Popular Post Red Army 75 Posted March 29 Popular Post Share Posted March 29 (edited) Thought he was excellent. My man of the match Edited March 29 by Red Army 75 25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 My MotM too, Max also a contender (I’m forgiving him the pass to Vyner!). Anis had two moments of brilliance today, but I think MotM was… generous 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Didn't rate mehmeti atall today, yes he does the hard stuff easy but can he please just do the simple stuff Roberts played excellent I thought 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Thought Pring was outstanding. Max MOM and Roberts and James mentioned in despatches. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 17 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Thought he was excellent. My man of the match Agree. That level of composure on ball at back with way we want to play under manning makes a massive difference. At least it did today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Mine too, outstanding. Didn’t shirk the physical side, quick & good on the ball. Pring was also excellent as were Dickie & James (as usual). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 4 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Didn’t shirk the physical sid One of the things I called out when he signed. He pressures his opponent with his body, rather than tacking per se. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Said exactly the same his best performance for us today, think Max was MOM for me though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Yep, my MOTM as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 35 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said: Thought Pring was outstanding. Max MOM and Roberts and James mentioned in despatches. Exactly what I said in the matchday thread. Roberts, James and Pring were all excellent. I exclude O’Leary from that as his mistake led to a golden chance and his other saves were down to poor finishing from Vardy. 1 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 46 minutes ago, Slack said: Didn't rate mehmeti atall today, yes he does the hard stuff easy but can he please just do the simple stuff Roberts played excellent I thought What has Mehmeti ever done for us apart from the roads, viaducts, health system oh, and that brilliant finish to win us the game 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 51 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said: Thought Pring was outstanding. Max MOM and Roberts and James mentioned in despatches. Agree mate with that would say wells though is gone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Slack said: Didn't rate mehmeti atall today, yes he does the hard stuff easy but can he please just do the simple stuff Roberts played excellent I thought We got ten lads to do the simple stuff, do we need eleven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said: Thought he was excellent. My man of the match Round pegs round holes, isn’t this supposed to be his best position? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRobsBiggestFan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, A Horse With No Name said: Thought Pring was outstanding. Max MOM and Roberts and James mentioned in despatches. That I agree with! Pring and Robert’s had Ndidi and Fatuwu to deal with and defended well against them both, but Max’s saves puts him out as MOM, James bought calm to the midfield and I think playing Knight further back helped us as well 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Roberts played in his natural position today and it showed. Playing him on the left side of a back three allows Pring to play as a wing back which adds a bit of extra defensive cover and extra attacking bite in midfield 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Was interesting to see him have such a good game at centre back giving that is where he played all season for Derby County and there fans said they thought he was better at CB then full back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Played an interesting position today , but played it well. I thought he and Pring rotated really well. MotM is a decent shout. Knight was good , thee were a few that were ok, but I thought he stood out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I really like him as a player and hope we keep him long term. Good decision not to let him go out on loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 2 hours ago, pongo88 said: Roberts played in his natural position today and it showed. Playing him on the left side of a back three allows Pring to play as a wing back which adds a bit of extra defensive cover and extra attacking bite in midfield Came here to say this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 My MotM too and said as much after. Was absolutely faultless especially in possession. Also a big fan of how fast we were to second balls. Every. Single. Time. We were first. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 51 minutes ago, Olé said: My MotM too and said as much after. Was absolutely faultless especially in possession. Also a big fan of how fast we were to second balls. Every. Single. Time. We were first. I said that on the MTD. It was so noticeable, that and we always had players on the edge of the box when we attacked to get a second bite of the cherry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 MotM for me , playing an interesting role , at least from my alcohol infected eyes. Seemed to be a CB that stepped out to almost man mark at times. I thought him and Pring looked a brilliant combination , specially as he sees himself as a more forward looking player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Very good at LCB today. I think he’ll be a real star there if LM persists with that sort of formation. Another gem unearthed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 41 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: MotM for me , playing an interesting role , at least from my alcohol infected eyes. Seemed to be a CB that stepped out to almost man mark at times. I thought him and Pring looked a brilliant combination , specially as he sees himself as a more forward looking player. Noticeable that ZV attached himself to KDH when he got into our final 30. And we were happy to go 3v3 with a WB ready to tuck-in. Too often in the past we’ve gone 3v1 and been overworked in midfield. