Septic Peg Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Evening everyone. Tonight brings an end to a much prolonged season for us with more ups and downs than a rollercoaster at Thorpe Park. From the arrival of golden boy Massengo to LJ getting the boot plus everything on and off the pitch in between. To generalise, an eloquent "meh" is how I would say we've concluded. The question now turns to when will they announce the new boss and how will they shape the club for next season? Personally, I think the deal has been done and the announcement made after the official end of our season. I reckon we will learn the new name within 7 days. I can see Fammy and Massengo both being sold and Afobe moving on a permanent. Korey is OOC and I reckon they've offered a player/coach deal that Korey is thinking about. Eliasson will be subject to bids but will stay. These are just my opinions. I'm not in the know. Unan. On to tonight. The classic end of season throwaway game that means absolutely sweet FA to either side. Preston will just miss out on the Play Offs with a possible max point of 68, not enough to overtake Cardiff's 70. Expect some of the kids to get a run out and/or veterans to oblige contract agreements. Tonight could be the last night for a few on the pitch in City kits, including Afobe, Williams and Benkovic. 0-0 draw. See you all next season. Up the City. COYRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Oh ye were playing tonight. Any team news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Smith not even on the bench. As James Blunt would put it, Goodbye my lover, Goodbye my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Thankyou for your time and your efforts over the season posting the Match Day threads Peg, much appreciated. Let's hope we finish this drab season on a high and appoint a decent manager/coach soon. Hope everyone on the forum has a great Summer and enjoy the Transfer threads! Going for a 3-1 City win today COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Afobe not playing. I'd be surprised if he stays. Williams playing - why?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Why the hell is Williams playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Red Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Disappointed to see William's starting I must admit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I'm a bit disappointed that Massengo hasn't started. It's a bit odd that he hasn't been involved at all under Holden, I don't think he's played a single minute has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Williams?? I think our system is okay but it has limitations- is a useful base but why are we not trying say Massengo or Smith alongside Nagy at the expense of AN Other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Absolute state of that lineup. Could’ve experimented about a bit and put HNM, Palmer and Eliasson all in but instead we’ve got Williams at the back with Smith not even on the bench. Gods sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I'm guessing Benko hasn't recovered enough for 90 but has enough to be named as a sub and therefore must be given the current EFL rules on returning loans. On Korey unless Dean comes out and says he's injured that he's either shattered from 8 games and/or a decision has been made on his contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Williams for Benkovic, just WHY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Med/MadHatter said: Thankyou for your time and your efforts over the season posting the Match Day threads Peg, much appreciated. Let's hope we finish this drab season on a high and appoint a decent manager/coach soon. Hope everyone on the forum has a great Summer and enjoy the Transfer threads! Going for a 3-1 City win today COYR! Here, here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, Southport Red said: Williams for Benkovic, just WHY? Fitness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: Why the hell is Williams playing? Old head to show the young uns how to be cool under pressure , oh wait ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, James54De said: Smith not even on the bench. As James Blunt would put it, Goodbye my lover, Goodbye my friend. Have predicted it since Christmas, he will sign for Cardiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, Major Isewater said: Old head to show the young uns how to be cool under pressure , oh wait ! Listen up you youngens, this is how to get a red card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Wade Wilson said: Absolute state of that lineup. Could’ve experimented about a bit and put HNM, Palmer and Eliasson all in but instead we’ve got Williams at the back with Smith not even on the bench. Gods sake. I think that Smith is being released and so isn’t playing so that he doesn’t pick up an injury that would put prospective clubs off of him, may be wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 How many of these players will we not see again in a city shirt . Williams , Benkovic , smith , Famara ,Eliasson , Watkins , Afobe , Pereira . New boss could have a huge job on his hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: Afobe not playing. I'd be surprised if he stays. Williams playing - why?? Surprised ? He's off back to Stoke tomorrow....the only way we would/could have paid £35K a week, is if we had gone up to the promised land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Southport Red said: Williams for Benkovic, just WHY? Same as last game, probably not fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I'd be interested to see something like: Frankly it's a dead rubber so why not! Bentley Vyner Kalas Benkovic Pereira Nagy Massengo DaSilva Paterson Weimann Wells Or alternatively, the above with: Weimann Paterson Wells In-game hybrids of 3-4-1-2, 3-4-2-1, 3-4-3 all possible there! You can always slot in Baker for one of Vyner or Benkovic, you can always slot in Smith for one of the CMs. If we recall, it was Weimann-Wells x 2 at Middlesbrough- that assist-goal combination. Weimann's energy, Paterson's skill a nice combination. That extra man in CM- ie two of Nagy, Massengo and Smith. Vyner is both an RB and CB- could perhaps carry the ball a bit- and as I say some experimentation is possible. Diedhiou first reserve or off the bench. Of course, Weimann having played wide right and Paterson wide left can help out defensively in certain phases so the wing backs aren't isolated 2 v 1.. EDIT- Baker's injured isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 At least we're assured of a top half finish. Glass half full etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, JBFC II said: I think that Smith is being released and so isn’t playing so that he doesn’t pick up an injury that would put prospective clubs off of him, may be wrong though I imagine he is yeah, thought he’d get this farewell game tbh. Even if he only came off the bench. Just seems off to leave him out entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hope Pato is in the mood. Interesting to se Nagy from start. Thinks we gonna play well tonight and win 2-0 COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: How many of these players will we not see again in a city shirt . Williams , Benkovic , smith , Famara ,Eliasson , Watkins , Afobe , Pereira . New boss could have a huge job on his hands Yeah it adds to the pointlessness of this game! No crowd, nothing to play for, half the line up are virtually ex-City players... Will I be watching and stressing as usual... of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Nothing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, Southport Red said: Williams for Benkovic, just WHY? Cos Benkovic won’t be here next season...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, Wade Wilson said: I imagine he is yeah, thought he’d get this farewell game tbh. Even if he only came off the bench. Just seems off to leave him out entirely. I expect he would have done if fans were allowed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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