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Match Thread Mansfield Town v Bradford City (BSMT)

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by SteveC, Sep 17, 2024.

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  1. Botswana Bantam

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    I'm sorry but what's all this getting it wide and smashing crosses into the box malarkey??

    We look pretty dangerous almost every time with these balls and then Pattison fighting for everything on the edge of the box
     
    #41 Botswana Bantam, Sep 17, 2024
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  2. Offcomedun

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    Excellent cushioned header from Sanderson and nicely finished.
     
    #42 Offcomedun, Sep 17, 2024
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  3. trevor

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    Look better suited to 4.4.2 and we look better in the white kit instead of the nearly invisable unlucky blue one
     
    #43 trevor, Sep 17, 2024
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  4. JonButterfield

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    Bobby and Sanderson are our secret weapons.

    Pattison good.

    Recruitment is noticeably better this season.
     
    #44 JonButterfield, Sep 17, 2024
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  5. Hulmebantam

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    Fantastic tackle there from Diabate after a poor pass to him.
     
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    #45 Hulmebantam, Sep 17, 2024
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  6. Polo-Bantam

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    Olivers on fire
     
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    #46 Polo-Bantam, Sep 17, 2024
  7. Offcomedun

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    Good effort from Oliver and a good save
     
    #47 Offcomedun, Sep 17, 2024
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  8. Bronco

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    You have to smile with regards comments from these so called commentators "we've seen little of Alex Pattison so far" yes he only crossed the ball for Bradford City's first goal.
     
    #48 Bronco, Sep 17, 2024
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  9. Offcomedun

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    Good half lads
     
    #49 Offcomedun, Sep 17, 2024
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  10. Rogered Tart

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    Formation wise we look so much more balanced, that extra body in midfield allowing a smoother transition from defence to attack. Much preferable to the painful wingback system.
     
    #50 Rogered Tart, Sep 17, 2024
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  11. Hulmebantam

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    Can't fault the effort in that half and a deserved lead.
     
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    #51 Hulmebantam, Sep 17, 2024
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  12. Ollylondonbantam

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    Good half that. Seem comfortable in the formation. Oliver leading line well.

    Defence doing well. Really like the look of Diabate so far.

    Suspect we’ll see Kavanagh get some minutes tonight
     
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    #52 Ollylondonbantam, Sep 17, 2024
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  13. Idlebantam

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    Very comfortable so far.

    Oliver and Diabate the standouts for us so far.

    Adapting to the 442 really well so far. It's the future, I'm telling you!
     
    #53 Idlebantam, Sep 17, 2024
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  14. Hulmebantam

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    Yep.

    Makes a massive difference if the players are comfortable in their positions. Neither Wright or Halliday are natural wingbacks, yet they have the most crucial roles in our current set up.
     
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    #54 Hulmebantam, Sep 17, 2024
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  15. Chris Redfield

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    Quite enjoyed that half.
     
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  16. Petrov

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    They said something about it being unusual Smallwood taking a corner. Obviously haven't done their homework on us very well.
     
    #56 Petrov, Sep 17, 2024
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    Only 33% possession but eight shots to their five.
     
    #57 Offcomedun, Sep 17, 2024
  18. king karl

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    Enjoyable half... back to the wingback jizz on Saturday then
     
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    #58 king karl, Sep 17, 2024
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    The only reason he's gone 4 at the back is because his hand has been forced otherwise we'd be seeing the usual wingback rubbish.
     
    #59 Rogered Tart, Sep 17, 2024
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  20. BradfordCityBrad

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    I imagine it will be a back four of Halliday Diabate Shepherd Richards on Saturday.
     
    #60 BradfordCityBrad, Sep 17, 2024
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