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3 hours ago, steveybadger said:

There’s definitely an improvement in how dangerous we look at home now, since we got the monkey off the back. That to my mind is also down to Semenyo playing up front - he still lacks composure but he pulls defenders out of place with his pace. Martin has attributes but he is easier to defend against I think.

As for Pearson I think he’s probably realistically doing as well as he can, given the squad he has and our financial situation. I certainly think progress has been made since last season, especially given the younger players developing with more game time. He still doesn’t know his first choice side (or formation) but he’s becoming clearer on who he doesn’t want, which is arguably half the battle. I suspect we’ll finish where most thought we would, bottom third (but safe), and that’s ok for now.

I think he knows his strongest 11. It’s just getting them all fit at the same time to play together.

9 minutes ago, RedDwarf said:

Straight red = 3 game ban. 

2 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said:

I think Pearson really likes him but his expectations of what he could and should be doing are high and is disappointed when he doesn't meet those expectations, hence the criticism. 

Spot on.

On 30/12/2021 at 22:36, Better Red said:

How many games and how many goals ?

He definitely ain’t no Striker…..

 

So he is then?

Love a double negative…

Belter.

Absolutely love that from Benik - a class act. I’m so pleased he feels that way for us as it’s so clear to see that the feeling is mutual unconditionally. I would have him back in a heartbeat over Martin and Wells.

52 minutes ago, super slick said:

His lack of celebration had nothing to do with ‘respect’ to an old team he was on loan to for a season, more to do with the support he got from 99% of city fans & the entire club with everything that he went through whilst here. 

Exactly 

3 hours ago, Better Red said:

2 games at home

4 goals conceded 

2 penalties - no where near them

2 crosses (1 a corner) - 2 goals conceded 

Not throw one in but….

It’s definitely worked or maybe I m wrong

Like I said Bentley most consistent player over the last 2 years

 

Belter

14 hours ago, Super said:

Max did ok but he is as bad as Fielding with the ball at his feet. 

Mate, he really isn’t. 

Tell you what. Ten men City will do well to get anything out of this game against the 14 men of QPR.

Utter, utter bemusement. Andy King -  What a penis. 

Refs had a proper Weston super mare there. When you take in to account the stone waller on Alex Scott for an almost identical challenge - you either give both of them, or neither. I hate the inconsistency with the refereeing at this level. 

Looks like 3-5-2 still to me.

Tanner and COD WBs. With Vyner Pring and Kalas as the 3.

James and King the double pivot with Scott in the 10.

Weimann and Semenyo upfront.

Exciting. 

He’s finished here, unfortunately, as I thought he could’ve been real good for us. Wasn’t to be.

5 hours ago, iamalagerdrinker said:

I don't suppose anyone has any old XL Football shirts knocking around they don't want anymore? Happy to cover postage etc 

 

Football League preferably.. Me and some friends are playing the Soccer Saturday Drinking Game on boxing day and need to get each other a top to wear.  

Will you be drinking lager by any chance? 

Just now, bris red said:

Scott and O’dowda at wing back is laughable. I genuinely hope this works out and we put in a good performance and a get a win because if we don’t bugger me you’d have to question Pearson and the logic of this lineup..

Agreed. I’m baffled. Hope we’re eating humble pie at full time mate but can’t see it

Been staring at it for 5 mins straight and I THINK it’s :

                  Bentley

        Vyner Kalas Baker

Scott Bakinson Williams O’dowda 

Weimann  Martin  Benarous 

On 10/11/2021 at 11:04, Super said:

Fashion has changed a lot since my day!

That was a really challenging w@nk

20 hours ago, Colombo Robin said:

If he can gain the confidence to take players on instead of checking back all the time there's a very useful player in there

Completely agree.

1 hour ago, Red white and red said:

Only 10 players there mate. 
 

What will O’Dowda contribute? 

Bit of natural width. Something you don’t really get with a CM stuck out there. You can’t expect a player to find form by not playing them. Give him a few games imo, let’s see what a fully fit COD can do this season before fully writing him off. 

35 minutes ago, 22A said:

OK, just got in from the game and my immediate thoughts.

City looked too ponderous in their build up play on the right side.

Possibly because if the weather, the ref let play continue when others may have stopped the game for an infringement.

During that down pour in the 2nd half I feared the Ref would abandon the game.

Must watch the goals on TV later as on the bus coming home, all the P'boro' fans assured me there was a definite handball involved in City's winner.

 

There really wasn’t.

Excellent player.

3 minutes ago, Ryan_BCFC said:

Martin again? The guy is burnt out. 

I would’ve questioned it too had Wells been fit, but with Semenyo also out, what other option do we really have? Weimann isn’t a lone striker .

23 minutes ago, City oz said:

why

Because Martin needs a rest, it is clear to see . The chance he missed against Millwall when he failed to even get a shot away when clean through tells you all you need to know.

Just now, Lanterne Rouge said:

According to their twitter account. Seems a bit odd unless he thinks he needs a new challenge or something. It all seems amicable enough though.

Going to Cardiff to replace McCarthy isn’t he?

If Wells is fit and Martin starts I will definitely moan about it.