FT: BRISTOL CITY 0 - 2 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[Michael Morris]

Saturday 6th February, ko 3:00pm

Match Officials:

Referee: JARRED GILLETT
Assistants: Paul Hodskinson and Philip Dermott
Fourth Official : Ollie Yates

[Former Labour leader]

All I know is that we cannot afford to lose many more as we are being drawn into a relegation scrap.
I expect Williams and Wilson to start and us play with 5 at the back. Could be very wrong though!

Smithies
Ng
Morrison
Nelson
Pack
Bennett
Williams
Ralls
Bacuna
Wilson
Moore

[BLUETIT]

Saturday 6th February, ko 3:00pm

Match Officials:

Referee: JARRED GILLETT
Assistants: Paul Hodskinson and Philip Dermott
Fourth Official : Ollie Yates

We haven’t had this Ref, this season.

Twice last season, home win and an away draw

[binman]

Smithies
Ng
Morrison
Nelson
Flint
Bennett
Vaulks
Ralls
Bacuna
Williams
Moore

01-05 mins Bacuna takes position on the edge of the half way line but is yet to touch the ball - he scowls in MM direction
06 Mins Diedhiou finds himself on the right side of Nelson who had lost his positioning to glance the Wurzels 1 up
32 Mins The ball is played though Flints legs by Wells who powers though to score with a low drive as Flint clambers to try to untie his legs
33-40 mins Cardiff press with at least 4 looped long throws by Vaulks into the Wurzel penalty area - All 4 are headed clear by the first defender as Kief looks on bemused
40 mins the busy Johnny Williams continues to hustle and bustle without getting near the ball
40-45 mins Sean Morrison looks to be Cardiff's best hope as he is 'strangely' being left alone to play 40 yard diagonal balls in the direction of Moore. None reach their target. Kief looks on bemused.
45+ minutes Bacuna has not touched the ball and scowls at MM
HT 2-0
With Micks words ringing in their ears Cardiff up the tempo
45-50 mins Ralls plays 2 lovely through balls into the corridor of space by the corner flags with Moore only 30 yards away. kief looks on bemused as vaulks tries to run in the support from his own penalty box
55-60 mins Vaulks tries another 3 looped long throws which as somehow cleared by the first defender every fecking time
61 mins Substitution as a hobbling Johnny Williams makes way for Ojo. Mick reveals after the game its an ankle injury that'll mean Johnny will miss the next few games and he's devastated for the lad as he's made a great impact in training.
70 mins Disaster for City as from a Wurzel corner swung in by Nagy, Flint jumps to power it clear but defying the laws of physics it somehow ricochets off his head into the other end of the goal. nobody could have seen that coming from the 6 foot five first name on the sheet and City find themselves 3 down
79 mins Bacuna is now on the right touchline but has still not touched the ball
80 mins Mick rings the changes and Wilson is brought on for Ng as Cty go to a back 4
83 mins The pressure from city pays off as a Wilson corner is swung in. Flint somehow falls over his own legs falls on top of Kief and the ball hits Morrisons arse and goes in. The delight of the city players is curtailed however as Big Kief fails to get up as Flint by breaking the laws of physics has somehow managed to land on the big City strikers knee. Disaster as a stretcher is brought on and it looks like its the end of the season for Moore
85 mins Ciaron Brown comes on for Big Kief as MM throws Flint up front and City look comfortable with 4 centre halves on the pitch
94 mins Bacuna receives the ball for the first time 40 yards from goal turns and hits a menacing shot that just goes the wrong side of the corner flag
Full Time 3-1

Mick is distraught for Johnny and Big Kieffer but despite the adversity says the team is improving each week. Wilson looked lively in his 10 mins and Flint put in a huge performance also that lad Brown looks like he can throw the ball so we'll be able to give Will a rest in that department. He comments that he's seen Aden play a few times at centre forward and its an option he'll seriously consider for the rest of the season

Player ratings

Smithies 5 Helpless with all 3 goals
Ng 5 Solid and unspectacular
Morrison 4 Uncomfortable
Nelson 3 No Confidence and No Ability
Flint 1 First name on team sheet - Bambi on ice
Bennett 4 Forgot he was there
Vaulks 5 Over run gave away the ball - needs the surgical removal of his arms to stop the ruddy long throws
Ralls 5 Over run gave the ball away
Bacuna 5 Scowls
Williams 7 Hustle and bustle - sadly injured on his debut
Moore 6 Looked relieved going off even though in agony - needed a neck brace as well as he watched the ball fly over his head too many times

