Rotherham: a health warning

[longdistancebee]

A good friend of mine is (sadly for her) a regular at the MadStad, and having been there on Tuesday evening to see Reading play Rotherham, she commented that it is very clear to see that Rotherham are a Warnock team. Good old Colin has them using all the usual tricks - elbows, sly kicks, pushes, and then rolling around like the proverbial extras from Platoon. She said that Greg Halford was one of the worst culprits for the theatrics.

I have no doubt that DS will be well aware of this. I don't see this as a game for the likes of Swift and Canos. Even Judgey might struggle. If it is at all possible to get Macca on the field, even if he has to be wheeled on, we will need him. And a suit of armour each.

 

[TW3Bee]

Unfortunately I think that DS said that Macca wouldn't be ready for Rotherham.

 

[WarrenBee]

Nice to know that there are still Dinosaurs
out there! How on earth that bloke is still in the game is beyond me.

 

[ruislip bee]

Sorry thicko here. Who is Colin?

 

[Guildford Bee]

Sorry thicko here. Who is Colin?

Neil Warnock = Colin ****er

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Sorry thicko here. Who is Colin?

****er.

 

[ruislip bee]

Neil Warnock = Colin ****er

Excellent!

 

[longdistancebee]

Sorry thicko here. Who is Colin?

The world's favourite anagram!!

 

[Guildford Bee]

I have no doubt that DS will be well aware of this. I don't see this as a game for the likes of Swift and Canos. Even Judgey might struggle. If it is at all possible to get Macca on the field, even if he has to be wheeled on, we will need him. And a suit of armour each.

I think Canos quite enjoys a scrap. Stick him in there.

 

[stevil]

I think Canos quite enjoys a scrap. Stick him in there.

I reckon he does too, but I worry they might get him sent off...

 

[ruislip bee]

I reckon he does too, but I worry they might get him sent off...

Or injured.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

A good friend of mine is (sadly for her) a regular at the MadStad, and having been there on Tuesday evening to see Reading play Rotherham, she commented that it is very clear to see that Rotherham are a Warnock team. Good old Colin has them using all the usual tricks - elbows, sly kicks, pushes, and then rolling around like the proverbial extras from Platoon. She said that Greg Halford was one of the worst culprits for the theatrics.

I have no doubt that DS will be well aware of this. I don't see this as a game for the likes of Swift and Canos. Even Judgey might struggle. If it is at all possible to get Macca on the field, even if he has to be wheeled on, we will need him. And a suit of armour each.

I was speaking to a Reading fan last night who was also at the game and he said the same. They also had a compliant referee apparently. Said it was the worst game he's had the misfortune to witness in a very long time. That's not quite the way he said it though, what he actually said was "they were ****ing cheats, the ref was a ****, I was cold and wondered wtf I was doing watching this crap."

Which is no way for a vicar to talk imo.

Enjoy folks!

 

[IDontBeeLieveIt]

I think Canos quite enjoys a scrap. Stick him in there.

He definitely does. Gets a bit of the Alan Mac red mist at times. But in his case it's in large part from boisterous youthful overenthusiam rather than a 24/7 desire to break people in half.
Would play him but warn him about it and consider taking him off if he gets a yellow.

 

[longdistancebee]

I was speaking to a Reading fan last night who was also at the game and he said the same. They also had a compliant referee apparently. Said it was the worst game he's had the misfortune to witness in a very long time. That's not quite the way he said though, what he actually said was "they were ****ing cheats, the ref was a ****, I was cold and wondered wtf I was doing watching such rubbish."

Which is no way for a vicar to talk imo.

Enjoy folks!

rofl

 

[Bill Benn]

We handled Preston a few weeks back so just have to hope for a decent experienced ref.

 

[kevalutonbee]

A good friend of mine is (sadly for her) a regular at the MadStad, and having been there on Tuesday evening to see Reading play Rotherham, she commented that it is very clear to see that Rotherham are a Warnock team. Good old Colin has them using all the usual tricks - elbows, sly kicks, pushes, and then rolling around like the proverbial extras from Platoon. She said that Greg Halford was one of the worst culprits for the theatrics.

I have no doubt that DS will be well aware of this. I don't see this as a game for the likes of Swift and Canos. Even Judgey might struggle. If it is at all possible to get Macca on the field, even if he has to be wheeled on, we will need him. And a suit of armour each.

Greg Halford. I remember him when he was nearly good

I'm sure Dean will be up for that kind of thing and hopefully no one will be taking liberties with him

 

[GP200]

..............sounds like Preston away............

 

[Gee Bee]

They will be more concerned about us. If we keep to pass and move with high tempo, we simply will pass around their statues. Yes they will give the odd kick, but keep control discipline and wear them down. Carthorses only win if you show fear.

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

Who is down as the referee for this ? not another short arsed, whistle happy, trossock I hope !

 

[IDontBeeLieveIt]

Could do with the ref from the Wolves home game. He was the exact opposite of card-happy.

 

[whyteleafebee76]

Greg Halford. I remember him when he was nearly good

I'm sure Dean will be up for that kind of thing and hopefully no one will be taking liberties with him

Yep and O'Connell I'm sure can mix it if needed he is a big unit.

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

I heard the same about the reading game, believe Rotherham had 5 or 6 yellows!

