Preston away match day thread

[Jerseybean]

Excellent half from us, full of energy, looking after the ball well, creating some great scoring opportunities, especially the AW chance on 38 minutes. Deserve to more further ahead, however, we are not due to our poor finishing.  Let’s hope we don’t get punished having been very much on top for 45 minutes.

H-NM, TK, AS and JD have been superb.

We are looking like a decent football team again

[collier]

Really good half, should be 3 clear really but can't complain. They haven't had a kick which is a little worrying as no way they can be as bad second half. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Denbury Red said:

which stream?

at top of page 5, click around a bit and on ifollow, it will load...eventually

[Garland-sweden]

COYR !!!

[old_eastender]

Dominant display, with some really good football played. Only issue being that we only have 1 goal to show for it. Inexplicable miss from Weimann, COD has had 2 decent chances, Semenyo so close on another 2 occasions. 0-3 would not have flattered us.

Have to assume PNE will show more in the 2nd half though.

 

[nickolas]

1 minute ago, RedinSpain said:

PNE hardly in this so far. 

City oozing confidence with some great control and passing.

Really need that second goal.

Hugely impressive first half.

So we all know whats happening within 5 mins of the restart dont we!

[firstdivision]

Excellent display. Apart from the finishing. Very disappointed we’re not at least 2 up. That Weimann miss. OMG.

[The dastardly red]

HOPEFULLY BY NOW YOU'VE NOTICED OUR LOGO ON THE BACK OF THE LADS SHORTS

[Fordy62]

Semenyo, Scott, Klose, Dasilva all having brilliant games. 

Haven’t seen much football like this since LJ fluked those 4-5 months.

(gets tin hat)

[nickolas]

Just now, old_eastender said:

Dominant display, with some really good football played. Only issue being that we only have 1 goal to show for it. Inexplicable miss from Weimann, COD has had 2 decent chances, Semenyo so close on another 2 occasions. 0-3 would not have flattered us.

Have to assume PNE will show more in the 2nd half though.

 

Didnt hear it. He miss target or gk save something he shouldve scored?

[ExiledAjax]

I'm getting some cracking co-comms from the wife today.

Weimann should've "just popped it in the goal".

Oh and 1-0 is better than not 1-0.

It's like being in the RobinsTV studio. 

[Davefevs]

1st Half summary:

As good an opening 45 as we've had all season.  1-0 doesn't do us justice.

Could shout out almost everyone.

Important to go a half without conceding having got the first.  What a super goal it was too.

O'Dowda, what an awful touch, tensed up, ended up on his right foot.

Weimann did a Chris Ewulumo, shanked it when easier to score.

Same again please.

[redsquirrel]

got all the cunningham shithousery to come yet

[ProfitInMyPocket]

Even if we don't hold the lead or add to it in the second half, how refreshing is it to see our team bust their gut and play some really nice attacking football?

COYR.

[cityexile]

We are as good to watch as we have been for many a year. The real frustration that half is its only one.

I am sure Preston will have a spell at some stage, but so far not really looked that troubled at the back.Not unlike in many ways the first half v Luton other than the score. Long way to go, lots can still happen of course, but those green shoots looking quite dense now.

[Southport Red]

PNE playing into our hands a bit by going long a lot.AS has suddenly turned in to a helluvva player. Han Noah fantastic, been everywhere. Winning most of the 50:50s. 
 

At defensive set pieces you can hear Klose yelling at team mates, organising everything. Has a good brain, doesn’t run anywhere but always in the right place. COYRs

[Guest]

Cant recall Max having to make a save yet?

[DaveInSA]

Wow.

I’m lost for words Ralph, spanking.

good defensive shape and on the attack we look amazing.

holdenball has died.

[BCFC Grim]

We look brilliant AGAIN! How good is it to enjoy watching us. 

We still need to be a bit more precise in the final third, but really am loving what I'm seeing. 

I don't want to get carried away but if we can tie a couple of these down we could be in for an exciting season next year if we carry-on progressing.

Massengo brilliant AGAIN, Scott brilliant AGAIN. Semenyo causing all sorts of problems AGAIN. At this rate I might even change my username.

[BUTOR]

That half was everything I expected from a Pearson team when he was appointed, if we can keep this team together and add some resilience in the summer we could be in for something special. 

[collier]

Just now, nickolas said:

Didnt hear it. He miss target or gk save something he shouldve scored?

He missed an open goal from 6 yards, ball played across the 6 yard box by Semenyo, Weimann ran in on back post and somehow got the ball to hit his heel and go 3 yards wide. Simple chance that may well have put the game to bed.

[The Original OTIB]

4 minutes ago, Midred said:

Drew. Taylor had a chance to win it but scuffed it wide?