Man of Match - Flint

[Rhiwbina Blues]

Smithies

Ng
Morrison
Flint
Nelson
Bennett

Vaulks
Bacuna
Wilson

Moore
Williams

[Mr Soul '68]

Smithies
Ng
Morrison
Nelson
Flint
Bennett
Vaulks
Ralls
Bacuna
Williams
Moore

01-05 mins Bacuna takes position on the edge of the half way line but is yet to touch the ball - he scowls in MM direction
06 Mins Diedhiou finds himself on the right side of Nelson who had lost his positioning to glance the Wurzels 1 up
32 Mins The ball is played though Flints legs by Wells who powers though to score with a low drive as Flint clambers to try to untie his legs
33-40 mins Cardiff press with at least 4 looped long throws by Vaulks into the Wurzel penalty area - All 4 are headed clear by the first defender as Kief looks on bemused
40 mins the busy Johnny Williams continues to hustle and bustle without getting near the ball
40-45 mins Sean Morrison looks to be Cardiff's best hope as he is 'strangely' being left alone to play 40 yard diagonal balls in the direction of Moore. None reach their target. Kief looks on bemused.
45+ minutes Bacuna has not touched the ball and scowls at MM
HT 2-0
With Micks words ringing in their ears Cardiff up the tempo
45-50 mins Ralls plays 2 lovely through balls into the corridor of space by the corner flags with Moore only 30 yards away. kief looks on bemused as vaulks tries to run in the support from his own penalty box
55-60 mins Vaulks tries another 3 looped long throws which as somehow cleared by the first defender every fecking time
61 mins Substitution as a hobbling Johnny Williams makes way for Ojo. Mick reveals after the game its an ankle injury that'll mean Johnny will miss the next few games and he's devastated for the lad as he's made a great impact in training.
70 mins Disaster for City as from a Wurzel corner swung in by Nagy, Flint jumps to power it clear but defying the laws of physics it somehow ricochets off his head into the other end of the goal. nobody could have seen that coming from the 6 foot five first name on the sheet and City find themselves 3 down
79 mins Bacuna is now on the right touchline but has still not touched the ball
80 mins Mick rings the changes and Wilson is brought on for Ng as Cty go to a back 4
83 mins The pressure from city pays off as a Wilson corner is swung in. Flint somehow falls over his own legs falls on top of Kief and the ball hits Morrisons arse and goes in. The delight of the city players is curtailed however as Big Kief fails to get up as Flint by breaking the laws of physics has somehow managed to land on the big City strikers knee. Disaster as a stretcher is brought on and it looks like its the end of the season for Moore
85 mins Ciaron Brown comes on for Big Kief as MM throws Flint up front and City look comfortable with 4 centre halves on the pitch
94 mins Bacuna receives the ball for the first time 40 yards from goal turns and hits a menacing shot that just goes the wrong side of the corner flag
Full Time 3-1

Mick is distraught for Johnny and Big Kieffer but despite the adversity says the team is improving each week. Wilson looked lively in his 10 mins and Flint put in a huge performance also that lad Brown looks like he can throw the ball so we'll be able to give Will a rest in that department. He comments that he's seen Aden play a few times at centre forward and its an option he'll seriously consider for the rest of the season

Player ratings

Smithies 5 Helpless with all 3 goals
Ng 5 Solid and unspectacular
Morrison 4 Uncomfortable
Nelson 3 No Confidence and No Ability
Flint 1 First name on team sheet - Bambi on ice
Bennett 4 Forgot he was there
Vaulks 5 Over run gave away the ball - needs the surgical removal of his arms to stop the ruddy long throws
Ralls 5 Over run gave the ball away
Bacuna 5 Scowls
Williams 7 Hustle and bustle - sadly injured on his debut
Moore 6 Looked relieved going off even though in agony - needed a neck brace as well as he watched the ball fly over his head too many times

Man of Match - Flint

Best thing I have read in a long time

[City123]

