MyBrotherErnie Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 For all the talk of marginal gains and sports science, I can't remember a City team that has looked so unenergetic on and off the ball. No one making runs, no one closing down and no one trying anything in the final third. Only compounded by the decision to drop Reid and Tomlin, and Freeman's seemingly inevitable departure. Embarrassing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Spot on. I thought the first ten minutes summed this up, Bailey Wright runs to take quick throws but has no options at all. Probably used to a different tempo at Preston, by the second half he realised those in front of him were jogging half heartedly and slowed down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: Spot on. I thought the first ten minutes summed this up, Bailey Wright runs to take quick throws but has no options at all. Probably used to a different tempo at Preston, by the second half he realised those in front of him were jogging half heartedly and slowed down.. Agreed. We really need a 'bastard' in the team. Hey, perhaps that could've been Tomlin gobbing off at the bystanders. One things for sure, if he doesn't start he's coming on at the 60m mark for me to bark orders, gee up and just keep the goddamn ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 This all over. Our lack of movement is shocking. It shows up massively when you play Brighton etc who do this in droves. No wonder we end up lumping it and theres zero options. The pedestrian rate of our passing is abysmal. New manager, new momentum, more emphasis on passing and move from the new manager and we'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornacix the Druid Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Tend to agree. Found myself shouting at the players a lot for them to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 15 minutes ago, Marty said: Tend to agree. Found myself shouting at the players a lot for them to move. The first sign of players not committed to the manager i'd say is lack of movement i.e less effort. Dont want to aim the effort issue at players as i think most give their all but theyre either getting sh1t instruction from LJ or they arent following instruction. Like watching statues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandare 1966 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Been a problem for a long time never fit enought or running of the ball is terrible r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevP Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 My take on it is players' positivity levels are low. When these are low, energy and enthusiasm tends to drain away quickly .....if it's there at all. Bit like depression. I wonder whether some players are in fact in a state of depression ATM. I know many fans are. A win will change this. Oh hang on......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 I've long been convinced that fitness is a big factor in conceding late goals. LJ says they work hard in training but how does 2 hours a day compare with the double sessions the likes of Pochettino and Conte favour? As far as I can tell the culture seems very relaxed in a typically Bristol City way. Time for a lot more intensity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBrotherErnie Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Different game, same story. The least you'd expect from what is now a relegation-threatened team is some degree of urgency and energy. Is it fitness, tactics, or an issue of nerves? Whatever it is, it's our main problem during games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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