Davefevs Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Blimey, a couple of goals, but not a great performance overall. The weird world of football / Bristol City football!! Really composed finishes too. Not sure what else to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Before he scored, I would have taken him off at half time. I’m not sure of him in the number 10 role. He lacks the composure and the pass to play there IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Can’t really fault his work rate but that was his first home goal/s since December 2019 ….quite incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Not sure what else to say Just runs around a lot really. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petehinton Posted October 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) A goal contribution every 3.5 games over a 4 season period in a team that can’t create or score for shit. God knows where we’d be without him this season. Edited October 30, 2021 by petehinton 36 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, petehinton said: A goal contribution every 3.5 games over a 4 season period in a team that can’t create or score for shit. God knows where we’d be without him this season. Yep, there was a pass in the first half that wouldn’t have looked out of place in park’s football. Yet with 5 minutes to go he was still busting a gut to get challenges in playing wide left. Great pro (& top scorer). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 A home win at last!!! Does nothing for the nerves though does it?... Well done Andi Weimann. More of the same please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Major Isewater Posted October 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) Who else can we have a go at ? Most of us are happy to have a team of players who will bust a gut for the shirt. We accept that they are rarely world beaters otherwise they wouldn’t be with us. AW has some moments of class , like those two , well taken, goals today but always gives his all and , although , nobody is above criticism can’t we just say ‘ well done ‘ to ALL who put in a shift today in a high pressure match that we had to win? Edited October 30, 2021 by Major Isewater 26 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 33 minutes ago, Henry said: Before he scored, I would have taken him off at half time. I’m not sure of him in the number 10 role. He lacks the composure and the pass to play there IMO. Agreed today……was saying exactly the same…..until he scored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Most of us are happy to have a team of players who will bust a gut for the shirt. We accept that they are rarely world beaters otherwise they wouldn’t be with us. Interesting - did you see that today? HNM aside, I didn't think the closing down (outside defence) was visible - Martin was static and hardly putting in a shift, Bakinson wasn't even trying to cover and close down in the the middle of the pitch and James was hardly putting it about. I thought very few players bust anything today aside from Pring's foot? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 53 minutes ago, Henry said: Before he scored, I would have taken him off at half time. I’m not sure of him in the number 10 role. He lacks the composure and the pass to play there IMO. Me too, but have to say two very composed finishes for once. In contrast to Wells sky'ing it over the bar with about 15 mins to go, then taking the ball of benarous toe when he was about to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Slippin cider said: Can’t really fault his work rate but that was his first home goal/s since December 2019 ….quite incredible Obviously not quite so bad when taken into account he missed a season during that period through injury. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 When he got injured last season we begun to lose games. For me he is one of the most Important players in the team. We are not good but Weimann is a real pro and finds areas where he can score. He is also good in defensive. LJ, Holden and NP almost always start him. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Play him centrally and he’s a threat. Well taken goals today but anywhere else other than through the middle is a huge waste. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 He came to City because LJ said he would be played as a central striker. Since then he’s been played in that position, wide right, central midfield and just about anywhere in midfield or up front. There must be a reason for this. Perhaps it’s because he brings a lot to the team 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I thought he did really well today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 You write Weimann, you read Wunderbar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Two very well taken goals. Not his best game, and he seems to have lost a yard of pace since his injury, but I love his work ethic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City exile 79 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Who else can we have a go at ? Most of us are happy to have a team of players who will bust a gut for the shirt. We accept that they are rarely world beaters otherwise they wouldn’t be with us. AW has some moments of class , like those two , well taken, goals today but always gives his all and , although , nobody is above criticism can’t we just say ‘ well done ‘ to ALL who put in a shift today in a high pressure match that we had to win? This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Clinical finishing, fair play to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Who else can we have a go at ? Most of us are happy to have a