Son of Fred Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 if City grind three points out of today with a dour characterless display-or are you really looking for more than that now??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 got draw wrote all over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 It's only the 1st game so yes, the record books and league table will show 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'd be happy with a draw. Aslong as the performance was there and the lads gave their all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 if City grind three points out of today with a dour characterless display-or are you really looking for more than that now??? a dour 1-0 win would be fantastic result... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 SOD noted that points are what is needed over performance to I feel he will go all out to get those points. They do work hand in hand however so I think well see a classy performance that leads to a victory and capped with a clean sheet hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Happy to come away with anything today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 A dour 1-0 win would do but like everyone else I'd love to see a top performance with a comfortable margin of victory. I don't do friendlies so haven't seen anything of the new players yet and am really looking forward to this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 A dour 1-0 win would do but like everyone else I'd love to see a top performance with a comfortable margin of victory. I don't do friendlies so haven't seen anything of the new players yet and am really looking forward to this afternoon. Agree with this. I'd take any way we can get 3 points, and will say the same for the other 45 matches. Yes, I want to be entertained and enthralled at AG but frankly if it's that, or a guaranteed 3 points and a dour game, I'd take the latter! As RR said, I haven't been to any of the friendlies, so this is my first chance to see the majority of our squad now! This year is my first time back at AG as a season ticket holder since 08/09 due to my professional studies, so I am absolutely buzzing, feel like a kid at Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 SOD noted that points are what is needed over performance to I feel he will go all out to get those points. They do work hand in hand however so I think well see a classy performance that leads to a victory and capped with a clean sheet hopefully Agree with this, 2 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 if City grind three points out of today with a dour characterless display-or are you really looking for more than that now??? Football is a results business.It's a tired old cliche but it's true, bad results get managers the sack. I'm always happy to take any kind of win, and it's better when it's acheived through good play and hard work, but a win is a win. Winning breeds confidence amongst the players and that confidence will, in turn, give them the freedom to play nice football. The main thing I'm looking for today is effort and commitment to the cause. I don't want to walk away feeling let down on that front, like I have on so many occasions over the last year or so. Put it in boys, and you'll get something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbcfc Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 From everything I've seen in preseason suggests to me we're going to be a 1-0 team, tight at the back but lacking the cutting edge so it will be up to Baldock to be clinical when we get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I said it last season and this season and the season after. We need to get the "firsts" on board as it helps the confidence ie. first win, first clean sheet, first goal for our strikers, first home/away win etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SODS_LAW Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Happy to come away with anything today. Chlamydia ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 SOD noted that points are what is needed over performance to I feel he will go all out to get those points. They do work hand in hand however so I think well see a classy performance that leads to a victory and capped with a clean sheet hopefully He didnt seem too bothered about points last season when we needed them and was more worried about the performance. I wonder if he will look at the league table this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'd take any way we can get 3 points, and will say the same for the other 45 matches. This year is my first time back at AG as a season ticket holder since 08/09 Sounds like you haven't sat through too many of the terrible home performances over the last 2/3 years. If you had you'd require more than just dour football from your visits to AG this season. SO'D has a reputation for getting his team playing good football but he has to balance this with getting results of course. A win on the first day is so important for setting up the season that I'd take any sort of win today, but I won't accept dour for football for all 23 home games - as the season progresses I expect to be able to look forward to entertainment at AG as the norm., not a very rare bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 He didnt seem too bothered about points last season when we needed them and was more worried about the performance. I wonder if he will look at the league table this season? Whooooossssh & the point continues to get missed completely yet again. Dumbfounds me that people still can't grasp this concept. So much so I can't even be arsed to explain it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider army1981 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Look at sheff utd last night, one of the favourites with us and they scraped a 2-1! That will do me today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Sounds like you haven't sat through too many of the terrible home performances over the last 2/3 years. If you had you'd require more than just dour football from your visits to AG this season. SO'D has a reputation for getting his team playing good football but he has to balance this with getting results of course. A win on the first day is so important for setting up the season that I'd take any sort of win today, but I won't accept dour for football for all 23 home games - as the season progresses I expect to be able to look forward to entertainment at AG as the norm., not a very rare bonus. Couldn't have put it better myself. We need to get a result ASAP to get rid of the cobwebs, lose this "losing" mentality we've had and get us going pronto. however I really want to see an improvement in the standard of football this season. This club cannot keep producing drab footy and expect the City fans to turn up week in week out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Sounds like you haven't sat through too many of the terrible home performances over the last 2/3 years. If you had you'd require more than just dour football from your visits to AG this season. SO'D has a reputation for getting his team playing good football but he has to balance this with getting results of course. A win on the first day is so important for setting up the season that I'd