Fordy62 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I’m not going to get carried away with a 0-3 win away at arguably the worst side I’ve ever seen at this level, the warning signs are there. I just don’t understand how we can be so Jekyl and Hyde. That first half performance was the worst football I think I’ve ever seen. So exactly what did Lee Johnson say to them at half time? We didn’t come out a brilliant team second half, but we were a solid 5 compared to the first half’s zero. Are they not following orders? Do they forget and need reminding at half time? Its good to register a win, but I just don’t understand how we could possibly be so dire in the first half. I fear that win could be papering over some cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Big ask for any team to play well for 90 mins... Having said that we were poor first half but feel the overall poorness from both teams dragged the other down with them if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 We’re not Man City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I’m not going to get carried away with a 0-3 win away at arguably the worst side I’ve ever seen at this level, the warning signs are there. I just don’t understand how we can be so Jekyl and Hyde. That first half performance was the worst football I think I’ve ever seen. So exactly what did Lee Johnson say to them at half time? We didn’t come out a brilliant team second half, but we were a solid 5 compared to the first half’s zero. Are they not following orders? Do they forget and need reminding at half time? Its good to register a win, but I just don’t understand how we could possibly be so dire in the first half. I fear that win could be papering over some cracks. Have we ever had a 90 minute performance under Johnson ?! Second half we improved, Taylor to start Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Opposite to much of last season where we'd get ahead by a few then chuck it all away... Maybe the idea is we're trying to save ourselves more in first half but overdoing it at the moment? Hopefully will even out soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I think there needs to be a reality check here. There are many possible reasons why we aren't able to play well for 90 minutes: -Confidence -Players needing time to gel on/off the pitch -Current injuries -Suspensions -Players playing out of their positions -Our tactics and strategy -Opposition tactics -Quality of opposition players vs ours -Ability to read the game I think some fans may need to adjust their expectations that we're going to regularly play 90 minutes at a quality tempo. As someone else has said, we're not Man City. We will play well for phases of games and outplay oppositions, but games flow and opposition teams will inevitably get their chances too. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Consistently inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Both teams just looked nervous as hell up until the goal. Everyone afraid to be the one to make a mistake. Important three points. We have to get better. The likelihood is that we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, daored said: Have we ever had a 90 minute performance under Johnson ?! Plenty - look at the cup run last year. Or Sheffield Weds this season - we do have whole good games just not many in succession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPLEY RED Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Teams that play well for 90mins win the league. Our players aren't that good thats why they play for us in the championship. If they played well for 90 mins week in week out they wouldn't be at Ashton Gate they'd be playing in the Premier League. I watched a bit of Man City v Arsenal and there were spells when Man City were not playing that well and Arsenal were on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I would be happy with a 60 minutes of playing well and win 3-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, Red34 said: Opposite to much of last season where we'd get ahead by a few then chuck it all away... Maybe the idea is we're trying to save ourselves more in first half but overdoing it at the moment? Hopefully will even out soon Funny you should say that and the chalk and cheese nature of the halves. I remember in 16/17, as I'm sure we all do- that from August to maybe the start of December we didn't score a first half goal at home...but on the flipside didn't concede one second half goal in that time at home! @Loco Rojo Agree with a lot of that. Many variables that have an effect games that you listed- a bit more consistency and stability wouldn't go amiss! Something I'll think about another day though, a 3-0 away win in this league is good at any time, especially at a ground where we've struggled historically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacki Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I think it simple in tonight’s case. We were dreadful in the first half but as soon as we got our noses in front belief surged through the players and we were a different team. Confidence is so important in sport - hopefully we will take this into Saturday and come away with another decent result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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