Anderson poor and ‘nervy’, no support from a midfield lacking O’Connell, Russell slow enough to get a red, we are showing them too much respect, playing their game!
really interested to see what Duff does at the break. I think we need Russell off and Luke Thomas on to run at them. We look very ordinary when we don't play football. need to run at those Rovers players on yellows.
Ended the half better and Russell got a little more into the game. Need to be more aggressive in the second half. I'll be surprised if there are 22 men on the pitch at the end.
Barton having words with the ref at half time. Yes, dirty side this Barnsley lot! The irony is unbelievable
Need to change something poor 1st half Anderson poor... Russel poor... front 2 had nothing to feed off. Could/should have been infront with kanes chance. But need improvement Benson for Russell.
Russell off for me too. He's been poor until last 5 minutes but against these I reckon he's nailed on for a red if he stays on. Hope I'm wrong obviously
Hardly strung two passes together there. Poor stuff after that performance last week, but we’ll be better second half. Not sure about making changes yet. Let’s give it ten or fifteen minutes.
Imho...a poor game this. Need to shift the ball a bit quicker. We are trying to man up against them....rovers front two have enough nous to keep us occupied. Agree Russell been pedestrian...need more umph in our play. These are the games you have to dig in and eek out results.
View from the terrace. It’s cold the pitch is poor as are both teams. Apart from 2 minutes when we should have scored it’s been dire. Duff needs to do something at half time or I foresee a 0-0 or even 0-1 Not sure who will get sent off either but I will be surprised if this finishes with 22 on the pitch