Which City?

[phantom]

11 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

FWIW I’ve long said that I don’t think many teams come to AG and park the bus per se, I think a lot of teams see AG as a real opportunity to pick up a result. 

I wonder if many clubs come to AG8 and see a really nice ground and set up and raise their game because of it?

[Davefevs]

Just now, phantom said:

I wonder if many clubs come to AG8 and see a really nice ground and set up and raise their game because of it?

Dunno, you’d have to ask a Gashead, but it’s so long ago they might not recall!

[Kibs]

8 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

FWIW I’ve long said that I don’t think many teams come to AG and park the bus per se, I think a lot of teams see AG as a real opportunity to pick up a result.  There is of course the challenge of breaking down an organised defence, and for me (generally) that comes from playing too slow.  Perversely under Nigel (don’t blame me for mentioning his name) at times we tried to counter too quickly (yes that’s a criticism of him by me!), before we’d truly gained good possesion, and we would sloppily give the ball straight back.  Usually with Weimann having bombed on and out of position.

With all these things there’s some middle ground to be found, not too slow, not too quick.

Yeah I don’t think many teams park the bus against the mighty Bristol City, but they are aware that we can be a very effective counter attacking team. They’re also aware of our attacking deficiencies. 

And agree AG is definitely a place where teams fancy their chances!!! We’ve lost and drawn too many home games for what feels like several years now, another thing that has to change if we’re to make more significant progress.

[wendyredredrobin]

Some quick fixes for City would be to take quick throw ins and free kicks before the opposition have have a chance to set up for them.  I think Max also has to release the ball more quickly and he has an excellent throw on him.

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On 12/04/2024 at 14:08, pillred said:

I have to say that's a very negative spin on 4 good results, and I still don't agree that Leicester had a hatful of chances and should have been out of sight etc, don't forget we also had chances as well, we weren't lucky or outplayed in any way, and when 3 gas heads in the Duke grudgingly say we deserved the win take it from me we must have.

Fair enough, difference of opinion is fine. Leicester was one of our better performances since Manning took charge, but we were very fortunate to get anything from the game.

Today was another example. It's now 5 unbeaten, but that was dull, boring, painful to watch...again.