Most liked posts in thread: City v Northampton Sept 7th

No question Donaldson was diving all over the shop first half, in which he was very poor, and Vaughan seemed to hit the deck a little bit easily on one or two occasions.

Goode and Turnbull were extremely physical, though, and I certainly don't see how they can say our defenders committed more fouls? There were two styles of defending on show, the MRE style, which admittedly involves out-muscling the striker before beating them in the air, then there's the Goode/Turnbull style which is more just launch yourself through the back of the striker and claim it's not a foul because you were in the air at the time.

As for taking Williams off, I thought he was baba, and Vadaine Oliver looked more of a handful. But they did get paggered second half, which seemed to be more about us increasing the tempo than Northampton retreating into their shells.

 

credit to connor wood yesterday, fantastic example of how to defend 1 vs 2 and why you can't always go straight for the man with the ball.

 

I knew i’d get a quite a few uses from this GIF.

 

Win and the excuses diminish.

None of this nonsense about sacking Bowyer 5 games into the season or excusing our poor displays because we still have players here from last season etc

Fail to pick up anything vs Walsall and the usual Gómpers and drama queens will be out in full force, although it does make for great reading...

 

The keeper and back line have done enough to suggest solidity; the two upfront pick themselves. It’s the midfield that is the problem. I thought Akpan was not blameless for either goal and if he’s not going to put his foot in we may as well go with four ball players and try attack as the best form of defence. I imagine Connolly will play some part even if he doesn’t start. By all accounts he’s got pace to burn and I’m looking forward to seeing him. Kiwomya was the last really quick winger we had, although not perhaps as quick as Archie Taylor.

 

Cant help but think if we play 4-2-2 Northampton will have a massive advantage

 

Think after last nights 2nd half display we may see Pritchard and Ismail on the wings. Devitt could be out for 4 weeks if reports are correct.

 

Amazingly it was absolute nonsense.

 

I think that's what he'll go with. However for me devine is nowhere near good enough, we may as well play with cooke and palmer.

 

You forgot to open your post with the traditional opposition fan greeting....

Well? Do ya?

 

Pritchard did well. The other lad had moments and was quick, but raw.

Central midfield was a shambles.

 

4-4-2. Genuine bottle showed with out and out wingers. Finally penny drops. Onwards and upwards.

 

Gary Bowyer having a go at the poor referees in this division.

 

Any 4-3-3 nonces still not convinced wingers are the way to go?

Connolly impressed today. Stretched with his raw pace and Ismael did well when he came on

Well done City, superb second half and a fully deserved victory.

 

Certainly hope Cooke starts, maybe he’s just getting match fit or something as I can’t figure out otherwise how he doesn’t get in over Devine and Akpan.

 

No arguing on that point. Danny Devine is never going to be good enough. Nor is Anderson.

 

Very good summary that and agree with you about Wood. Not the first time he's done that this season yet some still argue he can't defend.

 

And, even better, genuine options.

 

GB's post match thoughts..
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07mrlns

 

If Akpan had come from Farsley, nobody would be saying there's a player in there.

I guess we see what we want to see sometimes.