king canary 7,580 Posted September 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: Delighted to be ahead after what was actually a very poor performance for most of the half. The goals were a result of our quality but even before they scored we had no grip on that gsme. The midfield is non existent defensively (Kenny?) and neither Todd or Sarge is giving shy protection to their full back. Todd roaming is a particular problem when we don’t have the ball as their man is left in acres down the right. ramsey and Sarge may as well not be on the pitch. I don't think its fair to blame that purely on McLean- Nunez has been non existent too and Bristol keep being allowed to carry the ball 30/40 yards through the middle of the pitch unchallenged by anyone. Not sure of the solution though as our midfield options aren't exactly defensively solid off the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,349 Posted September 14, 2022 Needed halftime change to strengthen midfield and it didn't happen. Asking for trouble if Smith waits until its 2-2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted September 14, 2022 Is there any comfort from knowing that if we lose from this position it will have been thoroughly deserved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted September 14, 2022 1 minute ago, mastoola said: Cantwell great!!!!  look at everyone else's opinion. Show pony not a footballer He’s been good with the ball and in fairness he may be being told to roam about but as in the second half against Cov, the combo of him and Byram is not working. Bristol have a man completely free on the right wing every time they attack and it’s enabling them to drag us out of shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted September 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, king canary said: I don't think its fair to blame that purely on McLean- Nunez has been non existent too and Bristol keep being allowed to carry the ball 30/40 yards through the middle of the pitch unchallenged by anyone. Not sure of the solution though as our midfield options aren't exactly defensively solid off the bench. Unfortunately the solution to this position was Hayden who came in as a crock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastoola 183 Posted September 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Jim Smith said: He’s been good with the ball and in fairness he may be being told to roam about but as in the second half against Cov, the combo of him and Byram is not working. Bristol have a man completely free on the right wing every time they attack and it’s enabling them to drag us out of shape. He needs to do his job which is for the team  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,349 Posted September 14, 2022 They will fumble this game away if Smith doesn't act. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,398 Posted September 14, 2022 Full backs are struggling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted September 14, 2022 I would have liked a change here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 131 Posted September 14, 2022 Feels like every time we get something promising going, we take a touch too many and Bristol just immediately cut through us... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 520 Posted September 14, 2022 The atmosphere is appalling... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,349 Posted September 14, 2022 Just now, Captain Holt said: The atmosphere is appalling... The management is appalling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted September 14, 2022 Just now, Captain Holt said: The atmosphere is appalling... It’s like that 25 mins v Cov when everyone could see how off key we were. He needs to make a change.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,349 Posted September 14, 2022 Change at last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 131 Posted September 14, 2022 most be 1 or 2 mins behind online... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted September 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: He’s been good with the ball and in fairness he may be being told to roam about but as in the second half against Cov, the combo of him and Byram is not working. Bristol have a man completely free on the right wing every time they attack and it’s enabling them to drag us out of shape. Scott looks much better than Todd. I think our midfield need to work harder, we are struggling to transition the ball to the strikers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted September 14, 2022 Won’t be long before Krul is booked for time-wasting….. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,131 Posted September 14, 2022 Was gonna say this is the worst I've seen Hanley play in years but just seen him take some tablets which explains that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted September 14, 2022 Hope he proves me wrong but Ramsay is not offering much. Bit out of his depth at this level of opposition. Fine when we dominate the ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted September 14, 2022 Just now, Newtopia said: Scott looks much better than Todd. I think our midfield need to work harder, we are struggling to transition the ball to the strikers. Webber has still not addressed the midfield issues. Hayden may be the answer but he was crocked when we got him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted September 14, 2022 Think these are the right changes. Onel hopefully can do his head down running thing and allow us to take the pressure off the defence and make Bristol more worried about the counter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted September 14, 2022 Ramsey was atrocious but Cantwell coming off is just bizarre. This will be a bigger mugging than the Sunderland game if we hold on. Utterly dreadful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,398 Posted September 14, 2022 Byram has had a shocker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, mastoola said: Cantwell great!!!!  look at everyone else's opinion. Show pony not a footballer My goodness people do hate him don't they. Nunez has been diabolical but remains. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,398 Posted September 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: Webber has still not addressed the midfield issues. Hayden may be the answer but he was crocked when we got him. Lot of truth in this. We are crying out for a skipp/tettey type  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 706 Posted September 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, ricardo said: The management is appalling. Afraid so. I believe that it’s the lack of quality in this league and the individual quality and strength in our squad that is getting us the results rather than the management making any impression on this team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted September 14, 2022 Just now, Dean Coneys boots said: Lot of truth in this. We are crying out for a skipp/tettey type We've got one, unfortunately he's crocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldy09 156 Posted September 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Byram has had a shocker I blame is boots- looks like he got to left boots on either foot 😅 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,037 Posted September 14, 2022 Kenny totally anonymous, which ironically is a great performance by his standards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