No, make it 4 first half

[lenred]

3 minutes ago, redsquirrel said:

got all the cunningham shithousery to come yet

Like to see him get up in Nige’s face like he did that time at our place. My guess is that he wouldn’t!  

Edited January 29, 2022 by lenred

[Red-Robbo]

1 minute ago, ExiledAjax said:

I'm getting some cracking co-comms from the wife today.

Weimann should've "just popped it in the goal".

Oh and 1-0 is better than not 1-0.

It's like being in the RobinsTV studio. 

 

She should go on Mastermind.

Name: Mrs Ajax. Specialist subject: The Bleeding Obvious.

[nickolas]

Just now, collier said:

He missed an open goal from 6 yards, ball played across the 6 yard box by Semenyo, Weimann ran in on back post and somehow got the ball to hit his heel and go 3 yards wide. Simple chance that may well have put the game to bed.

FFS. Its defo going to be 1-1 now isnt it!

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Tafkarmlf said:

Quick thoughts

Klose has been immense 

Really marshalling the defence well

Preston are shocking 

They must come at us more 2nd half surely, then again we are going well and we could get more goals yet ourselves

[ExiledAjax]

Just now, Red-Robbo said:

 

She should go on Mastermind.

Name: Mrs Ajax. Specialist subject: The Bleeding Obvious.

Tbf to her, she's not wrong. 

[bcfc01]

1 minute ago, Tafkarmlf said:

Quick thoughts

Klose has been immense 

Really marshalling the defence well

Preston are shocking 

Klose not put a foot wrong so far, hope I've not jinxed him.

In fact, every player has played well, hats of to Massengo and Scott who are running the midfield.

[Gazred]

Blimey that was good. 2-0 would of been a perfect 45.

Looked better in all areas and playing some really nice stuff.

An early 2nd goal needed though.

[Bris Red]

That is the best half of football i have seen us play this season. Klose looks very assured at the back aswell. Can clearly see progress with Pearson and its truly refreshing to see..

[Fordy62]

The more you see that goal from Martin the better it gets!

[cityloyal473]

This is going too well. It’s gonna end up with Nige having to chuckle in his post March interview about our failure to hold on. Kill them off city. 

[pl00peh91]

We’re going to lose 2-1 in the last minute 

[ChippenhamRed]

What I like about us now is that we’re starting to play good, entertaining football more consistently. We’re still losing some, but the defeats are either because we are simply outclassed (Fulham) or where we probably should have won (Luton).

Much better than scraping by with poor, boring performances and wins owing more to luck than superiority - which has been the case with us for a long time.

And all of that is with a limited squad with some very obvious areas for improvement. Every reason to be optimistic about where we’re heading.

[Midlands Robin]

Loving reading all the positive comments about our performance today. 

We definitely seem to have stepped on over the last month or so and this gives us a really good platform to build on. 

Sounds like I'm missing a cracker so far.

[Davefevs]

30 minutes ago, bexhill reds said:

Liking Klose so far… lots of shouting and encouragement. Plus calm when on the ball… playing some lovely stuff, a second would be useful.

Plus pushing their players around in the box, not allowing himself to be pushed around.  Two 40 yard passes into the front men...passes, not hoofs.

Pring has lost concentration 3 times, once trying to run the ball out, the other two poor touches, one under his foot, the other too heavy.  Concentrate please Cam.

 

Chris Honour on Robinstv co-comms is spot on with his summaries.

[Davefevs]

15 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

Jay Dasilva with moments of brilliance. Looking so confident.

Bar a crap cross early on, he's played really well.  Keeper targeting him with kicks, but Kalas so happy in wide positions covering round.

[IAmNick]

Preston look poor, but they're a good side. 3W 2D 1L in their last 6... we're making them look poor. Credit to city imo.

[Super]

Excellent stuff only negative is its only 1-0

[Davefevs]

13 minutes ago, Midred said:

Drew. Taylor had a chance to win it but scuffed it wide?

Think we were 3-1 up when he missed iirc.

[RedM]

Sun going down now, getting bloody cold here now. Hopefully the football will be just as good in the 2nd half and they are attacking the goal Infront of us after it all being down the other end. But then again we had all the play early at Luton too

[Fordy62]

Just now, Midlands Robin said:

Loving reading all the positive comments about our performance today. 

We definitely seem to have stepped on over the last month or so and this gives us a really good platform to build on. 

Sounds like I'm missing a cracker so far.

You aren’t half. Some of the interlinking up front is incredible.

I reckon Scott will find the score sheet second half. 

[ashton_fan]

The difference between this and the Luton game is our defence looks ok

[ProfitInMyPocket]

They seem to be focusing on our right with the diagonal into JD but Kalas has been supporting him well. Preston haven't really got going yet but the way they are zipping the ball in to forward players could catch us offguard if we aren't switched on. 

