Popular Post havanatopia Posted October 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) Good day everyone. Oakwell is a special ground for me. Not only because I find the walk over the hill and down into the 'well' of the stadium a very pleasing one where mingling with the Tykes seems such a natural pre match day experience but also because it was the last away match I attended with my Father. And He shared my sentiments about the place; his words to me were that 'Barnsley has a grand stadium, one you would not expect to see as your eyes turn downhill after walking over the brow'. I probably have that program tucked away somewhere and I will treasure it. For now, I am not entirely sure what year that was but one of the seasons we spent in the Championship before our last relegation. We have a significant upper hand over Barnsley in all competitions though, W41, D20 and L30. Barnzli as a local would have you pronounce the town was rather a hanger on to the practice of work houses and did not adopt the Poor Laws until 1850 some 16 odd years after the first enactment. Barnsley, of course, was the quintessential northern coal mining town and was at the forefront of the struggle against the government in the 1980's against mass closures. Many will remember Arthur Scargill, born in Barnsley, leading the march to the Orgreave Colliery in 1984. Barnsley was and remains rather poor but those attitudes of holding back the tide of progress and change, for good or for ill, somewhat epitomises the spirit of the culture of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Barnsley sits half way between Leeds and Sheffield and lost out to both in terms of development and cultural inflows over many decades. That indomitable spirit grew from that and perhaps explains why the locals are some of the friendliest I have had the pleasure of meeting in my lifetime. Barnsley Football Club is no doubt a fairly common bond between the 100,000 souls who call the town their home. Born in 1887 as Barnsley St. Peter's and for all but one of the years since the club have played at Oakwell. On previous Barnsley match day threads I have talked about the club and its supporters in more detail. The club have had some fairly well known characters manage them down the years though such as Norman Hunter, Viv Anderson, Mel Machin and Danny Wilson of course on two occasions. And it was Danny who famously took Barnsley to the Premier League for their single season in the top flight in the 1997/98 season. in 1922 they almost made it to the top flight, missing out by a single goal. They did produce some rather special players though but alas selling them on to First Division clubs all but ended their dreams of reaching that pinnacle of English football. The likes of Danny Blanchflower and Tommy Taylor being sold on in the 40's and 50' to Villa and Manchester United respectively. And for the majority of their existence they have lived in the 2nd tier with regular relegations to the third. Today, with Lee Johnson returning to Oakwell for the first time since his departure, will of course make for a more interesting than otherwise it would have been. Paul Heckinbotham reckons Bristol City is Lee's Real Madrid management job in a rather cheeky yet innocent remark he made earlier this week. After the rather dour performances of late, especially the QPR game, I suppose we would all rather like a sea change in quality on the pitch and anything remotely approaching that quality would be most welcome would it not? I suspect the two teams might just cancel each other out today though as both managers know a lot about each other. However, you would think that Lee has a slight advantage with his knowledge of Barnsley, the team. I shall just sit on the fence on this one and predict a 1-1 stalemate. I salute all the marvellous City fans making the long journey today. Hope you all set off in good time and bring back the spoils. And finally....'One for the Bristol City' is still ringing in my ears as the 150 filed out of the funeral to my Father on Thursday.. a marvellously fitting send off. Good day all. Edited October 29, 2016 by havanatopia 39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Only been there once, 2-1 win and I seem to recall a Shelton chip for the second. I stand to be corrected. I have now turned over a new leaf, I will no longer bet on City. All this year I have not got one right until Tuesday, where for a trial I bet both teams to score and Hull to win, I would rather City win and I didn't so no more and just a hearty COYR ! Another great game thread @havanatopia , glad the funeral went as well as can be expected, went to a friends funeral earlier in the year and that was played/sung after the service, surprisingly moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Great read, as always is and always will be; love the memory you've shared of walking to the ground with your father. Wish I was going there today to see the exact same sight at the other side of the hill. City to win today, 2-1, with Tammy and Tomlin to both register. Hope the fantastic city fans who do travel can sing many renditions of 'One for the Bristol City'. COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 24 minutes ago, havanatopia said: Good