cityexile Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Charlton, Rotherham drawing, Bolton losing. On nights like tonight would not feel quite so bad if none of them win. Quote Link to comment
Fordy62 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Right. Not the worst half ever despite the score. As I've said, Vyner has been poor. He doesn't seem to get back into position quick enough when they switch the play. It's often leaving their left winger with acres. You can attribute both goals to him, although I'd like O'donnell to do better with the 2nd - but I'll wait to see the replay. Flint had lumped a few aimless balls forward and Kodjia could have done better with a couple of headed chances. The plus side is that Joe Bryan is looking very good and Tomlin, as we've learnt by now, is different class. There's no way we'll get anywhere near him on a permanent deal. Brighton aren't the best but have taken their chances well. It's a little like watching the sort of luck that Cotts had. I've seen enough to be hopeful going into the second half. Edited February 23, 2016 by Fordy62 Flint! Not Pack! Sorry Marlon! Quote Link to comment
BRISTOL86 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Strange game. Not a great deal wrong with our game but ruthlessly punished by a side that really haven't looked like creating an awful lot. Having said that, Brighton's fitness levels look ten times above ours. We've had the lions share of the ball but they've pressed us constantly into making silly errors. Quote Link to comment
Nuno Gomes Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: It has been pretty dreadful. Let's see what this 'fantastic head coach' can do to try and change things up I'm at the game and I wouldn't say that. Yes vyner had looked exposed and as a result Freeman is defending more but we have more than matched them overall. Quote Link to comment
BRISTOL86 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, Nuno Gomez said: I'm at the game and I wouldn't say that. Yes vyner had looked exposed and as a result Freeman is defending more but we have more than matched them overall. Indeed, but this guy is negativity personified... Scorline certainly doesn't match the performance for me, but at the end of the day they've been up at the right end of the table all season and you can see why. Quote Link to comment
robin_unreliant Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Getting a bit fed up of BHA just constantly attacking ZV. Feels a bit like schoolyard bullying. Would be kinder (and better for the team) to sub him for Waggy or Little, if fit , at HT. Might hit him hard though so difficult call for LJ. I don't think we had a serious chance that half, despite the possession. Edited February 23, 2016 by robin_unreliant Quote Link to comment
Red Army 87 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Brighton have played us really, LJ was expecting a possession game from them and they've gone counter attack. Problem now is the more we push forward the more likely they are to score again. Tough job now. Quote Link to comment
deadredfred Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Right. Not the worst half ever despite the score. As I've said, Vyner has been poor. He doesn't seem to get back into position quick enough when they switch the play. It's often leaving their left winger with acres. You can attribute both goals to him, although I'd like O'donnell to do better with the 2nd - but I'll wait to see the replay. Pack had lumped a few aimless balls forward and Kodjia could have done better with a couple of headed chances. The plus side is that Joe Bryan is looking very good and Tomlin, as we've learnt by now, is different class. There's no way we'll get anywhere near him on a permanent deal. Brighton aren't the best but have taken their chances well. It's a little like watching the sort of luck that Cotts had. I've seen enough to be hopeful going into the second half. Good review Fordy, cheers. Its Vyners home debut. He's no doubt nervous. I heard he has about an hours notice pre MK, not enough time to worry. Tough call whether to keep him on and risk another error, or replace him. Either way his confidence may suffer. Time for LJ to earn his bunse. Have we created any chances? I'd hope we give it a good go 2nd half with nothing to lose. Especially if Brighton think the game is won. An early second half goal for us would change everything. What changes, if any, would you suggest? Quote Link to comment
bristolcitysweden Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 COME ON YOU REDS!! Quote Link to comment
Bs4Red Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Agree with @Fordy62 not the worst half, 2 individual mistakes although I'd like to know what Pearce was doing for the first. Vyner has struggled but hasn't looked out of place in my opinion. Being left absolutely no protection from freeman! Early goal for us and it's game on!! Quote Link to comment
petehinton Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Poor decision by LJ to keep Vyner in the side. Playing him against a MK Dons bereft of any confidence is one thing, but playing him against a solid promotion chasing side is another. Both goals coming from his side and bright targeting him. 2 Quote Link to comment
RedLionLad Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Brighton have had 2 shots on target resulting in 2 goals. We have had a few chances but we're just not clinical enough. 1 Quote Link to comment
ChippenhamRed Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 14 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: People? 1 person actually And he didn't quote that one person so his comments had no context whatsoever. Quote Link to comment
