The Official Match Day Thread 6 - Reading v Bristol City

[Up The City!]

46 minutes ago, Up The City! said:

Some proper critical people on here. Decent performance which could still go either way.

You all have little faith...

This isn't a I told you so post. I am aware everyone sees a game differently. I saw us put in a well organised performance and really don't understand the negative posts when a game is still fully in the balance.

[AppyDAZE]

4 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said:

Let`s be honest, how many of us would have happily taken two points from Reading and Wolves? I know I would.

COYR!

That's true. we're in credit, let's just let Wolves win   :laugh:

[CiderHider]

8 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said:

Certainly is. When was the last time we had a defence this talented?

Hill Coles Carey Orr 

Edited September 9, 2017 by CiderHider

[shelts]

Years of hurt lifted . Well done . Good decision by the Gaffa to play Flint. 

[Phileas Fogg]

I don't think any captain will be an automatic pick. LJ has reiterated several times how he wants 2 players fighting for each position. Captaincy won't change that, it'll be a pick on merit. If that means Wright out and Flint in - so be it. 

[cidered abroad]

I don't understand why someone earlier has picked out Zak Vyner as being the weak link. I wasn't there but from commentary he was a reasonable deputy for Pisano.

Anyone there who could give us more info?

[BigTone]

18 minutes ago, Juan Kerr said:

I can go to work now, with a boner.

Which butcher do you work for ?

[Esmond Million's Bung]

Fielding 7 Just his distribution again.

Vyner 3 looked lost.

Flint 9 faultless and 100% commitment considering the past few weeks, MOM.

Baker 9 looks better player to the one we had on loan.

Bryan 8 improving every game, strong and committed.

COD 5 improved in the 2nd half but doesn't impress me, I expect Leko to replace him.

Brownhill 7 played well throughout, terrific in the 2nd half.

Smith 9 best midfielder on show, always available, hardly put a pass astray, tough in the tackle and several times covered for Vyner's and COD's defensive frailties. 

Patterson 6 poor first half but improved greatly in the 2nd half, even with his miss.

Reid 8 his work rate is incredible and after our goal, he was terrific.

Diedhiou 3 needs to warm the bench for a while, 1st touch and passing is poor, spends a lot of the time on his arse for a big guy.

Leko 7 gave them something different to worry about and that created space.

Pack 6 not on long enough but apart from a silly free kick given away, was ok.

[Bristol Rob]

11 minutes ago, Wanderingred said:

What a strange part of the world to find yourself in! Presuming you're in Ashgabat, a hotel bar is probably your only bet. Good luck!!

Ashgabat.

A forum for dyslexic Rovers fans.

[Midlands Robin]

Off to the shops to buy cider.

Great win. 

[Garland-sweden]

14 minutes ago, Red Exile said:

Been following this in Turkmenistan where I doubt I'd find many fellow Reds to go out and celebrate with this evening - were there even many places to celebrate...but a great win. Well done all. 

Have a nice night there and be happy with our win! COYR!!!

[ZiderEyed]

3 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Ashgabat.

A forum for dyslexic Rovers fans.

Genius 

[redcityman]

Great result lads wtg.

COYR.

[JBFC II]

3 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

I don't understand why someone earlier has picked out Zak Vyner as being the weak link. I wasn't there but from commentary he was a reasonable deputy for Pisano.

Anyone there who could give us more info?

As much as I like seeing young players do well Vyner was our weak link imo, but he was given very little support from patterson and o'dowda and they attacked down that side a lot to be fair to him, still has a bright future though 

[INCRED]

3 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

I don't understand why someone earlier has picked out Zak Vyner as being the weak link. I wasn't there but from commentary he was a reasonable deputy for Pisano.

Anyone there who could give us more info?

He did ok and was up against a quick opponent who caused him problems and maybe needs some coaching on positioning in certain scenarios such as today but didn't let anyone down

[JamesBCFC]

2 hours ago, Thatch35 said:

Interesting...would of dropped Smith not Pack. COD...well needs to prove his international class

Diedhiou needs a goal today. All in all, not that inspiring of a team....but hey.....LJ will get all the plaudits if this team gets a win.

Just waiting for this now.

