Match Thread Birmingham City away (5 Viewers)

[NortonSkyBlue]

Think we were poor in the second half. They were there for the taking but we didn't go for it. Disappointing.

Derby going to climb the league now. Think we can forget about them still being in the race.

If Derby are not in the race then nor are we.

 

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[Skybluefaz]

I must be the only one not yet sold on Gynecologeres. I mean he's clearly got better pedigree than Biamou and Baka but he's a direct upgrade, another defensive-minded forward. Not sure that's really what we needed, felt he looked lost when it came to beating a man, getting the ball out of his feet to get a shot off or playing a decisive pass in the final 3rd.

I suppose I feel like he's half the solution, if we can get Hamer and O'Hare around him quickly I think he could be really effective.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

I must be the only one not yet sold on Gynecologeres. I mean he's clearly got better pedigree than Biamou and Baka but he's a direct upgrade, another defensive-minded forward. Not sure that's really what we needed, felt he looked lost when it came to beating a man, getting the ball out of his feet to get a shot off or playing a decisive pass in the final 3rd.

I’m not sold either. He seems to need 4 touches before doing anything.

that being said, the knock down for Biamou was good, and overall he’s better than Bakayoko and Biamou.

 

[mark82]

I must be the only one not yet sold on Gynecologeres. I mean he's clearly got better pedigree than Biamou and Baka but he's a direct upgrade, another defensive-minded forward. Not sure that's really what we needed, felt he looked lost when it came to beating a man, getting the ball out of his feet to get a shot off or playing a decisive pass in the final 3rd.

Think he'll come into his own when Walker is back.

 

[skyblues83]

10 pens conceded this season now

 

[Frostie]

Big fan of 4 at the back and 2 up front. Sometimes the classics are the best

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We didn't play 2 up front, it was the same system as Wednesday.

 

[cc84cov]

We didn't play 2 up front, it was the same system as Wednesday.

More of a 3 with Gyo and O’Hare either side of max at times

 

[lifeskyblue]

McCallum came back well from conceding the pen I thought.

Yes he did...made a few good headers and cut off the supply. Even so his first half performance no where near his usual standard. For me his poorest display this season.


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[speedie87]

Well the good news is I think blues are worse than us so should hopefully finish above them

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Oggy keeps saying it's a clean sheet?!

 

[skyblues83]

Why does Oggy think we kept a clean sheet?

 

[Evo1883]

Next 5 games, we have it tough.... But QPR have it tough too... They could find themselves dragged in and are out of form

 

[Speedies_Chips]

Why does Oggy think we kept a clean sheet?

it's a bit like Biamou's goals - penalties don't count.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Some massive games on Tuesday night including ours at foot of table.

Wycombe vs Birmingham.....
Rotherham vs Derby.

 

[clint van damme]

Some massive games on Tuesday night including ours at foot of table.

Wycombe vs Birmingham.....
Rotherham vs Derby.

Us, Wycombe and Derby winning would do me

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Robins moaning that they had a longer rest period than us. A bit embarrassing really.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Are wycombe so far adrift of us that we hope they beat Birmingham.? I think so.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Robins moaning that they had a longer rest period than us. A bit embarrassing really.

He has a good point. But all the more reason to use his subs. So I kinda agree with you.

 

[Deleted member 2477]

Genius on the call in. "If you take away the penalty we could have snuck a 1-0 win"

yep but it wouldnt have been the winning goal

 

[TomRad85]

We didn't play 2 up front, it was the same system as Wednesday.

Alright then, with 2 strikers.

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[cc84cov]

Robins moaning that they had a longer rest period than us. A bit embarrassing really.

He says that but don’t use his squad

 

[TomRad85]

Are wycombe so far adrift of us that we hope they beat Birmingham.? I think so.

Definitely. Wycombe are gone.

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[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

He says that but don’t use his squad

Yeah, that was what I was getting at.

 

[clint van damme]

Robins moaning that they had a longer rest period than us. A bit embarrassing really.

And we'd had a longer break than Wednesday on Wednesday.
No point him moaning about it

 

[cc84cov]

And we'd had a longer break than Wednesday on Wednesday.
No point him moaning about it

Just don’t get why he doesn’t use subs in a game like that if he starts the same team Tuesday it’s 3 games in 6 days for them lads he will then moan

“there was some tired legs out there tonight”

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

he had a very poor game

Birmingham's main threat was Sanchez (talented player) and Birmingham tried to double up on McCallum noticeably from dead balls early on. Didn't have a good game, but penalty aside, he didn't shirk tackles etc. Just happened to be up against their best player.

 

[clint van damme]

Alright then, with 2 strikers.

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You're going to.have to get used to going through this tedious confirmation process on a regular basis now we're playing 4 4 2.

2 up front - actually when we we're in possession one of the strikers dropped in the the midfield to make it a 5.

4 in the midfield - actually it was a fluid diamond which could become a 4 4 3 or a 4 5 1

Get a bird lads

 

[TomRad85]

You're going to.have to get used to going through this tedious confirmation process on a regular basis now we're playing 4 4 2.

2 up front - actually when we we're in possession one of the strikers dropped in the the midfield to make it a 5.

4 in the midfield - actually it was a fluid diamond which could become a 4 4 3 or a 4 5 1

Get a bird lads

Yep, didn't think I'd have to argue that one. Clearly he's in a pedantic mood tonight.

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[clint van damme]

Yep, didn't think I'd have to argue that one. Clearly he's in a pedantic mood tonight.

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There's been a few at it and I'm only having a go tongue in cheek but
basically, whatever happens during the game,.The selection is 4 4 2

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Haven't backtracked through the process thread, bit did anybody hear Clive say Blues had brought on Mark Robins at half time (instead of Roberts) Oggy didn't even correct him.

 

[clint van damme]

Just don’t get why he doesn’t use subs in a game like that if he starts the same team Tuesday it’s 3 games in 6 days for them lads he will then moan

“there was some tired legs out there tonight”

I think he brought Shipley on to strengthen us down the left (didn't work).
I.think Allen's height was a factor in leaving him on the bench but those were his choices.
It is strange to moan about tired legs when you're not utilising your subs but the opposition are.
Not a bad point though as long as we win against Forest.

 

[cc84cov]

I think he brought Shipley on to strengthen us down the left (didn't work).
I.think Allen's height was a factor in leaving him on the bench but those were his choices.
It is strange to moan about tired legs when you're not utilising your subs but the opposition are.
Not a bad point though as long as we win against Forest.

Same side Tuesday for you mate ?

 

[clint van damme]

Same side Tuesday for you mate ?

I'd consider bringing McFaz in for Hyam and we need to do something about left back but is it too early for the Scottish lad?
Same midfield and strike force.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Osti
Gyokeres
Ohare till he got a knock
Hamer
James
All excellent

notable mention for Pask who looked good in a back 4

 

[cc84cov]

I'd consider bringing McFaz in for Hyam and we need to do something about left back but is it too early for the Scottish lad?
Same midfield and strike force.

Yes I think so but the subs will maybe need to come sooner not sure on fadz in a flat 4 mate hyam a lot quicker