Jareth Posted August 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, bobzy said: They were two entirely different starting elevens from both teams. It would be like picking up the U21 games and claiming they're contributing to our form. Unfair, it is a squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) We now have to average just over 2 points a game for the next 41 games if we want automatic promotion. Has anyone seen anything to suggest that's likely to happen? Edited August 25, 2017 by DCJonah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think tonight's starting line-up showed that Bruce was trying to preserve this current unbeaten run. However, the teams that win most, attack most. We need to stop being so preservative. If Bruce doesn't set us up to attack from the start of games he will soon be out of a job. Like we've said before, to gain automatic promotion we need to be aiming for 2 points per game. We are on half of where we should be at and that itself isn't good enough. However, win the next 4 games and we're 17 points from 27 and, one point off the two per game needed. It is possible guys and I think we need to see what happens in the next two or three games. Brucey, for God's sake man, stop playing five at the back. Keep to a formation (433) and main starting eleven and then, maybe then, you will see continuity and players growing stronger and becoming better. Going scared away from home won't help. You have the fans support in the stadium so use it and go at teams, disregarding their home "advantage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2017 53 minutes ago, jackbauer24 said: And don't suggest he saw it wasn't working and changed it, he partially changed it but left us still in a mess for the rest of the half. If he'd really had balls to correct it, Bree would have been on after 30mins. Make the hard decisions, that's what you're paid for. Absolutely this. I said straight away he should ditch the 5ATB as soon as they started overrunning us, and in ditching that he should have immediately taken off Samba and brought on Bree. If you have decided the system is wrong (as pretty much unanimously on here everyone called it before a ball was kicked) then the personnel are wrong. You are a fool to change one without the other and he wasted 20 odd minutes with the wrong players before making the change which was inevitable. As soon as Bree came one we looked a far better team. If done earlier when the system changed we may have had a better result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, bobzy said: I'd love to know what was wrong with his tactics tonight APART FROM going 3 at the back, which he changed early on. please read my post in the R&R thread. It explains the knock on effect of him making such an unneccessary and bone-head decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2017 54 minutes ago, Jareth said: Sounds rude Get yer wagner out. GET YER WAGNER OUT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, limvillian said: Hopefully with Snodgrass signed we won't have to watch too much more of Elmo . His final ball and general forward play is shocking. Bruce signs Elmo to replace our "most assist" player who is then replaced by Snodgrass 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, DCJonah said: We now have to average just over 2 points a game for the next 41 games if we want automatic promotion. Has anyone seen anything to suggest that's likely to happen? The last 2 league games? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Bristol were there for the taking and we didn't have the balls to attack them. At 1-1 we will lose more than win if we try to hold onto the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, sidcow said: Get yer wagner out. GET YER WAGNER OUT. Thats number WAG!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: Bruce signs Elmo to replace our "most assist" player who is then replaced by Snodgrass Yes, that is rather damning isn't it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I kind of understand being a bit defensive after the last two away games- but in future we need more to have a decent season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Bruce Out 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2nd half we showed a good resilience for equalising as quick as we did and we could and should have got a 2nd. But to be honest if we had two attacking more fluent players in there we could have easily capitalised on an average Bristol city as they really started to tire from the 80th minute. All in all it is a point away from home that could have been 3 but it he needs to improve on our setup and 3 points must be gained in the next game, no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 20 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: 2nd half we showed a good resilience for equalising as quick as we did and we could and should have got a 2nd. But to be honest if we had two attacking more fluent players in there we could have easily capitalised on an average Bristol city as they really started to tire from the 80th minute. All in all it is a point away from home that could have been 3 but it he needs to improve on our setup and 3 points must be gained in the next game, no question. I feel like we now say this, every game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Is anyone satisfied with the team that Bruce chose and the way he set us up tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 31 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Is anyone satisfied with the team that Bruce chose and the way he set us up tonight? Kind of.. I am willing to give him the next game where nothing less than 3 pts will be acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 35 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Is anyone satisfied with the team that Bruce chose and the way he set us up tonight? Is this a joke? If not, read the last few pages of the thread. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 29 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Is anyone satisfied with the team that Bruce chose and the way he set us up tonight? Bristol came at us and beat us for urgency and temp and we found it tough its inevitable with the size our squad that folk will see it differently and pick different teams If there was a standout 11 it would be easy but there isn't...... We stood off them too much and paid the price, we let them play. when we had the ball they were in our faces, not letting us play. They could have won that game and so could we. Lee Hendrie said they look like they lacked confidence......what! after 8 goals in 2 games. too many over hit balls at crucial times and poor decision making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 what a terrible team he put out. 2 wins on the bounce looking up and playing well then he got a nose bleed. No time for this clown no disrespect but dont think Bristol City will be near the play-offs come end of season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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