Phileas Fogg Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Surprised no thread on him already.. Best I've seen him play for us. Creative, imaginative and calm on the ball. Deserved MOTM and did a great job with Pack and Smith. A mature performance from him. I've not always been a fan but he was brilliant today. Hope he kicks on and gets in the first team regularly like Bryan (and hopefully Burns). Posters on here like @Shtanley have rated him for ages and I'm beginning to think they might have been right.. Well done Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 If he can play like that consistently I will be a big fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I've always rated BR. Can seem a little lightweight but he wins a lot of free kick's going down and will put his foot in when needed. I think he might well kick on with the confidence gained today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 He's very, very strong going forward. My only critique would be there were several times when he was in and around our box defensively and he played the ball inside. Whilst one was the springboard to an attack, if I was scouting for opposition I'd be saying lacks composure at the back and can put his side under real pressure. A more pressing midfield I think could, indeed should, have punished us. It's the only thing he does which gives me strong reservations. The other side of his game is really strong and his finish for the goal was marvellous, as was the running which won the penalty. Personally I'd like to see him coached to have a no-nonsense attitude in defence. If he can get that part of his game sorted then I would have him one of the first names on the team sheet. If he can't then I fear he can, at times, be a risk too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: If he can play like that consistently I will be a big fan. Consistently is the key word. So far he hasn't demonstrated this, and time must be running out if he wants to establish himself in the Championship. The other aspect of his game that needs development is as mentioned by 29AR. Next season must be the last chance he has at City, and I hope he takes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I would say a summer working on upper body strength ala Joe Bryan last year wouldn't go amiss, he has always had great potential but as especially West Brom at home and Hull away he can be easy to bully around in a midfield battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 22 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Surprised no thread on him already.. Best I've seen him play for us. Creative, imaginative and calm on the ball. Deserved MOTM and did a great job with Pack and Smith. A mature performance from him. I've not always been a fan but he was brilliant today. Hope he kicks on and gets in the first team regularly like Bryan (and hopefully Burns). Posters on here like @Shtanley have rated him for ages and I'm beginning to think they might have been right.. Well done Bobby Thanks for the name check <3 As we get better players in he'll find more space on the ball and be able to play like he did today. For someone who's very small he does throw himself about and does some great hassling play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Has his faults but my favourite city player, love the guy (Kodjia and Baker close second) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thought he was great today. Is he coming of age.....I hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Easily his best display so far & it's safe to say it's been a long time coming. I haven't been a fan of him but really really hope he kicks on now. I feel it's harsh to be critical of him because of his strength or his lack of physical presence. His game shouldn't be judged on that. For me it should be on his decision making, what he contributes during a game & how he effects it as well as his goals/assists return. He's 23 now, so I genuinely hope today is a turning point for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I made a thread on him a few months ago after the season started and Freeman was doing nothing. The lad has clear potential, fantastic on the ball and wants to go forward with the ball and make clinical passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Only been (re)watching City since 13/14, and that season he played in a struggling side until Cotts came in. Last season he was out on loan and this season he's played more than most imagined. He's done alright....enough to get a contract extension imho. Perhaps the little bit of extra quality of Odemwingie, Matthews and Tomlin have made it easier for him to slot in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 3 hours ago, 29AR said: He's very, very strong going forward. My only critique would be there were several times when he was in and around our box defensively and he played the ball inside. Whilst one was the springboard to an attack, if I was scouting for opposition I'd be saying lacks composure at the back and can put his side under real pressure. A more pressing midfield I think could, indeed should, have punished us. It's the only thing he does which gives me strong reservations. The other side of his game is really strong and his finish for the goal was marvellous, as was the running which won the penalty. Personally I'd like to see him coached to have a no-nonsense attitude in defence. If he can get that part of his game sorted then I would have him one of the first names on the team sheet. If he can't then I fear he can, at times, be a risk too far. One or two more could also join in those lessons - we did become a little bit sloppy on a few occasions by trying to play our way out of defence. It's what we all want to see but sometimes when defending, the ball should just be hoofed away to give time to re-group. As for Bobbie Reid, he is beginning to demonstrate on the pitch what many of us have felt for a long time; that he is a very good footballer and I for one hopes he has a long and successful career at City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 He was brilliant today. Why people are just noticing it now is beyond me. "Easily his best display". Not for me, he was equally as good at Forest, at home to Bolton and at Fulham in recent weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Aaron-Bcfc said: He was brilliant today. Why people are just noticing it now is beyond me. "Easily his best display". Not for me, he was equally as good at Forest, at home to Bolton and at Fulham in recent weeks. Yes....easily his best display. Was good at Forest but not as good as he was today. Also people are probably only noticing now because he is contributing more. One goal all season isn't exactly championship quality is it? He needs to kick on from