Smithies
Ng
Morrison
Nelson
Flint
Bennett
Vaulks
Ralls
Bacuna
Williams
Moore

01-05 mins Bacuna takes position on the edge of the half way line but is yet to touch the ball - he scowls in MM direction
06 Mins Diedhiou finds himself on the right side of Nelson who had lost his positioning to glance the Wurzels 1 up
32 Mins The ball is played though Flints legs by Wells who powers though to score with a low drive as Flint clambers to try to untie his legs
33-40 mins Cardiff press with at least 4 looped long throws by Vaulks into the Wurzel penalty area - All 4 are headed clear by the first defender as Kief looks on bemused
40 mins the busy Johnny Williams continues to hustle and bustle without getting near the ball
40-45 mins Sean Morrison looks to be Cardiff's best hope as he is 'strangely' being left alone to play 40 yard diagonal balls in the direction of Moore. None reach their target. Kief looks on bemused.
45+ minutes Bacuna has not touched the ball and scowls at MM
HT 2-0
With Micks words ringing in their ears Cardiff up the tempo
45-50 mins Ralls plays 2 lovely through balls into the corridor of space by the corner flags with Moore only 30 yards away. kief looks on bemused as vaulks tries to run in the support from his own penalty box
55-60 mins Vaulks tries another 3 looped long throws which as somehow cleared by the first defender every fecking time
61 mins Substitution as a hobbling Johnny Williams makes way for Ojo. Mick reveals after the game its an ankle injury that'll mean Johnny will miss the next few games and he's devastated for the lad as he's made a great impact in training.
70 mins Disaster for City as from a Wurzel corner swung in by Nagy, Flint jumps to power it clear but defying the laws of physics it somehow ricochets off his head into the other end of the goal. nobody could have seen that coming from the 6 foot five first name on the sheet and City find themselves 3 down
79 mins Bacuna is now on the right touchline but has still not touched the ball
80 mins Mick rings the changes and Wilson is brought on for Ng as Cty go to a back 4
83 mins The pressure from city pays off as a Wilson corner is swung in. Flint somehow falls over his own legs falls on top of Kief and the ball hits Morrisons arse and goes in. The delight of the city players is curtailed however as Big Kief fails to get up as Flint by breaking the laws of physics has somehow managed to land on the big City strikers knee. Disaster as a stretcher is brought on and it looks like its the end of the season for Moore
85 mins Ciaron Brown comes on for Big Kief as MM throws Flint up front and City look comfortable with 4 centre halves on the pitch
94 mins Bacuna receives the ball for the first time 40 yards from goal turns and hits a menacing shot that just goes the wrong side of the corner flag
Full Time 3-1

Mick is distraught for Johnny and Big Kieffer but despite the adversity says the team is improving each week. Wilson looked lively in his 10 mins and Flint put in a huge performance also that lad Brown looks like he can throw the ball so we'll be able to give Will a rest in that department. He comments that he's seen Aden play a few times at centre forward and its an option he'll seriously consider for the rest of the season

Player ratings

Smithies 5 Helpless with all 3 goals
Ng 5 Solid and unspectacular
Morrison 4 Uncomfortable
Nelson 3 No Confidence and No Ability
Flint 1 First name on team sheet - Bambi on ice
Bennett 4 Forgot he was there
Vaulks 5 Over run gave away the ball - needs the surgical removal of his arms to stop the ruddy long throws
Ralls 5 Over run gave the ball away
Bacuna 5 Scowls
Williams 7 Hustle and bustle - sadly injured on his debut
Moore 6 Looked relieved going off even though in agony - needed a neck brace as well as he watched the ball fly over his head too many times

Man of Match - Flint

Leader

[Parti Mellow]

You make I laugh Binman

[jon1959]

Bristol City have got a few injury problems!

