Brentford (A) - Wed 3rd Feb 19:45 - Matchday thread

[ashton_fan]

2 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said:

Looking at the fixtures we could be in the bottom half by the end of the month. Is that DH achieving what was asked of him or not? Only SL and Ashton will know. 

So you're saying DH out as we're in the bottom half when we're in the top half?

[Jerseybean]

A better performance even forced a few corners  against very good opponents. Brentford and Norwich look a cut above everyone else. Fosu was excellent and they looked good in every position.

 

 

 

[stephenkibby.]

24 minutes ago, Lordofthebling said:

I know, I know... I know you've been on here long enough to feel justifiably frustrated seeing teams just pass us by. I totally agree. But do feel we've had a proper go tonight though, heads have dropped now though. Hopefully it will be our day one day!

You reckon they can speed it up a bit can't be doing with a 5 year plan at my age.

I know a 5 year plan is being a bit, well optimistic.

[Dr Balls]

Not quite the result many feared but if “damage limitation” against Brentford is the best we can do, then it points to the fact that we are a mid table prospect at best. We could be so much more with the players we have, but if you appoint an inexperienced head coach then that’s the big risk you take.

[Mr Popodopolous]

2 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Rowe is out for 2 months

Landsbury did not make the bench tonight or play for the U23's so is he injured?

Never rains but it pours...

Sharpness? Hope that's all it is with Lansbury!

[Henry]

6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Subject to fitness etc, same side Saturday except Paterson for Edwards, Wells for Diedhiou and if fit, Lansbury for Bakinson or Nagy?

If Rowe is fit, that would also be welcome.

Same side but 4 changes?

[054123]

Just now, Numero Uno said:

Yeah and we were going to get bummed double figures tonight............

Tonight was a much better performance. 

We really haven’t professed though in 4 years.

Not in the manner that Steve Lansdown wants.

[chinapig]

3 minutes ago, Red Exile said:

Brentford - Brentford! Light years ahead of us!

I can remember when they were going bust and feeling sorry for their fans...

They may be light years ahead but we have Mark Ashton and his expert recruitment team. And a Head Coach with a real track record supported by 2 top England coaches. So, you know, swings and roundabouts.

[stephenkibby.]

1 minute ago, Sheltons Army said:

Han Noah , take a bow son

Famara  take a taxi

One was a runner one was a walker.

[Ivorguy]

I have been left with a good feeling regardless of the score.  We showed spirit.

The management let us down badly with no left back signed on loan, coaches let us down by poor substitutions.  
 

Poor management, poor coaching, and a top brass unable to admit their failings are City’s problem

 

Just think what Lampard could do or the chap we’ve brought in to shore up the Ladies team.. I would make a bid for either before season’s end and they go elsewhere.

 

PS  Martin yet another training ground injury, and Rowe should never have started against Derby.  Poor 

 

 

[George Rs]

Don’t think it’s all that fair to blame it on fam either , he wasn’t really in the game but he didn’t make mistakes when he got the ball, also that lanky Brentford guy makes it extremely difficult. 

[Red Exile]

2 minutes ago, JBFC II said:

A comfortable 3-2 win? Perhaps they weren’t at their best but maybe that’s to do with us actually competing with them. 
 

It’s amazing on here sometimes. We win 2-1 against Huddersfield and we’re lucky we didn’t lose, we lose 3-2 in a game many said we’d be beaten 5 or 6-0 in and we’re lucky Brentford didn’t get out of second gear. 
 

Maybe, just maybe, we actually did well tonight, considering the difference in quality on the pitch. Or does that not fit in with the club bashing that we’ve been seeing recently?

I reckon there may be some connection between the 'club bashing' and the 'difference in the quality on the pitch'...

[JBFC II]

2 minutes ago, lenred said:

Did you watch the second half and the game against Hudds?  Not having a go - genuine question. 

I did, and we were fortunate. 
 

However, it seems that some on here struggle to give the club any sort of praise, no matter what the result is

[Redtucks]

6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

If Rowe is fit, that would also be welcome.

Sounds like Rowe is out for 2 months!

