Nottingham Forest v Bristol City Match Day 40

[westred1]

Much better. The high press has been really effective.

Kick in the face seems to have knocked the thought of getting to the byline into COD.

Nagy and Smith linked up very well, JD and Vyner look assured.

Just need to continue in the same vain but test the keeper. Wells needs to liven up though.

[davidoldfart]

Johnson in...

 

[Lrrr]

Just now, petehinton said:

Better. Much better. Still not forced the keeper into any saves though. 

1 save 

[Red white and red]

Decent half. Nothing of note created for city. Afobe pass back to their keeper and a header from 14 yards out. 
 

You just hope there are no changes at half time and we turn the pressure up. 

[ProfitInMyPocket]

Killer instinct in the final third and this game is over. Get to the box and there isn't a clear enough quality ball or movement to have a proper chance.

Only fear is that Forest haven't got going yet. 

[eardun]

Just now, Badger08 said:

Does anyone else take a deep breath when Afobe jumps or goes in the a hard challenge? 

Yep! 

[Fordy62]

Just now, Super said:

Nagy has been very good. Maybe he read my comments on him

In fairness my champagne moment of the Wednesday game was when their striker was through 1 on 1 with him at the half way line and he just guided him through on goal. It was the weakest defending I’ve ever seen!

[Banjo Island]

Well what a remakable turnaround we totally bossed that half most enjoyable half of football ive seen all season keep it going lads like the look of vyner oh and LJ IN

[Midred]

Didn't realise Andi got booked for his foul. This followed all the Forest players crowding around the ref!

[gordie]

5 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said:

Best 45 minutes of football we’ve played for a long time.

Probably cos I forgot it was a 6 o’clock kick off and missed it. Clucking useless

[Loco Rojo]

Well done City so far. I'm looking forward to eating my words.

More of the same lads

[Davefevs]

That was actually quite enjoyable.  Frustrating too that we haven’t taken better care of the ball around the box.

Gutted for Niki.

Zak nice and composed, not afraid to sling a cross in, and a handy long throw.

Jay been very good

Nagy creating angles, when was the last time we played through the first press.  Good to see.

Benik looks sharp when it’s at his feet

[Sweeneys Penalties]

2 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

Forest are so boring to watch. Sit back with their big centre backs and try and hit on break. And they look dangerous on corners.

Very systematic in how they play.

I am petrified of us defending corners without Fam.

I think they have mainly all played well. Only a bit disappointed in Wells so far.

Nakhi is 6/1 for first goalscorer

[Fordy62]

Hold on, hold on, hold on. 
 

you’ll have to forgive me here, I’m sat at work, so following the game on here. But the more I read this thread the more it appears like we’ve been passing it around nicely on the half way line, maybe even the second third, but we’ve not actually created anything in terms of goal threat?

[Nibor]

Good first half, funny what happens when you have some balance and players largely in their comfortable positions.

Lets see if we can keep this up.

[glen humphries]

Decent half, I expect forest will come out fired up second half 

[mozo]

Clearly a much better performance. Dominated first 20, and fairly even thereafter.

BUT...a draw is no good to us! We need to win, and at some point we will have throw caution to the wind and go for it.

[Red white and red]

1 minute ago, Fordy62 said:

Hold on, hold on, hold on. 
 

you’ll have to forgive me here, I’m sat at work, so following the game on here. But the more I read this thread the more it appears like we’ve been passing it around nicely on the half way line, maybe even the second third, but we’ve not actually created anything in terms of goal threat?

Mate your bang on. We just don’t cause defences any trouble. 

[Garland-sweden]

Nice to see that we have a midfield. Think Nagy is the missing player, he is very intelligent.

[Wrongagain]

3 minutes ago, Midred said:

Didn't realise Andi got booked for his foul. This followed all the Forest players crowding around the ref!

Ridiculous Cash’s head was well down and Andy was playing the ball!

if right was right Cash should have got a RED for his high boot

[Lrrr]

6 minutes ago, Midred said:

Didn't realise Andi got booked for his foul. This followed all the Forest players crowding around the ref!

Had to look that up as I didn't realise either, shows the only difference was the ref not wanting to do something 10 seconds into the game and bottled giving a card

[Lanterne Rouge]

1 minute ago, dave36 said:

Ridiculous Cash’s head was well down and Andy was playing the ball!

if right was right Cash should have got a RED for his high boot

I thought he did himself more damage crashing into the advertising boards IMO.

[MarcusX]

Half time seems to have gone on a bit long? Or is my stream not coming back on 

[finbarr_in_z]

4 minutes ago, mozo said:

Clearly a much better performance. Dominated first 20, and fairly even thereafter.

 

Silenced the home crowd as well....

[Coxy27]

Is it just me or does Downsy seem extremely short of breath doing all this half time chat?

Very loud sharp breathing doing my head in.

Edited July 1, 2020 by Coxy27

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

Just now, hodge said:

Had to look that up as I didn't realise either, shows the only difference was the ref not wanting to do something 10 seconds into the game and bottled giving a card

IMO it was dangerous play and Cash should have got a straight red. just like Freeman at Brentford.

[Red white and red]

Just now, Lez said:

Lack of understanding on your part.

How so? 

[Spud55]

3 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

Hold on, hold on, hold on. 
 

you’ll have to forgive me here, I’m sat at work, so following the game on here. But the more I read this thread the more it appears like we’ve been passing it around nicely on the half way line, maybe even the second third, but we’ve not actually created anything in terms of goal threat?

I wouldn't quite go that far, we are getting into the attacking 3rd and putting in some crosses, but although the crosses haven't been bad they haven't been particularly threatening either. 

