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Nick

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A dour half. Neither team look like scoring. You need a Jobello in this formation, we have very little width, and dabo in particular isn't managing to get forward. The ball isn't sticking up front either.

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I can only imagine how many crosses Jobello would put in to Walker and their 4 defenders though.
 

Perryccfc

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Said I hated it before the game and hate it even more now. I didn’t think we were far off picking up results before. I think this is moving backwards slightly. Offering absolutely nothing going forward and still look suspect defending against a very poor team. I really hope he changes it back. I’ll support him and the team whatever though.
 

cc84cov

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A dour half. Neither team look like scoring. You need a Jobello in this formation, we have very little width, and dabo in particular isn't managing to get forward. The ball isn't sticking up front either.

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Jobello ? We aren’t using a system with wingers ? We need 2 up front the ball is getting wide we have nobody to aim at
 

mrtrench

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Very tight game. I think the only shot on target was Walker's chin. The most exciting discovery was that Hyam is sporting a cad's moustache. If anyone needs a knock-off watch or some nylons, get up to St. Andrew's for 9:30, as Dom has a ready supply from within his gaberdine mac.
 

curly_tom

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I think we look decent going forward but not enough options, presume McCallum is in for Giles as we need a more defensive full back but it shows going forward that we don't have Giles. Could do with a second striker for sure. So many in midfield which means we have a lot of possession but just can't get through them. They are pretty solid though despite looking a bit crap going forward. One of the weakest teams we've played for sure...
 

stupot07

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Jobello ? We aren’t using a system with wingers ? We need 2 up front the ball is getting wide we have nobody to aim at
We aren't because we don't have any on the pitch. We're basically playing 4141 with 4 central midfielders in the 4.... McCallum is getting forward, but Dabo isn't, and Hamer is offering no width on the right.

We didn't only play 1 up front when Jobello last played. Jobello was right wing, godden lone striker and Hiwula was left wing

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Esoterica

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A dour half. Neither team look like scoring. You need a Jobello in this formation, we have very little width, and dabo in particular isn't managing to get forward. The ball isn't sticking up front either.

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What you need in this formation is the 3 behind the striker to be getting up with and beyond Walker. It's a toothless formation without that and it hasn't happened because Mcfadzean is playing sweeper and the 3 get sucked in towards the DMs who are also deep, for the short ball from the CBs. It's hard to tell if it's just McFadz or your normal Robins first half tactical borefest. But there's been plenty of good stuff, occasional decent footy, some signs of learning the dark arts, Kelly and Dabo getting minutes. 0-0 might not be the best result but it draws a line in the sand for the season.
 

Greggs

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Said I hated it before the game and hate it even more now. I didn’t think we were far off picking up results before. I think this is moving backwards slightly. Offering absolutely nothing going forward and still look suspect defending against a very poor team. I really hope he changes it back. I’ll support him and the team whatever though.
good psot. i'm too pissed to have written it
 

Evo1883

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I like how people think Brum aren’t any good. They’re not a bad team and we have to stop leaking goals and so far the system has worked. Marisol hasn’t had a save to make
I understand we need to stop conceding, but we won't score enough goals in this system either... Need to find the balance

I'd argue walker needs to hold the ball up better and get his head up and wait for the runs etc... Godden much better at this as is I'd argue biamou.. But walker has the pace
 

cc84cov

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We aren't because we don't have any on the pitch. We're basically playing 4141 with 4 central midfielders in the 4.... McCallum is getting forward, but Dabo isn't, and Hamer is offering no width on the right.

We didn't only play 1 up front when Jobello last played. Jobello was right wing, godden lone striker and Hiwula was left wing

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Dabo and McCallum are doing the job of wingers but I do see your point we need 2 up front
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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Two drab teams
Can't argue with that, based in first half. Dabo clearly not up to speed. Shipley not getting into the game
If they had packer forwards who pressed us, we'd be struggling. Only 2 concerns are set pieces and Bela v Dabo (as he will be blowing) I'd have Max or Baka to support Walker. Please don't lose this City...
 

Frostie

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We aren't because we don't have any on the pitch. We're basically playing 4141 with 4 central midfielders in the 4.... McCallum is getting forward, but Dabo isn't, and Hamer is offering no width on the right.

We didn't only play 1 up front when Jobello last played. Jobello was right wing, godden lone striker and Hiwula was left wing

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McCallum gets forward to the edge of their box then turns back as there's nothing in front except Walker who's double marked.

The system has completely killed us going forward & we don't look any more solid defensively, just Birmingham are really poor. We've played in to their hands.
 

Hobo

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Big game for both sides. Both being cautious. It will open up once one team takes a chance.
 

procdoc

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Get Giles on left wing, Jobello on right wing and play O’Hare in the 10 role, works on Football Manager!
 

covcity4life

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Happy enough with performance and formation

Nees Shipley and o hare closer to walker

Jobello or Biamou for Shipley of he doesn't stwp up his game by 60th min.

He just seems to be there and never inpacting. Shame as when he does impact its usually quite special
 

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