'HARD TO BE POSITIVE BUT . . . '

On today's performance it is going to be a tough couple of months for us.

I am a firm supporter of Malky Mackay, in that I believe he is the man to lead us but is he perfect, no he is not.

I will keep saying it and that is the man is learning but my worry is do we have enough time to allow Malky to continue to learn ?

It is a concern that our defensive tactics are going to cost us survival in this league.

We played a team today who are struggling, the manager under pressure, fans getting impatient but we set up like we would expect us to against the divisions better teams.

To be honest I wouldn't be too disappointed to see City play some of the football that Norwich played today.

Let's be honest if anyone can describe that performance other than woeful would be shocking, I try to be positive and taking a point away from home is massive in this league but the way we managed to get away with a point is what is worrying.

The first half especially was bad and the double substitution certainly helped us tighten things up because we overrun beyond, down their right side especially, Snodgrass, Martin and Howson were finding Taylor an easy target.

We can hope that Cornelius can come in and brighten things up but it must be a concern the lack of opportunities we are creating.

It seemed to lack desire today, there didn't seem much heart in the performance, I hope recent events have not found a way to make a negative impact on the pitch.

Maybe the South Wales Derby next week is what we need to get us back on track, I don't know if that makes any sense whatsoever, but do we, the players, fans and club, need a lift?

I would like nothing more than see the players come out all guns blazing and get the crowd rocking next week.

The stats of today's game probably won't make pretty reading and we escaped, more than earned, a point on the road.

I don't to wallow too much so let's hope we can put this behind us very quickly and put it down as a bad day at the office.

When did you think it was going to be an easy couple of months? Of course its going to be hard, Wake up and smell the coffee

When did you think it was going to be an easy couple of months? Of course its going to be hard, Wake up and smell the coffee

ear ear BigBadG. spot on mate

i just think we have now got into a habit of playing quite defensive negative football which today must have been mentally and physically tiring for the players.
i agree some of the players did not look at the races today but my fear is that the players are not actually enjoying playing this way and that does not bode well for us or malky.
how will malky approach next week will it be not to lose the derby or will he try and go out and win it. i think it will be the former and not the latter

My worry is if we keep playing this type of football the season will just pass us by. At least Holloway with Blackpool gave it a go, okay still got relegated but at least gave it a go. The way we are going we will slip out of this league with barely a whimper

Carl fair play to you for being honest even if some don't like hearing the truth

Carl fair play to you for being honest even if some don't like hearing the truth

Aren't you two on the same coach together right now? Go over and tell him mun

We've played 9 games in this league it will take one to adjust and adapt to this level but we are bloody 15th hardly terrible is it? Let's walk before we run, We are on track of survival.

Carl fair play to you for being honest even if some don't like hearing the truth

Annis your point of view is very negitive. Carl puts a more realistic view on things.

Your post is very short and I sence some anger in it. Seems more of a reaction than Carls observation.

Just my view

When did you think it was going to be an easy couple of months? Of course its going to be hard, Wake up and smell the coffee

Did I say it was going to easy.

When we have Stoke, Palace and Sunderland, I would like to have thought we could get something from these games but you obviously don't see it like that so pointless reply by you.

When did you think it was going to be an easy couple of months? Of course its going to be hard, Wake up and smell the coffee

I guess you disagree with his opinion too

When did you think it was going to be an easy couple of months? Of course its going to be hard, Wake up and smell the coffee

I guess you disagree with his opinion too

Like most of your predictions/guesses, you're wrong.

I just found his comment funny, hence the laughing icon... Quite easy to understand...

i just think we have now got into a habit of playing quite defensive negative football which today must have been mentally and physically tiring for the players.
i agree some of the players did not look at the races today but my fear is that the players are not actually enjoying playing this way and that does not bode well for us or malky.
how will malky approach next week will it be not to lose the derby or will he try and go out and win it. i think it will be the former and not the latter

Steve, it seems a lot of people can see it.

Carl fair play to you for being honest even if some don't like hearing the truth

Annis your point of view is very negitive. Carl puts a more realistic view on things.

Your post is very short and I sence some anger in it. Seems more of a reaction than Carls observation.

Just my view

Yes because thanks to Tan, Malky is under beyond pressure and I honestly don't see a great manager like Malky staying as he is being driven out, watch this space.

When did you think it was going to be an easy couple of months? Of course its going to be hard, Wake up and smell the coffee

I guess you disagree with his opinion too

Like most of your predictions/guesses, you're wrong.

I just found his comment funny, hence the laughing icon... Quite easy to understand...

Like I was laughing when I heard about the 'fan' who went to the ticket office whinging and crying like a baby, 'will I be banned if I stand during the games anymore?'

'Sorry miss, I promise I will not do it again'

My worry is if we keep playing this type of football the season will just pass us by. At least Holloway with Blackpool gave it a go, okay still got relegated but at least gave it a go. The way we are going we will slip out of this league with barely a whimper

What a joke yes did the same at Palace and just got the sack

Like I was laughing when I heard about the 'fan' who went to the ticket office whinging and crying like a baby, 'will I be banned if I stand during the games anymore?'

