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An awful afternoon as Skubala gets shape all wrong

BBC summariser Gary Owers on Bristol City's "awful afternoon" against Norwich and why Michael Skubala's system and shape was all wrong.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:49 PM
An awful afternoon as Skubala gets shape all wrong
Key Things to Know
  • Gary Owers criticized Bristol City's tactical formation following a heavy home defeat against Norwich.
  • Owers argues Adam Randall was positioned awkwardly and Scott Twine was improperly used out wide.
  • Owers noted that frustrated supporters voiced their displeasure at Ashton Gate after the club's sixth defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Bristol City player and BBC Radio Bristol summariser Gary Owers strongly criticized the team's tactical setup following a heavy home defeat against Norwich. Owers argues that manager Michael Skubala got the team's formation completely wrong from the start, leaving players in unfamiliar roles and creating severe positional imbalances during what he termed an awful afternoon.

Owers highlighted issues with Adam Randall drifting out of position on the left and questioned half-time adjustments that placed Scott Twine wide rather than as a central playmaker. Owers noted that supporters voiced their frustration at Ashton Gate following the Robins' sixth defeat, alongside earlier disappointment against Walsall.

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