Bournemouth (A) | Post Match Thread

Before the game started, I wanted three points. After we scored I wanted more goals. At four up I wanted a clean sheet. Two out of three isn't too bad.
Thought we were good first half, a few stray passes here and there and a few hanging onto the ball when they should have passed but overall I was happy. Not so so happy but happy.
Second half ok but the changes caused a bit of disruption. Not going to complain about the subs though, four up is the time to make them and save the legs of those who have.played a lot this season.
Well done City.
 
I thought it was similar to the Forest game. We were very dominant and played some great football. The difference today is we were clinical. I think we're starting to get it together now and if we can go on a run we've got a good chance of winning it. A fully fit and in form Foden is a serious game changer for us.
 
Chance wise we created lots and should probably have scored another 2.
But that game and last week are why we will struggle to win the league this season - the lack of clean sheets is killing us.
Dias mistake today - which is unusual - but just a sign of the way things are at the back.
 
CC1 said:
Subs not unnecessary- we need to protect players when we’ve so many games coming up. If Pep hadn’t made the subs when 3-0 up & the players had been injured he’d have been criticised for not using them

Agree re last 20 minutes. The main quality players weren’t there. Haaland; Grealish; Rodri; Gundog; Ake; & of course -KDB

Great win. On to the FA cup now.
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It’s great to have the luxury of a 4 goal lead so we can make those substitutions though.
Goals win games, but being clinical in the first half in particular means Pep can try players and see if they are up to it.
Gets experience into them for the next time needed too.
 
Used to be that when we put the ball in the fridge 4-0 up the opposition never saw it until final whistle. This season is a total opposite. Yes we coasted, conserved energy, made lots of subs, took our foot off the gas but the last 30 minutes was not what at the levels we should be at in terms of ball retention and defensive solidity.
First half was excellent, went at them with purpose and energy and moved the ball fluidly around the pitch and created excellent opportunities through good pressing and accurate passing. Damage was already done at 4-0 but oh boy, the drop off in our levels was eye-catching.
 
I'm Blue said:
Not on my tv ; )
I used to play cricket when I was younger at a pretty good standard, had a trial for Lancashire boys.
But I can't watch......I do watch the ashes though.
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Fair enough. I love this NZ tour - cricket at night after a few beers, after a city win and a scouse loss (hopefully)...lovely stuff
 
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