day everyone. Oakwell is a special ground for me. Not only because I find the walk over the hill and down into the 'well' of the stadium a very pleasing one where mingling with the Tykes seems such a natural pre match day experience but also because it was the last away match I attended with my Father. And He shared my sentiments about the place; his words to me were that 'Barnsley has a grand stadium, one you would not expect to see as your eyes turn downhill after walking over the brow'. I probably have that program tucked away somewhere and I will treasure it. For now, I am not entirely sure what year that was but one of the seasons we spent in the Championship before our last relegation. We have a significant upper hand over Barnsley in all competitions though, W41, D20 and L30. Barnzli as a local would have you pronounce the town was rather a hanger on to the practice of work houses and did not adopt the Poor Laws until 1850 some 16 odd years after the first enactment. Barnsley, of course, was the quintessential northern coal mining town and was at the forefront of the struggle against the government in the 1980's against mass closures. Many will remember Arthur Scargill, born in Barnsley, leading the march to the Orgreave Colliery in 1984. Barnsley was and remains rather poor but those attitudes of holding back the tide of progress and change, for good or for ill, somewhat epitomises the spirit of the culture of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Barnsley sits half way between Leeds and Sheffield and lost out to both in terms of development and cultural inflows over many decades. That indomitable spirit grew from that and perhaps explains why the locals are some of the friendliest I have had the pleasure of meeting in my lifetime. Barnsley Football Club is no doubt a fairly common bond between the 100,000 souls who call the town their home. Born in 1887 as Barnsley St. Peter's and for all but one of the years since the club have played at Oakwell. On previous Barnsley match day threads I have talked about the club and its supporters in more detail. The club have had some fairly well known characters manage them down the years though such as Norman Hunter, Viv Anderson, Mel Machin and Danny Wilson of course on two occasions. And it was Danny who famously took Barnsley to the Premier League for their single season in the top flight in the 1997/98 season. in 1922 they almost made it to the top flight, missing out by a single goal. They did produce some rather special players though but alas selling them on to First Division clubs all but ended their dreams of reaching that pinnacle of English football. The likes of Danny Blanchflower and Tommy Taylor being sold on in the 40's and 50' to Villa and Manchester United respectively. And for the majority of their existence they have lived in the 2nd tier with regular relegations to the third. Today, with Lee Johnson returning to Oakwell for the first time since his departure, will of course make for a more interesting than otherwise it would have been. Paul Heckinbotham reckons Bristol City is Lee's Real Madrid management job in a rather cheeky yet innocent remark he made earlier this week. After the rather dour performances of late, especially the QPR game, I suppose we would all rather like a sea change in quality on the pitch and anything remotely approaching that quality would be most welcome would it not? I suspect the two teams might just cancel each other out today though as both managers know a lot about each other. However, you would think that Lee has a slight advantage with his knowledge of Barnsley, the team. I shall just sit on the fence on this one and predict a 1-1 stalemate. I salute all the marvellous City fans making the long journey today. Hope you all set off in good time and bring back the spoils. And finally....'One for the Bristol City' is still ringing in my ears as the 150 filed out of the funeral to my Father on Thursday.. a marvellously fitting send off. Good day all. With you on this one.. Barnsley chop 1,Real Bristol 1.... Pleased to hear your Dads funeral went well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) With their captain and arguably most influential player suspended, Hourihane, plus the supposed sickness bug, might be the perfect time to play them. Hope we really go for it, would love to see Tammy start with Engval up front, they will be expecting Tammy on his own. Side for me: Frankie, Matthews, Flint, Hordur, Golbourne, GON (cm), Reid (rm), COD (lm), Tomlin in the hole, Engval & Tammy up top. Edited October 29, 2016 by old_eastender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) COME ON CITY! As per usual, can't wait to see the team for today. Will it revert back to the side that played Blackburn? Edited October 29, 2016 by reddogkev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 1 hour ago, havanatopia said: Good day everyone. Oakwell is a special ground for me. Not only because I find the walk over the hill and down into the 'well' of the stadium a very pleasing one where mingling with the Tykes seems such a natural pre match day experience but also because it was the last away match I attended with my Father. And He shared my sentiments about the place; his words to me were