Massively frustrating

We should just have 1 winger and change quickly when it is not there day. I would rather have a another forward thinking midfielder

The anti Tanner clowns out in force again. If you watched that and thought Tanner was the issue I don't know what to say, have to score your big chances

If you watched that and thouught Tanner played well then I don't know what to say.

The amount of times he gave the ball away cheaply and was so slow getting back.

And, although he's certainly not the only culprit, as a forward player his finishing is simply woeful.

We dominated. The result is down to poor finishing. Look at Salech and Moylan for that. Tanner done his bit gave the ball away no more than anyone else, he's the boards favourite scapegoat though. If fingers are to be pointed it's at the guys blowing chance after chance not the bloke creating them

Tanner is one of those also "blowing chance after chance". Open goal against Stoke, terrible header at the back post against Portsmouth, piss poor shot at the end today that went wide so you can also include Tanner very much in the "poor finishing" category.

Willock much more of a threat today than Tanner yet he gets taken off and Tanner plays the full 90.

He's not a scapegoat. There's no way today's defeat was in any way his fault any more than anybody else's. It's just that, in my valueless opinion, he's not a Championship standard player, as he proved last time we were in the Championship and he was part of a team that got relegated.

I try to put Tanner's poor final ball into context because, despite that, he can create chances and make things happen.

However, today we didn't see anywhere near the same positive impact — we just saw all the negatives.

He kept giving the ball away, getting caught on the back foot and generally looked a yard off it. The needless offside right in front of BBM summed up his performance.

He's either exhausted from the amount of constant attacking work he's been doing and desperately needs a rest, or his confidence is really low. Either way, he should have been subbed today long before Willock.

The anti Tanner clowns out in force again. If you watched that and thought Tanner was the issue I don't know what to say, have to score your big chances

If you watched that and thouught Tanner played well then I don't know what to say.

The amount of times he gave the ball away cheaply and was so slow getting back.

And, although he's certainly not the only culprit, as a forward player his finishing is simply woeful.

We dominated. The result is down to poor finishing. Look at Salech and Moylan for that. Tanner done his bit gave the ball away no more than anyone else, he's the boards favourite scapegoat though. If fingers are to be pointed it's at the guys blowing chance after chance not the bloke creating them

Tanner is one of those also "blowing chance after chance". Open goal against Stoke, terrible header at the back post against Portsmouth, piss poor shot at the end today that went wide so you can also include Tanner very much in the "poor finishing" category.

Willock much more of a threat today than Tanner yet he gets taken off and Tanner plays the full 90.

He's not a scapegoat. There's no way today's defeat was in any way his fault any more than anybody else's. It's just that, in my valueless opinion, he's not a Championship standard player, as he proved last time we were in the Championship and he was part of a team that got relegated.

He didn't blow any today, stoke should have had a hatrick. Willock cut in and hit the first man all day, poor he should have been whipped way earlier. More than half the team falls in that bracket I thought we went down because Riza was piss poor.

Seeing as I am a clown, can you explain why Willock was hooked and Tanner wasn't, btw, I have never posted about Tanner before, neither did I blame him for the defeat but three sets of subs and he stayed on is baffling

I have only just returned to twitter (x). My God, there are some beaut's on there...... Christ is it that desperate for hits?

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

Yes he should have left Salech on. Maybe fans shouldn't be going on and on about Robinson being the best finisher and deserving to come on when Salech isn't firing. He came on today because of the press questions this week. Did Robinson touch the ball? At least Salech was in position to miss chances

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

Yes he should have left Salech on. Maybe fans shouldn't be going on and on about Robinson being the best finisher and deserving to come on when Salech isn't firing. He came on today because of the press questions this week. Did Robinson touch the ball? At least Salech was in position to miss chances

He almost scored, the keeper made yet another good save.

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

I'll give him a pass on that this time as Bolton scored on 89 minutes & something seconds.

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

Yes he should have left Salech on. Maybe fans shouldn't be going on and on about Robinson being the best finisher and deserving to come on when Salech isn't firing. He came on today because of the press questions this week. Did Robinson touch the ball? At least Salech was in position to miss chances

In fairness to Robinson he did bring a decent save from their keeper after their goal (from a Tanner cross!) but I agree that Salech should have stayed on.

Don't think Turnbull touched the ball though!

The anti Tanner clowns out in force again. If you watched that and thought Tanner was the issue I don't know what to say, have to score your big chances

Agree.Tanner didnt have a good game but he wasn't that bad and certainly cant be blamed for the defeat. We had plenty of chances but once again got caught out by the sucker punch.

Still think we will survive “easily” in this league?

Yeah

We've got 4 points from 21 having played some of the easier teams in the division.

