Match Thread Barnsley (H) (11 Viewers)

[covcity4life]

No he hasn’t.

Yes he has. You moaned he wasn't robertoncarlos. You moaned about James too. Fuck me all you do is moan actually.

Go on deflect by saying something about internet points

 

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[shmmeee]

It’s ugly as fuck for the second game in a row, but they’re showing so much fight that’s been missing at times this season.

Will be interesting to see how we set up next season if we survive. Do we add quality and go for good football again, or do we buy players to go more direct?

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Record when leading at half time:

P7 W7

Well that’s jinxed that then...

 

[Esoterica]

Looks to me like McCallum has bulked up a fair bit over the course of the season too, maybe it's added a few yards to that throw and that's why it's only being used now.

 

[Evo1883]

It’s ugly as fuck for the second game in a row, but they’re showing so much fight that’s been missing at times this season.

Will be interesting to see how we set up next season if we survive. Do we add quality and go for good football again, or do we buy players to go more direct?

Tactically I feel this was the only way to play today ..been pretty much bang on so far

 

[Mcbean]

Brilliant half- love the Hamer position - tactics spot on

 

[Frostie]

He is immense in the air; reminds me of Speedie in the way he outjumps his height. The rest of his game has been good too; brave and composed. made me laugh at the the time when people were calling him out as a weak link. Never has been for me, even at his worst.

Agreed. Had a sticky spell when the whole team were underperforming but has never let anyone down. I think what people forget, given how long he's been in our first team, is just how young he still is. Youngest player on the pitch again today.

 

[shmmeee]

Yes he has. You moaned he wasn't robertoncarlos. You moaned about James too. Fuck me all you do is moan actually.

Go on deflect by saying something about internet points

I moaned because in a footballing side he’s a weak link. He’s better suited to the more direct football we’ve been playing where his short passing isn’t exposed.

 

[skybluesam66]

Biamou. Our most creative striker. Yes he misses too many but has this season had by far the biggest impact.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Good first half, played Barnsley at their own game pressing high. Mccallum has been excellent again.

 

[Barnsley]

Boring Mark has got it spot on tactically, as expected.
we’ll roll the dice at half time make two subs and see what that brings, but it’s not going to be a pretty second half football wise but it was never going to be, was always going to pan out like this.

 

[covcity4life]

Looks to me like McCallum has bulked up a fair bit over the course of the season too, maybe it's added a few yards to that throw and that's why it's only being used now.

He still so young he prob getting stronger naturally even without a focus on it

 

[Grendel]

Well I would have thought you would like it being your not very pleasant when our players are playing well..

Ive er just said mccallum has been excellent

 

[Deleted member 9744]

Hes really stepped up the last few weeks.

He's been great all season

 

[covcity4life]

I moaned because in a footballing side he’s a weak link. He’s better suited to the more direct football we’ve been playing where his short passing isn’t exposed.

I'm sure Norwich signed him cos of his lack of technical skills

 

[procdoc]

What I like is we have subs that can come on and make a difference as well

 

[shmmeee]

Tactically I feel this was the only way to play today ..been pretty much bang on so far

Yeah I’d say the same about Rotherham too. High lines don’t like it up em

 

[fernandopartridge]

Biamou. Our most creative striker. Yes he misses too many but has this season had by far the biggest impact.

Lol

 

[Evo1883]

Boring Mark has got it spot on tactically, as expected.
we’ll roll the dice at half time make two subs and see what that brings, but it’s not going to be a pretty second half football wise but it was never going to be, was always going to pan out like this.

Won't comment on your boring mark comment till full time ..

SO FAR we've got it right

 

[no_loyalty]

Great first half hopefully keep it going second half, bring O’Hare on when Barnsley tire.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

I’d still settle for a draw

 

[Hobo]

Fantastic half ...most battling half under Robins?

Kelly and James outstanding
Fadz and hyam outstanding

Biamou having arguably one of his best 45 s in a city shirt

Agree. Grendel conveniently mislaid his charger so wont have to give Biamou or James any credit. Probably has his contact lenses in the wrong way round as extra security.

 

[shepardo01]

Played the opposition well.
Like Thursday, back to basics defending.
Get rid - gain yards and look for set pieces.
Similar to their plan of getting ball forward and picking up pieces in final third.
Very very frantic half. Hope we don't tire.

 

[Evo1883]

Great first half hopefully keep it going second half, bring O’Hare on when Barnsley tire.

They don't tire

 

[shmmeee]

I'm sure Norwich signed him cos of his lack of technical skills

They play a back four, how he is building the attack is less important. There’s a game on can we do the football basics lesson later?

 

[Grendel]

Agree. Grendel conveniently mislaid his charger so wont have to give Biamou or James any credit. Probably has his contact lenses in the wrong way round as extra security.

I will give credit. Balanced credit.

 

[Liquid Gold]

Lads, I think we might be watching championship football at the ricoh arena next season!!!

 

[Esoterica]

He still so young he prob getting stronger naturally even without a focus on it

Wonder how much, if anything, Norwich still owe us for him and how long he has left on his contract there.

 

[robbiethemole]

Boring Mark has got it spot on tactically, as expected.
we’ll roll the dice at half time make two subs and see what that brings, but it’s not going to be a pretty second half football wise but it was never going to be, was always going to pan out like this.

Maybe you should spread your gems of wisdom on your own board

 

[Evo1883]

Lads, I think we might be watching championship football at the ricoh arena next season!!!

Stop it

 

[Grendel]

To be fair to Da Costa he’s at least trying to keep focused on defending on holding position

 

[skybluesam66]

Lol

So please tell me who is ahead with f him this season!

 

[letsallsingtogether]

By the way these lads are giving everything for Robins and the club here .

That's not in any doubt

Rubbish hes lost the dressing room TAXI.

 

[covcity4life]

Wonder how much, if anything, Norwich still owe us for him and how long he has left on his contract there.

Would love him bsck on loan again. Think only chance of that is if MR and city can convince Norwich we won't be on a relegation fight again.

 

[Evo1883]

So please tell me who is ahead with f him this season!

Not Now lads ffs