The Dolman Pragmatist Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Wilbraham and Pack have to return, surely? And Moore to replace Baker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 SC usually goes for L/R balance in defence so wouldn't be surprised to see Bryan back as LWB with Williams as the LCB. That said, Moore should get a go I think. Haven't seen best of him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Bryan for baker Pack for Freeman Wilbs for Agard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Does it really matter anymore which players from our depleted and defeated squad are chosen ? I can't see anyway we will suddenly improve given the above, plus same old formation (undoubtedly worked on by Huddersfield all week), same ineffectiveness of coaching for set pieces, same lack of game management (intelligent use of subs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 3 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Does it really matter anymore which players from our depleted and defeated squad are chosen ? I can't see anyway we will suddenly improve given the above, plus same old formation (undoubtedly worked on by Huddersfield all week), same ineffectiveness of coaching for set pieces, same lack of game management (intelligent use of subs). Unfortunately your right. Every team knows exactly how to set up and how we are going to play and what our weaknesses are because we never change. I'd give Simon Cox a go up front at least, Wilbs is to immobile; Agard hasn't done too badly but he may be more of a goal threat, we will have to score at least 2 to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 14 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Does it really matter anymore which players from our depleted and defeated squad are chosen ? I can't see anyway we will suddenly improve given the above, plus same old formation (undoubtedly worked on by Huddersfield all week), same ineffectiveness of coaching for set pieces, same lack of game management (intelligent use of subs). You're right. Let's just give up now, cancel all the players' contracts, field 0 players and just finish the season on our current points tally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 1 minute ago, Kotsy said: You're right. Let's just give up now, cancel all the players' contracts, field 0 players and just finish the season on our current points tally. I'll take that if the 3 below us do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 51 minutes ago, Kotsy said: You're right. Let's just give up now, cancel all the players' contracts, field 0 players and just finish the season on our current points tally. Dismantle the new stand too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUDntpV_HdQ i give up trying to embed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 The answer to Kotsy of what we do has been crystal clear for most of the season 1 Appoint new flexible and modern manager to assess squad and coaching practices 2 Give him the resources for January transfers and loans Do this and we will finish mid table and then begin building for next season In answer to Shtanley is that the new stadium isn't City's it's Bristol Sport's and will earn its money from hosting rugby and u 21 soccer internationals, from pop concerts, and from its conference facilities - City sadly are only a tiny part of Bristol Sport's plan (the difference in income generation between Championship and Division 1 is minimal in the great scheme of things). I wouldn't be surprised to see return of Glos cricket under the lights too. We have to be realistic. If SL allows us to be relegated because of a refusal to act then we shall definitively know where he really places City in his long term plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Moore will come in for Baker, Williams will play lwb, Pack for Reid. I wouldn't be surprised to see Wilbs up front instead of agard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 11 minutes ago, daored said: Moore will come in for Baker, Williams will play lwb, Pack for Reid. I wouldn't be surprised to see Wilbs up front instead of agard Think your pretty much spot on with that, was very disappointed with Agard last week he got brushed off the ball far to easily cant remember him holding onto the ball for more than 2 seconds!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 is williams fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 1 hour ago, Ivorguy said: The answer to Kotsy of what we do has been crystal clear for most of the season 1 Appoint new flexible and modern manager to assess squad and coaching practices 2 Give him the resources for January transfers and loans Do this and we will finish mid table and then begin building for next season In answer to Shtanley is that the new stadium isn't City's it's Bristol Sport's and will earn its money from hosting rugby and u 21 soccer internationals, from pop concerts, and from its conference facilities - City sadly are only a tiny part of Bristol Sport's plan (the difference in income generation between Championship and Division 1 is minimal in the great scheme of things). I wouldn't be surprised to see return of Glos cricket under the lights too. We have to be realistic. If SL allows us to be relegated because of a refusal to act then we shall definitively know where he really places City in his long term plans. You've just called football soccer. How can the rest of that be taken seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 1 hour ago, stephenkibby. said: Think your pretty much spot on with that, was very disappointed with Agard last week he got brushed off the ball far to easily cant remember him holding onto the ball for more than 2 seconds!! Imho Agard had done ok ish in his previous games but he was never going to be the answer to our goal scoring problems, give him his due he works hard but he just isn't good enough for championship football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I could have written rugger and football but having chosen to use rugby, full phrase rugby football, then it's logical to use the 19th century old term soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 32 minutes ago, gordie said: Imho Agard had done ok ish in his previous games but he was never going to be the answer to our goal scoring problems, give him his due he works hard but he just isn't good enough for championship football. Exactly, and with that in mind, another reason to get rid and upgrade ASAP as long with a few others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 4 hours ago, Ivorguy said: City sadly are only a tiny part of Bristol Sport's plan (the difference in income generation between Championship and Division 1 is minimal in the great scheme of things). I wouldn't be surprised to see return of Glos cricket under the lights too. Tiny? Not sure I agree with that.....I accept we aren't 100% by any stretch of the imagination though 4 hours ago, stephenkibby. said: Think your pretty much spot on with that, was very disappointed with Agard last week he got brushed off the ball far to easily cant remember him holding onto the ball for more than 2 seconds!! Agard worked his usual hard self last week, but frustratingly for me, kept pushing defenders (going nowhere). In the back and conceding unnecessary freekicks. Team for me: Fielding; Ayling, Flint, Moore (for Baker); Bennett, Reid, Pack, Smith, Williams (Bryan if not fit); Wilbraham, Kodjia. Think Bobby deserves a start ahead of Freeman, as he was better last week and has been patient. Wilbs to come back in....run his proverbially off for 70 minutes and then let Agard replace him. Moore looked very at home for his sub appearance last week, and I'd stick with a Williams at LWB for an away game. I'm sure Cotts will do something different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 5 hours ago, daored said: Moore will come in for Baker, Williams will play lwb, Pack for Reid. I wouldn't be surprised to see Wilbs up front instead of agard Based on last week when Freeman came off I wouldn't be too surprised if Reid stayed in the side and Freeman didn't. Agree about Moore and Wilbraham. 