mozo Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Then why make the change. Or why make the change at that point..feels a tad disruptive and needlessly so. Because its difficult for Roberts to sustain more than 60 minutes with so little football in his legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Then why make the change. Or why make the change at that point..feels a tad disruptive and needlessly so. Because this was Robert’s first game back from fitness, maybe? 60 minutes is pretty standard for a first game back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 For the first time really, sounding like we are starting to soak up some pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Still no sign of a winner at the City Ground. Into the final 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Yessss Jamie knight-lebel 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Could do without ET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, petehinton said: Yessss Jamie knight-lebel He scored? Didn’t think he was on the pitch but fair enough some achievement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Lew-T said: Could do without ET. He's phoned home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Oh my Nottingham Forest have just had a great counter attack but sounds like he's missed a sitter 1 on 1 with Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, petehinton said: Yessss Jamie knight-lebel Thought he'd scored ffs! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Curr Avon said: Knight Lebel coming on for McCrorie shortly. Great that he gets the opportunity. Forest have been able to strengthen with subs. Most of our by default weaken us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Need to stay with a back 4 in future 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 27,754 attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, !james said: Roberts hasn't played since October. Wasn't ever going to play a full 90 or more He was clearly playing well enough, seems like it has upset or helped to upset our rhythm to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Super said: Thought he'd scored ffs! Me to ffs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bredwood Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Ivory Coast go one up after a rather fortuitous half volley from Haller bouncing over the goalkeepers head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Yessss Jamie knight-lebel Great to see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 RB just said nearly 28k there tonight. Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Curr Avon said: 27,754 attendance. If I was a Gashead I’d be moving my sock from my foot into my pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: He was clearly playing well enough, seems like it has upset or helped to upset our rhythm to me. Rather that than flog him and risk another injury. Sensible, seems like another stick to try and beat the manager with to me. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: He was clearly playing well enough, seems like it has upset or helped to upset our rhythm to me. I doubt Manning wanted to make any of those changes Pops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Looks like we're going to extra time, hopefully this doesn't turn out like Leeds vs Plymouth yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Lanterne Rouge said: RB just said nearly 28k there tonight. Impressive. How many thousands we got locked outside opps silly me wrong side of Bristol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Gert Mare said: If I was a Gashead I’d be moving my sock from my foot into my pants He`d be doing that if it was 7754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I'm generally not a fan of Manning's substitutions (to say the very least), but to criticise him for subbing off a player who hasn't played in months is just ridiculous. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Rudy said: Looks like we're going to extra time, hopefully this doesn't turn out like Leeds vs Plymouth yesterday You mean when the away team scored 3 ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Rudy said: Looks like we're going to extra time, hopefully this doesn't turn out like Leeds vs Plymouth yesterday What, with the away side winning 4-1? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Understand need to change players given coming back from injury, but why make 3 changes at once also was change of shape necessary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Rudy said: Looks like we're going to extra time, hopefully this doesn't turn out like Leeds vs Plymouth yesterday I'd take a 1-4 away win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, downendcity said: You mean when the away team scored 3 ? Maybe we do want that then, ended 1-1 after the 90 aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, !james said: Rather that than flog him and risk another injury. Sensible, seems like another stick to try and beat the manager with to me. 1 minute ago, mozo said: I doubt Manning wanted to make any of those changes Pops We will have minimum 3 more players all being well available this Saturday. Then the return to a back 3, sorry a bit self-inflicted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, elhombrecito said: I'm generally not a fan of Manning's substitutions , but to criticise him for subbing off a player who hasn't played in months is just ridiculous so OTIB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Hampton Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Understand need to change players given coming back from injury, but why make 3 changes at once also was change of shape necessary Yeah that was my thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Homer Simpson Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 I'm starting to worry that this goes to penalties and we don't get awarded any. 4 43 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Knight Lebel coming on for McCrorie shortly. Exellent perhaps he could produce a paul mardon moment 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 4 mins extra time Edited February 7 by cityexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: We will have minimum 3 more players all being well available this Saturday. Then the return to a back 3, sorry a bit self-inflicted. Who would you have brought on to play at left back on the hour mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The problem with some of our youngsters like Bell and Conway is that they'll try harder in the fa cup than the league because the FA cup is more focused on than the championship so they're trying to catch the eye of scouts from the big clubs (Or Bournemouth, probably Bournemouth) 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: We will have minimum 3 more players all being well available this Saturday. Then the return to a back 3, sorry a bit self-inflicted. King and Roberts wouldn't of made it. Knight although has bundles of energy can't be run into the ground. It's needs must. