The Official Match Day Thread - 4 - Bristol City v Millwall

[JamesBCFC]

2 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

I need some of whatever you are on mate, to see positives out of that sorry showing.

Doubt it, you don't see the positives in anything at all.

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

I think you misheard Tone . 

Where ?  Ten past nine Sir.

[Luxo Jr.]

4 minutes ago, RichardEdd said:

We had better possession. They were chasing and pressing all over the pitch for 40 mins. In the last five of the half, they started to drop off more and we had a bit more space. We definitely played at a slower tempo than normal - we're passing backwards and sideways more and definitely not high pressing. I'm going to stick my neck out and say that is the plan today, let them tire themselves out chasing the ball and the up the tempo 2nd half when their legs are tired. 

Thanks for the detailed response that doesn't just say we're playing very poorly. Not to say the people who are saying that are wrong, but we don't need to hear it constantly.

[054123]

Poor first half. Slow , no invention, Millwall coming through the middle all to easily.

Let's hope for a much improved second half.

[Esmond Million's Bung]

Just now, 054123 said:

Poor first half. Slow , no invention, Millwall coming through the middle all to easily.

Let's hope for a much improved second half.

Sounds familiar.

Perhaps LJ is still 'wired'.

[BCFC Rich]

1 minute ago, old_eastender said:

I need some of whatever you are on mate, to see positives out of that sorry showing.

 

1 minute ago, Chris_Brown said:

If that's the plan and it works, then great. But giving away 10 corners probably suggests it isn't going so well.

I think we need an outlet. 

When you look at things stand, it may not have been an exciting half and or approach play was not good. But the score is level they are the team that has been running and pushing for 45 and our normal game is high pressing and quick 3-4 pass moves, which we didn't see this half. Whatever has or hasn't worked so far this season our is way higher than this and we don't normally play a possession game, yet we are dominating possession. I said earlier in the thread I think we'll start the 2nd at a much higher tempo.

[054123]

2 minutes ago, Luxo Jr. said:

Thanks for the detailed response that doesn't just say we're playing very poorly. Not to say the people who are saying that are wrong, but we don't need to hear it constantly.

Would love to tell you something different. Yes we've had possession but when's it knocking it sideways across your own back four it tends to get missed.

[BRISTOL86]

5 minutes ago, havanatopia said:

Funny you should say that; i heard his name more than any other City player in that first half. I should add that I am no fan of the bloke commentating.

Paterson is the only attacking player who has turned up

[Fordy62]

4 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said:

Doubt it, you don't see the positives in anything at all.

I'm not sure there was anything positive there to see to be honest mate. 

[Luxo Jr.]

1 minute ago, 054123 said:

Would love to tell you something different. Yes we've had possession but when's it knocking it sideways across your own back four it tends to get missed.

No worries. It's more comments like "this is worse than Swedish second division football" that feels unnecessary.

[Esmond Million's Bung]

1 minute ago, Luxo Jr. said:

No worries. It's more comments like "this is worse than Swedish second division football" that feels unnecessary.

it's a forum not a prayer meeting, people have different views.

[deadredfred]

No changes. Content with what he sees?!

[Garland-sweden]

13 minutes ago, RichardEdd said:

We had better possession. They were chasing and pressing all over the pitch for 40 mins. In the last five of the half, they started to drop off more and we had a bit more space. We definitely played at a slower tempo than normal - we're passing backwards and sideways more and definitely not high pressing. I'm going to stick my neck out and say that is the plan today, let them tire themselves out chasing the ball and the up the tempo 2nd half when their legs are tired. 

Well, hope you are right. Coyr!!!

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

Sounds better a,lready, COYR's

[Tears in rain]

Not sure if anyone cares but Ipswich are 2-0 up against Brentford, i thought they were going to struggle!

garner and waghorn for them

[Luxo Jr.]

Just now, Esmond Million's Bung said:

it's a forum not a prayer meeting, people have different views.

Yes, but it's a match thread, and as someone who can only follow a match in a detailed fashion through the forum, I'd like more specific commentary if people can give it. Sure, people can put whatever they want, and I'm allowed to say thanks to someone who gives information.

[LoyalRed]

At this rate we will be relegated by xmas 

[JamesBCFC]

1 minute ago, Fordy62 said:

I'm not sure there was anything positive there to see to be honest mate. 

TBF I haven't actually commented on today's performance.

It does sound a poor one, but @RichardEdd has a plausible enough idea and backed up his reasons for thinking it with stuff from the game.

IF his theory is right then we will kick on a gear or two in the second half and take advantage of the Millwall players tiring.

I hope he is right

But my post above that you quoted was a response to someone who is seemingly determined to search for negative wherever possible, and ignore any positives when there are some.

Regardless, let's hope for a better second half.

[1891 B.C. Sweden]

Corner 52 for Millwall

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

it's a forum not a prayer meeting, people have different views.

[JamesBCFC]

2 minutes ago, deadredfred said:

No changes. Content with what he sees?!

You don't need to change the players on the pitch to change things in a match.

[havanatopia]

Millwall seem to have us sussed. We need a change of plan shortly if nothing changes

[chinapig]

Just now, Tears in rain said:

Not sure if anyone cares but Ipswich are 2-0 up against Brentford, i thought they were going to struggle!

garner and waghorn for them

The Waghorn who was dismissed on here as not good enough for us? 3 goals in the last 2 games.

[BigTone]

1 minute ago, JamesBCFC said:

You don't need to change the players on the pitch to change things in a match.

And you've got to get up to get down

[Tears in rain]

2 minutes ago, chinapig said:

The Waghorn who was dismissed on here as not good enough for us? 3 goals in the last 2 games.

That's him indeed

well done and fair play to Ipswich though! 

[Major Isewater]

Millwall look a spent force  .

[old_eastender]

at the risk of bring branded negative, Millwall continue to boss things...  but we have a shot, albeit off target!

Edited August 19, 2017 by old_eastender

[Esmond Million's Bung]

1 minute ago, Tears in rain said:

That's him indeed

well done and fair play to Ipswich though! 

And Garner was another one dismissed on here has scored again.

[Major Isewater]

9 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

it's a forum not a prayer meeting, people have different views.

No we don't.

[petehinton]

He comes COD to be outmuscled for 35 mins