that 'Barnsley has a grand stadium, one you would not expect to see as your eyes turn downhill after walking over the brow'. I probably have that program tucked away somewhere and I will treasure it. For now, I am not entirely sure what year that was but one of the seasons we spent in the Championship before our last relegation. We have a significant upper hand over Barnsley in all competitions though, W41, D20 and L30. Barnzli as a local would have you pronounce the town was rather a hanger on to the practice of work houses and did not adopt the Poor Laws until 1850 some 16 odd years after the first enactment. Barnsley, of course, was the quintessential northern coal mining town and was at the forefront of the struggle against the government in the 1980's against mass closures. Many will remember Arthur Scargill, born in Barnsley, leading the march to the Orgreave Colliery in 1984. Barnsley was and remains rather poor but those attitudes of holding back the tide of progress and change, for good or for ill, somewhat epitomises the spirit of the culture of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Barnsley sits half way between Leeds and Sheffield and lost out to both in terms of development and cultural inflows over many decades. That indomitable spirit grew from that and perhaps explains why the locals are some of the friendliest I have had the pleasure of meeting in my lifetime. Barnsley Football Club is no doubt a fairly common bond between the 100,000 souls who call the town their home. Born in 1887 as Barnsley St. Peter's and for all but one of the years since the club have played at Oakwell. On previous Barnsley match day threads I have talked about the club and its supporters in more detail. The club have had some fairly well known characters manage them down the years though such as Norman Hunter, Viv Anderson, Mel Machin and Danny Wilson of course on two occasions. And it was Danny who famously took Barnsley to the Premier League for their single season in the top flight in the 1997/98 season. in 1922 they almost made it to the top flight, missing out by a single goal. They did produce some rather special players though but alas selling them on to First Division clubs all but ended their dreams of reaching that pinnacle of English football. The likes of Danny Blanchflower and Tommy Taylor being sold on in the 40's and 50' to Villa and Manchester United respectively. And for the majority of their existence they have lived in the 2nd tier with regular relegations to the third. Today, with Lee Johnson returning to Oakwell for the first time since his departure, will of course make for a more interesting than otherwise it would have been. Paul Heckinbotham reckons Bristol City is Lee's Real Madrid management job in a rather cheeky yet innocent remark he made earlier this week. After the rather dour performances of late, especially the QPR game, I suppose we would all rather like a sea change in quality on the pitch and anything remotely approaching that quality would be most welcome would it not? I suspect the two teams might just cancel each other out today though as both managers know a lot about each other. However, you would think that Lee has a slight advantage with his knowledge of Barnsley, the team. I shall just sit on the fence on this one and predict a 1-1 stalemate. I salute all the marvellous City fans making the long journey today. Hope you all set off in good time and bring back the spoils. And finally....'One for the Bristol City' is still ringing in my ears as the 150 filed out of the funeral to my Father on Thursday.. a marvellously fitting send off. Good day all. Condensed Version Barnzli: Oakwell is special place with special memories. A shit hole between Leeds and Sheffield but very friendly locals. Lee Johnson thought he was getting the Real Madrid job but got off at the wrong airport. 2-1 City 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) Im glad hourihane and scowen are suspended as we may be able to dominate the midfield. Im afraid if our defending is poor they will capitalise, scored a fair few goals this season. Winnall, Bradshaw and Armstrong are quick clinical players so no back passes from flinty please! Edited October 29, 2016 by Kodjias Wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I'm sure your dad would have been looking down with pride at that send off, havanatopia. I've got a good feeling about this game, which might be bad news because I felt just as positive before the Cardiff one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastonred Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I can just about remember visiting Oakwell a few times in the late 60s early 70s, and I'm sure at that time that apart from a tiny 'grandstand' all of the sides were open, reminding me of a speedway track.Don't suppose anyone else remembers that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Win today and it will go some way to cementing a top 6 place. They are on a bad run at home and we are on a bad run away so it'll come down to who wants it most. Hopefully Lee's inside knowledge will be enough to give us that edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) My Barnsley-supporting friends are fairly gloomy about this-apparently