W-S-M Seagull Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Indeed we are. Because we struggle to keep possession against Luton, Swansea, Millwall etc. Which begs the question, are we capable of retaining the ball at all against one of the best teams in the world? As far as I can tell, we won't have anything to counter attack with unless several of our lot have the game of their lives, far beyond anything we've seen them produce so far. Who knows, they may surprise us yet but I can see it being a bit like the one way traffic in the Lionesses game the other night. It wasn't like that in the two previous games against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 hours ago, BigTone said: Take them out on the lash the night before for a pint or ten of Natch Can I put it on your tab, Tone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: And then treat them to a pre-match meal of Mr Clarke`s finest cuisine? Shoe pastry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 I expect a 4-5-1. Defending in numbers . But to me the key is when we get the ball we have to hit at pace in numbers . We have the pace. Play forward through Scotty who has to find those pin point balls to our forwards. We not got much of a chance . But we do have a chance. It's the FA cup shocks do happen. COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Have fun to meet one of the best team in the world. We have nothing to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 16 hours ago, BigTone said: I know after 10 pints I feel I am more attractive to those of the opposite sex. How ironic! 16 hours ago, David Brent said: Not for me…I hadn’t seen it Was only joshing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 14 hours ago, Curr Avon said: Can I put it on your tab, Tone? No problem, its under the name @TonyTonyTony 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, mozo said: Was only joshing So was I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Get agent Semenyo to take a few out tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) Well they are making Bournemouth run around in circles (currently 0-2) and they look frightening in attack; so we need to run around...a lot and hope they play no first teamers. Then a 3rd penalty in a row in the last minute for us would do just fine. We have NO HOPE sorry Edited February 25, 2023 by gl2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, gl2 said: Well they are making Bournemouth run around in circles (currently 0-2) and they look frightening in attack; so we need to run around...a lot and hope they play no first teamers. Then a 3rd penalty in a row in the last minute for us would do just fine. We have NO HOPE sorry Yeah hopefully they don't hit double figures. Don't you remember 74? Leeds unbeaten against little old Bristol City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Man City 3 up against Bournemouth….Tuesday will be interesting…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 24/02/2023 at 14:23, mozo said: Naturally we have to sit in and absorb pressure to frustrate Man City and put them out of their flow. It's a risky business but we don't have much choice. If you're going to be mostly defending, you absolutely must have a threat going forward too. My crazy plan is this... Bell to spearhead the attack. He has one lethal weapon that the Man City defence will struggle with; PACE. Don't play Bell wide where Walker will keep up with him. Play him central, and hope he can latch onto a clearance (or even a pass, if we can muster a few of those!) The pace of Bell and the sheer class of Scott, give us a chance to get out and give Man City problems. I might be off my nut, but I would also be tempted to play JD left full back and Pring left forward. Print is comfortable going forward but also we would have a defensive balance that side. might be off my nut, but I would also be tempted to play JD left full back and Pring left forward. Print is comfortable going forward but also we would have a defensive balance that side. This is what happened towards the end of the game today, so NP does know about using them like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: Man City 3 up against Bournemouth….Tuesday will be interesting…. They must be worried, De.Bruyne and Silva rested before Tuesdays encounter.!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: They must be worried, De.Bruyne and Silva rested before Tuesdays encounter.!!!! Terrified….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 0-4 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 4-0 now and still another 40 mins left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Nice to see the FFP cheats getting a stuffing by Man City 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 34 minutes ago, gl2 said: Well they are making Bournemouth run around in circles (currently 0-2) and they look frightening in attack; so we need to run around...a lot and hope they play no first teamers. Then a 3rd penalty in a row in the last minute for us would do just fine. We have NO HOPE sorry Yes we have no hope in a one off cup game in a competition that is famous for cup shocks. No we don't need to run around. That's the trap teams fall in to. Running around chasing shadows just wastes energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 33 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: They must be worried, De.Bruyne and Silva rested before Tuesdays encounter.!!!! That’s rather worrying , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 They've also brought the engine room off after 55 minutes. Rodri and Gundogan both getting a breather now. They'll be full strength on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Pretty obvious….we saved up our scoring chances today, ready for Tuesday, whilst Man City have used up all theirs… …maybe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) Will be interesting with the game being on terrestrial tv to see if the game is being filmed from the moon like normal Edited February 25, 2023 by joe jordans teeth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, gl2 said: Well they are making Bournemouth run around in circles (currently 0-2) and they look frightening in attack; so we need to run around...a lot and hope they play no first teamers. Then a 3rd penalty in a row in the last minute for us would do just fine. We have NO HOPE sorry We had no hope against Ibrahimovic, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku and co either... 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 26 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: We had no hope against Ibrahimovic, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku and co either... Different gravy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted February 25, 2023 Admin Share Posted February 25, 2023 This new thing we are trying out of getting a penalty every game will help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, joe jordans teeth said: Will be interesting with the game being on terrestrial tv to see if the game is being filmed from the moon like normal My missus said this, watching the Lionesses game in the week. She know understands why I come home with vertigo after home games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, elhombrecito said: We had no hope against Ibrahimovic, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku and co either... True and that's the spirit in which we all should approach Tuesday. Except... we're nowhere near as good as we were in Jan 2018 so you're not comparing like with like. Fingers crossed, though! Edited February 25, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Other than taking out Haaland within the first couple of minutes I have no idea, in fact it's a pretty scary prospect now it comes down to it! I would play Bell, he'll be an unknown to Man City, has real pace and that can always be a problem for any defender. Target John Stones, he's always got a mistake in him. Alex Scott might get a bit more freedom than he's used to against typical Championship midfield thugs..