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Match Day Thread Bristol City v Millwall

Discussion in 'Bristol City' started by Red Robin, Aug 15, 2024.

  1. AshtonRed

    AshtonRed Well-Known Member

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    He does bottle out if challenges though, which annoys the hell out of me
     
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    For a big lad, he’s got amazingly quick feet, he’s very skilful. Not a bad finisher either.
     
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    Thoroughly enjoyed that. Most of all I enjoyed that after they bullied us from being 2-0 up to go 3-2 down, we reset and went again, we showed real character. I have to say that’s the most threat we’ve shown going forward for years. Well done lads.
     
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    Totally agree, I thought he was outstanding.
     
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    Where we were sat Dolman E31 central, the penalty looked harsh, haven’t seen it since, Manning didn’t seem to think so from his RB post match comment. what are your opinions, Penalty or not ?

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    Just seen a replay, it hit Tanner on the chest!!
     
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  6. Red Robin

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    No penalty


     
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    Referees make mistakes. Players make mistakes. Fans make mistakes.
    It’s a thankless task refereeing - and you can’t be seen to dither on a decision or the players will tear you apart.
    He got that one wrong - fair play to the guy for admitting it and in this case no harm done.
    It does raise the old question of VAR for the Championship, yes or no?
    I say yes but plenty of people will say no.
     
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  9. AshtonRed

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    Shouldn’t give a penalty unless he’s 100% certain. Can’t give one based on his “gut”.
     
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  10. bcfcredandwhite

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    That’s true too.
     
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    Clear and obvious with no second chances is the mandate for the ref. So he bottled one but overall I thought he was pretty much spot on.
     
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    Funny how we all see things differently, I thought he was very poor, and very whistle happy.
     
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  13. Red Robin

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    We need var in the championship is the biggest league in the world for the prize-we must have var.
     
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    Not for me especially after the balls ups they often make in the Prem even with the luxury of video replays, yet they still get key decisions wrong
     
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  15. Red Robin

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    But that penalty would not have been given changes the game
     
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    Angelicnumber16 Well-Known Member

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    I think on average things even out over the course of a season with refereeing decisions
     
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  17. Redprintt

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    Look, Sykes and Mehmeti aren't the worst we've seen at AG.
    They flatter to deceive but rarely an end product.
    Up to now they've been as good as we have but now it's different.
    They aren't on the same quality page as Earthy and Twine and I'll bet Yu will be better as well.

    Over to you Mr Manning.
     
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    Do we know when Yu is likely to be fit enough to put in an appearance?
     
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    Possibly after the international break
     
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    Good options to have though imo.
     
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