kidjupiter Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Just now, Jose said: We in the final third are absolutely comedy gold at times. Mehmeti needs to pick a pass there. I thought he did quite well there, bit unlucky, although could've squared it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Just now, Galley is our king said: FFS! Someone have a SHOT!!!!! ...but not Williams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Despite Sinclair being a nuisance, nothing as yet to provide encouragement we are going to be better in the final third. Mehmeti non existent, Sykes lacking quality. If you could sum up our performance for the whole of last season, this showing would be it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 2 minutes ago, downendcity said: Can't watch as in Kenya, but from comments about not shooting I've long felt that all to often when in and around the box we don't act instinctively, overthink and lose the chance. Yep, seems like the same old same old Jealous of your location. Absolutely love Kenya, Tanzania too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray savino Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Mehmeti and Sykes execution of passes and crosses are terrible so far. Armstrong not subtle but makes stuff happen. Okay build up but for me real problem seems the final ball and decision making in the box. Get that right we have a chance. If not expect mid table because we aren’t clinical enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 2 minutes ago, One Team said: Just thinking the same what a solid target man. He must be watching this thinking he’d love to play off him. He’d score a hatful with Sinclair to do the channel running and physical stuff we’ve often forced Conway to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobBobbin Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Build up is significantly better than last season. More movement, better balance with Birds left foot in there. Still could be better, but we are breaking lines more often which is good to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Williams looks really off the pace. Armstrong looks strong. Bird great footwork. Really think that Nelson should be getting ready for that left hand side in the not too distant future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) Guess we need reinforcements to up quality. Is that not what we were promised when talk of top six? Edited August 10 by Ivorguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 It’s all good to say we’ve been the better side but if you cannot take a chance. Build up play prior makes it all worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Just now, Engvall’s Splinter said: Despite Sinclair being a nuisance, nothing as yet to provide encouragement we are going to be better in the final third. Mehmeti non existent, Sykes lacking quality. If you could sum up our performance for the whole of last season, this showing would be it. This is why we needed Twine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Hard to know what to make of this. We've been the better team and really dominant this last 10-15m or so... but Hull have had better chances and looked more likely to actually put it in the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 6 minutes ago, BobBobBobbin said: Jason Knight has had an absolute stinker on the ball today. Great off it as always... Williams isn’t much better, lost count how many poor touches and passes he’s had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Williams has had a shocker this half too . Yellow card after 10 mins has just nullified him . Need Stokes or Naismith on at HT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankhead1986Manc Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 SHOOT! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Why are we so bad at throw ins, we always throw the ball in, have a look and then go backwards into our own half. If the players were a little more alert we could catch them off guard. It seems to be the thing we do every throw in within the final third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Pompey 2-1 up at Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Armstrong looking solid up front . Williams and Sykes poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORANGE500 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, BobBobBobbin said: Build up is significantly better than last season. More movement, better balance with Birds left foot in there. Still could be better, but we are breaking lines more often which is good to see. Steady on way too positive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, ray savino said: Mehmeti and Sykes execution of passes and crosses are terrible so far. Armstrong not subtle but makes stuff happen. Okay build up but for me real problem seems the final ball and decision making in the box. Get that right we have a chance. If not expect mid table because we aren’t clinical enough. Not sure how you can say not subtle, the way he laid the ball off to Sykes after his run was calm and measured. He's not just a bulldozer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Just now, IAmNick said: Hard to know what to make of this. We've been the better team and really dominant this last 10-15m or so... but Hull have had better chances and looked more likely to actually put it in the net. Just lack of composure and final ball lacking Wells would have stuck a few of these opportunities away 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 10 Admin Share Posted August 10 7 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Sounds much like last season. Little goal threat. Would that be accurate summary? If you remember the 89/90 team, we thought we’d score with every attack, last year and so far this game, the opposite is true…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robin_unreliant Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, The Journalist said: He must be watching this thinking he’d love to play off him. He’d score a hatful with Sinclair to do the channel running and physical stuff we’ve often forced Conway to do. Problem there is virtually no side plays with two up front