Super Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 You're going to have to work that one out yourself Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Another trip to Germany to help him with those fine margins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Start developing a virus to infect the entire Millwall squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Resign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Go sit in this cupboard under the stairs and meditate, just like you did when Dad lost his rag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Give them a rest. The legs look gone on all the key players that make up the spine of this team which was previously 15 games unbeaten. Hopefully after some time to recover we will see them back to where they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Probably draw comfort from Theresa May and present the same plan again repeatedly under the belief that it's got to work some time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, marcofisher said: Give them a rest. The legs look gone on all the key players that make up the spine of this team which was previously 15 games unbeaten. Hopefully after some time to recover we will see them back to where they were. Or understand why it's a very City thing to bang on about tiredness all the time. Its long been recognised (by LJ too) that increased game time or effort is offset by reduced training workload. More games, less training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Or understand why it's a very City thing to bang on about tiredness all the time. Its long been recognised (by LJ too) that increased game time or effort is offset by reduced training workload. More games, less training. They probably are having less training, however considering we have had the same midfield duo for practically every league match this season, they would still look jaded with very little training time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 minute ago, marcofisher said: They probably are having less training, however considering we have had the same midfield duo for practically every league match this season, they would still look jaded with very little training time. Kind of get that. But which teams are in a similar boat and still performing without the same excuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shawn_x Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Force feed pato too bulk him up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Well they all seem to have ****** off to Cheltenham Races today so I'm sure they're staying sober and resting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 14 minutes ago, _Shawn_x said: Force feed pato too bulk him up Well it’s nailed on that he starts against Sheffield, despite the FACT that he is our worst player at the moment! LJ quoted by the post “Jamie Paterson - one of the best players in the division on his day. Today he wasn't as good as he can be. he just didn't play well. "But that's alright, next week he will be. He'll play against Sheffield United and he'll be fantastic." And he might well be as he seems to thrive against the Blades, scoring a 'worldie' up at Bramall Lane last season.” dont forget to give him a cuddle Lee, very touching yesterday when he came off - don’t lose the love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Well they all seem to have ****** off to Cheltenham Races today so I'm sure they're staying sober and resting up. Hopefully no one takes a piss in a pint mug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 It doesn't matter, we lose alot of games after the international break, "then go again". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 45 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: More games, less training. That's not a great approach, considering that players train for a reason. Conditioning needs to be kept up, and players need to be working on tactics for the next game. Either way, it'd explain a lot. Either we're not adequately resting our players, and they're burning out half-way through the season, or we're relaxing training to compensate, and we're getting found out due to a lack of preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 54 minutes ago, Super said: Any ideas? First off all give the players some time off, we’ve got a game until 30th so time to recharge batteries Debrief the last couple of games as a squad and coaching team Pick a team to play the rest of the season , change of formation maybe? Two up top, 3-5-2 , or 4-3-1-2 let’s try something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 51 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Kind of get that. But which teams are in a similar boat and still performing without the same excuses? Probably Sheffield United, Fleck has played a similar amount of time. However Pack has never struck me as being the most naturally fit player anyway unlike someone such as Korey Smith who I feel is such a big loss in the last 5 games where we have started to look flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, daored said: First off all give the players some time off, we’ve got a game until 30th so time to recharge batteries Debrief the last couple of games as a squad and coaching team Pick a team to play the rest of the season , change of formation maybe? Two up top, 3-5-2 , or 4-3-1-2 let’s try something different Agree on both. Time available to rebuild, reboot and recharge. It looks to me that certain players are mentally tired of the same old drills (just a guess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think he needs to find a way to play 2 up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I think he needs to