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Match Thread Bristol City (A) 24th August 12:30 KO (10 Viewers)

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  • Start date Aug 19, 2024
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CV22SBA

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #106
Liquid Gold said:
I feel like Thomas and Kitching were played against them in the cup so they could have a proper look at them and get some familiarity for the league game so they'll come back in. I think they're our best partnership and they will play the tougher games.

MR went with Binks and Lati at home to Oxford as he thought he could get away with our second choices and to be fair we did (just)
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Rubbish. Binks is better than Thomas & Kitching combined.
Kitching can't defend for shit, gets caught out of position and loves an own goal and Thomas can't pass a football to a team mate.
We desperately need another CB to play alongside Binks.
 
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Viktor17

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #107
Although not sold out - x1 spare adult going, can be picked up at ground Saturday if wanted £30.
 
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StrettoBoy

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #108
Sick Boy said:
It's hard to believe that we're supposed to be serious promotion contenders while also talking about playing Binks at CDM.
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Who cares about the state of our defence/defensive midfield?

With a front six of Saka, Simms, BTA, Wright, EM-C and Bassette we will easily outscore Bristol

7-4 to us
 
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CV22SBA

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #109
200 left so it will be another sell-out.

 
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SeaSeeEffCee

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #110
CV22SBA said:
200 left so it will be another sell-out.

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Are we likely to sell 200 tickets in the next 21 hours when they’ve been on general sale for ages?
 

fatso

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #111
CV22SBA said:
Rubbish. Binks is better than Thomas & Kitching combined.
Kitching can't defend for shit, gets caught out of position and loves an own goal and Thomas can't pass a football to a team mate.
We desperately need another CB to play alongside Binks.
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Binks was at fault for both of Oxfords goals, for the first he was so easily out jumped it's ridiculous, in fact I don't think he even got off the ground, and having been mugged off he failed to press the ball, allowing a free shot.

For the second goal he was caught ball watching as 2 players were allowed to move off the back of him, leaving Bidwell to try and cover him which then left Bidwell out of position.

Binks is definitely the best ball playing CH on our books, but his first job is to defend, and right now he's behind Thomas and Kitching in that department.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #112
fatso said:
Binks was at fault for both of Oxfords goals, for the first he was so easily out jumped it's ridiculous, in fact I don't think he even got off the ground, and having been mugged off he failed to press the ball, allowing a free shot.

For the second goal he was caught ball watching as 2 players were allowed to move off the back of him, leaving Bidwell to try and cover him which then left Bidwell out of position.

Binks is definitely the best ball playing CH on our books, but his first job is to defend, and right now he's behind Thomas and Kitching in that department.
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Now way!
He’s implicated as he lost a header but the goal was on simms not clearing
Second one
Torp 70% for not making a tackle
25% Bidwell for not bothering to mark his man and may 5% on binks for not stopping the guy cock the ball in
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #113
Sky Blue Pete said:
Now way!
He’s implicated as he lost a header but the goal was on simms not clearing
Second one
Torp 70% for not making a tackle
25% Bidwell for not bothering to mark his man and may 5% on binks for not stopping the guy cock the ball in
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bidwell had to cover binks for the second goal as binks had lost his man
 
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fatso

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #114
Sky Blue Pete said:
Now way!
He’s implicated as he lost a header but the goal was on simms not clearing
Second one
Torp 70% for not making a tackle
25% Bidwell for not bothering to mark his man and may 5% on binks for not stopping the guy cock the ball in
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Simms's involvement shouldn't of been needed if Binks had done his job.
Binks is supposed to be the commanding CH, go look at the highlights and tell me that Binks did his job.

You could argue that Eccles and Simms were culpable too, but theres only one big CH, and if he can't even challenge for a header in the box, what's the point.

Go look at the second goal, Binks is ball watching and hasn't got a clue where either Oxford player is.
 
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CV22SBA

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #115
SeaSeeEffCee said:
Are we likely to sell 200 tickets in the next 21 hours when they’ve been on general sale for ages?
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FOMO will hit in.
 

shmmeee

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #116
Agree TBH. Think Binks could have done much better for both.
 
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skybluecam

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #117
Saddlebrains said:
No chance at all Sheaf starts this

Should get on the bench and get 20 mins
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Sheaf getting 20 would be very encouraging
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #118
skybluecam said:
Sheaf getting 20 would be very encouraging
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To see the game out excellent
And then we can wallop the canaries
 
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fatso

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #119
We've even got tough competition for places on the bench now!

We haven't had that for a very long time.
No need to have 2 reserve keepers or untested kids in the match day squad now.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #120
Dovin
MVE Lati Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles
Rudoni
Saka Simms Wright

Wilson, Kitching, Thomas, Sheaf, BTA, EMC, Bertie, Allen, JDS
 

skybluegod

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #121
fatso said:
Simms's involvement shouldn't of been needed if Binks had done his job.
Binks is supposed to be the commanding CH, go look at the highlights and tell me that Binks did his job.

You could argue that Eccles and Simms were culpable too, but theres only one big CH, and if he can't even challenge for a header in the box, what's the point.

Go look at the second goal, Binks is ball watching and hasn't got a clue where either Oxford player is.
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I agree on the second goal with ball watching but out of the 3 players that could have done something Pete is right he has the smallest role in the goal and the others should have done more. Especially Bidwell whose defending is shocking.

