CityCiderEd Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Most of the teams that have played at AG this season always seem to have a few players that are blessed with genuine pace.When they break they seem to go from one end of the pitch to the other so quickly that we usually get caught out or we make a last ditch tackle to save the situation. Because of this we have no out ball that can be played quickly either over the top or a through ball because we have no one with the pace to get clear.This problem is throughout the team and I think this lack of pace is a major problem. I've recently watched a few old vids of a certain Dave Smith who was a real flying winger and boy could we do with someone like him now (showing my age a bit now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Yep, lack of pace has been a real issue this season. It's amazing that of all the players that have been identified and signed NONE has any exceptional pace. Maybe that's why Des Taylor was fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChayden Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 13 minutes ago, CityCiderEd said: Most of the teams that have played at AG this season always seem to have a few players that are blessed with genuine pace.When they break they seem to go from one end of the pitch to the other so quickly that we usually get caught out or we make a last ditch tackle to save the situation. Because of this we have no out ball that can be played quickly either over the top or a through ball because we have no one with the pace to get clear.This problem is throughout the team and I think this lack of pace is a major problem. I've recently watched a few old vids of a certain Dave Smith who was a real flying winger and boy could we do with someone like him now (showing my age a bit now). It's quite bad really. Not one of OUR strikers has any pace at all. Watching tomlin run is like watching a fat kid chasing a doughnut. Still undoubtedly has talent though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, BCFChayden said: It's quite bad really. Not one of OUR strikers has any pace at all. Watching tomlin run is like watching a fat kid chasing a doughnut. Still undoubtedly has talent though .........But NO application. Useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChayden Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Roger Red Hat said: .........But NO application. Useless. Yet you know on his he is more then capable of being one of the best attackers in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, BCFChayden said: It's quite bad really. Not one of OUR strikers has any pace at all. Watching tomlin run is like watching a fat kid chasing a doughnut. Still undoubtedly has talent though But where as he doesn't always catch the ball.he always catches the doughnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Norwich had an exceptionally fast front line. O'Dowda and Bryan are our quickest, but not on that level. Still as Ivan Sproule and Junior Bent showed, speed isn't everything. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChayden Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: Norwich had an exceptionally fast front line. O'Dowda and Bryan are our quickest, but not on that level. Still as Ivan Sproule and Junior Bent showed, speed isn't everything. .. That goal v Southampton for sproule shows you pace is an advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, BCFChayden said: That goal v Southampton for sproule shows you pace is an advantage It certainly is if the entire opposing team including the goalkeeper have come up for a corner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Norwich had an exceptionally fast front line. O'Dowda and Bryan are our quickest, but not on that level. Still as Ivan Sproule and Junior Bent showed, speed isn't everything. .. I agree that Norwich's Murphy looks quite a find with devastating pace - it he continues to develop, he could well be in the Premier League soon. Could not believe they subbed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Dullmoan Tone said: I agree that Norwich's Murphy looks quite a find with devastating pace - it he continues to develop, he could well be in the Premier League soon. Could not believe they subbed him. Nor could the Norwich fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChayden Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: It certainly is if the entire opposing team including the goalkeeper have come up for a corner! If I remember rightly he nearly ran it out and had to turn around on his self? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, BCFChayden said: If I remember rightly he nearly ran it out and had to turn around on his self? There was always the horrible possibility that he was going to miss the open goal, but safety first, he got about 4 feet away and side footed it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChayden Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: There was always the horrible possibility that he was going to miss the open goal, but safety first, he got about 4 feet away and side footed it in. These days bring a smile to my face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I don't think LJ would have won many 100m sprints . .. a case of the team reflecting the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 23 minutes ago, BCFChayden said: It's quite bad really. Not one of OUR strikers has any pace at all. Watching tomlin run is like watching a fat kid chasing a doughnut. Still undoubtedly has talent though Nothing wrong with fat kids chasing doughnuts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, bcfcnick said: I don't think LJ would have won many 100m sprints . .. a case of the team reflecting the manager. Maybe not - but he could always rely on his height and strength! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Don't forget speed of mind as well as physical speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChayden Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: Nothing wrong with fat kids chasing doughnuts!! How old are you? What's your real name? Bit worried now what do you do in your spare time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, BCFChayden said: How old are you? What's your real name? Bit worried now what do you do in your spare time? I'm as old as my tongue and a little older than my teeth. In my spare time I am a Bristol City fan. I have a lot of spare time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Ah, Dave Smith As someone said one day about the great man 'all he does is run fast and cross the ball' Great player, head was always down, he didn't need to look up, headed for the goal line as fast as he could, wand of a left foot whipped it in When did football become complicated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 The last City player with pace must have been Wes. Like shit off a shovel that boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, BCFChayden said: How old are you? What's your real name? Bit worried now what do you do in your spare time? I'm gonna guess at Mr Creosote (google it, kids) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy_cider_'ed Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 We have got pace in the team Bryan, Patterson, O'Dowda, Abraham, Taylor (to name a few) they all have pace they just don't use as they should. Wingers especially always seem to take the easy option and pass the ball inside or backwards rather than attacking the full back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Lack of pace may be an issue, but lack of fitness looks like a problem too. That might explain wby we are being done in the last 10 mins and why perhaps they can only play for 20 out of the 90 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, Woodsy said: I'm gonna guess at Mr Creosote (google it, kids) Now you will start all the bloody silly offers of "waffer theen meents"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 51 minutes ago, CityCiderEd said: Most of the teams that have played at AG this season always seem to have a few players that are blessed with genuine pace.When they break they seem to go from one end of the pitch to the other so quickly that we usually get caught out or we make a last ditch tackle to save the situation. Because of this we have no out ball that can be played quickly either over the top or a through ball because we have no one with the pace to get clear.This problem is throughout the team and I think this lack of pace is a major problem. I've recently watched a few old vids of a certain Dave Smith who was a real flying winger and boy could we do with someone like him now (showing my age a bit now). I shouldn't worry too much about that. There are some of us here who remember Lou Peters, Ray Savino and even the ex-Paris St. Germain star, Jantzen Derrick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, Bat Fastard said: Now you will start all the bloody silly offers of "waffer theen meents"! Classic, I'm gonna have to watch it later, not something I've seen for a few years. Absolute geniuses, and a City fan involved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I shouldn't worry too much about that. There are some of us here who remember Lou Peters, Ray Savino and even the ex-Paris St. Germain star, Jantzen Derrick! I don't remember Jantzen being particularly quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: I'm as old as my tongue and a little older than my teeth. In my spare time I am a Bristol City fan. I have a lot of spare time! My mother used to say the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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