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Stuck in the middle . . . why Blues were so unconvincing in their home opener

Chris Davies outlines a tactical breakdown of the Bristol City performance and reveals what needs to be done

24.08.26, 15:36 Updated 24.08.26, 15:57

Colin Tattum

Colin Tattum

Blues must not get caught between two stools in future at St. Andrew's.

That was the upshot of an in-depth analysis of the 2-2 draw against Bristol City in the Championship opener on home turf.

Chris Davies felt that Blues played into the visitors hands too much, after veering away from what they are good and reliable at.

Thirteen of Bristol's 15 shots in the match came from inside the Blues box, an unusually high amount at St. Andrew's.

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Colin Tattum

Colin Tattum covered Blues for the Birmingham Mail & Sports Argus as correspondent & chief sports writer for 28 years before becoming head of media & communications at St. Andrew's in 2014. Most recently he worked in academy talent ID & recruitment before returning full circle by joining renowned journalist Neil Moxley with the launch of Forever Blues.

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