brady bunch Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 After last nights results, we currently have the best form outside of the top 3 teams. "If" we win tonight, then we would have the joint best form with Burnley (4 wins and a draw)... Is there a chink of light gleaming at us far away up the table in sixth spot (currently occupied by the very out-of-form Watford).... I must stop sniffing the optimism gas.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Major Isewater Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, brady bunch said: After last nights results, we currently have the best form outside of the top 3 teams. "If" we win tonight, then we would have the joint best form with Burnley (4 wins and a draw)... Is there a chink of light gleaming at us far away up the table in sixth spot (currently occupied by the very out-of-form Watford).... I must stop sniffing the optimism gas.... Steady on, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Oh Sod that, ‘ We are going up say we are going up’ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Saturdays game mind on that form table (assuming we beat Wigan) In the words of Frank Carson “It’s a Cracker” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, brady bunch said: After last nights results, we currently have the best form outside of the top 3 teams. "If" we win tonight, then we would have the joint best form with Burnley (4 wins and a draw)... Is there a chink of light gleaming at us far away up the table in sixth spot (currently occupied by the very out-of-form Watford).... I must stop sniffing the optimism gas.... Steady on BB. Anyone who's supported City for any length of time knows, from bitter experience, that when we are on a decent run it's against a team like Wigan that things can unravel and we're brought down to earth with a bump! At this stage of the season teams like Wigan will be fighting fir their lives and will not make life easy. Having said that, it does seem that Pearson has instilled a touch of resilience in the players, that might just see them overcome any jitters. A solid win will set us up for Sunderland, which you'd expect to be the tougher task. A good result there and who knows! ....... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 minute ago, downendcity said: Steady on BB. Anyone who's supported City for any length of time knows, from bitter experience, that when we are on a decent run it's against a team like Wigan that things can unravel and we're brought down to earth with a bump! At this stage of the season teams like Wigan will be fighting fir their lives and will not make life easy. Having said that, it does seem that Pearson has instilled a touch of resilience in the players, that might just see them overcome any jitters. A solid win will set us up for Sunderland, which you'd expect to be the tougher task. A good result there and who knows! ....... A solid performance & 3 points in what is assuredly a banana skin tonight & we will go to Sunderland very much with our tail's up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, downendcity said: Steady on BB. Anyone who's supported City for any length of time knows, from bitter experience, that when we are on a decent run it's against a team like Wigan that things can unravel and we're brought down to earth with a bump! At this stage of the season teams like Wigan will be fighting fir their lives and will not make life easy. Having said that, it does seem that Pearson has instilled a touch of resilience in the players, that might just see them overcome any jitters. A solid win will set us up for Sunderland, which you'd expect to be the tougher task. A good result there and who knows! ....... Fingers crossed we fell them. At least we aren't playing the tricky trees!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 We still need to do it over the course of the season. Much as we can dream, I really think the goal for the rest of the season has to be to build cohesion and consistency and ensure the players go into the summer break confident and ready for what next year brings. If we can then couple that with using the remaining Semenyo money and any other money from player sales or salary savings on smart, sustainable recruitment, we could go into next season with a really strong platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 As much as I am counseling for feet to remain on the ground - this is also our best 10-game run of form under Pearson. The last time we took 16 points from a possible 30 was in the middle of Holden's run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Has Nige won 3 in a row with City yet? Presume not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) 57 minutes ago, mozo said: Has Nige won 3 in a row with City yet? Presume not. Not in the league. In all competitions yes he has, twice. Both this season: 1. August 2022 - Luton home 2-0, Cardiff home, 2-0, Wycombe home (EFL Cup), 3-1. 2. CURRENT RUN! - WBA home 3-0, PNE away 2-1, Norwich home 1-0. He's not managed 4 wins in a row...yet. Edited February 15, 2023 by ExiledAjax 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 15/02/2023 at 11:49, Son of Fred said: A solid performance & 3 points in what is assuredly a banana skin tonight & we will go to Sunderland very much with our tail's up.. On the other hand................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 8 hours ago, downendcity said: On the other hand................... Sunderland will not be so intent on stopping us play, they need a win as much as we would like one. Wigan were very much on the draw is a good away result side. I expect Bell Wells and Sykes to start and us to continue on the counter attack away from home against a team that will be pushing forward. The wild cards are who will start out of Weimann the boy from Wigan and dare I say it Scott. We have a very decent squad now so take your pick in several positions. However I expect the back four and goalkeeper as you were plus James and Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Sunderland will not be so intent on stopping us play, they need a win as much as we would like one. Wigan were very much on the draw is a good away result side. I expect Bell Wells and Sykes to start and us to continue on the counter attack away from home against a team that will be pushing forward. The wild cards are who will start out of Weimann the boy from Wigan and dare I say it Scott. We have a very decent squad now so take your pick in several positions. However I expect the back four and goalkeeper as you were plus James and Williams. Think we'll go Mehmeti, Wells, Sykes...and no way that Scott doesn't start...and the rest? - as you were. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Sunderland will not be so intent on stopping us play, they need a win as much as we would like one. Wigan were very much on the draw is a good away result side. I expect Bell Wells and Sykes to start and us to continue on the counter attack away from home against a team that will be pushing forward. The wild cards are who will start out of Weimann the boy from Wigan and dare I say it Scott. We have a very decent squad now so take your pick in several positions. However I expect the back four and goalkeeper as you were plus James and Williams. yep i expect to Sunderland to bring the game to us and we can enjoy countering more which we are set up better for. I'd like to see Mehmeti Scott and Sykes behind Wells on Saturday.I think it's harsh on Bell as he has been in great from but Mehmeti appears to be on Scott's wavelength and will help retain the ball more then Bell . Crazy to think what we'll do once we have Conway back a very exciting time to watch City! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, miketh2nd said: yep i expect to Sunderland to bring the game to us and we can enjoy countering more which we are set up better for. I'd like to see Mehmeti Scott and Sykes behind Wells on Saturday.I think it's harsh on Bell as he has been in great from but Mehmeti appears to be on Scott's wavelength and will help retain the ball more then Bell . Crazy to think what we'll do once we have Conway back a very exciting time to watch City! It’s an interesting one. Ball retention v counter attacking intent. I would go with Bell from the start with Wells, but hey who knows. What is obvious is we have a good squad and players to come back. Exciting it is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 I think it's clear that the signing of Mehmeti means that the pressure is on Bell to perform. His goals have been brilliant but his over contribution a little more average. Mehmeti looks determined to force his way in which hopefully will drive Bell to raise his game even further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 It's genuinely difficult to pick our front three on Saturday and it feels like it's been a long time since we were last able to say that. I think you can make a good case for Mehmeti or Bell and whoever gets left out will feel hard done by. I'd probably edge towards Bell purely because his movement is so good and, in my opinion, he could offer more on transition when you're looking to break. But, I mean... quite exciting either way, innit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, The Journalist said: It's genuinely difficult to pick our front three on Saturday and it feels like it's been a long time since we were last able to say that. I think you can make a good case for Mehmeti or Bell and whoever gets left out will feel hard done by. I'd probably edge towards Bell purely because his movement is so good and, in my opinion, he could offer more on transition when you're looking to break. But, I mean... quite exciting either way, innit? I'd like to see Mehmeti, Wells, Sykes. I think Mehmeti could do something with his crossing to Wells, and Sykes can then mop stuff up at the back post if those crosses miss Wells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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