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Re: ' MY VIEW TONIGHT: CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:00 pm

Woodville Willie wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
Woodville Willie wrote:Very disappointing!

Something has to change for away games if progress is to be made. I didn't see this one coming. The margin is the most shocking thing. With a defence leaking goals and the frustration for benched or dropped players, maybe there's a real case for a home and separate away set up.

Descent home form is being cancelled out by lack-lustre performances on the road.


Something has to change,but what?
If we beat Brum on Sat, City fans will make out all is well,but it is not.



Perhaps there's an element of naivety when the side is set up for away games. The tactics need to be a lot more defensive and the whole of midfield have to be willing to sprint back at the least sign of danger. The work rate will be huge but so will the benefits in my opinion. It can come over as negative, but look at the successful Italian sides who put 8 behind the ball.

At home, the attacking, more expansive game can be adopted and will no doubt bring points.

Just a thought. :bluescarf:


Yes there is a lot to be said on that and that's why I think Slade needs a more experienced coach behind him :thumbright:

Re: ' MY VIEW TONIGHT: CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:45 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
Woodville Willie wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
Woodville Willie wrote:Very disappointing!

Something has to change for away games if progress is to be made. I didn't see this one coming. The margin is the most shocking thing. With a defence leaking goals and the frustration for benched or dropped players, maybe there's a real case for a home and separate away set up.

Descent home form is being cancelled out by lack-lustre performances on the road.


Something has to change,but what?
If we beat Brum on Sat, City fans will make out all is well,but it is not.



Perhaps there's an element of naivety when the side is set up for away games. The tactics need to be a lot more defensive and the whole of midfield have to be willing to sprint back at the least sign of danger. The work rate will be huge but so will the benefits in my opinion. It can come over as negative, but look at the successful Italian sides who put 8 behind the ball.

At home, the attacking, more expansive game can be adopted and will no doubt bring points.

Just a thought. :bluescarf:


Yes there is a lot to be said on that and that's why I think Slade needs a more experienced coach behind him :thumbright:


Totally! RS is a good guy but an old hand at the tiller would help. Also not sure about the amount of "extra" training and its effects on matchday performances. :thumbup:

Re: ' MY VIEW TONIGHT: CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:19 am

Woodville Willie wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
Woodville Willie wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
Woodville Willie wrote:Very disappointing!

Something has to change for away games if progress is to be made. I didn't see this one coming. The margin is the most shocking thing. With a defence leaking goals and the frustration for benched or dropped players, maybe there's a real case for a home and separate away set up.

Descent home form is being cancelled out by lack-lustre performances on the road.


Something has to change,but what?
If we beat Brum on Sat, City fans will make out all is well,but it is not.



Perhaps there's an element of naivety when the side is set up for away games. The tactics need to be a lot more defensive and the whole of midfield have to be willing to sprint back at the least sign of danger. The work rate will be huge but so will the benefits in my opinion. It can come over as negative, but look at the successful Italian sides who put 8 behind the ball.

At home, the attacking, more expansive game can be adopted and will no doubt bring points.

Just a thought. :bluescarf:


Yes there is a lot to be said on that and that's why I think Slade needs a more experienced coach behind him :thumbright:


Totally! RS is a good guy but an old hand at the tiller would help. Also not sure about the amount of "extra" training and its effects on matchday performances. :thumbup:


I have no problem personally with Slade :thumbright: just needs experience behind him :thumbright: :thumbright:

Re: ' MY VIEW: CARDIFF CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:01 am

Fabio was at fault for two of the goals, though he had little support from Ralls. I think we need to sign a really good defensive left-back in January and I believe Slade will make this a priority.

Re: ' MY VIEW: CARDIFF CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:39 pm

bluemun wrote:Fabio was at fault for two of the goals, though he had little support from Ralls. I think we need to sign a really good defensive left-back in January and I believe Slade will make this a priority.


Fabio, does make mistakes thats why he is not a Premier League player, but he is a high class Championship player :thumbright:

Re: ' MY VIEW: CARDIFF CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:45 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
bluemun wrote:Fabio was at fault for two of the goals, though he had little support from Ralls. I think we need to sign a really good defensive left-back in January and I believe Slade will make this a priority.


Fabio, does make mistakes thats why he is not a Premier League player, but he is a high class Championship player :thumbright:


Maybe going forward, not at defending.

Re: ' MY VIEW: CARDIFF CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:49 pm

Fabio is not natural defender and does make mistakes but his appetite for the game and his pace means he usually makes up for them.

I think he has been excellent and in time will be a premiership defender.

Re: ' MY VIEW: CARDIFF CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:58 pm

2blue2handle wrote:Fabio is not natural defender and does make mistakes but his appetite for the game and his pace means he usually makes up for them.

I think he has been excellent and in time will be a premiership defender.


Spot on Luke :thumbright:

Re: ' MY VIEW: CARDIFF CITY ARE GOING NOWHERE AT THIS RATE '

Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:36 am

Well if we lose all of our aways and win all our homes that's still roughly 45 more points - enough to get us to 67 total. That will, based upon results since 2010-11 season end us up in 9th.

Not quite enough, need some away results and keep home games winning to stand a chance of promotion - reckon we need to end on about 75 to get playoffs. 30 games left, 53 points to get, just under 2 points per game average.