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/...-chris-4971355

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Smithies
Ng
Morrison
Nelson
Flint
Bennett
Vaulks
Ralls
Bacuna
Williams
Moore

01-05 mins Bacuna takes position on the edge of the half way line but is yet to touch the ball - he scowls in MM direction
06 Mins Diedhiou finds himself on the right side of Nelson who had lost his positioning to glance the Wurzels 1 up
32 Mins The ball is played though Flints legs by Wells who powers though to score with a low drive as Flint clambers to try to untie his legs
33-40 mins Cardiff press with at least 4 looped long throws by Vaulks into the Wurzel penalty area - All 4 are headed clear by the first defender as Kief looks on bemused
40 mins the busy Johnny Williams continues to hustle and bustle without getting near the ball
40-45 mins Sean Morrison looks to be Cardiff's best hope as he is 'strangely' being left alone to play 40 yard diagonal balls in the direction of Moore. None reach their target. Kief looks on bemused.
45+ minutes Bacuna has not touched the ball and scowls at MM
HT 2-0
With Micks words ringing in their ears Cardiff up the tempo
45-50 mins Ralls plays 2 lovely through balls into the corridor of space by the corner flags with Moore only 30 yards away. kief looks on bemused as vaulks tries to run in the support from his own penalty box
55-60 mins Vaulks tries another 3 looped long throws which as somehow cleared by the first defender every fecking time
61 mins Substitution as a hobbling Johnny Williams makes way for Ojo. Mick reveals after the game its an ankle injury that'll mean Johnny will miss the next few games and he's devastated for the lad as he's made a great impact in training.
70 mins Disaster for City as from a Wurzel corner swung in by Nagy, Flint jumps to power it clear but defying the laws of physics it somehow ricochets off his head into the other end of the goal. nobody could have seen that coming from the 6 foot five first name on the sheet and City find themselves 3 down
79 mins Bacuna is now on the right touchline but has still not touched the ball
80 mins Mick rings the changes and Wilson is brought on for Ng as Cty go to a back 4
83 mins The pressure from city pays off as a Wilson corner is swung in. Flint somehow falls over his own legs falls on top of Kief and the ball hits Morrisons arse and goes in. The delight of the city players is curtailed however as Big Kief fails to get up as Flint by breaking the laws of physics has somehow managed to land on the big City strikers knee. Disaster as a stretcher is brought on and it looks like its the end of the season for Moore
85 mins Ciaron Brown comes on for Big Kief as MM throws Flint up front and City look comfortable with 4 centre halves on the pitch
94 mins Bacuna receives the ball for the first time 40 yards from goal turns and hits a menacing shot that just goes the wrong side of the corner flag
Full Time 3-1

Mick is distraught for Johnny and Big Kieffer but despite the adversity says the team is improving each week. Wilson looked lively in his 10 mins and Flint put in a huge performance also that lad Brown looks like he can throw the ball so we'll be able to give Will a rest in that department. He comments that he's seen Aden play a few times at centre forward and its an option he'll seriously consider for the rest of the season

Player ratings

Smithies 5 Helpless with all 3 goals
Ng 5 Solid and unspectacular
Morrison 4 Uncomfortable
Nelson 3 No Confidence and No Ability
Flint 1 First name on team sheet - Bambi on ice
Bennett 4 Forgot he was there
Vaulks 5 Over run gave away the ball - needs the surgical removal of his arms to stop the ruddy long throws
Ralls 5 Over run gave the ball away
Bacuna 5 Scowls
Williams 7 Hustle and bustle - sadly injured on his debut
Moore 6 Looked relieved going off even though in agony - needed a neck brace as well as he watched the ball fly over his head too many times

Man of Match - Flint

You are a time traveller. Thanks for the updates. I'll put my mortgage on this now.

[Freitag 4.17]

