A first win in 13 league games was secured at Reading in a performance that showed both how good City can be and at the same time the weaknesses that have been prevalent for too long.
Two classy goals gave City a 2-0 advantage inside a quarter of an hour before sloppy defending gave Reading hope before the break. Alex Scott's first assist set up Weimann to complete his brace but then former loanee, Liam Moore, scored late on after being allowed to run 60 yards unchallenged which meant backs to the wall defending in the closing minutes.
Kalas came in for Baker and showed he's mastered a long throw of the type we've not seen since Magnusson. Cam Pring was given his debut and it was a tactical masterstroke playing him wide left to support Dasilva with pace and physicality.
The win was deserved and 2k travelling fans went home happy.
Ian, Mark and DaveP were joined by former player Chris Honor in this positive and intelligent discussion on the match action
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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