And Its Smith

5 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Must've imagined those late winners at Hull and Sheffield United then?

Fair enough.  Memory playing tricks! 

6 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said:

Wow is it really that long? Jeez. 

I think so but havent checked.  I was at that game and going tonight (that was my last away game I think) so might bring some luck! 

Massive game tonight.  Our best opportunity for an away win for a while.  Can we win our first away game since Fulham last October! 

If we do win then it could give the confidence to improve both our home and away performances and, looking at fixtures we could go on to get 12-14 points from our next 8 games.  If we lose to an awful QPR side then where do we go from there?  Especially away from home.  Could end up getting 6-8 points from next 8 games.

I have never been a 'Johnson Out' fan as I am happy to see us build over time but it does feel like tonight is bigger than most games.  Confidence is nearly as important as ability! 

1 minute ago, Tomarse said:

Hearn not pulling any punches

Missed it.. what did the knob say?

16 minutes ago, Stortz said:

I don't really get why people think he can ko Joshua when he pitter- pattered on a static, rotund Andy Ruiz, didn't trouble Takam at all and barely landed a shot on Hughie in their snoozefest, whereas Joshua got back up from Wlad's best punch in years.

You could have made a case on points if AJ came in much heavier than he has, but I just can't see Parker having the power to stop him.

Edit- jinx @Super !

Dont get me wrong, I think Joshua will probably win but weighing up all the odds, Parker to win by KO is best bet.  Joshua odds too short in my opinion

Parker to win by KO or TKO at 17/2 looks like the best bet in fight

7 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

That’s exactly what you did further up!

I argued against the claim that our form was relegation-level and you responded saying we hadn’t won away in 11 and you could make the stats say what you wanted.

I was suggesting not using stats. That was my point

13 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

The point is Dave you appear to defending the notion that our form is relegation-level by pointing to a poor away run.

Overall - considering both home and away - it isn’t.

Well i wasnt.

1 minute ago, Chivs said:

 

OK, here's some stats.  In the last five games home and away we have 8 points.

Brentford, in 11th, have amassed less points.

The bottom 8 teams have amassed less points.  It simply isn't true that we are in relegation form.

But, off you go, and find your scapegoat.

What scapegoat? Dunno what you are on about

1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said:

3 defeats in 12. Unbeaten in five at home.

Yep, relegation form.

zero wins in 11 away games.  You can make stats look how you want 

Not a single player deserved over 6/10 today.  Baker, Wright, Pisano, Reid and Pato particularly poor 

2 minutes ago, Cotham Brow Red said:

Christ almighty. Is a draw away when being behind twice really that bad?. Barnsley are one who are gonna be pissy surely.

It is because we were extremely poor.  

5 minutes ago, Robin101 said:

Well he scored the winner in the last game so...?

Did I say dont bring him on?  No.  Wise up pal

Talking about our style of play when he came on

well that was awful.  We are drawing against a poor team and he brings on another target man to smash long balls up too.

Good DNA ! 

2 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

1-1 HT. 

Awful defending by Wright, lucky not to get a red card and from corner won after their free kick, they score.

Another error by Wright whose attempted pass hits a city player on the back, nearly leads to 2nd Barnsley goal.

Great goal by Fammy gets us level, soon after Brownhill chance cleared by last ditch tackle.

Pato, like the rest of 2018 in the league, is doing hardly anything. I'd take him off, put Kelly on and push Bryan up - which is how LJ should have started the game.

Barnsley their for the taking if we can just up our game a bit and Wright doesn't do anything else stupid as the back!

You could argue that Pisano, Wright and Pato should be subbed!  Diedhiou was awful as well until his goal 

That was a poor half of football.  We were dreadful first 20 mins.  Bit better after the goal.  

This game is here for the taking but we need much more quality in final third.

9 minutes ago, cityexile said:

No reason for them to be knackered after a week off really. Maybe not quite 100% some players, maybe mid week at the back of their mind, who knows, but for whatever reason to many players not quite on their game. No league goals in 3 is a worry, but Fam suddenly gave us more options. 

Lucky for sure tonight. I did think considering we were away at a good side we managed posession pretty well, just without any real thrust. Against that had to use up two subs because of injuries so the luck was not all one way.

Excellent point, average performance.

Someone doesnt understand how fatigue works!  

Magnussen and Pack couldnt pass a parcel

When teams come to defend we cannot break them down, the only negative if this season so far

Nearly went in the Dons end today. Wish I had now.  Although maybe doesnt beat an afternoon of city commentary and horse racing on TV

7 minutes ago, cheshire_red said:

watchimg a stream? Link or PM?

I am at the game.

Fulham clearly a good team playing with zero confidence

Just now, old_eastender said:

Rubbish fk from Brownhill, why not let Mags take 'em.

Just to annoy moaners like you?

20 minutes ago, ForeverRes said:

They've come alive last 5 mins calm down.. They're the home team, you have to expect to withstand some pressure 

Fine i was panicking a bit.  

Anyone who doubts Korey Smith should be made to watch this game