and Liam certainly wouldn't. Can't see TC as a 10 either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 That was a mixed bag some things really good some really bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Will Manning not make substitutions until too late? Or has he learnt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 4 minutes ago, The dastardly red said: Seriously? Can’t cross can’t shoot can’t beat a man with pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 After we signed Bird all I read from Derby fans was how he's not that good and they have better.... if they have better Derby must have one hell of a midfield, Bird looks like one of our best deals in a long time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I’m not even sure this Sykes is the same player as what he used to be. Williams doing what he usually does in games where he has to be on the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I think we have pinged the ball round well, looked confident, pressed well, shape has been good and are the better team…until we get near their box. Really like Armstrong. It’s ended with Max being the one who has made the better saves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Just now, robin_unreliant said: Problem there is virtually no side plays with two up front and Liam certainly wouldn't. Can't see TC as a 10 either It’s time to bring it back, end this woke nonsense of 1 up top. Bring back 4-4-2, return of the big bastard and the little fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 2 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Guess we need reinforcements to up quality. Is that not what we were promised when talk of top six? I believe that Fally and Armstrong could come good in the fullness of time. In the fullness of time is the salient point there unfortunately. Don't think they are poor signings but they are young, raw and we really need a prime years striker in addition (IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 HT 0-0. For me we need Wells on, push Bird back to play CM and take off Williams (who has been really poor and is on a yelow). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) Decent first half, in which we probably finished the half stronger. Some woeful decision-making in the final third; Mehmeti should’ve pulled it back for Bird, who would’ve had an open goal. That highlights our lack of quality in the final third. Estupinan should’ve scored; shot straight at Max from point-blank range. Edited August 10 by tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 We need to keep knocking on the door against that poor Hull defence whilst also remaining vigilant to the threat they pose up front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudgun Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Pish up front and the one guy who knows where the goal is on the bench. Get Mayulu on FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) 4 minutes ago, CiderHider said: This is why we needed Twine. So we should’ve either stumped up the cash or found an alternative. We’ve known for about 4 years we’ve needed someone to create and chip in with goals from midfield. Edited August 10 by Engvall’s Splinter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Nothings changed in the summer. Neat and tidy at times. Sloppy at others. Still lack any quality in the final third. Armstrong causes problems but doesn’t scream goals. Think Bird would look better along side Knight. There for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 That was a bore, come on City 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, Ivorguy said: Will Manning not make substitutions until too late? Or has he learnt ? Who should he bring on though? I think the problem is we don't really have the type of player we need on right now sat on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Meh-meti - not for me I’m afraid - not at this level. Skykes is way off the pace. And we can’t pick a pass in the final third for toffee. Hull are shit at the back and we’ve not got the vision to play a man in. It’s really poor upfront. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 We look really well coached. Team working well as a unit, particularly the press which has been fantastic. However, we lack moments of individual quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I watched the early preseason games when Wells looked great in the 10 role - did he have a shocker in a later game or is Manning more concerned with the press? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Mehmeti again the stand out for me, just so much tidier and threatening than anyone else. Have to win this as Hull are very poor. 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Not a bad half. Just need that little bit of composure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Not to bad, some terrible decision making in the final third. Get that final ball right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Williams having, one of those post signing a new contract, ‘mares. Crossing and passing way off. Final ball and decisions in last quarter, AGAIN, looking to be a big issue. Upside is Armstrong looks lively and O’Leary exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 When on the ball City players are not being muscled off the ball. Playing out from the back, the players appear to be confident whilst dribbling. When attacking, we appear to commit more players than last season and for the corners, we've had as many as seven players up front. First HT impression, the team looks better than last season. Now to see what the HT talk from the boss produces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 New season, same frustrations. Some really good play with good pressing and Armstrong has done well, but so wasteful in the final third and our dead ball crossing has been dreadful. We should of scored at least once but two terrific saves from Max has denied Hull too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Our wide play and the speed really lets us down. We’re having to play so narrow up top because we can’t beat a man and deliver a cross into the danger area. Hull had that break and a