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.
COVENTRY[H] the verdict: victory overshadowed by Nige’s ”I’m irritated” post match comment
LEEDS [A] the verdict .. decent performance but predictable outcome in season of inconsistency
ROTHERHAM [A] ..the verdict: Champions League strikes from TC, National League type game!
Stoke City [H] the verdict .... we were mugged or just paying the price for sloppy defending
Leicester C. [A] the verdict .. a defeat but by the closest of margins against 2016 PL Champions
Plymouth [H] the verdict.... City look the real deal in Ashton Gate thriller
WBA [H] the verdict ...... fab first half but firing blanks at home is a problem that needs sorting
Swansea [A] the verdict.... there’s no stopping City on the road
Norwich City [H] .... Cup game review & does Nige have the right to feel cheesed off?
Hull City [A] the verdict ..... we’ll win a lot of games if we play like that every week
B’ham City [H] the verdict .... as bad a performance as Parky’s infamous Meg Ryan interview !!
MILLWALL [A] the verdict ..... James late winner gives right outcome in hard fought game
Oxford Utd. review ..... Knight brace shows there is life after Scott
Preston North End [H] review .... he takes a mean long throw!
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