Saturday 26th February

[hellogregory]

Simpson’s positivity in his talking is edging me towards the possibility that we could get a point tomorrow.

I’m not going as far as changing my prediction because realistically I know we still have the same group of players who are without doubt the worst Carlisle United team I’ve seen. But yeah.

 

[AdamStag]

Bradford away tomorrow, whereas a win isn’t overly expected, a loss would be rather a surprise and quite a disappointment.

Fans are going with the rightful expectation to get something from the game and we’ve the different to do just that.

I said before consecutive away games at bristol newport and bradford if we could stay unbeaten (even if 3 draws) it would be great. if we can sneak a win it would be amazing

Bradford is a decent place and gets an unfair rep

 

[The Terminator]

Simpson’s positivity in his talking is edging me towards the possibility that we could get a point tomorrow.

I’m not going as far as changing my prediction because realistically I know we still have the same group of players who are without doubt the worst Carlisle United team I’ve seen. But yeah.

If one of our own players can at least score a goal it will be something to build on.

Believe me when I say that our morale is at its lowest since 2017 when we last went down.

 

[Boz]

Newport missing 3 players through injury, while Rovers' still without Glatzel and Spearing. Sounds like Jay will be out for a while yet. After two poor defeats on our travels, think I'd take a draw

 

[kieran_vale]

From Andy Crosby's press conference looks like the return of Tom Conlon may be a little while longer unless he is doing a DC and ready to spring a surprise tomorrow though I don't think that's the case. Will say for Crosby I like how he conducts himself very well and comes across as a very quietly confident fellow. Can see why him and DC have worked well with each other.

 

[hellogregory]

If one of our own players can at least score a goal it will be something to build on.

Believe me when I say that our morale is at its lowest since 2017 when we last went down.

If you can’t score tomorrow you might as well give up. 15 conceded in 6 games. A back 4 of kids. 2 centre backs with 25 career appearances between them.

 

[The Terminator]

If you can’t score tomorrow you might as well give up. 15 conceded in 6 games. A back 4 of kids. 2 centre backs with 25 career appearances between them.

Tyrese Omotoye to come on and get the winner - the only useful thing he will probably do all season FFS

 

[Hurrikeen]

If you can't grasp that one then I think it's a brain you need before someone tries to explain things even simpler than first hand, basic English.

Fucking hell you’re a boring c*** you.

Could talk a glass eye to sleep.

 

[Sydney Posse]

Our game with Rovers has got a real feel of "big game" about it (well, by our standards). Lot's of talk across the West Country and a possible sell out and both teams on great form. We stuffed Rovers earlier in the season and they will want revenge, and their manager has been saying all the right things in the week to talk this one up, as has ours. Could be a cracker !!. Hoping for high scoring and entertaining, but expecting it to be tight and with a lot of fouls. If Rovers win I think they will only be 3 points behind us, but if we do it will be 9, so massive for both clubs really. Cannot wait.

 

[Indian Dan]

I’ll guarantee a red card - Rovers - and a pen - Exeter.

 

[LordJord]

Not confident about today. Injuries are hampering the squad and I dont recall us beating Rochdale much home or away in recent years, regardless of where they were in the league at the time. Not a lot of goals is a certainty. Going for a 1-0 loss.

 

[Indian Dan]

I think injuries have affected most teams this season. A lot of the top sides have ebbed and flowed so far.

I’ve always said it’s the quality, or lack thereof, of teams back-up players that make all the difference

 

[AdamStag]

Fucking hell you’re a boring c*** you.

Could talk a glass eye to sleep.

It’s like with masi, there’s no point wasting your time arguing with stupid.

 

[kieran_vale]

Just once I’m begging for us to put an opponent to the sword today. None of this keep it tight and see if can walk out with 1-0, that carries more risk to me. In other words go out there and just fucking smash them!!

 

[Devon_Lad]

Christ we've taken over Bristol today.

 

[denzel ecfc]

I’ll guarantee a red card - Rovers - and a pen - Exeter.

Barton favourite for the red...

 

[Casey]

Sun shining in Crawley. A little bit of a breeze but nothing bad. Good pitch that'll take a stud. The surroundings are there for a good game of football to break out.

I fancy a sneaky win for the Reds today against the ex stripes even though they are top and doing well.

Casey

 

[BRFC_Gas]

Christ we've taken over Bristol today.

Behave, if you think that you really are deluded

 

[Bottega Don]

Result is inevitable today but it's a been a good day in London so who cares at this point

 

[Devon_Lad]

Behave, if you think that you really are deluded

We have. There's gotta be like 1500 of us here already, my estimate of around 1000 in the home end seems way out. Could be closer to 2.

 

[BRFC_Gas]

We have. There's gotta be like 1500 of us here already, my estimate of around 1000 in the home end seems way out. Could be closer to 2.

Absolutely zero chance you will have anywhere near 2000 in the home end

 

[kieran_vale]

We’re definitely going for it today

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497572210554322947

 

[Conker]

Oates and Murphy back but I’m really worried about Hewitt and Rawson being our centre backs.

 

[BRFC_Gas]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497572219483996163

Same team but Nolan added to an already strong bench..

 

[Devon_Lad]

Christ. This could be double figures for us, and that's by half time. What a starting 11 we've put out.

 

[valefan16]

We’re definitely going for it today

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497572210554322947

Surprised to see Hussey dropped myself but otherwise it’s not too bad, keeper is a problem and would rather have DJ at the back but it’s similar to Carlisle in terms of set up with Wilson having a free role behind the front two where he is best.

 

[AR27]

Not a good side for us but all we can do with only one centre back and Vernam/Walker injured.

 

[kieran_vale]

Surprised to see Hussey dropped myself but otherwise it’s not too bad, keeper is a problem and would rather have DJ at the back but it’s similar to Carlisle in terms of set up with Wilson having a free role behind the front two where he is best.

I think with Hussey today is going to be about playing at pace and as much as I like him at his age it’s not something he is blessed with. Gets stood up too often by the opposition RB.

Rest of it I agree, Holy just doesn’t do it for me and would have gone Lucas but seems he is very on the out now. Wilson in that free role has potential to do serious damage. He was not involved enough at Rochdale being just stuck on the right.

 

[Conker]

Bradford gone full non-league and have been unable to provide our iFollow team with the facilities to broadcast today, EFL should be making sure this doesn’t happen anymore.

 

[WilsdenBantam]

Bradford gone full non-league and have been unable to provide our iFollow team with the facilities to broadcast today, EFL should be making sure this doesn’t happen anymore.

That’s strange never happened before, must have been some technical issue.