BobBobSuperBob Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, RidgeRed said: LJ is quoted as saying they're "shot to bits" but also quoted that during the week they're "buzzing". Maybe you misheard him or got the two muddled and said ‘They’re buzzing their t*ts off’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Fair replies, on reflection I'm a knob head and we are shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred exile Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 2 hours ago, ollywhyte said: I'm gonna be that person... 5 games, 15 points to play for. 2 teams above we need to overhaul. Tuesday night we simply have to beat Birmingham, 1-0 off someone's back side I don't care. Boro still have to play Sheff Utd (A), us (We have a good record there) Derby (A), Millwall (someone's dropping points) and the Ipswich (A) final day, Micks final game so expect he will be up for it. Millwall also have a very tricky run, Bolton (A - and fighting for survival), Sheff Utd (A), Fulham (H), Boro (someone's dropping points) and Villa final game. Our run looks far more favourable with three home games as opposed to two, and despite being in beyond horrific form we have got to give it a good go. We would all be buzzing and optimistic if this season happened in reverse and we were in this position coming off the back of a string of consecutive wins. Come on lads, let's take it to the last day at least and who knows what may happen! Well done pal ,, you beat me to it just! we are on the same wavelength Every thing you say I'm with you all the way ! I would have posted word for word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Hold on you have left out Paterson, that must be a mistake surely?, our great leader would never leave him out. PS:- it's good to have Hope, Bing Crosby used to say that. And Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 27 minutes ago, ollywhyte said: Fair replies, on reflection I'm a knob head and we are shit Well that positive optimism collapsed faster than City's season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 It's over. II thought 2nd half of the first half we showed signs we could get back into it...but we're done. May as well give Walsh, Eliasson- or 3-5-2, maybe even a combination of these- a runout until end of season. As well as easing O'Dowda back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred exile Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 All of our play off contenders with home matches today WON Derby Middlesboro Millwall Brentford All the away Us , Preston Sheff utd LOST TUESDAY MATCHES all that were home today are AWAY ALL that were away are at HOME so IF THE Results go the same way WE WILL BE BACK TO 7TH 1 POINT BEHIND Middlesborough Sets it up nicely for Saturday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 hour ago, cityred exile said: All of our play off contenders with home matches today WON Derby Middlesboro Millwall Brentford All the away Us , Preston Sheff utd LOST TUESDAY MATCHES all that were home today are AWAY ALL that were away are at HOME so IF THE Results go the same way WE WILL BE BACK TO 7TH 1 POINT BEHIND Middlesborough Sets it up nicely for Saturday ! I love this optimism in the face of so much alternative evidence - you do realise that playing at home means nothing right now? And we can't muster a shot on target whether home or away. All these positive stats and predictions very sadly overlook just how desperately poor we are playing right now (home and away) - its nearly tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Pissed off with hope . We should never of been in this position . A huge collapse was the only thing stopping us , and ourselves, something is massively wrong at my club . Two massive dips . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, shelts said: Pissed off with hope . We should never of been in this position . A huge collapse was the only thing stopping us , and ourselves, something is massively wrong at my club . Two massive dips . You’re right Shelts 1 A mayo that initially tastes nice but seems to leave a dissapointing taste as the minutes tick by 2 Sweet & Sour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: You’re right Shelts 1 A mayo that initially tastes nice but seems to leave a dissapointing taste as the minutes tick by 2 Sweet & Sour Super Bob I’m worried about the effects of this last hurrahs will have on next season . Can’t decise who to blame for this, maybe equally to blame . Frustrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, shelts said: Super Bob I’m worried about the effects of this last hurrahs will have on next season . Can’t decise who to blame for this, maybe equally to blame . Frustrated Totally agree mate - not too bothered about play offs necessarily - more concerned where we might head in the medium term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 So much for 'always believe' from our fan base, sing it as much as we want when fighting relegation etc, but while technically still in the fight for play offs no chance of it being seen anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Totally agree mate - not too bothered about play offs necessarily - more concerned where we might head in the medium term It’s like the season has ended . Same group of players flogged to death without any adequate back up or chance of a rest . We can’t play the high press as we’re knackered. No plan B . Personally I liked having Bobby on his own with Patto behind as I didn’t think we needed a big un like Fammy as it forced us to play . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 24 minutes ago, shelts said: Pissed off with hope . We should never of been in this position . A huge collapse was the only thing stopping us , and ourselves, something is massively wrong at my club . Two massive dips . The football club as a whole is mentally weak, has been for a very long time. The only thing that will stop this mental fragility is getting a promotion to the premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Sergio Georgini said: The football club as a whole is mentally weak, has been for a very long time. The only thing that will stop this mental fragility is getting a promotion to the premier league. Good post . No chance of the Prem until the mindset is changed. Weak mentally and physically I’m afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagon Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 There is obviously a chance and we have been really fortunate that other teams around us have been slipping up to keep us in with that slim chance. We could also benefit from the other