whipped cross put City in trouble instantly and it was a point blank save from Max to keep us at 0-0. Max really starting to look like a very impressive keeper. If we can beat a man and get crosses in Armstrong will be a real menace because of his sheer strength. We don’t seem to have learned anything about our problems last season up top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasSavage88 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 We look good bar the front 3 and Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) This game just shows our inefficiency in that final 3rd of the pitch and why we desperately need that attacking midfielder to knit everything together up there. We have done everything right apart from the decision making in the final 3rd with our passing. Time to pay the money for twine. Dickie and vyner need to concentrate a little better aswell armstrong looks an absolute power house defenders don't know weather to go tight to him or drop off he's creating alot of uncertainty for them with his pace and power. Edited August 10 by BCFC31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Wade Wilson said: It’s time to bring it back, end this woke nonsense of 1 up top. Bring back 4-4-2, return of the big bastard and the little fella. Overload in midfield, player(s) out position to help compensate- switch play overload wide area.. Or striker drops back, fighting a lone solitary battle 2 v 1 vs CBs. It would depend on the striker really. Edited August 10 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Shame Hirakawa got injured. Can't help feeling he'd have started in place of one of Mehmeti and Sykes. And deservedly so on this showing. Stagnant and lack of end product from both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95red Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Have we improved from last season on that 45 .Games there for the taking !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Thought we looked better then last year in getting the ball to the final third. Still the same problems once we reach it though. Hesitancy, poor decision making, poor delivery. Take your pick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, BasSavage88 said: We look good bar the front 3 and Williams I think Armstrong has done well 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratz260689 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I would take one of the midfielders off and put muyali up top with Armstrong, think we can cause them even more problems!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 We seem to be overplaying in the final 3rd rather than SHOOTING. Barca we aren't so just have a pop boys rather than trying the virtually impossible pass all the time. We don't shoot, we don't score. I must say, Hull aren't as bad as made out but we should be looking to take advantage as they will have reinforcements at some point. Sincs is worrying their CHs, at times, so use him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, BasSavage88 said: We look good bar the front 3 and Williams I thought Armstrong had a good first half. Looks really strong and had lead the line well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Sykes has played a couple of nice passes to release an underlapping run from Tanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, Gert Mare said: Our wide play and the speed really lets us down. We’re having to play so narrow up top because we can’t beat a man and deliver a cross into the danger area. Hull had that break and a whipped cross put City in trouble instantly and it was a point blank save from Max to keep us at 0-0. Max really starting to look like a very impressive keeper. If we can beat a man and get crosses in Armstrong will be a real menace because of his sheer strength. We don’t seem to have learned anything about our problems last season up top. That whipped ball from a deep position where they had no business generating such a good chance from, in contrast to Sykes probably about 5 minutes prior from a better position put the ball out for a throw in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 2 minutes ago, Hocca said: Mehmeti again the stand out for me, just so much tidier and threatening than anyone else. Have to win this as Hull are very poor. How on earth have you come to this conclusion. He’s barely had a touch in the game and when he has he made the wrong decisions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 5 minutes ago, Wade Wilson said: It’s time to bring it back, end this woke nonsense of 1 up top. Bring back 4-4-2, return of the big bastard and the little fella. What about 1 up top has anything to do with "woke"? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Same as last season. We had the ball but did little with it. Final third we look lost, though liking Armstrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 7 minutes ago, INCRED said: Just lack of composure and final ball lacking Wells would have stuck a few of these opportunities away Imo we should get Naismith & Wells on & not wait untill it's too late.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey86 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Did someone here say Armstrong has played wide before? I wouldn’t mind seeing him and Bell flanking a central striker. Not a euphemism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasSavage88 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, Malago said: I thought Armstrong had a good first half. Looks really strong and had lead the line well. Good physical presence but not much else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Just now, HoldenBall said: How on earth have you come to this conclusion. He’s barely had a touch in the game and when he has he made the wrong decisions Low bar here at Bristol City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudgun Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, Gratz260689 said: I would take one of the midfielders off and put muyali up top with Armstrong, think we can cause them even more problems!! Agree, Williams off for Fally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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