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Reply | Cook?
at 17:52 23 Dec 2024
With Varane playing so well in the CDM area with Field, two natural fullbacks in Paal and Ashby, and Dunne & Morrison in good form, hopefully not the sizeable hole it would have been a month or so ago.
Tough away games coming, hopefully Chairs back starting as he's the most likely outball and holds possession in the oppositions half which we need to do more of. |
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Reply | Ilias is Back
at 11:19 23 Dec 2024
In considering whether you start Frey or Kolli, you look to what should be Kolli's obvious weakness winning the outball in the air, and he's seems significantly better at this than Frey.
Frey is really poor at winning the outball in the air, so unless he becomes an unlikely Stuart Wardley goal machine he doesn't start in front of Kolli for me. |
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Reply | Jimmy Dunne
at 10:21 23 Dec 2024
Most importantly he puts the team before himself,
Does whatever he asked to do, even those car-crash tactics at Millwall away the other season,
Plus in key moments like last Saturday and Birmingham at home last season he has that leadership ability that says something needs to done here, and steps up to the plate. |
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Reply | Ilias is Back
at 13:41 22 Dec 2024
Have his head up when receiving the ball and play his passes first time.
Still not match fit and thought he was better yesterday and an excellent cross for Dunnes goal. |
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Reply | Varane
at 11:06 22 Dec 2024
100%, takes a risk so occasionally gets caught out, but becoming the all-round midfielder we've needed for years,
Probably has highest sell on value of all our players for me, so maybe we're beginning to move in the right direction. |
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Reply | Jimmy Dunne
at 18:00 16 Dec 2024
It's the Dunnes & Fields who give this team its identity,
The Andersen & Madsens will come & go, brief cameos, a light jog now and again,
With Cook, Morrison & Varane as a poster mentioned briefly we have a core suited to the rigours of this division,
I just hope Nourry doesn't make a complete hash of Dunnes contract negotiations,
Like Barbet, a committed player who is ever-present and can play in a few positions should not be short-changed. |
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Reply | Lloyd - Lone Striker Role
at 12:17 15 Dec 2024
For us anoraks on here who like this level of insight, this post is spot on, tho does beg the question why did Cifuentes start him in must not lose games and what were Bristol City thinking spending that money on him? |
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Reply | Smyth,s Goal?
at 15:45 14 Dec 2024
Agree 100%,
Seen him bobble hat & keeping a low profile in our Away End a few seasons back v Reading and at Wigan when he might have been on loan,
Always makes time for the fans, another top lad in our squad. |
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Reply | Most Uplifting Sight in a Long While
at 17:13 12 Dec 2024
Yes, 100%, as last season we didn't win quite a few similar must win games but taking points off Oxford & Cardiff is so important, even this early in the season. |
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Reply | Most Uplifting Sight in a Long While
at 17:08 12 Dec 2024
Yes it's lots of small positives which taken together give alot more hope,
Firstly, Oxford were so poor with zero attacking threat, which when you then consider Portsmouth, Plymouth etc you begin to believe there are 3 worst teams,
Secondly you expect to see Field haring back up the pitch to stop an attack but when you see Varane doing likewise you see how we've stopped conceding so many,
Other real positive when you consider how short we are in attack was not just Kolli's leap last night but how he never gave Shane Duffy a free header the other night, uses his body so well,
Long way to go but with Kolli, Chair, Saito & Smyth we suddenly got an attack that's awkward to defend against and can cause problems for most teams, let's hope. |
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Reply | Cook. (n/t)
at 12:25 12 Dec 2024
Goodman, cheers,
Northern mentioned you're a craic merchant and you mightnt be old enough for this one...
But after that recent exchange it was like being Giant Haystacks taking on the the fans favourite Big Daddy (Northern) and you & Dave B were the Royal Brothers jumping over the ropes in your light blue trunks to back up the guvnor....which is to be commended.... |
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Reply | Cook.
at 12:09 12 Dec 2024
Agree, he was excellent, and was stepping up with the ball more which helps us break the press rather than overly rely on the pass out to the right back,
Random one but I freeze framed Kolli's leap for his assist, that was Ronaldo levels of elevation, superb from the young lad. |
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Thread | Most Uplifting Sight in a Long While
at 22:55 11 Dec 2024
Jonathan Varane after the lap of the pitch on the final whistle went over to the fans in the East Paddock sat on the billboards just chatting with random fans, taking selfies, having a laugh,
Seems to really love what he does, with the likes of Dunne, Field, Varane we seem to have a core group of really good lads, who love what they do and really treat our fans with the respect they deserve,
Superb on & off the pitch, those small things mean so much. |
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Reply | Varanne
at 22:48 11 Dec 2024
100% agree, potentially some player, has it all, seeing him just sitting on the billboards just chatting with random fans after the game was so uplifting. |
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Reply | Most valuable asset..?
at 22:42 11 Dec 2024
Agree 100%, can see a £5m+ player there already, has huge potential,
Desire, athleticism, bravery, good in the air and tackle, can pass and beat a man,
And judging by how he was after the game sitting on the billboards just chatting to random fans, seems to love his job. |
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Reply | McLean suspended for 4 matches
at 17:25 11 Dec 2024
I want our Captain to communicate & encourage throughout the game,
Sorry but speaking to a player after they've scored doesn't do it for me,
If I'd seen him straight over to Morgan who was in shock and some pain to find out wtf had happened, I'd call that leadership,
Anyone can celebrate when things go well, the measure of someone is how they react when things don't go well,
And too often I see him looking to blame others be it Nardi, Dunne whoever,
Each to their own in what they expect from the teams leader I suppose. |
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Reply | McLean suspended for 4 matches
at 14:27 11 Dec 2024
Fortunately for us those match officials were dreadful,
On another day at least 1 of your 2 goals is given as was onside and a very likely penalty,
McLean didn't intend to connect with his elbow but was reckless and did, with VAR that's a Red,
Stamp on Madsen was a Red for me, right in front of the Linesman,
I get your clubs frustration with the process, but not sure what the League do when relying on such inept officials. |
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Reply | McLean suspended for 4 matches
at 13:24 11 Dec 2024
Newbee, wrong forum and your post is completely wrong,
McLean clotheslined Morgan and in doing so smashed him flush on the jaw with his elbow,
In no way was Morgan play acting, the lad was seriously hurt and reacted with shock,
Wasn't a deliberate elbow but easily could have lost some teeth, Red Card all day. |
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Reply | McLean suspended for 4 matches
at 11:42 11 Dec 2024
I reckon Morgan would have preferred me on Saturday, trust me, I wouldn't be laughing & joking with McLean after he elbowed my 18 year old team mate on the jaw,
Coming back to the incident, McLean tried to clothesline Morgan, not sure he meant to elbow him flush on the jaw, but he did.
That and the stamp on Madsen were both Reds for me. |
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