Ian, Neil & DaveP discuss an eventful game at Ashton Gate against Michael Carrick’s in form Boro
After a slow start City went in at half time 2-0 ahead thanks to an absolute stunner from TGH and a coolly slotted home penalty by Tommy Conway who had fluffed a one-on-one opportunity only minutes before.
But with barely 10 minutes gone in the 2nd half that lead had been surrendered and another Stoke City throwaway appeared a distinct possibility but no, City came storming back with Mark Sykes crashing in a volley from Dickie’s header across goal.
Ther big question – did we notice any change in the playing style after 10 days of coaching from new boss Liam Manning. For me it was a yes and that from an occasional observer of City who joined me for the game and commented on the high press on more than once as City had all ten outfield players in the opposition half. That same observer also remarked on how City seemed to lose out on most of the 50-50 challenges with frustrating regularity.
City will face an even tougher test at Southampton on Wednesday and if they come through that unscathed then that play-off challenge looks more than a pipedream.
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
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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