Septic Peg Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Unexpected but expected was the tone of yesterday's news that young Matthew has been sent back to his OG club Oxford. We all expected him to go elsewhere and most likely down to L1 but when his old stomping ground was announced as the location, especially as most have now realised whom they have on Saturday away, it was a bit of a surprise. Surely one of the recently relegated teams would have had more of a shot? Anyhoo, Matty's gone home and Roverzzz fans are scouring Amazon for plastic, inflatable and furry snakes. I imagine Matt may have a few presents come Saturday. Also surprising (for me and a few others) was the scoreline against QPR. After already playing them a few days prior, I was expecting a carbon copy and it was far from it. Afobe is now off the mark and according to ex Stoke manager Gary Rowett, he should find our gaff right up his street. Seems Rowett was right as Afobe has commented about how he feels like his old self thanks in part to LJ and playing FIFA with Kasey Palmer. It's also notable that Afobe has found a place for his family to live so there will be no Stoke-Bristol commutes. He must really like it here. There really is something about Bristol and bringing people together. We might be a footballing backwater according to anyone outside a 50 mile perimeter but players do love it here. Apart from Tomlin. And Gary O'Neil. Tonight we play Wayne Rooney's Derby County. Yep, the brass lover hasn't even set foot on the coaching facilities but because he will after Christmas, the club, papers and Sky are all breathing a sigh of relief. Frank Lampard was the big draw last season and what would Derby do now he left? Announce Wayne Rooney of course. Create media whirlwind which means more TV coverage which means more money to cover up Wayne's latest scandal. Whhhoooopeee. In other news, Pato is so say leaking secrets to Derby now he's on loan. Small problem there. He's only played with about 5 of our squad. Moore was out on loan for most of his duration and Kalas and Palmer only joined last year so his knowledge there won't be as extensive. Pato is ineligible for tonight's game anyway and will watch the match from the box at Pride Park. Martyn Waghorn (coincidentally whom is looking like his face was carved from a tree more and more daily) has scored in both his most recent games against us and hopes to continue that run today. Announce @Bakesy23. Just like last week please. Put him on his ass. Personally, a tough match and I can see this going two ways. Either we come at them and shock with a 2-1 win or we sit back and they give us a 3-2 punch on the nose. I'll go with the loss because City always win when I predict a loss. Safe travels for those travelling up tonight. COYRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The inflatable snakes will be a HUUUUUGE problem for Matty! The 'loyal' nobs will surely completely put him off his game with those things . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Cocu was a pretty famous player in his day too... Galacticos of the Championship (retired or semi retired granted) since last June up against us tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Galaticos of the Championship (retired or semi retired granted) since last June up against us tonight! He is a massive giant tortoise or have I got confused with Galapagos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, JackofromSanJavier said: The inflatable snakes will be a HUUUUUGE problem for Matty! The 'loyal' nobs will surely completely put him off his game with those things . What a load of old cobras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: What a load of old cobras. Just asping for trouble really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 So do we believe that Paterson has snaked us out to Cocu then, as the Post reported?! To be fair, I don't think even Johnson knows how we truly set up yet, so Paterson spilling the beans on us to the Derby coaching team will prove entirely fruitless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 36 minutes ago, Out of his pie crust said: Just asping for trouble really Serpently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Be interesting tonight to see Waghorn v Baker. Waghorn, although not in the Garner league of vileness, is a striker who is not worried about straying beyond the rules, little barges after the player has released the ball, pointy elbows, and a foot that tackles at the centre of the ball, not from the ground. He is combativeness at my most generous, but Bakes might need to give him a little reminder tonight, either if he tries it on him, or any of our players. A little duel to watch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kingswoodactor said: So do we believe that Paterson has snaked us out to Cocu then, as the Post reported?! To be fair, I don't think even Johnson knows how we truly set up yet, so Paterson spilling the beans on us to the Derby coaching team will prove entirely fruitless! Agent Pato will be explaining how our centre back pairing of Massengo and Morrell like to get forward , that Elliason can be done for pace and Frankie Fielding is dominant in his box . He ain’t gonna piss on his buddies now is he ? We all know he hates Derby as well . Why do you think we let him go there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just got to my hotel 15 minutes walk from Pride Park. Confident that we won’t lose. You reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, RedDave said: Just got to my hotel 15 minutes walk from Pride Park. Confident that we won’t lose. You reds I'd put that confidence on hold until we know if Nagy is fit to play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Be interesting tonight to see Waghorn v Baker. Waghorn, although not in the Garner league of vileness, is a striker who is not worried about straying beyond the rules, little barges after the player has released the ball, pointy elbows, and a foot that tackles at the centre of the ball, not from the ground. He is combativeness at my most generous, but Bakes might need to give him a little reminder tonight, either if he tries it on him, or any of our players. A little duel to watch!! Problem is that Waghorn is a sly little shit, so if Baker does try to give as good as he gets, he'll be seen by the "Homer" ref as the villain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, old_eastender said: I'd put that confidence on hold until we know if Nagy is fit to play... Much as I hope “Naaahj” is fit, I wouldn’t be fearing Brownhill being partnered by Massengo as much as I would be If last season Pack was missing and Walsh came in. If everyone is fit, be nice to see an unchanged side, even if Hunt knows he’s under serious competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Massengo for Nagy, and O'Dowda back on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Shocked to see hunt playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing Ditto - accident waiting to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hmm...Nagy injury worse than initially feared then? Only change Massengo for Nagy. Wonder how it'll match up tactically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing The word on the street is that LJ prefers his "defensive" qualities to Pereira. It looks like 3-5-2 again, which can't accommodate Eliasson without a formation change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, Robbored said: Why? Pereira is much better, hunt is a liability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Robbored said: Why? Did you watch him on saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 That’s a very attacking bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing Pereira obviously still not 100%. I don't think Jack had too bad a game v QPR, but he's not as good as many of the men around him. He has his moments of brilliance, but is - in Championship terms - ordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Robbored said: Why? Because for the first 20 minutes on Saturday he made me think what Nicky Hunt was up to these days. And that says it ******* all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Hmm...Nagy injury worse than initially feared then? Only change Massengo for Nagy. Wonder how it'll match up tactically. Hopefully just a precaution with the number of games coming up. Massengo will cause Derby lots of problems. They won't know what to expect of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Posset red said: Pereira is much better, hunt is a liability Did you watch Periera at Birmingham? First half he made several unforced mistakes, which could have been down to nerves on his debut, but , coupled with coming back from injury, tonight is not the arena to chance him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Glad to see Massengo start and Afobe keep his place COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 hunt over perieira? hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Super said: Did you watch him on saturday? He was unspectacular but solid enough. His crossing needs improving tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Pereira obviously still not 100%. I don't think Jack had too bad a game v QPR, but he's not as good as many of the men around him. He has his moments of brilliance, but is - in Championship terms - ordinary. Excellent summary RR. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Surprised Walsh didn't make the bench as Centre Mid cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Big C said: Surprised Walsh didn't make the bench as Centre Mid cover Reckon he will go out on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Big C said: Surprised Walsh didn't make the bench as Centre Mid cover That could be a sign that he'll be loaned out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: Did you watch Periera at Birmingham? First half he made several unforced mistakes, which could have been down to nerves on his debut, but , coupled with coming back from injury, tonight is not the arena to chance him . I did yes probably a combination of things but still he’s a massive upgrade on hunt. Look against Leeds everything came from that side Against hunt. Teams know he’s out weak link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Robbored said: He was unspectacular but solid enough. His crossing needs improving tho. He also needs to be able to trap a pass. Hunt messed up two excellent chances to bear down on goal on Saturday due to poor ball control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Reckon he will go out on loan 2 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: That could be a sign that he'll be loaned out soon. If that is the case the Nagy fears are probably unjustified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 What’s with the Hunt bashing? He the new scapegoat now Packs gone? I’d much rather play a 100% fit JH than risk further injury to Pereira who’s obviously still struggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Big C said: If that is the case the Nagy fears are probably unjustified Nagy out for a number of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 45 minutes ago, RedDave said: Just got to my hotel 15 minutes walk from Pride Park. Confident that we won’t lose. You reds Making me crave an away day. Match, then pubs into the night, then kebab then hotel. Football fans Christmas. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, Big C said: Surprised Walsh didn't make the bench as Centre Mid cover Guess Rowe could move in there and Callum go LWB. Not ideal, but would avoid formation change, or go to a flat 3 in midfield, e.g. Palmer / Brownhill / O’Dowda or Eliasson (If Massengo went off) or Palmer / Massengo / O’Dowda if Eliasson (If Brownhill went off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 3-4 weeks out apparently!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, BCFC11 said: What’s with the Hunt bashing? He the new scapegoat now Packs gone? I’d much rather play a 100% fit JH than risk further injury to Pereira who’s obviously still struggling. It's his turn, deputising for Bailey Wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Guess Rowe could move in there and Callum go LWB. Not ideal, but would avoid formation change, or go to a flat 3 in midfield, e.g. Palmer / Brownhill / O’Dowda or Eliasson (If Massengo went off) or Palmer / Massengo / O’Dowda if Eliasson (If Brownhill went off) With all the other injuries it would be just our luck that Massengo gets crocked tonight. Hope I've not jinxed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Reckon he will go out on loan If he can’t make the bench when we’ve only got 2 fit central midfielders then probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Curr Avon said: The word on the street is that LJ prefers his "defensive" qualities to Pereira. It looks like 3-5-2 again, which can't accommodate Eliasson without a formation change. Which are those then? From my viewpoint he is constantly being out of position... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: He also needs to be able to trap a pass. Hunt messed up two excellent chances to bear down on goal on Saturday due to poor ball control. In fairness he wasn’t the only one. The sun played its part in several misplaced passes and balls going straight out of play . I just hope the Sun doesn’t play tonight. Stop the witch-hunting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo76 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Still not keen on this 3-5-2. Surely if you play that system, you do it because you have excellent wing backs. Pretty sure we haven't. At least, not tonight. I know it got a result against QPR but it wasn't exactly pretty. Come on City, prove me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 People still backing jack hunt! The bloke looked uninterested in both games against qpr and is an absolute liability defensively , as is tommy Rowe by the way. We will get ripped apart down the sides tonight , 4-1 loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Hocca said: People still backing jack hunt! The bloke looked uninterested in both games against qpr and is an absolute liability defensively , as is tommy Rowe by the way. We will get ripped apart down the sides tonight , 4-1 loss. Derby don't play with conventional wingers (as pointed out on another thread by @DerbyFan ), I'm not so sure about this aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 We have ******* shit luck with injuries. Pissing me off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hope wonderboy and the team will get a result today. 