[cityexile]

19 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said:

Absolutely mate. Going in to the last 20 at 0 - 0 we would probably have lost 2 - 0 this time last year.

Leading 2-0 at home with 18 minutes to go, we managed to lose against Reading last year, so you may even be being a little generous!

[Esmond Million's Bung]

7 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

Fielding 7 Just his distribution again.

Vyner 3 looked lost.

Flint 9 faultless and 100% commitment considering the past few weeks, MOM.

Baker 9 looks better player to the one we had on loan.

Bryan 8 improving every game, strong and committed.

COD 5 improved in the 2nd half but doesn't impress me, I expect Leko to replace him.

Brownhill 7 played well throughout, terrific in the 2nd half.

Smith 9 best midfielder on show, always available, hardly put a pass astray, tough in the tackle and several times covered for Vyner's and COD's defensive frailties. 

Patterson 6 poor first half but improved greatly in the 2nd half, even with his miss.

Reid 8 his work rate is incredible and after our goal, he was terrific.

Diedhiou 3 needs to warm the bench for a while, 1st touch and passing is poor, spends a lot of the time on his arse for a big guy.

Leko 7 gave them something different to worry about and that created space.

Pack 6 not on long enough but apart from a silly free kick given away, was ok.

Johnson 9 got his tactics right today, Reading became incredibly frustrated and went back into their shell and started to make defensive mistakes, substitutes spot on. Might need better RB cover for Vyner, although I seem to recall Vyner started like this last season and improved.

[Garland-sweden]

Solid performance and a Clean sheet. Frankie and the defence once again very good. First half nothing to write about, thin second was better from both teames. And yes, Mr Flint, mom. Goalscorer, played with his brain. He is getting better and better I Think. Avoid one to one, then he is super, also Baker. Good to see that we can play hard, it should hurt to meet us. Always Believe, COYR!!!

[Kodjias Wrist]

As someone who didn't go today or listen to RB, I would love to hear a match summary .

[Wanderingred]

6 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said:

Just waiting for this now.

Ahaha come on then Thatch. We're waiting.

I've never been a LJ fan but today shows that perhaps he's starting to get the hang of grinding out results in even games. Last year we'd have lost this.

[ZiderEyed]

3 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said:

Johnson 9 got his tactics right today, Reading became incredibly frustrated and went back into their shell and started to make defensive mistakes, substitutes spot on. Might need better RB cover for Vyner, although I seem to recall Vyner started like this last season and improved.

I'm comfy keeping Vyner as Pisano's understudy, he can only get better and he looks set to be a good player. Agree on LJ though, everything was spot on today.

[Loosey Boy]

What a result!!!!

COYR's

[Ivorguy]

If we are in top half at Xmas, our professionalised analysis and recruitment systems should allow us to tweak team to reach playoffs, but that will depend on keeping our best players and bringing in class in weaker areas.  Something we have largely failed to do at this level in the past.  The time to buy is when we are on the up not on the down.  This may well be Ashton's role, to loosen the purse strings and push the club forward

COYR

[Garland-sweden]

Paid my 110 and a win in the first game in BCTV. Thats something. Its early Days but I Think the team looks like an unit. We have good players in our squad and Think we are better then last season. Frankie Fielding!!!

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

9 minutes ago, cityexile said:

Leading 2-0 at home with 18 minutes to go, we managed to lose against Reading last year, so you may even be being a little generous!

Exactly the same as we did in 2011,  I was there with my wife for a week in Bristol to show her the sights, so we took in that game and was getting ready to celebrate when Reading scored 3 goals in 17 minutes. So they started scoring a minute earlier last year.

Edited September 9, 2017 by EstoniaTallinnRed

[brizzlelou]

24 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

Radio Bristol Ollie...  fock off you obnoxious little cnt

What did he say?

[bristolcitysweden]

Not sure benching Pack was great. Nr. 9 a pssanger. Engvall might be shit but..

[bristolcitysweden]

Ref man of the match

[chinapig]

30 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

Agreed there. Much tighter at the back, but I think we look weaker up top. Leko could be the man to change that. 

Having lost Tammy we were almost bound to be weaker in attack so it was vital we tightened up defensively, which we seem to have done.