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Fosu looks poor. Just no running in him at all
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We're holding out but going forwards we're not getting anything decent into the box, despite good positions. Taylor has had nothing yet.
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Agyei breaking forwards and plays the wrong pass right to Fosu when Taylor was much better placed on the left
TAYLOR breaking forwards with 4 Oxford players getting forwards and he stupidly shoots and blasts it way over!!!
Agyei breaking forwards and plays the wrong pass right to Fosu when Taylor was much better placed on the left
TAYLOR breaking forwards with 4 Oxford players getting forwards and he stupidly shoots and blasts it way over!!!
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If we could play a final ball we’d have had a chance in goal
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If we play like this in the league we will win many games. This front three and midfield looks electric!
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Our set pieces need to be better
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I can forgive Man City's front three tearing us apart, and they aren't. Mahrez is the only danger. Sterling is in Dickie's back pocket, and Bernardo Silva is nowhere.
However, against such an inexperienced back line, we should be more composed in the final third. We should be able to play someone in to a decent position with some of the breaks we've had.
However, against such an inexperienced back line, we should be more composed in the final third. We should be able to play someone in to a decent position with some of the breaks we've had.
A disappointing scoreline, I don't think we deserve to be losing. No side with any real clear cut chances. Cruel deflection.
What an improvement on the equivalent fixture last year though, we're really taking the game to them. Suspect we'll run out of steam but an impressive showing thus far.
What an improvement on the equivalent fixture last year though, we're really taking the game to them. Suspect we'll run out of steam but an impressive showing thus far.
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Bit harsh on here, this is Man City we are playing. The game is like last year except we are doing a bit better in my view.
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Not out of this. Despite the genuine terror in their midfield and attack, that defence looks culpable.
Agyei needs to commit. Athletically he’s perfect for this and that turn showed what he’s capable of. Keep that foot in and keep muscling them about.
Brannagan’s dead balls need work. Conditions aren’t helping, mind. Let’s not give silly fouls and offsides away when we get them though. We’ve had opportunities from those to do something and wasted them with daft ways for the ref to blow his whistle.
Good game though. Enjoying it.
Agyei needs to commit. Athletically he’s perfect for this and that turn showed what he’s capable of. Keep that foot in and keep muscling them about.
Brannagan’s dead balls need work. Conditions aren’t helping, mind. Let’s not give silly fouls and offsides away when we get them though. We’ve had opportunities from those to do something and wasted them with daft ways for the ref to blow his whistle.
Good game though. Enjoying it.
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Gulf in class is clear but we are showing them far too much respect. We need to get stuck in, when we have got the chance the final ball has been shite.
Not going to lose any sleep over it but we could get this lot rattled if we get at them!
Not going to lose any sleep over it but we could get this lot rattled if we get at them!
So that was OK, all things considered. Only OK....but we've still got a shot.
Thought the goal emphasized the difference between the two sides - when we have the ball at the back, Man City have been hitting us with the high press frequently. And they're so good at it, that our passing gets less and less controlled until someone has to hoof it and we usually lose possession.
We try the high press against them once, and half a dozen precise one/two touch passes later, the ball's in the back of our net (via a lucky deflection).
But Rodri and Stirling have been bobbins so far. Just got to try and get a little tighter on Mahrez & Foden…..keep them out, and then make the most of one of our breaks or set pieces.
Thought the goal emphasized the difference between the two sides - when we have the ball at the back, Man City have been hitting us with the high press frequently. And they're so good at it, that our passing gets less and less controlled until someone has to hoof it and we usually lose possession.
We try the high press against them once, and half a dozen precise one/two touch passes later, the ball's in the back of our net (via a lucky deflection).
But Rodri and Stirling have been bobbins so far. Just got to try and get a little tighter on Mahrez & Foden…..keep them out, and then make the most of one of our breaks or set pieces.
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Dickie has been immense so far...hope Champ teams aren't knocking on the door in January.
Agyei touched the ball for the first time in the 27th minute I think. After that he's coming deeper and it's working better. Long balls won't work tonight...we need to play it on the deck.
Ruffels...love him to bits but this shows he isn't a "real" left back. Long is doing well though.
Agyei touched the ball for the first time in the 27th minute I think. After that he's coming deeper and it's working better. Long balls won't work tonight...we need to play it on the deck.
Ruffels...love him to bits but this shows he isn't a "real" left back. Long is doing well though.
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Half time report:
Wish it was 0-0 still. We’ve played well and limited them to chances. We haven’t had a shot on target but that’s due to several dangerous breaks being ruined by poor passes and decision making.
Archer - poor kicking but some good saves. Nothing he could do with the goal
Long - Looks limited at this level, ok defender but nothing going forwards and a bit dodgy on the ball
Dickie - Quality, strong, assured on the ball, but his long passing isn’t working
Moore - Fine, solid
Ruffels - Having a tough game. Caught out of position for the goal
Gorrin - A great block and some good hassling but his passing and control looked a bit dodgy at times. Also took out Dickie!
Brannigan - You can see his quality and that he’s not quite his usual all action self. What a player, so important if we can keep him fit
Baptiste - Not as good as Brannigan but some good touches
Agyei - He has so much pace and looks very dangerous on the break, but needs to play the right pass
Taylor - Needed to plan a better pass on one break and never should have taken that shot on. Some nice buildup work though
Fosu - What’s happened to him? More of his old self than the last few games but still seems under the weather
Wish it was 0-0 still. We’ve played well and limited them to chances. We haven’t had a shot on target but that’s due to several dangerous breaks being ruined by poor passes and decision making.
Archer - poor kicking but some good saves. Nothing he could do with the goal
Long - Looks limited at this level, ok defender but nothing going forwards and a bit dodgy on the ball
Dickie - Quality, strong, assured on the ball, but his long passing isn’t working
Moore - Fine, solid
Ruffels - Having a tough game. Caught out of position for the goal
Gorrin - A great block and some good hassling but his passing and control looked a bit dodgy at times. Also took out Dickie!
Brannigan - You can see his quality and that he’s not quite his usual all action self. What a player, so important if we can keep him fit
Baptiste - Not as good as Brannigan but some good touches
Agyei - He has so much pace and looks very dangerous on the break, but needs to play the right pass
Taylor - Needed to plan a better pass on one break and never should have taken that shot on. Some nice buildup work though
Fosu - What’s happened to him? More of his old self than the last few games but still seems under the weather
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firstrowsports.tv should work (it is for me). Just have to be patient clicking on the little "x"s and closing down the pop-up stuff. Good luck (and to us) for the second half.
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