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 5 hours ago, BigRobsBiggestFan said: That I agree with! Pring and Robert’s had Ndidi and Fatuwu to deal with and defended well against them both, but Max’s saves puts him out as MOM, James bought calm to the midfield and I think playing Knight further back helped us as well Better balance today but worries me that Manning said after it was to counter Leicester (the 3 at back). It worked Manning, keep it this way, possibly like to see Sykes ahead of Tanner on the right. Albeit McCrorie was a threat when he came on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 20 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Better balance today but worries me that Manning said after it was to counter Leicester (the 3 at back). It worked Manning, keep it this way, possibly like to see Sykes ahead of Tanner on the right. Albeit McCrorie was a threat when he came on. One thing that Manning has done is counter other teams threats. He studies teams and does a lot of work watching sides, we know that . Against sides like Leicester , it's easier IMO, they give you room to play, that hasn't been our problem. It's how we beat sides that sit in and how we get those players on the pitch to hurt teams. Today against a good side I thought Tanner would start , better defensively than McCrorie . I don't think Plymouth will sit in, but I think McCrorie may start to give us more going forward. As for Sykes , he would be one of the first names on the team sheet for me. Just coming on he seems to up the energy and work rate. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsham Alf Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 He’s a very good player. So comfortable on the ball with excellent passing range. Uses the ball far better than Cam who I do like. Has fully earned an extended run in the side and I expect him to be a regular herein 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 12 hours ago, 1960maaan said: One thing that Manning has done is counter other teams threats. He studies teams and does a lot of work watching sides, we know that . Against sides like Leicester , it's easier IMO, they give you room to play, that hasn't been our problem. It's how we beat sides that sit in and how we get those players on the pitch to hurt teams. Today against a good side I thought Tanner would start , better defensively than McCrorie . I don't think Plymouth will sit in, but I think McCrorie may start to give us more going forward. As for Sykes , he would be one of the first names on the team sheet for me. Just coming on he seems to up the energy and work rate. Sykes showed again yesterday he has to play in a “forward” role. Wasted at RWB imho, in fact ineffective when he plays there. You could argue that if LM continues to play 3421 Sykes for Twine makes summer recruitment easier? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 13 hours ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Better balance today but worries me that Manning said after it was to counter Leicester (the 3 at back). It worked Manning, keep it this way, possibly like to see Sykes ahead of Tanner on the right. Albeit McCrorie was a threat when he came on. Yes a much improved McCrorie performance from his damp squib appearances recently. Makes me think he's back fully fit again and ready to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I really like him, technically very good, quick and strong in the air 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, Red-Robbo said: Yes a much improved McCrorie performance from his damp squib appearances recently. Makes me think he's back fully fit again and ready to contribute. Especially if he could learn to square the ball instead of shooting into the side netting, something Sykes was also guilty of. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 (edited) 3 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Especially if he could learn to square the ball instead of shooting into the side netting, something Sykes was also guilty of. I was happy that he was able to take the ball into their final third at a time when Leicester were upping the pressure on us. If he was a natural goal scorer he'd play up front rather than where he does. Edited March 30 by Red-Robbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 16 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I was happy that he was able to take the ball into their final third at a time when Leicester were upping the pressure on us. If he was a natural goal scorer he'd play up front rather than where he does. Each of his 3 chances he’s sliced / miscued going for power. If he strikes it cleanly he gets it on target. