Birmingham City vs Derby County Matchday Thread

[Donegal Ram]

Ok to play out from the back but the opposition will work it out when it is exactly the same every time. Go down the line now and again or put your laces through it. Too predictable too easy to play against when you don't have the desired personnel to play it effectively

[RoyMac5]

1 minute ago, Warwick Ram said:

What about the persistent fouling on Morrison? There have been at least four late challenges no where near the ball but no booking or free kick? Sibley gets squashed between two players but no free kick.

Agree on Morrison. Sibley went down before the 'squeeze', he needs to be stronger (will come with age?).

[Sparkle]

5 minutes ago, Ellafella said:

First half:

1. Started well. 5 mins.

2. Dropped deep. Inviting the press.

3. Errors; mistake gives them the lead.

4. No possession in midfield. 
5. Lawrence a passenger.

Caused our own downfall. Need to change it. Knight? Is he fit? 

I would normally go with Lawrence the passenger but he is the one who might score then sibley but that’s it 

[atherstoneram]

4 minutes ago, brady1993 said:

The shift in the approach to refereeing this season really isn't doing us any favours and this isn't the first time we've come across a team this season that is making full use of basically being able to get away with a string of fouls.

This season the refs have to be 100% it is a foul. 50 - 50 tackles to be let go.

[Finch]

L1 stuff.

[G STAR RAM]

2 minutes ago, Gritstone Ram said:

Morrison nearly got book for a late tackle on him. Work that one out.

The referee gave a free kick and Morrison reacted to their player.

[RoyMac5]

Just now, Finch said:

L1 stuff.

Them or us.

[Finch]

Probably both.

[Gee SCREAMER !!]

1 minute ago, Bris Vegas said:

Lawrence could easily have been booked too but the ref played on.

Let’s not suggest there is a conspiracy here. 

Hey, borrow a pair of one of their midfielders ?

[GrimsbyRam]

Just now, RoyMac5 said:

Them or us.

Both, we look like every game we are playing for a draw

[minesahartington]

It’s men v boys again

[RoyMac5]

Just now, GrimsbyRam said:

Both, we look like every game we are playing for a draw

We look like we need another striking option.

[Mr Tibbs]

I’ll be honest, other than not booking one of their players for the 68th foul on Ravel, he’s not done that much wrong. 

Brum players are bigger, more physical and streetwise vs our kids and midgets.
We need some of that grit IMO, it’s Championship bread and butter. We’re way too nice to play against. 

[Warwick Ram]

Just now, RoyMac5 said:

Agree on Morrison. Sibley went down before the 'squeeze', he needs to be stronger (will come with age?).

Chris Martin use to go down whenever anyone touched him and our fans loved it, he got a foul nine of ten. Jack (I fall a lot) Grealish again falls over every time and gets a foul given for him. Sibley was never going to go anywhere quick the two Birmingham players made sure of that. 

[Gritstone Ram]

2 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said:

The referee gave a free kick and Morrison reacted to their player.

Did he I missed the ref giving us a free kick bit.

[brady1993]

2 minutes ago, atherstoneram said:

This season the refs have to be 100% it is a foul. 50 - 50 tackles to be let go.

I think right now we are seeing something an over correction to that because there is a lot being let go that seems like a clear foul and teams are abusing it a bit.

[ossieram]

3 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said:

Agree on Morrison. Sibley went down before the 'squeeze', he needs to be stronger (will come with age?).

Watch the Sibley one again and you'll see his back foot was caught.

[California Ram.]

Wonder if the watching West Brom scouts are writing ‘close defence down’

[Ramarena]

Second chance for us tactical changes required 

[JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta]

3 minutes ago, Finch said:

L1 stuff.

That'll be handy next season.