havanatopia Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Good morning everyone. It took a while but after some weeks where City have lost points, often late in the game, the club have finally paid the price and slipped well off the pace. Quite remarkable how, for so long and with many disappointing results, City could have gone top or second with one win which they were never able to achieve. Now, it will take a run of perhaps 4 games before those lofty heights can be enjoyed. And it does not get any easier does it? Cardiff have the upper hand over City in recent years; Since 2003 these two teams have played each other 22 times and City have managed just 4 wins. It does not bode well especially with Neil Warnock in charge whom Lee Johnson seems to find hard to overcome. 13 losses and 5 draws conclude the results of those 22 matches. In the 22 martches before those, stretching back to 1972 City were dominant; no less than 15 wins, loss. Starting lineup: GoalkeeperFrank Fielding DefenderNathan Baker DefenderHördur Magnússon DefenderBailey Wright Defender/Centre backAden Flint Defender/MidfielderJoe Bryan MidfielderJosh Brownhill MidfielderKorey Smith Midfielder/ForwardBobby Reid ForwardFamara Diédhiou ForwardLoïs Diony The Cardiff team that day back on February last year, also a midday weekend kick off that day:- Starting lineup: GoalkeeperNeil Etheridge DefenderSol Bamba DefenderMatthew Connolly DefenderBruno Écuélé Manga Defender/ForwardGreg Halford Defender/MidfielderCallum Paterson Defender/Left backJoe Bennett MidfielderLiam Feeney MidfielderJoe Ralls Midfielder/ForwardJunior Hoilett ForwardGary Madine Injuries aside you have to think that City are significantly stronger than 18 months ago. You also have to expect Lee Johnson will be that much wiser, that much more cunning and that much more mature in his planning and execution. He needs to be. He has had the backing and this game is a test of that. The expectation is there and he needs to deliver, his players need to deliver. Let's hope he has his tactics spot on and each and every player can execute that into a very decent commanding win. A draw or loss and people will again question the credentials of the club for a comfortable top six and rightly so. Here is an interesting fact completely unrelated to football. I suspect few of you know that Flat Holm is part of Wales. It actually forms part of the City of Cardiff and Steep Holm is part of North Somerset. Be very odd if either were inhabited especially on a day when this match takes place. Now there's a thought. Right, must find a local pub that shows the game and turns up the volume. :) Enjoy the game folks and a very happy Remembrance Sunday to you all. P.SA. Bacon Butties at Cardiff for a quid with every drink purchase... gorrrrnnnnnn. Link to comment
Garland-sweden Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Difficault game in Cardiff but I think and hope that LJ got the right tactic to beat them or take a draw. 1-0 City, Weimann. COYR!!! Link to comment
Septic Peg Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Too tired after the boxing, I can't think straight this morning. We need to throw the kitchen sink at Cardiff. Their defence is one of the leakiest in the league (Aden Flint d'oh) so we need to press. Is Hunt back because we need him on the wing and we need bodies to defend any Cardiff set pieces. Hope Bakes chops Flint. Can see a 3-2-3-2 with wingers floating up and back. It's games like this I miss Scotty. Link to comment
reddogkev Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Good morning all, it will be the usual tricky game we're all expecting. I can't see us winning with the poor recent run of form and injuries, but I can see a well-deserved point. 1-1 draw. Is the game being shown at Ashton Gate? Link to comment
old_eastender Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Key for me is who we have fit for central midfield, aside from Massengo, if none of Nagy, Smith or Brownhill are fit to start I fear a comfortable Cardiff win. Even if 1 or more of those is fit needs LJ to not get outfoxed by Warnock for the umpteenth time! Link to comment
Red Army 75 Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 http://www.skysports.com/share/11854259 Little write up on HNM. Take a point today not feeling confident Link to comment
Offside Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 We’re due a win there, but we’ll have to play considerably better than we have been of late to get one over on wily old Colin. Bad feeling we’ll lose today. Hope I’m wrong. Link to comment
ChippenhamRed Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I don’t think I’ve ever felt confident of a win against a Warnock team and today is no exception. Would love it if it happened though. Link to comment
Major Isewater Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Too tired after the boxing, I can't think straight this morning. We need to throw the kitchen sink at Cardiff. Their defence is one of the leakiest in the league (Aden Flint d'oh) so we need to press. Is Hunt back because we need him on the wing and we need bodies to defend any Cardiff set pieces. Hope Bakes chops Flint. Can see a 3-2-3-2 with wingers floating up and back. It's games like this I miss Scotty. You box ? Link to comment
Davefevs Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Few little bit of speculation on Twitter that Korey starts today. Link to comment
