Prinny Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Just now, Prinny said: Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. That's why were shitte at home.....teams let us have the ball and press resulting in hooooooofffff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Diagonal ball in towards our goal has always had us struggling. Simple homework for opposing managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Turn up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, downendcity said: Turn up! Haha you beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Prinny said: Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. We did in the first half, albeit sporadically. We looked like 3 games in 7 days in the back of a busy period had caught up with us. Understandable. Opposition teams aren’t gonna roll over. Look how McClean bust a gut to close Hunt down. He barely was allowed to take a touch in our half. The good thing was, deliberate or not, Hunt changed tactic!: 43 mins - ball to Hunt, McClean charges at Hunt. Hunt knowing he’s gonna not have time, plays one first time over the top. Wells almost on it. 44 mins - same scenario, McClean goes to close down thinking Hunt is gonna take a safe touch, but he curls a ball into the box for Diedhiou, who wins a corner. We score from that. That to me told me that players were showing intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Prinny said: Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. Hoof it was both sides tonight. Apart from the kick off did either side make a successful pass to a team mate in the first 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Keep it tight for first 20min Then crowd will get on their backs and slag off every missed placed pass Their players will start to hide We then take over Simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 I don't think many Championship teams can handle being pressed to be honest, which is why we always look so slick when we do it, and always look so uncomfortable when it happens to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Prinny said: Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. Hmm......is this why City battle against relegation all season?............ Oh wait.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Crosses. We don’t stop crosses coming into our box, which we then struggle to deal with. Another example tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 I think Dean is doing ok and has steadied the ship. The loss at Cardiff pretty much ended our season . Dean & J McA all top blokes and love this club. However it really really is time to move on and time for a new Management structure entirely and one that is appointed by the new Manager who should not be from within. Evil Post bullshit about DH potential to be appointed is exactly that and click bait. However- if they get rid of Murray or Tinman then there will' be blood'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted July 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: Hmm......is this why City battle against relegation all season?............ Oh wait.............. There's a reason I used the word outplay and not beat. Possession, shots, shots on target, chances created, all point to this over the course of the season. Does anyone think we've been outplaying the opposition most of the season? Is this the reason we're not in contention for the playoffs? Oh wait............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 One simple secret, our midfield has lacked bite since Josh left... That anybody who has watched City will be aware of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Prinny said: Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. We have built our success (and we have been relatively successful) in the last few seasons on not being in possession. This is why our away form has been consistently better than our home form, and why we’ve often struggled against lower teams while beating the top teams. A lot of teams play that way these days. I’m not saying I like it, but there are a lot of teams who have achieved success with 35% possession. Stoke were a very decent side with some good players, and a lot at stake. I’m not surprised they came at us and I’m not sure what other way we could have played it. I’m disappointed we didn’t win, but I’d prefer to put that down to the opposition, rather than our win failings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbie_118 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Prinny said: Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. Somehow still LJs fault when he got sacked 12 day’s ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Just now, Chappers said: One simple secret, our midfield has lacked bite since Josh left... That anybody who has watched City will be aware of Very true (although I though Korey Smith had his best game of the season tonight), and I’m sure that will be addressed as soon as we have a new Head Coach in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, Chappers said: One simple secret, our midfield has lacked bite since Josh left... That anybody who has watched City will be aware of We were pretty inconsistent with him in the team too. But I think playing 532, he’d have improved us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great click bait title. Buzzfeed would be proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 15/07/2020 at 19:04, Prinny said: Press. And we hoof it, constantly giving away possession because our midfield cannot play through the opposition. This is what Boro and Hull didn't do when we were playing better than them. And we saw Lee Johnson's coaching influence on Holden today. Just waiting for the opposition to score when they're launching wave after wave of attack and doing nothing. They also press but with some good central cover- 3 or a shape easily convertible into a 3- we cannot play through certainly combined with pressing and being outnumbered in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wrongagain Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Great to see a stable selection, piss poor to see us totally overrun in the second half and the 4 subs available squandered - LJ still influencing things, more balls needed and I’m talking about the ones tucked up in the warm - if Deano had any chance of stepping into LJ’s shoes he threw it it away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 17, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 Let's be honest, there are more than one simple secrets on how to outplay us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 15/07/2020 at 21:38, Chappers said: One simple secret, our midfield has lacked bite since Josh left... That anybody who has watched City will be aware of Spot on. Particularly when you see how well he has been doing at Burnley. No wonder we have gone backwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Murraysrightplum said: They also use this weird trick to melt away belly fat. (click here for ads and viruses) Will No.4 amaze me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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