WayOutWest Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Today couldn't have gone any better!! Credit where credit is due. There has been much said, last season and in the close season, and to say LJ has divided opinion is an understatement. I was certainly one of his detractors during last season. But, if you take into account pre-season preparation, incoming and outgoing players and the full 90 minutes today, you would have to say outstanding job LJ. All that hard work paid off. Those team meetings where playing culture, work ethic and style of play he wished to see, probably drummed into the players relentlessly was a joy to behold. They completely bought into it. The passing and movement was decisive, but it was so evident when we lost the ball. We won it back almost immediately. LJ banged on and on last season about energy. Today he got it. Make no mistake Barnsley are not a bad team. They have good players, but we wiped the floor with them. I bet they never expected us to start so brightly. I almost felt sorry for them. Our players set their own standards, and today was of the highest order. The likes of Brownhill, Bryan and Bobby Reid......well Bobby Reid, how good was he!!! all seem to have come of age. We can compete at this level. They have to have taken confidence from this. I take my hat of to LJ and his staff for a fantastically executed pre-season culminating into a very very impressive first game of the season. The jury might be out for many, but even those fans, have to concede that if feels like a very big step in the right direction. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, WayOutWest said: Make no mistake Barnsley are not a bad team. They have good players, but we wiped the floor with them. I bet they never expected us to start so brightly. I almost felt sorry for them. Our players set their own standards, and today was of the highest order. The likes of Brownhill, Bryan and Bobby Reid......well Bobby Reid, how good was he!!! all seem to have come of age. We can compete at this level. They have to have taken confidence from this. I take my hat of to LJ and his staff for a fantastically executed pre-season culminating into a very very impressive first game of the season. The jury might be out for many, but even those fans, have to concede that if feels like a very big step in the right direction. Sorry, they really are. Relegation probables at the very least, we did play well first half but they were utter rubbish. Credit LJ for selecting Reid though, goals against Yeovil & Manor Farm prove nothing, but he was really excellent today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I thought Barnsley were pretty poor today...lots of new players? Looked well off the pace. Credit where it is due, I agree...a very impressive first half. A long way to go though. If LJ can keep them performing like this he will, of course, change a few hearts and minds...let's see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwal Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Pick the right team and got the result against a very poor team. However after 60min we needed freshening up. O'dowda and gus much earlier would have been better. Give players a chance to shine against poor opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleBengal Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Credit to LJ for getting Dfs to custom make the jacket he was wearing today I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Good start although no cigar. Playing Barnsley today was like getting a bye but I think it was the manner of the win which can give us all a great deal of optimism. Lee has demonstrated that he is capable of putting out a team that can beat the best in the Championship- where he is yet to succeed is maintaining this without a gut wrenching prolonged dip in form but I think he's ready to kick on and very capable of rising to the challenge. Johnson in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I promised myself I wouldn't overreact to today's result, however it went. All I will say is that the football I saw against Yeovil and Twente looked good and we saw a very similar package today. It is however early days and Barnsley looked weak. One step at at time. Today was one step forward ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Yep, well done LJ. Only issue for me today is it's very difficult to judge where we are. Barnsley were that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between heaven and hell Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 37 minutes ago, Leveller said: I promised myself I wouldn't overreact to today's result, however it went. All I will say is that the football I saw against Yeovil and Twente looked good and we saw a very similar package today. It is however early days and Barnsley looked weak. One step at at time. Today was one step forward ........ Johnson out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 It's difficult to say whether Barnsley were so poor that any team would have looked much better than them or whether it was City's high pressing, high tempo, slick play that undid them. Id like to think it was latter...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just now, Robbored said: It's difficult to say whether Barnsley were so poor that any team would have looked much better than them or whether it was City's high pressing, high tempo, slick play that undid them. Id like to think it was latter...... Relax-they are diabolical and will be extremely fortunate to beat the drop.which is very very good news for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatwasclose Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Are we going to have one of these after every game?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Leveller said: I promised myself I wouldn't overreact to today's result, however it went. All I will say is that the football I saw against Yeovil and Twente looked good and we saw a very similar package today. It is however early days and Barnsley looked weak. One step at at time. Today was one step forward ........ yes you can only beat whats in frint of you but they were dire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Thatwasclose said: Are we going to have one of these after every game?? Not from me. It was more of a post to reflect the hard work done in preseason. It has paid off. I am surprised by the amount of people writing of Barnsley. Most would say that teams are evenly matched and on any given day anyone can beat anyone. The way we dismantled them should be applauded. Granted it's only the first game, but for all the stick he got last season, it's worth noting that the performance and result should be attributed to a great preseason. Stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'd like to see how we fare away from home with a similar style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamM Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Give it 6-8 games. Barnsley were no barometre as poor all round. Pisano, Bryan and Reid stood out. Diedhoui (sp?) enjoyed a solid debut and the midfield were effective. Would've liked to see us really turn the screw second half but it turned into a workout. One slight worry, as a new South Stander having been nomadic since the East End days.. will miss the proximity to away fans for atmosphere. Good start though. Love Eros already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 6 hours ago, WayOutWest said: Today couldn't have gone any better!! Credit where credit is due. There has been