bcfc01 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hocca said: Danny Simpson with one of the worst cameos ever witnessed there He didn't do himself any favours to be in the team next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: My point was that people on here have said we look very good. I assumed they were not meaning very good compared to last season . Then my mistake. I read your post as making exactly the opposite point - That when people said 'very good' they must have meant very good compared to last year and you thought that very good compared to last year was not a valuable benchmark given how totally toilet we were. To be clear - I thought we were very good today. Both compared to last year and also by the general standards of any championship team playing any decent prem team. Not to be too flippant about losing 0-3. But play like that more often than not and we will be in top half not bottom half of championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Scoreline harsh but forget that, that was a decent performance which encourages me as we ain't gonna be matching up to Aston Villa's in the Championship every week. We must have used up our penalty allocation already. There were some good individual performances. Matty James brings us something we've lacked and nice to see our duracell bunny Andi Weimann getting good time. Alex Scott and Sam Bell both gave Matty Cash a torrid time, the former looking a real future star. Palmer may have his work cut out to be the attacking midfielder in the team. Atkinson looks a good addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hustler Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Thought City played well in stages. All very sloppy goals to concede but thought we matched Villa at times. Still very much lack a cutting edge up front but overall some good individual performances and a good work out for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 minute ago, RedM said: The game only looked lively after Scott came on. I think he definitely upped the tempo even further. I thought Palmer played well but Scott was better. It’s going to be hard not to start him and Bell next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, IAmNick said: 60?! Only 7 teams scored more than that last year, and 2 of the top 6 scored less. Weird comment. Yes but they conceded a lot less which I cannot see us doing either so not that weird unless you assume we will be keeping lots of clean sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 In comparison to last season...that was 100 times better. In comparison to where performances need to be for this season...defence need to shape up massively and we need to be more composed with shooting and final ball. It's almost like our players get too excited/scared when they get within 20 yards of the opposition goal and start misplacing passes or dragging shots. I'm a big fan of Palmer, but I don't think I'd mind if Scott started in that AMC role next week. He looks so composed on the ball, strong at shielding it, decent in the air for flick ons and drove forward when he got the ball. I actually think we missed Semenyo today as I thought AW and COD were quite poor at finding spaces for KP to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 It wasn’t a bad performance really but the goals will be as soft as you’ll see. That needs to be cut out asap. Consistently got behind out fullbacks. Still it was a starting XI that would probably be promoted at our level and we won’t be seeing that next weekend. Kalas in for Atkinson for me. Williams or Nagy in for King(assuming Massengo not ready). Wells in for Martin or Palmer. Actually thought we tried to play off Martin a bit more today and some flashes. Had bodies near him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Some very bizarre negative posts on this game. The scoreline definitely flattered them. No issues with their first goal, Bentley flapped at the second but would rather that in preseason and got beat on the break completely against the run of the play for the third which potentially went out before the cross was played. We showed intent, physicality and wow Alex Scott needs to be playing. Two very strong penalty shouts and VAR would of called atleast one of those. Weird to feel happier with that performance despite the scoreline than any of the preseason games we've won previously or most of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Thought we played well, just Villa are far better in attack than us. Would have been interesting if Bentley didn't make a mistake before HT. I'm positive for next Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Missed the first half and watched the Villa stream. Commentary was surprisingly good. Things that stood out from them: The first half would have been disappointing for Villa as Bristol City didn't play with any tempo or intensity Nigel Pearson needs to (and must have) given them a talking to at half time Scott has done more in two minutes than we saw all first half If I wasn't so biased, I'd say that was a definite penalty (x2) Great cross… but that ball looked way out Sometimes in pre-season you get a glimpse of someone who's worth keeping an eye on… and Scott has something about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, Hocca said: Danny Simpson with one of the worst cameos ever witnessed there Have to say i haven't been impressed with Simpson in any of the games. Seems to lack the pace and slow to move the ball. Would definitely start Vyner at fullback Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, REDOXO said: My god how many depressed blind people are on this thread!? If you were blind then I should imagine it’s a blessing not being able to see it,how they are posting on here tho is impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Bit of a curate’s egg. Genuinely some encouraging signs. Some good movement and can absolutely see what they are trying to do. With VAR would have been 2-2, as for me two pretty certain penalties and their third was out. Equally clearly they had another gear so probably would have won anyway but the score overall a bit flattering to them. We looked more physical as well in a good way. Against that looked very one paced until the changes. Even allowing for the ball being out concerning to see at this stage how much space their player gets for the third, so feels the back line still not always sure of their roles. Hopefully Bentley is back to form on seasons kick off. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: If you were blind then I should imagine it’s a blessing not being able to see it,how they are posting on here tho is impressive Can you get a brail iPhone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Not the best way to watch a game, but. I do worry about our defence. Very soft goals, all be it the cross for the last one clipped the front row of seats in the Atyeo. The moment , intensity, willingness to find space and just the number of options for the ball carrier is so much better. We need Wells up top, that and Weimann & COD pulling the defence around could bring the best out of Palmer. Simpson's cameo today looks to have handed the RB shirt to Vyner. Scott looks closer to the team that I would have thought. Nice to see the one thing that doesn't change. The so called bigger team gets the decisions. All that and I still have no idea how we'll go when the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Can you get a brail iPhone? Ray Charles had one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Did Bell have 3 attempts on target in his brief period on the pitch? He looked really lively. Of the young players that played last season I thought he looked behind the others both in physicality and confidence, but he looks to have really come on in the pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: Ray Charles had one Was he a City fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Was he a City fan? He was,grew up in knowle west by all accounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Did Bell have 3 attempts on target in his brief period on the pitch? He looked really lively. Of the young players that played last season I thought he looked behind the others both in physicality and confidence, but he looks to have really come on in the pre season. Agreed. I was hoping that Conway would do the same as I think he is a top prospect, but it seems he didn't make enough of an impression. Bell looked very good today against good opposition and did his chances no harm at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Decent pre-season game and 3:0 wasn’t a reflection of what I saw. Their 3rd looked offside & Martin was clearly brought down from where I was sitting. 2nd half was good & we look so much better going into this season. I would say Vyner is ahead of Simpson & I’d play Scott ahead of Palmer based on today. Heard a lot of negativity coming out of the gate, which seems misplaced but understandable after the past 24 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsaw Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 I thought that was a pretty good performance today , the played looked fit and sharp, some good play, some of the young players came in and made an impact, I expect us to give Blackpool a hard game next week based on that I think we will win, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 What was the attendance? COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 45 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Have to say i haven't been impressed with Simpson in any of the games. Seems to lack the pace and slow to move the ball. Would definitely start Vyner at fullback Saturday. Famous last words but Vyner must be nailed on for starting RB. Looked good today and must have been working on crossing. Given he is a very decent defender and good footballer, if he decides to focus an RB and we can bear with him through the downtimes, he could mature into a good specialist 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Simon79 said: What was the attendance? COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 33 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: He was,grew up in knowle west by all accounts Oh yes just near Fammy’s old place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Good attendance for a friendly game. Didn't expect that many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 minute ago, bcfc01 said: Good attendance for a friendly game. Didn't expect that many. A few Brummies taking a break from their holiday in WSM probably helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Anything on Kevin Friend? Calls himself a City fan and that was 2 stonewall penalties he snubbed today. The Scott one especially was a shocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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