Septic Peg Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Good morning everyone. It's the penultimate game of this season and today's opponents are going to make this an entertaining game. Currently sitting in 8th spot, they are still pushing for a play off position. Technically and mathematically, so are we and as much as DH says "no one is on the beach", the chances of us achieving a maximum 6 points against Swansea and current P.O. contenders Preston, and expect Cardiff, Millwall and Swansea and Preston themselves to drop points, it makes it even more unlikely. Dean Holden can say what he likes but I for one will be watching curiously later to see the effort put in by our squad. However, there is some interesting info. Two of Swansea's key players will be unavailable for selection (on loan GK Woodman is out with a hip injury and veteran Noughton is on a 3 match ban after a straight red card v Forest). Coincidentally, Woodman is on loan from Newcastle and Steve Bruce really rates him. One for the future I feel. Watch this space. With regards to our team selection, Mr Williams is now available again after serving his ban for being an idiot. Potentially, we may never see him in a City shirt again if Deano sticks will the CBs Kalas and Vyner or will he take up Baker's position if Baker is indeed injured again? I can't see Bakes playing as he's hurt his boy bits so I think Williams will start. There will be goals today and certainly, some will be going past Dan Bentley. I'm a betting woman and my money will be on a Swansea 2-1 win with both teams to score. Until next week... COYRS! ps Leeds went up but we will probably have Villa next season so Sky Sports is happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Good morning everyone. It's the penultimate game of this season and today's opponents are going to make this an entertaining game. Currently sitting in 8th spot, they are still pushing for a play off position. Technically and mathematically, so are we and as much as DH says "no one is on the beach", the chances of us achieving a maximum 6 points against Swansea and current P.O. contenders Preston, and expect Cardiff, Millwall and Swansea and Preston themselves to drop points, it makes it even more unlikely. Dean Holden can say what he likes but I for one will be watching curiously later to see the effort put in by our squad. However, there is some interesting info. Two of Swansea's key players will be unavailable for selection (on loan GK Woodman is out with a hip injury and veteran Noughton is on a 3 match ban after a straight red card v Forest). Coincidentally, Woodman is on loan from Newcastle and Steve Bruce really rates him. One for the future I feel. Watch this space. With regards to our team selection, Mr Williams is now available again after serving his ban for being an idiot. Potentially, we may never see him in a City shirt again if Deano sticks will the CBs Kalas and Vyner or will he take up Baker's position if Baker is indeed injured again? I can't see Bakes playing as he's hurt his boy bits so I think Williams will start. There will be goals today and certainly, some will be going past Dan Bentley. I'm a betting woman and my money will be on a Swansea 2-1 win with both teams to score. Until next week... COYRS! ps Leeds went up but we will probably have Villa next season so Sky Sports is happy. I like Peg’s match day threads. It’s all a bit meaningless now with the playoffs but a distant dream and no new coach in sight . Let’s just hope for a bit of entertainment . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevep38 Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Good morning, one to ponder. When LJ signed as manager wasn't he at Charlton as a guest of the club for our match. Be interesting to see if anyone is at Swansea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Hard to predict the game, Swansea have problem with injuries. Really hope we van have a clean sheet and can take all points. COYR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanDimz Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Like Peg mentioned it's btts written all over it. I'd go for a 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Swansea 1 City 2. Famm scoring both in the first half. Swansea peppering our goal area in the second half and hitting the post twice, City players creating a fortress in defence in the second half with blood and guts on the line. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Please Dean, Don't let Williams play. He is a disgrace to this football club and too old and too slow anyway. I don't even want him in the squad. Swansea have a realistic chance of a top 6 birth, so they will be going for it big time. I hope that Dean Holden can end the season unbeaten with at least a draw today and a win against Preston With Baker doubtful, I have a horrible feeling that Williams will play against his old club. Even though Afobe is fit, I would like to see an unchanged team fitness permitting. This allows Fam and Nahki to improve their partnership. 352/532 gives us presence in midfield, though if Baker is out, we could revert to a flat back four. Hoping for a decent game even though the playoffs are out of reach all but mathematically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: I’s all a bit meaningless now with the playoffs but a distant dream and no new coach in sight . Team coach was definitely heading west along the M4 this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: I like Peg’s match day threads. It’s all a bit meaningless now with the playoffs but a distant dream and no new coach in sight . Let’s just hope for a bit of entertainment . We will win major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Please Dean, Don't let Williams play. He is a disgrace to this football club and too old and too slow anyway. I don't even want him in the squad. Swansea have a realistic chance of a top 6 birth, so they will be going for it big time. I hope that Dean Holden can end the season unbeaten with at least a draw today and a win against Preston With Baker doubtful, I have a horrible feeling that Williams will play against his old club. Even though Afobe is fit, I would like to see an unchanged team fitness permitting. This allows Fam and Nahki to improve their partnership. 