mozo

We conceded numerous chances in the Plymouth 4-1, which we didn't in the Blackburn game (if we're applying your logic)

Yes, but every other team between ourselves and they playoffs also failed to win 6 games that they would hope to win, so they would like to rewrite history too. The reality is that football is not as simple as you win all the games you're supposed to win, unless you've got a superior (Premier League quality) team, which I think most of us agree, we do not.

Carey on co-comms mentioned that booing, but he reckoned that Pring had done the right thing. If I'm recalling the right bit, the square pass he had on was at a slightly dodgy angle, so if he'd played it badly an interception would've been a serious problem. Having said that, it didn't seem like Huddersfield were pressing particularly well during that 'passage of play'.

Hmm...tricky one. He's not played well. You can tell he's trying to impress, but mostly things aren't coming off for him. I think the big question is, is what we've seen so far Twine at his best? I'm guessing we will sign him if we are confident that he just hasn't reached top gear yet. Manning should know what Twine is capable of.

I can honestly say, I don't expect us to win away at a confident and on-form Norwich City, but if we do, our last 6 form will be excellent, and even our last 10 will be impressive. Come on the Form Army!

Yeah agree mate. Nige/Manning/whoever wouldn't have got us top 6 without adequate investment and SL decided against that. Our fate was sealed and we've achieved precisely what I and many others predicted.

Because if we missed out on what I think is par by just the 2/3 points that's a pretty fine margin. It would be a bit fussy to then turn around and say we'd convincingly underachieved. If we lose the last three games it looks a bit worse and I'd not be content with that. We only today had it confirmed that we can't be promoted this season. So we're not a million miles off, but I appreciate that you had higher expectations than me.

Yeah, I said before this game he needed 7 more points, and that's 1 ticked off. If I had to predict, I'd assume we'll lose to Norwich, beat Rotherham and anything is possible last match. But... who bloody knows with City!? I'd like 64 points, but if we finish on 61/62 I won't cry about it. Ultimately it really doesn't matter. Regards pressing high, we did for the most part today, albeit more selectively. I think Manning wants a more selective high press, but I'm not sure if the players are comfortable with that.

I presume there was a chant of 'she fell over' today?!

Agree mate. Huddersfield did a good job of disrupting us and we did a poor job of dealing with it. Seen it so many times before. Another very different challenge up next

Anything that annoys Joey Barton is good in my book

I don't think Mozo and W-S-M Seagull demanding high performance is going to make City successful. And it probably won't help our mental health because we won't get what we want. It was an irritating game, too many players were slightly off it today. Pring, McCrorie, Williams, even James were very hit and miss today and Sykes looked well off his best. But we have to be philosophical and know that over the course of ten games, you will always get at least one of these. Every single manager gets them, by the way. I appreciate that every game where we're not good will just re-awaken the feelings you have about the current boss, but whilst we're right up there in the form table, let's give him a bit of leeway and not assume that every mis-kick is his fault.

It definitely feels like that. We've had it against Stoke and Millwall this season where we've been driven mad by poor home displays and classic basic defeats. I guess fans of most Championship teams would say the same mind.

10 points in those home games?

You can expect whatever you want, but how many years have you watched Bristol City? When did you last see consistently high levels of execution?

Point being that Bristol City have had games like this under every single manager in my lifetime, more frequently than I care to imagine. Expecting perfection every week is what Man City fans do. Sadly, for ua it just won't happen. So there was a point.

Mate, we won 5-0 a few days ago and won 3 in a row at home prior to today! A bit of perspective!

Yeah totally agree. I think Manning missed a trick by not bringing Mehmeti on at half time, but having said that, we were the better team for most of the second half.

It was a poor performance, but if you want amazing football every week, go and support Man City

You're right, maybe we should appoint Pat Sharpe as our manager. It would be non-stop entertainment

Is what we're going to get every time City lose now?

That's the most positive post I've seen from you all season!

Come on City, we need a winner to stay in contention for the playoffs!!

We're playing some nice stuff now. 3rd or 4th shot actually

City have taken control this half. Much better. Sykes just totally off it.