BCFC Rich

Oddly I seem to have the game on Robins TV with no commentary here (I'm in the US), even though it's on ESPN. That's got to be an error, don't think they're allowed to usually. 

The other alternative I can think of - although also not great, is that you could play Pring and Tanner at CB with Sykes and Dasilva at FB. then play Vyner at CM. It's a role I actually think Vyner is pretty good at, but is a big compromise at CB. 

Such a good touch by Wells there don't think Sykes expects it. Otherwise I think he gets there before the keeper. 

I think NP has shown he will also play players for their benefit and the longer-term benefit of the club. So Bell playing is doing something lots of us wanted and prioritising youth development. It's important for our young players to get minutes and gain experience. 

38 minutes ago, grifty said:

I think I’d like to see the team as;

                 O’Leary

Tanner Vyner Pring Dasilva

            James Scott

                 Cornick 

       Sykes Wells Mehmeti

If Wells is to be continued on the bench, I’d prefer to see Andi play there than Cornick or Bell and I’d prefer to see Cornick in Scotts role than Andi.

I think you are spot on for Def and the 2 cm's.  I just wonder - Given Scott might go in the Summer might be worth using this as an opportunity to see Mehmeti in the 10 position. So you could keep the same line up, but move Conrnick into the front 3, or keep Bell in there. 

4 minutes ago, Coin-op said:

Every time Sykes is mentioned I always get 'watch us wreck the mic, Sykes' in my head. Ant and Dec I believe. Just thought I would share that!

Lets get ready to rumble! 

On 27/02/2023 at 05:15, Rocky said:

 

 

I think its very unlikely, but imagine having another season of Scott and the transfer funds from selling Scott! 

ESPN showed our lineup on screen and didn't even make a comment on one player. I miss UK tv on days like this. Just no research done at all. 

ESPN coverage is pretty awful - very dismissive of us. Sample quote - "for teams like Bristol this is as close as they'll ever get to premier league football."

1 hour ago, Henry said:

Compare that to the rim jobs Johnson was handing out to Pep and Jose pre match.

What a man. I’d like to be his mate.

maybe get him a really nice bottle of wine?! 

23 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

True….I also think he’s having a little breather for a few games.  We have depth, his body has taken a battering at times this season facing up to hairy-arsed CBs, especially in the absence of TC.  Great for him to come off the bench two games on the trot and get the goals.  Seemed like he’d been stuck on 9 goals for ages.

His movement when he came on was great.

Something for Bell to learn (Conway has it).  Bell needs to learn that in a front three of the type we are playing that he might need to change the runs he makes, so that he’s in the centre of the goal when crosses come in.  Think that is partly down to playing quite a bit as a wide forward in u23s in previous seasons.  His link up play is improving though.

Back to Wells, delighted for him.  Should be in the discussions for POTY, but suspect others are ahead.  This is the Wells I first liked at Bradford, then Huddersfield.  He was different at QPR.  And he’s shown he can play in multiple set-ups with different partners.

Could be wrong, but it felt to me like Bell was part of the reason we got so many balls in. Creating an overload on either flank. He could pass it for the Ross and get in the box. I get your point though, maybesaty more central, although we maybe create less crosses if he does. Think you need a gamble from the opposite wing - if Sykes crossing Mehmeti getting in the middle and vice versa. 

It's funny that little over a week ago the title of the thread could easily have been begun 'What is' instead of 'was it'

4 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said:

After studying that penalty I’ve heard we will not get another one for 22 years 

Nope, from now on we get a penalty every week, just to even things out a little. 

1 minute ago, Alessandro said:

Great win and fully deserved - better all round the park than Hull who relied on plenty of last ditch defending to avoid a heavier defeat.

Their only real chance was them hitting the post from a corner which should have been a foul on Max anyway.

MOM - James - today he rolled back the years. Broke up play time and again, distribution excellent. Williams alongside him great again.

Ref was not my favourite, perhaps too lenient at times and inconsistent - yet despite dogs abuse from Hull and their bench, he got the penalty right - hand ball in the box - I wonder if Hull will send him a letter of apology?

Onwards to Man City then Cardiff - bring it on, big week ahead. 
 

 

A perfect summation of the game I would say.

James got to be man of the match. Been everywhere. 

Love the little dance from NP

2 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said:

Come and try to play football against us and you will get slaughtered they said,they should be happy with a point after we done exactly that 

For the most part on their forum they are very complimentary, saying we're one of the better sides they've played, and deserved a point. 

W t f just happened? The ref has stopped play and is pointing to that round spot thing in the box? Never seen anytjing like it! 

He's only one letter away though! Don't write him off yet! Someone give him a d to go after the i!!!

I confess I knew nothing about Mehmeti before the transfer rumors. Then saw the youtube video and was obviously excited about his talent. So purely based on the video and the skill he had, I made an assumption he would be a bit more laid back off the ball - so today it was great to see him press, harass and track back for the whole game. I was very impressed with hi. 

Great cross! Good header - lovely goal! COYR!! 

I was reading the loan thread and saw this post by @Gillies Downs Leeds (apologies for taking your quote out of that thread:

On 11/02/2023 at 04:46, Gillies Downs Leeds said:

City have always been happy to send youngsters out to Rendall teams. Whenever Paulton (Rendalls previous team), who run on a small squad, needed a player on loan, Tinns usually sorted one.

And it made me think - Could this be a good way to build relationships with promising up-and-coming managers? Could we scout, use analytics, and ID young managerial talent in the lower (particularly non-league) leagues and build a relationship with them via offering good loans?

It could offer multiple benefits:

- opening lines of communication with a promising manager 

- men's football for academy players

- if we identify talent well then a link with clubs at increasingly high levels (for loans etc)

- an already promising relationship with a manager we may want to appoint at some point.

I'm sure there are loads of cons and not sure how easy it is to use analytics ( @Davefevs ?) to accurately ID young managers -as things like playstyle etc would be part of that - not just results, but it could be an interesting strategy. 

What do others think? Would also be interesting to hear which upcoming managers people are excited by. 

3 hours ago, eardun said:

I always thought Jones’ appointment at Southampton was surprising. Thought he might last longer than just three months though. 

I think if you're going to appoint anyone to a club that's not in a great position you need to give them more than 3 months. Don't like Jones so not defense of him and think he was the wrong appointment, but 3 months is not a lot of time to turn things around.

Would like to see Wycoombe come up - mainly because of the sh$ty way the were relegated (Derby getting away with it). 

4 minutes ago, cheese said:

Ok, maybe a little optimistic so I'll settle for the FA Cup this year and promotion next season.

You forgot the Europa conference league win.