Lady luck we can't buy a goal not going our way at moment it will change I'm not concerned we are dominating games we could be close to the top thats how the championship works it will come good if we were pigs poor now then fair enough ,1 bad point for me personally tanner can't cross the ball and how many times does he get called offside h e only got look across the line

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

Yes he should have left Salech on. Maybe fans shouldn't be going on and on about Robinson being the best finisher and deserving to come on when Salech isn't firing. He came on today because of the press questions this week. Did Robinson touch the ball? At least Salech was in position to miss chances

He almost scored, the keeper made yet another good save.

I forgot about that one, though it wasn't a brilliant finish with a worldie save but he did hit the target towards the corner which is an improvement. Still though 6 touches he had. Leave Salech on, while he needs a rest we don't have another option

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

Yes he should have left Salech on. Maybe fans shouldn't be going on and on about Robinson being the best finisher and deserving to come on when Salech isn't firing. He came on today because of the press questions this week. Did Robinson touch the ball? At least Salech was in position to miss chances

Did Robinson even touch the ball you say??
Did you watch the game or listen to it on the radio?

You normally very sensible and fair in your posts. But that question was ridiculous, I’ve lost a lot of respect for you for that childish remark.
He had 15 mins and played pretty well during the time he was on. Salach did a bit better today but things just aren’t going his way. I get you like salach but saying things that simply aren’t true to try make salach look like the better option is embarrassing mate.

We are playing well and get beat again it has to be a concern bbm cant do anymore really he is very attack on the pitch lots of players forward. The players didn't score the goals and thats it then we get done with another easy goal so frustrating if you look at the stats we smashed Bolton today but the score matters.
End of last season teams played us like this smash us on the break when we throw players forward teams in the championship already no what to expect.
Id like to see bbm just change it up a bit think selach just needs someone closer to him and he has to move a bit more should of scored again today maybe time for robo aswell to play in that roll just outside the box and they all need shooting practice .
Teams a bit low a win would give em a lift it cant be far away playing like that against stoke they were brilliant but got to score your chances

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

Yes he should have left Salech on. Maybe fans shouldn't be going on and on about Robinson being the best finisher and deserving to come on when Salech isn't firing. He came on today because of the press questions this week. Did Robinson touch the ball? At least Salech was in position to miss chances

Did Robinson even touch the ball you say??
Did you watch the game or listen to it on the radio?

You normally very sensible and fair in your posts. But that question was ridiculous, I’ve lost a lot of respect for you for that childish remark.
He had 15 mins and played pretty well during the time he was on. Salach did a bit better today but things just aren’t going his way. I get you like salach but saying things that simply aren’t true to try make salach look like the better option is embarrassing mate.

To be clear Salech isn't getting it done by any measure at the moment, it's not I like Salech it's he's the best striker we have, under normal circumstances with a competent club you give him a rest until he gets his confidence back, but we have nobody else. Robinson had 6 touches in twenty minutes, it's not enough not even close.

The crazy part is if we slotted home them chances we would of won 5 or 6 -1 but that's football stats mean F*ck all if we wasn't creating anything I'd get the meltdowns but results are what keeps teams up in this league not how many times did the ball go from tanner and everyone else across the pitch to willock and repeat. It has to come sooner either later or this defeat and draw mentality will start to set in irrelevant of performances.

Don't think I've ever bashed one of our own players but tanner really frustrates me practically every game he does one good thing but usually does 5 crap things think we missed the boat should of brought in a Premier league youngster to give him completion obviously we have missed that boat till jan

Fantastic manager love the spirit in which we play.

A lot of people on this forum have very short memories of the pure dross we have had to endure prior to BBM taking charge.

Simple fact is that some of the starting eleven today reached there level last season in league 1.

Like many have said our manager has not been backed, so Will he turn it around ? Only if you give him time and not the knee jerk reactions on here today.

Be careful what you wish for

Just saw the goal on this clip

https://x.com/princeskipy/status/209876 ... 64/video/1 - shows it from a bit further back than the sky highlights

What the f*ck is;

Beilik/Bagan doing with simple overhit through ball.
Beilik doing with the clearance.
Tanner doing with the tackle.
Ng doing letting the knock back at the players ease.
Robertson doing with a half hearted closing down.
Osho doing nothing but watching the ball.
Beilik doing letting the winger run behind him.
Beilik doing not closing down the winger.
Bagan doing not picking up his man.
Trott doing getting beaten on the near post.

ALL in the 89th min and nobody (7 players!) looks like they are busting a gut.

Just 1 player putting some thought or effort in there and they don't score.

Thought BBM was the master coach in not letting all that happen. No goalie coach looks a criminal decision.

You don't need to be an analyst to say that is a shocker to concede.

Fantastic manager love the spirit in which we play.

A lot of people on this forum have very short memories of the pure dross we have had to endure prior to BBM taking charge.

