Birmingham match thread

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Almost had a heart attack when I read the tweet as read the subs bench first so thought that was our starting XI for a second [:D]

Subs: McGovern (GK), Husband, Reed, Jerome, Hoolahan, Wildschut, Hanley.

[Branston Pickle 4,150]

Several changes there - not a bad starting XI, just have to see how it goes...

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Martin and Naismith dropped. Husband benched. Happy with that. Tettey and Trybull should at least give us some protection. If we still leak goals then we''re in trouble as there''s not much else Farke can do to plug the defence.

[AJ 1,359]

I said in the other thread - very surprised to see Reed dropped but a good chance for Trybull to introduce himself. Hopefully we can keep the ball a bit better today with a tighter midfield

[Herman 11,136]

Tougher looking midfield. And defence. Pray that this strengthening works.

[Branston Pickle 4,150]

Interesting that Ivo is captain, not that it makes too much difference imo

[The Bristol Nest 597]

Very interesting. This shows to me that Farke is learning. I would have retained Reed but otherwise good. Bench looks strong.

[AJ 1,359]

Yeah I noticed Ivo had been given it, not a surprise really given his persona and rapport with the fans. I''d imagine he''s a good dressing room character too, has a lot of personal drive and positivity

[iron_stan 0]

the problem (apart from zimmerman, husband and stieperman being sh17) is that we are incredibly predictable going forward, everything will be down the left, if redknapp hasnt worked that out looking at the starting 11 it wont take him many minutesno balance at all, be better off dropping one of vrancic or trybull and playing watkins or wildshcut down the right, no point in having one up front if you havnt got TWO wide menand if hanley is fit enough for the bench he should be in the starting 11 ahead of zimmerframe

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Anyone watching from abroad check to see if they have a "watch live" button? Using a VPN and has worked every time so far but currently only seeing "listen live" in the match centre and getting a little concerned....

[Jools 584]

But why Alex Neil''s favourite 4-2-3-1? Using this formation all last season was the reason we didn''t make he Play-Offs.Nevertheless, here''s hoping for a resounding display and a much needed 3 points on the table [Y]

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[quote user="kick it off"]Anyone watching from abroad check to see if they have a "watch live" button? Using a VPN and has worked every time so far but currently only seeing "listen live" in the match centre and getting a little concerned....[/quote]

Ignore that, it inevitably appeared seconds after I posted.

[Carra Rud 17]

[quote user="Jools"]But why Alex Neil''s favourite 4-2-3-1? Using this formation all last season was the reason we didn''t make he Play-Offs.Nevertheless, here''s hoping for a resounding display and a much needed 3 points on the table [Y][/quote]Farkey probably found AN''s ring binder stuffed behind a radiator.

[The Bristol Nest 597]

do you have a link KIO?

[Jools 584]

[quote user="Carra Rud"][quote user="Jools"]But why Alex Neil''s favourite 4-2-3-1? Using this formation all last season was the reason we didn''t make he Play-Offs.Nevertheless, here''s hoping for a resounding display and a much needed 3 points on the table [Y][/quote]Farkey probably found AN''s ring binder stuffed behind a radiator.[/quote][:D][Y]

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[quote user="bristolcanary"]do you have a link KIO?[/quote]

The link is using ifollow on the official site, with a VPN and paying for the access - doubt there will be any other streams available - there''s not normally.

[unique 466]

So the defence is supposedly strengthened and then two defensive midfielders are added for good measure.....

This lot shouldn''t be conceding any goals today...but is there enough in the side to score goals?

[The Bristol Nest 597]

Ta

[Jools 584]

YEEESSSSS!!

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Scrappy goal but who cares. GET THE F*** IN

[Making Plans 957]

Good start - keep the pressure on

[paul moy 235]

Nice start !!!!

[AJ 1,359]

Trybull looking tasty in the middle, and good to see Tettey back. We look a bit more composed at the back with Klose who looks good on the ball from the touches he''s had.

[The Bristol Nest 597]

Great start

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Agree with whoever mentioned Trybull. VERY early days but good so far.

[AJ 1,359]

Tettey looking very good so far, solid, winning the ball, getting up top and playing in Nelson. Begs the question, why hasn''t he played until now?

[Horse Renoir 1]

Captaincy suits Pinto. That''s what you call leading by example!

[paul moy 235]

[quote user="Horse Renoir"]Captaincy suits Pinto. That''s what you call leading by example![/quote]Maybe a ploy to keep the Portuguese element on side......

[Rogue Baboon 0]

At the game now. Was sceptical about Trybull starting, but he is absolutely everywhere.

Kante-esq, nothing flashy but always in space when needed and constantly breaking up play. Short simple passing to keep the ball

[AJ 1,359]

Trybull has certainly been the one to watch this half. Has slotted in there very nicely indeed.

Tettey was doing well too until he just messed up with Pinto there and got himself booked. Tut tut.