Wings of a Sparrow 1,436 Posted September 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Angry said: Boo-Ipswich have just taken the lead too. Oh they bloody would Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,781 Posted September 16, 2023 Deserved that late goal, but I did think Gibson was very lucky to not concede a penalty, looked stonewall from where I'm sitting, he's very much still the weak link can't be long before Batth takes his place in the starting line up. The much criticised Idah has been annonymous too, hopefully see Hwang at some point soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,153 Posted September 16, 2023 Brilliant football. We're first to everything and never stop running. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,018 Posted September 16, 2023 1 minute ago, unique said: Swapping Aarons for Stacey has played a big part in City’s excellent start this season. Think it showed that Aarons was a little disgruntled and possibly a bit stale. Stacey has definitely hit the ground running, to his credit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 123 Posted September 16, 2023 Cant fault it at the moment.Very entertaining Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,207 Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Deserved that late goal, but I did think Gibson was very lucky to not concede a penalty, looked stonewall from where I'm sitting, he's very much still the weak link can't be long before Batth takes his place in the starting line up. The much criticised Idah has been annonymous too, hopefully see Hwang at some point soon. Gibson does play it close to the mark when it comes to getting decisions against him. He makes me nervous at times; Wagnerball demands more of a contribution than that first half from Idah. Keep it up, and we might well see Hwang sooner than anticipated. Edited September 16, 2023 by BroadstairsR 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 517 Posted September 16, 2023 Loved that half. Our pressing game is almost unplayable at times. Not surprised the goal came as it did, running Stoke ragged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,810 Posted September 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Think it showed that Aarons was a little disgruntled and possibly a bit stale. Stacey has definitely hit the ground running, to his credit. Think most people can agree that in hindsight Aarons probably should have been sold two seasons ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted September 16, 2023 Just so so much better, isn’t it? Every player looks like they’re loving it; the urgency to get the ball moving in between play, the relentless pressing, the sharp and incisive passing in possession. So much more enjoyable than what we’ve seen live at Carrow Road for some time. Crowd way behind the team as well. Think we can all see the crowd were never the main problem last season… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,781 Posted September 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Bristol Nest said: Loved that half. Our pressing game is almost unplayable at times. Not surprised the goal came as it did, running Stoke ragged. I think it's no coincidence we're scoring a lot of goals late in the half 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 16, 2023 Doing good apart from the very last ball at times. Easy on the eye to watch. Kenny having a good game and reading it all well. Have to keep our concentration. Its nice passing first time at the back but one poor pass can undo everything. Maybe try Hwang for Idah in the 2nd half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) Probably a Stoke pen first half, but Rowe was fouled in the box earlier too, one of those ones that's given 100% of the time out of the box. Idah really isn't a centre forward, he just doesn't have the Holtesque instinct you need. Edited September 16, 2023 by canarydan23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 16, 2023 Wake up boys, the second half has started! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,018 Posted September 16, 2023 Is Ben Gibson our Hawwy Maguire? 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 16, 2023 We've gone to sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,018 Posted September 16, 2023 With Smith, we had spells of not capitalising on spells of really good football as we weren't fit enough. Here, with Wagner, the problem's a bit different - it's clear the lads are far fitter, but there's definitely a pacing problem and sometimes the game management isn't quite on point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,450 Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) Idah took a bit longer leaving the pitch as he had to hand over the Pinkun scapegoat armband to Kenny for the final half an hour... Edited September 16, 2023 by Drazen Muzinic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,465 Posted September 16, 2023 We really needed to have finished this game off by now, giving how poor Stoke have been in possession. Hope it doesn't burn us in the end. Really impressed with Fassnacht. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,450 Posted September 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Is Ben Gibson our Hawwy Maguire? 😄 Check his mum's Insta😏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,018 Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) Meanwhile, Placheta's replaced Giannoulis - was that a minor knock to Dimi or is Wagner deciding now's the time to check out if his left-back idea really works? Edited September 16, 2023 by TheGunnShow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted September 16, 2023 Surprised Rowe came of and Fassnacht stayed on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 16, 2023 We've lost midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,465 Posted September 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Meanwhile, Placheta's replaced Giannoulis - was that a minor knock to Dimi or is Wagner deciding now's the time to check out if his left-back idea really works? Giannoulis was on a yellow, and Stoke were pressing mainly down his wing. Wagner avoiding a 2nd yellow for Dimi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,465 Posted September 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: We've lost midfield. They have subbed on a coupe of seasoned midfielders, they are up against an inexperienced Sara .... and Kenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,465 Posted September 16, 2023 Just now, shefcanary said: They have subbed on a coupe of seasoned midfielders, they are up against an inexperienced Sara .... and Kenny. And we bring on a couple of midfielders to calm things down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,679 Posted September 16, 2023 Record for the quietest match thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrD66M 102 Posted September 16, 2023 Poor 2nd half from us, but Kenny has been superb throughout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,166 Posted September 16, 2023 Need this cmon boys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 180 Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, king canary said: Record for the quietest match thread? People too tense to type perhaps lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 519 Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, king canary said: Record for the quietest match thread? Second half hasn't been inspiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites