Son of Fred Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, deadredfred said: A real test of our defence today, Atkinson in particular. Be interested to see if Wells gets a start after QPR. Would take a point given current home form, as long as we’re competitive and challenging. Expect Fulham to be right up there come end of season. I wouldn't put Atkinson up against Mitrovic' today...the bloke's a hard,,tasty bugger & could well dominate him. Kalas & Baker (if fit) in the centre. Edited September 25, 2021 by Son of Fred 1 Quote Link to comment
Robbored Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 35 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Wonder if Pearson goes back to 4411/ Explain to me what the difference between 4-4-2 and 4-4-1-1 is? To me they’re just the same……… 4-4-2 is a template used world wide because it’s so flexible. 1 Quote Link to comment
MC RISK77 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: I’ll forever remember Fulham (h) as the last game of our old normal. The same result today would do me just fine. COYR. Yeah and me- always remember how strange it felt how the players were not allowed to shake hands before that match yet fans were going wild hugging eachother when Wells scored…think that was the first time I realised that something big and very weird was happening. 1 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, Robbored said: Explain to me what the difference between 4-4-2 and 4-4-1-1 is? To me they’re just the same……… 4-4-2 is a template used world wide because it’s so flexible. It’s quite simple really….it’s trying to give the the reader the visualisation that one forward is slightly more withdrawn than the other. 442 is a template, but so is 352, 433 etc. Those set-ups are flexible too. 442 hung around for years as the go-to set-up. Quote Link to comment
East End Old Boy Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Yeah, I reckon he might have gone back 4 anyway. Wouldn't be surprised to see Massengo go back to wide right. Its rumoured that Massengo may be injured, so there could be changes? 1 Quote Link to comment
Bobbie Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: Its rumoured that Massengo may be injured, so there could be changes? Where have you heard this? Quote Link to comment
CyderInACan Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Yeah and me- always remember how strange it felt how the players were not allowed to shake hands before that match yet fans were going wild hugging eachother when Wells scored…think that was the first time I realised that something big and very weird was happening. Yeah, there was an odd vibe for sure, even the much anticipated City125 thing ended up being a shambles too. Quote Link to comment
One Team Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 51 minutes ago, Leveller said: “a couple of familiar faces in their squad” That Mawson chap was soon forgotten then! I wonder what reception Reid, Bryan and Mawson will get? Reid was “always Bristol City to me” before he went to Cardiff, will he still be welcomed? Bryan was “one of our own” and part of the famous Man Utd beating side so should be assured a good reception. Mawson? Well he looked really good until injured but hardly that memorable so perhaps a muted reaction? Quote Link to comment
swanker Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I fancy us today for some reason. Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 hours ago, One Team said: I wonder how much the attendance will be impacted by the fuel situation? Will they let fans in if they are carrying Jerry cans of petrol? 2 Quote Link to comment
Wiltshire robin Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, One Team said: I wonder what reception Reid, Bryan and Mawson will get? Reid was “always Bristol City to me” before he went to Cardiff, will he still be welcomed? Bryan was “one of our own” and part of the famous Man Utd beating side so should be assured a good reception. Mawson? Well he looked really good until injured but hardly that memorable so perhaps a muted reaction? Bryan should get a good recpeption reids a funny one as he’s born and raised in Bristol and supports Liverpool not city , he also left to Cardiff and knowing a couple of people close to him apparently he has no love for city at all and couldn’t wait for a chance to leave 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Red_Alligator Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Thanks JB, good job. I'll take a point now, thanks. This could be a hiding for us today -BUT, you never know. It COULD be the day we break the home win curse. Stranger things have happened..... COYR!! Quote Link to comment
Robbored Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 37 minutes ago, Davefevs said: It’s quite simple really….it’s trying to give the the reader the visualisation that one forward is slightly more withdrawn than the other. 442 is a template, but so is 352, 433 etc. Those set-ups are flexible too. 442 hung around for years as the go-to set-up. My ‘beef’ if you like is that team shapes changes all the time, in possession, out of possession, set pieces et el.. When I see the team sheet I usually see 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and two strikers and immediately see 4-4-2 and that’s often how the team sets up at the ko. Obviously that will change throughout any game. If Dasilva bombs forward that means the shape has changed albeit temporarily. I really think that there’s a lot of pseudo intellectual nonsense talked about formations. 2 Quote Link to comment