352/532 gives us presence in midfield, though if Baker is out, we could revert to a flat back four. Hoping for a decent game even though the playoffs are out of reach all but mathematically. Will come down to fitness and availability, if Hunt needs a rest Vyner will probably go RWB and if we want to play 3 at the back and Baker is injured the Williams will more than likely have to play, not that I want him to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lez Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Massengo not even in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Guessing Benkovic is injured, no other option in the back line if we want CB's then playing Williams, Massengo removed from the 20.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Baker, Diédhiou, Benković Vyner, Williams, Afobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Just now, Lez said: Massengo not even in the squad. It’s been surprising just how little we have seen of him since Dean took charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Eliasson Massengo Dieudhiou up for sale then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud55 Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 That midfield is going to get murdered, they were dominated by Stoke who aren't great, Swansea are actually decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Haven't really taken much notice since WED. What was Baker's trouble ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Disappointed in the decision to play Williams. Apart from being a liability, he’s not exactly the future is he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 1 minute ago, David Brent said: Disappointed in the decision to play Williams. Apart from being a liability, he’s not exactly the future is he If we want to stick to 3 CB's we don't really have an option, no CB's on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keflav Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 W 13 minutes ago, Red Grovesy said: Midfield Looks a problem to me, but then been a problem all season... Gonna miss Diedhiou defending corners, perhaps a good player to bring on after ah hour if we are not losing by them.. Trying to give Afobe more game time (do we read anything into that?) Assuming Baker and Benkovic injured which leaves the defence looking a bit light... Lets just go for it today nothing to lose attack, attack, attack.....COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Just now, Lrrr said: If we want to stick to 3 CB's we don't really have an option, no CB's on the bench Let’s not stick to 3 cbs then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Just now, David Brent said: Let’s not stick to 3 cbs then We have no context for when Benkovic became unavailable, all the prep will have been for playing with a back 3. Thursday would have been a recovery day, yesterday pre-match day so no real time on the training ground either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, David Brent said: Disappointed in the decision to play Williams. Apart from being a liability, he’s not exactly the future is he I think he might genuinely be one of the worst signings, on the whole, we’ve made in recent years. Sure, he was solid at the start and scored a couple goals but he’s literally cost us two games with his reds, he’s slow and he’s blocked the pathway for both Moore and Benković. He should’ve been our emergency CB, not our first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Afternoon all, so last but one game of the season, surely just a formality for us, but still we have to make it hard enough as we can for Swansea. I don't see us winning, i'm afraid, but who knows, no pressure for us and plenty for Swansea. COYR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 11 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Haven't really taken much notice since WED. What was Baker's trouble ? Split ends . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Glad Benik doesn’t have the shits anymore. No idea why we’re playing him or Williams when neither will be here next season. I’d rather see us panned 3-0 in a nothing match and have Taylor Moore and Semenyo given a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 So far Vyner gives no confidence, Nagy instead of Pato for me, last game Pato was bad. That pass in to our box will never forget. We hope for the best COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Wade Wilson said: I think he might genuinely be one of the worst signings, on the whole, we’ve made in recent years. Sure, he was solid at the start and scored a couple goals but he’s literally cost us two games with his reds, he’s slow and he’s blocked the pathway for both Moore and Benković. He should’ve been our emergency CB, not our first choice. Replacing Webster with him was like trading in an Aston Martin for a Reliant Robin. Forest I`d agree but we were so abject against Brentford we could have had two more players than them and still got stuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 LET'S GOOOO! COYR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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