Popular Post citywest30 Posted February 19, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Just watched the highlights and had read that Sykes was going to take it but Wells took it off him. However after watching it, I am convinced it was a clever ploy so that any gamesmanship from Sunderland was aimed at Sykes, who they thought was going to take it, allowing for Wells to sort himself our and remain composed. The keeper was trying so hard to put off Sykes, who was also protecting the spot, and then Wells just came over and took over with no complaints from Sykes, like he was expecting it. A clever plan me thinks. 32 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Nige literally confirmed this yesterday straight after the game 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Said same in Ole's match thread. Now let's have some clever planning/ thought on other set pieces please. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Was a top bit of shithousery. Though to be fair, they've had enough time to come up with ideas on how to approach it. 7 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 I wonder what the keeper was saying to Sykes. Something along the lines of you've waited this long and made all the headlines so now you're bound to miss?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Very nice to see. Especially after one of their players decided to have a lie down in the box to waste a bit more time after it was given 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Was a top bit of shithousery. Though to be fair, they've had enough time to come up with ideas on how to approach it. I understand work is set to begin on the training ground on Monday in preparation for our next penalty in April 2025. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Sykes was also able to protect the penalty spot by standing on it, as I suspect that it would have been 'accidently' vandalised by a Sunderland player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled Robin Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, LocoPal said: Sykes was also able to protect the penalty spot by standing on it, as I suspect that it would have been 'accidently' vandalised by a Sunderland player. It already had been. Alese had seriously kicked the $#|¥ out of it, got booked and then led down in the penalty area wanting treatment. Sykes did a great job protecting it and chirping at the GK until he retreated to his goal line 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 A bit off topic but the success of the penalty shows that these days you need to put some proper pace on the ball as well as be accurate. If that had been a tame effort the keeper would have saved it. Going for deception is becoming a 50/50 bet. Better than a lot of world cup pens we saw, nice one Nahki. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 19, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 53 minutes ago, italian dave said: I wonder what the keeper was saying to Sykes. Something along the lines of you've waited this long and made all the headlines so now you're bound to miss?! I'm sure I heard the keeper had saved the last three penalties he faced, including one in midweek? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, phantom said: I'm sure I heard the keeper had saved the last three penalties he faced, including one in midweek? Maybe he didn't save this one as he was in shock like the rest of us? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 57 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: A bit off topic but the success of the penalty shows that these days you need to put some proper pace on the ball as well as be accurate. If that had been a tame effort the keeper would have saved it. Going for deception is becoming a 50/50 bet. Better than a lot of world cup pens we saw, nice one Nahki. Also a big factor was that Wells hit the ball along the ground. Another six to nine inches higher and I believe their keeper would have saved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 One of the many positive things Nige has brought to the club is a bit of nastiness and mastery of the dark arts. He’s mentioned a few times about “nice little old family feel Bristol City” and how that’s not only been perceived but also welcomed; and now we are thankfully moving on from it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted February 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Nige literally confirmed this yesterday straight after the game Watched his post match presser and didn't hear that. Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, citywest30 said: Just watched the highlights and had read that Sykes was going to take it but Wells took it off him. However after watching it, I am convinced it was a clever ploy so that any gamesmanship from Sunderland was aimed at Sykes, who they thought was going to take it, allowing for Wells to sort himself our and remain composed. The keeper was trying so hard to put off Sykes, who was also protecting the spot, and then Wells just came over and took over with no complaints from Sykes, like he was expecting it. A clever plan me thinks. Sykes didn't just have an epiphany, he had breakfast at epiphanies! Edited February 19, 2023 by Curr Avon 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, One Team said: One of the many positive things Nige has brought to the club is a bit of nastiness and mastery of the dark arts. He’s mentioned a few times about “nice little old family feel Bristol City” and how that’s not only been perceived but also welcomed; and now we are thankfully moving on from it. I’m not sure I’d call the penalty incident nasty or a dark art……just smart and clever. But I agree; we’re much more adept now at, for example, the deliberate foul that stops a potential break in its tracks, and does so early on before it becomes red/yellow card territory. We did that a few times yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, italian dave said: I’m not sure I’d call the penalty incident nasty or a dark art……just smart and clever. But I agree; we’re much more adept now at, for example, the deliberate foul that stops a potential break in its tracks, and does so early on before it becomes red/yellow card territory. We did that a few times yesterday. Yep, I'd just say we were becoming streetwise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: Yep, I'd just say we were becoming streetwise. Before we were Sesame Street wise . 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 59 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Before we were Sesame Street wise . And now we`re Bash Street wise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Before we were Sesame Street wise . Now Quality ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 7 hours ago, citywest30 said: Just watched the highlights and had read that Sykes was going to take it but Wells took it off him. However after watching it, I am convinced it was a clever ploy so that any gamesmanship from Sunderland was aimed at Sykes, who they thought was going to take it, allowing for Wells to sort himself our and remain composed. The keeper was trying so hard to put off Sykes, who was also protecting the spot, and then Wells just came over and took over with no complaints from Sykes, like he was expecting it. A clever plan me thinks. I agree 100% defo deliberate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 6 hours ago, The Exiled Robin said: It already had been. Alese had seriously kicked the $#|¥ out of it, got booked and then led down in the penalty area wanting treatment. Sykes did a great job protecting it and chirping at the GK until he retreated to his goal line Got booked for it too didn’t he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Before we were Sesame Street wise . And in today's edition of Sesame Street, the number is 469, and the letter is Y. Edited February 19, 2023 by Curr Avon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Am I being too optimistic thinking it’s gonna be like Bristol buses, you wait yonks for one then a few come one after another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 9 hours ago, Harry said: I understand work is set to begin on the training ground with the academy U14s on Monday in preparation for our next penalty More accurate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 hours ago, Curr Avon said: Sykes didn't just have an epiphany, he had breakfast at epiphanies! He did well to make Sunderland for kick off after brekkie at epiphanies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 7 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Am I being too optimistic thinking it’s gonna be like Bristol buses, you wait yonks for one then a few come one after another? Yep, all the evidence of the last 5 years points to another long wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Pezo said: Yep, all the evidence of the last 5 years points to another long wait. It's frightening to think that our next penalty taker hasn't yet signed for the academy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Pezo said: Yep, all the evidence of the last 5 years points to another long wait. With ones like this being turned down AFTER VAR have looked again, I don't see us getting one any time soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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