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.
QPR [A]the verdict ...... committed performance secures all three points
BURNLEY [H] the verdict ..... let’s take the money and run!
Rotherham [H] the verdict ..... undefeated at home in 2023
SHEFFIELD UTD. [A] the verdict .... more of the same
WATFORD [A] the verdict .... we’ve played worse than that and won!
BORO [H] the verdict .... cracking game and Cornick silences his critics
STOKE [A] the verdict ..... tale of the unexpected but then again we always win there!
READING [H] the verdict .... this season is going down the drain
SWANSEA [A] the verdict ..... on the beach can’t happen soon enough?
LUTON [A] the verdict: it could have been a lot worse
BLACKPOOL [H] ..... the verdict: reasons to be cheerful
HUDDERSFIELD [A] the verdict .... sorry Neil, you’re taking this lot down!
CARDIFF [A] the verdict ..... a bad day at the office
MAN. CITY [H] the verdict: honour in defeat on a night to remember
Hull City [H] the verdict: Penalties are like buses
Sunderland [A] the verdict: it really did feel like a win
WIGAN [H] - the verdict: something of a damp squib!
NORWICH [H] - the verdict: How long can we keep this run going?
PNE [A] - the verdict: at last, a win at Deepdale
WBA [H] - the verdict: Semeny...who? A Star is Born
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