Voting was locked for this match at midnight on Sunday 20th October but you may still add your mini match reports. Note that members and non-members alike were able to vote.

Your Rotherham United v Oxford United Match Reports

dirtydingusmagee added 11:26 - Oct 3 put against recent standards, a decent performance and a respectable point.Shame couldnt hang on for the three Seagulls certainly tested defence.Seriously beginning to wonder if Chopra is going to produce what is needed now though.Another good performance from Loach .So a good point keeps PJ in a job for another week at least.Another big test Saturday . COYB
0

VINNIEBLUE added 19:22 - Oct 6 ITS TIME !
0

northdevonblue added 19:24 - Oct 6 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
0

h32 added 19:26 - Oct 6 Not at the game - but beginning to feel for Jewell after this - played so well in the first half - but we have one or two (not loanee's) who just weren't up for the battle, and did not keep possession when absolutely crucial - far too many balls given away in the second half of this game - needlessly. Naivety and non commitment lost this game for us, from certain players who Jewell SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELY ON TO DO BETTER. As I've said, feel sorry for Jewell after this one - down to 'certain' players I'm afraid. Cardiff didn't deserve to win it - we gave it to them. We have to clear one or two of our resident players out of this Club - they, and you, should know who they are. Sunday League mistake from our keeper for the Cardiff equaliser - work on him Webster, that was a howler! Can't believe we lost this, after TOTALLY dominating the first half - but you cannot play a second half like some players did, and expect to win. Being honest and fair - Jewell had players out there that should have done the job for him - they failed him big time.

0

Lightningboy added 19:32 - Oct 6 Unlucky,played reasonably well in patches but now's the sensible time to sort this situation out or these results will just go on and on and on.... 23rd..the table does not lie Marcus.
0

NoelTheDub added 19:46 - Oct 6 Why o why does pj not play 2up front.DJ got tired but whether it him or scotland or chops they are chasing a loose ball most of the time and when a ball comes in theres only one in the box.Bringing moshi on at 90min is joke.Murf on the wing the same,and jet dosent do enough.Its the manager that looks at this a an its he that can make the changes..
0

Chicago_Blue added 19:48 - Oct 6 Got to blame Loach for both Cardiff goals, I'm afraid. Spilled an easy cross for the first goal and then failed to come for the cross, for the second.
0

TimmyH added 19:51 - Oct 6 Fist half as said we played fairly well, moved the ball around nicely down the right side with Edwards and JET and had to be said Cardiff looked lackluster with only the odd hopeful ball slung into our box. We had a good opportunity through Campbell missed and a good shot from JET but didn't create much other than that until Campbell forgot to play football and moved onto volleyball to net our goal - and largely deserved. The second half to me was more end to end with Cardiff showing more imputeous to score. We could have wrapped the game up if JET had showed more composure after a good build up, then after that as we were almost in sight of the precious 3 points the mistakes came from Loach who fluffed a cross and then late on with a muddle up between Loach and not for the first time this season Cresswell on a cross to let Helgusson in with a header. As H32 mentioned Cardiff were lucky to take all 3 points and echo the thoughts about feeling a bit sad for Jewell on this game but unfortunately these individual mistakes keep happening so it must be the fault of someone. If we don't play badly in general then these mistakes cost us the points in games we should get at least a point. To sum up we played ok in general and Cardiff were lucky but what I find disconcerting is how often the opponents get somewhat on top as the match progresses leading to mistakes at the back/goal - smells of a team lacking in confidence to see games out. Maybe it really is time for a change and change of mind set.

0

WarkyWonderLand added 20:01 - Oct 6 Where was plan b? Where was the change in tactics when it was clear Cardiff were taking hold of the game in the second half. And why play one up front who was so isolated. 1 win in 9 and the time has come. The whole thing Is a mess.
0

Danish_Blue added 20:02 - Oct 6 1st Time Ive seen Town this season (live abroad) and was impressed with how good we are .....up to a point , edwards is in a class of his own . martin and jet show flashes . but what has happened to cresswell . drury was ok for 60 mins . There were times in that game when we were so superior ,but we need to splash some cash on a big time goal scorer . what happened to the wickam cash ???? arrrrggggghhhhh that was so frustrating to watch, and marks out of 10 for the portman road atmosphere 1 , atrocious.