[Andy082005]

3 minutes ago, PolskRed said:

Fair point but I remember when we were regularly playing Port Vale, Gillingham, Walsall & Bolton etc I would imagine their fans are saying pretty similar. 

Not really. The first three of those clubs haven't had any investment whatsover in recent years 

[Prinny]

5 minutes ago, JBFC II said:

A comfortable 3-2 win? Perhaps they weren’t at their best but maybe that’s to do with us actually competing with them. 

It’s amazing on here sometimes. We win 2-1 against Huddersfield and we’re lucky we didn’t lose, we lose 3-2 in a game many said we’d be beaten 5 or 6-0 in and we’re lucky Brentford didn’t get out of second gear. 

Maybe, just maybe, we actually did well tonight, considering the difference in quality on the pitch. Or does that not fit in with the club bashing that we’ve been seeing recently?

Yeah, it was a comfortable 3-2 win. again, didn't you watch it? We weren't ever threatening them. They weren't desperately attacking us, just calmly and consistently going through us.

4 shots on target. 37% possession. their GK didn't really have to make a save. 

Us doing well and it being easy for them isn't mutually exclusive.

If it wasn't comfortable, where was the last ditch defending, or goal mouth scrambles, or constant pressure, or barrage of corners or free kicks? It wasn't there. None of it was there.

Really really comfortable win for them. Just like it was a comfortable 1-0 for Derby on the weekend, A close score line does not indicate a close game.

[Numero Uno]

1 minute ago, 054123 said:

Tonight was a much better performance. 

We really haven’t professed though in 4 years.

Not in the manner that Steve Lansdown wants.

Steve Lansdown and his decision making is one of the major problems............he hasn't been hard done by at all.

[Tin Soldier]

Is it safe to come out from behind the settee now?

[lenred]

Just now, JBFC II said:

I did, and we were fortunate. 
 

However, it seems that some on here struggle to give the club any sort of praise, no matter what the result is

That’s definitely true but not sure you picked the best examples tbf

[Jacki]

3 minutes ago, 054123 said:

Yep, just sad that after 5 years we don’t appear to have progressed on the pitch. It’s almost like we just tread water.

Spot on. And when you tread water and stand still other teams go past you. Again and again.... 

[bearded_red]

Did better than I thought we would, and for 45 minutes it was probably the best performance for a while..

But ultimately, it looked like a cup game where the plucky underdog gives a good account of themselves, but the better team wins without really troubling themselves.

[George Rs]

I say play 442 

same back line 

semenyo massengo vyner Paterson 

wells diedhou

[Bristol Oil Services]

3 minutes ago, JBFC II said:

A comfortable 3-2 win? 

Fraid so.

It's like the Ashes in '97 - six Tests and we win the first one, and the last one. Aussie wins the four in between. Men against boys.

Respectable tonight, though. No humiliation.

 

[YGBjammy]

Yeah they might be on their way to the prem and playing great attacking football but at least we don't have those stupid multicoloured seats in a weird pattern. Were making my eyes go funny!

[Kibs]

My goodness some of you are hard to please.

7 shots and 3 corners!!......And in a single game!!!

[Kingswood Robin]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Never rains but it pours...

Sharpness? Hope that's all it is with Lansbury!

Given the amount league of games he's played in the last 3 years he could easily have pulled a muscle tying his bootlaces.

[pongo88]

3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

Yeah and we were going to get bummed double figures tonight............

Ignore those who are dramatic and OTT. Just look at the current  league form and overall performance in each match. Even when we occasionally win, it’s a horrid match 

[George Rs]

 

Just now, Kibs said:

My goodness some of you are hard to please.

7 shots and 3 corners!!......And in a single game!!!

Agreed. 
first half was the best I’ve seen us play in a long while 

[Swede]

A far better performance against one of the best teams in the league gives food for thought.

Why are Brentford streets ahead of us.

Not getting a short term Left Back when we're in chronic need is already costing us.

Playing Diedhiou and his lack of movement up front on his own is another weird one.

[Robin Wood]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-2 defeat at Brentford but at least we had corners and shots on target a big improvement