Smithies
Ng
Morrison
Nelson
Flint
Bennett
Vaulks
Ralls
Bacuna
Williams
Moore

01-05 mins Bacuna takes position on the edge of the half way line but is yet to touch the ball - he scowls in MM direction
06 Mins Diedhiou finds himself on the right side of Nelson who had lost his positioning to glance the Wurzels 1 up
32 Mins The ball is played though Flints legs by Wells who powers though to score with a low drive as Flint clambers to try to untie his legs
33-40 mins Cardiff press with at least 4 looped long throws by Vaulks into the Wurzel penalty area - All 4 are headed clear by the first defender as Kief looks on bemused
40 mins the busy Johnny Williams continues to hustle and bustle without getting near the ball
40-45 mins Sean Morrison looks to be Cardiff's best hope as he is 'strangely' being left alone to play 40 yard diagonal balls in the direction of Moore. None reach their target. Kief looks on bemused.
45+ minutes Bacuna has not touched the ball and scowls at MM
HT 2-0
With Micks words ringing in their ears Cardiff up the tempo
45-50 mins Ralls plays 2 lovely through balls into the corridor of space by the corner flags with Moore only 30 yards away. kief looks on bemused as vaulks tries to run in the support from his own penalty box
55-60 mins Vaulks tries another 3 looped long throws which as somehow cleared by the first defender every fecking time
61 mins Substitution as a hobbling Johnny Williams makes way for Ojo. Mick reveals after the game its an ankle injury that'll mean Johnny will miss the next few games and he's devastated for the lad as he's made a great impact in training.
70 mins Disaster for City as from a Wurzel corner swung in by Nagy, Flint jumps to power it clear but defying the laws of physics it somehow ricochets off his head into the other end of the goal. nobody could have seen that coming from the 6 foot five first name on the sheet and City find themselves 3 down
79 mins Bacuna is now on the right touchline but has still not touched the ball
80 mins Mick rings the changes and Wilson is brought on for Ng as Cty go to a back 4
83 mins The pressure from city pays off as a Wilson corner is swung in. Flint somehow falls over his own legs falls on top of Kief and the ball hits Morrisons arse and goes in. The delight of the city players is curtailed however as Big Kief fails to get up as Flint by breaking the laws of physics has somehow managed to land on the big City strikers knee. Disaster as a stretcher is brought on and it looks like its the end of the season for Moore
85 mins Ciaron Brown comes on for Big Kief as MM throws Flint up front and City look comfortable with 4 centre halves on the pitch
94 mins Bacuna receives the ball for the first time 40 yards from goal turns and hits a menacing shot that just goes the wrong side of the corner flag
Full Time 3-1

Mick is distraught for Johnny and Big Kieffer but despite the adversity says the team is improving each week. Wilson looked lively in his 10 mins and Flint put in a huge performance also that lad Brown looks like he can throw the ball so we'll be able to give Will a rest in that department. He comments that he's seen Aden play a few times at centre forward and its an option he'll seriously consider for the rest of the season

Player ratings

Smithies 5 Helpless with all 3 goals
Ng 5 Solid and unspectacular
Morrison 4 Uncomfortable
Nelson 3 No Confidence and No Ability
Flint 1 First name on team sheet - Bambi on ice
Bennett 4 Forgot he was there
Vaulks 5 Over run gave away the ball - needs the surgical removal of his arms to stop the ruddy long throws
Ralls 5 Over run gave the ball away
Bacuna 5 Scowls
Williams 7 Hustle and bustle - sadly injured on his debut
Moore 6 Looked relieved going off even though in agony - needed a neck brace as well as he watched the ball fly over his head too many times

Man of Match - Flint

Excellent! - I'm actually beginning to be able to get some enjoyment from how comedically shit we are.

[fugsyphil]

How the hell are we favourites with the bookies for this match?

Brizzle are 23/10 on a 4 game home win streak and we're 13/10 despite not winning in 8??

[bobh]