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Each of his 3 chances he’s sliced / miscued going for power. If he strikes it cleanly he gets it on target. Probably a rush of blood to the head - saw his name on the score and then messed them up…………. Edited March 30 by Robbored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 32 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I was happy that he was able to take the ball into their final third at a time when Leicester were upping the pressure on us. If he was a natural goal scorer he'd play up front rather than where he does. I was similarly pleased, but just thought it a shame that, having done all the hard work so well, he chose to shoot from an optimistic angle rather than square it, where natural goal scorers were ready and available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 21 hours ago, tin said: Exactly what I said in the matchday thread. Roberts, James and Pring were all excellent. I exclude O’Leary from that as his mistake led to a golden chance and his other saves were down to poor finishing from Vardy. His mistake? Are you talking about Vyners pass that went straight to Vardy in front of goal which OLeary saved or something else? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 48 minutes ago, REDOXO said: His mistake? Are you talking about Vyners pass that went straight to Vardy in front of goal which OLeary saved or something else? Poor decision from Max to pass to Zak, who compounded that decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 The Roberts I saw yesterday must have been an imposter. Where's the one I saw play so badly against Coventry? Glad to see Roberts play so well. He certainly ain't a chinless wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Poor decision from Max to pass to Zak, who compounded that decision. We play out. Knowing there will be a press. Vyner was available. He could have played it back to Max but he shanked it to Vardy. I’m not sure Mr Manning would be looking much further than a defender who put the ball at the feet of an England center forward myself, rather than a perfectly good, controllable pass from a goalkeeper previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 minute ago, REDOXO said: We play out. Knowing there will be a press. Vyner was available. He could have played it back to Max but he shanked it to Vardy. I’m not sure Mr Manning would be looking much further than a defender who put the ball at the feet of an England center forward myself, rather than a perfectly good, controllable pass from a goalkeeper previously. He could have, yes, but then Max is under pressure. Just launch the effing thing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Just now, Davefevs said: He could have, yes, but then Max is under pressure. Just launch the effing thing The point of playing out (as you know better than anyone) is to often invite the press leaving space behind the presser. Thus Max to Zach. Leicester players move to the ball Zach back to max who in theory finds the players behind the press The reality is we eff it up or Max kicks for touch…..theory is great practice/execution iffy as per! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: Each of his 3 chances he’s sliced / miscued going for power. If he strikes it cleanly he gets it on target. I thought he may be doing the modern thing of striking across the ball and not quite nailing it. 6 minutes ago, REDOXO said: We play out. Knowing there will be a press. Vyner was available. He could have played it back to Max but he shanked it to Vardy. I’m not sure Mr Manning would be looking much further than a defender who put the ball at the feet of an England center forward myself, rather than a perfectly good, controllable pass from a goalkeeper previously. Shocking choice of pass from Max , then Zak did as bad. The ball from OLeary got to Vyner as the challenge came in , he should have put his foot through it. The still below shows Vyner had nowhere to go by the time the ball got to him. TBF it may have looked a better option when Max looked , but the two Leicester players were already on the move and the ball would have to have been much firmer to give Vyner a chance of laying it off. Great save all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I watched the 15 minute highlights on Sky this morning . Poor play all round but Zak actually calls for the ball when marked . Max should never pass to him but why is he calling for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavington Robin Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 32 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: I watched the 15 minute highlights on Sky this morning . Poor play all round but Zak actually calls for the ball when marked . Max should never pass to him but why is he calling for it. That’s how I saw it both to blame but in the end it didn’t matter fortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, steviestevieneville said: I watched the 15 minute highlights on Sky this morning . Poor play all round but Zak actually calls for the ball when marked . Max should never pass to him but why is he calling for it. Does possibly look like that , both at fault but Max facing play can see whats behind Vyner shouldn't play it to him. They all need to sharpen up , there was a safer ball on to Dickie that looked as easy to play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 (edited) On 29/03/2024 at 16:17, NewquayRed said: Round pegs round holes, isn’t this supposed to be his best position? On 29/03/2024 at 17:00, pongo88 said: Roberts played in his natural position today and it showed. Playing him on the left side of a back three allows Pring to play as a wing back which adds a bit of extra defensive cover and extra attacking bite in midfield Didn’t realise that Roberts prefers playing centre back. Bristol City Live pointed this out too: “The summer signing from Brighton & Hove Albion has long made it clear he sees himself as a centre-back, to the point he openly rejected the Seagulls’ attempts to convert him into a full-back in his later academy days only to then end up being one on loan at Derby County.” Long may it continue. Edited March 31 by eardun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, eardun said: Didn’t realise that Roberts prefers playing centre back. Bristol City Live pointed this out too: “The