Fordy62 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, deadredfred said: Good review Fordy, cheers. Its Vyners home debut. He's no doubt nervous. I heard he has about an hours notice pre MK, not enough time to worry. Tough call whether to keep him on and risk another error, or replace him. Either way his confidence may suffer. Time for LJ to earn his bunse. Have we created any chances? I'd hope we give it a good go 2nd half with nothing to lose. Especially if Brighton think the game is won. An early second half goal for us would change everything. What changes, if any, would you suggest? I'd get Little on. We have had goal scoring chances. Kodjia with two headers. One seemed to come off his shoulder, the other, arguably a better chance he just seemed to miss, although that might just be my viewing angle. Tomlin also had a fairly tameish free kick tipped over. Vyner currentky getting a Geeing up and cuddle from Flint. If we get a goal back it'll be interesting. Tomlins through balls to JK are quality. 1 Quote Link to comment
Middlesbrough Robin Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Brighton have had 2 shots on target resulting in 2 goals. We have had a few chances but we're just not clinical enough. It's a bit much when Baldock is more clinical than us. Fingers crossed for second half... Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Charlton losing again. Quote Link to comment
YorkshireSection Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Brighton have had 2 shots on target resulting in 2 goals. We have had a few chances but we're just not clinical enough. The decision to not get a recognised goal scorer and an experienced manager will cost us our place in the championship. Im not having a pop at LJ but someone with experience and connections would have been nice. Still long way to go go in the season but without a recognised poacher I don't fancy our chances, of course I hope I'm wrong and am made to eat my words, I just can't see it though, some real tough games at the arse end of the season. Quote Link to comment
hortonred Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 At times like this when you look to the bench to see who can influence a game or add something to the 11 on the pitch, you realise how thin the squad is. Quote Link to comment
Fordy62 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wilbs coming on. Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 minute ago, YorkshireSection said: The decision to not get a recognised goal scorer and an experienced manager will cost us our place in the championship. Im not having a pop at LJ but someone with experience and connections would have been nice. Still long way to go go in the season but without a recognised poacher I don't fancy our chances, of course I hope I'm wrong and am made to eat my words, I just can't see it though, some real tough games at the arse end of the season. It is about a untested back four much more today I think. Bad day at the office, bad start against a good team, always going to be uphill from there. Quote Link to comment
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Joe Bryan Off? Wilbs On Quote Link to comment
YorkshireSection Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 minute ago, hortonred said: At times like this when you look to the bench to see who can influence a game or add something to the 11 on the pitch, you realise how thin the squad is. Thin, I'd say poor if I'm honest. Ayling will make a big difference when fit as will Baket, until he gets injured again. Quote Link to comment
brizzlelou Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: The decision to not get a recognised goal scorer and an experienced manager will cost us our place in the championship. Im not having a pop at LJ but someone with experience and connections would have been nice. Still long way to go go in the season but without a recognised poacher I don't fancy our chances, of course I hope I'm wrong and am made to eat my words, I just can't see it though, some real tough games at the arse end of the season. Bit rash isn't it? Quote Link to comment
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: The decision to not get a recognised goal scorer and an experienced manager will cost us our place in the championship. Im not having a pop at LJ but someone with experience and connections would have been nice. Still long way to go go in the season but without a recognised poacher I don't fancy our chances, of course I hope I'm wrong and am made to eat my words, I just can't see it though, some real tough games at the arse end of the season. You think at least one of the bottom three will finish above us? Which one? Edited February 23, 2016 by CotswoldRed Quote Link to comment
ChippenhamRed Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: The decision to not get a recognised goal scorer and an experienced manager will cost us our place in the championship. Im not having a pop at LJ but someone with experience and connections would have been nice. Still long way to go go in the season but without a recognised poacher I don't fancy our chances, of course I hope I'm wrong and am made to eat my words, I just can't see it though, some real tough games at the arse end of the season. One poor scoreline (not even a result) and these sort of posts have started again already. 4 wins in 6, a 7 point gap to the drop zone as things stand, and no sign of the bottom three finding the form they would need to overtake us. Get a grip. 2 Quote Link to comment
Fordy62 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 All over them. Pearce mistake and its 3-0. Quote Link to comment
deadredfred Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 So are we playing 3 up top?! If so, hope we're going for it. Quote Link to comment
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 25 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Sky sports news highlights OK. I looked through all the streams and couldn't find it. 0-3 now! Quote Link to comment
Ivorguy Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 How people can blame LJ after two and a half games is beyond me. Especially when some of those were defending SC right to the bitter end of his failure this season LJ came in after transfer windows as well 1 Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 0-3. For pride now, back to earth with a bump. Quote Link to comment
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