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1 minute ago, cityexile said:

Meh. Millwall now happy to let us pass it around in front of them, wait for the mistake, then break quickly and effectively. Feeling like one of our efforts from the end of last season; lots of inexperience on show. Three home defeats on the bounce would be a real worry. This is not a starting 11 I fear that is going to avoid a relegation battle.

They were always going to play like that once they got in front. They’re not that good but will be well organised. 

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On 12/12/2021 at 08:39, Fontaineofallknowledge said:

Loans are a bit pointless unless you really think we might go down with current squad? I know Jan is more difficult than the summer to get talent in but I'd like to see us getting a few Tanner/Atkinson like signings. Ones that fit the profile of player nige wants, that can help this season but that will clearly improve for years 2/3 of the project and have sell on value.

Assuming nige plans to ultimately move to a back 4-id like to see a physical/mobile striker, a left back, an attacking midfielder and a winger in Jan. all above 6 foot, good injury records, have pace and can handle the ball! 
 

Would try and get rid of JD & Palmer if at all possible-not niges type of player.  Then try and get rid of wells and replace with a vardy type player in the summer. 

 

On 11/12/2021 at 20:03, Swede said:

I guess I am in the minority here but I firmly believed the way forward was with KP45, with Afobe in tandem. While I would admit he's lost his way since, there is so much talent in abundance just simply going to waste.

He has to look at himself but I also think it's up to the coaches to find the key to unlock the undoubted potential & get the best out of each & every player in the squad and that includes KP45.

 

 

 

On 17/12/2021 at 22:06, Ronnie Sinclair said:

I am - West Brom's kit is making it an easier watch than it might have been otherwise 

 

On 18/12/2021 at 22:55, YGBjammy said:

Utterly bizarre. I guess Scott has looked okay at RWB but even thats not ideal. Pring seemed an obvious choice, even if you only play him for 70mins then get DaSilva on for 20? 

 

On 19/12/2021 at 15:41, Lrrr said:

 

 

On 24/12/2021 at 16:29, Roger Red Hat said:

 

 

On 30/12/2021 at 23:47, BCFCGav said:

We have to put a complaint in against that ref. We’ve been ******* robbed of any chance in that game. He needs to be seriously scrutinised. Never felt so fuming after a match.

 

On 01/01/2022 at 14:42, Taz said:

Disgraceful. We clearly need something to bolster the squad, and 12 hours 43 minutes after the window has opened we have nothing.

Same old City, always playing catch up.

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11 minutes ago, TomF said:

Maybe Nigel is making a point to the board that he needs some reinforcements.. 

There are many possible reasons, but the most likely unfortunately is that he sometimes makes very poor decisions that really don’t work out and end up costing us.  This looks like one of those and I thought  it was harsh on Atkinson who did okay last game, unless there are fitness issues there.
 

Another of those poor decisions was that he signed Simpson which means we have no back up right back, and Vyner has to play out of position there, when he’s been good recently in the middle.  

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1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

We look poor most games let’s be honest. We are in genuine dire straits at the minute

I feel so sorry for these kids. The responsibility being put on them is not fair 

We have some talent there but Scott aside, very few of them are ready for this standard of football. 
 

 

Spot on... i actually wonder if Pearson is playing the academy lads as it gives him a "get out of jail free" card when it all goes wrong. Fans will have more understanding if the kids get beat?

Lets be honest he has tried numerous formations and team selections and nothing has really worked and looked convincing for the past 12 months

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1 minute ago, Sturny said:

I wonder what Kalas thinks about his time here, I reckon he regrets the perm move. 

Of course he does, when he signed it would have been on the basis we would be pushing for top 6 consistently. He is now surrounded by our academy players with the team plummeting down the league, he'll be gone at the first opportunity

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1 minute ago, billywedlock said:

Shame the first 15 minutes positivity got knocked out of us by the first goal. Towler and O'leary should have done better with the cross for their goal. Pen I'm less blaming Towler as Afobe was through and he was coming over to cover. If he had not dived in, a very good scoring opportunity. After that the game passed us by. Shame, as we have tried to keep the ball on the ground but the crisp early pass and movement was gone. Confidence is a big thing . I do think we can get back in it, but we will need to be more competitive in the middle. Would expect HNM in place of Ayman B as first change . 

The second was caused by the ease of Afobe getting away from Towler imo. To slow to react to what was happening in front of him. 

Dont wanna dig him out but this is what happens when you put players not capable of this level against the likes of Afobe and Bradshaw. Shocking decision to play him today imo. 

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1 minute ago, Offside said:

Depressing. We are slow in possession, give away the ball way too easily and are wide open. Second best by far. 

Yep, we don’t have the imagination and creativity to break through team sitting back closing all the space down.

Its concerning that we just look totally all over the place against a front 2 with a bit of guile.

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1 minute ago, billywedlock said:

Shame the first 15 minutes positivity got knocked out of us by the first goal. Towler and O'leary should have done better with the cross for their goal. Pen I'm less blaming Towler as Afobe was through and he was coming over to cover. If he had not dived in, a very good scoring opportunity. After that the game passed us by. Shame, as we have tried to keep the ball on the ground but the crisp early pass and movement was gone. Confidence is a big thing . I do think we can get back in it, but we will need to be more competitive in the middle. Would expect HNM in place of Ayman B as first change . 

