SedRA Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Shame about the result today but was really impressed with Magnusson, gonna be a classy player at this level I think. Some great positioning and ability to nip in front of attackers trying to hold the ball up. Plays some lovely passes as well. Looking forward to his and Flint's partnership this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeysrobins Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Agree. Apart from 1 or 2 stray passes he was second behind ONeil in terms of man of the match!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just now, pikeysrobins said: Agree. Apart from 1 or 2 stray passes he was second behind ONeil in terms of man of the match!! Agreed. Though I'd give O'Neil the top 2 or 3 spots for MoM. He was that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Think he looks good but reality is 4 league games in and no clean sheet with some shocking goals being conceded. Hopefully the more he and Flint build an understanding the more solid we will become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Great signing, but I'd suggest weak links elsewhere at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just now, formerly known as ivan said: Think he looks good but reality is 4 league games in and no clean sheet with some shocking goals being conceded. Hopefully the more he and Flint build an understanding the more solid we will become. Only 4 goals in 4 games though. Having played newcastle and norwich... hardly a shambles at the back are we???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Very impressed today with Hordur, seems to have settled into championship football with ease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thought he defended well but his passing was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, milo1111 said: Only 4 goals in 4 games though. Having played newcastle and norwich... hardly a shambles at the back are we???? Very good point - these are the sort of games we were routinely shipping four goals in last season, even after Johnson arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, milo1111 said: Only 4 goals in 4 games though. Having played newcastle and norwich... hardly a shambles at the back are we???? Not saying we are a shambles am I? Saying we have conceded some stupid goals which given time will hopefully stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 His partnership with Flint is staggering as they've played so little football together. Looks like they've played together for ages and decent central defensive partnerships don't usually happen overnight but they've seriously clicked. Both carry a real attacking threat from corners and free kicks too. A massive plus so early in the campaign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 10 minutes ago, Super said: Thought he defended well but his passing was terrible. No idea how you can say that. He looks like he can read the game and regularly puts the ball into a good space for an attacker to run onto. For me his passing will be a real plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: No idea how you can say that. He looks like he can read the game and regularly puts the ball into a good space for an attacker to run onto. For me his passing will be a real plus. Because it was! Some of his long passing was poor. Did defend well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeeebles Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Did well today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, Super said: Because it was! Some of his long passing was poor. Did defend well though. He misplaced a few passes but no more than anyone else (apart from maybe GON), he also played a lot of smart ones. Definitely one of his best attributes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoc Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 23 minutes ago, Super said: Thought he defended well but his passing was terrible. Well you deserve to be disagreed with. Use of the ball was excellent, looks very comfortable in possession.Obviously making life easier for Flint as an outlet alongside O'Brien , meaning his lumps forward from last season have diminished dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 LJ's best signing imo. He's totally class. Technically brilliant. You can tell he's been playing in Italy. Getting stronger. Puts his body in the right positions. Also plays the ball to the correct side to a player when passing. It's the little things that make all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Looking better each game as he gets used to this league. If he bulks up over the next 12 months as Flint has in the past 12 to 18 months we will have an awseome player on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 minute ago, spudski said: LJ's best signing imo. He's totally class. Technically brilliant. You can tell he's been playing in Italy. Getting stronger. Puts his body in the right positions. Also plays the ball to the correct side to a player when passing. It's the little things that make all the difference. Yep, that's what I said to my mate at the game. Reading of the game looks top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, reddoc said: Well you deserve to be disagreed with. Use of the ball was excellent, looks very comfortable in possession.Obviously making life easier for Flint as an outlet alongside O'Brien , meaning his lumps forward from last season have diminished dramatically. He is fine when he keeps it short but his long passing wasn't good today. He over hit quite a few by a distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoc Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 minute ago, Super said: He is fine when he keeps it short but his long passing wasn't good today. He over hit quite a few by a distance. That's fair, one in the 2nd half in particular, but I blame the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just now, reddoc said: That's fair, one in the 2nd half in particular, but I blame the wind His defending was excellent today so it was just a minor thing about his long passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 10 minutes ago, spudski said: LJ's best signing imo. He's totally class. Technically brilliant. You can tell he's been playing in Italy. Getting stronger. Puts his body in the right positions. Also plays the ball to the correct side to a player when passing. It's the little things that