bexhill reds Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, old_eastender said: Taking TC off was a really poor choice from NP. I know Wells scored but he’s done little else, TCs pace would be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Andy082005 said: As was starting Andy King at centre back it’s ok though. He will give a really honest assessment later. Lucky to have him Blimey, you're entitled to your opinion and all, but you never stop do you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Agree, but Wells & Conway did well too and can't fault Max either. As for the rest, well... Can’t fault Max? Huge shout for their equaliser and didn’t get anywhere near it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Redrascal2 said: He is taking us down at this rate. It is a shambles. Something has to change. We seem determind to play the sags next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 That’s a really damaging result that. Pearson could well find himself in a spot of danger if we don’t get a win from the next two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Firstyardleftinbed said: Even for City this has been an incredibly frustrating game. King at CB I can kind of understand but you wont get away with it for more than a couple of games. Weimann is offering nothing at RWB either. Need to look at a change in shape if we dont have the right players available. Weimann has been missing all season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Mr Eltringham is definitely the ref you want if you are trying to run the click down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 FT 1-2, Let's hope that's the last time we see Andy King playing CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Worrying result. Really disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Rubbish. Worrying times ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 We surely deserve better than this don't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Bloody rubbish City! I'm starting to question big Nige after that. Crap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Same old same old. Pearson out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Extremely disappointing. Unable to string two results together it seems. Gave Stoke something to defend, through school boy defending, twice! Just so frustrating and looking more and more like a genuine relegation battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 This ref hasn't controlled the game at all but we deserve to lose. We've had 13 shots, 6 on target and only converted 1 whilst they've had 6, 3 on target and converted 2. That game is simple to sum up, we gave away sloppy goals with piss poor defending and didn't take our chances that we had more than enough of to win the game. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Infuriating. Not so much smash and grab as gift wrapping the presents and leaving them on the doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 5 minutes of added time, and we spent about 10 seconds of it in the oppositions half. woeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Give up all hope Martin coming on now (King off). At that very moment Stoke knew they had won the game. And our long-suffering fans knew it was time to head off home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Loco Rojo said: Blimey, you're entitled to your opinion and all, but you never stop do you! Nope. Not until he gets the bullet . The bloke is way past his best before date There is absolutely no excuses for today 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturgess Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) I've steadfastly supported Pearson and the challenges he's faced with constrained ability to make signings, but the January transfer window really does feel pivotal. Without some quality additions, this really is shaping up for a relegation battle. The board need to make some money available (even if it's through offloading some "star players") or let Pearson go. Edited December 17, 2022 by Sturgess 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Loco Rojo said: Blimey, you're entitled to your opinion and all, but you never stop do you! He’s does. Could be one for my block list, it’s so dull, though after today’s performance I guess it’s warranted. Not close to being good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) Oh and good to see some familiar faces back on the thread. Missed you last week Edited December 17, 2022 by Northern Red 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Shit ref didn't help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: Oh and good to see some familiar faces back on the thread. Missed you last week Yeah after our awesome win over the League powerhouse that is Rotherham 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 That was disgraceful the sooner we get rid of most of this squad and get 6 or 7 players in , in the summer the better. Stoke were awful and there for the taking but we are too soft and let teams walk all over us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Andy082005 said: Nope. Not until he gets the bullet . The bloke is way past his best before date There is absolutely no excuses for today And the alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I think we will have enough to stay in this division, but Pearson can’t get any kind of consistency out of this group of players. I miss those 8 league game winning runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, South Bristol Red said: Shit ref didn't help If you're trying to waste time and run clock down he's the absolute dream official. Sooner the way they've been keeping track of time in the World Cup gets brought in over here the better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Banjo Red said: Weimann has been missing all season Totally agree , he has offered very little all season , not slagging him off as I do think he does give 100% but he has offered very little tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: Oh and good to see some familiar faces back on the thread. Missed you last week Not a great deal to be positive about today NR. I'm not one to ask for the Manager's head but strong questions need to be asked now. It was a terrible 'performance'. We could be in trouble, sadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 In a nutshell. A very poor game of football, involving two very poor teams and a very poor referee. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, South Bristol Red said: Shit ref didn't help Part or our trouble is due to referees giving us nothing and other teams something. The rest is a mix of our faults and some injuries. Edited December 17, 2022 by Dan Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, bexhill reds said: And the alternative? As I’ve said before, I can throw around suggestions but that isn’t my job. Surely you don’t truely believe this is the best this squad of players can do!? I cannot believe people still believe the current performance and form over the last 6-12 months is acceptable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Jerseybean said: In a nutshell. A very poor game of football, involving two very poor teams and a very poor referee. 