The Official Bristol City v Rotherham United Match Day Thread

[oldstandrobin]

43 minutes ago, cynic said:

Quite a trip on a Vespa.

Easier on a Lambretta..

problem with a lambretta is the number of times  you breakdown...if I had gone on my LI Special, would still be at Michaelwood !!!

[slartibartfast]

I see on City Twitter that they put 17500plus home fans today.

Now is that what's already been sold and the POTD will be extra...or are the guestimating that will be including "walk ups" ?

[Sweeneys Penalties]

Today is the first time I've got money on a City win (as part of an accumulator) for an age. Heart doesn't usually rule head in these matters....COYR

[Garland-sweden]

Think we will win, 3-1. Coyr

[Fordy62]

Here's the squad...

 

[finbarr_in_z]

1 hour ago, pongo88 said:

 

Roadrunner, what have you done? I was over the moon when I read finbarr's post but sick as a parrot after reading yours! Why remind me that we could get zero points from the 4 matches after today? I need every bit of happiness I can get watching City, so I'm going to enjoy today's 6-0 win and forget about the rest of February 

Best get down the bookies for that double hat-trick then. Isn't that about 500-1?

[Lack of Action Man]

I can only hope that Taylor has got that cutting edge about him to put us on the front foot early in the game. It seems to me that LJ and MA have gone for a "we're gonna score more than you" approach to their January window dealings. Which may not be such a bad idea, if the price was right for a proven goal scorer and not so right for a gamble on a foreign right back. Moreover, whilst I love Tammy a criticism you could angle at him is that he needs a few shots across the oppositions bow before he makes his clinical mark in a game. Perhaps MT will prove a useful club in the bag with regards to getting a strong foothold in the game from the off. 

However, we simply can't ignore the fundamentals of defence in this league. Any team is dangerous on their day, including Rotherham and for us to get a point today we need Flint and Giefer working together, not at 6's and 7's with each other. Hegeler dictating the midfield will also be vital.

I predict a 2-2 draw, with MT and (hopefully) TA to start, though it's probably about time Djuric started contributing more than good hold and link up play. That, of course, will depend on who starts and who warms the bench. I can't see us keeping a clean sheet unfortunately, so if we are to have any hope of getting 3 points, we need to stick away our chances as soon as they come.

[Kodjias Wrist]

Id like to think we gained a little bit of confidence from tuesday. If we back the boys like we did against wednesday then im sure we can take the three points.

My worry is that its going to be a very scrappy game with a dodgy decision.

[daored]

18 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said:

Today is the first time I've got money on a City win (as part of an accumulator) for an age. Heart doesn't usually rule head in these matters....COYR

I've done the same!

[Cider_boy]

 

 

#BRCvROT: Giefer, Little, Wright, Flint, Golbourne, Hegeler, Pack, Cotterill, Bryan, Tomlin, Abraham. #BristolCity

subs: Fielding, Vyner, Brownhill, Paterson, O'Dowda, Taylor, Djuric.

Edited February 4, 2017 by Cider_boy

[rockinrobin]

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#BRCvROT: Giefer, Little, Wright, Flint, Golbourne, Hegeler, Pack, Cotterill, Bryan, Tomlin, Abraham. #BristolCity

[eastonboy]

Where is Magnusson????

[Dolman_Stand]

3 minutes ago, eastonboy said:

Where is Magnusson????

Seems odd that he isn't even on the bench?

[eastonboy]

Just now, Dolman_Stand said:

Seems odd that he isn't even on the bench?

2nd game on the trot as well.

Holden said on Friday that we have almost a full squad to choose from(apart from Matthews and Korey)

[Kodjias Wrist]

2 minutes ago, Dolman_Stand said:

Seems odd that he isn't even on the bench?

Another falling out  

[David Brent]

Absolutely no arguments from me with that lineup

[Bristol Rob]

Bobby seems to be miles away from the first team these days, is he injured or just out of favour?

[Tears in rain]

Confused what had happened with magnusson, and also Reid slightly. 

[rockinrobin]

Just now, MattRSp95 said:

Confused what had happened with magnusson, and also Reid slightly. 

Can only fit 18 in a match day squad cannot keep everyone happy !!

[old_eastender]

13 minutes ago, rockinrobin said:

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#BRCvROT: Giefer, Little, Wright, Flint, Golbourne, Hegeler, Pack, Cotterill, Bryan, Tomlin, Abraham. #BristolCity

Predictable that LJ would not be bold enough to start with two strikers, preferring the extra holding midfielder in Pack. Plenty of sideways passing ahead :-(

Edited February 4, 2017 by old_eastender

[Tears in rain]

2 minutes ago, rockinrobin said:

Can only fit 18 in a match day squad cannot keep everyone happy !!

Fair point I'm just surprised he can't get on the bench as CB cover. 

[Major Isewater]

2 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

Predictable that LJ would not be bold enough to start with two strikers, preferring the extra holding midfielder in Pack. Plenty of sideways passing ahead :-(

We need to keep it tight ,not get carved apart by an excellent Rotherham side .

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

Predictable that LJ would not be bold enough to start with two strikers, preferring the extra holding midfielder in Pack. Plenty of sideways passing ahead :-(

As long as it's sideways from cotts in to the box could not give a .... 

[redordead1]

Can someone pls explain how Vyner, Patterson and O'Dowda all deserve places on the bench ahead of GON, BR and HD? 

LJ- Has to win playing only one up front against bottom side.

Will hold back on any further judgement until I see how we get on.

 

[Mrdc]

So game we need to win against the bottom side and we play 1 up front.

I try to be patient but this looks grim.

[Major Isewater]

20 minutes ago, Cider_boy said:

 

 

#BRCvROT: Giefer, Little, Wright, Flint, Golbourne, Hegeler, Pack, Cotterill, Bryan, Tomlin, Abraham. #BristolCity

subs: Fielding, Vyner, Brownhill, Paterson, O'Dowda, Taylor, Djuric.

What ? No Engvall ? We're going to miss his ,er, well No Engvall .

[rockinrobin]

1 minute ago, redordead1 said:

Can someone pls explain how Vyner, Patterson and O'Dowda all deserve places on the bench ahead of GON, BR and HD? 

LJ- Has to win playing only one up front against bottom side.

Will hold back on any further judgement until I see how we get on.

 

Because the manager watches them in traning everyday and may well deserve selection

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, boatman said:

So game we need to win against the bottom side and we play 1 up front.

I try to be patient but this looks grim.

It's 4 attackers really isn't it? 

[Mrdc]

4 minutes ago, 29AR said:

It's 4 attackers really isn't it? 

I love your optimism and I am going to repeat your phrase a 1000 times in my head and attempt to think the same.

[AshtonG666]

4 minutes ago, boatman said:

I love your optimism and I am going to repeat your phrase a 1000 times in my head and attempt to think the same.

4 attack minded forward thinking players with goals on their mind is more accurate