13 games now without a home win but the general consensus from yesterday's 0-0 draw against Preston was that we played OK in a match that last season we probably would have lost.
For a game without goals it had its fair share of goalmouth action and a share of the points was probably a fair outcome if you were a neutral observer.
We debate whether Nigel made the right call in starting with the side that won at Cardiff and Ian in particular challenged DaveP's view that playing Baker at left back is NOT too defensive.
We pick HNM as the best of the midfield trio in which both James & King were not at their best and we question the long throw routine which has become an unwanted part of our game. Why Kalas every time when Vyner can do similar, then again why at all when no clear cut chances have come from this tactic.
With Luton next up at Ashton Gate we speculate what changes Nigel might make to the starting line up to improve the goal threat. DaveP echoed the view of some of the live listener text messages that COD is NOT the answer but in form Janneh might be. We agree Scott should be recalled, probably at the expense of King and surely Louis Britton is worth a place on the bench if only to east the strain on Chris Martin.
WATFORD [H] the verdict ..... it was OK, no more than that
WEST HAM [H] the verdict ....Manning's Marvels are just that as City get physical!
PNE [A] the verdict .... we’ve just got to grin & bear it
WEST HAM [A] the verdict ..... City, you did us proud
MILLWALL [H] the verdict .... should we just accept we are in [another] period of transition?
B’HAM CITY [A] the verdict ..... a game we should have won
WATFORD [A] the verdict ...... the most complete performance for a VERY long time
HULL CITY [H] the verdict .... Robins maul Tigers in 5-goal thriller
SUNDERLAND [H] the verdict ..... we got away with that one & MOL was excellent
BLACKBURN [A] the verdict .... we played well for 20 minutes then he changed it!!
HUDDERSFIELD [A] the verdict .... a match we should have won?
NORWICH [H] the verdict .... let’s just accept we are a work in progress
SOUTHAMPTON [H] the verdict .... City pay the price for 1st half missed chances
BORO [H] the verdict ..... goal of the season & maybe just a hint of the shape of things to come?
QPR [A] the verdict... let’s not overreact after just one game
Manning is our man ... dawn of a new era
SHEFF WED [H] the verdict ..... time to move on
Pearson gone - I can’t recall the fanbase being so united in anger about anything like this before
CARDIFF [A] the verdict ..... injury ravaged side loses in close fought game
IPSWICH [H] the verdict.... another game of fine margins
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