Rubbish. Binks is better than Thomas & Kitching combined.
Kitching can't defend for shit, gets caught out of position and loves an own goal and Thomas can't pass a football to a team mate.
We desperately need another CB to play alongside Binks.
Match Thread Bristol City (A) 24th August 12:30 KO (7 Viewers)
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Kitching can't defend for shit, gets caught out of position and loves an own goal and Thomas can't pass a football to a team mate.
We desperately need another CB to play alongside Binks.
StrettoBoy
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Who cares about the state of our defence/defensive midfield?
With a front six of Saka, Simms, BTA, Wright, EM-C and Bassette we will easily outscore Bristol
7-4 to us
SeaSeeEffCee
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Are we likely to sell 200 tickets in the next 21 hours when they’ve been on general sale for ages?
fatso
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Binks was at fault for both of Oxfords goals, for the first he was so easily out jumped it's ridiculous, in fact I don't think he even got off the ground, and having been mugged off he failed to press the ball, allowing a free shot.
For the second goal he was caught ball watching as 2 players were allowed to move off the back of him, leaving Bidwell to try and cover him which then left Bidwell out of position.
Binks is definitely the best ball playing CH on our books, but his first job is to defend, and right now he's behind Thomas and Kitching in that department.
Sky Blue Pete
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Now way!
He’s implicated as he lost a header but the goal was on simms not clearing
Second one
Torp 70% for not making a tackle
25% Bidwell for not bothering to mark his man and may 5% on binks for not stopping the guy cock the ball in
Ccfcisparks
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bidwell had to cover binks for the second goal as binks had lost his man
fatso
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Simms's involvement shouldn't of been needed if Binks had done his job.
Binks is supposed to be the commanding CH, go look at the highlights and tell me that Binks did his job.
You could argue that Eccles and Simms were culpable too, but theres only one big CH, and if he can't even challenge for a header in the box, what's the point.
Go look at the second goal, Binks is ball watching and hasn't got a clue where either Oxford player is.
FOMO will hit in.
skybluecam
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Sheaf getting 20 would be very encouraging
Sky Blue Pete
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To see the game out excellent
And then we can wallop the canaries
Ccfcisparks
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Dovin
MVE Lati Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles
Rudoni
Saka Simms Wright
Wilson, Kitching, Thomas, Sheaf, BTA, EMC, Bertie, Allen, JDS
MVE Lati Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles
Rudoni
Saka Simms Wright
Wilson, Kitching, Thomas, Sheaf, BTA, EMC, Bertie, Allen, JDS
skybluegod
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I agree on the second goal with ball watching but out of the 3 players that could have done something Pete is right he has the smallest role in the goal and the others should have done more. Especially Bidwell whose defending is shocking.
The first goal your right he should challenge for the header however, the attacker (a much bigger CB) gets the jump on him, and it's a third phase goal which whether binks wins it or not should have been dealt with prior to that and most definitely by Simms. It's too easy to place it squarely on the CB you defend as a team and really Simms made a poor mistake.
Very impressive support for a crappy early kick off 120 miles away and where many of those same fans have just been not a fortnight ago
Evo1883
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torchomatic
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I'd put the first goal down to Simms.
Evo1883
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Absolutely , because he was the player with the easiest opportunity to clear the ball but pulled out
torchomatic
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There should be a cash for points swap system. I'd sell off some of mine for a pound a point.There's atleast 700 moaners who need to get their points up
Evo1883
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Flying Fokker
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It’s an impressive effort. more than the Cup game.
Ccfcisparks
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you wouldnt have thomas in the squad?
Forgot about him. Shows how much depth we now have. Maybe in for Allen? But not sure you need 2 CBs on the bench
Ccfcisparks
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rather hae Allen than Palmer
I like Palmer on the bench for if we are chasing a game. Had a good 10 mins against Oxford and created a couple chances. I think if you’ve got Sheaf on the bench you don’t need Allen
clint van damme
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Very impressive support for a crappy early kick off 120 miles away and where many of those same fans have just been not a fortnight ago
I doubt many of the fans who were there in the cup won't be going tomorrow.
Be plenty who moan about Leicester tickets and closed shops who won't be though.
Ccfcisparks
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If we sign a CB and CM who misses out on squads in the future
thekidfromstrettoncamp
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I'm in agreement but if we bring all 11 back for free kicks you end up with a crowded area and attackers trying to defend, leave at least 2 players up field meaning the oposition have to have 3 men plus keeper back.
Less limbs to deflect off,plus defender can just punt it if field at worst and know someone is there
long way home
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All depends on Robins if he thinks Sheaf and Bassette are ready to sit on the bench. Because if he deems them ready a few we are used to seeing will not make the squad. Already from last season, Collins, Tavares, Andrews are looking in, so its going to be a decision to pick the bench never mind the 1st 11. And that is a very good sign, i cant see us holding this many players but this is what a squad is for to drive internal competition.
The young lads we have at the minute need to develop elsewhere, Obikwu, Dausch, Andrews and Howley need to catch up and quick. Mens football week in week out is the only way. Because the pathway is closing at the club to get the games they need to bridge the gap. L1 for Howley and Obikwu L2 for Dausch and Andrews.
The young lads we have at the minute need to develop elsewhere, Obikwu, Dausch, Andrews and Howley need to catch up and quick. Mens football week in week out is the only way. Because the pathway is closing at the club to get the games they need to bridge the gap. L1 for Howley and Obikwu L2 for Dausch and Andrews.
skybluegod
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EAst ender
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Hey Sky blues, I hope you've all had a good summer thus far.
For those mentioning the cup game, be aware, like yourselves, we only played 3 first teamers and had taken 2 of them off before you scored. I wouldn't read anything into that game tbh.
That said, you're a good side and fancied to go well, I don't disagree with that tbh.
For us, IMHO, we have the strongest tier 2 squad that we've had for decades, maybe not top 2 contenders but certainly alot stronger than we have been previously.
I'd like a home win, obviously, but predict an entertaining scoring draw, maybe a 'Desmond'.
2-2.
Safe travels all.
For those mentioning the cup game, be aware, like yourselves, we only played 3 first teamers and had taken 2 of them off before you scored. I wouldn't read anything into that game tbh.
That said, you're a good side and fancied to go well, I don't disagree with that tbh.
For us, IMHO, we have the strongest tier 2 squad that we've had for decades, maybe not top 2 contenders but certainly alot stronger than we have been previously.
I'd like a home win, obviously, but predict an entertaining scoring draw, maybe a 'Desmond'.
2-2.
Safe travels all.