Smithies
Ng
Morrison
Nelson
Flint
Bennett
Vaulks
Ralls
Bacuna
Williams
Moore

01-05 mins Bacuna takes position on the edge of the half way line but is yet to touch the ball - he scowls in MM direction
06 Mins Diedhiou finds himself on the right side of Nelson who had lost his positioning to glance the Wurzels 1 up
32 Mins The ball is played though Flints legs by Wells who powers though to score with a low drive as Flint clambers to try to untie his legs
33-40 mins Cardiff press with at least 4 looped long throws by Vaulks into the Wurzel penalty area - All 4 are headed clear by the first defender as Kief looks on bemused
40 mins the busy Johnny Williams continues to hustle and bustle without getting near the ball
40-45 mins Sean Morrison looks to be Cardiff's best hope as he is 'strangely' being left alone to play 40 yard diagonal balls in the direction of Moore. None reach their target. Kief looks on bemused.
45+ minutes Bacuna has not touched the ball and scowls at MM
HT 2-0
With Micks words ringing in their ears Cardiff up the tempo
45-50 mins Ralls plays 2 lovely through balls into the corridor of space by the corner flags with Moore only 30 yards away. kief looks on bemused as vaulks tries to run in the support from his own penalty box
55-60 mins Vaulks tries another 3 looped long throws which as somehow cleared by the first defender every fecking time
61 mins Substitution as a hobbling Johnny Williams makes way for Ojo. Mick reveals after the game its an ankle injury that'll mean Johnny will miss the next few games and he's devastated for the lad as he's made a great impact in training.
70 mins Disaster for City as from a Wurzel corner swung in by Nagy, Flint jumps to power it clear but defying the laws of physics it somehow ricochets off his head into the other end of the goal. nobody could have seen that coming from the 6 foot five first name on the sheet and City find themselves 3 down
79 mins Bacuna is now on the right touchline but has still not touched the ball
80 mins Mick rings the changes and Wilson is brought on for Ng as Cty go to a back 4
83 mins The pressure from city pays off as a Wilson corner is swung in. Flint somehow falls over his own legs falls on top of Kief and the ball hits Morrisons arse and goes in. The delight of the city players is curtailed however as Big Kief fails to get up as Flint by breaking the laws of physics has somehow managed to land on the big City strikers knee. Disaster as a stretcher is brought on and it looks like its the end of the season for Moore
85 mins Ciaron Brown comes on for Big Kief as MM throws Flint up front and City look comfortable with 4 centre halves on the pitch
94 mins Bacuna receives the ball for the first time 40 yards from goal turns and hits a menacing shot that just goes the wrong side of the corner flag
Full Time 3-1

Mick is distraught for Johnny and Big Kieffer but despite the adversity says the team is improving each week. Wilson looked lively in his 10 mins and Flint put in a huge performance also that lad Brown looks like he can throw the ball so we'll be able to give Will a rest in that department. He comments that he's seen Aden play a few times at centre forward and its an option he'll seriously consider for the rest of the season

Player ratings

Smithies 5 Helpless with all 3 goals
Ng 5 Solid and unspectacular
Morrison 4 Uncomfortable
Nelson 3 No Confidence and No Ability
Flint 1 First name on team sheet - Bambi on ice
Bennett 4 Forgot he was there
Vaulks 5 Over run gave away the ball - needs the surgical removal of his arms to stop the ruddy long throws
Ralls 5 Over run gave the ball away
Bacuna 5 Scowls
Williams 7 Hustle and bustle - sadly injured on his debut
Moore 6 Looked relieved going off even though in agony - needed a neck brace as well as he watched the ball fly over his head too many times

Man of Match - Flint

Plagiarist!

You lifted that from tomorrow's WalesonLine!

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Plagiarist!

You lifted that from tomorrow's WalesonLine!

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Bristol City have got a few injury problems!

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/...-chris-4971355

It won't make any difference. An opposing team struggling to get a side together, rookie 'keeper forced into action etc.... we are incapable of capitalising.

[valleys caveman]

MM on Football Focus at 12-30 ish.

[tforturton]

Okay - I'm going to stick my head over the parapet here, and predict a City win. New manager boost, and all that...

[Michael Morris]

Match facts

• Bristol City have lost three of their last four home league games against Cardiff City (W1), losing 1-0 last season.
• Cardiff haven’t lost back-to-back league games against Bristol City since losing four in a row between 2001 and 2007 (excluding play-offs).
• Bristol City are looking to win four consecutive home Championship matches for the first time since February 2019.
• Cardiff are winless in their last seven Championship matches, their longest league run at this level since February 2015 (also seven without a win).
• Cardiff striker Kieffer Moore has scored 10 goals in 22 Championship appearances this season, equalling his tally for last season when he scored 10 in 36 games for Wigan.

[the other bob wilson]

Harry Wilson in for Bacuna.

[Michael Morris]

[LeningradCowboy]

Three at the back with Flint starting again.

[LeningradCowboy]

Where is Ciaron Brown?

[jon1959]

So it's 3/5 at the back again. Let's hope they have used the week well on the training pitch. Aden Flint for MOM is still on!

[WJ99mobile]

Three at the back with Flint starting again.

I’m off out

Can’t deal watching that

[LeningradCowboy]

The Wurzels will score first. It's nailed on.