Kelvin Wilkins

FOR a while Rovers allowed us to believe, but the defeat has seen off any late hopes. 

With the exception of our last match, our recent form has been impressive, particularly considering our growing injury list and the intensity of games. 

It’s credit to Rovers that we have improved. 

Certain lessons must be learnt though, such as Tom Cairney’s inclusion in a central role, Craig Conway’s impact on the team and Matt Kilgallon’s influence as captain.

 

Paul Yates

AS the eternal pessimist I found it hard to believe that we were back in the hunt.

Tuesday’s result confirms it was another garden path we were being led up.

Part of the trouble with the team seems to be psychological. As soon as the pressure is off they start to fulfil their potential and look like a team capable of going places. Put the pressure back on and they crumble.

A suspect defence, poor substitutions and an inability to kill teams off when in the lead has cost us dearly.

 

Simon Smith

THE lack of pressure that led to an upturn in form and results now appears to have been reapplied, and, lo, the slight gulf between the top six and Rovers returns, leading to them once more being booed by the crowd.

Imagine the hostility if Rovers got promoted and struggled to win every game in style.

Rovers are seven miles down a 10-mile road. 

To go back and start again in a faster car with a faster driver does sound enticing but we’ve survived one massive crash already.