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1 minute ago, woodsyred said:

Sad thing about this is Birmingham haven't even had to work hard to beat us

Possibly the worst team I’ve seen this season and yet beating us 2-0

2 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said:

Is this game being played at the library what a terrible atmosphere. 

Was wondering if we’d gone back into lockdown 

Bakinson has contributed far more, defensively and offensively, than James. Not criticising James but funny how certain player attract criticism.  

2 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Bakinson like Palmer always looking for the glory ball, can't do that with this team. Wasteful.

I actually think he’s playing well 

We have no pace and therefore zero outlets. Painful to watch. 

Depressing line-up

I personally think Pearson is doing a good job. He’s got a limited squad to work with and I’ve been impressed with levels of commitment shown by the players on the whole (admittedly I wasn’t there today). It’s been a marked improvement from what I saw under Holden 

 A great interview with some very interesting insights. Hearing Atkinson is one of our most powerful/quickest players also highlights what a great signing he has been 

1 minute ago, M.D said:

Chris Marin is a far better footballer than Fam will ever be, CM also puts in a shift for the team, Fam was about Fam and was just only about himself and not the team.

Completely agree. Martin is also much fitter than Fam and will run (admittedly slowly) all day for us. 

Must start Wednesday 

4 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said:

Its rumoured that Massengo may be injured, so there could be changes?

Where have you heard this? 

12 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Do you really expect City, an average(ish) side themselves to dominate any / many home games this season.  We are not Fulham (who lost to Blackpool) or West Brom (who drew with Millwall).  As fans we shouldn’t expect to dominate - that is where we get a slightly superior / entitled view from.  I think we will draw quite a lot of games this season.  We are in a group of 10(ish) clubs who are no better or worse than each other in reality.  Luton will be a tough game.

I do feel for those fans who were expecting 6 points from our two games, because they’ve lost already and we are only one game in.

I have no issues with the starting line up, only just listened to Nige pre-match….Preston a big team, options on the bench, players chomping at the bit to get in the team, are motivated.

I do think in hindsight that Baker’s passing stifled Pring today, but I also thought Pring played a bit too much on the wing, whereas he’d been good going in to out previously.  Their wingback approach caused us more problems than Cardiff’s….I thought Earl (LWB) got acres first half because Pring didn’t tuck in to allow James and King to shuffle over and allow Massengo to help Vyner.  Vyner had a good game, but they got high ball out to Earl or Riis 2v1 too often.

I thought King had a good 60 mins (although right to sub him on 69 mins)….I thought James didn’t reach his standard today, thought King was the better of the pair.  James set pieces v.poor today.

As you say, not a disappointing point at all.

I don’t expect us to dominate no, but I felt with that line-up we removed any possibility of really stamping our authority on the game. We set up to keep it tight and to try and nick something which allowed them to grow in confidence and therefore losing our home advantage. 
 

For us to win at home, I feel we need to believe in ourselves more and put teams on the back foot. IMO We can do that by playing with width and pace, Pring and Semenyo starting on either wing would be a good starting point. A midfield of James, King and Massengo is a great base for a dogged away win but not the ingredients to inspire a first home win in 9 months. 

Disappointed by the negative line-up today. Loved it as a way to nullify Cardiff away but that’s not a line-up to dominate at home against an average side. 

2 minutes ago, Yoyo2345 said:

What does Wells have to do to get a start in this team....

Play well? 

Sorry if been asked before but how can you listen to game on phone. Radio Bristol not streaming it 

Much more interested in watching the game now I’ve seen that line-up 

Legend. I never supported the bears until they moved to Aston Gate now I feel they are somehow apart of City and I’ve started watching all their games and supporting them fully. It’s almost made me become a rugby fan. Up the bears! 

Surely making face masks mandatory while within the stadium would make more sense? Tough to police but much easier than trying to keep everyone silent 

Happy with the team and subs, pleased to see no Flint. COYR! 

For me this has become the biggest grudge match of the season. Let's smash em