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In an open game, City can compete with the best in this division, combining attractive, passing football with plenty of goals. So why do we melt away against physical opponents like Birmingham and Millwall, who seek to stifle, bully and play the percentages? Why aren't we mentally strong enough to be braver in possession and make better decisions in defence? Rather than blame Pearson, I'd prefer a rational discussion.

We stopped playing football after equalising and conceded a joke of a second soon after. Klose's injury unsettled the defence and mentally we were so weak against physical opposition. That's the problem. Pearson isn't going anywhere, but how does he get a better reaction from his players against niggly, direct opponents?

My usual route is along Coronation Road, onto the slip road adjoining Winterstoke Road, before taking the third exit at the roundabout to park in the trading estate across the rail tracks. Will I need to reroute?

Only if you’re studying on a sandwich course

Strapped for cash Major?

He loves a piece of the fraction!

Poor barstewards.

Thank you for your comment, but I'll respectfully have to disagree. PS If you can predict the future, please can you tell me this Saturday's winning lottery numbers.

The Hibs fans will soon be telling LJ where he can stick his percentiles - sideways!

David Brentley? Never the same since The Office.

How did Fernández not get booked for 2 bad fouls on Sykes and Scott? Stroud didn't even award a free kick for the second. Criminal. Yes.

Bentley looked like he was feeding his cat for the second goal on Saturday.

Thanks for reminding me that I need an eye test Dave!

Matty James was injured for the entire 2015/16:season, so missed out at Leicester.

Definitely angrier.

He's taking the news quite well...

Danny Simpson, Andy King, Andy Cole.

Didn't last long at Olympiakos. possibly. Snacks! definitely baked in.

Sean Dyche?

Kenny Stroud! Not Max (O'Leary) Bygraves?

That's devastating. Thoughts with Mwepu and his family. Thanks for posting Graham.

Yes and yes! I was over the top with my comments about the players and shirts. Fair point Dave. I'm off to download a meditation app. Fingers crossed for Wednesday. I'll be there cheering City on after missing the last 2 home fixtures.

My take in short. We played with fear and Massengo was the worst example hence the criticism. King isn't a centre back, so why play him there when you're crying out for an experienced midfielder. This selection issue badly effected Scott, who plays best with James. We have a threadbare squad and injuries and suspensions are killing us. The club doesn't have a pot to piss in and there'll be no incomings in January unless we sell. My gripe is the mentality of the players against physical teams like Birmingham. Soft as a bottle of flat lemonade. It doesn't seem to change regardless of the manager. He isn't going anywhere, so how do we change?

Look away now!