BCFC1512 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 What a massive week this is now. 3 games imo 0-3 points we’ll drop away and finish 10-12th. 4-6 points and we’re right in the race wit villa and derby still to play! 7-9 points...... DREAMLAND!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 No better chance to beat Boro than tonight, they're playing terribly, fans want Pulis gone. Just hope it isn't a game where they throw 10 men behind the ball and we end up drawing 0-0 (I remember last season the Burton game at home being unbearable, they played this exact way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, Eastside Moonwalker said: No better chance to beat Boro than tonight, they're playing terribly, fans want Pulis gone. Just hope it isn't a game where they throw 10 men behind the ball and we end up drawing 0-0 (I remember last season the Burton game at home being unbearable, they played this exact way) A big team like boro, wont be sitting back against us, especially when they are at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: No better chance to beat Boro than tonight, they're playing terribly, fans want Pulis gone. Just hope it isn't a game where they throw 10 men behind the ball and we end up drawing 0-0 (I remember last season the Burton game at home being unbearable, they played this exact way) Think you need to manage your expectations...a 0-0 would be fine. But no way will they defend like that at home, of course with four straight defeats they will be desperate to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: No better chance to beat Boro than tonight, they're playing terribly, fans want Pulis gone. Just hope it isn't a game where they throw 10 men behind the ball and we end up drawing 0-0 (I remember last season the Burton game at home being unbearable, they played this exact way) I would be delighted if they stick 10 men behind the ball and we get a 0-0 tonight! Not losing is objective number one tonight (although Saturday’s result has meant that wouldn’t be quite such a nail in the coffin as I’d thought I’d was going to be) Adraw tonight would be great, added with our win up at Sheffield. A win tonight and we will be looking like very serious contenders, albeit with some very tough games coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: Just hope it isn't a game where they throw 10 men behind the ball This is Pulis' favoured attacking formation! He's much more cautious when they need to defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 34 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: No better chance to beat Boro than tonight, they're playing terribly, fans want Pulis gone. Just hope it isn't a game where they throw 10 men behind the ball and we end up drawing 0-0 (I remember last season the Burton game at home being unbearable, they played this exact way) A point would not be a bad result. It keeps us above them and would make us three unbeaten. I do , however, feel that this could be a good time to be playing them and if we show the same energy, courage and determination that we exhibited at Bramall Lane we stand a good chance of getting all three. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Boro are certainly beatable and we go into this game on a massive confidence boast after our win Saturday. Be interesting to see if Johnson keeps the same formation as Saturday, personally be surprised if he didn’t. Also will he risk Smith playing three games in quick succession? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, daored said: Boro are certainly beatable and we go into this game on a massive confidence boast after our win Saturday. Be interesting to see if Johnson keeps the same formation as Saturday, personally be surprised if he didn’t. Also will he risk Smith playing three games in quick succession? I think we will revert back to our usual formation, which has also served us well so far this season, particularly away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I do , however, feel that this could be a good time to be playing them and if we show the same energy, courage and determination that we exhibited at Bramall Lane we stand a good chance of getting all three. Or as Ron Manager famously described it - Cunning, Understanding, Nous and Tenacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think we will revert back to our usual formation, which has also served us well so far this season, particularly away from home. After Weimann’s performance on Saturday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Red Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 This weekends fixtures will certainly play their part too: City (7th) v Wigan (20th) - Wigan not in great form and we must have taken a lot of confidence from the game on Saturday Brentford (13th) v Derby (6th) - Think Brentford will lose this and will be too far off to make the play offs - regardless of results tonight Hull (12th) v Reading (19th) - Reading seem to be finding a bit of form at the crucial part of the season Preston (10th) v Sheff Utd (3rd) - Sheffield UTD got it all to play for, can see a draw or away win here Sheff Wed (11th) v Villa (5th) - Both teams in good form on unbeaten runs, I fancy a draw for this one Think either City will climb back into the play off spots, or the weeks fixtures will reduce the play off hopefuls down to about 4 teams for last 2 spaces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Taunton_BCFC said: What a massive week this is now. 3 games imo 0-3 points we’ll drop away and finish 10-12th. 4-6 points and we’re right in the race wit villa and derby still to play! 7-9 points...... DREAMLAND!! We could win the next 3 games and