City_USA Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, Rossi the Robin said: What worries me as well is we don’t ever seem to have Plan B Not too convinced of his Plan A TBH. Not enjoying this Manning ball one bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Sykes on one of his receive the ball stop, and pass it backwards, games again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) Don't worry, I'm sure Manning will make a couple of early subs, change our formation and play two up front. .... and I'm just waiting for Bobby Ewing to come out the shower, as i want to use the bathroom Edited September 14 by Slack Bladder 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: When was the last city team with a plan B ? 1908! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Does anyone have a different stream, keeps cutting out for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 God this is awful we are missing the experience of Matty James we are running around like headless chickens and no attacking quality 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 We look a total shambles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 This is very poor, no out ball for Cam, again. Comical mistake by normally reliable Max. I fear another 'Derby' tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 It's been a 50/50 game since the howler. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 We’ve no energy , do our players run with the ball NO trying pass through eye of a needle and we ain’t good enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 This is bringing me back to the final parts of the LJ era, where the performances became stale and uninspiring, and it was hard to follow the match with any interest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, old_eastender said: Sykes on one of his receive the ball stop, and pass it backwards, games again. That's coached though, look at him under Pearson who was all about getting the ball into the box as fast as possible. If he whips in a cross or tries to beat his man chances are he'll be dropped by Manning for not following the gameplan. Sykes has shown over and over again under Pearson, he's not suddenly turned crap, he's following orders. Mannings whole thing is to retain possession and rework it until a better opportunity. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Asked to play out the back as it's written in the FA Principles of Play handbook and we wilt under any tiny bit of pressure Blackburn put us under. Blackburn not doing anything special, just working hard and winning their duels man for man and running into space. Not a mad science but it's making us panic and we look frightened. Look how easy it was to throw away our hard to break down identity, going to take a long time to build a new one back up from scratch in line with this head coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Since Manning has come in Sykes has been absolutely dogshit. This performance is clueless again and Manningball is sucking out all the enjoyment out of it. There is no plan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 We are so one dimensional. 1 minute ago, westonred said: we are running around like headless chickens I think we're running around exactly as we've been told to run around. That's the problem. It's all too easy to work out and nullify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Very very poor. Watching it on a stream from Spain… might go back to the beach.. but this is so addictive. Must change this at half time as so poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Armstrong offers more pressing and jeopardy for defenders. Fally needs to do more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 It’s slowly getting worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, Spike said: That's coached though, look at him under Pearson who was all about getting the ball into the box as fast as possible. If he whips in a cross or tries to beat his man chances are he'll be dropped by Manning for not following the gameplan. Sykes has shown over and over again under Pearson, he's not suddenly turned crap, he's following orders. Mannings whole thing is to retain possession and rework it until a better opportunity. The same shit that was moving Mainwaring towards the door last season, then he changed tack to save his arse. Wonder how long it'll take this time?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCiderEd Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Blackburn have no real need to engage high up the pitch.....just let us have it to give it to them. Complete dross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temp Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Dont suppose Oxford want him back, how are they managing without him.......oh they seem to be managing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, The Original OTIB said: Armstrong offers more pressing and jeopardy for defenders. Fally needs to do more work. Said the same earlier, also Fallys passing is so unfocused at times, it's almost like he isn't aware of his surroundings at times and makes a poor pass because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, The Original OTIB said: Armstrong offers more pressing and jeopardy for defenders. Fally needs to do more work. We are certainly missing his pressure, I'd like to see him come on for Sykes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Williams passing is shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Williams passing ability is non existent! Every pass is 5 yards off line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Listening to Gary Owers, he’s so frustrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 This is depressing football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityGill Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Im sorry, but Williams passing is awful. For me he doesn’t do enough defensively in midfield to justify how often he gives the ball away. Knight seems to have disappears this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 14 Admin Share Posted September 14 Two bang average teams at the moment only separated by a moment of Oleary madness We've got no out ball as Mayalu not in the game, fortunately Blackburn are nothing special so we're still in the game 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, old_eastender said: We are certainly missing his pressure, I'd like to see him come on for Sykes. Manning won't keep Sinclair and Fally on together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Thing is Blackburn not much better…so all is not lost yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Blackburn commentators absolutely rinsing our football style 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Blackburn commentator called us 'lacklustre' and I think he was being kind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Sideways sideways sideways, then back to MOL, rinse and repeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Sykes and Williams need hooking at HT. