Thinking of the wrong game. But anyway, we had more goals, more shots on target, more xG, more big chances, less possession, less pointless passes in our own defensive third. Statistically we were miles better than Sheff Utd were against Bristol. Sheffield also had home advantage too, we were away. No matter which way you look at it we performed better than Sheff Utd.
I tipped you lot for top 6 before the season started. Don't let me down....There's 50 riding on it..... Pence.
For the last 4 seasons, I've watched the Bristol City away game from the disabled section as my sister in law's husband, who lives about a mile from the ground, had a major stroke in 2017 and I go to this game as his 'carer'. So was right on the front row, in line with the penalty area where we scored first half. A couple of thoughts: i) The support from their noisy supporters is always great - wish our North Stand were as vocal. ii) Of course, after the game I saw on Twitter blame for the usual suspects, when it seemed to me the truth was we presented them with 2 goals courtesy of Pandur and Hughes, and for much of the game we were outgunned in midfield not simply because of the personnel but because of the formation. I like Gelhardt but as a number 10 he is really a second striker rather than a midfield player, so we were almost playing 4-2-4, same as in the second half v Blackburn. iii) I also saw the inevitable 'maybe we should bring Coyle back for Drameh'. There was an incident in front of us just before Drameh was subbed when their winger had 2 yards on him, and he not only caught him but then won the throw in. Coyle wouldn't have been anywhere near him. Coyle then came on and as per virtually the whole of last season stood five yards off his winger so he could cross at will - the fourth goal soon followed. iv) We have sold two very consistent championship level centre backs , and at the moment that looks like a detrimental step. I do have confidence that Sergej will sort it out however.
Well that was abominable defending-thought we hired a defensive coach. if so he is not earning his money at the moment. As for the midfield for one as Kingston Tiger said above Gelharft was playing as a second striker so we were playing 4 2 4 and the 2 in those posiitons were playing crap. At the beginning of the game it took me forever to find Slater on the field. We are definitely missing Crooks. And its clear Lundstram has no pace. Thought Akintola was Citys best player by far and then he got taken off. Both our center halfs had terrible games and on that basis if Hughes is worht 15m Hammondzz...z window is looking good.