4 hours ago, smokey live said: is williams fit? When Cotterill said "one or two" were rated 50/50 for tomorrow he must have been referring to Williams as one of them, as he looked in real discomfort last week. With Baker suspended if he's out too then the back five will pick themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Bryan Pack and Wilbs in for Baker Freeman and Agard. Freeman needs a "rest" as does Agard. I wonder if Wilbs leaving the team is linked to Kodjia's slightly poorer goal form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 19 minutes ago, Shtanley said: I wonder if Wilbs leaving the team is linked to Kodjia's slightly poorer goal form Yes, it's funny how players can look good, bad or indifferent individually but as a pair can be a different kettle of fish. Kodjia only 1/5 since Agard replaced Wilbs, but more importantly in the last few has looked a shadow of himself. Away from home, I quite like the outball to Wilbs when under pressure. 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Wilbs to come back in....run his proverbially off for 70 minutes and then let Agard replace him. When I said that, I meant knacker himself for 70...and Cotts wait til 88 to replace him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Moore is a natural replacement for Baker. Bryan will come in for Williams. Reid will keep his place with Pack coming straight back and Freeman rightfully being dropped for the first time this season. Wilbs is a certainty to start with Kodjia being benched. Haven't made my mind up yet whether Cox or Agard will start but I suspect Cotts wiil revert to last seasons top partnership. Here's the surprise.......Little may start with Bennett given a well earned rest. There you go. Christ knows whether it will make a difference but here's hoping ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 17 minutes ago, OldlandReddies said: Moore is a natural replacement for Baker. Bryan will come in for Williams. Reid will keep his place with Pack coming straight back and Freeman rightfully being dropped for the first time this season. Wilbs is a certainty to start with Kodjia being benched. Haven't made my mind up yet whether Cox or Agard will start but I suspect Cotts wiil revert to last seasons top partnership. Here's the surprise.......Little may start with Bennett given a well earned rest. There you go. Christ knows whether it will make a difference but here's hoping ! My prediction is that you have got most of this wrong !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 If ever there is a game he will finally make changes in, this is it as it could well be his last should we get beat again. Expect a few ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 54 minutes ago, OldlandReddies said: Moore is a natural replacement for Baker. Bryan will come in for Williams. Reid will keep his place with Pack coming straight back and Freeman rightfully being dropped for the first time this season. Wilbs is a certainty to start with Kodjia being benched. Haven't made my mind up yet whether Cox or Agard will start but I suspect Cotts wiil revert to last seasons top partnership. Here's the surprise.......Little may start with Bennett given a well earned rest. There you go. Christ knows whether it will make a difference but here's hoping ! So, to sum up. You think that Kodjia, Freeman and Bennett will be dropped tomorrow???!!! Three of our best five players in my opinion (the other two being Korey Smith and Nathan Baker). Wow! Fair play if you are correct, but I doubt it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 1 hour ago, Shtanley said: Bryan Pack and Wilbs in for Baker Freeman and Agard. Freeman needs a "rest" as does Agard. I wonder if Wilbs leaving the team is linked to Kodjia's slightly poorer goal form Freeman wont be rested imo. i think you assume bobby keeps his place , i hope you are right, but fear you are wrong ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 My opinion of Cotts will turn to being negative for the first time if Moore doesn't start tomorrow. He simply has to play. It's time for changes in important areas and I'd either move Bennett into Freeman's position and play Little or push Reid forward. I sense we'd get more out of Kodjia if Reid played that role - he needs little through balls from midfield and these have been lacking with Freeman. Bobby Reid has an eye for this sort of pass and compared to Freeman keeps possession better. He's a better bet away from home. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 57 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: So, to sum up. You think that Kodjia, Freeman and Bennett will be dropped tomorrow???!!! Three of our best five players in my opinion (the other two being Korey Smith and Nathan Baker). Wow! Fair play if you are correct, but I doubt it... Not quite. IMO Kodjia needs to be rested, he hasn't looked happy the last 3 games and he will be a massive impact player coming off the bench. Freeman needs to be dropped, end of. A couple of games aside, he just hasn't performed all season and looks a shadow of the player he was last season. Bennett I know is a big call but he has been carrying the team for the last 2 games and to me looked jaded at the end against B'burn. Resting him before two 'tougher' games against Derby and QPR isn't as bad a shout as it seems and Little wont let us down. Bryan and Moore are a gimme for Williams and Baker and I am convinced Wilbs will start. It will be a close call between Cox and Agard but I think Agard will start. We have a small but quality squad, lets make use of it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 32 minutes ago, The Bard said: It's time for changes in important areas and I'd either move Bennett into Freeman's position and play Little or push Reid forward. I sense we'd get more out of Kodjia if Reid played that role - he needs little through balls from midfield and these have been lacking with Freeman. Bobby Reid has an eye for this sort of pass and compared to Freeman keeps possession better. He's a better bet away from home. I agree.....Middlesborough away, the case in point. i think the whole squad would get a boost if Bryan was to feature over The December period coupled with a return to form. Was Middlesborough his last notable performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 In the end I honestly believe Cotts will be rewarded for sticking to some positive attacking football although not fitting in Joe Bryan is our greatest concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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