0

h32 added 20:04 - Oct 6 ..... has to be said, for all the possession we had in the first half we didn't really threaten too much. I know confidence is low - but we should be more adventurous than this at home. Have always believed that the best form of defence is attack - rightly or wrongly - certainly at home.
0

Chicago_Blue added 20:09 - Oct 6 The pendulum swung in Cardiff's favour when there was the break for Scotland to replace Campbell.
0

Dozzells_Bobblehat added 20:14 - Oct 6 h32 - u r scaring me, two posts that i agree with !!! Turning point for me was JET''s miss, 2-0 at that point would have sealed it i think. Didnt need to burst the net , could just have stroked it in. DJ should have scored in first half too. When you look back on the whole game Cardiff didnt really miss any sitters, Loach didnt make any great saves, but we (mainly Loach im afraid) gave them two goals. Liked the look of DJ and particularly Wellens, but PJ needs some results and fast. The table doesnt lie and we can moan about bad luck all you like but 7 points from 10 games isnt anywhere near good enough.

0

TimmyH added 20:18 - Oct 6 1 win in 10 I think you'll find...no win at home since March, truly dreadful. Also surprise that Wellens and Drury partnership in the center, Jewell has tinkered around with a partnership in this position far far too much already, Wellens won't help this. I thought as the second half progressed Drury was quilty several times of giving the ball away needlessly,
0

NoelTheDub added 20:28 - Oct 6 H32..Its very simple why 1up it drains the life out of a forward and when a chance comes they fluff at it.It would have been great to see dj and jason up front.But i think its time up, managers get sacked for less and its a results buisness and the league dosent lie.
0

casanovacrow added 20:28 - Oct 6 Players got leggy n dropped back about 65mins. JET was on top form until then, after it was obvious he needed to come off, he was barely walking around the pitch. From 65 we weren't stopping crosses, tackling or even moving for each other. Thats either shocking tactics, poor fitness or both. Paul still doesn't know how to play 1 up front effectively. Wrong substitutions at the wrong times. Jewell has to go. As for Loach, yeah shocking on 2 accounts but if the team had dealt with things before then there wouldn't have been anything to deal with.

0

TimmyH added 20:31 - Oct 6 or nerves to see a game out...
0

h32 added 20:41 - Oct 6 Bobblehat - maybe it's you thinking and posting logically !! - as I have said, I will always say it as I see it, and fairly, - please or offend. Not a Jewell man - but genuinely felt for him tonight - he had the players out there that should have done the job for him. Quite simply, second half, naivety and lack of certain players commitment took over. Shame on them. No team should ever be capable of dominating play as per the first half - and give the game away as they did. Having said that Jewells tactics / decisions continue to bemuse me - tonight being no exception.

0

StowTractorBoy added 20:44 - Oct 6 The bottom line is we would have won the match if we swapped goalkeepers. Watford fans warned us that Loach is poor and they are right. Yes he loves Ipswich and has said sorry but the guy just cannot take crosses and unfortunately the number 2 goalkeeper is no better. This is another position that should have been addressed in the summer with a top quality keeper who is worth at least 10 points a season. Tonight Loach lost us all 3 points not helped by us sitting back mainly due to us playing only one up front where Scotland was not as effective as DJ Campbell. I really despair for Jewell now as we showed how well we can play tonight but statistics do not lie and no wins in nine at home, and three wins in the last 18 or so at home and away is not all down to bad luck. No other Club in the Country would keep their Manager with those statistcis. I so want the guy to succeed and he will probably get the next 3 games at least. No wins there and he is gone.

0

dommyboyblue added 20:48 - Oct 6 Why oh why, do none of our attacking players and midfielders go beyond the striker. We should have scored more or at the very least made them work harder to defend these balls in by putting them under pressure. Everytime a ball goes in there is either Chops or DJ today in the box with all the others 10 or even 20 yards behind. Even our full backs, do not get forward as much as they should. too Cressy 84 minutes to do an overlap. If I can see this surely Jewell can? This has gone on too long for it just to be the playing staff so can only come to the conclusion that it is the tactics, Jewell out? Not for me or any of us to decide I am afraid just so angry and frustrated.

0

Talbs77 added 20:50 - Oct 6 Dont really know were to start........ We played well for an hour. 1st half we played well but didnt get the 2 goals required and I would say for at least an hour we controlled the game but didnt get that 2nd goal. Instead we did what we have done for at least the majority of the last 3 years, for some reason we sat back and, yet again, once they equalised with surprise surprise, a mistake at the back, it was only a matter of time before the got the winner. I now genuinely fear for us. What is the long term plan for the club? Is there a genuine plan? Signing 30 somthings for a month is not the answer. 1 minute were investing in the future, then were panicking and getting players in for a month. Were is this club going? Wheres the strong leadership? An anominous owner, a cheif exec who hasnt a clue and a manager who has lost his way. People we are in trouble. I'm tired of watching groundhog day the last 4 years.

