Paul Buckle only had 2 games left to prove that he should carry on as manager at Bristol Rovers but was unable to get a win at the Memorial Stadium on monday after Rover 3-2 defeat against Plymouth.
The game started off well from Rovers with an Andy Dorman header which came of Lee Brown's cross into the box which was saved by Argyle keeper Jake Cole. Rovers First goal came when Matt Harrold was fouled in the box to be given a penalty which he struck perfectly into the bottom right hand corner. The second goal came only 2 minutes later on the 32nd minute when Joe Anyisah crossed the ball into the box for Harrold to fire into the top corner.
Plymouth's first goal came in the 52nd minute when a corner taken by Nick Chadwick is delivered towards Wayne Feeney who strikes for goal. Rovers had no other chances in the second half and on the 79th minute Nick Chadwick scores from a headed clearance by Byron Anthony and takes the shot which takes a small deflection from Scott Bevan as it goes in. Plymouth's winner came on the 90th minute when Bevan takes a poor goal kick to see Ashley Hemmings fire home goal number 3.
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Wednesday 28 December 2011
Wednesday 21 December 2011
Gillingham v. Bristol Rovers Saturday 17th December 2011
Rovers struggled in there game against Gillingham on saturday which saw them lose 4-1. Rovers are currently 18th in the league.
The first of the 4 goals was delievered by Montrose on the 8th minute. Gillingham had another chance which went wide after Danny Kendall's cross. Gillingham's second goal came from a penalty after Joe Anyisah's tackle in the box. In the second half Mustpha caryol went on a brilliant run a struck the ball into the back of the net in hopes of turning the game around. Shortly after Gillingham almost knocked in a third but the ball came off of the post.
Gillingham's third came from Jackman who struck at the bottom left corner, there 4th and final goal came from another penalty that was scored by Kedwell.
Final Score: Gillingham 4-1 Bristol Rovers
The first of the 4 goals was delievered by Montrose on the 8th minute. Gillingham had another chance which went wide after Danny Kendall's cross. Gillingham's second goal came from a penalty after Joe Anyisah's tackle in the box. In the second half Mustpha caryol went on a brilliant run a struck the ball into the back of the net in hopes of turning the game around. Shortly after Gillingham almost knocked in a third but the ball came off of the post.
Gillingham's third came from Jackman who struck at the bottom left corner, there 4th and final goal came from another penalty that was scored by Kedwell.
Final Score: Gillingham 4-1 Bristol Rovers
Wednesday 14 December 2011
Bristol Rovers v. Swindon Town Saturday 10th December 2011
After Rovers 1-6 win at AFC Totton on sunday they were hoping to improve on that by getting a win against swindon on saturday as they desperatley needed all 3 points.
Rovers started off brilliantly with Matt Harrold Going one on one with the keeper but was unable to get a good shot a way as he got the ball into his hands. Rovers were unable to get very many shots after that although created some good chances throughout the first half. The first goal came form Swindons Paul Caddis in the 38th minute who ran straight through the Rovers midfield and into there defence before slotting a low left-footed shot past goalkeeper Scott Bevan from the edge of the box. It looked like Paulo Di Canios team were heading for victory. But late into the second half on the 88th minute Woodards headed home a brilliant goal which came off of Craig Stanley's freekick to equalise. It was his second goal in successive weeks for Rovers.
Final Score: Bristol Rovers 1-1 Swindon town
Rovers started off brilliantly with Matt Harrold Going one on one with the keeper but was unable to get a good shot a way as he got the ball into his hands. Rovers were unable to get very many shots after that although created some good chances throughout the first half. The first goal came form Swindons Paul Caddis in the 38th minute who ran straight through the Rovers midfield and into there defence before slotting a low left-footed shot past goalkeeper Scott Bevan from the edge of the box. It looked like Paulo Di Canios team were heading for victory. But late into the second half on the 88th minute Woodards headed home a brilliant goal which came off of Craig Stanley's freekick to equalise. It was his second goal in successive weeks for Rovers.
Final Score: Bristol Rovers 1-1 Swindon town
Wednesday 7 December 2011
AFC Totton v. Bristol Rovers F.A Cup 2nd Round
First Half
Rovers have had a poor league run so far this season so an F.A cup run may be able to strengthen the squad. Rovers got off to a good start with some great passing and some good balls into the box. There first 3 goals came within 5 minutes of play. The first goal came from Joe Anyisah, on the 8th minute, who struck the ball brilliantly to the top right corner. The second goal came 2 minutes later by Mustaha Carayol with an oustanding run and an excellent finish. The 3rd goal came at 13th minutes with a spectular left-footed 35 yard shot form danny woodards that went straight for the bottom corner. There were a few feisty moments in this first half which saw totton's assistant manager Sean New try to trip Carayol which ended up with getting him a yellow card, he was then later subbed off for Eliot Richards.
Second Half
Tottons best effort came later in the second half when Scott Bevan produced an excellent double save only to see substitute Natheniel Sherbournes shot go in. Rovers fourth came from Byron Anthony's header from Eliot Richards corner. Rovers 5th goal came from Eliot Richards 12 yard shot that went straight to the top corner. Rovers final goal came after Matt Harrold's cross to Eliot Richards who slotted home goal number six. During the second half substitute Ben Swallow's rash tackle saw him get sent off.
Rovers F.A Cup 3rd round clash at home against Aston Villa will be broadcasted live on ESPN from 5:30pm on saturday 7th janurary 2012.
Final Score : AFC Totton 1-6 Bristol Rovers
Rovers have had a poor league run so far this season so an F.A cup run may be able to strengthen the squad. Rovers got off to a good start with some great passing and some good balls into the box. There first 3 goals came within 5 minutes of play. The first goal came from Joe Anyisah, on the 8th minute, who struck the ball brilliantly to the top right corner. The second goal came 2 minutes later by Mustaha Carayol with an oustanding run and an excellent finish. The 3rd goal came at 13th minutes with a spectular left-footed 35 yard shot form danny woodards that went straight for the bottom corner. There were a few feisty moments in this first half which saw totton's assistant manager Sean New try to trip Carayol which ended up with getting him a yellow card, he was then later subbed off for Eliot Richards.
Second Half
Tottons best effort came later in the second half when Scott Bevan produced an excellent double save only to see substitute Natheniel Sherbournes shot go in. Rovers fourth came from Byron Anthony's header from Eliot Richards corner. Rovers 5th goal came from Eliot Richards 12 yard shot that went straight to the top corner. Rovers final goal came after Matt Harrold's cross to Eliot Richards who slotted home goal number six. During the second half substitute Ben Swallow's rash tackle saw him get sent off.
Rovers F.A Cup 3rd round clash at home against Aston Villa will be broadcasted live on ESPN from 5:30pm on saturday 7th janurary 2012.
Final Score : AFC Totton 1-6 Bristol Rovers
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