Super Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/m-committed-making-great-entertainers-says/story-23037537-detail/story.html "We are going to be open, we are going to be expansive and we are going to attack," said Cotterill, whose in-form side have netted three goals in each of their last four outings. "That is the DNA of our team and that is what I want Bristol City to be known for. "We could be compact and kick it long, but the one thing I want to do is play good football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 its nice to watch, but we do need to learn to shut up shop as well, after giving away 2 goal leads in our last 2 games, Still lets enjoy it while we can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Sounds to me like mind games........time to park the bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 its nice to watch, but we do need to learn to shut up shop as well, after giving away 2 goal leads in our last 2 games, Still lets enjoy it while we can I'm never sure about this idea of "shutting up shop". If we have a 2 goal lead , especially if we haven't conceded, perhaps it might be a better form of defence to keep doing what we had been doing to get in that position. Too many of our recent managers seemed top concentrate more on countering the opposition than playing to our strengths. Cotterill does seem to use tactics designed to get the best out of our players, and given our current form I suspect most opposition teams are setting up to counter our strengths. If so, then perhaps it might work to keep presenting those problems for the whole 90 minutes and we might see 2 goal leads becoming 3 or 4 and much easier to hold on to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm never sure about this idea of "shutting up shop". If we have a 2 goal lead , especially if we haven't conceded, perhaps it might be a better form of defence to keep doing what we had been doing to get in that position. Too many of our recent managers seemed top concentrate more on countering the opposition than playing to our strengths. Cotterill does seem to use tactics designed to get the best out of our players, and given our current form I suspect most opposition teams are setting up to counter our strengths. If so, then perhaps it might work to keep presenting those problems for the whole 90 minutes and we might see 2 goal leads becoming 3 or 4 and much easier to hold on to. Agree. I always look at it that you have done something right to be 2 goals ahead why change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm never sure about this idea of "shutting up shop". If we have a 2 goal lead , especially if we haven't conceded, perhaps it might be a better form of defence to keep doing what we had been doing to get in that position. Too many of our recent managers seemed top concentrate more on countering the opposition than playing to our strengths. Cotterill does seem to use tactics designed to get the best out of our players, and given our current form I suspect most opposition teams are setting up to counter our strengths. If so, then perhaps it might work to keep presenting those problems for the whole 90 minutes and we might see 2 goal leads becoming 3 or 4 and much easier to hold on to. Attack, as has been noted many times before, is the best form of defence. If the ball's in your opponent's half you won't have to worry about conceding any goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I imagine we will be looking at keeping the ball for long periods in the game weather at the back or in there half, cotterill would be happy with a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I thought the stats from our last game surprising with just 32% possession in the second half and overall just 41% whilst scoring three goals. If we keep possession we will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Attack, attack, attack and the defence will look after itself. The fans love goals, the players love goals, so go for it and let the opposition worry about how they will get into the game rather than us inviting them in. We've been too soft in the past, now we seem to have determination, belief and confidence without being a hard or dirty team. Firm but fair, and the best football I've seen in ages over the past few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Agree. I always look at it that you have done something right to be 2 goals ahead why change it. I don't think it's as black and white as that, or something that can necessarily be decided beforehand. The mentality which you into that two goal lead has changed, as it has for the opposition. Suddenly they need to force the issue, and it might no longer be possible for us to attack as we had been able to previously. Of course managers do their homework/research, and equip players with basic knowledge and instruction for hypothetical scenarios, but these aren't always executable in real time. If we try to protect a lead and fail, we all say should've kept attacking. If we keep attacking and fail, we all say should have shut up shop. The manager has to respond to the dynamics of the game as it's happening, and make the decisions which take into account many factors. That's where really earns his crust imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 its nice to watch, but we do need to learn to shut up shop as well, after giving away 2 goal leads in our last 2 games, Still lets enjoy it while we can Shutting up shop is exactly what Johnson did and look how many times City dropped points through a late equaliser or winner. Is hate to see Cotterill doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Almost unbelievably good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Attack, as