DaveF

This match will also be involved in a documentary that is being made about one of their former players, Tony Powell. If you're attending you could immortalised in film.

Looked harsh on the TV but we didn't get any good angles.

Surprised so many people are moaning about their time wasting! The win was crucial for them and the two points dropped could see them relegated.

The beard and the potato farmer hat is a wonderful look though...

Hurry up and blow the final whistle so I can go and watch some paint dry.

As I write that we win a pen 

I'm delighted by the recent form but reluctant to get ahead of myself. Leicester and Sunderland missed some absolute sitters and on another day we could have lost both of those games comfortably. 4 of our goals today were the result of comically bad defending, Sunday league stuff. 

Cautiously moving in the right direction for me, keep this up and we can look forward to next season with a solid foundation. 

Leif Davis for England?

7 minutes ago, Simon bristol said:

Twine in at number 10 with knight in midfield has to be making a difference 

Would argue James has made as much if not more difference? James, Knight and Twine is a nice midfield 3.

Hopefully we can put a solid run now till the end of the season. Sunderland an absolute shambles today and Blackburn who spanked them up as a next two.

10 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

One thing to look for today is that I think - if I've got my maths correct - it's mathematically possible for Rotherham to be relegated today.

Their maximum points total right now is 41. If they draw today it's only 39.

Three teams above them already have 39, and none of them are playing each other today.

Rotherham have one game left against one of those three teams - Birmingham.

So, if Sheff Wed or Huddersfield beat Rotherham's result today, then Rotherham are down.

I think.

They're down regardless if they lose, max points they can get currently is 21, lose and it becomes 18 meaning even if everyone above them loses they're still down.

Intriguing for me is that Blackburn could go down, awful form and toughest run in. Would be pleased if Blackburn and Birmingham go down.

13 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said:

Our trendy set have moved to Rugger where they can take their beer to their seat compare tweed caps and Barbour jackets with your mate and feel that you are just a bit better than those football people.

Sounds quite pleasant actually...

2-2 now, Bath could really use a win.

28 minutes ago, Harry said:

I’d note that in most of those clips it features Jack Moylan and Joe Taylor. 
Two very good players for that level. 
Sometimes it’s just all about the players and their own capabilities / desire 

Sounds like you're doing him a disservice a bit. They've scored 5, 6 and 5 goals in their last 3 games (including against the Gas), the manager must be doing something right!

No, it's not an interview with Liam Manning.

Henrik Rydstrom has rejected the idea of positional play and embraced a more anarchic structure - winning the Swedish title with Malmo. 

Quite an interesting read about a rarely utilised way of playing, probably only Malmo and Fluminense doing it currently and having considerable success.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/13097969/henrik-rydstrom-interview-how-malmo-boss-rejected-positional-play-to-become-europes-most-innovative-coach

1 minute ago, Gazred said:

If Dykes can keep getting called up, there is surely hope for Tommy. Not exactly blessed with talent in that area of the pitch are they.

Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Lyndon Dykes (QPR), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts).

He suits their one up top style much better than Conway though.

Jacob Brown and Kevin Nisbet also ahead of Conway. He's some way down the pecking order and not pulling up any trees this season in our new system so can't see it happening unfortunately.

1 minute ago, AshtonGreat said:

We'd probably be 14th

But playing better football, more youngsters broken through and the fans on-side 

8 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

He honestly reminds me of someone who plays football manager. Sets up the game plans etc and then clicks simulate game. 

I think you're confusing FM and Fifa.

2 minutes ago, Fontaineofallknowledge said:

Do you have any stats on our record with and without James? I think he's the main factor as opposed to manager..

How do you explain the god awful style of football? Is that Matty James' influence?

37 minutes ago, TV Tom said:

Are we the dullest club in the country?

 

Can't be bothered to read any of the replies but we've probably held that title for at least 5 years, our support/supporters have been magnificent during that time

You've clearly not seen the new season ticket video...

Although the production values are obviously quite good I found it cringeworthy. Very over the top and dramatic...

Would probably get the same from Manning if you met him on a night out.

3 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

Turning 40 last year really put into perspective just how little City has given me over the years. Four decades of bouncing between the second and third tiers for a club our size is just so depressing. One notable cup run.

I look at fans of other clubs and I’m jealous of the journeys they have been on. Swansea made their way through the leagues and played in Europe. Luton have made it all the way from lowly divisions. Huddersfield, Blackpool, Barnsley, Bournemouth and even Swindon have tasted top flight football. Bradford, Portsmouth and Cardiff have all made it to a cup final. Some of these clubs have suffered since, but at least they’ve had genuinely exciting periods.

I actually think we must be one of the dullest clubs to support in the entire league. I think you could reasonably say that City fans of my generation have seen the least achievement against potential and expectation of ANY set of fans in the entire country. I’m really fed up with it!

Is there any club out there more dull than us when you consider size and potential?

Trust in the behaviours. Manningball will get us to the promised land.

You might be right, under GJ and Cotts it was exciting for a bit. A play off final isn't something to sniffed at, and how can you forget all the Johnstone's Paint Trophy wins!!!

Can Pearson come back please? 

13 hours ago, winsaw said:

This guy is easily in the top 5 all time worst players for city and if he keeps putting in the performance he is I think he could easily become top 3 worst ever 

Just amazed Manning thinks he's better then the kids in the 21s 

Bit over the top. He's 19, has played about 40 minutes in a terrible team. Didn't he look reasonably decent one of his sub appearances?

Players like Nicky Hunt were way worse! Leeds away will haunt me for the rest of my life.

13 minutes ago, Atticus said:

I'm just extremely angry with the people that made this farcical decision to sack Pearson for Manning.  Just so unbelievablely arrogant. If Tinnion had a hand in this then he 100% needs to go with Manning. 

Possibly the worst decision the club has ever made. What a joke, so bored of this shite club.