Gibbo
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Thought the Oxford ref pretty good. Played a lot of play on
Match Thread Bristol City (A) 24th August 12:30 KO (3 Viewers)
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Paxman II
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I'm not sure what some of you see. Bristol seemed decent first half once they got into gear and had their best on display. We didn't get out of second gear all game but our strong bench was enough to draw and for that matter could have won it from another quick quick slow performance. You can see where the quality is but it's not gelling as yet. As the season and games come along you will see a noticeable difference and i do expect we will be there or thereabouts. One clear observation is we have played opposition who have flooded the midfield area with 4 or 5 in there to our 3. Thought MR's was mistaken to allow this after Oxford did it too? Torp took a severe knock and had to come off. We just didn't play like we are capable of doing. Yet we drew and good sides always find a way. Can't wait to see the steady improvement. I do think we need a Liam Walsh type character in the middle. I suspect we are waiting for premiership clubs to release a few big loanee's?
Time to experiment against Oxford Tuesday and get it right for Norwich.
Time to experiment against Oxford Tuesday and get it right for Norwich.
Evo1883
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I'm not sure at this point the defence is the problem , I'm sure we can use a variation of centre backs at our disposal and the results will be the same .. we are struggling in midfield and the back line have little protection .
I hope we do some business this week
As above the positive from today is being able to play quite poorly for large parts and still pick up points , we have several more gears
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Yeah the player had Hadji in an Army Lock, Hadji couldn't get away from him, the Referee is a F**King Shit.
SkyblueTexan
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We were so lucky to get a point. They bossed the first half and were so close on several occasions in the second half to getting a second goal and denied either by Dovin or MVE’s last ditch defending. Gave away the ball far too cheaply and had no midfield presence yet again. Such a glaring problem and we keep buying strikers. Go figure 
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Terry_dactyl
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Just through the door. Haven’t read this thread but reassured to see that my assessment of the ref is being echoed on here. He was fucking useless.
Generally a good point against a good side.
Generally a good point against a good side.
Saddlebrains
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Agreed.
But we will inevitably be without him again at some point this season which is why it's so important we get one in
Mucca Mad Boys
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Jack Rudoni’s dad was drinking with Bristolians, despite being a v nice man, we need to ostracise Rudoni now… 
On a serious note, BCFC fans were nice people, well balanced in their opinions of the match and I genuinely reckon they’ll be good this season!!
On a serious note, BCFC fans were nice people, well balanced in their opinions of the match and I genuinely reckon they’ll be good this season!!
DannyThomas_1981
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I'll summarise the thread TD to save you some time and sanity. There was the classic angst and near suicide commentary at 1-0 down. Some threats of poster on poster violence. Calls for a key midfield signing in the window. Haji had a fight but seemed to acquit himself well. Not at our best at all. Take the point and move on. The end.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Should have said ‘officials’ really
Skybluekyle
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Not looked back on this thread or the goals yet, but did anyone think the linesman bottled calling a foul/offside for their goal?
Not saying he should have, as not looked back, but he didn’t run back to the halfway line and seemed to want to speak to the ref and appear to just give up.
Not saying he should have, as not looked back, but he didn’t run back to the halfway line and seemed to want to speak to the ref and appear to just give up.
Terry_dactyl
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Why thank you! Oooh…sounds like I missed a good un!
I thought Lati sorted out the fight after the goal…also a good un!
fernandopartridge
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If O'Hare put in a performance like Rudoni did today, he'd be accused of not being arsed
Just home, initial view, good point.
midfield problem - big week now…..worry for torp, the lad has got to switch on quickly. Clearly got ability, just worry he’s just not picking pace up.
defensively thought we were better generally. Still couple switch offs to sort. Dovin made some good saves.
midfield problem - big week now…..worry for torp, the lad has got to switch on quickly. Clearly got ability, just worry he’s just not picking pace up.
defensively thought we were better generally. Still couple switch offs to sort. Dovin made some good saves.
