Queens Park Rangers v Bristol City Match Day 4

[INCRED]

Just now, lenred said:

My point is that it has always been thus. Boro have had far more better players than us for years now. Yet we competed. In fact we had a bloody good record against them. But it doesn’t suit the narrative to remember that. 

We competed but in the wrong areas until the last 10 mins and could easily have got back to 2-2 But for the width of a post/crossbar. Coaching team need to rev them up a bit more and shoe a bit more intent and aggression in the final third

[Ivorguy]

14 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said:

Deleted tweet from Tinman 

Can someone translate this into plain English 

I don't follow the point

[BS4 on Tour...]

2 minutes ago, EmissionImpossible said:

None of us know for sure. Plus going on one viewing isn’t enough to make a judgement. Granted going on how expensive a team is, isn’t a foolproof judgement either. 

Yep, but add in the fact that the vast majority of posters on here think Pulis is a crap manager makes me think that when some big up Boro as being a ‘top, top side’ they are totally disregarding their opinion of their manager...

[BRISTOL86]

4 minutes ago, lenred said:

My point is that it has always been thus. Boro have had far more better players than us for years now. Yet we competed. In fact we had a bloody good record against them. But it doesn’t suit the narrative to remember that. 

I’m not disputing any of that. Simply saying that the reaction to losing one game this season, against one of the top few clubs in the league, was massively over the top, IMO. 

[Curr Avon]

57 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said:

Are you German? They always seem to do that in the videos a friend tells me he`s seen.

Is it a non speaking film about showers? Silence is golden.

[lenred]

1 minute ago, EmissionImpossible said:

The fact that it has bugger all to do with how well they may or may not do this season doesn’t fit the narrative either.

How does it have ‘bugger all’ to do with it? Think you need to re read what’s being said.   

[Ian M]

2 minutes ago, Ivorguy said:

Can someone translate this into plain English 

I don't follow the point

Skeletor.

[EmissionImpossible]

2 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said:

Yep, but add in the fact that the vast majority of posters on here think Pulis is a crap manager makes me think that when some big up Boro as being a ‘top, top side’ they are totally disregarding their opinion of their manager...

Most people who slag off Pulis, me included is not because he’s a shit manager but for many many other reasons, which I think you are probably aware of. His record shows he is a good manager.

Edited August 21, 2018 by EmissionImpossible

[BRISTOL86]

2 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said:

Yep, but add in the fact that the vast majority of posters on here think Pulis is a crap manager makes me think that when some big up Boro as being a ‘top, top side’ they are totally disregarding their opinion of their manager...

People may loathe him but anyone who thinks Pulis is a crap manager is deluding themselves! 

[ZiderEyed]

4 minutes ago, Ivorguy said:

Can someone translate this into plain English 

I don't follow the point

A reference to Ian Holloway.

[Curr Avon]

19 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Remind me how many new signings City made in the summer?

What? Have you forgotten already? 

[lenred]

1 minute ago, BRISTOL86 said:

I’m not disputing any of that. Simply saying that the reaction to losing one game this season, against one of the top few clubs in the league, was massively over the top, IMO. 

Fair enough. I don’t think personally the reaction (the sensible ones anyway) has been down to that one game, more the run we’ve been on since the start of 2018 as a whole. But we won tonight, a great 3 points whichever way you want to look at it, and let’s hope it kick starts a good run now. 

[Northern Red]

So, Bristol City v QPR, anyone?

[BRISTOL86]

1 minute ago, lenred said:

Fair enough. I don’t think personally the reaction (the sensible ones anyway) has been down to that one game, more the run we’ve been on since the start of 2018 as a whole. But we won tonight, a great 3 points whichever way you want to look at it, and let’s hope it kick starts a good run now. 

I definitley get that. But I think people need to get over it and judge this season on it’s own merits. If after 10-15 games we’re really struggling questions rightfully need to be asked but a bit premature to be all doom and gloom after 3 games.

Fingers crossed this gives us some confidence going into what will be a very tough game on Saturday. 

[Jerseybean]

43 minutes ago, cityexile said:

It’s odd that in some ways football wise I think that was our worst effort so far today. We seemed to change our style entirely and up to the first goal the game was tragic. If Fammy is out at all, we have to have a Plan B up front.

QPR created more chances than a clean sheet warrants, but the mood would have been toxic if we had lost. Buys us a bit of time, which we certainly need!

I agree, while being delighted that we registered a 3-0 away win, it was a shocking game of football. Both teams were poor and if QPR had anything about them they would have scored at least once and probably more. 

We lacked any style or composure, too often lofting a hopeful ball into the air rather than playing much football on the  ground. Suspect any neutral would likely have given up watching long before the final whistle!

A night when the result was far better than the performance.