 

[Lush55]

As long as we play them right and get in the refs face,they will be down to 9 men.......Judge can handle himself,Dean and Bidders the same, Bidwell needs to make sure he steps up as captain.....can't wait.....bring it on......COYR!

 

[wanderer paul]

Who is down as the referee for this ? not another short arsed, whistle happy, trossock I hope !

Rotherham United v Brentford
Referee: MARK BROWN
Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Joe Clark
Fourth Official David Coote

Ref'd our game at Sheffield Weds (0-1) last season.

Also at home v wolves (4-0)

 

[Leonardo]

Apparently they are playing 3 up top. Should leave them more open to pacey counter attack.

 

[AB]

Apparently they are playing 3 up top. Should leave them more open to pacey counter attack.

Yes, as long as we can clear out to Woods/Josh and their midfield isn't pressing after they hoof ball forward. And we finally manage to sort out defending long balls down the middle.

 

[North London Bee]

Rotherham United v Brentford
Referee: MARK BROWN
Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Joe Clark
Fourth Official David Coote

Ref'd our game at Sheffield Weds (0-1) last season.

Also at home v wolves (4-0)

Oh dear. Will whistle for all the petty nothing's and miss everything else. Very poor v

 

[RoyBee]

I think it's clear to see that we simply don't have the type of squad at present to compete with the very physical teams, so to set-up in an effort to counter that approach would be wrong IMO. On that basis, I would probably play the same team as Tuesday and let those neanderthals worry about us. If we fail, DS will get more plaudits for being positive than setting our team out to play a style that we are not equipped for. And of course, hopefully we get a decent set of officials.

 

[BeeJames]

Rotherham United v Brentford
Referee: MARK BROWN
Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Joe Clark
Fourth Official David Coote

Ref'd our game at Sheffield Weds (0-1) last season.

Also at home v wolves (4-0)

A Yorkshireman, reffing a game between a Yorkshire club and a London club. Great.

 

[hatfieldbee]

A Yorkshireman, reffing a game between a Yorkshire club and a London club. Great.

...but he might be a fan of Leeds, Donnie, Bradford, York, 'udders, Hull, etc. Refs have to advise the relevant bodies of their allegiance. Its just like Williamson of Berkshire, or Graham of Essex reffing a home game for us against a northern team, which they, and others based in the south and south east have done many times. A ref mate of mine who has been a lino at FL level told me many moons ago that refs make mistakes but are never geographically biased.

 

[WisBee]

Rotherham United v Brentford
Referee: MARK BROWN
Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Joe Clark
Fourth Official David Coote

Ref'd our game at Sheffield Weds (0-1) last season.

Also at home v wolves (4-0)

..............................can you imagine him at school register or armed forces etc namechecks: "Brown, Mark"!!!..............................

 

[Bee4ever]

A Yorkshireman, reffing a game between a Yorkshire club and a London club. Great.

I think Charles Brakespear who reffed our game against Wolves on Tuesday is a Surrey FA referee.

 

[IDontBeeLieveIt]

Brentford's not in Surrey.

 

[I'll Bee Damned]

Brentford's not in Surrey.

Nope, it's in Essex according to the uneducated :0/

 

[aawharris]

I think Charles Brakespear who reffed our game against Wolves on Tuesday is a Surrey FA referee.

He is also alot more local to Brentford than just "Surrey"

 

[Aberdeen flyer]

He is also alot more local to Brentford than just "Surrey"

Chertsey....

 

[aawharris]

Chertsey....

Yeah, Walton.

 

[ruislip bee]

Yeah, Walton.

What SOB is a ref?

 

[BRbee]

Rovrum collected 5 yellow cards (from 17 fouls) in their defeat to Reading. Statement of intent?

 

[Kettering Bee]

What SOB is a ref?

No, SOB is a gangster!!

 

[westwing]

.....and the place is a toilet, apart from the ground.

 

[WisBee]

No, SOB is a gangster!!

............................no it isn't, it's a song by ?Nathan? Rateliff and The Night Sweats.....................

 

[FlyBee]

Sounds like a game made for McLeod....

 

[Bizzy Bee]

I'm sure Dean will be up for that kind of thing and hopefully no one will be taking liberties with him

Harlee or Smith?

 

[Buzzettesfriend]

A further health warning...Rotherham have given a trial to Nile Ranger.

 

[fencer/bee]

Sounds like a game made for McLeod....

yer right, like Hogan last season !

 

[GP200]

. Good old Colin has them using all the usual tricks - elbows, sly kicks, pushes, and then rolling around like the proverbial extras from Platoon. She said that Greg Halford was one of the worst culprits for the theatrics..

..............tell whoever they were spot on with Halford................

 

[busheybee]

Seems we had enough warning about what was to come and still didn't do the sensible, keep-ball, pass and move thing.

 

[nick logan]

Seems we had enough warning about what was to come and still didn't do the sensible, keep-ball, pass and move thing.

Very hard to when the ref and lino gave them EVERY SINGLE thing they shouted for in the second half. Shocking weakness from the officials , gifting them everything because they got our pen wrong.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Very hard to when the ref and lino gave them EVERY SINGLE thing they shouted for in the second half. Shocking weakness from the officials , gifting them everything because they got our pen wrong.

They stood up to them for 30 mins of the first half and then collapsed IMO, I do hope Rotherham go down as it was all just anti-football and being in this league generally puts that to bed, most teams in this league have a go, others like Rotherham and Preston need to kill the game for their tactics to work.