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5 hours ago, LondonBristolian said:

One failure to win and we’re back to Tanner being the fall guy.

But happy to explain.

We have four fit senior defenders. Tanner was signed as back-up to Simpson, who he outlasted. Last season he was intended to be back up to Wilson, who didn’t work out as a signing. This season he was intended to be back up to McCrorie who hasn’t been fit. Our other right back options are Sykes, TGH and Vyner, who are all needed elsewhere on the pitch. And none of whom look *that* comfortable at right back.

Tanner is a solidly consistent squad player who has perhaps been fortunate to play more games than he may have done if our other senior right back options had been fit and in-form but who - whilst unspectacular - seldom lets us down.

Realistically I think he is as good a back up right back as we are likely to afford and, even if we had the resources, I’d argue more options in attacking midfield, the centre of attack and in goal was the greater priority. 
 

It is a shame Kane Wilson did not have the impact we hoped and that Ross McCrorie has been injured but I don’t understand the scapegoating of a solidly dependable back up player, especially at a point when he is one of only four fit defenders at the club.

I’m not making tanner the fall guy so please don’t insinuate that.

In my opinion he is the most negative player in the team,Sykes,vyner and dickie all make either forward penetrating passing or will try and run the ball out.Not constantly slow the play down and pass 90% of passes backwards like tanner.Im not saying he is shite,I’m saying for me he doesn’t fit with how we are looking on playing as a team,you have your opinion and I have mine.

I’m sorry but can anyone explain what exactly tanner brings to this team?

so negative

1 minute ago, AppyDAZE said:

It’s been a poor half of football, why pick on one player?

No one is picking on one single player mate,bottom line is we should be 2 up.

absolute sitters and free headers

4 minutes ago, lenred said:

Yep.  Always got to be one!

Ffs

Just now, johnheadbcfc said:

Mehmeti getting the Fontaine and skuse treatment again I see 

What a load of swolloxs

Just now, Bristolboy_06 said:

Mehmeti off at HT. Awful 1st half.

Your correct,bottom line is he is awful this half,2 clear u marked headers,not even hit the target

Funny old game,Anis great v Watford,absolutely shite so far tonight

14 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said:

Ridiculous how quickly some are writing him off. It’s not his fault that Pearson was sacked. It’s a solid start for him now. Give the guy a fair chance.

Spot on

i will always back a city manager as much as possible,I’m a Pearson fan and his sacking stunk of s**t,but,like you say it’s not manning’s.He is getting them playing and that’s all that counts,Pearson is gone now,I’ll cherish the time he was here but now it’s manning’s turn to run this team,hopefully to a great success

Lump in my throat for those kids

to all the staff that look after them I salute you

3 hours ago, Selred said:

Looking for 1 spare. Hoping more will become available closer to the time (from fans who can't make it).

there is 1 ticket available on website

If anyone has 2 tickets for West Ham seated together (adult and u18) I’m happy to pay double face value,I’m only a member but have been to 3 away games this season and was hoping to get the tickets myself,obviously sold out to ST holders,

Just now, westonred said:

You have to blame Manning for his team selection and tactics tonight we know Joe Williams hasnt got the legs to play two games in a week so to drop the player of the month TGH is crazy . Bell has been poor for months and doesnt deserve a start on current form and Conway cannot play up top on his own.. Its time for Cornick to start at least he wins the ball in the air and can hold the ball up

cracking post

1 minute ago, TheSpaniard said:

Proved right after 6 games

you really are something,you honestly believe manning is a step up from pearson?

1 minute ago, One Team said:

Indeed. Even if we went down they’d probably stick with him. They are damned by their decision making just as much as if they are lauded if it ends up working out. 

they need to leave,simple

1 minute ago, TheSpaniard said:

Too many whoppers on here delighted that we lost. Embarrassing. No doubt a load of otib celebrations when the full time whistle went.

what a load of b****ks that statement is

1 minute ago, Gratz260689 said:

Well that proves tonight neither bell or Williams should be near the starting 11 

ABSOLUTELY AT PRESENT,BELL LOOKED SO GOOD START OF SEASON ASWELL

1 minute ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

Bloke can’t control a football. another useless signing who doesn’t look like scoring. He runs around tho…

mate really,we looked way better front line since he came on,puts himself about aswell

for all the cornick moaners,atm he brings alot more to our attacking momentum than conway

and tanner is about the most negative player i've seen in a city shirt

Knight and Sykes off?

WTAF

On 09/12/2023 at 08:19, Bar BS3 said:

Yeah, only to fun/pub league stuff.

On Saturday mornings as a kid & then only ever wanted to play on Sundays from my mid teens onwards, because Saturdays were all about watching City.

Since I've had my son & he's been of playing age, we have lived in North Somerset & it seems to be Saturday = football, Sunday = Rugby for his  age groups around here.

0930 or 1030 kick off times mean we can always make City home games but no chance of away games - so this one being on a Sunday is good for me & anyone else with that schedule - was my point.

I'm not questioning if there is kids Sunday football - there just doesn't seem to be around my way.

 

Avon youth league on a Sunday is the biggest league system for youth football in the Bristol area,Saturday football doesn’t come close

Just now, Ivorguy said:

Remember Tanner had been bought by Nige for the future.  He is playing because our lack of depth forces two managers to play him 

I get that,but he’s just not good enough

And this is what to expect under Liam manning,2nd half stats alone are shocking,and don’t get me started on tanner he’s so negative

JOHN PENDER

12 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said:

Not at all, there was no press, Knight was playing deep and didn’t suit him, the movement was statuesque. We couldn’t string a pass together! 

 

Until cornick and TGH came on