Nagy is effectively linking the defence and attacking midfield, but I would still like someone who is further forward to thread the balls through for Benik in the middle. 

Game would suit Fam for Wells for me if we are to continue as we are. 

[Murraysrightplum]

How is O’Dowda playing? Surprised he started 

[JackofromSanJavier]

1 minute ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

IMO it was dangerous play and Cash should have got a straight red. just like Freeman at Brentford.

I think that the problem may be.....the view from behind O'Dowda made it look like Cash caught him in the upper chest.  The camera behind the goal line clearly showed a kick to the mush.  Ref didn't have that view, though.

 

[The Fat Controller]

1 minute ago, Murraysrightplum said:

How is O’Dowda playing? Surprised he started 

Earning his corn, IMO. 

[havanatopia]

1 minute ago, ReggyRed said:

Big half for our season this. 

Literally all or bust in my opinion.

[Red Army 75]

Weimann was booked for a high foot . Unbelievable ref 

Edited July 1, 2020 by Red Army 75

[YGBjammy]

COYR let's actually get at least a point please! (More importantly, a performance in a formation that makes sense though please)

[CiderHider]

Let's do this! COYR!!!!

[havanatopia]

City need to win 5 from 6 and not lose the other... It's not happening. Next season. 

[Lanterne Rouge]

4 minutes ago, Spud55 said:

I wouldn't quite go that far, we are getting into the attacking 3rd and putting in some crosses, but although the crosses haven't been bad they haven't been particularly threatening either. 

Nagy is effectively linking the defence and attacking midfield, but I would still like someone who is further forward to thread the balls through for Benik in the middle. 

Game would suit Fam for Wells for me if we are to continue as we are. 

KP on for Weimann?

[Murraysrightplum]

3 minutes ago, havanatopia said:

Literally all or bust in my opinion.

We’ll go bust if we lose?!  

[Garland-sweden]

Miss Eliassons crosses, we are doing well and I think we will make it. COYR!!!

[Portland Bill]

To little to late, we have already thrown away 6 points since the restart.

6 points while tinkering away with players he’s already had for nearly 40 games. Let’s face it, he still hasn’t a clue on which players, which formation, or the style of football the team will play from one game to another.

[ExiledAjax]

11 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

Hold on, hold on, hold on. 
 

you’ll have to forgive me here, I’m sat at work, so following the game on here. But the more I read this thread the more it appears like we’ve been passing it around nicely on the half way line, maybe even the second third, but we’ve not actually created anything in terms of goal threat?

Pretty much, there's been some crosses into the box from COD and Dasilva, and Nagy has tried to just chip it to the right hand side of the box for Weimann to run onto. but there's definitely not been much cutting edge despite our dominance on the flanks and the industry of Nagy and Smith.

A corner at the and was headed close, and Afobe had a couple of slim chances.

[keflav]

3 minutes ago, YGBjammy said:

COYR let's actually get at least a point please! (More importantly, a performance in a formation that makes sense though please)

To be honest as much as I want a performance at this stage 3 points is all that counts..

[YGBjammy]

1 minute ago, keflav said:

To be honest as much as I want a performance at this stage 3 points is all that counts..

Not really, we've already ****** it in terms of the playoffs

[Spud55]

5 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

KP on for Weimann?

Yea, or maybe COD. 

[Lrrr]

Okay that was a big throw

[City_USA]

Just now, JamesBCFC said:

Bloody hell, that throw.

Been missing that option since Mags

[YGBjammy]

Wow that throw could be handy, extra set piece opportunity basically.

(Until we inevitably get caught out in the counter with our CBs in the opposition box )

[Lrrr]

Defenders getting a lot higher when in possession reaching half way, in previous games they'd stayed a good 10 yards deeper

[wybmadwity]

http://www.hesgoal.com/news/63262/Nottingham_Forest_vs_Bristol_City.html

[LondonBristolian]

Free kick somewhere we really don't want to concede one.

1 - 0 Forest.

[Cardy]

How long has Vynet been able to throw like that?? He must start now over Hunt so he can develop. Forget Pereira for £5m we have what we need.

[marcofisher]

Really stupid foul.

[Sturny]

Yikes

[Spud55]

Ffs

[Bizyer]

Poo

[JBFC II]

1-0, cant give away cheap free kicks there

[ProfitInMyPocket]

Stupid challenge from Weimann, hard work undone like that

[marcofisher]

Just now, JonDolman said:

Well done Weimann

Lucky to still be on the pitch.

[ExiledAjax]

Pretty tepid jump from the wall there. 

[Super]

Harsh on us

[Frenchay Red]

Friggin road runner

[Sturny]

A good FK but can't help feel it was gifted 

[MarcusX]

1 minute ago, JonDolman said:

Stupid challenge by Weimann when they had lost possession 

Ridiculous, he’d lost the ball and he’s on a yellow. No need at all.

 

[collier]

And there it is. Better team by a mile, need to keep our heads up now!!

[The Gasbuster]

How utterly predictable 

[marcofisher]

Just now, ExiledAjax said:

Pretty tepid jump from the wall there. 

Most don't jump from that close, easier to go under than over.

[Midred]

Doesn't take alot to blow Yates over!

[Andy082005]

And that....is why we will never become a top 6 team under this manager 

Even in the games we do ok in, we fail to capitalise 

Let’s hope he is gone by tomorrow or the very latest, Monday 

[RedEd73]

44 minutes ago, City_USA said:

Maybe it's been my fault all along.... I'll get my coat

that's exactly how I've felt for the last 33 years

[petehinton]

And that’s why you have to score when you’re on top. Always always always. 
 

Better first half and look what it got us, one shot on target.