0

PimsNumber1 added 20:52 - Oct 6 Cresswell and dury need dropping. Cressy`s form has dropped off a cliff and dury is too slow. He looks knackered after 20 mins. Tries hard but not good enough. Wellens looked excellent , higgin was good but a few rubbish long paaases and shots though. Carlos glided over the turf , I think he is getting better with age. Loach was once again the culpret for points loast. Needs resting , try ALB and then get someone better in .Not much chance in the loan market though. Its a mess !!!Jet and martin did the fancy stuff but did it come off ? Any end product ? No . It wasnt Jewells fault today even idf some bellend who sits near me in the Brittania made his voice felt .

0

h32 added 20:56 - Oct 6 StowTractorBoy - agree with your post, but the purpose of Goalkeeper Coaches is to iron these discrepancies out of a keepers game. I think both have the basics of good keepers, and it shouldn't be too difficult to coach the faults out. To my knowledge Webster still has that role within the Club, and has a reputation of being as good as there is. As you point out - the stats make abysmal reading whatever.

0

elmswellblue added 20:56 - Oct 6 Agree partially with StowTractor Boy, but we cannot keep on playing like this. Compare Jewell with Mackay and see who was jeeing his players on. ALB to be given a chance to prove his worth, but Jewell has to go or we are heading to the proverbial Ist Division in which we will stay for a long while. Would like to see Jet put on a Jet, we cannot afford to have a player floating in and out of games like this guy....another Jewell signing. What would Joe Royal have done with all this money. Thought Mick Mills was very sensible on Radio Suffolk, could do no worse then giving him a chance.

0

h32 added 21:02 - Oct 6 PimsNumber1 - agree Cresswell looks jaded, and lethargic - not been the same since the alleged Villa interest. Doing himself no favours.
0

GTRKing added 21:05 - Oct 6 1st half good. But 2nd half Rubbish Why take DJ Camble off? Jet was tired & needed to come off. PJ Tactics are poor. He needs to go. I have backed him but it's gone to far
0

BillBlue added 21:08 - Oct 6 H32 I agreed with something you said last week and am in full agreement with your first post on here - it's got to stop! This is the first game I have seen in over two years and was quite thrilled during the first half then Drury got casual and simply passed the ball to an opponent about ten yards outside his own area and bang - in two touches it was in our net. As for Loach, the very first time I have ever seen him, I would put him on the first train back to Watford - a flapper (have just spent a few days watching old matches with Paul Cooper at work, against real attacks too). I was impressed with jet, he made one outstanding move and then lost concentration on the final shot and it ballooned over, what a shame, he could be good - if he grows up. Was disappointed with Cresswell, he was out of position and made no effort to stop the second goal which Loach was too naive to get but that is what a good defence is all about. Apart from the keeper and the Cresswell incident I thought our defence was quite OK, we should have won. For me the MOM was Carlos, he is a worker and lovely to watch. How does PJ feel I wonder? He has formed an excellent team (on no funds), got them playing good, exciting football, and then they lose concentration and start daydreaming and let it all go. If PJ gets sacked through this lot then there is no justice. i am beginning to think we should all get together and buy Evans out. COYB

0

carlisleaway added 21:09 - Oct 6 Seen that Marcus Evans has supported PJ, he has just shown his Ace card. Does not worry seeing our club in the lower leagues as he will still be able to use Ipswich Town as a Tax Haven to offload any huge profits he has made. Are we the supporters the only people worried about our present position.
0

NoelTheDub added 21:14 - Oct 6 DOMMYBOYBLUE.......I agree 100pc 1up dosent work.PJ has been picking a team not to lose and its going to cost him his job.Wellens and durey never crossed the half way and jet and murphy both 6ft dont get in the box enough,also making a sub on 90min is a joke when 2.1 down not up.Times up paul we have 2 weeks to a guy in that at least if were are going down we go with a fight not a soft 3pts that we are at the moment.we never looked like scoring a 2nd and that played havoc with the back 4,players got tired and we delayed making changes...