TwistAndShoutCCFC1987
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People saying that is based on absolutely nothing. Our fans often overhype a signing as soon as they arrive, Rudoni is one I would put into that category so I hope he can deliver
Matt smith
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Thought Latibeaudiere and Binks were good, midfield was the big problem and will continue to be unless it’s addressed.
chiefdave
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Reading this thread you'd be convinced we were in the bottom 3.8th in the table, looks a bit flattering but puts things into perspective
No doubt if, and obviously a big if, we beat Norwich next up and go in to the play off places people will be celebrating guaranteed promotion.
SkyblueTexan
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MR also sat on the bench and didn’t stand in the technical area to bark orders or make signals as he is wont to do. Not sure if he was sluggish as well.
skybluecam
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New players settle? 9/11 starters were here last season, and Dovin was arguably our MOTM.
It's the nature of the performance(s) that's worrying people. We looked electric going forwards at times vs Oxford, but conceded two poor goals, and they are a newly promoted side. Stoke and today were pretty awful, second best in every department against teams that I don't see troubling the top 6.
fernandopartridge
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TBF Bristol are likely to finish in the top half and a good outside bet for the play offs
mark82
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We don't have a lot of options in midfield. We're still one short there and missing our best player in Ben Sheaf. We are missing that supply to our front 4. Was a bit better when Palmer came on and Rudoni dropped back a bit.I'm a Bristol City fan and even I thought Williams could easily have seen red tbh.
Overall, I'm disappointed with a point and fair play to your keeper. 2 decent sides going at it but I was surprised Robins didn't bolster your midfield in the first half as they were being overrun. Not sure what changed after half time but it was a more even game.
Wright looks a player but didn't see much of the ball IMHO.
As for Palmer, had to be him didn't it? Did naff all for us but made a difference today, unlike our subs.
See you next year I guess.
U REDS⚪️
Palmer is a frustrating player. In honesty, his best role is probably coming off the bench with 20-25 mins to go when you're chasing the game. He seems to perform better in those moments.
Ultimately a frustrating game where we were nowhere near our best. Need Sheaf back and another midfielder asap to provide that link up play to the forwards.
SkyblueTexan
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We needed a stoppage time goal to beat Oxford after dominating the match. We theoretically could have only had 2 points by now and be in 18th place. We cannot afford another slow start and expect to make a late dash to the playoffs. Consistentcy is key and that can only be achieved through consistently good performances which we have not yet achieved.
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mark82
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Would be a good sign if we could get up there without being at our best. Some big surprises up there at the moment in Sunderland, Blackburn, West Brom & Watford who I'd be surprised if they stayed up there.
long way home
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Robins must of been frustrated at watching that, but did make the correct subs. Because JDS, Palmer, Asante and Mason Clark changed the game. And in many ways those players brought on suited the pattern of the game mote than Tatsu, Torp and Simms.
Our bench is going to make a difference in many games this season and will be massive if we are going to be successful. I still think we can add to the squad and still have room and time to move some on. Getting Sheaf back is important but we need to get those we have to play with way more tempo and energy than we did v Stoke and Bristol. Long way to go but no need to lose our heads,its a point and still gives the coaches plenty to work on.
2 positive things for me so far was the shape is getting tighter without possession and the bench is making a difference.
Our bench is going to make a difference in many games this season and will be massive if we are going to be successful. I still think we can add to the squad and still have room and time to move some on. Getting Sheaf back is important but we need to get those we have to play with way more tempo and energy than we did v Stoke and Bristol. Long way to go but no need to lose our heads,its a point and still gives the coaches plenty to work on.
2 positive things for me so far was the shape is getting tighter without possession and the bench is making a difference.
blunted
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Really can't remember O'Hare putting in a performance that bad but will be happy to be corrected.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Do people really care about league position 3 games in?
mark82
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Nope, not really. More bothered about performances that haven't been there. That said, at least we're not out of touch. We all know the kind of runs of results we're capable of stringing together.
Skyblue Bangkok
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It's the performances rather than the position.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Being set up to try and contain the opposition isn’t the safe approach MR seems to think it is, is my takeaway from it. It’s like we’re still in our first season up with a strapped up Biamou up front.