The Tigers Down Under

With the season done and dusted we reflect on the highs and lows of season 2023/24.

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The dominating news story is the departure of Liam Rosenior as manager, while we also cover the final day of the season, as City struggled to put up a fight against a Plymouth side fighting to stay up...

We couldn't, could we? 4 points from Cov and Ipswich has City daring to dream as a West Brom loss to Preston would open the door to the unlikeliest of play off pushes as we head into the final day wit...

Another penalty miss proved costly as City couldn't break down Watford in what was a must win game. The slim play off hopes have become slimmer, and while not mathematically out of it, anything other ...

A draw with Boro and comprehensive win against QPR mean it was 4 points when City probably needed 6 to stay in the Play Off race, however a WBA loss to Sunderland does leave the door somewhat ajar if ...

Cardiff are the side that keep on giving as City made it 6 in a row against the Bluebirds thanks to a Fabio Carvalho double and Philogene sealer. City now come up against MIddlesbrough and QPR in orde...

A disappointing Easter saw City capitulate against Stoke, with results not going in our favour on Monday with our loss against Leeds putting play off chances firmly on the back burner. All we can do i...

The Tigers Down Under look back on the first half of our first season back in the Championship following relegation, with Leonid Slutsky taking charge and the majority of the squad looking for the exi...

We're back after a short hiatus to recap on three recent draws with Preston North End, Birmingham and Leicester City, three draws of varying respectfulness. After the imposed International/FA Cup brea...

A stellar strike from Carvalho meant that the honours were even against WBA in a game City couldn't lose. Another game City can't afford to lose faces us this weekend against a rejuvenated Preston Nor...

What a week to be a City supporter! With a last minute winner at Huddersfield on the weekend followed up by a sensational performance against Southampton mid-week, City now find themselves in the Top ...

A flat, awful home performance against Swansea was followed by going down early against Rotherham and could have seen City in a stick position as other sides around them picked up results, but a Philo...

A first glimpse at several new signings and the return of Jaden Philogene highlighted a 1-0 win over Millwall which could have been much more given the way the side started the game. Plum fixtures aga...

A strong and gritty win against Sunderland prior to CIty's mini-'Winter break' saw City enter the final days of the transfer window buoyed by the three points. A flurry of activity is on the agenda wi...

The Tigers Down Under look back on the second half of the most recent season spent in the Premier League, as Marco Silva tried his best to keep us up with the help of his loan army.

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Worrying form continues for City with a frustrating loss to Norwich on Friday night, before a late heartbreak against Birmingham in the FA Cup replay despite a valiant effort from a largely under-age ...

A drab draw in the FA Cup highlighted by Matty Jacob's debut goal for City and Billy Sharp's debut was overshadowed by more significant off-field news with some transfer incomings as well as injury ne...

A mixed bag to round out 2023 and welcome in the New Year as City held on for a strong result against Blackburn, a side we seem to take a delight in beating in recent times, before a poor defeat to Bl...

From 2-1 up against Bristol City to taking no points over the Christmas period is a disappointing result for City, with injuries beginning to become problematic once more. A final game in 2023 against...

Recovering from an early set-back against Boro, City went on to crush a woeful Cardiff City 3-0 at the MKM to record back to back victories heading into the busy Christmas period.

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Two losses in a row for City which is a rarity under Rosenior. Philogene limping off with injury is even more concerning given the heavy run of fixtures coming up for City. Boro this Thursday morning ...

A frustrating display against Watford saw City slump to defeat after an audacious lob from Wesley Hoedt caught Allsop out late in the game. We reflect on the lessons to learn from that game, and look ...

A strong performance against Swansea coming from two goals down to grab a deserved point, before an absolute hammering of Rotherham proved to be a positive week as City moved into the Top 6 (other res...

A last minute winner against Huddersfield Town before the International Break sent us off in good spirits, and we're back to recap that as well as look ahead to two winnable fixtures against Swansea a...

The Tigers Down Under look back on the first half of the most recent season spent in the Premier League, and the difficult circumstances surrounding it.

