YGBjammy Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Are we.... good?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Just looking at Stoke sentinel website and it looks like we were doing the gamesmanship tricks at the end .As others have previously mentioned since Dean has become manager we seem to be doing this more.Fantastic in my book. Great weekend another superb win .Garner ball going tits up again .Plus my woodshed is built ready for winter. coyr and ftg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAZ MICHAELS Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, YGBjammy said: Are we.... good?! Yes, and we're going to get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 2 hours ago, ZiderEyed said: We would've lost that game under Johnson. Well done DH and the boys. Complete away performance. To be fair to LJ, he won a lot of tricky away games but those were backs to the wall, counter-attack smash and grab wins. This was all about imposing ourselves on the home team which is way more enjoyable to watch. Fair play, Holden, you smashed it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Great win today. Well done all at AG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 What a brilliant result!!! I couldn’t watch or listen to the game today because my daughter was playing for her team at the same time, but it sounds like a really good performance. I bloody hate Stoke too, so happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Victory Park Reds said: Just looking at Stoke sentinel website and it looks like we were doing the gamesmanship tricks at the end .As others have previously mentioned since Dean has become manager we seem to be doing this more.Fantastic in my book. Great weekend another superb win .Garner ball going tits up again .Plus my woodshed is built ready for winter. coyr and ftg Bentley controlling the ball and then dribbling it back to the touch line to make fletcher come and chase after it right at the death. Delightful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Enjoyable watch that. It’s first time I’ve seen us this season - thought we looked very solid defensively which was very pleasing. Started off well and probably should have taken lead in that period. Then it was even until we got the goal. 2nd half was more a case of just staying solid and then the gaps came towards the end. Apart from one deflected shot that went just wide, they had next to nothing. Can’t remember last time we have a home side no clear cut chances? Though everyone played well - Backinson in particular very good. Can’t get too carried away but positive signs there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Offside said: What a brilliant result!!! I couldn’t watch or listen to the game today because my daughter was playing for her team at the same time, but it sounds like a really good performance. I bloody hate Stoke too, so happy days. Sort out your priorities sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindTheGoal Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 12 hours ago, elhombrecito said: Oh I do love looking back through a match day thread after a win and seeing the first few pages with all the complaints about "clueless" team selections. Happens without fail every single week Apart from when we lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 18 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: Ah, slight geographical issue on my part then! Thanks both. What's Pat Mountain's role? Goalkeeper Coach, and according to Gilmartin he also covers defensive set pieces - which makes a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 16 hours ago, Red7 said: Weimann made me eat humble pie today. Fair play to him. Deserved his goal. At least you are happy to admit it, or at least reflect that Weimann did “okay” yesterday. Some posters strangely quiet!!! 15 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: Is humble pie a dessert ? I thought more a main course . Red Source on a dessert is just wrong, plain wrong. I have been known to put salad cream on KFC mind. Humble pie is main course. Eating your hat is dessert, especially if it’s made out of rice paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Was having a quiet pint outside the Nova Scotia when the City coach went past on it's way back to the Gate. You could hardly miss it, bright red all over with a huge Robin on the side. All happened a bit too quickly for me to give them a one man standing ovation! Well played City and well done Dean, bringing some cheer in pretty grim times. Really optimistic this is going to be a memorable season with a team to take pride in and entertaining football as a minimum. 'Blimey, we seem to have a really good team' as I said to Mrs. The Bad when the 2nd went in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Most important thing is that for the first time in about two seasons,it looks as if we know what we are doing and not making it up as we go along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, NOTBLUE said: Most important thing is that for the first time in about two seasons,it looks as if we know what we are doing and not making it up as we go along. As long as DH isn't as streaky as LJ was with his win/lose runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: At least you are happy to admit it, or at least reflect that Weimann did “okay” yesterday. Some posters strangely quiet!!! Humble pie is main course. Eating your hat is dessert, especially if it’s made out of rice paper. Hat is starter unless it’s a beret. Then it can be eaten as a dessert. Up your game Dave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: At least you are happy to admit it, or at least reflect that Weimann did “okay” yesterday. Some posters strangely quiet!!! He did more than okay. It makes me very happy when a City player I have criticised in the past proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 40 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: As long as DH isn't as streaky as LJ was with his win/lose runs. It looks like DH is letting the players play in what they are good at and it appears the team building is paying off. LJ was big on team building but his game plan was incorrect as in consistrating to much on the opposition and how we would put together a side in how to stop the opposition. Things are going good at the moment and lets all be happy to a great and positive start to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 51 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: As long as DH isn't as streaky as LJ was with his win/lose runs. Depends really...If he wins his first 30 league games I don't care how bad the next 16 games are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, fairweather said: Hat is starter unless it’s a beret. Then it can be eaten as a dessert. Up your game Dave... Humble pie has to be a main though and surely a pretty sour one at that doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said: Humble pie has to be a main though and surely a pretty sour one at that doesn't it? I had mine with some wiener schnitzel in homage to Weimann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 20/09/2020 at 15:09, JoeAman08 said: Over and over he gets into good positions and it breaks down at him consistently. What I like is he will try and make the correct pass or touch but more often than not he doesn’t have the quality to get it done. Headless chicken wouldn’t be fair but the game rarely looks slow for him. For one of our highest earners and most experienced players at good levels I wonder why he looks least composed out of everyone else. So common amongst quick players Joe If he had that composure you want he'd not be with us but still in prem He does show composure at times - His finish at Derby last season etc Most players has strengths and a weakness at this level For example Chris Martin has an excellent