Septic Peg Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 @phantom @Dollymarie @elhombrecito can one of youse lovely mods make this the MDT 9 please? Link to comment
Dollymarie Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: @phantom @Dollymarie @elhombrecito can one of youse lovely mods make this the MDT 9 please? Done Link to comment
Nogbad the Bad Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 13 hours ago, cidered abroad said: What do I expect to see tomorrow? What I saw the first time I watched City at home to Norwich in 1954-55 season. A home defeat. And plenty more of the same over the next sixty five years. They really do know how to win at Ashton Gate. Yep, particularly remember March '75, crunch match v Norwich when we were in a good position to go up (one season early) Big expectant crowd at AG, only for Norwich to win 1-0. Norwich went on to get promoted, City finished 5th. Link to comment
old_eastender Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Can only see a Norwich win, but hopefully a decent performance in defeat like at Bournemouth. Link to comment
Redrascal2 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Can only see a Norwich win, but hopefully a decent performance in defeat like at Bournemouth. How about a rubbish performance and a win. Link to comment
A Horse With No Name Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 14 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Can only see a Norwich win, but hopefully a decent performance in defeat like at Bournemouth. My God, you're easily pleased. Link to comment
Lew-T Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Brunt is in for Bakinson, Martin and Wells start up top. Link to comment
Davefevs Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, Lew-T said: Brunt is in for Bakinson, Martin and Wells start up top. Same team otherwise? Link to comment
pongo88 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 In today's conditions the the message should be to keep it simple. Players will make mistakes so don't try to complicate things by playing the ball out from the back when under pressure. As @old_eastender just said, we don't want lightweight players in midfield, but I'm not sure which tough players we've got who could step in. Perhaps if City switch to a back 4 Vyner could move into midfield to partner Bakinson. I'm not advocating route one football, but the occasional high ball into Norwich's penalty area, in a swirling wind, might cause problems. Forecast 2-0 to City, but I wouldn't bet any money on a City win Link to comment
Davefevs Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, pongo88 said: In today's conditions the the message should be to keep it simple. Players will make mistakes so don't try to complicate things by playing the ball out from the back when under pressure. As @old_eastender just said, we don't want lightweight players in midfield, but I'm not sure which tough players we've got who could step in. Perhaps if City switch to a back 4 Vyner could move into midfield to partner Bakinson. I'm not advocating route one football, but the occasional high ball into Norwich's penalty area, in a swirling wind, might cause problems. Forecast 2-0 to City, but I wouldn't bet any money on a City win Hailstones in Downend at the mo. Not a day for pretty stuff in your own half I agree Link to comment
Super Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Jeez glad im not going in this weather! Link to comment
stephenkibby. Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 34 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Yep, particularly remember March '75, crunch match v Norwich when we were in a good position to go up (one season early) Big expectant crowd at AG, only for Norwich to win 1-0. Norwich went on to get promoted, City finished 5th. yeah remember that game well. The day before the Gas drew 1/1 home to Manu. Link to comment
Lew-T Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Same team otherwise? Dasilva in. Link to comment
Curr Avon Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Still persisting with the O'Dowda/Paterson axis. Link to comment
Gazred Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Curr Avon said: Still persisting with the O'Dowda/Paterson axis. Slightly surprised they both start. They looked knackered on Wed well before 90 mins. Link to comment
Numero Uno Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Curr Avon said: Still persisting with the O'Dowda/Paterson axis. Paterson is due his world beating game that he tends to throw in occasionally............. Link to comment
mozo Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'm hoping Brunt can show why we signed him! I'm not a fan of that transfer atm so it would be good to be persuaded by him controlling our play today. It's not the midfield 3 I envisaged at the start of the season, and I'd prefer the 3 on the bench! Good job I know nothing Link to comment
Bazooka Joe Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Brunt is in for Bakinson, Martin and Wells start up top. Starting Brunt ahead of Bakinson seems strange, particularly against a team like Norwich, but I hope Holden proves me wrong. Link to comment
Curr Avon Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, Gazred said: Slightly surprised they both start. They looked knackered on Wed well before 90 mins. I'd have preferred Bakinson, Brunt and Pato, because that offers more solidity. Link to comment
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Still persisting with the O'Dowda/Paterson axis. I am a fan of Paterson’s but he clearly needs a rest. To me today was the time to give Nagy a chance. Less of an issue with O’Dowda starting, should be fresher after just 1 start & has a great record v Norwich. 3 games between now & Friday, surely Pato cannot start them all? Link to comment
Super Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Going in without a midfield. Link to comment
Numero Uno Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, mozo said: I'm hoping Brunt can show why we signed him! I'm not a fan of that transfer atm so it would be good to be persuaded by him controlling our play today. It's not the midfield 3 I envisaged at the start of the season, and I'd prefer the 3 on the bench! Good job I know nothing He’s got to be careful with Bakinson tbh. He would have got through a shed load of work in the week and we’re playing another side who will be right up there today. Whether he has the right mix is another question but totally get the logic of pulling TB out of the firing line. Link to comment
wendyredredrobin Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 A bit concerned that O'Dowda, Patto and Wells are playing as these 3 have been going AWOL during games lately. Still the weather is going to be a great leveller, so we may get something out of the game. Link to comment
old_eastender Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Still persisting with the O'Dowda/Paterson axis. Grrrr... gone from Pato/Weimann combo to Pato/COD combo now it seems. So much rather see Bakinson play instead. Pato the man well overdue being dropped for me. Link to comment
RidgeRed Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Still persisting with the O'Dowda/Paterson axis. Very concerned at the midfield, as so often. No Bakinson. Maybe has a slight injury or fatigue. Link to comment
Curr Avon Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I am a fan of Paterson’s but he clearly needs a rest. To me today was the time to give Nagy a chance. Less of an issue with O’Dowda starting, should be fresh & has a great record v Norwich. 3 games between now & Friday, surely Pato cannot start them all? Nagy would be ideal in a flat 3, because he passes well, and is able to defend like Brunt and Bakinson. Link to comment
maxjak Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Cantwell and Pukki will be a real handful, to name just two.............so i can see full use of Subs today, especially in the heavy conditions. Some of them will be knackered after 60 minutes? Link to comment
petehinton Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 That midfield is minging. Morrell sacrificed for that ffs Link to comment
wendyredredrobin Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Paterson is due his world beating game that he tends to throw in occasionally............. Especially when the game is on Sky. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.