still finish 12th we need to be consistent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorksRed Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 40 minutes ago, daored said: After Weimann’s performance on Saturday ? Agreed. Also, Fam up front on his own with balls played up to him won’t get a sniff against Flint and co. Weimann and others buzzing around far more likely to trouble them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 56 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think we will revert back to our usual formation, which has also served us well so far this season, particularly away from home. I thought LJ said in his post-match interview (well, certainly the one I saw on City's youtube channel) that it was back to the usual for the rest of the season now, so I think you're right. BUT it may be a cunning plan to outfox that fantastic manager that Boro have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Weimann deserves to start up top. He's been played out wide and his performances have suffered. He gets a start back up top and scores 3 goals. I'd be disappointed if he does not start thru the middle with fam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 53 minutes ago, daored said: After Weimann’s performance on Saturday ? Yeah, I get that. I just think that LJ will value the team set up, over one players exception. I could be wrong, but don’t forget that we’ll be playing against a team that set up differently to how Sheffield United do, and we changed to counter their style. It will be interesting to see how LJ chooses to approach tonight’s line up & formation. Also depends if Korey is up to another game just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Riaz said: Weimann deserves to start up top. He's been played out wide and his performances have suffered. He gets a start back up top and scores 3 goals. I'd be disappointed if he does not start thru the middle with fam. On the face of it, I think most would agree, but not if LJ thinks it will unbalance the rest of the team. Possible that AW could start in the “number 10” role, instead of out wide..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 57 minutes ago, City18 said: This weekends fixtures will certainly play their part too: City (7th) v Wigan (20th) - Wigan not in great form and we must have taken a lot of confidence from the game on Saturday Brentford (13th) v Derby (6th) - Think Brentford will lose this and will be too far off to make the play offs - regardless of results tonight Hull (12th) v Reading (19th) - Reading seem to be finding a bit of form at the crucial part of the season Preston (10th) v Sheff Utd (3rd) - Sheffield UTD got it all to play for, can see a draw or away win here Sheff Wed (11th) v Villa (5th) - Both teams in good form on unbeaten runs, I fancy a draw for this one Think either City will climb back into the play off spots, or the weeks fixtures will reduce the play off hopefuls down to about 4 teams for last 2 spaces think it already is 2 from 4 would be very surprised if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 46 minutes ago, Monkeh said: We could win the next 3 games and still finish 12th we need to be consistently good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Draw or win tonight takes us back into the playoff spots, a win would take us 5th. Giving us confidence for two huge home games. I'd take a draw but I think a win would really reignite belief we can do it. Make no mistake, tonight is massive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelbcfc Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 We have no chance in the air against boro. I would rest Fammy and play Weimann and Taylor through the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, JamesBCFC said: We'll get 8 points from the next 3 games. I was hoping for 10 from these 3. BP win against Wigan on Saturday at AG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 The win up at Sheffield has certainly restored belief that we can not only get points but do so deservedly against other teams near the top. Overall, though, I’d be happy with a draw tonight, especially if we can follow it up with a win vs Wigan (not that that’s guaranteed given our slightly dodgy home form). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 A draw would be a great result tonight no doubt but it desparately needs to be backed up with a win on Saturday. Sheff Utd was an amazing win but all it’s done really is go some way to make up for the poor results from the Leeds, Brum and Ipswich home games. Win Saturday is crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Red Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, pillred said: think it already is 2 from 4 would be very surprised if not. With 7 games left I could see sheff wed and above climbing up to compete to the end. All the teams will drop points between now and the end of the season. If Wednesday beat villa they're only 1 point behind them. I'd say they still have a decent shot if they can keep form going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Some very tough games coming up. Taking into account current form I'd say Boro is one of our easier games left, we need a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, kelbcfc said: We have no chance in the air against boro. I would rest Fammy and play Weimann and Taylor through the middle. But then you lose one of our best defenders at set pieces. Tammy gets a lot of clearances at these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: But then you lose one of our best defenders at set pieces. Tammy gets a lot of clearances at these. Ah the good old days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelbcfc Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: But then you lose one of our best defenders at set pieces. Tammy gets a lot of clearances at these. I agree Fammy has been very good in our own box but I think the way to beat boro is on the ground. Their aerial threat will be a problem that's why I think we should also play BW and LK at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Our record against Pullis teams is poor as i remember it. We are due a win I would say!