team of players who will bust a gut for the shirt. We accept that they are rarely world beaters otherwise they wouldn’t be with us. AW has some moments of class , like those two , well taken, goals today but always gives his all and , although , nobody is above criticism can’t we just say ‘ well done ‘ to ALL who put in a shift today in a high pressure match that we had to win? I get all of that but that particular level of performance today is not sustainable however hard the players work. When you think about it applauding a player for "putting in a shift" is about as feint as praise gets. Whilst we know what a job Nige has on his plate we do have players running about out there who are picking up £20K plus per week and there is no way that those particular players should be getting a free ride from anyone or be excused for having piss poor standards just because we were so desperate for a win. These guys need to be setting an example to the younger players in the squad and lately it's not been happening. Turning up in an attacking sense for literally a few minutes out of 100 on a regular basis will lose you games week-in and week-out. It's not even an argument. The Manager clearly recognised the level of our performance in his post-match interview and I wouldn't mind betting that the majority of the players out on that field today with the red shirt on will be gone in the next 18 months...........most out of choice by the Manager as much as necessity to bring in funds. We were all desperate for the win and most of us realise that the Manager needs to be given time but you'll have to excuse me for missing out the platitudes after getting ******* battered by Barnsley for 96 minutes out of 100 and hanging on to an undeserved win (but a win is a win so fair enough on the effort side of it), a Barnsley side that will be lucky to get near 10 wins this season - no, I'll save that for when they put a decent performance on the table - hopefully Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 We did miss him last season and he has done well to come back from a bad injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 42 minutes ago, JonDolman said: It would be interesting to have seen Weimann and Wells up there today though if we have a suitable player in behind, there was so much space in behind their back line. I think certain teams suit Weimann up top more than others, and Barnsley might have been one of them with their high line. We still have not seen that Wells and Weimann combination under Pearson. A couple of times under LJ. When Martin is getting bullied, getting nothing from the referee, getting little service apart from long balls, you e really got to question whether it’s worth having him on the pitch (apart from goal-line clearances!). There were different options available today that would have improved what we had out there from an hour onwards. And as you say getting Weimann alongside Wells and a someone like Scott on would've been better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 minute ago, JonDolman said: Would be interesting to see how it works at least. I think Martin played okay today, but got worse 2nd half and at the end he kept giving it away. Maybe he was knackered but he seemed to have lost the ability to jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 3 hours ago, petehinton said: A goal contribution every 3.5 games over a 4 season period in a team that can’t create or score for shit. God knows where we’d be without him this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 The man is a phenomenon. He earns his place on the pitch every game with his obsessive work rate. And his 6 goals have earned us 9 (!) points this season. Two assists as well. Should be in the Austria national team. Forza Andi Weimann. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 42 minutes ago, Davefevs said: When Martin is getting bullied, getting nothing from the referee, getting little service apart from long balls, you e really got to question whether it’s worth having him on the pitch (apart from goal-line clearances!). There were different options available today that would have improved what we had out there from an hour onwards. And as you say getting Weimann alongside Wells and a someone like Scott on would've been better. Honestly believe he only stayed on for defensive duties & we can’t be picking a forward based on that. This isn’t an anti Martin post as seen him play very well this season but we needed energy & was out on his feet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 People would happily pick engine over talent almost every time it seems, which to me is sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 57 minutes ago, Davefevs said: When Martin is getting bullied, getting nothing from the referee, getting little service apart from long balls, you e really got to question whether it’s worth having him on the pitch (apart from goal-line clearances!). There were different options available today that would have improved what we had out there from an hour onwards. And as you say getting Weimann alongside Wells and a someone like Scott on would've been better. Have to have a target man for direct style football. Their 2 CHs today were absolute monsters ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, VT05763 said: Have to have a target man for direct style football. Their 2 CHs today were absolute monsters ! Therein lies the problem. Barnsley had two big centre halves and City kept hitting long balls to 5’ 10” tall Martin who can’t jump very high. As Albert Einstein said: ”The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 minute ago, pongo88 said: Therein lies the problem. Barnsley had two big centre halves and City kept hitting