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Probably what was needed an ugly win but plenty to work on this week. The final pass, crosses and as great a player as Tomlin is he really does give the ball away far too often in and around the centre circle.

Just to add to the Freeman debate he has the look of a player that has the football version of dartsitis, he seems incapable of releasing the ball at the correct time and that delay is costing him.

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Can't deny it's a sweet victory in what was a pretty poor game. 

Not getting carried away with our position in the table for me it's flattering to how we've performed over the last couple of games; we really have lots more to do however a win won't do any harm to the players confidence and gives them a better footing to build from. 

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Good ol' Wilbs bailing us out, thanks to a bit of quality from Tomlin.

Also nice for Smith to get a chunk of minutes under his belt, and that we've somehow stayed inside the top 6, despite only getting three points in three games.

A bit of a 'free hit' against what is looking like a out-of-form Hull team on Tuesday, which could be a bit of a confidence boost if we do get something, but a few tough league fixtures coming up.

Will need strong performances in our next three matches (Barnsley, Brighton and Birmingham) to get anything, so hope this helps lift us.

COYR

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I must've watched a different game to some.. pretty dominant in the second half, few half chances for Blackburn but that was it. Tomlin was a different level to anyone on the pitch, incredible range of passing and perfect long & cross field pass for Wilbs goal. 

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GET IN! :city:

Beating Rovers is always a good thing,isn't it?!? :boxing::rolleyes:

I was able to watch only the 2nd half, and I found the match quite balanced: IMO, Magnusson,Tomlin and Wilbs played really well, whereas Emnes and the two central defenders were the main protagonists for Blackburn.

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Good for Geoff for taking on that regular Radio Bristol misery guts Ian...time to drop him from his roster of callers. Apparently it was an appalling game of football...with which Geoff disagreed. Knows it all this chap Ian...amazed he's not managing the club...

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7 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

Probably what was needed an ugly win but plenty to work on this week. The final pass, crosses and as great a player as Tomlin is he really does give the ball away far too often in and around the centre circle.

Just to add to the Freeman debate he has the look of a player that has the football version of dartsitis, he seems incapable of releasing the ball at the correct time and that delay is costing him.

Freeman was frustrating as had several chances to take the ball on the outside of his man and every time turned inside into congestion. However, at least he kept showing for the ball and trying to make something happen. Paterson was a virtual spectator, just like he was at Cardiff.

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2 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

Freeman was frustrating as had several chances to take the ball on the outside of his man and every time turned inside into congestion. However, at least he kept showing for the ball and trying to make something happen. Paterson was a virtual spectator, just like he was at Cardiff.

Agreed and on 55 minutes had probably the games best chance and failed to hit the target.

 

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4 minutes ago, Red Exile said:

Good for Geoff for taking on that regular Radio Bristol misery guts Ian...time to drop him from his roster of callers. Apparently it was an appalling game of football...with which Geoff disagreed. Knows it all this chap Ian...amazed he's not managing the club...

During his time on this forum, he once stated that he would have got Danny Wilson's City side promoted. 

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Joe looked really good when he came on, even playing on the right wing. For me, he should be starting left midfield as he's so great going forward; let him drop back to left back in his 30s! Freeman, O'Dowda and Paterson can then fight it out for right midfield or be cover for Tomlin and Bryan.

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For me Pattersod was one of the most dangerous players ( it's funny but yeah we didn't had dangerous players today ) 

Tammy was not so good, Tomlin try many things but only few or them become good opportunities. We pass way to much vertically we need more creativity.

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45 minutes ago, Red Exile said:

Good for Geoff for taking on that regular Radio Bristol misery guts Ian...time to drop him from his roster of callers. Apparently it was an appalling game of football...with which Geoff disagreed. Knows it all this chap Ian...amazed he's not managing the club...

Can't say I'll be rushing to buy the the DVD when it comes out....

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2 minutes ago, Andy082005 said:

Can't say I'll be rushing to buy the the DVD when it comes out....

Agreed Andy...but anyone who watches football week in week out appreciates that there are two teams out there and you'll not see champagne football every time. Going on the radio to slate a performance like that strikes me as unnecessarily negative.

We are, after all, 6th in the Championship...

 

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4 minutes ago, Red Exile said:

Agreed Andy...but anyone who watches football week in week out appreciates that there are two teams out there and you'll not see champagne football every time. Going on the radio to slate a performance like that strikes me as unnecessarily negative.

We are, after all, 6th in the Championship...

 

Some people are never satisfied!

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1 hour ago, eardun said:

Joe looked really good when he came on, even playing on the right wing. For me, he should be starting left midfield as he's so great going forward; let him drop back to left back in his 30s! Freeman, O'Dowda and Paterson can then fight it out for right midfield or be cover for Tomlin and Bryan.

Exactly . Hope LJ has seen enough now to realise . 

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1 hour ago, Griffin said:

I must've watched a different game to some.. pretty dominant in the second half, few half chances for Blackburn but that was it. Tomlin was a different level to anyone on the pitch, incredible range of passing and perfect long & cross field pass for Wilbs goal. 

Could have written that post meself !:cool:

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Frustrating game today, particularly the way it got run by the referee. Our biggest problem at the moment is supporting Abraham fast enough. We can play it out well from the back but last few games it's just breaking down around that final third. We seem to become more dangerous once a second out and out striker comes on. I'm sure Johnson believes the initial formation should work and often it has but they need to work on why they can't seem to support Abraham quicker. 

Really chuffed we kept going and ground out the result. Important to just keep things ticking over after some disjointed performances and I'm sure it will click fine again.

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