FT: CARDIFF CITY 1 - 0 BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

[Bald Barry Bastad]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Great team but Watters is out of his depth. Ditch him Steve or he'll undo all you're good work.

[WJ99mobile]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Hes had 2 on a plate.

Got shot on target both times

His finding of space is really good.

[Des Parrot]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

I remember when O’Dowda signed and some were concerned about his lack of goals and assists but he’s looking like we will create plenty.

Makes you question why teams release players sometimes, O’Dowda has accuracy, pace, found space, plays off the shoulder, very impressive first half.

[Former Labour leader]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Cannot remember such as a dominant City midfield.
Just missing a goalscorer. Bale would have had a hat trick.

[D. Advocaat]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

The football has been exhilarating, this is light years away from the long ball rubbish fans have had to endure. Oh for a finisher though

This 100%. So much better to watch than getting played off the park while hoping for a set piece headed goal.

[Bald Barry Bastad]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Got shot on target both times

His finding of space is really good.

He's powder puff. Does not have the mentality to be physically strong he is out of his depth and needs to go

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Hes had 2 on a plate.

I'd even say three.

The half volley in the six yard box early on.
The one-on-one.
And the one where the ball was laid off to him but his first touch let him down.

Don't want to bang on because it's been a great performance and even Watters is playing better but he reeeeeeally should be on the scoresheet.

[Hilts]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Got shot on target both times

His finding of space is really good.

??? 1 he got his feet mixed up and fell on his arse.

We are opening them up time and again.

We are lacking a striker. I really hope he turns it around a goal might make all the difference (maybe). Hes probably got 15 minutes maximum to turn it around.

[MacAdder]

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His runs have been superb. The passes are coming way too late

Yup. Collins slips him in and bang, goal... he doesn't get time to think about it.
Trouble is missed chances can play on the mind.

He needs a goal badly because ultimately goals is what he will be judged on and i think if he gets one he'll be ok.
Luckily Birmingham haven't offered much and AS YET it hasn't cost us.

Really enjoyable first half it has to be said.

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Is that spurs bloke on the bench?..if so..get him on.

[2b2bdoo]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

I'll admit, I thought O'Dowda and Romeo were the two most average signings but they've both been far better than I thought they'd be. So far at least!

I guess it was hard not to be underwhelmed with O’Dowdas stats when he arrived but he’s been great. Looking at that first half though you can see Morison wants certain types of players in certain positions and he fits the bill. Still work in progress but if we continue to at least try and play like this then it’s a step in the right direction.

Same with Collins, I thought he would be back up but he’s nailed that left back spot.

[Vindec]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

I hate to say this but Watters simply isn't up to it. For all his good runs and good positioning there is simply no end product. We should be four up but there is every chance Brum will get an equaliser or worse even though they are not up to much.

[2b2bdoo]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Sounds like Harris on for I assume Watters. Probably would have liked Watters to have another 10/15mins

Edit - Watters not well.

[valleys caveman]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v BIRMINGHAM CITY. Match thread

Harris on for Watters.