long balls to 5’ 10” tall Martin who can’t jump very high. As Albert Einstein said: ”The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” Exactly - Over to you coaching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, VT05763 said: Have to have a target man for direct style football. Their 2 CHs today were absolute monsters ! If you don’t have one in the pitch you can play differently. And even if you do go direct, you have to be better at picking up loose balls. We showed we could get in down the sides several times today. Martin really needed to come shorter and drag his CB with him and create more space in behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Davefevs said: If you don’t have one in the pitch you can play differently. And even if you do go direct, you have to be better at picking up loose balls. We showed we could get in down the sides several times today. Martin really needed to come shorter and drag his CB with him and create more space in behind. Think he is told to stay high but as you say after a few minutes today you could tell it wasn't going to work and it could have been altered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 48 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: People would happily pick engine over talent almost every time it seems, which to me is sad. Do you like anything about the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 minute ago, VT05763 said: Think he is told to stay high but as you say after a few minutes today you could tell it wasn't going to work and it could have been altered. Yep, if he stayed high, it leaves less room for Wells and leaves a hole between attack and midfield….which is where Barnsley picked up cheap possession. It surprises me and disappoints me in equal measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Yep, if he stayed high, it leaves less room for Wells and leaves a hole between attack and midfield….which is where Barnsley picked up cheap possession. It surprises me and disappoints me in equal measure. He did well for the 2nd goal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, lukebcfc1989 said: A goal line clearance and ANOTHER assist for the winning goal not bad for a striker not putting in a shift those 2 actions won us the game What is a striker to do without supply??? Find the Martin scapegoating very frustrating to be honest any striker would struggle in this team I assure you! Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, VT05763 said: He did well for the 2nd goal though. Yes he did, 1st half was fine….just 2nd half as he got tired. I like him as a player, but that isn’t playing to his strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If we didn’t have him, and his goals, where would we be? Relegation zone anyone? Like many others out there today and for more months than I care to remember he isn’t good enough for a progressive, footballing side. But then out of that shower of shit who is? All very well prancing about to One Step Beyond and mutual back slapping. All very well singing about how much we all love Capn Dan and him shaking his head in disbelief at the end of 90 minutes. Fact of the matter as far as I can see is we were lucky. And poor. And unless Stevie L backs Big Nige we're going to be in for many more seasons of football like that. The monkey might be off our backs tonight but the ****** is still up the tree, looking down and grinning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, pongo88 said: ”The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” When you really think about it that quote is flawed. Whole point of training, practicing the same things over & over to get better/different results. Equally, Roll the same dice. Back the same horse. Play same pass. Etc Different result almost everytime. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Henry said: Before he scored, I would have taken him off at half time. I’m not sure of him in the number 10 role. He lacks the composure and the pass to play there IMO. Maybe that explains why you're not a football manager then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Loosey Boy said: Agreed today……was saying exactly the same…..until he scored Maybe that explains why you're not a football manager either then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 30/10/2021 at 22:03, Northern Red said: Do you like anything about the club? No not really, you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Can’t knock his goals . He tries really hard and runs around lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 People knocking Weimann with the ‘he runs around a lot’ tag is laughable when that really is part of the problem. We have nine out field players that don’t run around enough. It’s why we get passed through so much. Ten effing men just beat us 3/1 in 45 minutes as they had more stamina and nouse than an an entire team. We can’t even track players or run back marking them. What shit is this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 No guarantee he will continue scoring at this rate but for a guy who has played several games on the wing too, 7 in 17 is very good (plus two assists). We talk about a 20 goal a season striker or even a 15-plus and say as long as they get in the 6 yard box that’s what matters, yet this guy does a lot more and we slag him off. I don’t think he’s been as consistent this season, but there’s no guarantee spending £5m gets you a better goal return. There are other problems in the team to solve first. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 If our front six were all like Weimann I don’t think we’d be struggling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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