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Post by ACW on Jan 27, 2021 1:40:17 GMT 1
A shame Alan Alan has retired, could do a job. We already have a striker who can't stay on his feet and can't score. We don't need two of them.
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Post by isleofmanterrier on Jan 27, 2021 3:34:10 GMT 1
I though Keogh had a good game, the errors were Sarr and Vallejo. So disappointing to lose that, really not deserved. Hurt more than any game this season. O'Brien was brilliant first half, really back to form. We dominated from the very moment their second went in. We’ve had our differences, but I couldn’t agree more oti. To give more balance to our previous argument I’ll admit I may have been slightly over the top about our abilities. On the flip side of that 3/4 quality championship players in that squad and we’d be a good side at this level.
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Post by Tinpot on Jan 27, 2021 8:26:01 GMT 1
Catch 22. I've liked Campbell and have backed him... but it's time we brought someone in who can score. Twelve goals a season would do. The problem is that to find a ready made striker who can hit the ground running and give us goals between now and May will cost money. We don't have that money until we get rid of the inept, can't-be-arsed, mercenary, don't want to drop my wage, players who are bleeding funds from this club. So I blame them for the loss tonight, not Campbell. Campbell would be best used coming on late to help shut down a game we are winning. He works hard and he’s canny. Agreed. I think a lot of the discussion on Campbell goes down two binary routes. Those who praise him for his hard work and what he brings to the team, vs those who point to his low goals tally and say he's shit. I am unapologetically a Campbell fan. I think he brings a lot to the team that many people don't give him credit for. BUT, we're relying on a 33 year old who has never been prolific in his career to do it all by himself. The infamous 5 striker comment really sticks in the craw because it's not hindsight. 2 of those 5 are kids who may or may not come good in the future, but aren't ready to make an impact this season, and the other 2 (when fit) are wingers. For me, Campbell should be seen as a useful squad member. Not as our only CF option.
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Post by iangreaves on Jan 27, 2021 8:47:21 GMT 1
Just looked at the stats on Sky Sports. Not usually one for things like this but corners Town 13 - BC 0. Shots Town 26 to City’s 4 and Crosses 40 From Town to 4 from them. Crazy figures but not surprising given our issues scoring. Weak goals to concede again. Hopefully we can limp over the line and stay up. Unfortunately the stats that matter are 2-1 to Bristol and five losses on the trot. Inability to score and inability to defend is a deadly combination.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jan 27, 2021 9:28:53 GMT 1
Just looked at the stats on Sky Sports. Not usually one for things like this but corners Town 13 - BC 0. Shots Town 26 to City’s 4 and Crosses 40 From Town to 4 from them. Crazy figures but not surprising given our issues scoring. Weak goals to concede again. Hopefully we can limp over the line and stay up. Unfortunately the stats that matter are 2-1 to Bristol and five losses on the trot. Inability to score and inability to defend is a deadly combination. This is what it all boils down to for me. The decent second half is something to build on but without a goalscorer we probably won't. Time for Phillips to have an extended run in the team and by that I mean 10 to 15 games see what he can do, he can't do anything in bit part cameo roles from the bench. I don't really see what other option we have to find those elusive goals.
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Jan 27, 2021 9:41:12 GMT 1
We did score a goal and came a whisker away from scoring another couple. That's like saying I nearly shagged Julia Roberts. Was it actually Iwan Roberts you shagged?
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jan 27, 2021 9:43:26 GMT 1
We can dominate teams as much as we like but if we keep making rank amateur errors at the back & persist with one of the weakest first choice strikers in the Championship then we won't win too many games I'm afraid.
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Post by bigtruck on Jan 27, 2021 9:44:28 GMT 1
Let’s not kid ourselves here. Yes 2nd half we were very good at times but they were 2-0 up. Totally different mindset at that stage. The problem is if it’s 0-0 at half time then that 2nd half performance is nowhere to be seen.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jan 27, 2021 9:44:53 GMT 1
It hasn’t been lost on me that Baccuna had his best game the day after signing Holmes. Amazing what a bit of competition does.
I also acknowledge, he’s back playing in his preferred position as opposed to LW or RB or just anywhere out of position.
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Post by boooothy on Jan 27, 2021 9:46:28 GMT 1
Some encouraging individual performances.
Think Keogh has shown why we signed him. Looks comfortable on the ball and doesn’t panic. I’d certainly rather have him in the team right now over the 2 young lads. I’d actually pick him over any centre half at the club.
Bacuna embarrassed himself again after 5 minutes pretending to be injured, but after that played better than he has in a long time.
Great run from Aarons for the goal, i think he’ll get better the more he plays.
On the negative i think Carlos is a bit pig headed with the way we play insisting we do exactly the same every game. Last week in the mud, rain and snow passing rather than getting it forward. Last night insisting that when they have 2 strikers we play 3 at the back, as assured as the Spanish guy looked at the back i thought he caused confusion.
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Post by tvor on Jan 27, 2021 10:03:21 GMT 1
Another loss but the second half performance has to be important in attracting players to the club. That’s if the club is still intent on doing business, of course.
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Post by sonny on Jan 27, 2021 10:24:18 GMT 1
Let’s not kid ourselves here. Yes 2nd half we were very good at times but they were 2-0 up. Totally different mindset at that stage. The problem is if it’s 0-0 at half time then that 2nd half performance is nowhere to be seen. Our second half performance certainly deserved something. But once we are behind we rarely do get anything. Two draws and one win this season after going behind. The inability to make meaningful substitutions doesn't help. And there's not much point in having 13 corners if 10 of them don't beat the first defender. Hope Aarons can stay fit.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jan 27, 2021 10:26:22 GMT 1
That's like saying I nearly shagged Julia Roberts. Was it actually Iwan Roberts you shagged? There was a welcome in the valleys that night I can tell you.