 

 

[OldlandReddies]

1 hour ago, Cunnyfunt said:

Kelly had a brilliant game. Fair play to the kid.

He is going to be a top player. Oozes class. The academy is bearing fruit !

[Leveller]

12 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

I agree, while being delighted that we registered a 3-0 away win, it was a shocking game of football. Both teams were poor and if QPR had anything about them they would have scored at least once and probably more. 

We lacked any style or composure, too often lofting a hopeful ball into the air rather than playing much football on the  ground. Suspect any neutral would likely have given up watching long before the final whistle!

A night when the result was far better than the performance.

 

 

It was Plan B - knock it into the wide channels instead of heavy possession percentage.

Ugly but ultimately it worked.

[Out of his pie crust]

37 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

So, Bristol City v QPR, anyone?

Was there and thoroughly enjoyed it after number of games I’ve seen down there without a win. Kids got a photo with Joe Bryan who was also there supporting the team, so good night all round!

[Curr Avon]

23 minutes ago, Out of his pie crust said:

Kids got a photo with Joe Bryan who was also there supporting the team, so good night all round!

Well, he is one of our own.

[BTRFTG]

1 hour ago, Jerseybean said:

A night when the result was far better than the performance.

In case I've missed something these past 50 odd years the first question a fan asks is how did we get on, not how did we play?

We won.

We kept a clean sheet.

We had a few brighter performances, Kelly for the second game running.

We've still major problems but tonight, when it mattered, WeeLee reverted to tactics suited to the limited ability players at our disposal. Long may he continue to do so if it brings results.

Cardiff finished bottom of the Championship ratings on every single positive passing and possession stat last year. Didn't see their fans complaining too much about their performances though.

 

[Lrrr]

3 hours ago, hodge said:

4 in 4 league games is it? 

But Weimann isn't a goalscorer...

EDIT

[oggysouthwest]

when we were 2 nil up, should of brought on Eisa and Dasilva, give them a chance to show what they can do., but as per normal johnson dont make changes till last 10 minutes,, brings on Eisa  on 90th minute, could of rested  couple of  players,   can never  understand  johnson,  he needs to try these players out. i did not think we played that well. QPR were  really weak

[Robbored]

13 minutes ago, oggysouthwest said:

when we were 2 nil up, should of brought on Eisa and Dasilva, give them a chance to show what they can do., but as per normal johnson dont make changes till last 10 minutes,, brings on Eisa  on 90th minute, could of rested  couple of  players,   can never  understand  johnson,  he needs to try these players out. i did not think we played that well. QPR were  really weak

2-0 in a dangerous score line  and with a new and unfamiliar back line I’m sure LJ didn’t want to risk conceding. 

QPR were piss poor, as they were last season at AG under Holloway but you can only beat what’s in front of you.

Swansea will be a much tougher challenge on Saturday.

Edited August 22, 2018 by Robbored

[BRISTOL86]

1 hour ago, Bri Stool City said:

as is your 6million posts on our first 3pts for a while

Sorry if all the positivity is getting to you mate. 

On the plus side it’s pissing down with rain and we’ll lose Saturday so chin up! 

[Major Isewater]

2 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said:

Sorry if all the positivity is getting to you mate. 

On the plus side it’s pissing down with rain and we’ll lose Saturday so chin up! 

The gardens need it .

[Robin Ashton]

15 hours ago, ZiderEyed said:

If Weimann wanted to piss in my mouth I'd let him.

We've lost enough players due to them expelling bodily fluids!

[ZiderEyed]

1 minute ago, Robin Ashton said:

We've lost enough players due to them expelling bodily fluids!

Ah but I'd swallow. No evidence that way like.

[TonyTonyTony]

15 hours ago, Alex_BCFC said:

 Let’s be honest we will probably get beaten Saturday and then the knives will be out again.

This is a piss poor attitude to have and sumps up all the bollox on this forum

How about a bit more of a pragmatic view on things ? View things a bit more on the Macro level. Be more optimistic people

[22A]

Nearly 24 hours later, I've been thinking that game over.

1; Why change to the lime & green? The red shirts would have stood out better for passing to.

2; As the 2nd half wore on, it seemed the players weren't interested in a third goal, rather they would hold what they had. Initially I was disappointed, but thought further. The players slowed the pace of the game down and controlled the game. Perhaps the lessons learnt at home to Sunderland and Hull last season have finally sunk in.

3; When the opportunity arose, that third goal was taken.

4; the 2nd and 3rd goals show the forwards now give whoever has the ball the option of shooting or passing.

5; when QPR had that fine opportunity as Nikki M rushed out, two defenders were there to provide cover.

 

[22A]

Bet hoops fans would be disappointed if they bought a replica shirt in early 1892, not knowing what the shirt would be the following season.

http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Queens_Park_Rangers/Queens_Park_Rangers.htm