'Sorry miss, I promise I will not do it again'

Erm.... Okay. Care to explain why you are bringing this up with me? seeing as it has absolutely no relevance to me.

Like I was laughing when I heard about the 'fan' who went to the ticket office whinging and crying like a baby, 'will I be banned if I stand during the games anymore?'

'Sorry miss, I promise I will not do it again'

Erm.... Okay. Care to explain why you are bringing this up? seeing as it has absolutely no relevance to me.

Sounds exactly like you Alex Clarke.

Sounds exactly like you Alex Clarke.

Well you're totally wrong (not for the first time!) as I haven't set foot in the ticket office since I renewed my ST earlier this year.

If, however, you are referring to the email I sent regarding the standing issues, then you'd realise that you are spectacularly missing the point.

It was regarding the treatment by certain stewards & also included suggestions on how to get people to sit (exactly the suggestions you were collating on this message board & at the time said it was good input! )

Constructive and reasonable and pretty obvious I will pass this on Alex.

& then did ask about the possibility of bans for fans who persistently stand as yes, I don't wish to be "banned" for a game because of it.

Silly me for ensuring I don't get banned.

Ticket office though? You're "sources" are as reliable as ever!!

Sounds exactly like you Alex Clarke.

Well you're totally wrong (not for the first time!) as I haven't set foot in the ticket office since I renewed my ST earlier this year.

If, however, you are referring to the email I sent regarding the standing issues, then you'd realise that you are spectacularly missing the point.

It was regarding the treatment by certain stewards & also included suggestions on how to get people to sit (exactly the suggestions you were collating on this message board & at the time said it was good input! )

Constructive and reasonable and pretty obvious I will pass this on Alex.

& then did ask about the possibility of bans for fans who persistently stand as yes, I don't wish to be "banned" for a game because of it.

Silly me for ensuring I don't get banned.

Ticket office though? You're "sources" are as reliable as ever!!

Spectacularly missing the point


I said it sounds like you

But thanks for stating you are indeed worried enough about your behaviour to contact the club about it.

Carl Curtis in incorrect "sources" shocker.

Of course I'm worried about the threat of being banned for a game for persistent standing. Wouldn't everyone be concerned about that possibility?

My concern that I HAVE to stand to see the game as others stand in front, yet I didn't want to be classed as a someone who refuses to sit (as some do in the Ninian) as I'm quite happy to sit.

Just passed on some points, which you classed as constructive and reasonable, to those who it matters to.

I find it bizarre that you can claim something to be "reasonable and constructive" one minute & then call it "whinging & acting like a cry baby" the next...

Of course, you can't tell about any crying, because it was in an email - not in the ticket office that your "source" incorrectly told you.

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Sounds exactly like you Alex Clarke.

Well you're totally wrong (not for the first time!) as I haven't set foot in the ticket office since I renewed my ST earlier this year.

If, however, you are referring to the email I sent regarding the standing issues, then you'd realise that you are spectacularly missing the point.

It was regarding the treatment by certain stewards & also included suggestions on how to get people to sit (exactly the suggestions you were collating on this message board & at the time said it was good input! )

Constructive and reasonable and pretty obvious I will pass this on Alex.

& then did ask about the possibility of bans for fans who persistently stand as yes, I don't wish to be "banned" for a game because of it.

Silly me for ensuring I don't get banned.

Ticket office though? You're "sources" are as reliable as ever!!

Spectacularly missing the point


I said it sounds like you

But thanks for stating you are indeed worried enough about your behaviour to contact the club about it.

Fair play, if only your midfield could backtrack as quickly as you

Carl fair play to you for being honest even if some don't like hearing the truth

Aren't you two on the same coach together right now? Go over and tell him mun

Carl Curtis in incorrect "sources" shocker.

Of course I'm worried about the threat of being banned for a game for persistent standing. Wouldn't everyone be concerned about that possibility?

My concern that I HAVE to stand to see the game as others stand in front, yet I didn't want to be classed as a someone who refuses to sit (as some do in the Ninian) as I'm quite happy to sit.

Just passed on some points, which you classed as constructive and reasonable, to those who it matters to.

Depends what was said in your email.

Keep crying

Like I was laughing when I heard about the 'fan' who went to the ticket office whinging and crying like a baby, 'will I be banned if I stand during the games anymore?'

'Sorry miss, I promise I will not do it again'

Erm.... Okay. Care to explain why you are bringing this up? seeing as it has absolutely no relevance to me.

Sounds exactly like you Alex Clarke.

Carl fair play to you for being honest even if some don't like hearing the truth

Aren't you two on the same coach together right now? Go over and tell him mun

I don't get it

Fair play, if only your midfield could backtrack as quickly as you

Fair play, if only your midfield could backtrack as quickly as you

Keep crying

Keep getting things wrong.