Birmingham City away match thread

[Engvall’s Splinter]

1 minute ago, collier said:

I swear players have lost the ability over the years to head a ball. At pro level I don't get a player completely missing the ball almost when the ball is pretty much perfect height. I guess it's not something people practice as much nowadays with the focus on keeping it on the deck.

Think it was more a lack of anticipation than anything - looked delayed and on his heels at first glance. 

Edited December 29, 2023 by Engvall’s Splinter

[Bas's perfect hattrick]

Unbelievable miss from Mehmeti, but we are well in control so far. Dickie having a good game so far. Birmingham look like a team that are struggling. 

[redkev]

1 minute ago, Bas's perfect hattrick said:

Unbelievable miss from Mehmeti, but we are well in control so far. Dickie having a good game so far. Birmingham look like a team that are struggling. 

Shut it

[petehinton]

Our pressure will crack them at some point. You can tell that they’re petrified of conceding, such is their form. Showing no interest in attacking. 

[Silvio Dante]

Someone teach him how to head a ball

[siuk101]

Anis needs to work on his headers

[petehinton]

Oh anis, ******* Christ. 

[Roger Red Hat]

7 minutes ago, collier said:

I swear players have lost the ability over the years to head a ball. At pro level I don't get a player completely missing the ball almost when the ball is pretty much perfect height. I guess it's not something people practice as much nowadays with the focus on keeping it on the deck.

It's because there's no lace to aim your forehead at...

[nickolas]

Ffs Mehmeti!

[collier]

6 minutes ago, Engvall’s Splinter said:

Think it was more a lack of anticipation than anything - looked delayed and on his heels at first glance. 

Like I said I think it's a dying art. Mehmeti just confirming that by missing another. I hate to call that a sitter but its a very good chance again.

[UpTheReds]

If it was Wells for both those headed chances for Mehmeti we'd probably be ahead

[Engvall’s Splinter]

Just now, collier said:

Like I said I think it's a dying art. Mehmeti just confirming that by missing another. I hate to call that a sitter but its a very good chance again.

I take it back

[Baldyman]

Seriously wish the Robins TV commentator would actually commentate occasionally! I feel like I’m interrupting his cosy little chat with Mcrorie !! 

[Maesknoll Red]

14 minutes ago, The Coach said:

Can see why they’re excited by Donovan. 

He’s their ‘Sunshine Superman’

[luke_bristol]

A Birmingham supporting mate is there and messaged me and said there are already arguments among the home fans and someone has stormed out, are they really that bad?! We have 73% possession according  to the BBC!

[AddisonRoad]

Sykes has their left back on toast. Looking dangerous every time we have the ball wide on the right. 

[Silvio Dante]

On the subject of Anis, you can see (and not just for the second header) he’s drifting central. Pring is then moving into a virtual LM role into the space created. Definitely intentional and something to watch.

[HOZDA]

Williams has been brilliant again, fairplay to him

[W-S-M Seagull]

3 hours ago, Ghost Rider said:

Just listened to the LM press conference. There were some interesting points, and it seems that we might see RM soon. I wonder if he'll make the bench tonight? Perhaps it's a bit soon, but he's certainly close.

I found it intriguing what he mentioned about the information provided to the players (this would be a good listen for you, @W-S-M Seagull). He discussed players adopting different playing styles, emphasizing the need to "stop them from thinking they're playing with shackles on," which I found to be a noteworthy comment. He singled out Pring as one of those players, and we have indeed observed changes in his movement further up the pitch and overlaps. Manning also acknowledged that he's aware he's demanding a lot from him at the moment, particularly in terms of physical demands.

Not sure why you have mentioned me in this? 

Also not sure why you've made a few indirect digs at NP. 

[95red]

Pretty poor so far to be honest 

[Ska Junkie]

This is a 'get the first and more will follow' game. 

If we score first, their confidence will dive.

ComeonCity

[And Its Smith]

3 minutes ago, HOZDA said:

Williams has been brilliant again, fairplay to him

Given the ball away a fair bit so far 

[MelksRed]

Need to turn possession into opportunity.....

[Andy082005]

4 minutes ago, luke_bristol said:

A Birmingham supporting mate is there and messaged me and said there are already arguments among the home fans and someone has stormed out, are they really that bad?! We have 73% possession according  to the BBC!

No - we are edging it but by no means are we much better then them so far 

At the minute very much the story of our season so far (apart from Watford) - some nice possession but lack of quality in the final third 

[Major Isewater]

Just now, Ska Junkie said:

This is a 'get the first and more will follow' game. 

If we score first, their confidence will dive.

ComeonCity

We seem to be having lots of the ball. Let’s make it count , Anis ! 

[MelksRed]

Not entirely happy with us playing about with it in such close proximity of Brum players....

Pring unlucky not to get there first....

[bcfc01]

Watching via a stream to the Brum TV, they just don't shut up.

Brum poor and us not much better, lots of passive passing.

Half an hour gone and its not got going yet.

Passing forward is just a bit off at the moment, but they are there for the taking.

[RedM]

27 minutes ago, slartibartfast said:

Sorry, but who cares ,when City are playing ?

I just thought people might like to see some photos of Ashton Gate, that's all. I haven't made any comment about the rugby game except the fact I am there.

[luke_bristol]

1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

No - we are edging it but by no means are we much better then them so far 

At the minute very much the story of our season so far (apart from Watford) - some nice possession but lack of quality in the final third 

I suspect part of their issue in the stands is that they’d normally expect to be winning by now!

[You Do The Dziekanowski]

I must have a different RobbinsTV stream. 
 

We are controlling the ball and look dangerous in their final third. With Sykes doing well. Just the majority of our possession is in our back 2 thirds, which has to be expected in this system. Draw teams on to you and then quickly get at them. 
 

The over hit passes in the final third are the only annoyance for me so far