Match Thread Bristol City V Coventry City (2 Viewers)
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lifeskyblue
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First league game of season so I won’t read too much into the result win, lose or draw. Bristol City are a decent but not world beating championship side.
On paper I wouldn’t expect a win but always hopeful. In truth I think a draw would be an excellent start to this seasons campaign.
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On paper I wouldn’t expect a win but always hopeful. In truth I think a draw would be an excellent start to this seasons campaign.
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SomersetSB
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In Robins/Vivash we trust keep the faith PUSB!!
Paxman II
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'On Paper' I would expect a win!
Please don't big up these average sides. We may win, lose or draw the first few fixtures. What is important to see is how we win,lose or draw that will be the key indicator. I think our squad is strong in depth and a few surprises will come from within. We play a lot of posession football and with that you can't lose too many.
SlowerThanPlatt
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If you think we have a better side on paper words fail me...none of our players would get into their side, our best player last season hasn’t even be able to get in their squad
Ring Of Steel
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I think if the pair of you met somewhere in the middle you're probably about right. I don't see how anyone can "expect" a win tbh, but football is also a bit more complicated than just looking at facts on paper, that ignores the intangibles like team spirit, togetherness, manager decisions, tactics etc. Yep, that only takes you so far and sooner or later you get badly found out if you don't have quality, but at the same time I don't think its as clear cut as just looking at a list of names & deciding we're gonna get smashed. So yeah, we are going into this as underdogs as we will be most games, but I don't see the gap quite as big as some do. Its certainly a game we could win if we're great and they're not quite at it, but who knows, this is without doubt the hardest season to call in my memory.. as the saying goes "we'll know a lot more after 10 games".
Even if we start well, this league is a hell of a slog and I really hope there is something in the kitty for Jan, because we could go from hanging in there to getting cut off pretty quickly in early 2021 if we are going to try and guts our way through with what we have now- even after the positive business we've done so far.
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Ring Of Steel
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Well seeing as you complain & slate people when we end up winning, god only knows what you'll be like if we lose
Cranfield Sky Blue
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Odds on Sky Bet today
Bristol City 11/10
Draw 5/2
City 12/5
I would have guessed Bristol would be shorter than that...
Bristol City 11/10
Draw 5/2
City 12/5
I would have guessed Bristol would be shorter than that...
Sky Blue Pete
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Listen to the quest podcast and four four two. I’m encouraged
Marty
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Where? How?
SlowerThanPlatt
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Why?
SlowerThanPlatt
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What did he post?
chiefdave
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This is his most recent tweet
SlowerThanPlatt
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Yes that’s what I seen too, his last RT was about a Roma player who suffered his second ACL which is relatable for him?
False9
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Hopefully nothing in it
fernandopartridge
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My worry in playing them is less about quality more about fitness tbh. They've played competitively a lot more recently and I've not been convinced we've been anywhere near the level we were prior to lockdown, in terms of our pressing and closing.
I think the first few games of the season are usually a bit more open odds wise, they're a good price really
I think the first few games of the season are usually a bit more open odds wise, they're a good price really
Sky Blue Harry H
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His tweet wishing someone else well who has done the same as him doesn't suggest he has done anything else himself. If he had, I would have thought he would have been so gutted by it that he wouldn't have had time/be in the right mindset to be looking at other people's issues.
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Philosoraptor
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Gibbo
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Brunt? Meh, so what, past his 'sell by'. Shades of Mowbray....And it's the 'other' Sessegnon, so who cares? I would say
- First game of the season - anything can happen
- We have promotion momentum
- But we are missing three key defenders in Dabo, Rose and Sam Mac so a lot relies on Hyam and McFadzean
- We have conceded a number of goals in the pre-season games. Can't see us not conceding, and equally, scoring more than one ourselves.
- I'd love 1-1, but a narrow defeat with lots of positives would not be as bad as all that.
- 1-1 Brilliant, 2-1 not so bad, 3-1 troubling, 4-1 oh cripes.
- The Walker-Baka combination late in the game could be one of Robins' big ideas for the coming season
- It's more about the team showing it is able to stand toe-to-toe away from home against a side with big cash that should be challenging for the play offs.
covcity4life
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Yeah he's done both acl the poor lad zaniolo. Jones just showing solidarity
Covkid1968#
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ioooh.. tickli
mr_monkey
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Point 8 is the major one for me, a defeat is probably expected but it's the manner of how we play that is important, if we come away having played well but just been outclassed by a better team then I'll be very happy
Sky Blue Harry H
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Did you get out of a different side of bed Gibbo? The other day you 'liked' a post from Sick Boy who said we were in for a shock this season and predicted a 4-1 defeat. I prefer your positive side, mate!
Sky Blue Harry H
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I can't argue with that analysis Philosorapter, in fact......I can't understand it (again)!
cc84cov
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I know what’s coming this season son,I’m under no illusion like yourself who don’t get why people think we will struggle,do you even know what teams are in the division ? Do you even know what league we are in ?
Ring Of Steel
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I know what’s coming this season son,I’m under no illusion like yourself who don’t get why people think we will struggle,do you even know what teams are in the division ? Do you even know what league we are in ?
lol, you don't know though do you, you've proven every match you don't really understand what you're watching & just end up slating Robins telling him to make multiple changes
Philosoraptor
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All the new teams in the Championship are given a 1500 provisional rating whilst the other teams originally in the Championship get a provisional rating corresponding to their previous position.
Provisional ratings last for 12 games whilst the division sorts itself out but you should have some rough idea about team strengths after a couple of games.
The corresponding team strengths should be close to where a team could finish in the league.
1700 - Top 2 contenders
1600 - Play-off contenders
1500 - Mid table
1400 - Relegation battle
cc84cov
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Read my posts you thick plum hence also why you pick me up for being negativelol, you don't know though do you, you've proven every match you don't really understand what you're watching & just end up slating Robins telling him to make multiple changes
I know full well we are fully up against it this season.
Ring Of Steel
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Read my posts you thick plum hence also why you pick me up for being negative
So does virtually everyone? Do you go around excitedly highlighting to everyone that they have one head as well? Everyone knows this.
You seem to take offence at people showing optimism, but look- its the start of the new season, we're in the league above, now come on- drop the constant negativity & going around slating everyone & telling everyone they're in for a "big wake up" and try to enjoy it, at least for 20 mins then feel free to go back to "omg why cant robbins see what i can we need to make changes ffs"
Paxman II
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OK so many on here not giving our own team much encouragement. I find that staggering after the very good transfers we have had, MR's ability, confidence in the side and spirit. We were beging to run away with the league last season and we have strengthened really well.
So perhaps then it's time for some honesty and a prediction poll? Put your name on it, then there is no argument. For me I think we will be at least mid table.
So perhaps then it's time for some honesty and a prediction poll? Put your name on it, then there is no argument. For me I think we will be at least mid table.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Walsh could prove our nemesis for this game, giving them insight into our formation/style of play/potential weaknesses.
Could be telling them to press as Marosi can be a bit too blase with the ball, Fadz can also make a mistake, Dabo being out suggests attack down our right.
Could be telling them to press as Marosi can be a bit too blase with the ball, Fadz can also make a mistake, Dabo being out suggests attack down our right.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Seasons Expectations Quiz
Have a guess and nearest wins a prize at the end of the season. League Position. 8th League Cup. 5th Round FA. Cup. 5th Round Most goals scored. Tyler Walker Goals conceded. 48 Most League Apperances. Ben Sheaf. I will decide a points system and publish later this weekend
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