0

h32 added 21:15 - Oct 6 carlisleaway - you may not be far off the mark there !! .....
0

IITFC1948 added 21:35 - Oct 6 can someone tell how martin keep on the pitch for 90 minutes,him and drury should have been on bench both useless
0

OldClactonBlue added 21:39 - Oct 6 Just hope I wake up soon and find that this era for ITFC was just a bad nightmare. Can anyone tell me anything that is good about our club at the moment? Where will it all end? Only another 4 over 30 "foreign " loanees (one needs to be a keeper) and we can make history.
0

TimmyH added 21:43 - Oct 6 We didn't sit back second half, they showed more desire to try and score. The 1st half Wellens and Drury were hardly ever troubled bringing the ball out from defense, that shows you how poorly they played then. Really worried how much PJ continues to keep changing the starting 11...I fear we're in big trouble and it looks like the board doesn't care.
0

OldClactonBlue added 21:57 - Oct 6 TimmyH, you're right to be worried.
0

h32 added 22:01 - Oct 6 TimmyH - .... 'didn't sit back' ? - a few of our players just didn't want the ball, and couldn't wait to give it away when they did get it !
0

thebeat added 22:19 - Oct 6 I know a few people who didnt bother going today to try and show how they feel. I havent felt that gutted at the end of a game for a long long time.how do we continually snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? Every game is just groundhog day, we do well 1st half, at half time the opposition manager changes tactics and clueless jewell doesnt know how to respond. And then he messes it up even more by making daft subs like taking Campbell off too early. We still look like frightened rabbits every time the ball is put in to our box.its just horrendous and that must be down to coaching.they should be working on it day in day out in training and they obviously arent. On a more positive note i thought Edwards was great today and Jet was a constant threat for an hour.the fact is the Campbell substitution changed the game and for that reasob as the dragons woukd say mr jewell "Your out"

0

TimmyH added 22:19 - Oct 6 2nd half was more 'end to end' but some of the passing towards the end particularly from Drury was of sunday league stuff. Almost given up moaning about this team - it's about as bad as I ever remember!
0

greenkingtone added 22:31 - Oct 6 People whinging on the radio phone-in about a 5 year plan and bringing youngsters through to the first team, were rightly told by Mick Mills that the club must attend to the here and now. It cannot wait for the under 13s to come through because by then ITFC will be playing non league football. Tonight's result was predictable as the game progressed. Time is running out as the teams above us pull away. Sadly, its time for a change of manager.

0

BrandonsBlues added 07:40 - Oct 7 same old story. Why play one up front even at home. After the break we fail miserably, substitutions are questionable. Goal was a handball so lucky to be one up at HT. If we had have gone in NIL, NIL I wonder if the HT talk would have been different from PJ. There seems to be more then one thing wrong with this club, and I dont think changing manager will be the answer to our problems, as it seems to be players, directors eveything is wrong. Worried you bet I am but it is going to take a better man then me to work out how to make this right.

0

essexitfc added 11:17 - Oct 7 1st half we were decent in possession without creating enough opportunities, the only ones behind the goal, murphy's header, JET's shot and campbell volley, for all the possession we had we didn't create enough. 2nd half was awful, JET's shot was the only chance I can remember. Crowd was lowest this season at home in the league and really quiet, but can you blame us? We haven't had anything to shout about for 6 or 7 seasons.

0

ITFC4daprem added 11:39 - Oct 7 Since when do you bring a centre back on for a striker/winger with a few minutes left and your 2-1 down when you have a international winger on the bench.
0

runaround added 13:23 - Oct 7 I left the ground at the final whistle and went straight down the pub. I was blaise about the club then but now the alcohol has warn off I
0

runaround added 13:37 - Oct 7 I left the ground at the final whistle and went straight down the pub. I was blaise about the club then but now the alcohol has warn off I feel very depressed and angry about my club. In my 34 years of supporting the club I have never felt so low about them. We look absolute relegation fodder with a manager obviously with no idea or hope of turning things around. Naming and shaming the players who made individual errors is hardly the way to build team spirit and to totally drop N'Daw was a ridiculous decision. Evans is a successful businessman but seems either blind to situation or unconcerned. We are going down and losing fans, it could take the club years to recover from that scenario. Jewell has to go NOW. As for the game, we did OK at times and deserved to be leading but the normal duo of missed chances and individual errors AGAIN saw us gift Cardiff a way back into the game. Once we conceded, the team collapsed, no leadership on the pitch, bench or boardroom. This club is careering towards League one at a considerable rate of knots, whilst changing the manager is unlikely to make everything wonderful but its the vital first step and it must be taken now. Most fans can see this, many people associated with club probably know it, please Mr Evans, take that first step NOW to start righting this wrong. Failure to do this will lead to relegation

0

meekreech added 14:05 - Oct 7 There were 3 reasons we lost to Cardiff . They were :- 1 A poor referee ( some of his decisions defied reason ) who had no real idea ! 2 Our inability to convert gilt edge chances into goals ! 3 Our goalkeeper made two big errors which cost us two goals !
0