Xiled Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Watford (7 changes) lost 1-0 at MillwallLeeds (10 changes) lost 1-0 at Sutton UnitedLiverpool (9 changes) lost 1-2 to WolvesBrighton (9 changes) lost 3-1 to Lincoln CityNewcastle (9 changes) lost 3-0 at Oxford UnitedSouthampton (10 changes) lost 0-5 to Arsenal Okay, so the changes above are more extreme than the 'tinkering' that has been LJ's method of operation this season but making significant changes (even when the opposition could be several divisions below) does not work. When City have changed 3 or 4 players (often switching formation as well) and then taken on a team in the same division, is it any wonder that we've had such a poor run since October? We were flying on empty in terms of squad numbers when Steve Cotterill's side won the League 1 title but our success was built on a settled team and formation. Unfortunately, it's too late for Lee Johnson this time but assuming he works as a first team coach again, he needs to resist so much squad rotation. Maybe the lure of a decent chequebook has contributed to our current plight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 You have forgotten one very important fact from yesterday. Burnley ( 8 changes) won 2-0 v Bristol City. Burnley played a reserve side yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Chelsea (9 changes) won 4-0 against Brentford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Portland Bill said: You have forgotten one very important fact from yesterday. Burnley ( 8 changes won 2-0 v Bristol City. Burnley played a reserve side yesterday. The six teams above all doing pretty well in their respective divisions and they lost. Less of a surprise that Burnley were able to beat us given our current form - and we made 4 changes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Xiled said: The six teams above all doing pretty well in their respective divisions and they lost. Less of a surprise that Burnley were able to beat us given our current form - and we made 4 changes as well. We make changes every week. From what I hear Burnley didn't get out of 2nd gear. A team we were playing in the same league last season is now able to beat us with ease, even with their reserve side. Just shows how bad we have become, even after spending a fortune on new signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Portland Bill said: You have forgotten one very important fact from yesterday. Burnley ( 8 changes) won 2-0 v Bristol City. Burnley played a reserve side yesterday. It was still filled with players that would start easily for us. Some would take Darikwa on loan. Their normal starting CBs. Tarkowski who was a top championship player. It wasn't the same as some of the other clubs playing academy lads at many positions. Plus you could argue we had a "reserve" team playing or at least many reserve players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: It was still filled with players that would start easily for us. Some would take Darikwa on loan. Their normal starting CBs. Tarkowski who was a top championship player. It wasn't the same as some of the other clubs playing academy lads at many positions. Plus you could argue we had a "reserve" team playing or at least many reserve players. I couldn't argue that, I'm the same as LJ, I don't know who our first team are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 The last 9 games city have played premier league teams we have lost in the cup. Well over due a good cup run or upset! Enjoyed today watching millwall beat a weakened way for team and even Sutton beating dirty Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Portland Bill said: I couldn't argue that, I'm the same as LJ, I don't know who our first team are. Makes 3 of us at least then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 46 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: Makes 3 of us at least then. Me too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 5 hours ago, Xiled said: Maybe the lure of a decent chequebook has contributed to our current plight. Undoubtedly. A squad positively overspilling with mediocrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 6 hours ago, Xiled said: Watford (7 changes) lost 1-0 at MillwallLeeds (10 changes) lost 1-0 at Sutton UnitedLiverpool (9 changes) lost 1-2 to WolvesBrighton (9 changes) lost 3-1 to Lincoln CityNewcastle (9 changes) lost 3-0 at Oxford UnitedSouthampton (10 changes) lost 0-5 to Arsenal Okay, so the changes above are more extreme than the 'tinkering' that has been LJ's method of operation this season but making significant changes (even when the opposition could be several divisions below) does not work. When City have changed 3 or 4 players (often switching formation as well) and then taken on a team in the same division, is it any wonder that we've had such a poor run since October? We were flying on empty in terms of squad numbers when Steve Cotterill's side won the League 1 title but our success was built on a settled team and formation. Unfortunately, it's too late for Lee Johnson this time but assuming he works as a first team coach again, he needs to resist so much squad rotation. Maybe the lure of a decent chequebook has contributed to our current plight. You missed a few out, including: Man Utd (9 changes) beat Wigan (zero changes) 4-0... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 14 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: You missed a few out, including: Man Utd (9 changes) beat Wigan (zero changes) 4-0... I'm a lot of things but I'm not clairvoyant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 21 hours ago, Xiled said: Watford (7 changes) lost 1-0 at MillwallLeeds (10 changes) lost 1-0 at Sutton UnitedLiverpool (9 changes) lost 1-2 to WolvesBrighton (9 changes) lost 3-1 to Lincoln CityNewcastle (9 changes) lost 3-0 at Oxford UnitedSouthampton (10 changes) lost 0-5 to Arsenal Okay, so the changes above are more extreme than the 'tinkering' that has been LJ's method of operation this season but making significant changes (even when the opposition could be several divisions below) does not work. When City have changed 3 or 4 players (often switching formation as well) and then taken on a team in the same division, is it any wonder that we've had such a poor run since October? We were flying on empty in terms of squad numbers when Steve Cotterill's side won the League 1 title but our success was built on a settled team and formation. Unfortunately, it's too late for Lee Johnson this time but assuming he works as a first team coach again, he needs to resist so much squad rotation. Maybe the lure of a decent chequebook has contributed to our current plight. LJ should never have taken that agricultural course..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 34 minutes ago, Xiled said: I'm a lot of things but I'm not clairvoyant. Fair play and apologies! Didn't check the time you posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 52 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Fair play and apologies! Didn't check the time you posted! Ha ha, no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant return of TG Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 23 hours ago, Portland Bill said: A team we were playing in the same league last season is now able to beat us with ease, even with their reserve side. Just shows how bad we have become, even after spending a fortune on new signings. Last year they beat us 4-0. Saturday was a 50% reduction in our deficiency. For this you have to bow down to the Tactical Genius. For I am the Tactical Genius, and this is my TRIUMPHANT return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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