has been noted many times before, is the best form of defence. If the ball's in your opponent's half you won't have to worry about conceding any goals. Just as long as nobody tries to back pass it to Frankie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shutting up shop is exactly what Johnson did and look how many times City dropped points through a late equaliser or winner. Is hate to see Cotterill doing that. play-off final.....promotion Yea I'd try and emulate Johnsons sucess here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shutting up shop is exactly what Johnson did and look how many times City dropped points through a late equaliser or winner. Is hate to see Cotterill doing that. Its not like you to bring any topic discussion back to your pal Johnson is it? http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/123167-supporters-club-v-gary-johnson/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shakespeare would've been proud of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 play-off final.....promotion Yea I'd try and emulate Johnsons sucess here Like you I'd like Cotterill to 'emulate' what Johnson did but with two different elements, 1) playing attacking and attractive football. 2) actually winning automatic promotion. Personally I can do without the pray-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Like you I'd like Cotterill to 'emulate' what Johnson did but with two different elements, 1) playing attacking and attractive football. 2) actually winning automatic promotion. Personally I can do without the pray-offs.How did beating Rotherham 3-1 to finish second not win us automatic promotion Mr Robborred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shutting up shop is exactly what Johnson did and look how many times City dropped points through a late equaliser or winner. Is hate to see Cotterill doing that. Broken record. It's getting to be like having an annoying yappy dog in the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robiness Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Goals,goals,and more goals ,keep them coming !! Exciting football from bristol city at last !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/m-committed-making-great-entertainers-says/story-23037537-detail/story.html "We are going to be open, we are going to be expansive and we are going to attack," said Cotterill, whose in-form side have netted three goals in each of their last four outings. "That is the DNA of our team and that is what I want Bristol City to be known for. "We could be compact and kick it long, but the one thing I want to do is play good football. More good bluffing from SC Surprised some of our fans have bought it as well tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Just as long as nobody tries to back pass it to Frankie If the ball had been up the other end of the pitch that wouldn't be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I think we are at our best when playing offensive. Lets play to our strengths. Keep looking to score. When we've sat back we've conceded. Would rather be two up and concede two looking to score a third, than be two up and concede two sitting back. Keep the ball...keep in in their half...press high... Never understood letting teams come at you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 It's annoying me that all of a sudden our defence is 'suspect'? We conceeded 4 goals in the first 8 games..hardly score more than the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 If the ball had been up the other end of the pitch that wouldn't be an issue. But it was from inside their half ........ ..... is my pointless point, if you see where I... Oh never mind COYR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 How did beating Rotherham 3-1 to finish second not win us automatic promotion Mr Robborred? I was talking about winning the league as Champions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UREDS_91 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 its nice to watch, but we do need to learn to shut up shop as well, after giving away 2 goal leads in our last 2 games, Still lets enjoy it while we can We tried to shut up shop in the first 10 mins of the second half against MK, didn't work! Just attack and win by 8! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Its not like you to bring any topic discussion back to your pal Johnson is it? http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/123167-supporters-club-v-gary-johnson/ He's right though. Pity because GJs City side could play good attacking football. If we were 2-0 down we use to play like a different team - remember the fightback at Cheltenham, the snowy game at home to Wolves and we nearly pulled it off at home to Brum and that fateful game away to Stoke. Wasn't just Johnson though - Millen and McInnes were the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I was talking about winning the league as Champions. As opposed to winning the league, and not being champions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 But it was from inside their half ........ ..... is my pointless point, if you see where I... Oh never mind COYR!! I do. I was suggesting we should always look for an attacking pass if possible and.... play it up the field! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I was talking about winning the league as Champions. No you weren't, you were talking about (and I quote) "actually winning automatic promotion" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Think he got confused with a different trip to Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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