this now & I hope he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 A good selection today. LJ clearly identified that we could hit them on the break so it was important to move the ball quickly. Definitely one of Bobby's strengths. I thought he had a really good game, superb finish for his goal too. Well done Bobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Never been a fan of him and always thought he has been a bit of a light weight. After his performance today I would be happy to have his babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I think Johnson done well picking Bobby today. Saw had a very small central midfield and it played to bobby's strengths more. He wasn't getting knocked off the ball because they didn't have the players that do that. Someone mentioned West Brom when he was playing with centre half sized midfielders like Meyler, Huddlestone and Anichibe. LJ has really done well making adjustments and matching up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Almost one year on people have started agreeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Reid clearly has ability, what has been lacking to date is consistency. You can't follow up a game like he had today with two mediocre ones if you want to play at Championship level. If he sorts that out we have a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Been a big fan since first seeing him at MK Dons about 2 1/2 years ago. As well as being a bit inconsistent he's still to put in a consistent 90 minutes, often goes missing in last 20 minutes or he's subbed like today. When he starts doing this, we'll have a real home grown diamond to go with Jo Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Been a big fan since first seeing him at MK Dons about 2 1/2 years ago. As well as being a bit inconsistent he's still to put in a consistent 90 minutes, often goes missing in last 20 minutes or he's subbed like today. When he starts doing this, we'll have a real home grown diamond to go with Jo Bryan. I remember that day at MK. Reid was awesome & up until October/November of that season, along with JET was our best player. After that he seemed to go off it a bit & until now hasn't really done enough. Hopefully a turning point for Bobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfieldred Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 27 minutes ago, Aaron-Bcfc said: He was brilliant today. Why people are just noticing it now is beyond me. "Easily his best display". Not for me, he was equally as good at Forest, at home to Bolton and at Fulham in recent weeks. Was good second half Forrest but Bryan Tomlin and pack were better. Was very good coming on for the second half v Fulham, but this was definitely his best home performance and his best from a start, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 for me, playing BR in that position was a master stroke from LJ - God I enjoyed watching that game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yep, Bobby Reid had a great game today; get that man a new contract! Is he currently our longest serving player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Agree that Reid had a good game today and took his goal well. He certainly offers us some creativity going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 49 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: I think Johnson done well picking Bobby today. Saw had a very small central midfield and it played to bobby's strengths more. He wasn't getting knocked off the ball because they didn't have the players that do that. Someone mentioned West Brom when he was playing with centre half sized midfielders like Meyler, Huddlestone and Anichibe. LJ has really done well making adjustments and matching up Absolutely - LJ said he believed this was the sort of game that would suit Bobby and picked him accordingly, and for his 70 minutes he mostly did very well. Unfortunately it also implies LJ believes that there are other games that wouldn't 'suit him', and where LJ would be loath to pick him. He took his goal superbly - how many times have we seen him hit the ball miles over the bar from similar situations? - and, mostly freed from defensive responsibilities, looked very promising going forward. A pity the through ball to the rejuvenated Freeman lacked half a yard of pace meaning LF had to check his stride, but his run for the penalty was excellent. He wasn't my MOTM by any means. Matthews was easily the stand out player and Flint barely put a foot wrong over the 90 minutes and his tackling and distribution were top notch today. I think he'll get his new contract. LJ likes him and has often spoken warmly of having coached him as a 14 year old. If we're content that BR will in all likelihood never be a regular, but can have a really positive effect for 70 minutes in the games the manager feels 'suit him', then I think it's still possible for Bobby to have a future at AG and be a useful squad player going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Taylor10 said: Yes....easily his best display. Was good at Forest but not as good as he was today. Also people are probably only noticing now because he is contributing more. One goal all season isn't exactly championship quality is it? He needs to kick on from this now & I hope he does. 1 goal yes, but through just 25 scattered appearances, makes it hard to gain some consistency. Either way, compare him to Freeman who has 1 goal in 40 appearances, and has less assists than Bobby. Also Pack and Korey have just the 1 goal between them. I know they're more defensive minded but the point still stands, they play the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Very good today but ther.e have been many games where he has been bullied out of it. Horses for courses - Wednesday oddly seemed to allow us an awful lot of time on the ball and space today, which suited him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 1 hour ago, JoeAman08 said: I think Johnson done well picking Bobby today. Saw had a very small central midfield and it played to bobby's strengths more. He wasn't getting knocked off the ball because they didn't have the players that do that. Someone mentioned West Brom when he was playing with centre half sized midfielders like Meyler, Huddlestone and Anichibe. LJ has really done well making adjustments and matching up Good point....hadn't thought of that. Also, haven't heard any interviews, but I wonder whether Joe Bryan's selection at left back was more to do with Nuhia (the Nightclub bouncer looking striker) liking to peel off to the back post, Where JB is so good in the air, and less to do with Golbourne's first iffy game on Tuesday. If so, a masterstroke by LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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