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Clearly going to be a difficult game tonight, they all are at this stage when you have something to play for. IMHO Boro need to win to try and turn their fortunes around, I don't see our old mate being quite as defensive as usual tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Hoping for much better tonight, we were hopeless and completely outplayed at the Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 hours ago, City18 said: With 7 games left I could see sheff wed and above climbing up to compete to the end. All the teams will drop points between now and the end of the season. If Wednesday beat villa they're only 1 point behind them. I'd say they still have a decent shot if they can keep form going just had another look at the table and games left I suppose you could make a case for teams still having a shout, It's ours to throw away now looking at the position we're in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Hoping to hear a chorus of "sacked in the morning" tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 hours ago, kelbcfc said: We have no chance in the air against boro. I would rest Fammy and play Weimann and Taylor through the middle. We need him to defend set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantsred Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Talk of a defensive and dysfunctional Middlesbrough are wide of the mark. By all accounts they gave a good account of themselves against high flying Norwich and looking at the stats it would back up an attacking set-up, and that is against a top of the table squad let alone us. As fans, lets not be too ahead of ourselves tonight against a more than capable Middlesbrough team - a draw would be a great return following the Shef Utd game. Even a narrow loss is not the end of world ...just don't get spanked! Middlesbrough v Norwich Possession Home40% Away60% Shots Home17 Away17 Shots on Target Home6 Away5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 7 hours ago, kelbcfc said: We have no chance in the air against boro. I would rest Fammy and play Weimann and Taylor through the middle. I think that's not a bad shout although would miss Fam at corners and free kicks both ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: What a massive week this is now. 3 games imo 0-3 points we’ll drop away and finish 10-12th. 4-6 points and we’re right in the race wit villa and derby still to play! 7-9 points...... DREAMLAND!! A big week , yes, but at the end of the day 6 wins from 9 and we are in the P/Offs, so not critical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Super said: Hoping for much better tonight, we were hopeless and completely outplayed at the Gate. My recollection was that we had quite a few injuries, in transition a bit still- yes we weren't very good first half especially, whereas Middlesbrough had started the season well but we actually started alright, game was fairly even for a while- then a bad defensive error followed by a good goal essentially settled it! Yes we had a right go 2nd half, hti woodwork twice late on- I think we were not terribly good but 2-1 rather than 2-0 a fairer reflection. However yes- we are in a much better place now than we were then, Middlesbrough a worse place and that game Saturday will give the team so much confidence. We owe Pulis one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: What a massive week this is now. 3 games imo 0-3 points we’ll drop away and finish 10-12th. 4-6 points and we’re right in the race wit villa and derby still to play! 7-9 points...... DREAMLAND!! Sounds like a bad Channel 5 documentary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Great start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Some real interesting games on Saturday so so much to play for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: If I was to allow myself to get carried away, I'd be wondering if WBA are catchable. We're 9 points behind, but have a game in hand and still have to play them. Best case scenario means 3 more points to catch over 7 games. Calm down young James (patronising tone ). Remember people getting excite about a 6 pointer with Norwich!!!! This is Bristol City remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: If I was to allow myself to get carried away, I'd be wondering if WBA are catchable. We're 9 points behind, but have a game in hand and still have to play them. Best case scenario means 3 more points to catch over 7 games. Dont start, you´ll be looking at Sheff Utd and Leeds next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: Still got the Derby game marked down as the one that decides our season. Some might say that the other 45 had something to do with it too..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 This two away wins put us in a good position. We showed that we could play well and fight like warriors. Wigan home saturday like any other game in this leauge it wont be easy. Six points from two difficault away games is more than well done. What a season there have been. COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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