teams playing each other around us providing we also finally win these last few. However, the last few games we have been really poor on top of a bad run of form since the turn of the year. I don’t even think you can put it down to being found out. We have simply been that bad. Today we were so weak physically and mentally on and off the ball. There was no desire there to compete at all. There was no know-how when getting tussled off the ball to draw a free-kick. When we had the ball we seemed to have no clue of movement to open them up. It’s going to take a dramatic turnaround and some fortune with other results to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 We will get thrashed at Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Comes back to character. Our players are certainly mentally weak, and some are physically weak. We lack real leadership on the pitch & all the fears about a Pack & Smith central midfield from last season have resurfaced. If O'Neill has been fit for the past few weeks why haven't we played him? He at least has some professional pride, although not playing in this team is probably better for his lasting reputation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Curr Avon said: Sorry fella, but our only hope is LJ finding a magic lamp and releasing a genie that grants him three wishes. Mind you, he'd probably send the genie out on loan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Let's just see if by some miracle we can beat Birmingham first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 15 hours ago, ollywhyte said: I'm gonna be that person... 5 games, 15 points to play for. 2 teams above we need to overhaul. Tuesday night we simply have to beat Birmingham, 1-0 off someone's back side I don't care. We still have a chance, we just have to beat Barnsley Brentford Millwall Birmingham ad infinitum. I applaud your optimism though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 15 hours ago, Londoner said: You're having a laugh. Today and Brentford showed that we are completely done in. No way they can suddenly change form at a click of a finger . Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 9 hours ago, Dr Balls said: Comes back to character. Our players are certainly mentally weak, and some are physically weak. We lack real leadership on the pitch & all the fears about a Pack & Smith central midfield from last season have resurfaced. If O'Neill has been fit for the past few weeks why haven't we played him? He at least has some professional pride, although not playing in this team is probably better for his lasting reputation! I’m thinking the same - get O’Neil in there. We need someone with experience who can handle the pressure. Generally we need to try something different. I’d try Djuric (if he’s fit) and Reid up front and put Brownhill in the middle with O’Neil. Against Brum I would play 4-4-2 with O’Dowda and Eliasson providing the width. Against Boro 4-3-3 bringing Smith in for Eliasson or O’Dowda. In essence though we need to try something different to break the form and create some shots on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I also would put o'neil in. Though as strange as it sounds I don't think the management will do that. If he comes in and does well then that would suggest he is worth a new contract. Is is obvious he is a high earner and i think the management will want him off the books at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 16 hours ago, ollywhyte said: I'm gonna be that person... 5 games, 15 points to play for. 2 teams above we need to overhaul. Tuesday night we simply have to beat Birmingham, 1-0 off someone's back side I don't care. Boro still have to play Sheff Utd (A), us (We have a good record there) Derby (A), Millwall (someone's dropping points) and the Ipswich (A) final day, Micks final game so expect he will be up for it. Millwall also have a very tricky run, Bolton (A - and fighting for survival), Sheff Utd (A), Fulham (H), Boro (someone's dropping points) and Villa final game. Our run looks far more favourable with three home games as opposed to two, and despite being in beyond horrific form we have got to give it a good go. We would all be buzzing and optimistic if this season happened in reverse and we were in this position coming off the back of a string of consecutive wins. Come on lads, let's take it to the last day at least and who knows what may happen! Love your optimism Olly, and you deserve a medal coming on here with that...but alas I do believe the players have as said 'downed tools' You know the maxim about not leaving anything out there after 90 minutes, well we are leaving plenty. Probably should be on the other thread, but I have to wonder if the dressing room has in fact been lost. But stranger things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Under LJ form is very odd. No one could have predicted after a 5-0 loss at Preston we would go on the run we did. I don't see it myself and I feel it is more by luck when he does it - he just doesn't seem to know what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 LJ stumbled across a formation and game plan in the first half season, largely as a result of injuries. No big front man meant we had to pass, press and work openings with speed. Worked well. Then in January LJ started to introduce some very questionable signings and returned to playing a big target man. Result - totally lost our way, players have lost belief in themselves and LJ . Even more concerning, as we have seen before., LJ is simply not able to motivate or steer the players through a crisis of confidence. He actually seems to just keep digging a bigger hole for himself and the team. Clearly he lacks experience at this level. Will he ever make a good manager? Who knows, who cares? One thing I do know is that BCFC should not suffer just so LJ can learn,. JOHNSON OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 On 07/04/2018 at 18:12, Shtanley said: If we win our next 2 it is on. But we'll have to rely on Millwall and Boro drawing. If we win the next two? wtf. Never put City in any of my bets, to win or lose. Birmingham have to be nailed on Tuesday. Won three of the last four on a roll. Can probably get 2/1, 5/2 on brum. Best bet be on the correct score. City 0v1 Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Fair Play to you fella; quite a few Christians ruled out their lad after a woeful Good Friday performance only to be surprised at a late end of season showing..... I on the other hand am an atheist..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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