Carabao Cup 1st round
Tuesday 13th August, ko 7:45pm
Live on Sky Sports +
Match Officials:
Referee: CHARLES BREAKSPEAR
Assistants: Steve Durnall and Ollie Williams
Fourth Official : Ross Martin
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Carabao Cup 1st round
Tuesday 13th August, ko 7:45pm
Live on Sky Sports +
Match Officials:
Referee: CHARLES BREAKSPEAR
Assistants: Steve Durnall and Ollie Williams
Fourth Official : Ross Martin
https://x.com/CardiffCityFC/status/1823415578029146351
Be interesting to see where Robertson plays tonight, been described as a "number 8" but looks like he may be in that 10 slot unless there's a change of shape? Turnbull could be playing there of course
Well, now.
Alnwick - Kpakio, McGuinness, Bagan, Giles - Rinhomota, Robertson, Turnbull - Conte, Colwill, Kanga
Subs: Turner, Lawlor, Gbadehan, MFW, King, Tanner, Evans, Reindorf
I would have preferred King instead of Rino otherwise happy with that on the basis that Ashford must be injured if not even on the bench.
Why is Rinomhota starting ahead of King?
I can only assume it's due to fitness but it's honestly frustrating. Rinomhota isn't good enough for us and should be moved on.
Other than that happy with the side.
I'm assuming Kanga won't play the 90 minutes so Reindorf should get a run-out, that'll be interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays
I agree that King should be in ahead of Rinomhota otherwise I'm looking forward to watch this City team play which I haven't been able to say about the first team for ages.
would prefer to see Colwill at 10 rather than the wing
Anyone got an assessment of the strength of the Rovers team?
surely they would be full strengthQuote:
Originally Posted by az city
Their fans seem pretty pleased with their line up
David Turnbull injured in the warm up, Eli King in according to Glen Williams
Must be all the football he's been playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by City123
Yeah king got turnbull
Let’s see how Robertson and kanga get on
Bulut making a defensive change before we've even kicked off.Quote:
Originally Posted by City123
so who's playing where?
Looks like Robertson in the 10 with King & Rinomhota behind himQuote:
Originally Posted by City123
Hopefully kanga isn't seriously hurt
Phew raining stopped.
We have better pace about us tonight.
Few more willing runners .
The apps are showing 26 minutes played on not one attack on goal! Really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
What are they actually trying to achieve tactically so far this season
What is plan exactly? We just seem to pass it around and hope for the best, there never seems to be a style or system in place with Bulut
Pass it to open up the field .Quote:
Originally Posted by fugsyphil
There is no plan there hasn't been one for the last decade
I'd bring on Evans for rinomhota at half time. Drop Robertson back alongside king and move colwill into the 10
Torturous.
47 minutes
One shot on goal
There was an opportunity on about 35mins when Rovers lost the ball on the edge of our area and we broke , got to the halfway line and then turned and played it back so the whole Bristol team could get back behind the ball. The youngsters are playing the same game as the first team, slow slow possession football with no penetration.
Robertson looks good on the times he’s got on the ball
The highlight of the half was when the commentator said there won’t be any extra time tonight
Agree with this.Quote:
Originally Posted by PontBlue
Sky commentator: “It’s 0-0 and it’s one of those games that is very 0-0.”
Quite.
Bulut will be delighted. A perfectly executed 45 minutes of Bulutball.
Sadly our youngsters don't seem to be very good. I feel sorry for any striker playing in this team as there is no service whatsoever.
62% possession- one shot on goal!
It’s going to be a long torturous season if we keep this up
Conte, a central midfielder who had a very short spell at right-back, is playing right wing and isn't getting much joy, surprisingly.
I’m not sure if my tv picture is freezing on a regular basis, or if we really aren’t moving at all. This is so turgid. We’ve got to get rid of Bulut. This is abysmal.
All the youngsters have done well but we are so slow in possession with little thought to progress up the pitch. So much sideways and backwards passing. Obviously doing what the manager wants but we are home FFS.
I was wondering what could add some excitement to our matches and it suddenly came to me:
When do the yellow footballs come out?
That’ll spice things up.
yes pleaseQuote:
Originally Posted by PontBlue
That seems harsh, they all look competent enough footballers against a league one first team but are obviously playing under instructions to keep possession , not take any risks and turn back as a preference to going forwardQuote:
Originally Posted by Vindec
I agree about being a striker in any of our teams though, you are totally isolated