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsontour Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 The odds on sky bet for us to win 1-0 are the same as the odds for Man City to beat us 6-0….harsh…but possibly fair… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Effective ones??..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Ian M said: This new thing we are trying out of getting a penalty every game will help. Makes you wonder why we didn't try that strategy before. Silly Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 It sounded from Nige post match that we'll just play our usual game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 15 hours ago, fgrsimon said: Other than taking out Haaland within the first couple of minutes I have no idea, in fact it's a pretty scary prospect now it comes down to it! I would play Bell, he'll be an unknown to Man City, has real pace and that can always be a problem for any defender. Target John Stones, he's always got a mistake in him. Alex Scott might get a bit more freedom than he's used to against typical Championship midfield thugs..... I wouldn't recommend it - he's unlikely to be playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 If it was any other team in the Prem I would have said we have a chance, but I just don’t see it. Just want to give them a game, I do think we will score however I’m going with a 4-1 defeat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Fill the ground with RED smoke bombs as teams come out and a few of us run on in the smoke with hammers and do their knee caps -job done NEXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Selfless Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Sneak mehmeti on the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 There’s no getting away from it, this is going to be one very very tough game but I wish the lads all the luck in the world and hope that they can give it a good go and do us proud…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 What do we need to cope with Man City? About half a dozen tanks diverted to Ashton Gate while en route to Ukraine. A newly constructed Berlin Wall. And a well paid referee to ensure that we get every decision instead of the Sky Blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Max to have the game of his career, Tomas to remind us of how good an experienced international defender he still is, and everyone else chasing, harrying and giving their all for the cause... Then we can stay in the game, all game Oh and Zak to just do what he does, IE play like a bloke reborn, player of the season. COYR Ps hope the ref isn't all pally with the Prem boys, let's face it, they usually are in these matches. Edited February 26, 2023 by AppyDAZE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 18 hours ago, fgrsimon said: I would play Bell, he'll be an unknown to Man City, I suspect Man City may have glimpsed him on EFL highlights - or possibly have one or two scouts who attend games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Haven't scrolled the thread, but I don't think we should employ any tactics to beat Man City because it is very, very ****ing unlikely. We should just go for it, enjoy it and try to play our own game. That will increase our chances of victory from 1% to about 8%. (figures in no way scientific) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Wells has to start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 "Get into 'em and **** 'em up" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I think the biggest tactic that we need to employ is to believe that we CAN win. Reading this thread has been a little depressing. Whilst I expect us to lose, I do believe we can win and im going to Ashton Gate on Tuesday night with the belief that we can pull off a shock. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Me and Mrs R&W will be watching the game at Ibenza Square Benalmádena if anyone fancies joining us…….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Williams Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Me and Mrs R&W will be watching the game at Ibenza Square Benalmádena if anyone fancies joining us…….. I raise you, Rio De Janeiro - if anyone’s here give me a shout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Me and Mrs R&W will be watching the game at Ibenza Square Benalmádena if anyone fancies joining us…….. It's going to be down to as low as 2 degrees there Tuesday night (Weds morn) so wrap up, shame the Euro bar has gone you will have to make do with paying an outrageous 2 Euros a pint, :laugh:. Edited February 27, 2023 by pillred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 7 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I think the biggest tactic that we need to employ is to believe that we CAN win. Reading this thread has been a little depressing. Whilst I expect us to lose, I do believe we can win and im going to Ashton Gate on Tuesday night with the belief that we can pull off a shock. I think we are gonna give them a really good game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) On 25/02/2023 at 01:22, Ska Junkie said: Could we move it at half time though? Anyone know any brickies? You rang !!! I hear a certain Donald Trump is good at building walls Edited February 27, 2023 by bpexile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, bpexile said: You rang !!! I hear a certain Donald Trump is good at building walls Well you see he's not is he? He talked a lot about a wall but in reality built virtually nothing. On account of being full of shit. It is amazing how people believe some things with the only evidence being what a proven liar says. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 57 minutes ago, The Bard said: Well you see he's not is he? He talked a lot about a wall but in reality built virtually nothing. On account of being full of shit. It is amazing how people believe some things with the only evidence being what a proven liar says. I suppose Bojo could park his bus… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, The Bard said: Well you see he's not is he? He talked a lot about a wall but in reality built virtually nothing. On account of being full of shit. It is amazing how people believe some things with the only evidence being what a proven liar says. I did say "I hear" not "he is" , what I will say is that he's been very good at building barriers between society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Even if Man City win, they will leave Ashton Gate, still never having won a league match on our hallowed ground. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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