Fiale Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Well while everyone is jizzing over a tiny % of fans actions, I thought maybe we should bring the focus back to the game. Tonight Bryan and Reid were both outstanding, they played with maturity and surely it proves that if they can play in the league, and local Derby like this they are first teams pros well worthy of being amongst the 1st on the team sheet for any natch. Bryans attacking down the left was productive time and time again, and his goal was great - amazing placement with his weaker foot - he did struggle to get forward more in the 2nd half, but the whole team were pegged back more and even JET and Baldock had little of the ball for a long 2nd half period. Reid's shot that came off the crossbar was also an amazing effort - and it has to be pleasing to know we are producing players like this from the academy. If we bring on 2 players a year as good as this - then the future looks very bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Does anyone know who the next academy breakthrough might be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Reid looked very good. Bryan looked incredible. Very, very encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Does anyone know who the next academy breakthrough might be ? Morrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 They were both good, Bryan especially so. He's looked very comfortable so far at this level I think. Reid had a great first half but sat too deep in the second (as did Pack). He looks very talented but a bit more raw. The shot off the crossbar was excellent - kind of thing Rooney used to try when he was on form. They both look like they have real futures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Reid looked very good. Bryan looked incredible. Very, very encouraging. This pretty much sums it up for me. What I like about Reid is that he's much better off the ball than I thought he would be, he tracks back, he makes tackles, hell he even goes for headers! His quality on the ball cannot be questioned and it's so nice to see him finally get a run out. As for Bryan, this lad has been nothing but superb. Great touch, awareness, always looking to go past the full-back, none of this turn-around and run round in circles JCR bullshit. The goal was of course superb and I can't think of anything better than scoring the winner against the Gas at just 19 years of age. What a player and what a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I thought Bryan was MOTM closely followed by JET (who could probably win it every game really). Reid is looking better but both got a bit over run 2nd half. Should get better with more games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Agreed, both were outstanding. Hopefully, after a number of false dawns (Mavin Brown for example), we are starting to produce young players who can make the transition. Let us hope the fans give the kids encouragement - they won't be on form every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Fantastic display from both of them.Joe Bryan looked excellent again but what really impressed me was how Bobby Reid with all the talk of his small physique really put himself about tonight.Two very exciting prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Does anyone know who the next academy breakthrough might be ? Marvin Brown needs to step up into the first team sooner or later....... Likewise pleased with Bryan & Reid, I'm excited about their future with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Surely even nobody on here can complain about Bryan or Reid right now. Both are looking serious talents right now, and it's great to watch. Both were very good, especially first half and just as SOD thought about taking Bryan off.. Boom! He scores the winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thought Reids touch let him down a few times to be fair but a very good display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetrundlesrightfoot2 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 when is marvin brown finally going to break through?????? or are liverpool still offering 5 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thought Reids touch let him down a few times to be fair but a very good display. I think we were struggling in midfield second half. O Toole played very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Does anyone know who the next academy breakthrough might be ? http://www.bristolcityacademy.co.uk/under-21s/profiles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Tom king looked very good vs the real rovers in pre season, I'd probably go with Burns as well tbh we don't have a shining star but a group of average to good young players who if brought on well could end up like Reid and Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Tom king looked very good vs the real rovers in pre season, I'd probably go with Burns as well tbh we don't have a shining star but a group of average to good young players who if brought on well could end up like Reid and Bryan I still have not seen Burns play - but I am guessing it's only a matter of time as he is on the bench for most games - just wonder what the team needs to be doing for him to get any game time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 What happened to Arron Brown, is he still at Hereford??! The young ones did well, but we still need a blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Bryan will play in the Prem? Steady on everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Bryan does almost remind me of a poor mans Gareth Bale- very direct and at his most effective when able to run full pelt at the defender. Obviously he doesn't have Bale's ability (which is by no means a criticism) but the style is similar and Bryan is without doubt a very good player in the making As for Reid, I thought that when he could get into the game he was great, but I thought he was let down a bit by Pack (who was poor for most of the game) and as a result ended up playing too deep at times. We have to remember though, he set up JET (because giving him the ball 40 yards out IS setting him up!) with a clever 1st time pass and he was generally involved in all our best moves, plus his run and chip that hit the bar was sublime The future is bright people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 The future's bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 when is marvin brown finally going to break through?????? or are liverpool still offering 5 million? Think Tristan Plummer will get there first. I heard the boy has a bright future!! I was disappointed when both the young lads came off. I felt their enthusiasm to get stuck in broke up a lot of the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Bryan has a fantastic first touch and a quick brain too. I would like him to be able to go past his man and deliver a cross more often but im sure that will improve over time. Reid looks very impressive given his age. His passing and general movement were excellent, he always seems to be available for the ball and always looking to make something happen with it. Really hope they can keep this up and keep improving as the season goes on. How nice was it to see a Bristolian hit the winner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Not seen either of them before and I was impressed. Reid maybe looks slight but has a good touch. Bryan took that goal with admirable composure. The first 25 minutes were an exhibition in controlled possession football...great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Bryan would have got my MOTM vote too. When I think of all the money and time we have spent on bringing lesser players to the club who have then faded out or transferred causing a loss, these two are a breath of fresh air. It's really satisfying that we have brought them on and there is so much potential. They play with pride and passion, you can see how much playing for the club means to them. We have to look after them and develop them, they still have a lot to learn but the future is bright with players like them and our other young players. Add to that the experience of Shorey, O'Connor etc and we have a good team for the future, SoD's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was good to see Reid playing like someone twice his size! Been plenty of people saying he's too slight but he's quality in the tackle and will only get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 If I was a member of City's coaching staff I would be very excited. Bryan & Reid will, presumably, only get better; other younger players have been brought in who are good but can be developed much further - Pack, Flint, Williams, Cunningham, Wynter etc - then there is JET........... All young confident players not afraid to try stuff even in the heat of a local derby and even though it doesn't work every time. By all accounts more youngsters bubbling under and the club are taking the academy seriously, who knows what is to come. I should think the coaching staff can't wait to get in every morning to work with this group of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMal Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 They were two of our best players out there last night. You'll never know if they are good enough until they are given a go so good to see them being given a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I can be pretty smug about this, because I've hammered on about this for donkey's should have done this ages ago rather than farm out on loan.. The Academy was never broke, we just never gave players the chance. Now we have to and quelle suprise there is talent there.Happy for the pair of them, always knew there was potential there Bryan did well on loan at Plymouth last season and is probably playing like he is now because of that experience, and Bobby got League One experience at Oldham too. I think those loan periods have helped not hindered their progress and what we're seeing now is part of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Joe is a Hero! This should be the news, forget football trouble, 19years old, scored a crisp finish with his wrong foot, was magic, how good is he? Bobby, he was brill as well, for someone who looks nine, had a lot to him as well, got forward, got back, ever improving as the game went on, so lightweight but the skill, awesome 2lads from our academy shone so well, how long have we asked for academy results, yet nothing came out of it, many of you wanting it shut? but not now? Starting to see something aren't we? Along with a new young team around them, all learning together, the future is bright, the future is Red COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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