make all the difference. And he's got the long throw in his locker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Super said: He is fine when he keeps it short but his long passing wasn't good today. He over hit quite a few by a distance. To be fair I think that's when he tries to hit ambitious through balls - he's not just lumping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, Super said: He is fine when he keeps it short but his long passing wasn't good today. He over hit quite a few by a distance. Cant agree with that. His longer passing is generally excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Will be worth £10m + when he eventually leaves the club to a Prem team (Southampton perhaps). Great signing. Much glad City signed him than Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, Super said: He is fine when he keeps it short but his long passing wasn't good today. He over hit quite a few by a distance. Well you got less chance of being accurate if you are pinging balls 50-60 yards. You do come out with some crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, reddoc said: That's fair, one in the 2nd half in particular, but I blame the wind Those £6 pasties have that effect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 That challenge on Dwight Gayle was fantastic, fair but looked like he scared the crap out of Gayle. Thought first half against Wigan he looked dodgy but since then was really impressed with him. That long ball second half took a swerve in the wind so can't really blame him on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Well you got less chance of being accurate if you are pinging balls 50-60 yards. You do come out with some crap Means little coming from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Impressed with how he actually looked up before making a pass. A rare event witnessed considering players we've had over the years. Good game and will be key for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just now, Super said: Means little coming from you. Ark at mr know **** all. You talk shite all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 38 minutes ago, RaspberryRed said: His partnership with Flint is staggering as they've played so little football together. Looks like they've played together for ages and decent central defensive partnerships don't usually happen overnight but they've seriously clicked. Both carry a real attacking threat from corners and free kicks too. A massive plus so early in the campaign Took 30 minutes v Wigan to understand what it takes at this level. Looked very assured today and him and Flint seem to understand each other's game. Was one of my big worries, how quickly he'd settle. I needn't have worried. He does strike a lovely ball. Bit off with a couple today, but the longer the pass the less chance it has if making its target. thought we shaded the game today, but Newcastle didn't need to force it having got there noses ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thought he had become a striker at one point when he was spending so long around the Newcastle box - just goes to show how much they sat back and absorbed the pressure. Thought we did well against Newcastle, even if they were only in 2nd / 3rd gear most of the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Ark at mr know **** all. You talk shite all the time Please read my last comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Confident enough to have a 'discussion' with Tomlin over the free kick late on.. Good bit of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Super said: Thought he defended well but his passing was terrible. Funny that, I thought his passing was excellent! Some didn't come off, but he wouldn't be at Bristol City if every pass he made was successful. Some of the long passes he made, one stands out in the first half to Freeman I think, were exquisite. Raking balls which curled into the channel where the runner was moving, a high quality skill. He will get better too. Needs to get a bit stronger but has all the attributes to play at a high level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 7 minutes ago, Super said: Please read my last comment. Like I said you talk a lot of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 16 minutes ago, Super said: Means little coming from you. 2 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Like I said you talk a lot of crap. Alright ladies, we get it, you don't like each other. Can we stick to Magners being quality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Funny that, I thought his passing was excellent! Some didn't come off, but he wouldn't be at Bristol City if every pass he made was successful. Some of the long passes he made, one stands out in the first half to Freeman I think, were exquisite. Raking balls which curled into the channel where the runner was moving, a high quality skill. He will get better too. Needs to get a bit stronger but has all the attributes to play at a high level. Totally agree. A rather flawless display, don't think anything needed highlighting as weak because as you point out some of his long passes connected and we have to expect the 'appropriate' hit rate. Looks a gem to me. Our overseas scouts are really paying dividends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just now, RedSA said: Alright ladies, we get it, you don't like each other. Can we stick to Magners being quality? Yes he is. Not quite Xavi alonso for his long range passing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoc Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 43 minutes ago, reddoc said: Well you deserve to be disagreed with. Use of the ball was excellent, looks very comfortable in possession.Obviously making life easier for Flint as an outlet alongside O'Neil , meaning his lumps forward from last season have diminished dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, milo1111 said: Only 4 goals in 4 games though. Having played newcastle and norwich... hardly a shambles at the back are we???? Really? A few of us were saying completely the opposite and how good he is with the ball at his feet for a centre back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Looks very promising. Good distribution. Still learning the English game...and learning quickly I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Improving with every game. Learning all the time from Flinty this could be some partnership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 