Popular Post Silvio Dante Posted February 13 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 13 As someone who has been critical of LMs game management and the inability to complete a 90 minute performance, can I be one of the first to say that from minute 1 to 90 that was superb. The only thing missing half one was cutting edge and that came with aplomb second half. The subs were right, the game was managed excellently and we made a very good side look bloody ordinary. Superb by all concerned tonight. But especially Matty James. 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Second that. Questions were asked, but tonight was brilliant. We scored and I feared we’d sit back like Saturday. Nope. Really impressive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfc3660 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 A really inspired performance by all. We looked a little leggy towards the end by not surprising by the performance we put in tonight and the run of games we have had. Well done lads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Absolutely, so happy for Sam Bell and Harry Cornick. And brilliant from Manning . 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Very good to see, now back it up with a similar performance vs qpr please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I thought the same. I've seen that opening 45m where we go in the best team a few times, only for us to lose the impetus in the second half. Not tonight, we topped it and managed the game brilliantly. An outstanding 90m, a huge well earnt credit to all involved. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middsie Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 The best thing for me was we kept going and looked like we were trying to score even at 3-0. Let's keep this up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Shame the game lasted 97 minutes. Gutted not to keep a clean sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Absolutely brilliant, I really feel it’s all starting to click, he’s exaggerated the style at the start and you can see him taking it back now. The players have clearly bought into it. We are really starting to look like a proper good side. I really like LM and I like what he’s doing, it’s not always going to be exciting and some weeks it will be a bit boring but it’s effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 On the theme, it was interesting to listen to Radio Bristol post match where LM opined that we’d been up to the standard in 45 minutes or 60 minutes in games (other than Leeds) but that was indeed a first time where we’d done it the whole game. He did reference James in the post match as well in terms of speaking to the side and saying similar - I wonder if he’s viewing James as more integral dressing room wise and thinking it may be a very good idea to retain him. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Manning - got it spot on. Kudus to him and the coaching team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 We only won because they were knackered and played well under par. Also, we are a very average team. (according to the Southampton forum) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 11 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I wonder if he’s viewing James as more integral dressing room wise and thinking it may be a very good idea to retain him. Bloody hope so! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 10 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: On the theme, it was interesting to listen to Radio Bristol post match where LM opined that we’d been up to the standard in 45 minutes or 60 minutes in games (other than Leeds) but that was indeed a first time where we’d done it the whole game. He did reference James in the post match as well in terms of speaking to the side and saying similar - I wonder if he’s viewing James as more integral dressing room wise and thinking it may be a very good idea to retain him. With Bird coming in (Scored again tonight ) And if we are serious about giving it a go next season , personally Od be looking to retain Joe and Matty Midfield sorted with breathing space for injuries and for rotation 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 15 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: With Bird coming in (Scored again tonight ) And if we are serious about giving it a go next season , personally Od be looking to retain Joe and Matty Midfield sorted with breathing space for injuries and for rotation You’d think so wouldn’t you? The more I think on tonight and how it was a shape we were comfortable with and therefore it’s one you refine to get the best chance of success, it says to me that the (again, without getting hung up on formations) 4-2-1-3 as played is our way forward. Every good side needs two players per position. If we renew James and Williams, and even disregarding Naismith/assuming no academy come through then you’d have the following for the “2” TGH/James/Williams/Bird I think that looks decent at this level. The “1” is then covered by Knight - possibly Stokes depending on development as backup. I keep coming back to - would we sign James or Williams if they didn’t play for us. I would, and I think they fit in the formation we play best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 For me , everything good about Manning’s style of football combined with everything good about Pearsons was on display tonight ! It was a hybrid performance . I think that Manning’s style has massively improved the technical ability of the players . Our passing is so much sharper now . Add into the mix , excellent counter attacking football that we haven’t seen much of since Nige left and you have a squad that have clearly learned masses from BOTH of this seasons coaches and tonight put it all together . 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: You’d think so wouldn’t you? The more I think on tonight and how it was a shape we were comfortable with and therefore it’s one you refine to get the best chance of success, it says to me that the (again, without getting hung up on formations) 4-2-1-3 as played is our way forward. Every good side needs two players per position. If we renew James and Williams, and even disregarding Naismith/assuming no academy come through then you’d have the following for the “2” TGH/James/Williams/Bird I think that looks decent at this level. The “1” is then covered by Knight - possibly Stokes depending on development as backup. I keep coming back to - would we sign James or Williams if they didn’t play for us. I would, and I think they fit in the formation we play best. You could argue on tonight’s performance and the players you and Shelts mentioned that you don’t need Twine / no10. I honestly don’t think Twine could do what Knight did tonight with Conway in leading the press / block. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: You could argue on tonight’s performance and the players you and Shelts mentioned that you don’t need Twine / no10. I honestly don’t think Twine could do what Knight did tonight with Conway in leading the press / block. Inclined to agree Dave albeit vs those deeper lying more frustrating opponents at AG, Twine could be very useful IMO. Nice problem to have at the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 (edited) Have had a few celebratory jars after the game as a hangover is always ok when it’s worth it on a school night. What an absolutely superb performance. Incredible. Knew it was there from the FA cup games but tonight it came to fruition. More more more of the same please. Up the ******* City. Onwards! PS please can we give James a new deal. Edited February 14 by lenred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 6 minutes ago, lenred said: Have had a few celebratory jars after the game as a hangover is always ok when it’s worth it on a school night. What an absolutely superb performance. Incredible. Knew it was there from the FA cup games but tonight it came to fruition. More more more of the same please. Up the ******* City. Onwards! PS please can we give James a new deal. Seconded. Williams too IMO. Quick browse of the Championship As It Happened says it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: Seconded. Williams too IMO. Quick browse of the Championship As It Happened says it all. Very much so. Absolutely outstanding once again - as good as he was against Forest. And that was very very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 14 minutes ago, lenred said: Have had a few celebratory jars after the game as a hangover is always ok when it’s worth it on a school night. What an absolutely superb performance. Incredible. Knew it was there from the FA cup games but tonight it came to fruition. More more more of the same please. Up the ******* City. Onwards! PS please can we give James a new deal. PS - it’s half-term! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: PS - it’s half-term! For others in the household but not for me unfortunately! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 5 hours ago, Davefevs said: You could argue on tonight’s performance and the players you and Shelts mentioned that you don’t need Twine / no10. I honestly don’t think Twine could do what Knight did tonight with Conway in leading the press / block. I agree with this against Southamptton and would always start Knight against better teams. If you come back and say something similar against QPR, Sheff Wed etc etc , teams we should be creating chances against then we will most definitely be in the play off race. Won't hold my breath though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 A lot said about how quiet the crowd was tonight at certain times but I honestly thought it was down to the compelling nature of the match ( very cat & mouse first half ) then when the goals came you could hear the noise levels rise dramatically. Nothing to do with poor atmosphere just a compelling watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 That's got to be one of our finest ever Championship performances. Simply superb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, reddogkev said: That's got to be one of our finest ever Championship performances. Simply superb. Our win at Watford this season was up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 9 minutes ago, mozo said: Our win at Watford this season was up there too. As noted on another thread. These are our two best performances of the season and the two that least resemble "Manning-ball". The only thing we can hope is that he now recognises what works and fine-tunes that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Just now, Steve Watts said: As noted on another thread. These are our two best performances of the season and the two that least resemble "Manning-ball". The only thing we can hope is that he now recognises what works and fine-tunes that. He was the Head coach so it must be Manning-ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Extended highlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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