Match Thread Birmingham City (H) - 7:45 Tue 23rd Nov (3 Viewers)

[SkyBlueSoul]

Couldn't see a thread for this, just the attendance one.

1-0 to us, Vik to finally get back on it.

Am I right in thinking Maatsen was only suspended for one game? If so you'd think we'd revert to the usual 3-4-1-2 with him at LWB, if not then Kane and Dabo again

Moore
Hyam
Fadz
Rose
Dabo/Kane
Hamer
Sheaf
Maatsen/Dabo
O'Hare
Godden
Gyok

 

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[Yorkshire SB]

That would be my team. Confident we'll get positive result, Blues gone off the boil and players missing.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

That would be my team. Confident we'll get positive result, Blues gone off the boil and players missing.

Lost on Saturday but last 6 games have 10 points, we have 8

 

[Old Warwickshire lad]

Yes, think that’s pretty much Robins first choice team at home.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Godden to score and a 1-0 win

 

[shmmeee]

Back to what works at home. Kane unlucky to drop out but I think that’s what I’d do.

Need a win here. Not confident of much over the next three games after this.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Lost on Saturday but last 6 games have 10 points, we have 8

They've lost at home to Reading and away to Hull last two, I'd say that's going off the boil

 

[AOM]

Couldn't see a thread for this, just the attendance one.

1-0 to us, Vik to finally get back on it.

Am I right in thinking Maatsen was only suspended for one game? If so you'd think we'd revert to the usual 3-4-1-2 with him at LWB, if not then Kane and Dabo again

Moore
Hyam
Fadz
Rose
Dabo/Kane
Hamer
Sheaf
Maatsen/Dabo
O'Hare
Godden
Gyok

Agree with that team.
Would bring in Maatsen for Kane and put Dabo back on the right.
2-0 win

 

[SkyblueDad]

Bit of a dilemma for Robins, Kane has been excellent at right back and Dabo has played well on the left but without Maatsen and JCS we have no natural left footers in the team not sure which way he will go on this one.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Back to what works at home. Kane unlucky to drop out but I think that’s what I’d do.

Need a win here. Not confident of much over the next three games after this.

I would keep Kane in.

Out of the three of them, Maatsen is the weakest for me. I guess it just depends on how much his left foot is worth.

 

[CovBrummie94]

3-1 City. Godden x2 and Gyokores

Maatsen and Godden in for Dabo and Allen. Is JCS still out?

 

[shmmeee]

I would keep Kane in.

Out of the three of them, Maatsen is the weakest for me. I guess it just depends on how much his left foot is worth.

I would’ve, thought Dabo did OK last game. Though either I’d be fine with.

 

[Liquid Gold]

I'm hoping for 3 points here. Their form isn't great, Bowyer isn't a brilliant tactician and they are the soft of side we should be able to play through.

Makes that away point more than acceptable too.

2-0 Gyo and Cal

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Moore
Hyam Fadz Rose
Kane Sheaf Hamer Maatsen
O'Hare
Gyok Godden

Wilson, Dabo, Kelly, Allen, Jones, Walker, Tavares.​

Dropping Dabo because I feel Kane and Maatsen are better attacking outlets. Also want to go two up top at home as I feel we should be looking to be on the front foot.

Bench feels very light and we've got a real lack of defensive cover.

 

[baldy]

Hoping for a win here,(if only for the fact my bro's a Bluenose & he'll be claiming bragging rights if they win)

He reckons Gardner missing for them's a big blow as they have poor strength in depth & he'd be over the moon with a draw - I reckon a narrow 1-0 though (Can't wait to be there - PUSB)

 

[fernandopartridge]

I think it'll be difficult as I expect Birmingham to park the bus. Should win really but they're no mugs

 

[Londonccfcfan]

I think it'll be difficult as I expect Birmingham to park the bus. Should win really but they're no mugs

They will park the bus, they will try try to long ball it and rely set pieces for a goal , For their big centre backs and Hogan/Deeney and Jutk.

For that reason i think i would go with added height/strength of Dabo over Maatsen.