find a way to play 2 up top. Shit or bust mate , let’s just go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I think he needs to find a way to play 2 up top. Agreed. A plan B and c is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I think he needs to find a way to play 2 up top. Thought he had towards the end of the Preston game, shame it was abandoned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I think he needs to find a way to play 2 up top. Many were scoffing post match about the merits of a rebuild now, but getting some attacking intent and momentum, particularly early on in any game is vital to how the game pans out, more often than not. Front foot players with 2 runners to aim at up top is indeed what I'd like to see on the run in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, marcofisher said: They probably are having less training, however considering we have had the same midfield duo for practically every league match this season, they would still look jaded with very little training time. I thought that’s why we carried a largish squad to avoid burn out ? I know we’ve had injuries but I can’t believe that playing time couldn’t have been better apportioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Filth Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Id give em all a week off tbh, midfield especially. Cant get much worse from the games we've witnessed lately and most of the season at home. Must be obvious to Johnson there is something glaringly wrong with our home form this season in terms of creating chances. Like someone said above, needs to look at the changing the formation for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I thought that’s why we carried a largish squad to avoid burn out ? I know we’ve had injuries but I can’t believe that playing time couldn’t have been better apportioned. We do but with Smith and Walsh having been out practically all season we have no established first teamers to take the load off Pack and Brownhill, who unsurprisingly have played the most minutes this season in our squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Suffolkcity Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, REDOXO said: Hopefully no one takes a piss in a pint mug! Unless its the keeper who played last night, then I encouraged him to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Forget about LJ but this is what I am going to do: 1. Finally accept that we are not a top 6 squad. 2. Accept that, accordingly, we are doing well to be in the top 6 at this point. 3. Not be devastated if we don’t make the top 6. 4. Be surprised and elated if we do make the top 6. 5. Support the squad over the next 10 matches and see where it takes us; enjoy it as I did not expect us to be in the top 6 in mid March. As for LJ, a couple of weeks ago he was making some bold substitutions as early as half time. He needs to do that more if certain players aren’t performing on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, Suffolkcity said: Unless its the keeper who played last night, then I encouraged him to do so. I ran out of emojis. But LMFAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Set up a boot camp and practise the basics until the players can do the simple things in their sleep. Oh and bring in a fitness coach too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Sort out the fecker who told him Marinovic was a good keeper. (Mark Ashton, Marinovic's agent, or both of them?) and consign that "one for the future" cop-out to the dustbin - no-one's buying it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Set up a boot camp and practise the basics until the players can do the simple things in their sleep. Oh and bring in a fitness coach too Shooting practice to get them on target might help :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, REDOXO said: Hopefully no one takes a piss in a pint mug! Let’s hope Patto has one too many and has to do an Ayling...............probably the only way he’ll be dropped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Super said: Any ideas? Resign ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 51 minutes ago, eardun said: Forget about LJ but this is what I am going to do: 1. Finally accept that we are not a top 6 squad. 2. Accept that, accordingly, we are doing well to be in the top 6 at this point. 3. Not be devastated if we don’t make the top 6. 4. Be surprised and elated if we do make the top 6. 5. Support the squad over the next 10 matches and see where it takes us; enjoy it as I did not expect us to be in the top 6 in mid March. As for LJ, a couple of weeks ago he was making some bold substitutions as early as half time. He needs to do that more if certain players aren’t performing on the day. How is life as a Zen master, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Fordy62 said: I think he needs to find a way to play 2 up top. 352 we got the wing backs and plenty of centre half’s to cover it . Max Kalas. Webster. Kelly/baker hunt/Pisano Pack Josh Dasilva /pato/Palmer Semenyo/Wieman. Fam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 He must play Morrell & Semenyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Equally Max and Bailey (on right back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, mozo said: How is life as a Zen master, by the way? It may just be the medication - had my hip replaced on Monday! I watched the match on TV when I got home today (having avoided the result). It didn’t do much for my recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Give hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Come to realise that tactics are not a small mint flavoured confectionery, but a means of outwitting the opposition by a