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Conway does play 10, I’m sure I’ve heard that. He could be one of the split 10’s with Nahki as the 9. No harm in giving it a few games, there were signs of link-up tonight in the minimal minutes they shared. For Leeds, maybe a 3-4-3 of: Max: Tanner, Vyner, Dickie: McCrorie, Williams, Knight, Pring: Conway, Wells, Mehmeti. Assuming all the injured lot still are come Friday. Naismith in for Tanner and Twine in for Anis when all fit. Could be nice.

In isolation it is. But bad results against bottom 8 teams mean we need wins against top 8 teams. It is what it is. Hopefully the FA Cup has some more thrills in store for us, then on to the Euros!

Yeah I think giving up on them is a happier life so people do it. So bloody sick of this League man

I’m so envious of the people that can already take the positives - I’m honestly bereft of positive emotion after that equaliser. Our season is over isn’t it playoffs feel about as likely as winning the FA Cup at this point.

One win in eight matches as City’s season fizzles toward a premature end. Injured: Atkinson Naismith Benarous Twine Sykes

Gutted - as I’m often left feeling by City lately. Torrid hobby, this.

Uk?

If we had bought him he’d be a long term asset, not a short term play to make the play-offs. We’ll see if he can do it but he’ll struggle for the next few weeks!

Assumption but we made it worth them recalling him from Hull. And he’s a proven Championship threat. Hope I’m wrong, think I’m right.

Ok, maybe not the team we wanted to see. But it’s still a good XI imo. We need to win tonight, keep us in touch with the playoffs after no league wins in 4… we’re due one. You reds. Twine is injured. Maybe what we deserve for doing a silly, expensive loan with no option! Backwell leaves the MD20 as Williams comes back in after suspension. Injured: Atkinson Naismith Benarous Twine Sykes

Loan wages well spent! Lansdown’s having an absolute stinker this season.

Anyone heard any more regarding Twine's fitness? I was against the finances behind the deal and still am, but given he's here we need him tomorrow night.

Dream scenario!

Maidstone away a ground we may not visit again for decades and (surely?!?!) a win! If we get that draw and lose to Forest in the replay I’ll be gutted.

Rare lapse from me yesterday, apologies! Twine and Williams (cup-tied and suspended) were replaced in the MD20 by Backwell and Nelson. No new injuries on the night. I’m honestly a bit gutted we didn’t take any of our chances. A replay at their place will be bloody tricky! But we did WHU second time around so all not lost. Rumours Twine has a knock. Hope they’re wrong. Injured: Atkinson Naismith Benarous Sykes

Great scenes. I’d be dreaming of Maidstone in R5 if we stuck one of our chances away last night!

We need to fight like animals to keep the 5 defenders that started today for next season, it could be the rock we build promotion on. I can see dangerous interest in Pring and Dickie, but wouldn’t be shocked to see any of them linked with moves. All well under contract right?!

Haha - verbatim what I’ve been saying to my pops post game. Story of our time back in the Championship!

Agreed, I rate Tommy highly. I think he has ‘it’ and will do really well. I’d love him to stay. It’s more Bell, Mehmeti, Knight for me. They get into some great areas that should lead to a really high quality chance, and it just never quite drops. I rate all three, they just need to find that last bit far more frequently.

It absolutely is, but the flip side of that is we’ve scored 1 in 4 against Championship opposition!

I disagree, we’re getting the ball into good areas where the forwards need to make things happen. The forwards need to create for themselves and each other.

I thought we were very very good tonight. Played good football, looked sharp and outplayed a premier league team. But my god… forwards, stand up. As another poster says, our defence is amazing. Feels like we’re wasting it!

Hope he signs off with a title. Like the bloke and brought lots of entertainment to the sport/PL.

One of the best things about supporting City of late is seeing who will be the next to ‘burst on to the scene’ a la Scott, Semenyo, Kelly, Conway, Bell, Pring. Next up… Stokes, Murphy, Bak, Knight-Lebel, Nelson, J James. Who knows how high their ceilings are. It is exciting.

Good answer mate. Proper support that, love to see it. I see Shots are just outside the play-offs, here’s hoping you creep in.