cityexile Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Well, game of two halves. Really should have got something out of that. Good news that we are creating chances, be nice to get more on target. Reid could have had a hat trick really. Poor in the second half, never really responded when they raised the bar. Ho hum, back to earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 that's life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Deserved all we got. So wasteful it was unbelievable. As soon as Brum changed shape we crumbled. Again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Red Right Hand said: A reality check we needed perhaps? Don't think anyone sensible was getting carried away. Narrow loss against a decent side, not hugely surprising in this competitive league. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Red Right Hand said: A reality check we needed perhaps? If people were really getting excited over beating a woeful Barnsley team and a team in the league below...they need more then a reality check . Think today just proves that not a massive amount has changed to last season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 2 out of the last 3 league games we've been beaten Harry Redknapp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Back to last season for me today, a game we controlled and should have won against a piss poor team, missed chances and gradually we allowed them to bully themselves back into the game. The only time we looked in danger was from our own making, over complicating, sloppy/casual midfield passes and shitty defending for both goals. Reid could and should have scored a hatrick and Diedhiou a couple with more composure. Brownhill was poor all game and rightly substituted, Patterson was ok going forward but a total liability defensively, Pack was below average all game, Smith was our best midfielder today. I have to say it again O’Dowda is not championship ready. Free kicks and crossing abysmal once more. Early days I know but worryingly shades of last season all over this performance today for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Poor decision making.. Baker should have started. Flint is paid to play not sit at home; he is a professional and should have played. Poor decision to send our only spare striker out on loan. 2nd half was abysmal.. did LJ shout at someone at HT and upset the dressing room? Is this the first sign of normal service being resumed by LJ? Hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Shooting practise needed Monday morning. That's dropped points I'm afraid. Roll on Brentford Tuesday, COYR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Really need to work on a 90 minute game plan. We were frankly poor against Barnsley in the second half of the first game this season and they are one of the weakest sides in the division. Birmingham show a more typical second tier side. I don't think they will be relegation fodder this season, with money to splash and a decent manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Sorry but that was predictable as ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Deserved all we got. So wasteful it was unbelievable. As soon as Brum changed shape we crumbled. Again Tactically inept, then? Sounds all too familiar 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Sounds like we were the better side in the first 45 and should have made it count a bit more, and then didn't respond well to Harry countering our high pressing game after half time. Perhaps we needed a bit more savvy and a bit more firepower on the bench. Brum fans seem to think they are hopeless going forward so conceding two there isn't ideal. Our first tough game and it wasn't a disaster, encouraged by the commentary that we played good passing football at a high tempo in the first half. Good to hear Reid and Diedhiou working well together. Onwards and upwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, LoyalRed said: Gonna be saying that a lot this season as he's not a striker Don't say that will get you shouted down on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, old_eastender said: Really should not have lost this. True. I'd have taken a point, but losing against this Birmingham is quite disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Andy082005 said: If people were really getting excited over beating a woeful Barnsley team and a team in the league below...they need more then a reality check . Think today just proves that not a massive amount has changed to last season yes not on the pessimism front either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Unlucky boys. We go again . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, City_USA said: Poor second half, wiley ole 'Arry Yep. Unfortunately my half time pessimism came all too true. Time for optimistic me - it's early days and we can tighten up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Don't think anyone sensible was getting carried away. Narrow loss against a decent side, not hugely surprising in this competitive league. You must be kidding they were awful, the only time they looked good was when we made them look good. Edited August 12, 2017 by Esmond Million's Bung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: 2 out of the last 3 league games we've been beaten Harry Redknapp. Says it all about the managers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Ivorguy said: Tactically inept, then? Sounds all too familiar Yep. Most frustrating thing out of it all, is all the shit about being stronger because of last season and players like Brownhill, COD etc etc being better from the experience, well COD completely killed the game and we had 3 separate occasions where players were pushed off the ball or caught in possession. Aka nothing changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, cynic said: Time to sign off before all the predictable knee jerkers get the knives out. Or as others would say realists 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, pillred said: yes not on the pessimism front either. Birmingham were a great yard stick for us. They won't be pulling up and trees this season that's for sure Second half sounded awful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collier Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Disappointing seeing we basically started the game with a goal start and played the last 15 against 10. Game gave us all the opportunity