Simple fact is that some of the starting eleven today reached there level last season in league 1.

Like many have said our manager has not been backed, so Will he turn it around ? Only if you give him time and not the knee jerk reactions on here today.

Be careful what you wish for

At times this team is awful to watch. Passing backwards sideways continuously while the other team sit and watch ready to pick it up once we fluff it up up front. It is generally better to watch but it is currently far from effective and gets very frustrating a lot of the time.

Fantastic manager love the spirit in which we play.

A lot of people on this forum have very short memories of the pure dross we have had to endure prior to BBM taking charge.

Simple fact is that some of the starting eleven today reached there level last season in league 1.

Like many have said our manager has not been backed, so Will he turn it around ? Only if you give him time and not the knee jerk reactions on here today.

Be careful what you wish for

At times this team is awful to watch. Passing backwards sideways continuously while the other team sit and watch ready to pick it up once we fluff it up up front. It is generally better to watch but it is currently far from effective and gets very frustrating a lot of the time.

Other teams see us and prepare accordingly.

They know we have 60+% possession
They know we do little with it
They know we don't score often
They know we always concede
They sit tight and punish us

Easy peasy.

Fantastic manager love the spirit in which we play.

A lot of people on this forum have very short memories of the pure dross we have had to endure prior to BBM taking charge.

Simple fact is that some of the starting eleven today reached there level last season in league 1.

Like many have said our manager has not been backed, so Will he turn it around ? Only if you give him time and not the knee jerk reactions on here today.

Be careful what you wish for

If you enjoy sideways and backwards; then I’m please for you.

He’s completely out of his depth and he’ll be gone soon. We’ll end up with another fire-fighter and the circus will go on. Nathan Jones will absolutely be licking his lips for Saturday.

Fantastic manager love the spirit in which we play.

A lot of people on this forum have very short memories of the pure dross we have had to endure prior to BBM taking charge.

Simple fact is that some of the starting eleven today reached there level last season in league 1.

Like many have said our manager has not been backed, so Will he turn it around ? Only if you give him time and not the knee jerk reactions on here today.

Be careful what you wish for

If you enjoy sideways and backwards; then I’m please for you.

He’s completely out of his depth and he’ll be gone soon. We’ll end up with another fire-fighter and the circus will go on. Nathan Jones will absolutely be licking his lips for Saturday.

How is 17 shots with 10 on target sideways & backwards? How many would you expect?

He needs to be given time not a knee jerk reaction.

Fantastic manager love the spirit in which we play.

A lot of people on this forum have very short memories of the pure dross we have had to endure prior to BBM taking charge.

Simple fact is that some of the starting eleven today reached there level last season in league 1.

Like many have said our manager has not been backed, so Will he turn it around ? Only if you give him time and not the knee jerk reactions on here today.

Be careful what you wish for

If you enjoy sideways and backwards; then I’m please for you.

He’s completely out of his depth and he’ll be gone soon. We’ll end up with another fire-fighter and the circus will go on. Nathan Jones will absolutely be licking his lips for Saturday.

How is 17 shots with 10 on target sideways & backwards? How many would you expect?

He needs to be given time not a knee jerk reaction.

Unfortunately teams allow us to do this. We no threat to them you almost guaranteed to score against us.

Willock for Ashford should have happened sooner. He cut in looked to shoot and hit the first man over and over. The bench is thin who are you bringing on? Ashford was the only sub that should be anywhere near starting

And he should have left salech on to play alongside Ashford? His subs don't male sense half the time! For 2nd game made 90+ min subs whats that about? He just doesn't help himself with some of his decision making.

I'll give him a pass on that this time as Bolton scored on 89 minutes & something seconds.

Yes it was an irrelevant move in grande scheme of things! I'm just curious to know why he did it? Wasn't going to effect game
Unless was to give play appearance bonus? The commentators kept saying city players were looking tired so are they more observant than rhe city's backroom staff with their monitoring thingy majigs? Because if they were should be replacing them in plenty of time to at least get warm?

Well that was massively frustrating and practically a carbon copy of last year's game at Bolton away.

We dominated large parts of the game but didn't take our chances, then Bolton get a smash and grab winner at the end.

We have ourselves to blame for not taking chances but it's another game where we dominated large parts and not got the win. Their keeper made some good saves but there were chances we should have taken.

Good thing is we are playing well and I do believe the wins will come.

The manager and his coaches are doing everything they can, but the players need to be taking the chances or we'll have more days like this.

Alex Robertson MOTM for me.

Spot on in all areas, Ned
Things will change positively soon, I’m convinced of that, but I’m thinking the automatic places are already out of reach!

Chris, I agree with Worcester as well. Although it’s worrying I think we’ll be ok in terms of not fighting relegation.

I’m more positive than you though I think we can still get automatic promotion.

39 straight wins and we’re there!