Match Thread Rotherham United FC - Coventry City Match Thread - Wednesday 25th Oct (3 Viewers)

[Nick]

But by the same token, by playing lots of matches in very quick succession creates a much bigger load on the body and risk of injury.

E.g. the best way to get match fit is to do what Robins is doing, if that's even his plan. He might not even come on now though

He could be putting the players who aren't getting many minutes in the reserves to get some minutes, he doesn't.

 

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[Jamesimus]

He played an hour

Yeah he did. Probably covered a lot of ground in that hour. 45 minutes tonight (or 30 minutes as is more likely) would be a good way to incrementally increase his playing time and minimise chance of injury.

 

[Grendel]

Yeah he did. Probably covered a lot of ground in that hour. 45 minutes tonight (or 30 minutes as is more likely) would be a good way to incrementally increase his playing time and minimise chance of injury.

So it just applies to him?

 

[Nick]

Yeah he did. Probably covered a lot of ground in that hour. 45 minutes tonight (or 30 minutes as is more likely) would be a good way to incrementally increase his playing time and minimise chance of injury.

Yet he players Godden for 90 minutes every week regardless of his performance?

Think people are thinking way too deep to try and justify it.

 

[Matt smith]

We best win tonight

 

[Jamesimus]

So it just applies to him?

No it applies to other professional footballers as well.

But also, everyone is different. Not everyone is Jamie Allen for example.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

He could be putting the players who aren't getting many minutes in the reserves to get some minutes, he doesn't.

And then if first teamers got injured in the reserves people would complain.

 

[Jamesimus]

Yet he players Godden for 90 minutes every week regardless of his performance?

Think people are thinking way too deep to try and justify it.

People are saying he's been "dropped" when it seems like his minutes are being managed at the moment, possibly for a reason.

It's not particularly deep thinking.

 

[Grendel]

No it applies to other professional footballers as well.

But also, everyone is different. Not everyone is Jamie Allen for example.

It’s nonsense - he played the second half against Cardiff and virtually the whole game the following Wednesday against Huddersfield

 

[Jamesimus]

And then if first teamers got injured in the reserves people would complain.

No they wouldn't!

 

[Matt smith]

@Martin180 what you reckon tonight

 

[Mcbean]

Wouldn’t be surprised if O Hare doesn’t come on at all unless we are 3 or 4 up ( unlikely) it’s getting his mind back into it

 

[torchomatic]

He only played an hour on Saturday why does he need a rest?

Agree. I don't think he looked particularly tired in the second half on Saturday. Just less effective, like the rest of the team. It was a poor half.

 

[Martin180]

@Martin180 what you reckon tonight

Hopeful of a win tonight . Squad is getting stronger as players return from injury , opposite of Rotherhams current situation

 

[Jamesimus]

It’s nonsense - he played the second half against Cardiff and virtually the whole game the following Wednesday against Huddersfield

And maybe they thought that was too much? These things including his recovery will be monitored.

It's not nonsense to suggest clubs manage the physical loads on their players, even way below us in the pyramid. Buuuut we can go with dropped if you like, I'm not too fussed

 

[Johhny Blue]

He could be putting the players who aren't getting many minutes in the reserves to get some minutes, he doesn't.

The reserves? You’re showing your age Nick

 

[Nick]

And then if first teamers got injured in the reserves people would complain.

Might need to look into our medical team then as many players drop like flies in training. Pointless if we are too scared to give them minutes.

 

[skybluecam]

I'm sorry but that's ridiculous. Clearly our strikers hardly scoring any goals and being unable to hold onto the ball has been the biggest problem. Also having no consistent number 10 is a problem. Eccles has been playing well. Central midfield is not and has not been the problem this season.

Hardly scoring any goals? Our strikers have 9 in 12. They’re scoring at a higher rate than all of our strikers last season.

I’m not saying Eccles himself is a problem, the fact that he is an absolute nailed on starter is.

 

[Boicey]

I can't believe Tats needed resting. Plenty of recovery time for a relatively fit lad. Just not on Robins favourites list.
Good to see Chunky back though.

 

[fatso]

Robins said the other night he wanted to rest him but couldn’t - I assume he’ll be benched once two of Sheaf, Allen and Kelly are fully fit.

He's only played 1 game since the international break!
How much more rest does he need?

 

[procdoc]

Might need to look into our medical team then as many players drop like flies in training. Pointless if we are too scared to give them minutes.

Every club has injuries, it’s not exclusive just to us. Still annoying though

 

[Jamesimus]

The reserves? You’re showing your age Nick

I knew what the old geezer meant

 

[long way home]

He only played an hour on Saturday why does he need a rest?

I don't think this decision tonight is based on his last performances. Its more likely based on the players data results that the analyst staff watches everyday and reports to Robins.

The game has moved on, shame you haven't!!!!

 

[Grendel]

Agree. I don't think he looked particularly tired in the second half on Saturday. Just less effective, like the rest of the team. It was a poor half.

Palmer has horrendous fitness issues but oddly was never rested

 

[Grendel]

I don't think this decision tonight is based on his last performances. Its more likely based on the players data results that the stats guy watches everyday and reports to Robins.

The game has moved on, shame you haven't!!!!

So the data results show godden plays every game?

 

[Greggs]

Agree. I don't think he looked particularly tired in the second half on Saturday. Just less effective, like the rest of the team. It was a poor half.

Because they changed from the formation that was allowing space for him to be effective

 

[Johhny Blue]

I knew what the old geezer meant

So did I. I just didn’t want to be the first to admit it.

 

[long way home]

You dont get match fit without playing matches

You dont get match fit when injured either and if data is saying a player is in the red zone you use your squad.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Surprised Sakamoto dropped but he did look very tired by the end.

He was knackered after an hour and was struggling to show for a pass, it's not necessarily a case of him being dropped

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[SBT]

Lot of sports scientists in this thread all of a sudden

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Rotherham 3/1

You can get 9/2 on them now Greggsy, hope you’ve topped up

 

[mmttww]

Lot of sports scientists in this thread all of a sudden

 

[Ashdown]

Great to see Callum on the bench, good luck son . Glad we’ve got Godden in there too, we need goals…. not point proving to try and justify your expenditure in the close season.

 

[Ashdown]

So SKY red button, which Chanel !?

 

[Great_Expectations]

Disappointed Sakamoto has been dropped, but him and COH on against tiring legs at LWB and CAM is the only possible silver lining.