series of ploys and manoveures which ultimately leads to putting the ball between the posts situated at the other end of the field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, EnderMB said: That's not a great approach, considering that players train for a reason. Conditioning needs to be kept up, and players need to be working on tactics for the next game. Either way, it'd explain a lot. Either we're not adequately resting our players, and they're burning out half-way through the season, or we're relaxing training to compensate, and we're getting found out due to a lack of preparation. How much preparation do our players need to make a simple pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 .......draw up a list of the next shedload of players to sign as ‘ones for the future, still developing, need to go out on loan’ whilst instructing scouts to find a below average lump from France to throw £6m at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 13:57, Banjo Island said: Resign :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 17:08, Ivorguy said: Set up a boot camp and practise the basics until the players can do the simple things in their sleep. Oh and bring in a fitness coach too He set up a boot camp, but they were on the wrong feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 16:20, Major Isewater said: I thought that’s why we carried a largish squad to avoid burn out ? I know we’ve had injuries but I can’t believe that playing time couldn’t have been better apportioned. He’s not rotated the central core....Kalas and Webster is fine, CBs don’t need resting, but Pack, Brownhill, Paterson and Diedhiou have played a lot of minutes. We’ve rotated wide, but the last few games have seen our “centre” look woefully short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 17:58, bristolcitysweden said: He must play Morrell & Semenyo Why not. Ipswich played five academy players during the course of Tuesday's match. It didn't do them any harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 16:37, eardun said: Forget about LJ but this is what I am going to do: 1. Finally accept that we are not a top 6 squad. 2. Accept that, accordingly, we are doing well to be in the top 6 at this point. 3. Not be devastated if we don’t make the top 6. 4. Be surprised and elated if we do make the top 6. 5. Support the squad over the next 10 matches and see where it takes us; enjoy it as I did not expect us to be in the top 6 in mid March. As for LJ, a couple of weeks ago he was making some bold substitutions as early as half time. He needs to do that more if certain players aren’t performing on the day. so to be sure you're not expecting us to make top six, is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Find a how out to; Prise open SL cheque book and get him to sign one for 30m ready for the summer = Kalas purchase, proven goalscorer (in this div, not a lower league one for the future) and a midfield general while deciding at the same time to keep all our best players. While this is prob just pocket money to SL it would be and investment for the future and show many that we do actually have ambition to get promoted and we would then make a serious challenge to get out of this league. If decent players were brought in they would be an investment as we could always sale them if need be. Loans are ok but its money down the drain really as you have nothing to sale at the end, look at the last window another wasted chance to make a forward move and make a proper challenge. Steve you have spent money on a redeveloped ground time now to let LJ off the leash trust him with a decent fund to find the players we need to fill this ground every week and get us out of this div. Play with the best pay with the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 51 minutes ago, Bri Stool City said: Find a how out to; Prise open SL cheque book and get him to sign one for 30m ready for the summer = Kalas purchase, proven goalscorer (in this div, not a lower league one for the future) and a midfield general while deciding at the same time to keep all our best players. While this is prob just pocket money to SL... It’s very easy to spend other people’s money isn’t it... This ain’t gonna happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I’d love to sign Kalas but we really can’t afford his wages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1 hour ago, TonyTonyTony said: It’s very easy to spend other people’s money isn’t it... This ain’t gonna happen There`s spending and wasting i.e loans and poor unworthy signings and then there`s spending and investing; the later being you buy something that will make your investment grow and you have something you can always cash in on at a later date. Now that investment could bring in many times its cost and show we intend to make an impression on this league, if its invested wisely by the managers he employs; if not they are the wrong managers. Does seem though that its only bricks and mortar that SL wants to invest in atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Davefevs said: He’s not rotated the central core....Kalas and Webster is fine, CBs don’t need resting, but Pack, Brownhill, Paterson and Diedhiou have played a lot of minutes. We’ve rotated wide, but the last few games have seen our “centre” look woefully short. I'd like to travel to the parallel universe in which Korey doesn't get injured and see how we fair in the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 10 hours ago, pillred said: so to be sure you're not expecting us to make top six, is that right? I think we will be overachieving (from a squad and financial clout perspective v others) if we achieve top 6. So I’m not expecting top 6, but still