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joncool5 · #121 Post by **joncool5** » Mon 23 Oct 2006, 3:19 pm

Kris wrote:
Native wrote:4 points from 10 games is what we're looking at, if we're lucky...
Well, you've got Southend twice in four days this week so that should be the perfect opportunity to turn the corner.

We're really struggling at the moment. In the first few weeks of the season we looked like we could handle the step-up but unfortunately we couldn't turn performances into points and it looks like some of the players' heads have dropped. Very worrying as a big part of our double promotion was built on team spirit and the ability to grind out results. We had a great result at Burnley last Tuesday and by all accounts deserved more than a point but yesterday's performance against an Ipswich team with a shaky defence was shocking.

Is Clarke struggling?

kimphilby · #122 Post by **kimphilby** » Mon 23 Oct 2006, 3:40 pm

But I would rather have a PSB record over BCFC. PSB don't let you down the same way.

Hey Phillip if you were faced with the choice of PSB getting a number one but, as the pay back, Birmingham going down to League one, being left high n' dry by the porn peddlers, going into administration and having Trevor Francis as your manager again, would you choose the 5th chart topper for PSB? If you don't go with the number one option PSB will split but Birmingham will spend the rest of your life yo-yoing between Prem and Championship.

Kris · #123 Post by **Kris** » Mon 23 Oct 2006, 4:37 pm

joncool5 wrote:
Kris wrote:
Native wrote:4 points from 10 games is what we're looking at, if we're lucky...
Well, you've got Southend twice in four days this week so that should be the perfect opportunity to turn the corner.

We're really struggling at the moment. In the first few weeks of the season we looked like we could handle the step-up but unfortunately we couldn't turn performances into points and it looks like some of the players' heads have dropped. Very worrying as a big part of our double promotion was built on team spirit and the ability to grind out results. We had a great result at Burnley last Tuesday and by all accounts deserved more than a point but yesterday's performance against an Ipswich team with a shaky defence was shocking.
Is Clarke struggling?

He had a couple of shockers a few weeks ago and was dropped but has played in the last two games and was one of the few to do himself justice on Saturday. He even played the last half hour in midfield and did well, hitting the post with a header.

I think he struggled initially because he was living in a hotel but he has since bought his own place and his more settled lifestyle off the pitch has helped his performances on it.

joncool5 · #124 Post by **joncool5** » Mon 23 Oct 2006, 5:19 pm

Kris wrote:
joncool5 wrote:
Kris wrote: Well, you've got Southend twice in four days this week so that should be the perfect opportunity to turn the corner.

We're really struggling at the moment. In the first few weeks of the season we looked like we could handle the step-up but unfortunately we couldn't turn performances into points and it looks like some of the players' heads have dropped. Very worrying as a big part of our double promotion was built on team spirit and the ability to grind out results. We had a great result at Burnley last Tuesday and by all accounts deserved more than a point but yesterday's performance against an Ipswich team with a shaky defence was shocking.
Is Clarke struggling?
He had a couple of shockers a few weeks ago and was dropped but has played in the last two games and was one of the few to do himself justice on Saturday. He even played the last half hour in midfield and did well, hitting the post with a header.

I think he struggled initially because he was living in a hotel but he has since bought his own place and his more settled lifestyle off the pitch has helped his performances on it.

I also think he might have struggled as he was no longer the main man, like Gerrard seems to do when he plays for England!! He should find his feet and he does score goals too. The defenders we've brought in have been quality so not sure if we've missed him which seems completely bonkers!

Phillip · #125 Post by **Phillip** » Mon 23 Oct 2006, 6:17 pm

kimphilby wrote:
But I would rather have a PSB record over BCFC. PSB don't let you down the same way.
Hey Phillip if you were faced with the choice of PSB getting a number one but, as the pay back, Birmingham going down to League one, being left high n' dry by the porn peddlers, going into administration and having Trevor Francis as your manager again, would you choose the 5th chart topper for PSB? If you don't go with the number one option PSB will split but Birmingham will spend the rest of your life yo-yoing between Prem and Championship.

I would choose PSB no question about it. (A 5th no.1 I'd even have Barry Fry back for that)!

kimphilby · #126 Post by **kimphilby** » Mon 23 Oct 2006, 6:28 pm

I would choose PSB no question about it. (A 5th no.1 I'd even have Barry Fry back for that)!

Phillip · #127 Post by **Phillip** » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 6:51 pm

Carling Cup Round 4

Notts. Co V Wycombe. W (Unlucky Steve)
Spurs V Port Vale
Birmingham V Liverpool
Chelsea V A. Villa (ha ha)!
Watford V Newcastle
Chesterfield V Charlton
Southend V Man.U
Everton V Arsenal

Going to get my ticket(s) for the Blues/Liverpool game tomorrow. They've reduced them to £15 each

The WBA game on Saturday at noon is £30

(It can't be 0-7 again, can it)?

#128 Post by **StevePSB** » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 7:34 pm

No repeat of our Carling Cup heroics of last year then...

It was a cracking match by all accounts, which is something of a surprise given our form so far this season!

StevePSB

joncool5 · #129 Post by **joncool5** » Sat 28 Oct 2006, 12:10 pm

StevePSB wrote:No repeat of our Carling Cup heroics of last year then...

It was a cracking match by all accounts, which is something of a surprise given our form so far this season!

StevePSB

You're not doing that bad and are one place above Blackpool!! Sure you'd take that at the end of the season

joncool5 · #130 Post by **joncool5** » Sat 28 Oct 2006, 6:03 pm

Blackpool beat Bradford 4-1, Championship here we come!!!

Phillip · #131 Post by **Phillip** » Sun 29 Oct 2006, 1:07 pm

Birmingham win again...BCFC 2 V WBA 0

That's 3 wins in a row!

What's going on.

Surpose we'll keep Bruce for another month then.

Don't get me wrong...I'm happy again with 'em. But I know what there doing...They will make me believe again & then the kick in the teeth (or lower).

Undertaker · #132 Post by **Undertaker** » Sun 29 Oct 2006, 1:15 pm

Like i said on the previous page, Phillip. You just need to have a bit of patience. Birmingham have the best team in the division but everyone wants to beat you. You have to match teams up with the scruffy aspects of the game, when you win that battle, you wil lthen be able to outplay anyone in that division.

Dave

joncool5 · #133 Post by **joncool5** » Sun 29 Oct 2006, 2:35 pm

I think both Birmingham and WBA will go up. Thought WBA looked a good side despite the defeat and Birmingham look a threat going forward. The other main candidates at the moment are Cardiff and PNE (hate to say it).

Phillip · #134 Post by **Phillip** » Wed 01 Nov 2006, 10:05 pm

Coventry 0 V Birmingham 1...I'm starting to believe again.

Phillip · #135 Post by **Phillip** » Sat 04 Nov 2006, 9:28 pm

Plymouth 0 V Birmingham 1

Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! I believe again.

I also believe Leeds really might go down & do a Man. C or a Nott's Forest.

No offence Kris but I think bye bye Southend too.