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He could have been more creative with his lineups imo. No reason for Bobby Reid to start every match in this run. Taylor and Woodrow championship standard even if not top 6 level. Then could use Reid off bench for Korey or Pack. Eliasson has not started since Sheff U. Kelly and Vyner not used much. I know we have been winning most games but has it been at the expense of the second half of the season?
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Hull City v Bristol City Match Day Thread 19
JoeAman08 replied to havanatopia's topic in The Havanatopia Match Day Archive
I would use them. See what they are made of. Especially Kelly who must have sky high confidence after his U20 call ups. Not as if Mags has taken his chances this season -
Hull City v Bristol City Match Day Thread 19
JoeAman08 replied to havanatopia's topic in The Havanatopia Match Day Archive
Paterson, Bryan, Pisano, and Diedhiou all out injured and nailed on starters when fit. We are suffering from missing that quality. Was ok with just Pisano missing but all that momentum is gone because our best XI hasn’t played a game together in over a month. The break gave us a chance to get fit but ultimeately wasn’t long enough. Have to hope Joe and Pato are good to go next weekend. Depth at CM in January is crucial but we all see it, will city? -
Gone to a promotion contender on a cold rainy Tuesday night after an away game on Saturday. A place we haven't won since the 30s? On a night we haven't won a championship game since 2012? Fought back not once but twice and then got a go ahead goal with half a team that hasn't played together this season. They'll be disappointed they conceded late but if people still doubt the character of this current team then nothing will change it. I am quite chuffed by this point on top of Saturday. I'm quietly fancying us to finish top 10. Still early for sure but we just feel so much stronger and together as a team. Well at least that's what I'm sensing. It's still a young squad so maybe some rough patches but it doesn't seem they fear teams or stretches of good play by the opposition. They'll keep working their socks off and their quality levels keep rising on the ball.
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I've not read most of this as on the way back but I'll give some of my thoughts anyway. Thought we were good today. First half quite boring and wasteful from us. What really impressed me is a very young attack and midfield grow in confidence against a top championship side. Lucky to win but even some passing reading fans were impressed with our passing and movement second half. Another thing that made me smile was watching 2.5m worth of wingers in Callum O'Dowda and Jamie Paterson matchup with 12m of wingers in Barrow and Aluko. Aluko much like Paterson. Works hard finding pockets of space and making things happen cutting inside. While Barrow showing similarities with COD by taking players on and using pace to get into good areas. You know what else? He doesn't have much end product either. I'm quite happy with the pair of them and can't wait to see what Eliasson brings. Anyway, think they had decent enough games between them. The back 4 was strong especially Flint through his left side. Vyner ok but he doesn't have much experience and wasn't embarrassed or anything. It'll be vital for his growth. Joe Bryan looks every bit a top LB. Good to see Flint in there. So much more dangerous on set pieces with him out there. Korey and Brownhill strong pairing. Prefer it to Pack and Smith. Think Brownhill needs to be the partner to either. Maybe depends on matchup. Good choice today. Fam has his own thread. Doesn't need much more attention. Hope he gets acclimated soon. Thought Bobby was outstanding second half in particular. He not only links the play well but our best threat in behind. Makes so many clever runs and many don't get found. Just harasses CBs and keepers on the ball. Never stops running. Quickly becoming one of my favourites. Always rated him but the position change has highlighted his best attributes. Leko looks a bundle of energy when he gets on the ball. Maybe to the point of overconfidence. Gave one away around out box but didn't cost us. Not afraid to take players on(successfully I might add) and quite strong on the ball. Came on as a striker but looks a winger to me. Not had any time with us so solid enough debut. LJ got tactics spot on imo. Reading never really threatened outside of counter attacks and that was remedied after HT. Think we are seeing a good manager blossom in front of us and a young team doing the same. I don't know where we'll sit in the table come end of the season but I'd be surprised if it was anywhere outside of 12th. So solid defensively and growing confindence in our ability on the ball.
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Tbf when they have the ball they pass sideways and back quite a bit. Don't look too dangerous. It's when we get on the ball and lose it they look a threat. I wouldn't be angry if we slowed it down because I think the last 20 min might be tough at this rate in terms of fitness. Some quick free quicks which came to nothing. Take some time and try and pick out Flint.
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Yea pretty much. Our eagerness when we get the ball is costing us a bit. Reading pass pass pass so when we get it we are impatient and try a killer ball and turn it over. In a way we are less threatened when we don't have the ball. Reading look far more dangerous countering. Wright warming up early. May come on for Baker? Don't know maybe just some exercise. Tough one to call today. I'm here so want more action but 0-0 would be a decent enough result.
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Exactly. I've tried to stay positive and have been pretty laid back about LJ. He could've went a long time ago but he hasn't and we haven't been embarrassed most of the season but surely a hiding at Brentford and Preston will bring pressure to sack him. Especially the manner of them. A break and then whacked by Brentford first half. Then stumbled in at HT in the game at Preston and down 3 10 min after.