Lanterne Rouge Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Bizarre that only three games in the only 100% record is QPR and they`ve only played two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Bleh, close but no cigar. No real complaints about the score listening to it, hate losing, but does not sound like we are a million miles away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I see a lot of positives out of this, we were competitive against a team who will most likely be promoted and I suspect automatically promoted at that. Unlike last season we didn't get hit for four or more goals. This, with the start we have had so far, makes me think we can be a top half team at this rate, and let's be honest after last season and the last few seasons before we went down, I'd be pretty happy with top half and a flirt with the playoffs! Onto two equally tough home games, but no reason to think we can't get something in either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, spudski said: The local Norwich radio commentators were very complimentary of us. "Aha! " .... thanks to Alan's long suffering assistant Lynn I imagine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire Dastardly Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 A better result than I expected. Norwich are the best of last year's relegated trio. Hope we do better against the other two. After that we compete against better known opposition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Not the thrashing many predicted. Kodjia seemingly not immediately out the door. Newcastle with a day less to prepare than us. A few more days to perhaps bring in one or two more faces. Can't wait for the next game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 And Newcastle play at home tomorrow night. One less day rest and a long trip down here. Can't hurt our chances though they've got the squad to deal with it. I'd be happy with 2 points from our next two. Not easy games and they'll be coming together sooner rather than later. Though Villa still having trouble winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Fair play to Delia Smith and her lads too, compliments to the chef! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 A narrow defeat against arguably the best team in the league. 6 points from the first 9. I'll take that all day long. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Not bad all things considered. We are at best a mid table team so dint really expect us to come away with points from the real top teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, samo II said: Not the thrashing many predicted. Kodjia seemingly not immediately out the door. Newcastle with a day less to prepare than us. A few more days to perhaps bring in one or two more faces. Can't wait for the next game. Quite so. Also more time to see Adam Matthews get to full match fitness and really would like to see GON and Korey in midfield asap . The whole set up is very different to this time last season. We all really hope to see us challenging at the top but I'm not really sure that's too likely although I'm pretty sure we won't be challenging at the bottom either. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 6 points from 3 games is a good start, 4 points from the next 2 games will be a fantastic start and a massive well done to those that went tonight in good numbers I've done that journey and it really is the highway to hell and back especially on a Tuesday night 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 So I've thought about the game tonight a bit before my two pence worth.... Coming away and feeling down is actually pretty positive considering we played a team who I would have fully expected to be challenging for the title come May. For me it's a case of when not if we 'click' as a team, I just have this feeling that when we do we may be pleasantly surprised this year. So a defeat is not great but to come here, feel disappointed about not getting a win - I'm actually quite comfortable with. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Burton beat Wednesday so makes our win there look a better result than maybe we thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webzcas Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 We played okay. Norwich certainly didn't steamroller us. We have a good side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 27 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: And Newcastle play at home tomorrow night. One less day rest and a long trip down here. Can't hurt our chances though they've got the squad to deal with it. I'd be happy with 2 points from our next two. Not easy games and they'll be coming together sooner rather than later. Though Villa still having trouble winning With you there, or one win one loss would be better. 10 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Quite so. Also more time to see Adam Matthews get to full match fitness and really would like to see GON and Korey in midfield asap . The whole set up is very different to this time last season. We all really hope to see us challenging at the top but I'm not really sure that's too likely although I'm pretty sure we won't be challenging at the bottom either. Totally with you on your middle paragraph 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 We can all be reasonably happy with losing tonight, in a strange sort of way. Think we can take Newcastle come Saturday. COYR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Sort of game we would've lost 4-0 last year. Come on you reds, the good start to the season continues. Fancy us to cause Newcastle a few problems on Saturday. Edited August 16, 2016 by reddogkev 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Can't argue with the result tonight - Norwich hit the woodwork twice and O'Donnell made a couple of excellent saves. And I don't think McGovern will have an easier game all season in Norwich's goal. Decent numbers from us tonight, especially for a Tuesday night and such a long trip - Norwich is a pain to get home from for a midweek game (there aren't even any post match trains back to London until Wednesday morning). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Sort of game we would've lost 4-0 last year. Come on you reds, the good start to the season continues. Fancy us to cause Newcastle a few problems on Saturday. Spot on. In fairness, sounded in the last twenty they were much more likely to score a second then we were a first, but we kept battling and gave ourselves a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 10 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: Burton beat Wednesday so makes our win there look a better result than maybe we thought Yeah, but Weds drew at Norwich so on that basis we should have won! Too early to see how we will do this season, but a promising start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, North London Red said: Can't argue with the result tonight - Norwich hit the woodwork twice and O'Donnell made a couple of excellent saves. And I don't think McGovern will have an easier game all season in Norwich's goal. Decent numbers from us tonight, especially for a Tuesday night and such a long trip - Norwich is a pain to get home from for a midweek game (there aren't even any post match trains back to London until Wednesday morning). With two big homes game coming up, you've really got to salute any City fan who went to the match tonight. Those of you at the game, are either mega rich with your own helicopters, or just absolutely crazy about seeing City play. