Brentford (A) - Wed 3rd Feb 19:45 - Matchday thread

[Bristol Oil Services]

Wycombe were level at h-t, Saturday. Apparently. Just saying ....

[Northern Red]

Just now, Sheltons Army said:

He has

Owers saying it’s the best performance he’s seen from Massengo

My old man has just texted saying the same thing.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Elsewhere, Rotherham 1-0 Derby.

Make that 2-0!

[LondonBristolian]

Just now, Moments of Pleasure said:

Wycombe were level at h-t, Saturday. Apparently. Just saying ....

So we could win 7-2? Awesome...

[the1stknowle]

10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Would be an excellent pivot tbh. However he's not on the bench- injured I read on here?

Ah, shame. Didn't see that 

I'd say the same about Wells but for very different reasons. Away from home I like this formation a lot. Esp when we've got midfielders running while making positive forward contributions. 

Got concerns about Marriapa - he's struggling a bit, esp in possession, but needs must with all those left sided players missing. 

[Tully Bascomb]

Edwards looked really tired towards the end of the half so swap for Wells. 
 

I would hate to be opposite the Brentford manager at an all you can eat buffet

[Ska Junkie]

Just now, Moments of Pleasure said:

Wycombe were level at h-t, Saturday. Apparently. Just saying ....

I was just about to look that up.

Thanks, I think.

[Lew-T]

Massengo is so entertaining to watch. So pleased he’s getting his chance tonight, it’s long overdue.

[RUSSEL85]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Elsewhere, Rotherham 1-0 Derby.

2-0

[westred1]

Edwards’ willingness to get at his defenders is refreshing. A modern day Greg Goodridge.

 

CAM Massengo >>>>> CDM Massengo 

[robin_unreliant]

HNM and Nagy had a very good 45. Good on Edwards for the effort and enthusiasm. Yet to see any real end product from it but great to see a youngster enjoying his chance. 

[nickolas]

4 minutes ago, Im_over_ere said:

So is Adelakun injured or just not good enough?

Hes injured and not good enuf.

[Garland-sweden]

Good first half. Wonderboy very good and we are dangerous. Semenyo I Think Will score. COYR!!!

[stephenkibby.]

1 minute ago, BoneyardTIM said:

Edwards looked really tired towards the end of the half so swap for Wells. 
 

I would hate to be opposite the Brentford manager at an all you can eat buffet

No please please not Wells out wide again, offers nothing.

[BCFC_95]

3 minutes ago, Moments of Pleasure said:

Wycombe were level at h-t, Saturday. Apparently. Just saying ....

Weren’t Walsall level at HT against us in that promotion season? 1-1 or 2-2?

[Midred]

2 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said:

2-0

They're not playing at Derby!

[Fordy62]

Now, if I know my Bristol City, we’ve used up all our good football tokens in the first half. 

[hollydog]

Suspect we’ll lose ultimately but we’re having a go and it’s the most entertaining game I’ve seen is in all season. HNM superb! 

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

2 minutes ago, westred1 said:

Edwards’ willingness to get at his defenders is refreshing. A modern day Greg Goodridge.

 

CAM Massengo >>>>> CDM Massengo 

So does that mean we can expect all Owura's crosses to go into the stands. 

[22A]

Well done Brentford with trying to create an atmosphere with constant chanting However at times the chants sound like "Come on Watford" and in the 42nd minute I'm sure the sound effect gave us "Come on Luton".

 

As to matters on the pitch, six months ago there was talk of Ivan Toney joining City. Would we be better with him in the team?

[eardun]

1 minute ago, stephenkibby. said:

No please please not Wells out wide again, offers nothing.

Couldn’t agree more. Got to stop playing Wells out of position. If Edwards comes off, the position is tailor made for Pato. 

[cityexile]

A lot on getting the subs right this half. Lot of energy burned in that first half.

[steveybadger]

Think this a game that suits Han - harrying technical players with his energy who leave a bit of space as well for him to use his own skils to exploit, rather than big orrible strong ones which don’t. 

[Davefevs]

1st half summary:

Really enjoyable watch.  In some ways I’m a tad frustrated we haven’t made more of some good breaks (down left) or possession high up (right side).

Some nice combinations both with and without the ball.

Ref been very generous to Brentford.

What I really like without the ball is Massengo going Man to man with Ghoddos until he gets dragged to deep and then he hands on to Mawson.  Mawson and Kalas happy to go 1-on-1 and with a decent line (not too high) which means HNM can then press the ball.  The fact that neither Kalas or Mawson feel the need to be spare, means we aren’t getting outnumbered in midfield and therefore they can’t pass through us.  Brave, but necessary defensive shape.  It’s almost like HNM is playing as a LDM, whilst Vyner and Nagy as normal CMs.  But when HNM hands off Ghoddas, he rejoins the midfield.

Him and Edwards just need a tad more composure in final third.

Famara doing everything he didn’t do Saturday.

Shame Mawson cocked up, positioning wise he’s been excellent.

And....we’ve been niggly and energetic.  Can’t let that drop.  Use subs to keep energy levels.

[steviestevieneville]

8 minutes ago, Im_over_ere said:

So is Adelakun injured or just not good enough?

Both 

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, Davefevs said:

1st half summary:

Really enjoyable watch.  In some ways I’m a tad frustrated we haven’t made more of some good breaks (down left) or possession high up (right side).

Some nice combinations both with and without the ball.

Ref been very generous to Brentford.

What I really like without the ball is Massengo going Man to man with Ghoddos until he gets dragged to deep and then he hands on to Mawson.  Mawson and Kalas happy to go 1-on-1 and with a decent line (not too high) which means HNM can then press the ball.  The fact that neither Kalas or Mawson feel the need to be spare, means we aren’t getting outnumbered in midfield and therefore they can’t pass through us.  Brave, but necessary defensive shape.  It’s almost like HNM is playing as a LDM, whilst Vyner and Nagy as normal CMs.  But when HNM hands off Ghoddas, he rejoins the midfield.

Him and Edwards just need a tad more composure in final third.

Famara doing everything he didn’t do Saturday.

Shame Mawson cocked up, positioning wise he’s been excellent.

And....we’ve been niggly and energetic.  Can’t let that drop.  Use subs to keep energy levels.

Not a natural CM- glad to see we are utilising an advantage in this area.

[Der no.2]

14 minutes ago, TomF said:

We’ve played a lot worse than this and won games. I don’t mind if we lose to a side who are amongst the favs to win the league if we carry on giving it a go like we have this half. 

Well said mate, we’re getting stuck in and giving it a go.

HNM excellent, look so much more confident.

Semenyo taking players on down the middle.

Edwards again so confident for a 19yr old 

COYRs

[bpexile]

8 minutes ago, BigTone said:

Thought we equipped ourselves well in first 45. HNM looks good but regrettably Mawson below par. Interesting second half to see how it pans out. More goals in this and I'm thinking a 2 all draw from what we've seen so far.

Hope you're right Tone, how's life with you mate ?

[Better Red]

This will be controversial I know but Edwards has shown up Seymenyo as not as good a player people think he is.

I know I got pelters when I said he won’t score goals at this level. 
 

Edwards (and I know it’s early days) looks a much better going forward then Seymenyo. He actually looks to go round his man rather than always coming inside.  Still very young and I know he will run out of steam but still looks a player I won’t to watch.

 

[Super]

Good effort Zak.