We need Borough and Derby to get a maximum of 1 point each from their remaining fixtures. We also need to win both of ours. It’s do-able but very unlikely. I would be disappointed if we missed out because either Boro or Derby managed a win - killing us off, but I would be FURIOUS if they did only manage 1 point each and we failed to win our last 2, because we gave up.
Usually I'd agree about playing at Millwall but I think City have a decent chance of winning tomorrow. The spotlight is now on Boro and Derby, and I can see City playing with more freedom - less pressure if you like. And then Hull doing to us what they did in 2008 !
1For/Anyone - Great win tonight but what are your thoughts on long balls into our box. Ok Flint can't play but he'd certainly win those first balls for Millwall's goal and in the lead up to the penalty. City have had a great season so is it just tonight ? Or have you noticed it at any time this season as all I've read on here is how good our central defenders have been.
Must admit we do get caught and have done on occasions and I agree it's something that needs to be addressed. Is it priority? not so sure, but I think with the high pressing we look to do we will always be vulnerable. Flint was always a good reader of the ball.. I personally think and I've said previously, that we are a few quality players short of a very good side....I don't realistically think we will get into the playoffs, so I just hope that we be very selective to whom we sign in the summer, not just for adding to the numbers but quality players.......Sometimes, when we're at the races (first 20 mins v West Brom) I love watching us, it's good football and entertaining.......we are capable....quality signings will make the difference.. Good result tonight although I think our chances are as good as gone!
It’s horses for courses really, where as Flint was great in the air Kalas is great at defending with players trying to go round him which let Flint down. Teams could play through us with Flint and he did get turned quite a few times. To be honest Webster is an upgrade and very clever defender, so perhaps Webster with a towering header of the ball will be the way forward. Which luckily I believe Kelly will be the one to gel the defence once he toughens up a bit, which he will do. The futures not to bad and my personal opinion we are not too far away as long as we keep them. On another note Morrison did used to do Flint as well when we played them. At the other end of the pitch, I’ve personally got high hopes for Semenyo. Chelsea and Mourinho both liked him and that indicates he’s got something about him but I like what I’ve seen as well. Playing of Diedhiou will get better in my opinion in time and a good preseason will give him that. I see a taller stronger Reid in Semenyo. Midfield is our stumbling block going forward we desperately need an upgraded Pack who I like but someone like him with pace would be what I would like. Walsh has it and could improve but I do have concerns over his height in that sort of position like Pack. But then again Barry Bannan is not tall so maybe I could be concerned over little. Holding onto players is going to be difficult as Webster won’t of gone unnoticed nor will some of the younger ones. Jay DaSilva is a must buy, as he’s scoring goals away from saying Joey who? For a little un he makes up by getting his timing on jumping perfect and beats players you would say he’s no chance of out jumping. Middlesbrough won’t lose on Sunday, but minimum 8th place considering losing 3 first teamer’s is good going. If we could of had some steel we would of been right in there challenging for auto’s. As Ipswich, Wigan and Reading plus countless more draws and Derby bullying our midfield on Saturday would of been an additional 10/12 points. Apologies for the rambling to one question but just thought I would give my opinion as you’ve not seen them live at the gate this year.
Neither can I bcfcred but maybe the Rotherham players might have a different view. Come on you millers?
To be honest I think Derby will beat West Brom. West Brom have nothing to play for, they are already guarantee a home tie in the second leg. I can see them resting some players for this one
The Derby v WBA game is the intriguing one, yes WBA are safely ensconced in the play-offs, but nobody wants to go into the play-offs on the back of a defeat, so there may be a chance if Derby feel the pressure, WBA will have none!! It’s the Boro game that will be what does us, they will win for sure, of course if we don’t win then none of it matters.