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A patchy performance on the road against WBA coupled with a number of injury concerns was a disappointing result given the recent resurgence in form, and we run through the implications of the result,...

A huge set of results as City knock off both Birmingham and Preston North End courtesy of two wonder goals from Jaden Philogene. City come up against WBA this weekend as we look to get on a roll on th...

A busy week lies ahead for City as we look to rebound from a last gasp loss to Southampton on the weekend. Midweek Rosenior comes up against his former boss in Wayne Rooney's Birmingham City, before a...

Another International Break is in the books as we reflect on a somewhat stodgy performance against Millwall before the break, with the third of the relegated clubs our foe this weekend in Southampton....

After a positive week comes one with a healthy dose of reality as one point from two games pulls us out of the top 6. A game for the taking against Milwall offers an opportunity to bounce back after a...

A stellar two outings against Leeds and Stoke saw City walk away with 4 points which very easily could have been six. Two big clashes with promoted clubs Ipswich Town and Plymouth Argyle await as City...

A battling point against Coventry where City arguably deserved to run out winners underlines the improvement this team has shown over the course of the season, and no bigger test than a Yorkshire derb...

A stellar win over Leicester City and a first clean sheet of the season headlined City's on-field success prior to the International Break, while off the field, a busy deadline day saw four players jo...

The Tigers Down Under look back on the second half of the 2015/16 season, as Diame brought the Wednesday fans to tears at Wembley.

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A stalemate with Bristol City where, despite a strong start, City struggled after the half hour mark leads the show. The transfer window heads towards a close with a number of irons still in fires for...

The mood around the club has shifted considerably with first the confirmed signing of Scott Twine during the previous week, and then a superb victory against Blackburn with Aaron Connolly scoring a br...

What a bounce back! The panel chat the 4-2 win against Sheff Wednesday and a spectacular Ozan Tufan hattrick, as well as looking back on Alfie Jones' time as a Tiger so far. Blackburn are the oppositi...

The first two games for the season have been and gone and the crew are back to review a troubling start to the season against Norwich and Doncaster. Are there concerns with the playing style already?
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We're back for a new season as we look ahead to our first game against Norwich, considering the line up, and giving our thoughts on how the off-season has gone.

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The Tigers Down Under crew link up with the boys from To Hull and Back to discuss all the news on and off the pitch for City in the off-season as City gear up to take on the Championship in the upcomi...

The Tigers Down Under look back on the first half of the 2015/16 season, as City looked to bounce back from relegation at the first time of asking under Steve Bruce.

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We look back on our pre-season predictions as we review City's season, looking at signing of the season, most improved player, game of the season, and crown our Player of the Season.

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The Tigers Down Under look back on the second half of the 2014/15 season, as City were struck by injuries to key players, and despite a late surge were unable to avoid succumbing to relegation.

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A solid draw against Swansea to end their season was a positive way to end the season at the MKM as a record crowd was on hand to cheer City on. The season itself ends away at Luton Town who sit third...

Despite taking the lead, City were unable to hold on for an impressive result at Boro, but didn't make the same mistake at home to Watford three days later with an impressive win against a relegated s...

A tough fought but well deserved point against Blackburn in the late game on Saturday saw City eke out another point and edge closer to mathematical safety. A debut for eye-catching Harry Vaughn was e...

A breathless Easter period saw 4 points picked up, 5 goals scored, and 4 conceded as City first drew with Sunderland 4-4 in one of the games of the season, before picking up a hard fought win at home ...

A 23,000 strong crowd was on hand to watch a poor showing against a Rotherham side battling relegation, as City created chances but couldn't put them away. Rumours during the week around the manager's...

A 1-1 draw with Reading was a disappointing way to sign off before the International break, but a bumper crowd at home for a Yorkshire derby with Rotherham United is an exciting way to return from the...

Oscar was back on the scoresheet as City put in a second impressive performance in a row against a strong Coventry side. Improved performances across the board were a joy to watch, and with Burnley co...

A great and reasonably unexpected win over WBA saw a turnaround in City's fortunes after a 4 game winless run. City are now settling quite comfortably into mid-table which leaves us in the role of spo...