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Williams, Vyner and Sykes have been really disappointing on the ball. O'Leary obviously the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 I’ll say it for the Millionth time. Williams and Knight don’t work. They’ve been awful most the season. Blackburn arn’t much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 What is the point of Mark Sykes again? Worst ‘winger’ in the league man 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, phantom said: Two bang average teams at the moment only separated by a moment of Oleary madness We've got no out ball as Mayalu not in the game, fortunately Blackburn are nothing special so we're still in the game We'll probably win this with a pen and set piece goal and it's more paper over the cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Just now, Super said: Sykes and Williams need hooking at HT. Along with a few others. Awful performance so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Anyone remember when Sykes was a good player? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Away fans ironically cheering each backwards pass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Williams and Sykes really do not fit a possession-based team. Sykes was great under a countering team with space to run into, which we were under Pearson. He does not have the flair or unpredictability to work under this setup. Would like to see these two replaced by McGuane, or by Bird dropping back, and Yu in the next match. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 45minutes into the game and there’s been 1 shot on target, of which it was blackburns and they scored. I don’t know about anyone else but i’m finding this new era of front foot attacking high tempo football absolutely riveting! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirlieBeachRed Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, Roe said: Blackburn commentators absolutely rinsing our football style Yes said is lacklustre to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Just now, Alan Dicks said: Anyone remember when Sykes was a good player? Yep. Had a decent manager at the time too. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 “Worst 45 minutes of the season” from the commentator… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, DT The Optimist said: Thing is Blackburn not much better…so all is not lost yet Indeed, plenty of time to go up a gear or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray savino Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 The quality of both teams is terrible. Totally error strewn with misplaced passing. We’re very disappointing. Expected more of a response at least after the Derby shambles. Got to change things around second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumb Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 That sums up City. Kept the ball well for quite a few minutes, 70 passes or so, but all in our half and when we eventually lose it had to foul Blackburn to avoid a dangerous attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, Red Army 75 said: Along with a few others. Awful performance so far Are 11 allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Just now, Barrs Court Red said: Indeed, plenty of time to go up a gear or two. New gear box required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 This is the worst 45 so far. We look awful. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh II Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Summary: we're utter dross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOZDA Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 This current approach/set up clearly isn't working. Take Williams off, drop Bird to CM (not a 10 imo). Put Twine in 10 (is a 10!) and put some pace/wingers out wide (Mehmeti/Yu) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumb Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, Alan Dicks said: Anyone remember when Sykes was a good player? I remember a period when he used to run at the full back and cause problems. Seems a long time ago now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Reckon we've set a record for backward passes in this half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Blackburns press is smart, 3 man press, 2 drop off to cover a pass, one goes, pass it played, chaser drops off and another goes meaning the passing options are covered and we're under constant pressure on the ball and we have no-one moving to force them to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 13 minutes ago, BCFC Rich said: Does anyone have a different stream, keeps cutting out for me? You're lucky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Let’s put some players on who have pace and can actually get past a man shall we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Just now, AppyDAZE said: Are 11 allowed? This is the worst performance I’ve seen in a long while. Bordering on embarrassing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 3 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Blackburn commentator called us 'lacklustre' and I think he was being kind. Yep, said every football supporter wants to be entertained, he needs to try watching this shite week in week out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 3 minutes ago, Alan Dicks said: Anyone remember when Sykes was a good player? 12 months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Just now, Red Army 75 said: This is the worst performance I’ve seen in a long while. Bordering on embarrassing Oh dear. I’m only listening on R Bristol and they agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Remember when Eustace’s Birmingham were comfortably better than us at AG, and for many that was the sign that Nige had to go and we needed a new head coach to take us forward? 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 At least the Gas are losing. is that how it works? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Sorry to say that we look like precisely the sort of hit and hope - and just a little bit dirty - side that I can’t abide. What on earth is going on?! Shapeless mess. Surely this isn’t part of a plan. We’re not playing to any of our supposed strengths. The players look confused and second best. Men against boys all over the pitch. Abysmal. Lucky to still be in this match. Manning has work to do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCiderEd Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Leroy, "Sykes has had a tough 1st half"....translates to he's been utter pants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Absolutely pants. Bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 We've learned bugger all in two weeks, haven't we? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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