Dan Robin Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Well, Real Madrid conceded 7 goals againts Atletico, sooo... Jokes apart, I didn't expect such a bad result, despite the difference in terms of quality. Any news about the other friendly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: I’m not there and only seeing the goals on Sky but it looks like our players are treating it as an inconvenience to be playing Shocking attitude and willingness to defend LJ said the first half performance at FGR was "grumpy" , which I took to mean the attitude was bad. Looks like today is even grumpier. The question is why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Just now, Redrascal2 said: Does anyone actually think we are an auto promotion side. I certainly don't. I would have expected improvement on last season which would be play offs. Also would have expected giving Palace a game not a training session. And maybe a goal. I'm not sure I expect better than last year. Our biggest signings are players we already had. We've lost a decent defender and the other signings are unproven at this level except Bentley, and a goalkeeper wasn't what we really needed. We'll do well to finish where we did last season and that's not a dig, just realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, JBFC II said: We’ve created a few decent chances, just totally panicked when we’ve got into the box. Shocking is a very strong word but you can tell there’s a massive difference between top half championship and mid table premier league Really. Did you think there was a 5-0 difference between city and palace at the start of the game? if we have any aspirations of getting promoted, you don’t expect to get dicked at home by a mid lower prem side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Who the hell boos at the end of a friendly? Idiots It was the Palace fans. They obviously thought five goals weren't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Just now, Bazooka Joe said: It was the Palace fans. They obviously thought five goals weren't enough. Probably just disappointed with having to return to their part of London this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 minute ago, CotswoldRed said: I'm not sure I expect better than last year. Our biggest signings are players we already had. We've lost a decent defender and the other signings are unproven at this level except Bentley, and a goalkeeper wasn't what we really needed. We'll do well to finish where we did last season and that's not a dig, just realistic. Blimey Cotswold, stop with that observation of what has actually happened so far!!!! Pray we have a couple of somethings up our sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, Westcountry Robins said: It doesn’t matter Is this a reference to that song featuring The Rock?! If so, well played sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: 5 down is a bad day at the office, yes, but we're nowhere near being an auto-promotion side anyway. We'll make the playoffs if we have a very, very good season. Set expectations accordingly. Make that two bad days at the office, as we conceded three against lowly Forest Green Rovers as well. Right now, our highly rated defenders are not even remotely living up to their billing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Three weeks of sun on their backs in Florida appears to have softened our lot. What happened to good old fashioned grind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: I'm not sure I expect better than last year. Our biggest signings are players we already had. We've lost a decent defender and the other signings are unproven at this level except Bentley, and a goalkeeper wasn't what we really needed. We'll do well to finish where we did last season and that's not a dig, just realistic. I agree with you on that. But my expectation would have been based on last season and with the bold transfer approach that was being talked about that we should do better. But with no striker and midfield still unresolved I think it would be a miracle to improve on last season. Particularly as the same problems continue to be unresolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Just now, eric04 said: Three weeks of sun on their backs in Florida appears to have softened our lot. What happened to good old fashioned grind? 1) It was ten days not three weeks. 2) I went, I watched them train. It was tough as hell. Nothing soft about it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 On a positive note, pre season has concluded for OTIB and has gone well. Despite months off of football we're quickly back to lynching our players. I'd say OTIB is ready for the new season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bill Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bizyer said: Fine in Spain I really do not understand BCTV. Some days it is fine - others it is unwatchable with constant freezing. You are OK in Andalucia - I am not a million miles away between Almeria and Alicante yet only about 40% of games are trouble free. I have tried Firefox and Google - both bad. Any suggestions as I do not intend to renew my subscription at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Hopefully, the only way is up from this point onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Disappointing to concede so many, defence was meant to be the area we are happy with. On the plus side, we seem to get hammered a couple of times a season, so it's good to get one out of the way this week. Also, if there is any doubt in LJ or SL mind that we really do need to strengthen this week, they must be certain of it after this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: 1) It was ten days not three weeks. 2) I went, I watched them train. It was tough as hell. Nothing soft about it at all. Well they were “jet lagged” against FGR... and apparently still playing at half pace today. I don’t doubt they trained hard over there, and hope it pays dividends over the months to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: 1) It was ten days not three weeks. 2) I went, I watched them train. It was tough as hell. Nothing soft about it at all. Perhaps it knackered them then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: I'm not sure I expect better than last year. Our biggest signings are players we already had. We've lost a decent defender and the other signings are unproven at this level except Bentley, and a goalkeeper wasn't what we really needed. We'll do well to finish where we did last season and that's not a dig, just realistic. Quite a few, including myself, have been saying similar all pre-season. We simply have not strengthened the squad since last season whilst other clubs may have (subjective, but I feel that is the case). A proper striker (one who can take a chance here and there) and a defensive midfielder will mean we have strengthened the squad and give us a realistic chance of a shot at the play offs. Hopefully they'll come in during the next week. A few knee jerk reactions on here which, after a 0-5 mauling at home, are totally understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, Redrascal2 said: But with no striker and midfield still unresolved I think it would be a miracle to improve on last season. Particularly as the same I think the club feel Sammy was the solution to our need for more midfield creativity - it may be unresolved but they have tried to inject new blood within a realistic budget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Loco Rojo said: On a positive note, pre season has concluded for OTIB and has gone well. Despite months off of football we're quickly back to lynching our players. I'd say OTIB is ready for the new season. I don't think there was a single FFS. Still work to be done before next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Our first 6 opponents, Leeds, Brum, QPR, Derby, Hull and Boro must be quaking in their boots with thoughts of facing our attack force.... and getting their calculators out for the score count; are we ready for them ummm? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Just now, chinapig said: I don't think there was a single FFS. Still work to be done before next week. Shit! We're not ready!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Well at least the transfer window is still open and i hope the 'powers that be' finally realise that we need a defensive and creative midfielder and two lethal strikers one big un and one fox in the box type. We have been short of these type of players (of championship quality) for a few seasons now hopefully we can address this ASAP . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaystomorrow Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 So, we have bought a 4th tier midfielder and a goalkeeper we didn't need! and we expect to improve this year? Having a larf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Don't worry it's Jet Lag, we will be fine, just need a good nights sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intercity Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Dear Steve and Lee, Can we have our bold signings now please? Thankyou in anticipation ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Loco Rojo said: On a positive note, pre season has concluded for OTIB and has gone well. Despite months off of football we're quickly back to lynching our players. I'd say OTIB is ready for the new season. at least one part of this club is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, chinapig said: I don't think there was a single FFS. Still work to be done before next week. I managed to get in a ‘Jesus Wept’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 minute ago, 1bristolcity said: Don't worry it's Jet Lag, we will be fine, just need a good nights sleep. It looks like they had that sleep this afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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