'Poor' then JB? I think that's being quite nice tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, MC RISK77 said: I think we will have enough to stay in this division, but Pearson can’t get any kind of consistency out of this group of players. I miss those 8 league game winning runs We showed enough in parts of that match to stay up. But terrible defending again has let us down. Special mention for Pring, who had a decent match 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Yeah after our awesome win over the League powerhouse that is Rotherham Yeah. Probably shouldn't count it then. Not even sure why you want him gone when you'll only turn on the next one after about 6 games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Early Christmas present for Stoke as we go back to our league one defending again. Utterly soft goals against a team that offered little else. You can complain about the ref or Stoke's antics but the bottom line is we threw the game away today. Giving away pathetic goals needs to stop and needs to stop yesterday. I hope Atkinson and Kalas are back soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay mizel Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Pearson out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, redkev said: Totally agree , he has offered very little all season , not slagging him off as I do think he does give 100% but he has offered very little tbh He isn't a WB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Stoke give a master class in time wasting and playing the ref. We get in the ref's ear and he books us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sturgess said: I've steadfastly supported Pearson and the challenges he's faced with constrained ability to make signings, but the January transfer window really does feel pivotal. Without some quality additions, this really is shaping up for a relegation battle. The board need to make some money available (even if it's through offloading some "star players") or let Pearson go. Star players , not many out there today . conway & Scott decent , that’s it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Where are all the Pearson lovers gone? Quick enough to call us out when we win! The bloke is taking us out of this division and it ain't up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 That was ******* abysmal, no other description for it. Worst defeat for a long time. Stoke we’re shit and we gave them 3 points. Not interested in a word Nige has got to say after sitting through that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Well that was absolute pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Andy082005 said: As I’ve said before, I can throw around suggestions but that isn’t my job. Surely you don’t truely believe this is the best this squad of players can do!? I cannot believe people still believe the current performance and form over the last 6-12 months is acceptable. Who are the alternatives you’d suggest out of interest? And available without a fee or for very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Northern Red said: Yeah. Probably shouldn't count it then. Not even sure why you want him gone when you'll only turn on the next one after about 6 games. All joking aside and I know I play up a bit on here, but seriously - you cannot honestly think this is the best we should be hoping for? You don’t honestly think there arnt managers out there who could get a better tune out of these players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, redkev said: Star players , not many out there today . conway & Scott decent , that’s it Scott PRODUCED **** all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Not a great deal to be positive about today NR. I'm not one to ask for the Manager's head but strong questions need to be asked now. It was a terrible 'performance'. We could be in trouble, sadly. I haven't defended the performance. My question is why certain people were nowhere to be seen after a win last week yet are all over it like a dose of the clap today. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, frenchred said: Where are all the Pearson lovers gone? Quick enough to call us out when we win! The bloke is taking us out of this division and it ain't up! Many of us are still here and not going anywhere. And, at least we're not French! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Numero Uno said: That was ******* abysmal, no other description for it. Worst defeat for a long time. Stoke we’re shit and we gave them 3 points. Not interested in a word Nige has got to say after sitting through that. I can't understand that after a really good spell for 15-20 mins first half we then sat back and let them into it before HT. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Numero Uno said: Scott PRODUCED **** all. I agree but he and Tommy are our only assets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: Who are the alternatives you’d suggest out of interest? And available without a fee or for very little. I would rather take a punt on a newbie like QPR and Ipswich have done / did. Almost 2 years in charge and we are still just as vulnerable at the back as we’re when he joined. And that’s regardless of the change in playing personnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) Manager doesn't matter. Steve Lansdown is to blame and things won't change until he finally admits that and sells the club. Edited December 17, 2022 by An Outstanding Human Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I haven't defended the performance. My question is why certain people were nowhere to be seen after a win last week yet are all over it like a dose of the clap today. Fair comment NR. I would hope I'm not included in that number. I, like many, try to find positives in a defeat but am struggling today. Let's be honest, we stank the Gate out today, it was awful. Edited December 17, 2022 by Ska Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturgess Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, redkev said: Star players , not many out there today . conway & Scott decent , that’s it I was using the term loosely, but there may well be some monies through either sale of “assets” or off-loading wages of those that won’t be here next season. Basically, something needs to give. What’s the point in an experienced manager who will come with a commensurate wage if you won’t/can’t back him. Edited December 17, 2022 by Sturgess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Super said: I can't understand that after a really good spell for 15-20 mins first half we then sat back and let them into it before HT. I said