Eddie

Massive game. One I’d have down as a really good win, rather than an expected win. If we were to get 3 points and keep the momentum going, you’d think with our home form that 2 wins will (should follow) and suddenly you’re staring at 5 wins in a row and 26 points in 10 games. It’s quite presumptuous but I genuinely think if we can find a way to win this one then the other 2 follow it and we’ll be top 2 at the turn of the year and flying.

The thing I don’t get is why teams don’t go to other teams at the top of the league and do the same - I watched the EFL highlights show last night (granted only a snippet of a game) and Donny were open, attacking, leaving all sorts of space. It nearly worked for them but I can’t imagine they’ll turn up at our place and play the same, they’ll “low block” and try and pick us off with set pieces, like every other fucker does. Maybe it’s cause Cardiff can be more direct and are more dangerous with crosses in the box, so you can’t defend in the same way (and this is where Dalby proves to be effective). Annoying seeing the space they’re given at home though - we’ve only had Wigan do that and we destroyed them.

Another great 3 points (although let’s be honest, they all are). Agree that we started it well, it was clear from the first couple of minutes that it was going to be the same type of game as against most of the lower sides at home - try and beat the low block and don’t fuck up. We did fuck up and I was convinced that at best we’d get a point. I was right behind that Gale goal and was up celebrating as soon as it left his foot - I wasn’t expecting to have such a buzz celebrating a win v Exeter at home but finding a way to still get the 3 points was massive. Subs made a big difference. Gale is just a far better player than Cissoko. Good for Dalby to get his goal and actually thought his overall play was tidy too. Dempsey coming on with half an hour to go is a dangerous player. Completely different to the Mansfield performance. Pissed off in the car when Talksport said Cardiff had got another late winner but we can only do what we can. Keep the wins coming - I make that 17 points from 7 games!

Gale and Dalby at half time. Got to be. They’ll defend like this for hours if we carry on.

And conceding over a goal a game away from home. They’re not excellent defensively I do agree though Lusty with your point that we need to score first - although that’s not dissimilar to any of these type of teams that come up to set up camp and not be broken down.

And it’s a belter. Beautiful day, back on home turf, got 5-0 written all over it.

Genuine interest (ie not having a go) - you’d take Toal out? Reason I ask is I’m surprised given we’ve got the 2nd best defensive record in the league (and I’m a Forrester fan).

Just a bit of light hearted banter mate - appreciate you sticking up for a local club though. To be fair, I was looking that way because the game hadn’t started. If I looked at either the east or the west stand at the Toughsheet I wouldn’t be able to see into someone’s bathroom. I said nothing about the pitch, you’re right it was in great condition.

To be fair, that’s how I saw it and I think we will - I just thought there might be a fuck up somewhere (Donny away?) and so putting 16 points was a bit punchy. Saying that, we then go into a run of 3 tough away games at Posh, Wigan and Stevenage so we could really do with getting a good amount in the next 6.

As bad as Forss was on Tuesday, I wouldn’t mind seeing him behind Burstow for this one. Likely to need less midfield cover and Burstow was in his best form when Forss was playing as that 2nd striker. Id have JDC or Christie Toal GJ Conway Sheehan Simons ACD Forss Gale Burstow Rest Erhahon to be back for the away game at Wycombe, given he’s coming back from injury. Maybe the same for Christie as well

2nd best home record (best on a ppg basis) against the worst away record. Goal in the first 20 mins and I’d like to think we run away with it - as always though, 3 points any which way will do.

And a run of 6 games now where we really should be picking up 13-15 points (I know it’s not as simple as that but it’s as favourable a run of fixtures as you’re going to get)

Not a clue. Just saw Tutu running off - felt robbed of a proper celebration 😂

For views like this!

Agreed to an extent. But a hell of a lot easier if you play with some urgency and don’t trot about at half pace whenever you get on the ball.