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 4 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 A tired ball by a Forest player sparks a Bristol City counter attack which ends with Matty James having a goal-bound attempt blocked. Moments later Forest break but the Championship side just about do enough to get it clear. Into stoppage time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Banjo Island said: Exellent perhaps he could produce a paul mardon moment Envisioning a joe Bryan v rovers moment for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Do teams get an extra sub in Extra time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 If it goes to extra-time may be worth giving OTC some minutes, keep Joe Williams fresh for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Understand need to change players given coming back from injury, but why make 3 changes at once also was change of shape necessary Who would you have put at left back then? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Hopefully et stops this Nottingham Forest momentum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 FFS!! 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Rudy said: The problem with some of our youngsters like Bell and Conway is that they'll try harder in the fa cup than the league because the FA cup is more focused on than the championship so they're trying to catch the eye of scouts from the big clubs (Or Bournemouth, probably Bournemouth) Do you actually believe that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: Who would you have brought on to play at left back on the hour mark? I wouldnt have made the change at that point in time. James for King is fine. Not sure about Cornick for Knight. Cornick for one of the wide men perhaps. Interesting choice of the term left back given that we appear to have gone to a back 3/5, have wingbacks. Edited February 7 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Harry said: Who would you have put at left back then? Exactly, also don’t see much of a problem changing to a back three right before they bring their arguably most dangerous players on the pitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 minutes ago, Rudy said: Looks like we're going to extra time, hopefully this doesn't turn out like Leeds vs Plymouth yesterday What, three goals for the away side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, Rudy said: The problem with some of our youngsters like Bell and Conway is that they'll try harder in the fa cup than the league because the FA cup is more focused on than the championship so they're trying to catch the eye of scouts from the big clubs (Or Bournemouth, probably Bournemouth) Absolute rubbish! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kid in the Riot Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 Undefeated over 90 minutes in four games against two different Premier League teams. 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, ollywhyte said: If it goes to extra-time may be worth giving OTC some minutes, keep Joe Williams fresh for the weekend TGH is back Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Do you actually believe that? Well the FA cup is where players catch attention then the championship is where scouting is finalised 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, Gert Mare said: FFS!! Gutted for 30 mins extra are ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, Gert Mare said: FFS!! Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I wouldnt have made the change at that point in time. James for King is fine. Not sure about Cornick for Knight. Roberts would have had to come off on 60 minutes, that would have been agreed with the medical staff before the game had started. So who you bringing on to keep it a back 4 in place of Roberts? Edited February 7 by Betty Swallocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Extra Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 End of the 90 to extra time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, cityexile said: Eh? Just preparing for extra time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Great effort. They have sounded more likely than us last 20, but it’s not been all one way in that time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Undefeated over 90 minutes in four games against two different Premier League teams. Gotta do it against Championship opposition starting Saturday. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Should be going straight to pens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Betty Swallocks said: Robert’s would have had to come off on 60 minutes, that would have been agreed with the medical staff before the game had started. So who you bringing on to keep it a back 4 in place of Roberts? You know this or is it an assumption? Tanner wouldn't be the worst..or the least bad option..definitely can't put Bell or Mehmeti there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Undefeated over 90 minutes in four games against two different Premier League teams. Got to be happy with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Conceding twice over 360 minutes of football against two premier league sides, one of them in the top 8, is nothing to turn your nose up at. Very good display 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 4 minutes ago, Gert Mare said: FFS!! Made me think I was about to hear 2-1 especially because i saw that as a Forest attack was forming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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