Cardiff (H) - Sat 6th Feb 15:00 - Matchday thread

[Lew-T]

STOP BOOTING THE BALL UP FIELD TO 7 FOOT TALL CENTRE BACKS!

Jesus we’re so thick.

[MC RISK77]

Just now, Bassomylord said:

Imagine actually paying 30 odd quid for a ticket no chance I would be going at the moment utter dross

Problem is people still will when things get back to normal... haven’t had any desire to watch this team since end of November 

[Red Army 75]

Right lads we know Cardiff’s strong points so I want you to . Kick the ball as high as you can and give loads of free kicks away. 

[Sheltons Army]

1 minute ago, MarcusX said:

Wouldnt be the first one to talk himself into a job above him

That said, I wont judge Holden until he's got a fully fit squad. If he's gone by then I'll just accept it didn't work but I wouldn't directly blame him

I know on paper our squad today is pretty good, but there's more to it than that. It's not his first choice system or players.

Genuine Question

Have you seen any evidence of any coaching , improvement (in any area)  , or coaching to a plan ?

Or even a semblance of a plan that he might actually stick to ?

 

[Kodjias Wrist]

Just now, City1970 said:

The Lansdowns only employ jokers. They are very naive. 

Very arrogant as well actually at times. Still Pat Lam brought in and look where Bristol are....

[RedEyez]

Mariappa left back is a shambles. Rather see Vyner there, or the young lad Harper.

[havanatopia]

Just now, Johnr1986 said:

Holden and this management set up is not up to the task, we are heading towards a relegation scrape on this form with him at the helm! 

Yes but unless you take out the CEO too nothing will change; rinse and repeat I am afraid.

[cidered abroad]

I totally expected that Cardiff will bully us in to submission.

 

[Alex_BCFC]

12 minutes ago, Monkeh said:

The way we are playing and the form we are in I cant see us reach 50 points 

Won’t need 50 points. 45 ish will be enough. We will get past 50 anyway I think. 

[Bassomylord]

2 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

Genuine Question

Have you seen any evidence of any coaching , improvement (in any area)  , or coaching to a plan ?

Or even a semblance of a plan that he might actually stick to ?

 

There is nothing. Name another club  in this league as poorly drilled as us.

[Spud55]

Just now, 054123 said:

Phew, roll on next season

This all feels very similar to me, it feels as it bid before we imploded after Johnsons old man went, we have thrown or philosophy in the bin and seem to be reverting to bringing in old past it players for "expirience" undoubtedly the rot set in under LJ and he was allowed to continue for too long, but the decision to stay with the continuity candidate will be one that comes to haunt us for a long while yet. 

[old_eastender]

good bit of play from Semenyo, shot blocked for a corner

[ciderwithtommy]

So tactically naive and out thought, and worryingly out fought. Not much to take from this 

[GTFABM]

1 minute ago, pongo88 said:

There’s nothing dinosaur about Mick McCarthy. He understands the opposition’s weaknesses and gets his own team to play to its strengths. It’s quite simple really 

He plays the same way regardless who they play. Just happens playing that way beats us pretty much every time. 

[redsince1994]

Semenyo playing alright... and thats all the positives I have

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

3 minutes ago, glos old boy said:

Now will Steve see we need a manager

No!

[chinapig]

2 minutes ago, Bassomylord said:

That is exactly it. No footballing philosophy at all

Not so, he said we would play aggressive, front foot football and get in the opposition's faces. Which we do.

.... Don't we?

[wendyredredrobin]

Please no. Not another 8 minutes of this dross.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Fordy62 said:

Ok... beware the good looking team, they’re often the worst!

In one.......players need a manager.....SL needs a manager

[Ivorguy]

Just now, redsince1994 said:

Semenyo playing alright... and thats all the positives I have

But will he score?

[bexhill reds]

2 minutes ago, Super said:

Where did we get him from?

Free agent after being released by Watford....

[Slack Bladder]

Well if recent games are anything to go by, I'm not holding out for an inspirational half time team talk

It'll be the usual 5 up front and piss into the wind

[havanatopia]

Just now, JonDolman said:

Williams looks nowhere near ready.

Lansbury defensive midfield is surely not his best role. He has played a few nice balls forward but blimey he doesn't look good defensively in there.

And that Jon is borderline incompetent and negligent from Dean. Oh alright then, it is, exactly that.

1 minute ago, Super said:

Where did we get him from?

"He was good at Watford about a decade ago no?" Dean said to Simpson before they signed him. 

[Fpcity]

3 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

There’s nothing dinosaur about Mick McCarthy. He understands the opposition’s weaknesses and gets his own team to play to its strengths. It’s quite simple really 

I know there isn't. But that was the option on here from lots when being linked. He was my choice 

[Super]

Just now, bexhill reds said:

Free agent after being released by Watford....

That explains a lot...

[MarcusX]

6 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

If fans were there today would there be songs about (a) Ashton Out (b) Holden Out (c) both out, or (d) neither ?

At least there wont be any programmes rolled up into paper aeroplanes thrown on the pitch

[wendyredredrobin]

We haven't even looked like scoring again

[JamesBCFC]

4 minutes ago, myol'man said:

Even the bottom teams average a point a game, we'll get mid 50s and finish about 11th 

Exactly.

We're playing shit, and I'm not defending the performances at all.

But the bottom sides this season have been utterly abysmal- if Wycombe take a point or more today there will be 2 teams on under 1 point per game so far, them and Wednesday.

Brum if they lose (currently 0-0) will be exactly 1 point per game.

 

That would make 3 of the current bottom 4 on 1 ppg or less.

[Guest]

Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

No!

unfortunately to true, none so blind as those who WILL NOT SEE

[westonred]

I think we have the players its just managing them is the problem