spudski

So you think Stokes and Knight will be that '10' pairing next season? If that turns out to be the case, and we play a 3421, then I'm struggling to see how Sykes will fit in. Surely not on the right of the four? And Mehmetti on the left of the four?

Obviously a gentleman, holding it for his lady whilst she trys to protect her hair Mind you...some of the players ' wash bags' look very similar

No chance Twine will be here next season imo.

Good lad...very smart. Hope he does well and enjoys it. Gutted I can't make it this year.

God help us if we win it... 30 year commemorative shirt and pitch walk to look forward to

Under normal circumstances I would feel sorry for him. However...he knows what's required in the position he's taken, which includes speaking to the media and public about various matters he's not had much experience with...aside from the stuff he's good at. He's either delusional and thinks he's fully capable, or just plain thick. Or perhaps he's thought, **** it...I'll take it, regardless of consequence, as it pays well and looks good on his CV. If SL watches and listens to JL and BT he must surely cringe. If not...he's delusional as well. It's the Kings play thing...we can all go and eat cake it seems...

Basically they want a trophy cabinet at the HPC to show off

I feel sorry for the U18s now. All the focus is going to be on them now. Talk about unwanted pressure and making it public when not needed.

Like he'd say it as it was... Meanwhile at the training ground...

I've got Vyner as 64 passes per game at 85% accuracy. Dickie 63 passes 85% accuracy. Matty James 39 passes with 89% accuracy. Scott Twine for Hull was 25 passes at 81% accuracy. In his game for us approx same amount of passes but 41% accuracy...less than Max

Indeed some great passes, but sadly some inept control and passes afterwards, from those that received Dickies through balls.

The music

The sad thing is...Cornick is being played for his defensive contribution on the right, rather than his striking ability. Says it all imo.

Imo, they've all looked at the likes of Pep, read way too many coaching manuals, and are trying to play a style of football that is high risk, with often players that aren't suitable to a system and with a lot less technical ability, mental strength and less experience. Many over complicate matters. Looks impressive amongst their peers...but not so much on the pitch when trying to gain points.

The plan should have been to close shop and protect Pring after going in the lead.

My biggest gripe...is ' reacting'. When are we ever pro active and make the first moves? Give the opposition something to think about. After going 2-1 up I would have immediately changed tack. Get Pring and Mehmetti off. Roberts and King on. Would have completely changed the game imo.

Exactly that. They are constantly looking at info during the game and giving it to the coaching team. You can set up as much as you want to how you think a team will play against you...but if the reality during a game is different to how you thought, then you have to be adaptable and impact the game by changing. Whether that be at set pieces, formations, players. You have to be able to manage and make an impact during a game. You don't win points in the training ground.

Fixed that for you

You've got to be a special kind of 'up yourself' (or delusional ) to have the balls, to tell half our squad how they need to better themselves, considering his experience and theirs. He's an AI coach just spouting coaching terminology. In all my years of following City, I've never felt so negative towards a Coach and those that employed him.

******* hell he's annoying.

Totally agree Dave...you've only got to look at the body language of the more experienced players to see frustration. Mehmetti meanwhile thinks he's won the lottery.

I remember Cotts doing that as well at U21 games. Some players even cried.

Maybe...fingers crossed. Great advert for attracting further signings in the summer though. Not.

Thanks for sharing Dave. All the stats are showing a downward trend where it matters sadly. We can also see that with our eyes. I fear a relegation battle if this continues, as others below us are picking up points apart from Rotherham. Sunderland and Stoke will improve imo. Next season doesn't look great.

Sounds like a bore fest waiting to happen against our lot. Qué...a 6 goal thriller