Birmingham City away match thread

[ZiderEyed]

4 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said:

Who had the other 10% ?

Marina Dolman playing keep away with Bacuna and Mehmeti, she’s bossing it tbf

Edited December 29, 2023 by ZiderEyed

[Woofyourkipper]

1 minute ago, AppyDAZE said:

It’s been a poor half of football, why pick on one player?

No one is picking on one single player mate,bottom line is we should be 2 up.

absolute sitters and free headers

[eardun]

4 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said:

Who had the other 10% ?

Ref had a touch to be fair 

[mozo]

Overall I'm happy that we shut the home crowd up and nullified Birmingham, who so far look happy to play on the break.

Great half by Joe Williams imo. The Brum co-comms guy said JW was running the midfield and I agree 100%. Good both with the ball and without.

Sykes put 3 great crosses in so job done by him, Mehmeti utterly disappointing in every way.

Generally, we've been lacking in our execution. Probably every City player has played a bad ball or three.

If we can raise our standards by 10% we snatch a winner.

[Benneythered]

The presenter in the studio on Robins TV is so enthusiastic he looks and sounds so bored.

[Dolman Block B]

5 minutes ago, DaveF said:

What happened to the other 10%?

Was in the concourse

[REDOXO]

2 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

There we go. Not sure why you laughed then? 

 

3 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

There we go. Not sure why you laughed then? 

Because you’re funny!

See what happens in the second half. We were intent on moving them around as they are not deep on the bench. 
 

A lot of football to be played more than one way!

[bcfc01]

11 minutes ago, Fuber said:

Disagree with that. Has made about 4 of 10 attempted passes.

Along with most others tbf.

TGH just doing little 5 yard passes side or back, playing too safe, at least Williams is trying to get us going. I'd give TGH 10 minutes and if no improvement get him off for James. Same for Mehmeti, 10 minutes, if no improvement get Bell on.

Just about every player is off his game other than Vyner, Dickie (despite some very dodgy runs forward), and Williams. The rest are anonymous really. Sykes has his man on toast if he goes for it, but hasn't so far. Mehmeti is back to his old self, Wells isolated. Bit of a deja vu performance from a little while ago.

Hopefully, they'll come out second half less passive and a bit more positive after 69% possession with a couple of headers from Mehmeti and no attempts on target. Been here before...

[IAmNick]

11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Quite a few players read the forum after the game. Just seems that he has done well recently but is 45 mins away from fans turning again 

Fair enough. I wouldn't sub him yet, but I don't think he's being unfairly attacked either. That's quite different imo.

Let's hope he comes out for the second half, continues to get in the good positions he has been and makes the most of them this time.

[wendyredredrobin]

Mehmeti no output again and also missed two decent chances with his head (which he needs to learn to use in more ways than one).  I would probably sub him for Bell's pace though Conway could be another option.

[Wrongagain]

Birmingham are crap, with all our possession we are taking the easy option and passing the ball back far too often - even when there is a chance to attack - and will somebody inform our boring announcer the is no “ BacunIA “ on the pitch!

[Lew-T]

Joe Williams is perfect for a pitch like this and a side like Birmingham.

He‘s doing well, again.

[Ska Junkie]

At least the big guy 'Dukowicz' (?) isnt there anymore, usually scores against us.

 

[RollsRoyce]

Just now, Andy082005 said:

Personally think he looks a bit tired. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him subbed early in the second half 

He is a frustrating player. He has the ability, but his in-game play is very immature. You can see his fellow players throwing their arms up in the air time and again as he misses a pass, takes too long to release. He needs a lot more coaching, and is why his game time since last January has been limited. Bell having some in-game issues himself has made it a tough call between the pair. It is an area of weakness right now. I would expect any January business to address that position. 

[Alessandro]

Actually a decent first half in a scrappy game with quite a few of them not firing on all cylinders. 

TGH and Mehmeti scrappy in final third - latter missing two good chances.

Williams and Pring not at best on ball in the right places.

Knight took a long time to get into it.

Birmingham do look poor though, feel this really is a game to be won.

Conway on for Wells. 

[Curr Avon]

Conway for Wells.

[Ska Junkie]

TC on.

[ralphindevon]

1 minute ago, Lew-T said:

Joe Williams is perfect for a pitch like this and a side like Birmingham.

He‘s doing well, again.

Running the match according to Brum commentator

[johnheadbcfc]

1 minute ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Mehmeti no output again and also missed two decent chances with his head (which he needs to learn to use in more ways than one).  I would probably sub him for Bell's pace though Conway could be another option.

Bells pace? Seen him so many times but never think wow he's rapid... or is it just me

[alexukhc]

Is it me or was that the longest half time ever, just demolished a big pack of sensations 

[Lanterne Rouge]

1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said:

At least the big guy 'Dukowicz' (?) isnt there anymore, usually scores against us.

 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but he`s on the bench.

[WarksRobin]

Birmingham terrible, we have most of the possession. Why am I worried?

[One Team]

12 minutes ago, RollsRoyce said:

Any player who reads a fan's forum is insane. They tell you to avoid social media comments in any top-line sport. 

Ross M saying Wells sub was pre planned. 

[Better Red]

A lot of people moaning.

We are away from home and - 

Controlling the game

Had 70% possession

Should have scored at least 1

Kept Birmingham quiet

We are pretty much running the midfield.

Williams and Knight both having a good game.

Looks like Sykes has beating of full back.

Ok we lack a goal but come on we look the better team again..

 

[robinforlife2]

Surprised Wells subbed for Conway. Wasn't having a bad time. Can only assume it's time management having come back from injury. 

[W-S-M Seagull]

10 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

Mate, you’re weird. The reason I mention you was because YOU mentioned the other day about Manning and the amount of information he gave to the players. He explained it. I was being nice!!!!!!!! 
 

Where did I have a dig at NP? Are you okay? 
 

ps Pay your fiver. 

Have a day off from fishing mate. 

Happy new year. 

[Ska Junkie]

Just now, Lanterne Rouge said:

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but he`s on the bench.

Bollocks!

[eardun]

1 minute ago, Curr Avon said:

Conway for Wells.

Was worried Wells had a recurrence of his injury but pre-planned sub apparently according to Ross (to ease him back)

[wendyredredrobin]

2 minutes ago, johnheadbcfc said:

Bells pace? Seen him so many times but never think wow he's rapid... or is it just me

He has pace and energy.  He is young and needs to learn how to  make the most of those attributes.

[mozo]

More great work from Joe