Another defeat to make it four games without a win and City's form has fallen off a cliff at the wrong time. We look back on defeat at Ashton Gate in the context of the remainder of our season, look a...

A second 0-0 in three games, this time against Preston North End in a strangely strong overall performance despite the result. A number of missed chances costing us the three points, but an impressive...

Well we came crashing back to Earth with a dour draw at Stoke before being touched up at Norwich which bursts the promotion dream just as it was forming in our heads. A clash against fellow mid-tabler...

Back to back home wins as City see off a tense affair against Cardiff courtesy of a brilliant penalty save from Ingram (assisted by some Cyrus Christie s**thousing). A brilliantly taken goal from Chri...

The curse is finally broken! A fantastic victory against QPR with Connolly bagging a brace is the main topic of conversation this week, as well as the impending closure of the Transfer Window. A secon...

A promising display against Sheffield United that ultimately ended in a defeat is the main talking point from the weekend, while a new transfer link has emerged with Karl Darlow from Newcastle on the ...

Familiar issues at home as City slumped to a third successive 1-1 draw against opposition which was there to be had. Is it a concern or is the refusal to lose still a positive aspect? We also look at ...

Back to league action this coming weekend after a disappointing but not unpromising 2-0 defeat to Fulham this weekend past. Huddersfield to come in the league for three wins in a row and to really hav...

What a holiday break that was! 7 points from 9 including a thumping 4-1 win over Wigan as we're back for another year of The Tigers Down Under. Rosenior has the Tigers purring, and looking up the tabl...

A somewhat disappointing result against 10-man Sunderland, but a decent point in the end as City came from behind to grab a draw with the Black Cats. The crew also look ahead to the festive fixtures w...

What better way to welcome back Championship football than a 0-0 on a freezing cold afternoon in Watford? We look back on a battling point against a promotion challenger, as well as preview a tasty cl...

We're back! A quick recap of the Reading defeat from before the WC break before we launch into discussion about this weekend's upcoming return fixture against Watford.   

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The Tigers Down Under look back on the first half of the 2014/15 season, as City embarked on their maiden European campaign, splashed out in the transfer window, and struggled to get going in the Prem...

Four points from two games to start Liam Rosenior's reign as City boss was a dream start, particularly with a clean sheet away at Milwall. Regan Slater bossing Cardiff was a particular highlight, as t...

Back to Earth with a reality check against Blackburn and Middlesbrough, two fixtures which produced no points, one goal scored, and four conceded. A big week ahead against Milwall and Cardiff as the W...

Two wins in two against Blackpool and Rotherham, and suddenly City are looking up the table! The crew look back on the two results, discuss the latest managerial news, and look ahead to two tough test...

Another defeat against Birmingham and City are now just one point above the drop zone. It's still early in the season but danger signs are incredibly evident. The crew look ahead to two crunch fixture...

The Tigers Down Under crew are back to discuss the mixed results of the past seven days. A win against Wigan lifted some of the gloom settling around the club, with a new manager seemingly watching on...

The Tigers Down Under crew are back to discuss the somewhat surprising news around Shota's dismissal, as well as yet another disappointing defeat to Luton. Two big games against Wigan and Huddersfield...

The Tigers Down Under crew are back following the International break to make sense of the loss to Swansea, and discuss City's prospects against Luton this weekend.  

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Three losses in a row has become a worrying trend, and with the worst defensive record in the league, changes need to be made. The crew review the game against Stoke City, before looking ahead to the ...

A first loss at home in front of a bumper crowd was a disappointing result, but the manner of the performance was much improved on recent showings. The crew review the game, and look ahead to two huge...

A frantic summer transfer window for City saw 16 new faces join the squad, with seven key departures. The Tigers Down Under crew wrap up the window with all you need to know on the new faces.  

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A hattrick for Oscar Estupinan endeared himself to City supporters as he takes to the Championship like a duck to water in a 3-2 win over Coventry, but a 3-1 loss to QPR a few days later was enough to...