touch and composure but lacks pace Hes a classic player unappreciated by a lot of fans but not by teammates or managers Anyone whos manged or picked a side would always find a place for a Andi Weimann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: So common amongst quick players Joe If he had that composure you want he'd not be with us but still in prem He does show composure at times - His finish at Derby last season etc Most players has strengths and a weakness at this level For example Chris Martin has an excellent touch and composure but lacks pace Hes a classic player unappreciated by a lot of fans but not by teammates or managers Anyone whos manged or picked a side would always find a place for a Andi Weimann Agreed - in the right position. He played really well yesterday and rubbed my nose it, but I was hoping it was a makeshift selection due to injuries etc, but it doesn't appear so as Holden selected him over some career midfielders. I get that his energy is remarkable and that he'll keep going till the final whistle, even scoring in added time yesterday for example, but for me he lacks composure in a crowded midfield and everything is 100mph. Just slow down slightly Andi and the ball won't run away from you or get caught under your feet, or you rush a pass which goes astray. To me, he looks what he is in midfield - a forward. But as long as its working, its fine and yesterday it worked very well with him in midfield (for the first time imo). It'll be interesting to see what happens once Morrell, Walsh, and Williams are available, never mind Palmer, Nagy, or Massengo. There'll be a lot of knocking on DHs door soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Agreed - in the right position. He played really well yesterday and rubbed my nose it, but I was hoping it was a makeshift selection due to injuries etc, but it doesn't appear so as Holden selected him over some career midfielders. I get that his energy is remarkable and that he'll keep going till the final whistle, even scoring in added time yesterday for example, but for me he lacks composure in a crowded midfield and everything is 100mph. Just slow down slightly Andi and the ball won't run away from you or get caught under your feet, or you rush a pass which goes astray. To me, he looks what he is in midfield - a forward. But as long as its working, its fine and yesterday it worked very well with him in midfield (for the first time imo). It'll be interesting to see what happens once Morrell, Walsh, and Williams are available, never mind Palmer, Nagy, or Massengo. There'll be a lot of knocking on DHs door soon. The 100mph stuff is something I said both Brownhill and O’Dowda needed to resolve to become better players. There were many occasions where Josh would give and go but then waste the final pass or shot. He improved that last season, and as a result, with his other attributes, is now a PL player. Callum needs to do the same, he too has some exciting attributes. Andi too...although he took his goal well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Agreed - in the right position. He played really well yesterday and rubbed my nose it, but I was hoping it was a makeshift selection due to injuries etc, but it doesn't appear so as Holden selected him over some career midfielders. I get that his energy is remarkable and that he'll keep going till the final whistle, even scoring in added time yesterday for example, but for me he lacks composure in a crowded midfield and everything is 100mph. Just slow down slightly Andi and the ball won't run away from you or get caught under your feet, or you rush a pass which goes astray. To me, he looks what he is in midfield - a forward. But as long as its working, its fine and yesterday it worked very well with him in midfield (for the first time imo). It'll be interesting to see what happens once Morrell, Walsh, and Williams are available, never mind Palmer, Nagy, or Massengo. There'll be a lot of knocking on DHs door soon. Good post He wouldnt be my first thought in a 3 man midfield but Dean is picking him because he wants his 'plusses' / there - would be interesting to hear Dean on it @Davefevs has made the point prevviously that we can all get hung up on what a 'conventional' midfielder is, and hes right Ultimately itsa team game and forming together a conjusive jigsaw As much of an appreciator of AW I wouldn't expect him there when everyone is fit, nut will be interesting to see what Dean does FWIW , whatever his form AW would be in my matchday 18 every week - you know what he will give you and will do whatever role or position you ask for you His running also stretches and disrupts the opposition an pace makes sides defend deeper and allows other space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 47 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: So common amongst quick players Joe If he had that composure you want he'd not be with us but still in prem He does show composure at times - His finish at Derby last season etc Most players has strengths and a weakness at this level For example Chris Martin has an excellent touch and composure but lacks pace Hes a classic player unappreciated by a lot of fans but not by teammates or managers Anyone whos manged or picked a side would always find a place for a Andi Weimann I don’t disagree but think it is highlighted more as a midfielder than it does at striker. I don’t dislike Andi Weimann and tbf he had a much better second half imo. I am just not sure I can be convinced that him in that position helps us become a playoff side. And as far as composure I get he would not be here but I do expect a bit more in that regard as someone who has played at a higher level. He didn’t just have a quick spell he has over 100 appearances so I’d like that quality to come through more than it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: The 100mph stuff is something I said both Brownhill and O’Dowda needed to resolve to become better players. There were many occasions where Josh would give and go but then waste the final pass or shot. He improved that last season, and as a result, with his other attributes, is now a PL player. Callum needs to do the same, he too has some exciting attributes. Andi too...although he took his goal well. Took his goal like a striker - nice and composed in front of goal. Seen him do that numerous times, but in midfield he seems to lose that composure. He'd be in my match day squad every game and get a load of starts, he's more than capable of dragging defenders all over the shop, but I'm still not sold on him being in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, JoeAman08 said: I don’t disagree but think it is highlighted more as a midfielder than it does at striker. I don’t dislike Andi Weimann and tbf he had a much better second half imo. I am just not sure I can be convinced that him in that position helps us become a playoff side. See my post above - I wouldnt argue And as far as composure I get he would not be here but I do expect a bit more in that regard as someone who has played at a higher level. He didn’t just have a quick spell he has over 100 appearances so I’d like that quality to come through more than it does. I think his athleticism , pace and sheer hard work got him that chance Joe I don't think he's a 'natural' - but has worked bloody hard to achieve what he has - you can improve touch and composure but not completely master without them being natural too I admire that he gives the same efforts for us as he did when he was trying to get to or make it in the prem early in his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuno Gomes Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Full match if you can bear the sanctimonious Stoke commentators https://drive.google.com/file/d/12vniGeSIEQj3FOmJD68QQya6U1gW_Snq/view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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