Fleetwood v Bradford

[T.A]

A big game at Fleetwood as two of the top 6 meet and hope to gain an advantage over each other. Both teams had draws last time out v Rochdale and Bristol Rovers respectively.

 

[Chris]

Predict Fleetwood to win 1 nil but I'll be happy with a draw

 

[LS Bantam]

It feels like we're destined to draw every game until the end of time, so 1-1

 

[codaplenty]

This has a draw written all over it, Bradford have notched up 15 and Fleetwood 10. We need to get back to winning ways, unfortunately I can only see 1-1 which in itself will still be a good result for the Cods

 

[Parchpea]

Because weve been on a good run teams have started to play more cautiously against us but I would hope Bradford are a big enough club to skip that and come to attack Fleetwood. That may help the game. Our decent season is built on defence and we dont score loads of goals.

 

[LS Bantam]

Despite our amazing ability to not score, we only have attack mode - there certainly won't be any sitting back for a point even if it means we lose by a few going for the win

 

[Dolph Ziggler]

Despite our amazing ability to not score, we only have attack mode - there certainly won't be any sitting back for a point even if it means we lose by a few going for the win

That can't be true, and if it is true that we only have attack and nothing else then the 15 teams who only managed a draw against us this season want shooting.

 

[joethegill]

There's a difference between being able to attack and being able to finish.

 

[Dolph Ziggler]

There's a difference between being able to attack and being able to finish.

But if we can't defend then how on earth have 15 teams this season not managed to score more than us?

 

[joethegill]

Probably because you normally have the ball I'm guessing.

 

[Dolph Ziggler]

Probably because you normally have the ball I'm guessing.

We average about 54% of the possession currently.

 

[joethegill]

So more than the opposition on average then! Also, who's saying you can't defend? I thought you had one of the better records in the league?

 

[Dolph Ziggler]

So more than the opposition on average then! Also, who's saying you can't defend? I thought you had one of the better records in the league?

LS Bantam above,

He said we only have attack mode.

 

[joethegill]

As in that's the only style you play, not that you can't defend!

 

[bantamigo]

We are attack mode in that we haven't put 11 men behind the ball all season but I think it's been quite rare that we've gone a goal up and had to defend it. I can't see it being a poor game as both teams will go for it. This side we've got is probably the best one we've had for years and I've not seen many sides better than us so why play with fear. That said I'd take a point and hopefully Devante misses some sitters.

 

[codaplenty]

We are attack mode in that we haven't put 11 men behind the ball all season but I think it's been quite rare that we've gone a goal up and had to defend it. I can't see it being a poor game as both teams will go for it. This side we've got is probably the best one we've had for years and I've not seen many sides better than us so why play with fear. That said I'd take a point and hopefully Devante misses some sitters.

Acually bantamigo Devante has improved enormously this season and without doubt its the 'rosler' effect.
Now I dont want fans to start thinking we have a got a terrific manger ( January MOM award ) a lot of it is luck, improved performances all over the pitch, good defensive record, huge improvement in goals scored, David Ball having his best ever season, successful academy teams............old Devante will miss some if he plays, but he'll also score

 

[Chris]

I suppose going from absolutely shit to just shit is an improvement.

 

[bantamigo]

He needed to improve as he got chucked out of ours for bad attitude and he was only going one way. Maybe Rosler has gently reminded him of this and coached him round, something that Parkinson never would have done whilst here. If you weren't in his favourites you were nowhere.

 

[finley]

McCall said he would freshen things up,4 changes tonight,hope Cullen isn't coming back to soon.McCall definitely going for the win with a front 3.Hiwula and Gilliead should provide plenty of pace either side of Wyke

 

[LS Bantam]

As in that's the only style you play, not that you can't defend!

Didn't think that was a hard one to understand, but cheers for clearing it up for me!

A few changes tonight, Hiwula back in but Marshall, Billy Clarke and Dieng all left out, I would be happy with the inevitable point

 

[finley]

Get in Jordy Hiwula,no more than we deserved,totally bossed the first half

 

[F!RTHY]

Another tap-in for Hiwula - god, he's so shit.

11 tap-ins and counting.

 

[Robert Molenaar]

Thank god I didn't travel for that!

Table looking slightly grim reading now.

 

[Mighty_Bantam]

It's boring now.

We're an ineffective team. Don't care for possession. I want some wins.

 

[Parchpea]

Bradford head and shoulders above Fleetwood first half and at least deserved a 1 goal lead if not more.

Felt like it may a long night for us but Rosler changed tactics and subs that got us moving forward and Bradford caved in.

Big win for us

 

[LS Bantam]

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Concede again

It's as if you're waiting for us to throw points away having dominated and made nothing of it to kill the game off

 

[Sheffsteel]

Big result this.

Bradford have been controlling/ dominating most of their games but can't convert their pressure into goals, so they are being killed by drawing too many matches.

But all the teams are closing in and Bradford might slip out of the playoffs. Their game Saturday at home to Bolton is now a must win pressure game.

Most seem to think Flleetwood are in a false position and won't last the pace but to win against a fellow playoff team from being 1-0 down will be a massive boost for confidence

It's seems Fleetwood Town are the real deal and promotion to the Championship isn't that far fetched.

 

[codaplenty]

There was only one team in the 1st half and Bradford will be kicking themselves at losing this. In fairness the changes Fleetwood made in the second half were spot on and from being outplayed clawed their way back into the game. Really chuffed for Coley, the whole team will be buzzing and Rosler's reaction at the end summed up everyones feelings

 

[Chris]

Fantastic second half performance . This is why we all love football

 

[finley]

No killer instinct and it's costing us dear