A disappointing 5-2 defeat against West Brom brought our unbeaten start to an end, but a promising double from Estupinan showed that the form and confidence in the players was still bubbling away. An ...

4 points from games against Norwich and Burnley was a brilliant return as we discuss two fantastic performances, and City's brilliant start to the season. Only one game to preview as City come up agai...

A battling draw at Preston and a frustrating defeat to Bradford City highlight City's week, but there's no time to rest on our laurels with two clashes with relegated sides in the next seven days.  

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What a win! City off to a flying start against a similarly improved Bristol City was a great start for a crew of new signings, and the Tigers Down Under crew discuss the brilliant win, the latest tran...

Enough of the friendlies, the real thing is here! The crew are back to round up the last vestiges of pre-season and preview the first game of the league season against Bristol City.  

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A new season awaits! The Tigers Down Under are back after a refreshing break to look ahead to a brand new season for City. Plenty of turnover in the squad means there's a lot to discuss and look forwa...

The Tigers Down Under look back on the second half of the 2013/14 as City strove to stay up in the Premier League as well as embarking on a historic FA Cup run that took the side to new heights.  

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The Tigers Down Under look back on the first half of the 2013/14 as Steve Bruce's team took to the Premier League. Historic wins against Liverpool and Fulham, as well as a thriller against Newcastle h...

Another season in the books. Survival came reasonably comfortably in the end, while a takeover that many thought would never come meant that we can look ahead to next season with renewed optimism. The...

A mixed double with a comfortable 3-0 win over Reading followed by a thumping at Bristol City. With nothing left to play for in the season it seems the players have got the beach towels out! We wrap u...

Safety confirmed! A big win against Cardiff in front of home fans for the first time in what felt like forever secured safety after Barnsley drew in their fixture, while the crew also discuss a disapp...

A terrific away win against Boro sees City all but safe, and that can be confirmed in a huge home game against Cardiff on Good Friday. The crew also look ahead to Milwall mid-week as the season draws ...

Six losses in a row at home make for grim reading as City slumped to defeat against Huddersfield, and things don't get any easier with a game against Middlesbrough on the horizon. City have also begun...

A disappointing defeat to Luton before the International Break is on the agenda before we turn our attention to the final seven games of the season.  ________________________________________________  ...

A stalest of stalemates against Birmingham brought up another clean sheet and a point in the journey to stay up, before a big win against Coventry this morning, and the Tigers Down Under crew talk thr...

Steve Bruce and several former players were back at the MKM as Chris Chilton was honoured with the unveiling of the Chris Chilton stand, and despite a reasonable first half performance, City slipped t...

In a must-win game, City came out on top against Peterborough to put some much-needed space between the chasing pack. No mid-week game this week meant a well deserved rest for the City squad who shoul...

After another promising draw with QPR over the weekend, a visit from Barnsley promised to be an exciting affair with a swollen crowd in attendance. Unfortunately it wasn't to be, and the Tigers Down U...

The Tigers Down Under look back on the second half of the 2012/13 season, in which City were promoted to the PL through the automatic spots for the first time in their history.  

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Two tough fixtures in Fulham and Sheffield United saw City turn a corner with two stirring defensive displays, walking away with a point from the two fixtures and a solitary goal conceded. The crew di...

Two losses to two teams in white.. good thing our next game isn't against a side in good form and playing in white..! The Tigers Down Under review two concerning performances, and unwillingly look ahe...

A massive end to the transfer window with four signings confirmed on Deadline Day, plus a debut win against Swansea for Shota Arveladze top the agenda for The Tigers Down Under this week, with games a...

City make it two from two against Blackburn and Bournemouth to kick of Acun Ilicali's era in style. The Tigers Down Under reflect on the two fixtures, the news regarding Grant McCann's position at the...

A new era begins! A special episode of The Tigers Down Under as we go through the implications of the takeover, and what the future may hold for the club.  

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The Tigers Down Under are back to discuss a woeful display against Stoke that underlined the need for the takeover to be finalised as soon as possible.. And news suggests that could well be the case. ...

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