to take 3 points but we ended with 0. We really need another striker getting in to Reid's goal scoring positions. Tammy got into those position last season and as a striker put it away more often than not. Reid ( and I am not knocking him) doesn't seem to have that killer instinct because it seems he is being shoehorned into being a striker rather than his natural position. Anyway on to Tuesday, Brentford's defence seems leaky so should get some chances to make up points there hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, tinman85 said: Unfortunately our dire away form will cost us again. Need a top keeper, Baker must start ahead of Hegeler who looks too sluggish. Also a powerful pacey striker. However we could play 11 v 7 at St Andrews and lose. Ultimate bogey team and we all knew it would happen. I assume you must've watched the game live to be able to give that sort of analysis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redandy1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Last season we couldn't start games well but Johnson has sorted that. But he forgot about the second half. For a moment I thought I was wrong about Johnson but here we go again. How disappointing against not one of strong teams in the division. Why wasn't Baker playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: You must be kidding they were awful, the only time they looked good was when made them look good. Didn't watch the game, and no I wasn't 'joking'. Squad wise they're a decent side, doesn't really matter how they did or didn't play today in isolation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3rich Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Still think we lack a bit of bite in CM. Will be good when Baker is in the team to partner Wright. A tad worried we might struggle against the real physical sides in this league..today being a case of that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, cynic said: Time to sign off before all the predictable knee jerkers get the knives out. I watched the whole 90 minutes and it was like de ja vu of away performances of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We've got to stop pretending that Bobby Reid is the answer up front we need a striker in asap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, BS3rich said: Still think we lack a bit of bite in CM. Will be good when Baker is in the team to partner Wright. A tad worried we might struggle against the real physical sides in this league..today being a case of that I agree, would love us to go for Jackson Irvine who got a goal and a red card for Burton today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 15 minutes ago, petehinton said: Eliasson & O'Dowda have completely killed the game unfortunately. No , it was LJ who put them both on at the same time . Gamble back fired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Early days I know but worryingly shades of last season all over this performance today for me. "we only lost by the odd goal" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: Didn't watch the game, and no I wasn't 'joking'. Squad wise they're a decent side, doesn't really matter how they did or didn't play today in isolation. in isolation they were shit today and still managed to beat us, that is what counts not whether they are a good side on paper, that was the excuse last during our run of losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Red Grovesy said: "we only lost by the odd goal" Yes and I believe you will find that we lost quite a few last season by the odd goal, games that we should have won. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Esmond Million's Bung said: in isolation they were shit today and still managed to beat us, that is what counts not whether they are a good side on paper, that was the excuse last during our run of losses. Not sure why you're being so pedantic.. it was pretty obvious what I was saying. It's a competitive division and we'll lose tight games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Rovers bottom of the league is a consolation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Esmond Million's Bung said: Yes and I believe you will find that we lost quite a few last season by the odd goal, games that we should have won. Agree. Shades of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Not sure why you're being so pedantic.. it was pretty obvious what I was saying. It's a competitive division and we'll lose tight games. Watch the 90 minutes when you get a chance, it should never have been 'a tight game'. Edited August 12, 2017 by Esmond Million's Bung 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, BS3rich said: Still think we lack a bit of bite in CM. Will be good when Baker is in the team to partner Wright. A tad worried we might struggle against the real physical sides in this league..today being a case of that Their CM even after the sending off looked really strong, we lacked that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Yes and I believe you will find that we lost quite a few last season by the odd goal, games that we should have won. Took the very words from my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, JamesBCFC said: "Again" What other games this season have we crumbled in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: If people were really getting excited over beating a woeful Barnsley team and a team in the league below...they need more then a reality check . Think today just proves that not a massive amount has changed to last season Believe me Birmingham were far worse than Barnsley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: "Again" What other games this season have we crumbled in? Quite clear the poster was referencing last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 In my opinion Nichlas shouldn't have came on, he hasn't had enough time to settle and playing him when 2-1 down in front of a then hostile crowd didn't help . He really did whip in a few good crosses, maybe give him a run out v Watford but leave him out against Brentford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. One more time please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: "Again" What other games this season have we crumbled in? 85% of last season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartcliffe red Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! 