much said, last season and in the close season, and to say LJ has divided opinion is an understatement. I was certainly one of his detractors during last season. But, if you take into account pre-season preparation, incoming and outgoing players and the full 90 minutes today, you would have to say outstanding job LJ. All that hard work paid off. Those team meetings where playing culture, work ethic and style of play he wished to see, probably drummed into the players relentlessly was a joy to behold. They completely bought into it. The passing and movement was decisive, but it was so evident when we lost the ball. We won it back almost immediately. LJ banged on and on last season about energy. Today he got it. Make no mistake Barnsley are not a bad team. They have good players, but we wiped the floor with them. I bet they never expected us to start so brightly. I almost felt sorry for them. Our players set their own standards, and today was of the highest order. The likes of Brownhill, Bryan and Bobby Reid......well Bobby Reid, how good was he!!! all seem to have come of age. We can compete at this level. They have to have taken confidence from this. I take my hat of to LJ and his staff for a fantastically executed pre-season culminating into a very very impressive first game of the season. The jury might be out for many, but even those fans, have to concede that if feels like a very big step in the right direction. Steve I'm glad folks are finally seeing the light and backing our man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 9 hours ago, Danwal said: Pick the right team and got the result against a very poor team. However after 60min we needed freshening up. O'dowda and gus much earlier would have been better. Give players a chance to shine against poor opposition. Agree, Barnsley's pre-season form has been dire (beaten 4-0 by L1 Rochdale last time out). I expect us to put the work rate in to win on Tuesday, so the first real test will be at Birmingham. Now if LJ can out tactic 'arry to bring us 3 pts there, then it really will be justified congratulations on job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 9 hours ago, WayOutWest said: Today couldn't have gone any better!! Credit where credit is due. There has been much said, last season and in the close season, and to say LJ has divided opinion is an understatement. I was certainly one of his detractors during last season. But, if you take into account pre-season preparation, incoming and outgoing players and the full 90 minutes today, you would have to say outstanding job LJ. All that hard work paid off. Those team meetings where playing culture, work ethic and style of play he wished to see, probably drummed into the players relentlessly was a joy to behold. They completely bought into it. The passing and movement was decisive, but it was so evident when we lost the ball. We won it back almost immediately. LJ banged on and on last season about energy. Today he got it. Make no mistake Barnsley are not a bad team. They have good players, but we wiped the floor with them. I bet they never expected us to start so brightly. I almost felt sorry for them. Our players set their own standards, and today was of the highest order. The likes of Brownhill, Bryan and Bobby Reid......well Bobby Reid, how good was he!!! all seem to have come of age. We can compete at this level. They have to have taken confidence from this. I take my hat of to LJ and his staff for a fantastically executed pre-season culminating into a very very impressive first game of the season. The jury might be out for many, but even those fans, have to concede that if feels like a very big step in the right direction. Steve Good result today. We beat what was put in front of us. Looking forward to Birmingham and Brentford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It’sSmiittthhh Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Got to say, his decision to play Bobby up front also needs to be applauded. (So far anyway) He looked a constant threat! If you were to say to be 6 months ago, we'd be playing him up front, I would have laughed. Credit to LJ for that, also to Bobby for stepping up when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 4 hours ago, Rednwhiterob said: I'm glad folks are finally seeing the light and backing our man. Nothing to do with seeing the light. Tbh most people who were critical of him last season, and more than justifiably so, want him to show the improvement (bar one or two tiresome posters who constantly moan about Diedhou being unproven, other teams young players also improving blah blah blah). If we continue to approach games like yesterday and pick up enough results to see us comfortable then Johnson will get a fairly easy ride this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall's Splinter Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Good result. Appear better balanced in the first eleven. Long may it continue. Congrats to Bobby Reid too. Confident first finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 It's a good start, but it's a home match against a side we really ought to be beating if we're serious about having even a half decent season. I appreciate we've had a good pre-season, strengthened with possibly more to come, but we started last season well too. Credit where it's due, it couldn't have gone much better yesterday, but I'll save the high praise until we've shown some consistency in performance. A loss at Birmingham and this place will be in meltdown again, guaranteed. A win and we'll have threads about promotion. Really encouraging signs, and I'm pleased to see how positive everyone is. Let's hope it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Let's be honest - Barnsley, as stated by some above, were dreadful, yesterday was no measure of where we are. Its only the first game and far to early to say 'job well done'. Yes Pisano is a real upgrade no question, but Fam looks worryingly short of pace for this league, looks a footballer - absolutely, but not a 20 goals a year striker. The whole the ' young Bobby' thing is also a concern - yes, did really really well yesterday, in the main, but are we really expecting him to be our main threat? Patterson, or 'Pato' as his fan club call him, was back to the very mediocre championship player he is. Brownhill ? Was he on the pitch? Lots to improve on and reinforcements still needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Having that winning mentality is a huge thing. I think the way pre-season has been handled and the build up to the start of the season has been great. Yes some of the sides we have played have not been a great challenge, but what pre-season gave us was a step up in class game by game whilst we kept winning. I'd much rather that and have that confidence you get from winning games and scoring goals than playing 'bigger' sides and getting thumped and demoralised. I think yesterday we could see the confidence that pre-season has instilled in the squad...that and Barnsley were useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, ScottishRed said: Yes Pisano is a real upgrade no question, but Fam looks worryingly short of pace for this league, looks a footballer - absolutely, but not a 20 goals a year striker. Lack of pace didn't seem to be a problem for the likes of Murray and Wood last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Anyone see Barnsley fans directing chants at him and his replies they were brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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