I would go unchanged and bring on Godden to partner Vik later in game. maybe as a 2 later on.

 

[Colin Steins Smile]

I expect B'ham to be very physical and pack their team with 6 foot tall players. So far this season we've stood up well to those teams who are still using tactics from the 1970's.
If we can deal with the antique tactics, our counter attacking speed could win us the game. 2-0

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

I reckon 2-1
O’hare
Hamer

 

[warwickbears]

Blues fan here...We have a seriously depleted side, added with the suspension of Gardner, we are thin on the ground. Hoping Bowyer doesn't opt for round holes square pegs approach but like has been mentioned, we will be backs to the wall, trying to nick something. Overall, not confident whatsoever but this is the Championship and anything can happen. KRO

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

They will park the bus, they will try try to long ball it and rely set pieces for a goal , For their big centre backs and Hogan/Deeney and Jutk.

For that reason i think i would go with added height/strength of Dabo over Maatsen.

I would go unchanged and bring on Godden to partner Vik later in game. maybe as a 2 later on.

If you think they're going to park the bus why wouldn't you play an extra forward to get at them? Especially at home

 

[Skybluebeliever]

Think will revert to two up front
Going to be close who plays RWB , Kane has a very good chance
Couple of niggles/ slight knocks from Saturday but hopefully everyone is okay

 

[pusbccfc]

Like most games, I can't predict it.

 

[PVA]

Kane did well on Saturday but Robins has shown he has no hesitation in dropping people to get his favourites back in so I would expect it to be Dabo and Maatsen.

It's only if MR thinks Dabo needs a rest, which really wouldn't be a bad shout at all, that Kane plays IMO.

 

[Philosoraptor]

 

[Home and Away!]

Kane did well on Saturday but Robins has shown he has no hesitation in dropping people to get his favourites back in so I would expect it to be Dabo and Maatsen.

It's only if MR thinks Dabo needs a rest, which really wouldn't be a bad shout at all, that Kane plays IMO.

This is what i've been thinking PVA,saturday was tough,rest Fanky for this one,then nice and fresh for hard game at Bournemouth on saturday..
Ian and kane v BRUM...Fanky and Ian v the cherries....keeps Kane happy aswell....

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Everything points to us winning, but the derby element to the game traditionally evens things up a little. I'm expecting a real battle with them trying to outmuscle us and catch us on set pieces. They like a long throw, which was their main attacking threat when we played the cup replay a couple of years ago. Cardiff tried similar earlier in the season and didn't get any joy out of it so hopefully the same will apply tomorrow.

 

[Warwickhunt]

Back to what works at home. Kane unlucky to drop out but I think that’s what I’d do.

Need a win here. Not confident of much over the next three games after this.

I would let Maatsen think twice about doing stupid things and getting sent off and bring him on 2 nd half if needs be!

 

[wingy]

We will score three.

 

[SkyBlueMatt]

I'm annoyed that I'm not going but looking forward to watching the 2nd game of 4 on the new home of football.

 

[Tommo1993]

We will score three.

I’ve got us down for doing 3 goals to their 2.

 

[SkyblueTexan]

They will park the bus, they will try try to long ball it and rely set pieces for a goal , For their big centre backs and Hogan/Deeney and Jutk.

For that reason i think i would go with added height/strength of Dabo over Maatsen.

I would go unchanged and bring on Godden to partner Vik later in game. maybe as a 2 later on.

I also think Godden for Allen would add height and more attacking intent from the get go. No reason to be defensive at home against them especially considering the other upcoming games where a more defensive approach would make more sense.

 

[cc84cov]

Local derby big crowd I think it will be a close game but we will beat them late on

 

[CDK]

2up front and a close victory as it seems under robins past history means nothing.think Kane should be in dabo benched.

 

[Blind-Faith]

Reading into it, they’ve got quite a few injury problems and gardener suspended, so I’m hoping for three points tonight.

Kane at rwb for me with Dabo dropping to the bench ( never thought I’d say that! ), le god up top with viktor and Allen dropped to the bench. PUSBS ⚽️⚽️⚽️