take any sort of win today, but I won't accept dour for football for all 23 home games - as the season progresses I expect to be able to look forward to entertainment at AG as the norm., not a very rare bonus. Made it down on a few occasions when I hadn't been studying, have seen us playing under Millen and McInnes. Most recent games attended were Forest and Sheff W at home last season, believe me I've sat through plenty of dire performances! Dour football is OK when you come away with three points, and if we did it 30 times in a season we'd all be happy with the end result, maybe not the way we got there but the end of season points tally is ultimately the most important thing. But I'm hopeful under SOD we can play attractive football and pick up the points. Agree with you on the importance of the opening game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Made it down on a few occasions when I hadn't been studying, have seen us playing under Millen and McInnes. Most recent games attended were Forest and Sheff W at home last season, believe me I've sat through plenty of dire performances! Dour football is OK when you come away with three points, and if we did it 30 times in a season we'd all be happy with the end result, maybe not the way we got there but the end of season points tally is ultimately the most important thing. But I'm hopeful under SOD we can play attractive football and pick up the points. Agree with you on the importance of the opening game. Under Johnson, Millen and McInnes we've witnessed some UTTERLY dreadful football, up there with the Pulis/Osman years. From a footballing point of view, hated the championship as we were never good enough to 'play football' and we were all about results. SoD is a breath of fresh air, his style has generated success as Bournemouth, Donny and Forest, no reason to believe he won't have same effect here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Under Johnson, Millen and McInnes we've witnessed some UTTERLY dreadful football, up there with the Pulis/Osman years. From a footballing point of view, hated the championship as we were never good enough to 'play football' and we were all about results. SoD is a breath of fresh air, his style has generated success as Bournemouth, Donny and Forest, no reason to believe he won't have same effect here. To be fair, 07/08 and 08/09 were both enjoyable seasons, I think we'd all have taken 4th and 10th after promotion!! We played some lovely football in 07/08! But when the honeymoon was over things went pear shaped very quickly, and there's nothing much to be remembered fondly since - on and off the field.. But yes, I totally agree with SOD's philosophies, I think we are VERY lucky to have him at this level frankly. I can't remember the last time I felt so positive about things without having seen a ball kicked! I just PRAY that if things don't immediately come off, we give him the backing from the stands that we are not exactly renowned for. SOD's talked at length about the importance of the players "buying in" to the way we want to do things, but the fans doing the same is crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 To be fair, 07/08 and 08/09 were both enjoyable seasons, I think we'd all have taken 4th and 10th after promotion!! We played some lovely football in 07/08! But when the honeymoon was over things went pear shaped very quickly, and there's nothing much to be remembered fondly since - on and off the field.. But yes, I totally agree with SOD's philosophies, I think we are VERY lucky to have him at this level frankly. I can't remember the last time I felt so positive about things without having seen a ball kicked! I just PRAY that if things don't immediately come off, we give him the backing from the stands that we are not exactly renowned for. SOD's talked at length about the importance of the players "buying in" to the way we want to do things, but the fans doing the same is crucial. 'Enjoyable seasons' end result maybe, but again from a football point of view terrible, nick a goal and then defend for your life's for a hour plus, generally contending late winners or equalisers. Negative tactics and football for me, which summed up the Johnson era, it worked for a while but when we got Sussed out GJ couldn't change it around. SoD most positive I've been in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcbs20 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 3 points are 3 points no-one will look back at the end of the season and give to ****s how we got them if we go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossey Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'd be happy with a draw. Aslong as the performance was there and the lads gave their all! Yep, totally agree with that, as long as we can see sign of improvement and heading in right direction, it's going to take time, let's all be patient and give S O D time, think he deserves that, after all can't be any worst than last few seasons can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 3 points are 3 points no-one will look back at the end of the season and give to ****s how we got them if we go up. This season isn't about going up though - very few expect immediate promotion - it's about replacing last seasons' often detested failing squad and repairing the damage of the last few abominable seasons - culminating in ignominious relegation - that have caused so many fans to lose their love for the club completely. Going to AG has to become an enjoyable experience for BCFC fans again and entertaining football, and goals, are vital to that objective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 'Enjoyable seasons' end result maybe, but again from a football point of view terrible, nick a goal and then defend for your life's for a hour plus, generally contending late winners or equalisers. Negative tactics and football for me, which summed up the Johnson era, it worked for a while but when we got Sussed out GJ couldn't change it around. SoD most positive I've been in a whileSurely you must have enjoyed large chunks of 07/08 football wise? Dominating home performances against Saints, Sheff Utd, Ipswich and more, Basso's theatrics, Boom Boom's bicycle kick to win against Hull and some classy away performances too! It was normally us nicking things late that season, WBA and Naaaarwich at home spring to mind! Shame about the dreadful performances at the end of the season, notably Stoke and Saints away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcbs20 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 This season isn't about going up though - very few expect immediate promotion - it's about replacing last seasons' often detested failing squad and repairing the damage of the last few abominable seasons - culminating in ignominious relegation - that have caused so many fans to lose their love for the club completely. Going to AG has to become an enjoyable experience for BCFC fans again and entertaining football, and goals, are vital to that objective. Don't disagree with you but 3 points are 3 points we aren't going to be playing amazing every week and winning the sign of a good team is picking up 3 points even when you play badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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