Argyle v Doncaster Rovers - the build up

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Saturday 7 March kick-off 3pm

If you're a season ticket holder and unable to get to this game the Ticket Exchange scheme is available ... here and a 'how to' guide here

Friday

Fans' Guide ... club website.

Thursday

Wednesday

Roam beer in the fan zone ... club website.

Match officials
Stephen Parkinson is the man in the middle, so far this season he has issued 92 yellow cards and two reds in 26 games.
He was last in charge of an Argyle game in November earlier this season when the Greens played Northampton Town where Lorent Tolaj was sent off.
He will be assisted on Saturday by Kevin Howick and Richard Morris while the fourth official is Stuart Kane.

They Played For Both
Peter Gilbert, Niall Ennis, Aaron Taylor-Sinclair, Tommy Tynan, Padi Wilson, Neil Illman, Terry Austin, Jordan Houghton, Niall Ennis, Conor Grant, Elliott Ward, Kieran Agard. Any more?

Doncaster tactical analysis Whoscored.com
Strengths
Creating chances using through balls.
Creating scoring chances.
Defending set pieces.
Weaknesses
Finishing scoring chances.
Defending against long shots.
Defending against through ball attacks.
Aerial duels.
Defending against skillful players.
Protecting the lead.
Style of play
Attempt through balls often.
Take a lot of shots.
Attack through the middle.
Rotate their first eleven.
Play the offside trap.

Doncaster recent results

 

[Andy S]

According to Benjamin Bloom, it's a nailed on 4 - 1 to us!

 

[Green7001]

According to Benjamin Bloom, it's a nailed on 4 - 1 to us!

I watched that video too, laughed out loud when he said that. He apparently hasn't realised we will be fielding our second 11 again.
Hope he is right but don't see it.

 

[Terry Fowler]

The same ref who bottled sending off the Northampton player for 2 bookable offences after 20 odd minutes and then let’s Kevin Nolan substitute him therefore probably costing us the game..

 

[Clare Spencer]

I work with a Donny fan who went to the Vertu Trophy game last night he was not amused with the Donny Team selection last night
He is not expecting much on Saturday from Donny

 

[Pete of pilgrims]

Doncaster fielded a weak side last night. They’ve saved their first 11 to play what will very nearly be our second 11.

 

[Pete of pilgrims]

I work with a Donny fan who went to the Vertu Trophy game last night he was not amused with the Donny Team selection last night
He is not expecting much on Saturday from Donny

Smoke & mirrors, they’re playing for league one survival on Saturday.

 

[pastiesforlife]

The same ref who bottled sending off the Northampton player for 2 bookable offences after 20 odd minutes and then let’s Kevin Nolan substitute him therefore probably costing us the game..

The same ref who awarded a penalty to Northampton but had the bottle to reverse his decision after discussion with the lino.

He also red carded Tolaj who lashed out at an opponent, reducing us to ten men and probably cost us the game.

 

[luxulyanite]

The same ref who awarded a penalty to Northampton but had the bottle to reverse his decision after discussion with the lino.

He also red carded Tolaj who lashed out at an opponent, reducing us to ten men and probably cost us the game.

You’re wrong. The failure to send their player off cost us the game , as it was him that Tolaj tangled with.

 

[luxulyanite]

I watched that video too, laughed out loud when he said that. He apparently hasn't realised we will be fielding our second 11 again.
Hope he is right but don't see it.

Have we announced the team for Saturday then ?

 

[Argyle1969]

You’re wrong. The failure to send their player off cost us the game , as it was him that Tolaj tangled with.

With respect I don't think we know how it would have turned out if their man had been sent off. We were so poor that day and a frustrated Tolaj might just have lashed out at someone else. We'll never know...... ....

 

[luxulyanite]

With respect I don't think we know how it would have turned out if their man had been sent off. We were so poor that day and a frustrated Tolaj might just have lashed out at someone else. We'll never know...... ....

With respect , although we were poor in the second half , we could and should have been 2 if not 3 up at half time . A score which would have been made easier if their centre back had been correctly sent off

 

[pastiesforlife]

You’re wrong. The failure to send their player off cost us the game , as it was him that Tolaj tangled with.

Thorniley was booked in the 5th minute and subbed in the 35th minute. Tolaj was red carded in the 65th minute. He swung at a player on the pitch, not the subs bench.

 

[luxulyanite]

Thorniley was booked in the 5th minute and subbed in the 35th minute. Tolaj was red carded in the 65th minute. He swung at a player on the pitch, not the subs bench.

Thorniley was booked in the 5th minute and subbed in the 35th minute. Tolaj was red carded in the 65th minute. He swung at a player on the pitch, not the subs bench.

Yes , sorry , my mistake . But it doesn't change the fact that if they were down to 10 men , Tolaj would not have been sent off like he was

 

[Balham Green]

Yes , sorry , my mistake . But it doesn't change the fact that if they were down to 10 men , Tolaj would not have been sent off like he was

How's that work out then?