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For sure, we saw it with Preston's overperformance earlier in the season and where they are now. I think the biggest issue in our results and performances not aligning well of late is getting into good positions but not making good chances (well trodden ground here I realise). And then last night, we click and look more dangerous and are let down by our defence (Max having a rare poor 90). It's just not seeming to happen for us is it, which is why I find posts saying we shouldn't be unhappy a bit annoying. I didn't think we were going to get hammered yesterday as OP called consensus. I knew it was a tough match but we're a good team with a good manager and good players who can beat any team in this league with fair wind. Great that we gave Cov such a tough night, but we haven't won a league match since Boxing Day. It's totally fair to be a bit peeved I reckon.

Think PSR's original post may be born out of the 'results vs performance' split of people. I know performance is a better indicator of where you're going, but I've always been a result first guy. If we play like prime Ajax and lose I'm gutted. Play like Chippenham Town and win and I'm over the moon. Short-sighted maybe, but next season will be our 10th consecutive at this level. Patience begins to wear thin! Since Boxing Day, I've said 'we played well, we were unlucky not to win' far too much. Maybe we're not making our own luck? Performances are mostly good, 1 win in 8 and 13th in the table is bound to lead to some disappointed fans though.

I agree with this, though know it's an unpopular opinion. It's nice having local lads in the team but if there are better players about... also worth noting, our local lads are often more than happy to leave when the money comes! Praying Pring never falls into that category. We need him.

Think he's worth playing in the deeper midfield 2. With Conway now a candidate to play in one of the 'behind the striker' roles especially. However until Twine or Sykes are fit I think he may well continue in the higher up. I agree it doesn't seem to be his best position, not enough output to be a forward.

Good Championship keeper that had a stinker.

Still think Manning is a good pick up. But his having a worse record than Nige after equal games (this season) does make Jon look a plonker. I’ll always wonder what this season may have been under Nige. And I’ll always blame the Lansdown’s for my never knowing.

Conway does play 10, I’m sure I’ve heard that. He could be one of the split 10’s with Nahki as the 9. No harm in giving it a few games, there were signs of link-up tonight in the minimal minutes they shared. For Leeds, maybe a 3-4-3 of: Max: Tanner, Vyner, Dickie: McCrorie, Williams, Knight, Pring: Conway, Wells, Mehmeti. Assuming all the injured lot still are come Friday. Naismith in for Tanner and Twine in for Anis when all fit. Could be nice.

In isolation it is. But bad results against bottom 8 teams mean we need wins against top 8 teams. It is what it is. Hopefully the FA Cup has some more thrills in store for us, then on to the Euros!

Yeah I think giving up on them is a happier life so people do it. So bloody sick of this League man

I’m so envious of the people that can already take the positives - I’m honestly bereft of positive emotion after that equaliser. Our season is over isn’t it playoffs feel about as likely as winning the FA Cup at this point.

One win in eight matches as City’s season fizzles toward a premature end. Injured: Atkinson Naismith Benarous Twine Sykes

Gutted - as I’m often left feeling by City lately. Torrid hobby, this.

Uk?

If we had bought him he’d be a long term asset, not a short term play to make the play-offs. We’ll see if he can do it but he’ll struggle for the next few weeks!

Assumption but we made it worth them recalling him from Hull. And he’s a proven Championship threat. Hope I’m wrong, think I’m right.

Ok, maybe not the team we wanted to see. But it’s still a good XI imo. We need to win tonight, keep us in touch with the playoffs after no league wins in 4… we’re due one. You reds. Twine is injured. Maybe what we deserve for doing a silly, expensive loan with no option! Backwell leaves the MD20 as Williams comes back in after suspension. Injured: Atkinson Naismith Benarous Twine Sykes

Loan wages well spent! Lansdown’s having an absolute stinker this season.

Anyone heard any more regarding Twine's fitness? I was against the finances behind the deal and still am, but given he's here we need him tomorrow night.

Dream scenario!

Maidstone away a ground we may not visit again for decades and (surely?!?!) a win! If we get that draw and lose to Forest in the replay I’ll be gutted.

Rare lapse from me yesterday, apologies! Twine and Williams (cup-tied and suspended) were replaced in the MD20 by Backwell and Nelson. No new injuries on the night. I’m honestly a bit gutted we didn’t take any of our chances. A replay at their place will be bloody tricky! But we did WHU second time around so all not lost. Rumours Twine has a knock. Hope they’re wrong. Injured: Atkinson Naismith Benarous Sykes

Great scenes. I’d be dreaming of Maidstone in R5 if we stuck one of our chances away last night!

We need to fight like animals to keep the 5 defenders that started today for next season, it could be the rock we build promotion on. I can see dangerous interest in Pring and Dickie, but wouldn’t be shocked to see any of them linked with moves. All well under contract right?!

Haha - verbatim what I’ve been saying to my pops post game. Story of our time back in the Championship!

Agreed, I rate Tommy highly. I think he has ‘it’ and will do really well. I’d love him to stay. It’s more Bell, Mehmeti, Knight for me. They get into some great areas that should lead to a really high quality chance, and it just never quite drops. I rate all three, they just need to find that last bit far more frequently.