earlier on we lost that game doodling about between us scoring and half time 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Andy082005 said: As I’ve said before, I can throw around suggestions but that isn’t my job. Surely you don’t truely believe this is the best this squad of players can do!? I cannot believe people still believe the current performance and form over the last 6-12 months is acceptable. I’m interested as to where your mind is football wise, clearly this is a forum, so unless one of us is sitting on £50m to spaff up the wall on a football club, the. No one’s opinion is going to matter. I’m not going to argue that todays performance was even close to being marginally acceptable, and you are fully entitled to be critical, but make the debate interesting rather than a rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firstyardleftinbed Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Sturgess said: I've steadfastly supported Pearson and the challenges he's faced with constrained ability to make signings, but the January transfer window really does feel pivotal, as without some quality additions, this really is shaping up for a relegation battle. The board need to make some money available (even if it's through offloading some "star players") or let Pearson go. Completely agree. I would take any reasonable offer Semenyo/Bentley/Dasilva and invest in a CB who can head the ball and a CM who can run. I've always thought Pearson is the right man for where we are, and still do for the moment but we're far too easy to play against and I don't think he's helped that in recent games with the way he's set us up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Oh and good to see some familiar back on the thread. Missed you last week we`ve all had a nice int break and now we are back, nothings changed the slide continues ...WBA, Millwall Coventry, Swansea, Brum must be shi1ting themselves seeing us coming for them. We need to change and no not in the transfer window that could but wont save us either. The big man is not for changing though and he will let NP take us to where he takes us and that imo will be the next div down, unless we are very, very lucky. Edited December 17, 2022 by gl2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) Poor game. Until the 88th minute, Stoke had two chances, both gifted to them by a bloke who is not a central defender. Meanwhile, we have a perfectly good central defender not in the 18. I don’t understand it. Unless someone tells me Rob Atkinson is, for some reason, unavailable. He seems to have been out of favour since the Lincoln game despite doing well for us generally. Seem familiar? See Cam Pring. Who surprise surprise is not doing too badly now he’s in the team. And how does Chris Martin make the 18 when we have Semenyo and Bell to come on? Edited December 17, 2022 by firstdivision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Super said: I can't understand that after a really good spell for 15-20 mins first half we then sat back and let them into it before HT. Yep, game should have been put to bed in that spell. The other 75-80 minutes was terrible. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Super said: I can't understand that after a really good spell for 15-20 mins first half we then sat back and let them into it before HT. That’s what frustrates me. Early season performances, and the likes of the Sheff U game show what this side can be capable of. The lack of consistency is such a hammer blow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, An Outstanding Human said: Manager doesn't matter. Steve Lansdown is to blame and thongs won't change until he finally admits that and sells the club. I agree. Not changing my smalls until he sells. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennieb Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I cant really believe the management kept telling our blokes to keep hitting long balls against souttar surely, I'm not a pearson fan but f##k me surely the senior players need to have a look at themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Would you let Nige spend the money from the sale of the 'bright young things' in January? One /all of them are going to have to go I guess, to raise funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Thought we had a chance for equaliser then Martin come on. Semenyo thought was at least trying to make things happen. Then was thrown wide for CM and barely had a touch. 2 of the softest goals you will see. Time and time again players are left unattended by anyone in a city shirt in or near our penalty area. A long straight ball that should be dealt with knocked down and free man edge of area. Second one think it was good initial defending by possibly Pring but deflected fell to them unmarked in our area yet again. We actually carved our goal out a bit by individual play something they did not really threaten with. To come away 2-1 losers really irks because they look avoidable by most other sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Lennieb said: I cant really believe the management kept telling our blokes to keep hitting long balls against souttar surely, I'm not a pearson fan but f##k me surely the senior players need to have a look at themselves He didn’t tell Max to shout for the first goal and not get there either. However when the overall display is as poor as that he has to take responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: I’m interested as to where your mind is football wise, clearly this is a forum, so unless one of us is sitting on £50m to spaff up the wall on a football club, the. No one’s opinion is going to matter. I’m not going to argue that todays performance was even close to being marginally acceptable, and you are fully entitled to be critical, but make the debate interesting rather than a rant. Why would getting rid of Pearson and getting a new manager cost £50m? How much COULD It cost this club if we carry on in the same vein? We have some tidy players here. We certainly shouldnt be talking about relegation. We need a coach who can first and foremost set us up to be hard to break down. We regularly gift two goals a game We have changed personell at the back over the 18-24 months he is been here and it’s the same issues this week as it was last week, the week before, 6 months ago etc etc When do we start looking at the one common factor in all of this? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: That’s what frustrates me. Early season performances, and the likes of the Sheff U game show what this side can be capable of. The lack of consistency is such a hammer blow. Exactly, we can barely string two decent performances together. Especially defensively. It’s killing us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Sell sell sell, to USA, Arabs, anyone SL has had his time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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