[Mortis]

Not a lot to say other than we ( Preston ) should be 2/3 down , you’ve played football , pressed us all over the park , every one of your players has won there own battle .. miracle we are only 1-0 down .. City mullered is with football

Mortis 

[Red7]

5 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Chris Honour on Robinstv co-comms is spot on with his summaries.

Honor is one of the better co-comms to have appeared on Robins TV. Quite enjoying listening to him.

Edited January 29, 2022 by Red7

[Fordy62]

1 minute ago, ashton_fan said:

The difference between this and the Luton game is our defence looks ok

I call that the Vyner effect. 

[Davefevs]

Just now, Mortis said:

Not a lot to say other than we ( Preston ) should be 2/3 down , you’ve played football , pressed us all over the park , every one of your players has won there own battle .. miracle we are only 1-0 down .. City mullered is with football

Mortis 

Hi Mortis, good to see you posting.  Hope you're well, but hope we are celebrating, not you, later!

[Slack Bladder]

19 minutes ago, INCRED said:

LJ ruining my Acca today two nil down at Bolton 

I've got this game down as both teams to score, so I'll allow LJ a consolation goal. 

[Son of Fred]

1 minute ago, Mortis said:

Not a lot to say other than we ( Preston ) should be 2/3 down , you’ve played football , pressed us all over the park , every one of your players has won there own battle .. miracle we are only 1-0 down .. City mullered is with football

Mortis 

Don't worry...

We'll find a way to let you in

[RedinSpain]

13 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

I'm getting some cracking co-comms from the wife today.

Weimann should've "just popped it in the goal".

Oh and 1-0 is better than not 1-0.

It's like being in the RobinsTV studio. 

Better than the studio

[Slippin cider]

2 subs from Preston 

[richwwtk]

I don't suppose anyone knows what the 'offensive' chants being aimed at Akinfenwa at Wycombe were?

Bad enough for the Wycombe manager to complain and the MK Dons twitter to ask their fans to stop.

I hope it was something properly unacceptable to get that response and not just 'you fat bastard' which is what I'd expect for Akinfenwa while warming up.

[aa_bcfc]

Just now, Fordy62 said:

I call that the Vyner effect. 

Harsh

 

[Mihai]

The best First Half in one year probably. And we may had 2-0 adv at half time last year but the confidence and the positivity is at a huge level.

1. Klose, he is an example of how to come at a competitive level after 8 months without a club and go straight into the team ( pretty smart player even if he is not a fast one )

2. Semenyo like I said lately, becomes better and better. He had literally 0 mistakes this half and usually he had ONLY mistakes a few months back. Full credit to him, strong, fast, and good passes.

3. Massengo. I love how agressive he is and his great balance. He needs indeed to play alongside a stronger CM but even so, he workes great in our team. The heart of City for sure.

4. Scott - He will be a massive player for sure, he looks very confident also.

5. Dasilva, not on his right side but he looked pretty good and I know his form from a few years back, he may get it again and shine.

6. Kalas ( one of the best CB in this league )  he is very dominant.

I liked the press, the confidence and the way of build-up without long passes.

Martin may be a great scorrer at times but except that 18 yard box he can't do much. We can improve with a better striker and another defensive midfielder for sure.

We may lose this half who knows. But the first half showed that we have got some quality. The morale is or was down, but a lot of our players can play at this level .We just throw things at them after every bad game and clearly that doesn't help.

We have better players than Preston and other teams above us. Everything is about confidence. 

 

 

 

[Lanterne Rouge]

1 minute ago, richwwtk said:

I don't suppose anyone knows what the 'offensive' chants being aimed at Akinfenwa at Wycombe were?

Bad enough for the Wycombe manager to complain and the MK Dons twitter to ask their fans to stop.

I hope it was something properly unacceptable to get that response and not just 'you fat bastard' which is what I'd expect for Akinfenwa while warming up.

It must have been - Big Bayo doesn`t get offended by that one, he laps it up!

[Lanterne Rouge]

3 minutes ago, Slack Bladder said:

I've got this game down as both teams to score, so I'll allow LJ a consolation goal. 

Bolton 3 up now and Sunderland are shocking according to Sky

[RedinSpain]

Will be interesting to see if Klose lasts 90 mins.

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

Still awaiting the dodgy penalty award for Preston but it won't be Cunningham diving this time. 

[pillred]

Reading getting a right battering 4-0

[Lanterne Rouge]

Reading four down.

[Slippin cider]

Bollocks 

[Midred]

2 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said:

Still awaiting the dodgy penalty award for Preston but it won't be Cunningham diving this time. 

Nor Johnson!

[Rocky]

ere we go 1-1

[The Gasbuster]

We all knew this would happen

[Super]

Ffs 

[Banjo Red]

Bollocks 

[pillred]

We all knew it didn't we.

[Slippin cider]

[Bris Red]

******* shit

All knew it