Bristol City vs Sheffield United

EFL Championship Play Off Semi Final 1st Leg - Thursday 8th May 2025 - 20:00 - Ashton Gate
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[ChipButtyBlade]

O'Hare against Oxford.

Souttar flick on first goal seems like an age ago

 

[Blade58]

Robbo does have the long throw weapon he could also have a couple of yellows in him too if angry Robbo gets wound up.

We don’t seem to be able to take advantage of Robbos long throws though
Perhaps that will change tonight?

 

[Blade58]

I've actually had a fiver on him first goal 50-1

Good luck

 

[fifty shades of blade]

We don’t seem to be able to take advantage of Robbos long throws though
Perhaps that will change tonight?

The problem with most long throw specialists is that they take an age to throw it! This allows the defence to set up properly and makes it hard to score. The lads should bust a gut to get into the box when we get a throw in that JLT will take and he should get the fcker in there soon as, rather than wipe the ball for 5 mins Edit...i have a solution, instead of wiping the ball dry JLT plays with a pair of marigolds on his hands. There u go, sorted!

 

[AWetFlannel]

They've got a reyt intimidating lot of teens next to our end, their fans do seem well up for it though.

 

[metalblade]

Where is JRS is someone going to tell me his loan ended last Saturday???

 

[Shadota]

I wonder if we might switch between a 442 and a 433 tonight, based on tge starting XI?

You could have Campbell and Moore as a pair, or you can tuck Hamer infield for a midfield 3, and have Brewster further forward. Which would then allow us to go man-to-man against their back 3.

Might not happen, but seems viable based on player selection.

 

[The Crab]

Robbo does have the long throw weapon he could also have a couple of yellows in him too if angry Robbo gets wound up.

The long throw that got found out ages ago? That long throw? Piece of piss when you know it’s coming

 

[drblade]

Is JRS injured then? Only reason he wouldn't be at least on the bench?

 

[Jan Age]

Listen - I don’t agree with the line up but is not time for negativity now. Just get behind whoever is on the pitch and see where we are after the 90 minutes.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Is JRS injured then? Only reason he wouldn't be at least on the bench?

He is in bed with BBD.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Deeney spot on about Hamer and our attackers

 

[straight_outta_compton]

Baffling selection.

Bit of "pashun" is good, but please keep your heads and don't get drawn into silly fouls & cards! Especially JLT, hamer, & anel!!! We need to finish with 11 players on the field

 

[WestYorksBlade]

If we go up I can’t wait to see Robinson starting every game in the Prem

 

[Frank the tank]

Deeney spot on about Hamer and our attackers

What did he say ?

 

[straight_outta_compton]

The problem with most long throw specialists is that they take an age to throw it! This allows the defence to set up properly and makes it hard to score. The lads should bust a gut to get into the box when we get a throw in that JLT will take and he should get the fcker in there soon as, rather than wipe the ball for 5 mins Edit...i have a solution, instead of wiping the ball dry JLT plays with a pair of marigolds on his hands. There u go, sorted!

I'd always be tempted to get JLT to look like he's ready to do his usual long throw...then throw it short to one of our players who whips a cross into their box from an unexpected angle. Otherwise it's all too obvious

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Mehmeti..he's Albanian you know,he is very tricky dicky.

 

[Pollingtonblade]

What did he say ?

We don't score enough.

 

[Steve.C]

If we go up I can’t wait to see Robinson starting every game in the Prem

And Brewster

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

What did he say ?

Saying that too many games pass Hamer by and he needs to take more control of them. Also that the rest of our attackers have contributed nowhere near enough. All low single figures bar Campbell

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Bristol City dont

 

[Rufus Smalls]

I've actually had a fiver on him first goal 50-1

Which nets ?

Come in Robbo !!

 

[Lowen]

Waited too long to integrate Holding he was never going to play tonight. BBD & JRS arguably the first two choices for the right so disappointing neither are fit. Not sure I’d have gone with Brewster in that position though, still would’ve preferred O’Hare.

I’m also surprised we’ve gone 442 against Bristol City specifically, not sure it suits playing vs a possession orientated 343. We have looked more creative when we’ve played it though so hopefully we see more of that tonight. Counter attack is key, they’re very susceptible on the break.

 

[BouncinBlade]

The his no O'hare situation is really pissing me off. This is going to cost us the season and may already have

 

[Ace of Blades]

Robbo does have the long throw weapon he could also have a couple of yellows in him too if angry Robbo gets wound up.

And how many positive results have we had with the long throw?

 

[Thrice]

There's no away goal rule in these playoffs, right?

 

[Swinton Blade]

What's with the camera angle? How do you zoom in?

 

[gooseh]

Hmm, that's probably a fair call on reflection

 

[Nade]

I had no idea Woody Harrelson had gone into football management

 

[HarryHaslam]

Hmm, that's probably a fair call on reflection

If Peck was actually off then yes, was he though? Very very close