The first goal your right he should challenge for the header however, the attacker (a much bigger CB) gets the jump on him, and it's a third phase goal which whether binks wins it or not should have been dealt with prior to that and most definitely by Simms. It's too easy to place it squarely on the CB you defend as a team and really Simms made a poor mistake.
 
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Ashdown

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #122
CV22SBA said:
200 left so it will be another sell-out.

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Very impressive support for a crappy early kick off 120 miles away and where many of those same fans have just been not a fortnight ago
 
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Evo1883

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #123
SeaSeeEffCee said:
Are we likely to sell 200 tickets in the next 21 hours when they’ve been on general sale for ages?
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There's atleast 700 moaners who need to get their points up

 
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Evo1883

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #124
Thomas back in please
 
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torchomatic

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #125
fatso said:
Binks was at fault for both of Oxfords goals, for the first he was so easily out jumped it's ridiculous, in fact I don't think he even got off the ground, and having been mugged off he failed to press the ball, allowing a free shot.

For the second goal he was caught ball watching as 2 players were allowed to move off the back of him, leaving Bidwell to try and cover him which then left Bidwell out of position.

Binks is definitely the best ball playing CH on our books, but his first job is to defend, and right now he's behind Thomas and Kitching in that department.
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I'd put the first goal down to Simms.
 
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Evo1883

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #126
torchomatic said:
I'd put the first goal down to Simms.
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Absolutely , because he was the player with the easiest opportunity to clear the ball but pulled out
 
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torchomatic

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #127
Evo1883 said:
There's atleast 700 moaners who need to get their points up

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There should be a cash for points swap system. I'd sell off some of mine for a pound a point.
 
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Evo1883

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #128
torchomatic said:
There should be a cash for points swap system. I'd sell off some of mine for a pound a point.
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Buy a season ticket next season with the money and still be priority 1
 
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Flying Fokker

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #129
SeaSeeEffCee said:
Are we likely to sell 200 tickets in the next 21 hours when they’ve been on general sale for ages?
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It’s an impressive effort. more than the Cup game.
 
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rexo87

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #130
Dovin

MVE Lati Binks JDS

Torp Eccles Rudi

Saka Simms Wright

Wilson, Bidwell, Kitching, Sheaf, Allen, EMC, BTA, Bassette, Palmer
 

Ccfcisparks

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #131
rexo87 said:
Dovin

MVE Lati Binks JDS

Torp Eccles Rudi

Saka Simms Wright

Wilson, Bidwell, Kitching, Sheaf, Allen, EMC, BTA, Bassette, Palmer
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you wouldnt have thomas in the squad?
 
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rexo87

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #132
Ccfcisparks said:
you wouldnt have thomas in the squad?
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Forgot about him. Shows how much depth we now have. Maybe in for Allen? But not sure you need 2 CBs on the bench
 

Ccfcisparks

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #133
rexo87 said:
Forgot about him. Shows how much depth we now have. Maybe in for Allen? But not sure you need 2 CBs on the bench
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rather hae Allen than Palmer
 
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rexo87

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #134
Ccfcisparks said:
rather hae Allen than Palmer
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I like Palmer on the bench for if we are chasing a game. Had a good 10 mins against Oxford and created a couple chances. I think if you’ve got Sheaf on the bench you don’t need Allen
 

clint van damme

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #135
Ashdown said:
Very impressive support for a crappy early kick off 120 miles away and where many of those same fans have just been not a fortnight ago
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I doubt many of the fans who were there in the cup won't be going tomorrow.
Be plenty who moan about Leicester tickets and closed shops who won't be though.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #136
If we sign a CB and CM who misses out on squads in the future
 
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thekidfromstrettoncamp

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #137
torchomatic said:
I'd put the first goal down to Simms.
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I'm in agreement but if we bring all 11 back for free kicks you end up with a crowded area and attackers trying to defend, leave at least 2 players up field meaning the oposition have to have 3 men plus keeper back.
Less limbs to deflect off,plus defender can just punt it if field at worst and know someone is there
 
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long way home

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #138
All depends on Robins if he thinks Sheaf and Bassette are ready to sit on the bench. Because if he deems them ready a few we are used to seeing will not make the squad. Already from last season, Collins, Tavares, Andrews are looking in, so its going to be a decision to pick the bench never mind the 1st 11. And that is a very good sign, i cant see us holding this many players but this is what a squad is for to drive internal competition.

The young lads we have at the minute need to develop elsewhere, Obikwu, Dausch, Andrews and Howley need to catch up and quick. Mens football week in week out is the only way. Because the pathway is closing at the club to get the games they need to bridge the gap. L1 for Howley and Obikwu L2 for Dausch and Andrews.
 
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skybluegod

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #139
torchomatic said:
There should be a cash for points swap system. I'd sell off some of mine for a pound a point.
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Easiest tenner you will ever make
 
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EAst ender

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  • Aug 22, 2024
  • #140
Hey Sky blues, I hope you've all had a good summer thus far.
For those mentioning the cup game, be aware, like yourselves, we only played 3 first teamers and had taken 2 of them off before you scored. I wouldn't read anything into that game tbh.
That said, you're a good side and fancied to go well, I don't disagree with that tbh.
For us, IMHO, we have the strongest tier 2 squad that we've had for decades, maybe not top 2 contenders but certainly alot stronger than we have been previously.
I'd like a home win, obviously, but predict an entertaining scoring draw, maybe a 'Desmond'.
2-2.
Safe travels all.
 
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