GrahamC Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: Bryan should get a good recpeption reids a funny one as he’s born and raised in Bristol and supports Liverpool not city , he also left to Cardiff and knowing a couple of people close to him apparently he has no love for city at all and couldn’t wait for a chance to leave They played for us, did well & we got good money for both of them. I don’t care if they were really Man U or Liverpool fans, they should get a decent reception. As for the starting XI Nige likes to make minimal changes but Baker must be a doubt, it will be interesting to see if Tanner gets another go & although I know nothing about the HNM rumour, there might be a change in midfield anyway if King is fit again. 3 Quote Link to comment
Midred Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 hours ago, One Team said: I wonder how much the attendance will be impacted by the fuel situation? Depends whether the team bus is still queuing to fill up ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Sleepy1968 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: reids a funny one as he’s born and raised in Bristol and supports Liverpool not city , he also left to Cardiff and knowing a couple of people close to him apparently he has no love for city at all and couldn’t wait for a chance to leave The dumbfcks can boo if they like but those of us that can think for ourselves and aren't bitter and twisted will give him a clap. 3 Quote Link to comment
Wiltshire robin Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Just now, Sleepy1968 said: The dumbfcks can boo if they like but those of us that can think for ourselves and aren't bitter and twisted will give him a clap. Tinpot mentality Quote Link to comment
Baba Yaga Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Can see this one being either a 1-1 draw where we defend very well or Fulham are too strong for us and we get stuffed. On paper the toughest game of the season so far and after they lost last week they are going to be up for it. Quote Link to comment
Sleepy1968 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Baba Yaga said: Can see this one being either a 1-1 draw where we defend very well or Fulham are too strong for us and we get stuffed. On paper the toughest game of the season so far and after they lost last week they are going to be up for it. We could end up defending very deep and not be able to get the ball out. Or NP has a cunning plan to counter attack at pace and get runners in behind their high defensive line. I'd definately take the draw now. 1 Quote Link to comment
deadredfred Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Son of Fred said: I wouldn't put Atkinson up against Mitrovic' today...the bloke's a hard,,tasty bugger & could well dominate him. Kalas & Baker (if fit) in the centre. Good call. It was Atkinson v Mitrovic I was concerned by! Quote Link to comment
David Brent Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: Bryan should get a good recpeption reids a funny one as he’s born and raised in Bristol and supports Liverpool not city , he also left to Cardiff and knowing a couple of people close to him apparently he has no love for city at all and couldn’t wait for a chance to leave Not surprised that a Bristolian supports Liverpool but I find it to hard to believe that he has no love for City. Good reception for both I reckon. Before the game starts. 1 Quote Link to comment
David Brent Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Son of Fred said: I wouldn't put Atkinson up against Mitrovic' today...the bloke's a hard,,tasty bugger & could well dominate him. Kalas & Baker (if fit) in the centre. Mitrovic will get over it 2 Quote Link to comment
Abraham Romanovich Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, Robbored said: I really think that there’s a lot of pseudo intellectual nonsense talked about formations. For once I am in complete agreement. "Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes." Brian Clough "Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes." 2 Quote Link to comment
TedsHeadIs Red Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 45 minutes ago, swanker said: I fancy us today for some reason. It’s called unfounded optimism. Many City fans have it in their DNA. 1 Quote Link to comment
CyderInACan Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Anyone who even thinks of booing Joe Bryan or Bobby Reid before the game needs to have a word with themselves. 4 Quote Link to comment
The Nest Egg Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I hope they get a good reception. They were part of the best time of my life supporting City in 17/18 (well, more just 17) ; JB scored the winner against Rovers as a kid ffs, is that not enough? 8 Quote Link to comment
pongo88 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Opposing teams often have more possession than City. I can’t see this changing against Fulham, but this could work in our favour. If City is pushed back the defence will be compact with less gaps for Fulham to exploit. All it needs is City to be fast and clinical on the counter attack. Quote Link to comment
the red rules Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 hours ago, East End Old Boy said: Its rumoured that Massengo may be injured, so there could be changes? Massengo has just driven into the car park. 25 minutes ago, Newquay-Red said: I hope they get a good reception. They were part of the best time of my life supporting City in 17/18 (well, more just 17) ; JB scored the winner against Rovers as a kid ffs, is that not enough? Good reception getting off the bus. 1 Quote Link to comment
Slippin cider Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Just now, the red rules said: Massengo has just driven into the car park. You generally do drive into a car park … 1 1 Quote Link to comment
IThinkThatOnesRooney Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Slippin cider said: 2 minutes ago, the red rules said: Massengo has just driven into the car park. He actually feinted to go down Duckmoor Rd then reversed past the Fulham coach looking like he was going to do some shopping in Asda before doing a handbrake turn into his space. Good omen. 1 5 Quote Link to comment
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