summer signing from Brighton & Hove Albion has long made it clear he sees himself as a centre-back, to the point he openly rejected the Seagulls’ attempts to convert him into a full-back in his later academy days only to then end up being one on loan at Derby County.” Long may it continue. Think he said he wants to play in midfield too, thinks he has the teckers for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 6 hours ago, eardun said: Didn’t realise that Roberts prefers playing centre back. Bristol City Live pointed this out too: 4 hours ago, Davefevs said: Think he said he wants to play in midfield too, thinks he has the teckers for it. He said he has the attributes of a modern day FB , he wants to be a good footballer. He said he thinks he can play CB, but want to be seen as an all round footballer. You can hear it here.... https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/haydon-roberts-qpr-press-conference-february-2024/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 I know I have gone early on this. But what a half of football from him. Really good footballer. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 (edited) I think it suits him having Pring outside him. Likewise Tanner and McCrorie on the other side. Edited April 10 by The Fat Controller 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Played so much better since being in his natural position, who da funk it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BcfcAllen Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 1 minute ago, The Fat Controller said: I think it suits him having Pring outside him. Likewise Tanner and McCrorie on the other side. Was thinking exactly this myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 We saw the signs in pre-season, and he just looks like a very very good example of recruiting young talent. I know we like to berate the powers that be, but players like Knight, Roberts and Sykes have been really good additions. Hopefully Stokes and Bird can hit those levels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Why the hell did he handle that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Player of the match for me... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Proper player him. That ball to Wells for the 5th was sensational. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjmcity Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 ******* prime Thiago silva that boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said: I know I have gone early on this. But what a half of football from him. Really good footballer. Said elsewhere that I think he could be a transfer out in the making. Very very good player so hope I’m wrong but I don’t think his performances will be going unnoticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Not Gas Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 8 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Player of the match for me... And me but Williams a close 2nd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Buy a young LB/LWB to deputise for Pringy and keep Roberts in the CB pool surely. What’s impressing me most is his technical ability. Rare for a defender to have such ability in the tight spots. Brilliant tonight - again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 We look very good as a squad at the back now, great options not much if any tinkering needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 So good on the ball. Not short of confidence the lad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, mozo said: We saw the signs in pre-season, and he just looks like a very very good example of recruiting young talent. I know we like to berate the powers that be, but players like Knight, Roberts and Sykes have been really good additions. Hopefully Stokes and Bird can hit those levels. Recruitment has generally been improving over 2+ years. Now let’s see who we get as the 9 and 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 43 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Player of the match for me... That was Joe Williams for me - he was terrific and showed exactly why City signed him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 36 minutes ago, NewquayRed said: We look very good as a squad at the back now, great options not much if any tinkering needed This summer we don’t need to sign any defensive players IMO. Focus on creative players and goalscorers, adding much needed pace and physical strength. I would say we still need a good keeper to challenge Max, but it’s not as critical based on second half season form from MOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Roberts was absolutely class today him turning 2 blackburn players inside out in the opposition box was the highlight for me !! And he is a centre back! Unreal. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonbed Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 30 minutes ago, Robbored said: That was Joe Williams for me - he was terrific and showed exactly why City signed him. Thought Williams was quality tonight. You would have to hope that we don’t lose a player of his quality on a free 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, archie andrews said: Player of the match for me... I thought the same. Just very assured and recycled the ball into attacking positions so well. Some pretty nifty footwork on display at times as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Spoonbed said: Thought Williams was quality tonight. You would have to hope that we don’t lose a player of his quality on a free Quality and just the right age too. ie in and around peak years for his position but maybe with injuries hopefully gone he can still add just a little bit more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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