they have 9 players unavailable from their 'full strength' squad. Therefore, I'm predicting 1-0 to The Tykes Only kidding, I reckon 2-0 to City, Tammy and Flint to score Excellent OP @havanatopia, Oakwell is the ground I have visited most in Britain (other than AG, though it's actually pretty close) and it's a special fixture for me too. Mainly for bragging rights at work. Glad to hear the funeral was as happy a time as these things can be One correction from your OP; Orgreave was actually a coking works, not a colliery. Hopefully it'll soon be known as part of the title of an Independent Enquiry too Edited October 29, 2016 by chipdawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BehindTheGoal Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 We've had some decent results at Barnsley in recent times.. Very optimistic.. 3-1 city, O'Dowda to get his first. Needs regular updates as outside the UK. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmers Green Red Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 3 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Only been there once, 2-1 win and I seem to recall a Shelton chip for the second. I stand to be corrected. I have now turned over a new leaf, I will no longer bet on City. All this year I have not got one right until Tuesday, where for a trial I bet both teams to score and Hull to win, I would rather City win and I didn't so no more and just a hearty COYR ! Another great game thread @havanatopia , glad the funeral went as well as can be expected, went to a friends funeral earlier in the year and that was played/sung after the service, surprisingly moving. Was there too for that Sheldon chip ... think it was early 90s and a good day out. Remember we got there early and the pub had got some Cider in specially for the City fan's - also had the stereotypical old man with a wippet in the corner of the pub. COYR!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Great read as always, my sole visit to Oakwell was for a 1-0 win in which Tony Rougier (or possibly his brother Anthony - I always get them confused) notched the only goal. I'll be more than happy with the same score line today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Thanks for good reading Havanna. Good vibes, City win. Coyr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Two defences leakier than a welsh housewife's soup. 3-1 to Bristol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 16 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Two defences leakier than a welsh housewife's soup. 3-1 to Bristol. Only Forest & Rotherham have conceded more than Barnsley, but only Newcastle & Norwich have scored more! Surely today is a banker for goals galore betting..? 0-0 it is then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Wilbs and Tammy up front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) #BARvBRC: Fielding, Matthews, Flint, Magnusson, Golbourne, O'Neil, Reid, Smith, Tomlin, Abraham, Wilbraham. #BristolCity subs: O'Donnell, Bryan, Moore, Brownhill, Pack, Paterson, Engvall Edited October 29, 2016 by Curr Avon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Sounds like the diamond then, great midfield 4 we've got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, daored said: Wilbs and Tammy up front Have we been hit badly by this sickness bug as well then..?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Two up front finally I like this team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Diamond or 4-3-1-2? Easy change to 3-5-2 with Moore and Engvall coming on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: #BARvBRC: Fielding, Matthews, Flint, Magnusson, Golbourne, O'Neil, Reid, Smith, Tomlin, Abraham, Wilbraham. #BristolCity Exciting to see something a bit different at kick off. GON, Smith, Reid and Tomlin is on paper a great midfield...let's see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RedM Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Palmers Green Red said: Was there too for that Sheldon chip ... think it was early 90s and a good day out. Remember we got there early and the pub had got some Cider in specially for the City fan's - also had the stereotypical old man with a wippet in the corner of the pub. COYR!!! And me. Don't remember much about the place though, except it's grim op north 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Exciting to see something a bit different at kick off. GON, Smith, Reid and Tomlin is on paper a great midfield...let's see. It's 4 very good players, but it lacks balance. Not sure how it will work. Korey Smith as an inside left is an interesting idea.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I can see the midfield being quite fluid in possession, GON and Korey like Reid aren't afraid to bomb forwards so I can see a bit of give and go football being played. Not the line up I'd have gone but can still see that team doing well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, The Bard said: It's 4 very good players, but it lacks balance. Not sure how it will work. Korey Smith as an inside left is an interesting idea.. I imagine it will be 3 central with Tomlin sitting just in front in a free role. Almost more of a 4-3-3 or 4-3-1-2 to be exact. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Think we've been a little cagey in our set ups away from home....we'll certainly see today. Reid was fantastic on Tuesday and I'd suggest that LJ has found out that he needs to find a way to accommodate not just Tomlin, but Reid as well these days. Korey's industry and ability to cover vast amount of ground, alongside O'Neil, probably vital to the inclusion of both Reid and Tomlin, and another striker too. Clever selection....on paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I imagine it will be 3 central with Tomlin sitting just in front in a free role. Almost more of a 4-3-3 or 4-3-1-2 to be exact. Looking at it you'd expect more of the 4-3-1-2. Not sure where width will come from? Tammy drifting wide to let Tomlin through in the centre? Or are the fullbacks going to bomb on. Would love some decent tactical posts on here from those brave souls who have ventured north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Exciting to see something a bit different at kick off. GON, Smith, Reid and Tomlin is on paper a great midfield...let's see. Yes, is this the first time everybody starting has been fit and available to play? Looks good on paper as you say. We can bring on Joe and Patterson to run at a tired defence if needed, think this might suit Joe better at the moment and give him a bit of confidence. In fact there are plenty of options we can use from the bench. It might go horribly wrong but at last it seems we have the right players to do the job. We look much more balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, RedM said: It might go horribly wrong Yep. But that's the fun of it. I'm glad to see something different being tried given the recent flat performances that we've seen. Edited October 29, 2016 by ExiledAjax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Looking at it you'd expect more of the 4-3-1-2. Not sure where width will come from? Tammy drifting wide to let Tomlin through in the centre? Or are the fullbacks going to bomb on. Would love some decent tactical posts on here from those brave souls who have ventured north. With O'Dowda out of favour, Freeman injured and Paterson on the bench we do look very short of width. Hopefully a midfield including Tomlin and Reid will make up for it with their creativity. Wilbs first league start of the season, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, RedM said: Yes, is this the first time everybody starting has been fit and available to play? Looks good on paper as you say. We can bring on Joe and Patterson to run at a tired defence if needed, think this might suit Joe better at the moment and give him a bit of confidence. In fact there are plenty of options we can use from the bench. It might go horribly wrong but at last it seems we have the right players to do the job. We look much more balanced. Funny how a more attack minded team gives me a greater expectation of winning away. Fancy us today. Come on you redddsssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 11 minutes ago, The Bard said: It's 4 very good players, but it lacks balance. Not sure how it will work. Korey Smith as an inside left is an interesting idea.. I'd expect it to play out something like a 4-2-1-3 (Tomlin free reign in the front three, Reid sat in front of the 2) when we have possession and a 4-3-1-2 (Tomlin behind the strikers) when we don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: With O'Dowda out of favour, Freeman injured and Paterson on the bench we do look very short of width. Hopefully a midfield including Tomlin and Reid will make up for it with their creativity. Wilbs first league start of the season, too. Funnily enough, I said earlier that our wide players hadn't really fired this season....and LJ picks a Sir Alf Wingless Wonders team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 10 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Looking at it you'd expect more of the 4-3-1-2. Not sure where width will come from? Tammy drifting wide to let Tomlin through in the centre? Or are the fullbacks going to bomb on. Would love some decent tactical posts on here from those brave souls who have ventured north. I think if full backs bombing on was the plan, the JB would be left back. Hopefully it's fluid enough to control midfield but still crest width. I think this is a big game for Reid. He needs to produce today against a below strength opposition midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhutchscurlymullet Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Theres a video on the Barnsley twitter page showing the City players arriving, looking intrigued at whats on the wall as they enter. Any guesses to what it is? Im going for Lee Johnson's face on a dartboard https://twitter.com/bfc_official Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 22 minutes ago, RedDave said: Looks like our team are all big heads . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 It's a formation that requires the full backs to offer us width and an attacking threat in wide areas. It's a case that if Golbourne or Matthews bomb on, O'Neil or Korey need to slot in to protect the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Im surprised to see wilbs starting as think he is better coming off the bench. Hopefully I will be eating humble pie later on. I wonder if playing two up top is to match Barnsley s formation or playing a more open midfield because barnsley only have 4 in midfield so we don't need to flood the midfield so much. It will definitely be a game where we need our full backs to provide width! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Looks like our team are all big heads . Reminds me of Cluedo.....Tammy in the 6 yard box with the lead piping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Despite GON and Smith (on paper) being the obvious midfield pair when we play with two in front of the back 4, I thought we missed Pack badly against Blackburn, with Tomlin often being the one to pick the ball up from the back 4 and nowhere near the opposition's box, where he could be dangerous. Hopefully the change of shape gets more out of the midfield and Tomlin can stay a bit further up the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, miketh2nd said: Im surprised to see wilbs starting as think he is better coming off the bench. Hopefully I will be eating humble pie later on. I wonder if playing two up top is to match Barnsley s formation or playing a more open midfield because barnsley only have 4 in midfield so we don't need to flood the midfield so much. It will definitely be a game where we need our full backs to provide width! Wilbs can just run himself into the ground for 60-70 minutes (not 85-90 last season), then bring on whoever is needed for the remainder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Port Said Red Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, miketh2nd said: Im surprised to see wilbs starting as think he is better coming off the bench. Hopefully I will be eating humble pie later on. I wonder if playing two up top is to match Barnsley s formation or playing a more open midfield because barnsley only have 4 in midfield so we don't need to flood the midfield so much. It will definitely be a game where we need our full backs to provide width! With Engvall coming into the frame we can afford to play Wilbs for an hour or him for an hour turn and turn about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Exciting! Looks like Tammy may possibly move to the right and Tomlin to the left when we need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Gotta be confident with that line-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 8 minutes ago, Fiale said: So ONE change from last week. Hardly as depleated as we were led to believe..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Hmmm, looks like a 1-2-1-1-1-4-7-5-2-9-3 to me! COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Good afternoon from 24C Ceuta, Spain. Looking forward to this one as should be able to follow the entire game via this thread while eating as much as I like pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Good afternoon from 24C Ceuta, Spain. Looking forward to this one as should be able to follow the entire game via this thread while eating as much as I like pizza. Are there any children having a poo to keep you entertained..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Come OnYou Reds!!! And happy birthday to Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Mornin' all. COYR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 9.50pm in Perth. Spurs game live on SBS. So something to watch while I follow us on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 No width today with this formation!!! Hopefully with Tammy less isolated though we will still get 2 or 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 51 minutes ago, Neo said: Diamond or 4-3-1-2? Easy change to 3-5-2 with Moore and Engvall coming on too RB says it a diamond, but this can change during the game to suit the tactics of Barnsley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, Frenchay Red said: 9.50pm in Perth. Spurs game live on SBS. So something to watch while I follow us on here. Should be a good game, I was at the Arsenal this morning! Ha Ha! A new shopping centre opened in Tallinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 25 minutes ago, Fiale said: What has caught the players attention. May be Flinty can share his pick. Did I miss LJ or was he in the kit box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Interesting team. Coyr!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Close for Barnsley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Rotherham losing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Tomlin should have had a Penalty, kicked and down in the box and didn't dive, apparently kicked up the back side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: Tomlin should have had a Penalty, kicked and down in the box and didn't dive, apparently kicked up the back side. Excellent. Get the excuse in place early. Top managing from LJ and execution from LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 BHA 1-0 Norwich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WayOutWest Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Is everyone's commentary working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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