marcofisher

Focus on the cup 

What does Downsy do when the feed is down, is he just presenting to nobody?

What's the point on spending massive bucks to get the best-in-class Downsey as presenter on Robins TV if we can't watch/view it?

9 hours ago, cellist said:

Do you think that's where he fits back in? Sykes more of a wide player - Knight seemed quite narrow today although he did run on to a few through balls from McCrorie towards the corner.

We've changed shape since he got injured, Twine signed and McCrorie returned. Not sure how Manning will fit them all in if/when they're all fit (though with our injury record I doubt it'd be a problem for long!)

Sykes played a lot of games centrally for his previous club, so think he would fit well there. Certainly had the attributes for it and is direct.

1 minute ago, BCFCGav said:

I thought we were very very good tonight. Played good football, looked sharp and outplayed a premier league team.

But my god… forwards, stand up. As another poster says, our defence is amazing. Feels like we’re wasting it!

Sykes is a massive miss. Put him in the position Knight is occupying and drop Knight back into midfield and I think we create a lot more clear-cut chances.

Think we will create a lot more with Sykes in the position Knight is currently occupying.

3 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said:

Was this a sarcastic post? He was atrocious, starting with penalising Mccrorie for skinning two of their players. Weirdest decision I can remember in a long time 

If you saw the TV replay McCrorie did catch him. It was incredibly soft, but wouldn’t say it was a howler from the ref 

Tanner as that wide centre back is a master stroke. It suits him down to the ground. Can just focus on keeping it simple when we have the ball and doing what he does best without it: defending. 

Thought he was exceptional second half. 

1 minute ago, Red Army 75 said:

3 games against premier league opposition. Unbeaten, 1 goal conceded. Excellent work city

And people still find ways to moan!

2 minutes ago, Crimson Crayola said:

The bloke is up there with the best defenders in the league.

I’m so glad we have found a position which best plays to his strength, got a lot of pelters from fans for not getting forward from full back. He is far better as a centre half.

Tanner is becoming a cult hero for me 

Why do we love that corner lofted to the back defender it never works 

Mehmeti and Knight not getting the same joy now 

1 minute ago, RedorDead BCFC said:

Why was Ross McCorie a foul when it looked from where I was sitting he went between the players? 

Hit the defender in the face with a trailing arm, harsh but he did do it.

I like this formation, suits Mehmeti/Twine that inside forward pocket

Clear foul on Dickie in the build up 

1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said:

Is this the same Mangala that was at Man City? Let's hope he's still crao if it is.

Nah he was a centre half 

Great play Mehmeti 

Didn’t know Stuart Attwell was pre-programmed with a 2 second delay!

Naughty that from Pring 

1 hour ago, marcofisher said:

Is this available to view anywhere for those of us not lucky enough to be at the gate?

Mods delete this I have just seen the other thread!

Is this available to view anywhere for those of us not lucky enough to be at the gate?

13 hours ago, JP Hampton said:

So at what point or what would need to happen, for the lone striker idea to be parked. I’m not convinced Tommy’s the right person up front, in fact would anyone be doing better if the problem is service?

 I believe he’s got a lot of skill and obviously things could change with more service but at the moment it’s the same formation and same scenario. Tommy’s on for an hour then replaced by Wells with the same issues.  
 

I think we can just park the two up top idea full stop. Modern managers don’t often go for it and unless I am wrong, Manning has not really gone for it at his previous clubs. He is obviously wanting to implement a possession-based style of football, and I suspect he will spend the rest of the season seeing who will fit that mould and who won’t. 

A bit depressing for us to have ANOTHER transition season after spending years getting rid of deadwood to then change style of play again and through doing so create even more deadwood, but this is Bristol City after all. 

Hopefully next season is the first in a long time that we are not in transition and everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet.

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Are we accounting for injuries with Conway?

Not listened yet but have to factor in our for 2 months IMO and then the fact that for us penalties are feast v famine.

Are we weighting penalty goals v non penalty goals for all.

Just what I was about to write, you need to factor in that he was not fit for a large part of the season, and has been playing in a team which does not create a lot of chances. If we take cup matches into account (against Prem opposition), he is just over 1 in 3.