Birmingham City away match day thread

[Mr Popodopolous]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Will be interesting to see how much Sunjic and Gardner get up and down.  Neither are particularly expansive….normally….famous last words!

Yes, Massengo they are being careful with 3 games in a week.

Think they're a tidy pair but as you say not the most expansive or dynamic- though Sunjic seems like he can contribute a bit of end product, not bad technically etc.

Got that wrong tbh- had a quick look, he got 3 goals in 2019/20 but barely anything since- still useful technically though.

Edited November 2, 2021 by Mr Popodopolous

[JackofromSanJavier]

17 minutes ago, Denbury Red said:

Bakinson just needs to come to the party - otherwise bring on Massengo!

Could tonight be the night for TB to shine?  I think so.

 

 Another cerveza please Mrs. Jacko ...........the first five are having an effect 

[old_eastender]

2 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said:

According to Fleming they need to manage Massengo which is why he's only on the bench  He's apparently running 11k per game so it could be 33k in a week if he started tonight. 

Love to see those stats for the rest of team, reckon Martin would be nearer 1k per game and Bakinson not much more!

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

1 minute ago, richyy66 said:

Bakinson around 1k per game..

Probably right. He's a bit like JET for energy levels. Without Massengo the Magnificent he will need to up his, effort and get up and down tonight. 

[Robin-hugh-blind]

40 minutes ago, Lew-T said:

Vyner and Bakinson in a midfield 3?

I effin hope not.

Alot to prove tonight, both are young but have had plenty of minutes. The shape has to be very fluid, bakinson height covering JD. Vyner defensive minded to help out tanner. Could work. 

[Red Bill]

3 minutes ago, JackofromSanJavier said:

Could tonight be the night for TB to shine?  I think so.

 

 Another cerveza please Mrs. Jacko ...........the first five are having an effect 

Stick to the red wine!

[cidered abroad]

Before season started, NP announced that he knew Vyner's best position. Because he started at right back, many, including me, assumed that was the position.

Could it be that it was actually defensive midfield, sitting in front of a Two or Three?

I'm assuming tonight will be 3-5-2 or possibly3-4-3.

[INCRED]

16 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

 

Because we've looked pretty terrible for weeks now. 

However, benefit of the doubt, maybe the uninspiring looking set-up will turn out to be a masterstroke.

Brum aren't all that, and if we get a hold on the game early on, who knows....

I like your optimism, I fear we will get battered tonight and bring us all back down to earth followed up by another hammering on Saturday 

[TV Tom]

16 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

Another overreaction without knowing why. He’s just come back from a hamstring injury . He might’ve being protected , you don’t know.

If he’s fit enough to be on the bench then he should be starting,  he’s our best player by miles

[Redrascal2]

27 minutes ago, elhombrecito said:

Very disappointed both that Massengo isn't starting, and that Bakinson is... But I'll hold off going in to meltdown about it until I've actually seen how it works out!

Yes that seems a strange one to understand. Like you say let's hope it works.

[littlered]

streams?

[Rossi the Robin]

1 minute ago, INCRED said:

I like your optimism, I fear we will get battered tonight and bring us all back down to earth followed up by another hammering on Saturday 

Haha you can take the grim reaper costume off now

[Ska Junkie]

1 minute ago, INCRED said:

I like your optimism, I fear we will get battered tonight and bring us all back down to earth followed up by another hammering on Saturday 

At least we're not at home eh!

FWIW, I fear a bit of a beating tonight as well. Let's hope we're wrong.

[Roger Red Hat]

1 minute ago, harrys said:

If he’s fit enough to be on the bench then he should be starting,  he’s our best player by miles

Yes, that's the exact criteria the coaches/medical staff should be working to..............

[Unan]

3 minutes ago, harrys said:

If he’s fit enough to be on the bench then he should be starting,  he’s our best player by miles

That’s not how it works, at all

[Davefevs]

see you all later....enjoy!!!l

[Fordy62]

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

Evening all!   Come On You Red's!

[Dan Robin]

3-4-1-2?

Big game for Bakinson: replacing  Massengo'energy won't be easy.Not many alternatives on the bench.

COYR!

[Lanterne Rouge]

George Tanner looks about 12!

[Super]

Where are all the fans?!

[tts_city]

i wish our feed was as sharp as theirs

[mozo]

Please let this be Bakinson's best ever performance in a City shirt

[Lanterne Rouge]

1 minute ago, Super said:

Where are all the fans?!

Just thinking that too - it`s like a Covid game!

[The Coach]

Is Birmingham in lockdown?

[TonyTonyTony]

Bakinson come on son - big game for you tonight 

[tin]

I’m just waiting Vyner’s ball watching at a corner to kick in. Our Achilles heel.

[ExiledAjax]

Where are the fans?

[And Its Smith]

Vyner in the middle. Weird one 

[Ska Junkie]

1 minute ago, ExiledAjax said:

Where are the fans?

Have they still got safety certificate issues?