ScottishRed Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Few little bit of speculation on Twitter that Korey starts today. Mmm, if true, the cynic in me says he will be ‘targeted ‘. Same story with Nagy. Link to comment
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Good Afternoon all (it is here) Sorry, but I want a win obviously, I can't see LJ managing to out fox Colin, especially with the injuries and suspension of Fammy. A draw would be a good result at the moment, but hey, who knows what will happen at the City of Cardiff Stadium, Cardiff are not exactly on a high, but then they will be a bit more confident after their good win against Brum. Still, let's hope all goes well and at least we come away with something. Come On You Reds! Link to comment
Fodbarmyarmy Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I fully expect the usual Warnock style with wind ups and ref foolery all over the pitch and added time wasting if they edge ahead....as for us....not too sure these days what our style actualy is tbh but cant see us taking it to them... Link to comment
Dastardly and Muttley Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Bit of pre match reading - Sky Sports article on how we landed Massengo. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11726/11854259/han-noah-massengo-the-monaco-wonderkid-who-landed-at-bristol-city Link to comment
daored Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Few little bit of speculation on Twitter that Korey starts today. Not surprised mentioned on Friday suspected he will play. We need bite in the middle today , Cardiff tend to bully us. Massengo will be targeted by Cardiff today Link to comment
bristolcitysweden Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 COYR Link to comment
Brooko Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, daored said: Not surprised mentioned on Friday suspected he will play. We need bite in the middle today , Cardiff tend to bully us. Massengo will be targeted by Cardiff today Massengo can't start. He will get smashed Link to comment
Offside Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Few little bit of speculation on Twitter that Korey starts today. It would be good to see him back in action. Link to comment
Kingswoodactor Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just saw our team arrive off the coach via Twitter live, and both Smith and Nagy seem to be in squad today!! Brownhill ok too it seems Link to comment
Major Isewater Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Kingswoodactor said: Just saw our team arrive off the coach via Twitter live, and both Smith and Nagy seem to be in squad today!! Brownhill ok too it seems Release the hounds . Link to comment
Kingswoodactor Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 With everyone fit I'd love to see a 4-1-4-1 or 4-2-3-1 like how Leicester line up. Our RBs and CBs can obviously rotate dependent on form! Same for our centre mids... Bentley Hunt Kalas, Moore, Dasilva Smith Nagy Eliasson, Brownhill, COD Fam Link to comment
BCFCDOY Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Really looking forward to the game cheering them on from the pub in Torquay COYR Link to comment
bristolcitysweden Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Looks like Smith and Brownhill in central midfield Link to comment
Spike Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I know it's not what people want to read but we've not won a game in Cardiff in 17 years, we've just drawn with the worst team in the league after having a 2 goal lead, we've got a lot of injuries, so many in fact that we've already had to change from 4-4-2 to 3-5-2 which means Eliasson doesn't fit into the team despite being one of the most create players we have. All in all there isn't much suggesting we will win today. Right now I'd bite the hands off of someone who offered us a draw, especially when I live in Cardiff and will hear it for months if we lose. I think with Brownhill out, and Pack knowing exactly how we setup, Warnock is going to have a massive advantage, especially when Cardiff are playing well at home this season. Link to comment
Spike Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 minute ago, bristolcitysweden said: Looks like Smith and Brownhill in central midfield Hang on, Brownhill has been cleared? I thought he was ruled out, if he's fit that's a big plus. Link to comment
Kingswoodactor Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Spike said: Hang on, Brownhill has been cleared? I thought he was ruled out, if he's fit that's a big plus. I saw pics of him in training on Thursday/Friday. Link to comment
mozo Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 What a test for Johnson... Wavering squad confidence, slew of key players missing, an imbalanced squad. Take that away to a hostile environment, against a tough team with a wily manager and former City players... All the ingredients for a shit pie. How does Johnson make this all gravy (to make the pie taste better...)? Link to comment
Shtanley Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I'm actually well nervous. A chance for someone to become an instant hero, god I'd love it to be a youngster like Semenyo or Massengo. Link to comment
Alessandro Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Tomlin starts...more importantly as do Brownhill and Nagy. Baker in for Moore = height Link to comment
westonred Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Welcome back Nagy Link to comment
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