Selred

Why would you drop Williams who's been one of our best players since moving to LWB? Also why would you drop Agard who has won many plaudits for his performance against Wolves. Personally I'd stick to the same team.

Looking forward to this game. Expecting us to win, I would be disappointed if we left with less than 3 points. I reckon we will win 2-0, goals from Flint and Freeman. COYR.

Wilbs can't move, so Cotts takes off Kodjia.

Birmingham 2-0 down

Kodjia with his 5th of the season.

Rotherham are 1 up

Back on now, so not too bad hopefully.

I bet Ipswich are getting really confused of who is playing where! Great tactic Cotts!

Why won't Cotts out a youngster on the bench is beyond me. If I was one of the full backs who went to Portugal I'd be knocking on his door asking why he thinks an empty space is better than them.

Will try and get some pictures. Will pop them in the stadium thread for you.

Slightly disappointed to see Wilbs start again. However I believe we should and can get three points tonight. COYR's!

i believe they are singing about Taylor actually

Barton not playing today, he's at the Newcastle vs Arsenal game. Also could the fans in the Ateyo move closer to the tunnel before kick off just so the players can here the fans singing and Burnley are welcomed into a very hostile environment?

Hamer - terrific saves, can't loose his place against Burnley. Little - not match fit. Fredericks looked defensively better when he came on. Will take time but would start Fredericks against Burnley. Ayling - actually thought one of his poorer games, was caught in possession a few times, however we all know on his game he's terrific. Flint - rock. Williams - ran his socks off, brilliant shift. Still needs a bit more support by Bryan now and again Bryan - put some great balls in the box, won nearly everything in the air. Just needs to support Williams more now and again. Pack - terrific game. Won everything in the air. Didn't constantly play Hollywood balls and linked very well with Smith Smith - quietly got on with his job, broke the play up well and moved the ball around well. Can't fault him for anything Reid - missed a sitter, apart from that he didn't look out of place in a championship team. Passed the ball well and I doubted he would make the impact if he started but I was so wrong. Wagstaff came on and ran and ran. Just what's needed after 80 odd minutes. Wilbraham - amazing what he can do for his age. The focus for our throwings and long balls. Touch let's him down more this season. Would of liked to seen replace by Agard but was out of subs. Kodjia - looked very good again. Got the ball and got passed him man constantly. Played a great ball into the box for Reids sitter. Unlucky to be taken off, 10 mins too early in my opinion. Burns made some good runs and I would like to see him more this season. Slotted into rwb at times when we were under the cosh, decent cameo.

Massive massive win. Have never felt so ill as today when watching our last 15 mins. Too many nerves. Massive shout out to Flint who won everything in the air, Hamer who made some terrific saves, Bryan who was up and down all game, Reid who slotted very well into the team and Kodjia who totally pulled them apart first half. Little didn't look match fit and we were lucky that we weren't punished for that starting choice. Also would love to see Agard upfront with Kodjia. Wilbs is a good servant but sometimes when we are on the counter attack offers us nothing. Having two pacey guys will frighten defences. Finally the fans were brilliant. Non stop singing. Great 3 points, great team performance and to be against my housemates team means it's been the perfect away day. Time for many a cider I think!

I would say 80% of the time we were defending. One mistake and I feel they will score. Going forward we look very good, Kodjia is beating his man for pace every time and putting good balls into the box. Reid doesn't look out of place. Little however looks knackered, would change for Fredericks after 60 if winning, if loosing bring Burns on. Massive 45 mins now, also our fans are completely outsinging theirs. Voices are going now!

Little and Reid starting. Surprised.

Hamer starting. Fielding still injured so doesn't make the squad.

It is potd don't worry!

Speaking to the locals in the pub last night. They are impressed we've sold over 300 tickets (although personally im not surprised). They are all very confident of a win but reckon we can get a mid table finish. My housemate is a Boro fan so today all friendships are on pause. Today is solely about bragging rights for the next 5 months. Looking forward to the game, just hope we can keep Albert, Kike and Stuani quiet. Fortunately it seems like Jonathan Woodgate may start though, I live in hope.

We really need someone with experience in CM and CB.

Luke Freeman on Radio Bristol has cheered me up. Was being asked questions about the year he was born. "Seeing as I was 0 when this happened I'm impressed I've got 5 out of 10!". Stupid bloody game by RB.

We were unfortunate against Brentford due to Freeman's sending off. We have been well on top this game, and 45 mins to go. It just needs to fall for us.

We've been on top and caught on the break. What's your point?

1-0 down. Pen. Bugger.