5 times was quite enough 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Again, I think we are too soft and too weak in midfield. It's no co-incidence that big strong sides like Brum always beat us by the odd goal after an even game. That bite in the Elliott/Hartley/Taylor mould is still missing, add that and we've got a tidy side imho. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, 1891 B.C. Sweden said: One more time please I think Tommy's mouse is stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! Ok enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We've had two league games, lets not get carried away either way. we definately need to take our chances and manage games better. I don't know what other striking options we have for Tuesday, but we definately need a finisher. How close Taylor is to fitness? Short term I'm more concerned that we get Flint dealt with because if he's not going to make the squad and no-ones offering £5 million, we seem to have managed to put ourselves in a can't win position with him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Donkey business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Went today and was so impressed first half with our tempo and play. We should have buried them and we didn't they then scored a goal out of nothing. Second half our energy levels dropped and harrys subs second half immediately made an impact whilst ours didn't and we couldn't open them up like we did first half. On to Brentford and we will see how we handle a team who play the ball around well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 19 minutes ago, petehinton said: Deserved all we got. So wasteful it was unbelievable. As soon as Brum changed shape we crumbled. Again We never manage to adapt or react to other teams changes. So frustrated with that 2nd half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Tuesday night will show us if we have moved on . We shouldn't have lost that match but didn't make the most of our chances. No one picked up their player for their goal , he ran right across the penalty area before scoring ( would Brownhill have tracked him and got a foot in ? ) Disappointing result . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartcliffe red Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! You are one weird man 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 The 30 minutes after half time was the worst performance I have seen in a while. Brum changed their shape at half time and we didn't react. I'm not sure the substitutions were very effective either. Eliasson looks like he needed more time to understand our formation and patterns of play. Diedou looked tired by about 60 minutes into the game. First half performance was really good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, BS3rich said: Still think we lack a bit of bite in CM. Will be good when Baker is in the team to partner Wright. A tad worried we might struggle against the real physical sides in this league..today being a case of that I thought the CM was good Pack ran his socks off, quality with Korey Just thought the substitutions didn't pay off as the goal came down our right side - brownhill was solid before he came off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! Encore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kala Taro Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Freaking hell Tommy, step away from the pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! 4 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! 5 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: We should not let us down to donkey business but need a game plan where to go from keeping the ball. Cardiff last season killed us. We looked like total idiots. Far better today. COYR!! https://dontbottleitup.org.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI892rxIzS1QIVg73tCh2qLAPnEAAYAyAAEgLJEfD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3rich Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: I thought the CM was good Pack ran his socks off, quality with Korey Just thought the substitutions didn't pay off as the goal came down our right side - brownhill was solid before he came off Did seem bit of a gamble with bringing 2 out n out wingers on together at that time. Maybe just 1 would've been better. Was hoping Hinds would come on when they went down to 10. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thought both goals were poor in truth. First, we seemed to have a number of chances to clear it. Second, should Fielding have done better? Beaten twice by low shots outside the area. Would want to see them again told fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 35 minutes ago, 054123 said: Such a promising third transfer window as well. Most thought last season's transfer window was good but we only avoided relegation by 3 points. Balance players who have left / will leave (Flint) against those who have joined City and the team isn't really much stronger. Still time to make more signings and hopefully LJ has learned some tactical awareness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, JamesBCFC said: So none in the season I asked about then.. Well so far 50% of the league games this season if you wish to be pedantic, which you are obviously trying to be. Edited August 12, 2017 by RumRed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, JamesBCFC said: So none in the season I asked about then.. Chose to ignore because it was a pretty pointless thing to say. Did you go today? Cardboard copy of last season. Hence the 'again' comment. We're our own worst enemy time & time again under Johnson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, cityexile said: Thought both goals were poor in truth. First, we seemed to have a number of chances to clear it. Second, should Fielding have done better? Beaten twice by low shots outside the area. Would want to see them again told fair. From behind the goal, Frankie wasn't at fault for either. Both stemmed from defensive errors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redandy1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Raging_Robin said: #DonkeyBusiness Come on everyone, heads up. Loads of positives from the last few games. Didn't fall is today, but on another day we could have scored 4 easily. Everyone is so negative on here. First time up against some serious opposition and we lose.I can't see too many positives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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