cidered abroad Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: Scott struggling a bit near the end. Maybe sub with Massengo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 So we're winning 2-1 and someone playing for Coventry is off their face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Definitely much more positive signs, and nice to see us actually being good at set pieces this season. Huge pressure on us now to get another goal early and then see it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 You can’t knock the players desire or commitment. They’re all working their socks off! Lovely to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: Reading aren’t great but neither are we. We can’t make the ball stick and keep giving it back to them. Can’t fault the commitment from the players. Yeh, ahead through two good chances that we finished well. We played pretty well in that opening 15 but then conceded in a manner similar to some of the other poor goals we've allowed this season. We seem very vulnerable to a by-line run and cut-back into the box. We also continue to struggle to create chances in open play. We're going to play some much better teams than Reading this season so I really hope we can make this result stick and see out this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Well that was really good, much improved from Saturday. Moved the ball quickly, too good for Reading early on. So not Vyner's long-throw but Kalas's. And Matty James is dynamite on free-kicks from that range, finds his man. Reading moving it nicely but we are well organised. The two front-men getting across the pitch to close well. Shape wise we condense across the pitch so much quicker than normal. James intensity is great too. Little shout to Pring, that's how a left winger closes a player with intensity, purpose and with menace. Yiadom very nervous of a bad touch. O'Dowda could learn from this. Simpson very steady, almost a great pass to James. Reading Goal was very well worked, although we just got out of position thinking the ball was going for a throw-in. Enjoyable watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsey Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Nothing personal but why do we have to be negative about our players. Cam is doing well so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cam? Off his face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Scott struggling a bit near the end. They`re kicking lumps out of him mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, cidered abroad said: Maybe sub with Massengo Possibly. Maybe shift King out wide? Not sure on Massengo being out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 We’re doing ok. High energy, but careless with the ball. Atkinson is Flinty Mk2. Impressively dominating the CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Still not seeing many shots from open play (not counting headers) which worries me over the course of the season. We definitely don't look like the passing team of a few seasons ago, but being competitive and good in the air works for many teams in this division. Great opportunity to win the game now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick jones of hereford Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Last season it was a case of “we never look like winning “ today at half time one has to say that we had an outstanding first 19 minutes but dropped off a bit after conceding from Reading’s first real attack of note. second half will be a real test of character but I’m impressed with the commitment shown today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Scott struggling a bit near the end. He just needs to do a bit more "pass and move" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 I fancy us getting on the end of a Reading back pass or poor touch. They look a little nervy on the ball back there, and that’s partly down to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Reckon there's more goals in this game, will be happy and amazed if it ends 1-2 I hope we don't go into the 2nd half too defensively minded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 RobinsTV now essentially talking about how they use xG and other stats to try and create chances that statistically are likely to be scored. Confirmation that we actively reduce the raw number of shots we take in favour of taking high % ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Impressive opening spell. Worry a bit at our unforced errors...those sloppy passes at precisely the moment we want to retain possession or have a chance of a break. We could obviously benefit from another goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Probably as good a half we've had since Pearson arrived. Great start with 2 really good goals but Reading changed their formation and they've got back in the game. The negative is that yet again the opposition score after getting to the bye line down our right. The positives being Kalas long throws and our press, particularly the performances of James and Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, ExiledAjax said: RobinsTV now essentially talking about how they use xG and other stats to try and create chances that statistically are likely to be scored. Confirmation that we actively reduce the raw number of shots we take in favour of taking high % ones. LJ did the very same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: I seem to remember twice before reading have beaten us 3 - 2 from us being 2 - 0 up and both happened at home one under LJ and one under Millen.....I dont believe in jinxing so I dont think that will happen tonight. I think we have another goal in us. And if I remember correctly we were 2-0 up until around the 70 minute mark, in both games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, cityexile said: Ahead at HT. Deserve to be and restricted them to very little. Mind you, their goal did highlight we are capable of calamitous defending whatever the state of the match. Working hard off the ball but unable to hold possession when we have it. I am also increasingly convinced I am in a simulation the last year where the writers are going ‘what can we do today to create the most dispair…I know, give them an early two goal lead…’ Why does it have to be poor defending ? Looked to me to be a very good goal from Reading - it happens and will happen throughout the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lew-T Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, Davefevs said: He just needs to do a bit more "pass and move" Yeah, there were a couple moments where I shouted ‘pass!’ earlier. His first touch is spot on, but just needs to release that ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Who is the guy with downsey on Robins TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Pessimistic comment alert. Great to be ahead, however, concerning that IMO Reading controlled the second half of the first half and we hardly touched the ball. Unless we can get hold of the ball and keep it much better this is going to not end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Stoke are having a decent night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, And Its Smith said: LJ did the very same Yep. That was when it all started to be about high-likelihood chances rather than just peppering the goal. It was most notable when looking at how we barely ever shot from outside the box. Personally I think that generally we've gone too far along this road and need to be a bit more prolific. But it's about a balance between quantity and quality of shot - see our win last season v Blackburn for a team that shot loads but with little quality/danger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Swansea are getting well and truly mullered at home by Stoke 0-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Sick of hearing Sweet Caroline **** off Caroline, and take Irene with you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just backed city as next team to score at 2/1. Looking all good so far 3 points tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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