2-1 City COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, OldlandReddies said: We have ******* shit luck with injuries. Pissing me off now. We certainly do. Maenpaa- Came into the season injured, recurring. Now on the return. Pereira- Debut, got a knock or something. Wright- Injured Dasilva- Injured Smith- Came into the season and is still injured? Watkins- Not necessarily a big loss but injured all the same. Nagy- First home game, injured. Incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 16 minutes ago, Posset red said: I did yes probably a combination of things but still he’s a massive upgrade on hunt. Look against Leeds everything came from that side Against hunt. Teams know he’s out weak link Well against QPR everything came down Rowe's side. If anything I feel while we stick with three at the back it is Rowe who will be targeted. I'm not having a go at him but he isn't really a FB or WB whereas at least that is Hunt's proper position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: We certainly do. Maenpaa- Came into the season injured, recurring. Now on the return. Pereira- Debut, got a knock or something. Wright- Injured Dasilva- Injured Smith- Came into the season and is still injured? Watkins- Not necessarily a big loss but injured all the same. Nagy- First home game, injured. Incredible! In the circumstances we will do well to be around mid table when the January window opens I reckon. Assuming no further injuries. Why is almost always key players who get injured?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: We certainly do. Maenpaa- Came into the season injured, recurring. Now on the return. Pereira- Debut, got a knock or something. Wright- Injured Dasilva- Injured Smith- Came into the season and is still injured? Watkins- Not necessarily a big loss but injured all the same. Nagy- First home game, injured. Incredible! yeah that's a blow... Cue the what are our Medical Team doing posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: With all the other injuries it would be just our luck that Massengo gets crocked tonight. Hope I've not jinxed it. At least we’ll know who to blame.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: We certainly do. Maenpaa- Came into the season injured, recurring. Now on the return. Pereira- Debut, got a knock or something. Wright- Injured Dasilva- Injured Smith- Came into the season and is still injured? Watkins- Not necessarily a big loss but injured all the same. Nagy- First home game, injured. Incredible! Medium and long term injuries for an inordinate amount of players has been going on for 2/3 seasons now.......makes you think if the pre-season/training regime is the root cause. we can’t keep putting it down to bad luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: With all the other injuries it would be just our luck that Massengo gets crocked tonight. Hope I've not jinxed it. Don’t say that for gods sake!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Medium and long term injuries for an inordinate amount of players has been going on for 2/3 seasons now.......makes you think if the pre-season/training regime is the root cause. we can’t keep putting it down to bad luck This is true. I did wonder at one time if the fairly full on pre season, not least the pre-season tour to America might have knackered us- but I was basing that more on the Crystal Palace friendly and the Leeds opener! Hadn't even factors in injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Medium and long term injuries for an inordinate amount of players has been going on for 2/3 seasons now.......makes you think if the pre-season/training regime is the root cause. we can’t keep putting it down to bad luck Not whilst it's possible to blame someone. Maybe Lee? Yep- I blame Lee Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Come On You F****** Reds!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Not whilst it's possible to blame someone. Maybe Lee? Yep- I blame Lee Johnson. Not from me.....I’m just putting it out there that the training/impact may be too intense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 COME ON YOU REDS!!! Great match Sat time to follow it up with the away win & B2B wins. COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: Well against QPR everything came down Rowe's side. If anything I feel while we stick with three at the back it is Rowe who will be targeted. I'm not having a go at him but he isn't really a FB or WB whereas at least that is Hunt's proper position. Thought Rowe looked alright against Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Medium and long term injuries for an inordinate amount of players has been going on for 2/3 seasons now.......makes you think if the pre-season/training regime is the root cause. we can’t keep putting it down to bad luck 7 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: This is true. I did wonder at one time if the fairly full on pre season, not least the pre-season tour to America might have knackered us- but I was basing that more on the Crystal Palace friendly and the Leeds opener! Hadn't even factors in injuries. Although Nagy took part in none of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristoldan19 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Medium and long term injuries for an inordinate amount of players has been going on for 2/3 seasons now.......makes you think if the pre-season/training regime is the root cause. we can’t keep putting it down to bad luck I think if they were all muscle injuries you could make a case for it, but Nagy, Smith and We Silva are all contact injuries. Arsenal had a similar issue about 10 years ago, it was thought they were a half second quicker than their opposition and would get flattered for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Going say 2-2 double chance on away or draw is 4/5 generous odds I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesM Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 It’s a Derby love in already on talksport 2. Giving Massengo no chance against Huddlestone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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