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 37 minutes ago, Tomarse said: I think we set out too narrow after a bright start. Kodjia certainly put in a shift and certainly not sulking. Tammy perhaps a bit tired and not surprising given he's probably not used to the rigours of the championship just yet. ODonnell certainly kept us in it last 25. Matthews looked a massive improvement on Little. He has to start on Saturday. While we had a lot of play it was frustrating that we created little other than Kodijas shot that hit the outside of the post. Norwich were very solid at back however. Agree with most of that although most of the play we had was 40 yards from Norwich's goal. I'm not sure we seriously threatened them at any point tonight. Whenever we got into a reasonable attacking position, the final ball in towards the box just wasn't good enough. I thought Abraham was too isolated upfront and I was disappointed not to see Wilbraham come on for the last 20 minutes, as I think he'd have given the Norwich defence a different challenge (and may have freed up some space for Abraham). It was good to see Kodjia put that shift in although he needs to learn not to try to dribble round 2 opposition players when near the edge of his own penalty area, and he again got caught needlessly offside during a promising break in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 42 minutes ago, Tomarse said: I think we set out too narrow after a bright start. Kodjia certainly put in a shift and certainly not sulking. Tammy perhaps a bit tired and not surprising given he's probably not used to the rigours of the championship just yet. ODonnell certainly kept us in it last 25. Matthews looked a massive improvement on Little. He has to start on Saturday. While we had a lot of play it was frustrating that we created little other than Kodijas shot that hit the outside of the post. Norwich were very solid at back however. Maybe a case Matthews would only have it in him to play 75 minutes in one of Norwich or Newcastle and LJ views Newcastle as more winnable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Sounded like Hoolihan was immense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 3 hours ago, North London Red said: And I don't think McGovern will have an easier game all season in Norwich's goal. That sounds odd given that many have said we played well including Radio Norwich; were we not effective in the final third ? As others have said not a disgrace to lose by 1 goal; was hoping we might get a 1-1 draw and disappointed we lost but confidence should be intact for Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 3 hours ago, mozo said: Sounded like Hoolihan was immense Isn't he always. He's a level down too far for a player of his class IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webzcas Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 4 hours ago, reddogkev said: With two big homes game coming up, you've really got to salute any City fan who went to the match tonight. Those of you at the game, are either mega rich with your own helicopters, or just absolutely crazy about seeing City play. Can't attend Saturday as in Cornwall celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. Hence went to the game tonight. Just literally got back now! ( 3am ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 9 hours ago, RaspberryRed said: As would we be But the next level, a level further than standard time wasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 8 hours ago, NeilS said: Hate losing any match, but not a stuffing, which is a bonus, but just two shots on is pretty clear we need to create more chances in front of goal. Agreed. However, TBF, one of the shots "off target", hit the post and another hit the bar so we are close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 8 hours ago, Tomarse said: I think we set out too narrow after a bright start. Kodjia certainly put in a shift and certainly not sulking. Tammy perhaps a bit tired and not surprising given he's probably not used to the rigours of the championship just yet. ODonnell certainly kept us in it last 25. Matthews looked a massive improvement on Little. He has to start on Saturday. While we had a lot of play it was frustrating that we created little other than Kodijas shot that hit the outside of the post. Norwich were very solid at back however. Wasn't at the game and haven't seen the highlights yet, but where did Tomlin start/play yesterday? Hopefully will have his first good game of the season against Newcastle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 51 minutes ago, Griffin said: But the next level, a level further than standard time wasting British standard time wasting? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 10 hours ago, Webzcas said: We played okay. Norwich certainly didn't steamroller us. We have a good side! We have the ' makings ' of a good side would be perhaps more accurate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 WELL DONE to all of you who went last night . Support over and above the call of duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 12 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: WELL DONE to all of you who went last night . Support over and above the call of duty. out of interest, was there an official figure for the amount of away fans for last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Some extra angles on the Norwich highlights.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 5 hours ago, Bowie said: out of interest, was there an official figure for the amount of away fans for last night? 490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 6 hours ago, CiderJar said: 6 hours ago, CiderJar said: 490 Correction it was 498. I had a box in the Norwich & Peterborough, for the benefit of my grandfather who is 99 years and was a season ticket holder at Carrow Road for 40 years and before that used to watch at their previous ground The Nest from the 1930's. Eight from Bristol and 4 from Norwich. I would upload some photos but haven't got a clue how to do it. Delia's cooking wasn't all that maybe too many sherrys. I've watched more games at Carrow Road over the past 45 years than any other place but Ashton Gate, and I love Norwich and Norfolk. As for the game, as I expected, we were second best. Norwich weren't as good as I thought they would be, but for above reasons have always been my second team and hope they go up. On the games I've seen so far, which is all of them, about mid table for BCFC if we are lucky. As for player ratings: If Tomlin put as much effort into football as he does at arm gesticulation, he'd be some player. Joe rapidly becoming our best player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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