hope we can overachieve and make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moth3at3r Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Go from having the best last 5 game record in the league to the worst, Oh sorry just managed to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Bri Stool City said: There`s spending and wasting i.e loans and poor unworthy signings and then there`s spending and investing; the later being you buy something that will make your investment grow and you have something you can always cash in on at a later date. Now that investment could bring in many times its cost and show we intend to make an impression on this league, if its invested wisely by the managers he employs; if not they are the wrong managers. Does seem though that its only bricks and mortar that SL wants to invest in atm. Personally, think it's no bad approach what we've done, or a lot of it anyway. Don't think we've invested that badly- hit and miss recruitment yeah, but not that bad. Question marks as to whether we have got the best out of various players we signed too. Put the infrastructure in place- i.e. the improved ground, the improved training facilities- these help to attract players, plus generate better income streams. The corporate facilities, conferencing and poncier aspects- not fussed personally- but it's a necessary evil in 2019. Once those stronger foundations in place then it helps to build the club- oh and the academy, it's come on great in the last few years. Best since the 1970s? Best in my time anyway (1998). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Bins need taking out Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 14:46, REDOXO said: Hopefully no one takes a piss in a pint mug! Won’t happen stewards won’t let them up the stairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 15 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: It’s very easy to spend other people’s money isn’t it... This ain’t gonna happen Then perhaps SL might have a think wether owning a Football Club is really what he wants to do. All he wants now is to build more flats, get the AV housing development approved, and build a new multi-purpose 5000 seat arena (Flyers my arse) along with office and retail space to lease out. New under-ground multi-story carpark is always a financial winner. Perhaps it's time Lansdown took his massive profit and left the sport to someone more ambitious in that area.After selling them the brick and mortar assets as well. Funnily _ I remember when Bristol City FC owned all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 As I understand they are giving the players a good rest, only limited training booked in for next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 16 hours ago, 054123 said: I’d love to sign Kalas but we really can’t afford his wages Well, it’s been widely reported that he’s on 23k a week....and we, apparently, paid David James a similar figure 9 years ago...so perhaps we can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: As I understand they are giving the players a good rest, only limited training booked in for next week. Poor old sausages, how far do they run in a game I wonder? certainly a lot of walking as well, and with a halftime break, ffs I expect most amateur athletes train and run much further. Rest.... they need a few more trips up and down Weston beach and Brean Down....snowflakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 7 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Well, it’s been widely reported that he’s on 23k a week....and we, apparently, paid David James a similar figure 9 years ago...so perhaps we can... I think you’ll find that’s we are paying him. That is not his total wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, 054123 said: I think you’ll find that’s we are paying him. That is not his total wage. Not sure how accurate these sort of sites are.....but this is one example that suggests Kalas is on £23k a week at Chelsea... https://www.spotrac.com/epl/chelsea-f.c/payroll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Not sure how accurate these sort of sites are.....but this is one example that suggests Kalas is on £23k a week at Chelsea... https://www.spotrac.com/epl/chelsea-f.c/payroll/ I suppose the question is then is that in conjunction with our 23k a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Not sure how accurate these sort of sites are.....but this is one example that suggests Kalas is on £23k a week at Chelsea... https://www.spotrac.com/epl/chelsea-f.c/payroll/ Our top earner is on a basic of £17k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Break in to Jamie’s house and destroy the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Bri Stool City said: Poor old sausages, how far do they run in a game I wonder? certainly a lot of walking as well, and with a halftime break, ffs I expect most amateur athletes train and run much further. Rest.... they need a few more trips up and down Weston beach and Brean Down....snowflakes. 10-12km, with a larger percentage than ever of that at high intensity. These players are training pretty much every day, they have training regimes over the close season break too. Very few professionals don’t take their fitness seriously these days. I think we could all name one or two over the past few years with City, but the vast majority are super fit. Also need to factor in mental fatigue. That may seem like a snowflake thing, but it’s a big consideration. 11 minutes ago, 054123 said: I suppose the question is then is that in conjunction with our 23k a week? Nope, City are contributing some or all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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