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

[Numero Uno]

So the people who predicted 5,6,7-0 were wrong YET AGAIN. When will you ever learn?

[marcofisher]

I still think Eddie Howe could work well with our current set-up. 

[Sheltons Army]

Just now, ReggyRed said:

Ok ‘Sheldon’

Do you still wear LJ pyjamas ?

[RUSSEL85]

Expected nothing, got nothing but closer game than expected. 

[LondonBristolian]

Could have been a worse performance and, even with that performance, could have been a far worse result but it has nonetheless reinforced that there is a massive gulf in class between us and the top sides in the division. Getting players back from injury will help a bit but the fact remains that teams like Brentford are much, much better than we are. I'd love us to learn from them. 

[freezer]

Unfortunately, if you don't play consistently well, or even average, for 90 mins, you're not going to get results in this league. 

Same old really. 

One day, we'll get it right, hopefully. 

The annoying thing is, with just that bit of consistency we can be competing at the top. 

[cityexile]

Stuffed by one goal. About as good as might have hoped. No lack of effort really, just beaten by the better side.

Can we laugh at Rovers 6 now?

[Andy082005]

How depressing is it seeing how far we are behind Brentford 

We are miles away from them

[Alex_BCFC]

3-2 flattered us but I expected 2 or 2 goal defeat with no chances created so hoping to see a positive display Saturday now.

[lenred]

It was comfortable for them second half - let’s not let the scoring mask that - but overall it was a better performance from us. Just frustrating to think what a proven manager may be able to do. 

[Cidre Monita]

Second half the gulf was vast. Of course we are missing a few players, but none of them would substantially close that gap.  Tough month coming up. 

[pongo88]

3-2 makes it sound a close match. Nothing further from the truth. As Brentford regularly score at will City had to plan to score a couple of goals (not when it was too late) So why leave Wells on the bench till it’s too late?

[Alessandro]

Are you watching SL?

That was the starkest reality check yet this season to show just how far we are off the play off pace.

Forget losing to teams with parachutes, look at Brentford a comparable club, but streets ahead on and off the pitch.

Let’s be honest, those of you finding lots of positives from tonight, sorry you can’t have been watching the game. Don’t be fooled by the scoreline - it wasn’t close.

Reflecting over the 90 mins, we played ‘well’ for 15. If you take positives from that, that shows how poor it’s been this season. (and that we didn't lose by 7)

We basically put up a temporary flood defence with the early goal but it was inevitable the waters would find a way through, and they did. 

Expected, but still bitterly disappointing when it happens!

[ReggyRed]

1 minute ago, Sheltons Army said:

Do you still wear LJ pyjamas ?

Every night

[LoyalRed]

1 minute ago, marcofisher said:

I still think Eddie Howe could work well with our current set-up. 

Good shout ! 

[Kodjias Wrist]

Decent performance first half and then Brentford exploited our weakness. Not having a left back has really screwed us potentially progressing to a top 6 finish.

But happy with tonight all things considered!

[SedRA]

1 minute ago, Fordy62 said:

It has been to be fair. 

Wouldnt say it was a walkover. Dont get me wrong, they were comfortable but they didnt create many clear cut chances and got a bit of luck for two of their goals. 

[Red_Alligator]

1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

How depressing is it seeing how far we are behind Brentford 

We are miles away from them

Yep. 

[Jeez]

Better performance, but the subs were very odd.

[JBFC II]

1 minute ago, Bassomylord said:

Brentford could have gone up another 5 gears.

Yet they didn’t, perhaps an opportunity to give us some credit for actually giving them a good game. Or maybe not, as that doesn’t fit with the current mood does it

[RedorDead BCFC]

1 minute ago, marcofisher said:

I still think Eddie Howe could work well with our current set-up. 

Bournemouth will be sucking him off to come back to them. Especially after Woodgate manages a few games. 

[054123]

1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

How depressing is it seeing how far we are behind Brentford 

We are miles away from them

On the pitch, we’ve been going nowhere for 4 years now.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Was a defeat but weighted for opposition and the like, was much better than the Derby loss.

[Kibs]

Wouldn’t mind seeing that system with a centre forward that moves the centre halves around abit.

Diedhiou was static for most the game and it was too easy for their centre halves.

Must be infuriating for the rest of the team when everyone around him is trying to press and close angles and he just walks about the pitch. 

Oh and not getting in a LB.....wow, looks a shocker now. Rather see an u18 player there than Mariappa.

[AshtonRobin21]

Well that's the first of a horrid run of games out of the way..... 

[Banjo Red]

Huge game saturday better effort in patches but vast improvement on the Derby game.

[JBFC II]

4 minutes ago, Super said:

They have taken the best players off...

And? They still didn’t win 6-0 like the majority claimed they would on here

[lenred]

1 minute ago, Kodjias Wrist said:

Decent performance first half and then Brentford exploited our weakness. Not having a left back has really screwed us potentially progressing to a top 6 finish.

But happy with tonight all things considered!

No offence and not snarking but it’s Brentford. We shouldn’t be happy about how far we have regressed behind them in the last few years.  

[Red Exile]

Brentford - Brentford! Light years ahead of us!

I can remember when they were going bust and feeling sorry for their fans...

[Mr Popodopolous]

Subject to fitness etc, same side Saturday except Paterson for Edwards, Wells for Diedhiou and if fit, Lansbury for Bakinson or Nagy?

If Rowe is fit, that would also be welcome.