As for HM 'bulking up', he'll obviously get bigger with age, but I don't think he needs to work at it. In fact, I think his height and weight ratio, is very good, as well as his technical skills with feet and head. Hie reading of the game, positioning and distribution is fantastic at this level. All these attributes allow him to out fox his opponents. His body shape and strength in one on one's was superb today. He had all the attributes of what you see in Italian CB's...his development there is for all to see. Italian CB's and how they play in Serie A and B are no pushovers...they use their brain, guile and intelligence. Watch HM's body shape when defending, positioning and intelligent distribution and timing. I'd say he was technically our best player...not most natural, but with feet and head very gifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 27 minutes ago, RedSA said: Alright ladies, we get it, you don't like each other. Can we stick to Magners being quality? That last sentence is a definite oxymoron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 28 minutes ago, 29AR said: Totally agree. A rather flawless display, don't think anything needed highlighting as weak because as you point out some of his long passes connected and we have to expect the 'appropriate' hit rate. Looks a gem to me. Our overseas scouts are really paying dividends. I've been wondering how long Bournemouth had been watching him for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 46 minutes ago, Super said: Means little coming from you. Hey, stop having a go at the guy ... he's getting an endless amount of stick today Favourite moments of the day ... when Hodor ran through a player like roadkill in the first half like he wasn't there and then topped that in the second half by launching the Newcastle sub into a mid air spin like he was swatting an annoying fly off his chest... awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 It`s certainly looking like one of the better 2.5 millions spent in the championship this season. He`s getting better with every game and looked just as cool and collected on the left of a back three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Super said: Because it was! Some of his long passing was poor. Did defend well though. A lot to do still for me, potential for sure, but far too Mach of his passing was aimless and lost us the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 39 minutes ago, spudski said: As for HM 'bulking up', he'll obviously get bigger with age, but I don't think he needs to work at it. In fact, I think his height and weight ratio, is very good, as well as his technical skills with feet and head. Hie reading of the game, positioning and distribution is fantastic at this level. All these attributes allow him to out fox his opponents. His body shape and strength in one on one's was superb today. He had all the attributes of what you see in Italian CB's...his development there is for all to see. Italian CB's and how they play in Serie A and B are no pushovers...they use their brain, guile and intelligence. Watch HM's body shape when defending, positioning and intelligent distribution and timing. I'd say he was technically our best player...not most natural, but with feet and head very gifted. Yeah go along with the bulking up Spud. Going back a bit that Hansen chap at Liverpool was hardly a monster but he could play a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 He'll score fewer goals than strikers but is already looking like a top quality defender. If he gets to be as good as he threatens to be, like Kodjia, it will be a case of will we be able to hang on to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Watching the rain come and go throughout the match and then stepping out into a gale at the back of the Lansdown Stand at half-time, I would say that conditions were ripe for defensive errors. Thought both Flinty and Hordur did very well in the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, spudski said: As for HM 'bulking up', he'll obviously get bigger with age, but I don't think he needs to work at it. In fact, I think his height and weight ratio, is very good, as well as his technical skills with feet and head. Hie reading of the game, positioning and distribution is fantastic at this level. All these attributes allow him to out fox his opponents. His body shape and strength in one on one's was superb today. He had all the attributes of what you see in Italian CB's...his development there is for all to see. Italian CB's and how they play in Serie A and B are no pushovers...they use their brain, guile and intelligence. Watch HM's body shape when defending, positioning and intelligent distribution and timing. I'd say he was technically our best player...not most natural, but with feet and head very gifted. One more thing Spud iv noticed you have been quite a critic of Tomlim in the opening games. What was your view on today.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: One more thing Spud iv noticed you have been quite a critic of Tomlim in the opening games. What was your view on today.? Thought he was much improved fella....wish he'd keep his mouth shut though and let his football do the talking. Hopefully he's not someone who will just put in the effort for the big games. He is talented...but I get the impression he thinks he's better than everyone else, and has a 'billy big bollox demeanor about him. I hope he keeps improving...one match doesn't make a summer though ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benni Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Londoner said: Improving yes. BUT. too lightweight and is getting bullied by forwards, also getting beaten in the air numerous times by Gayle is a bit worrying. Getting bullied by forwards? Are you for real? He was very aggressive and won almost every battle with their forwards today! Come on, let's have different opinions but without talking shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Londoner said: Improving yes. BUT. too lightweight and is getting bullied by forwards, also getting beaten in the air numerous times by Gayle is a bit worrying. I didn't see that at all. As someone else said above he seemed to be the one that laid out a couple of their players. Also got round and nicked the ball off the forwards holding it up a number of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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