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Post by ruggedivy on Jan 27, 2021 10:31:53 GMT 1
We need to take the positives out of the game and build on it! Due a bit of luck in front of goal soon..
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Post by detox on Jan 27, 2021 11:01:09 GMT 1
Did anyone have another look for offside for both Bristols goals ? The first looked marginal to say the least,but I also thought the second was close too. In addition, that shot that hit the underside of the bar and bounced down then spun out of goal...was it over the line..?. I know it makes no difference to anything..Someone got a screengrab of it ?
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Jan 27, 2021 11:21:34 GMT 1
Did anyone have another look for offside for both Bristols goals ? The first looked marginal to say the least,but I also thought the second was close too. In addition, that shot that hit the underside of the bar and bounced down then spun out of goal...was it over the line..?. I know it makes no difference to anything..Someone got a screengrab of it ? Just watched them again. 1st is definitely onside (Mbenza playing him on) and I think that the second is onside too.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jan 27, 2021 12:20:20 GMT 1
Some encouraging individual performances. Think Keogh has shown why we signed him. Looks comfortable on the ball and doesn’t panic. I’d certainly rather have him in the team right now over the 2 young lads. I’d actually pick him over any centre half at the club. Bacuna embarrassed himself again after 5 minutes pretending to be injured, but after that played better than he has in a long time. Great run from Aarons for the goal, i think he’ll get better the more he plays. On the negative i think Carlos is a bit pig headed with the way we play insisting we do exactly the same every game. Last week in the mud, rain and snow passing rather than getting it forward. Last night insisting that when they have 2 strikers we play 3 at the back, as assured as the Spanish guy looked at the back i thought he caused confusion. Agree re Keogh. Looks what he is. A solid experienced Championship level Centre Half.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jan 27, 2021 12:25:26 GMT 1
Campbell would be best used coming on late to help shut down a game we are winning. He works hard and he’s canny. Agreed. I think a lot of the discussion on Campbell goes down two binary routes. Those who praise him for his hard work and what he brings to the team, vs those who point to his low goals tally and say he's shit. I am unapologetically a Campbell fan. I think he brings a lot to the team that many people don't give him credit for. BUT, we're relying on a 33 year old who has never been prolific in his career to do it all by himself. The infamous 5 striker comment really sticks in the craw because it's not hindsight. 2 of those 5 are kids who may or may not come good in the future, but aren't ready to make an impact this season, and the other 2 (when fit) are wingers. For me, Campbell should be seen as a useful squad member. Not as our only CF option. Totally agree. Both sides of the argument are actually true. I totally admire his work rate and as the first line of the press , the guy is unbelievable. However, we cannot rely on him to score goals regularly, as witnessed last night. He’d be brilliant to bring on from the bench for the last half hour to chase tired defenders but no way should he be considered to be a source of goals.
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Post by LTown on Jan 27, 2021 12:30:03 GMT 1
We need to take the positives out of the game and build on it! Due a bit of luck in front of goal soon.. I'm glad it's not just me taking a lot of positives from last night. A difficult place to go, and with a depleted squad. A very good but luckless performance.
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Post by detox on Jan 27, 2021 13:15:06 GMT 1
Did anyone have another look for offside for both Bristols goals ? The first looked marginal to say the least,but I also thought the second was close too. In addition, that shot that hit the underside of the bar and bounced down then spun out of goal...was it over the line..?. I know it makes no difference to anything..Someone got a screengrab of it ? Just watched them again. 1st is definitely onside (Mbenza playing him on) and I think that the second is onside too. Agree..interesting bristol had both wingers out on the touchlines and both our full backs were behind our defence...
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Post by CaptainHart on Jan 27, 2021 13:53:03 GMT 1
Agree..interesting bristol had both wingers out on the touchlines and both our full backs were behind our defence... Difficult to tell when Palmer plays the ball but I think the second is offside.
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Post by Porrohman on Jan 27, 2021 13:59:12 GMT 1
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Post by detox on Jan 27, 2021 14:24:13 GMT 1
Agree..interesting bristol had both wingers out on the touchlines and both our full backs were behind our defence... Difficult to tell when Palmer plays the ball but I think the second is offside. I've watched it frame by frame , it's definitely borderline..mind you the linesperson is about 3 yards behind the 'line' ..so not the best view. I'm thinking Diedhiou's head is offside...where's VAR when you need it eh ?
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Post by CaptainHart on Jan 27, 2021 14:33:59 GMT 1
Difficult to tell when Palmer plays the ball but I think the second is offside. I've watched it frame by frame , it's definitely borderline..mind you the linesperson is about 3 yards behind the 'line' ..so not the best view. I'm thinking Diedhiou's head is offside...where's VAR when you need it eh ? I'm thinking it's his knee as Sarr's leg is moving away from goal.
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Post by nicovaesen on Jan 27, 2021 14:40:47 GMT 1
Difficult to tell when Palmer plays the ball but I think the second is offside. I've watched it frame by frame , it's definitely borderline..mind you the linesperson is about 3 yards behind the 'line' ..so not the best view. I'm thinking Diedhiou's head is offside...where's VAR when you need it eh ? If that was town it would have been given
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