The way I see it, it was a good scoring opportunity - but not as good as a penalty. By diving in, he was never going to get the ball and risked a red card as well as a near-certain pen. Better to let him shoot than commit a kamikaze foul.

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Just now, Andy082005 said:

We look poor most games let’s be honest. We are in genuine dire straits at the minute

I feel so sorry for these kids. The responsibility being put on them is not fair 

We have some talent there but Scott aside, very few of them are ready for this standard of football. 
 

 

It's certainly a very tough time to be a City fan. I for one am finding it very hard to get much enjoyment out of watching us. Very frustrating. Mrs City_USA keeps asking why I put myself through it week in and week out. I'm starting to wonder myself. Really hope we can get some fresh faces in this window to give us some optimism, but fully understand if we're unable to do so. Can only think that it's going to get worse before it gets better. Will I keep watching? Of course I will. It's the hope that kills you right? COYR! 

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3 minutes ago, billywedlock said:

Shame the first 15 minutes positivity got knocked out of us by the first goal. Towler and O'leary should have done better with the cross for their goal. Pen I'm less blaming Towler as Afobe was through and he was coming over to cover. If he had not dived in, a very good scoring opportunity. After that the game passed us by. Shame, as we have tried to keep the ball on the ground but the crisp early pass and movement was gone. Confidence is a big thing . I do think we can get back in it, but we will need to be more competitive in the middle. Would expect HNM in place of Ayman B as first change . 

Got to look at Vyner, the cross was far far to easy. They surely must have looked at that type of threat before the game.

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This is beginning to feel dire. We have no formal mid-field and just keep getting pulled from pillar to post. 

I genuinely cannot see where our opportunities are going to come from....Millwall will come out and park the bus, frustrate us and then hope to capitalise on a quick counter. 

AS is not a striker.....he's often behind COD and AW......can't score if you're not in contention. Equally should have done better on the clear cut opportunity he had....that would ha e made the game an entirely different prospect. 

In short one step forward (despite the loss to QPR) and two back. 

Going to be a long second half. 

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1 minute ago, dREDful said:

The second was caused by the ease of Afobe getting away from Towler imo. To slow to react to what was happening in front of him. 

Dont wanna dig him out but this is what happens when you put players not capable of this level against the likes of Afobe and Bradshaw. Shocking decision to play him today imo. 

This was always going to be the case unfortunately .

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2 minutes ago, Bs4Red said:

Embarrassing all round, the team selection, the performance. Everything. Time for NP to go 

:laugh: its half time, everyone before the game was saying well done for all the youth, then when were only a goal down at half time, you say this crap, our fan base is truly embarrassing! 

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Just now, ChippenhamRed said:

The way I see it, it was a good scoring opportunity - but not as good as a penalty. By diving in, he was never going to get the ball and risked a red card as well as a near-certain pen. Better to let him shoot than commit a kamikaze foul.

Poor judgement call, it's what's deserved when playing a mass of yutes 

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3 minutes ago, Edgy Red said:

Spot on... i actually wonder if Pearson is playing the academy lads as it gives him a "get out of jail free" card when it all goes wrong. Fans will have more understanding if the kids get beat?

Lets be honest he has tried numerous formations and team selections and nothing has really worked and looked convincing for the past 12 months

The buck stops with Lansdown.

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My first half thoughts.

Unfortunately consistent faults are in full view, especially giving the ball away, not looking after the ball well and rarely winning a 50/50 challenge. Again AS is unable to convert from a good scoring opportunity. Defensively we look vulnerable and are getting exposed too easily.
At best we play a very hopeful ball into a space or too frequently pass to them! The penalty resulted from us giving the ball to them when we were in the attacking third. We need to be looking for shorter balls to feet and movement. Millwall are simply getting bodies behind the ball and we aren’t finding a way of passing and moving through them. Next goal is absolutely crucial if they get it game over, if we can score - who knows.

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2 minutes ago, prankerd said:

:laugh: its half time, everyone before the game was saying well done for all the youth, then when were only a goal down at half time, you say this crap, our fan base is truly embarrassing! 

Assume it’s different people saying these things isn’t it?  The fan base has different people with different views 

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10 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Anyone seen the replays of the goals, thought Afobe looked offside as the ball was played?

Nowhere near, makes it even worse from Towler.

Well after the ball was played and still onside..

 

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1 minute ago, billywedlock said:

I need to see it again, but Towler was on the left of defence, Afobe was charging down our right channel. Surely it was Kalas who should have had Afobe. First goal he , Towler , let his man get in front of him. 

I think it was a poor pass from Kalas that gave away possession, and meant Kalas was bypassed by the through ball. Doesn't excuse Towler's reckless challenge though 

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2 minutes ago, billywedlock said:

I need to see it again, but Towler was on the left of defence, Afobe was charging down our right channel. Surely it was Kalas who should have had Afobe. First goal he , Towler , let his man get in front of him. 

Yes the replays showed the fact the Tyler was having to come across, not clear where Kalas was

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3 minutes ago, prankerd said:

:laugh: its half time, everyone before the game was saying well done for all the youth, then when were only a goal down at half time, you say this crap, our fan base is truly embarrassing! 

Yep. I said before hand I didn't like it and thought we'd need 3 goals to get anything. I think I'm wrong, we'll probably need 4. 

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1 minute ago, LoyalRed said:

Is this game actually on sky or not ?! It says it’s on the red button but then it shows the West Brom game 

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