The Exiled Robin Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Following on from City's fabulous win at Wembley, I take a closer look at the form of Aden Flint and debate his increasingly influential role in the side. Link is here: http://exiledrobin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/captain-leader-legend-can-aden-flint.html Comments, feedback and, of course, shares, all very welcome. Thanks for reading :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Quality as always. Really enjoyed it. It saddens me that Flint might have such a brilliant season and not win POTY! He really doesn't miss anything in the air. I love Shaun Taylor, but if Flinty carries on like this, I'll have a new king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton’s Love Gravy Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 We just don't know right now. But I really like the bugger, that's for damn sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Flinty is simply awesome. For a Club that previously demonstrated a strong commitment to 'continuous deterioration' in player performances his start did not bode well for his time with us. However, thanks to the messiah (Cotts) we have now adopted a 'continuous improvement' philosophy and Flinty is top of the class without question. Being City, things could still all go pear shaped but even I, having witnessed many false dawns, believe that there will be no collapse in players performances this time. Hail 'Freddie' Flintstone - player of the year in waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The thing about this team is it is full of potential skippers. K Smith and Flint are leaders, Bryan is smart beyond his years, Ayling a quiet but consistent type. I won't include JET... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumcharred Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 had a great season scoring goals leading by example wembley win can pass a ball as well nothing else to say except future captain and legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 A really great read! I adore the guy, absolute legend and I do hope he is captain next season. He has the personality and desire to be able to do it so why not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'd love him to score an absolutely huge goal for us like he did for the inbreds. 95th minute title winner for example. I remember watching this game and thought id love a guy who can do this for us. Then we did sign him and he turned out to be a poor mans Matt Heywood. Not so anymore..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnozRobin Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Absolutely agree - the man epitomises what we have needed both as a centre back and a leader. My favourite player for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaGreen Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 had a great season scoring goals leading by example wembley win can pass a ball as well nothing else to say except future captain and legend That is a really well punctuated sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 A great read Exiled , well written and a really good piece :h Love Aden Flint - every supporter loves a JT / Aden Flint in their team Totally committed and a raging desire to win , a warrior Also think we have a very healthy situation , that helps and has helped greatly this season , where we have natural leaders in each the different 'departments' and through the spine of the pitch Flint. - Elliot / Smith - Wilbraham Ohhhh happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Love Flinty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The use of the word "character" can be overused in today's media scramble for the use of over a descriptive words. Yet, for Aden Flint, his strength of character to get over the dismal time that he had the previous season, clearly demonstrates how strong in mind he is. He leads by example, has improved his performances immeasurably and is a person/player I would like to see at Bristol City for many years. As ever, a very well written blog by The Exiled Robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Honestly, I'm not entirely sure that there's a single footballer in word football who'd have done a better job in the Aiden Flint role this season than Flinty himself. Honestly, I really don't think ANYONE could have been better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I still have images of him fumbling around like an idiot, failing to clear his lines, try to pass to a player 5 yards out and somehow give it to the opposition. His turnout has been amazing. And only 300 grand, bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Honestly, I'm not entirely sure that there's a single footballer in word football ...I'll have a consonant please Carol ... G-O-A-L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 He as certainly grown under Cotterill's management, under SOD, he looked shot of confidence and his positioning was questionable. Now there is an element of stability within the backline and the whole team grows from that. All successful teams have good defences (just ask Liverpool last season). I would personally make Korey Smith the next captain with Flint as Vice Captain. Smith is a phenomenal footballer and I still cannot get my head around how we ended up with him. This way Flint ends up having some seniority within the club. Smith also was Oldham captain before joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'd love him to score an absolutely huge goal for us like he did for the inbreds. 95th minute title winner for example. I remember watching this game and thought id love a guy who can do this for us. Then we did sign him and he turned out to be a poor mans Matt Heywood. Not so anymore..... I've seen some put downs on here over the years, but that has to be the worst....!! Great piece, Exiled. The pic of Flint with the trophy - I said this to a mate in the week....I didn't go on Sunday. I've seen 3 of the finals, feel like I've been there, seen it, done it. Look at Flint's reaction though, it means something to him, to the team, and seeing the celebrations after the game made me think I'd never miss a final again (not for a few years now though, I hope!). Any time you get chance to see your team at Wembley and win a trophy, it absolutely does mean something As for captain material, absolutely, but I'd have to agree I'd give it to Smith next season, with Flint as vice. He's a leader, his team mates seem to adore him, but Smith just feels more suited to it Remember the last minute back pass at Vale Park, and also when he got injured this time last year, I suspect there were a few sighs of relief that he was out of the team. The turnaround is simply amazing The last line of the piece sums it up, to us 40 somethings, he's the new Sean Taylor. In 20 years time the 20 somethings of today will be talking about the new Aden Flint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extonsred Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 ...and i reiterate again -- only ONE booking -- is there a centre half who is anywhere near that? it is not as if he shirks tackles or anything like that -- anticipation and timing so good. As for last year the defence were defending in the six yard box so not surprising there was chaos with defence and goal keeper -- now we are defending much further out as against Walsall last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 He deserves the old Shaun Taylor chant, it would sound great when he comes up for corners, OOOOOOOHH ADEN FLINT OOOOOOOHH ADEN FLINT OOOOOOOHH ADEN FLINT then we can start the party when he inevitably scores! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 300k looks a bargain now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 300k looks a bargain now... And wern't we being ridiculed last season for paying it by some Swindle fans?! Probably one of the best come backs by a heavily berated player since Tinnion? Although I do remember tan man also having a remarkable but short lived come back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 And wern't we being ridiculed last season for paying it by some Swindle fans?! Probably one of the best come backs by a heavily berated player since Tinnion? Although I do remember tan man also having a remarkable but short lived come back! You're right, Jones had a couple of months where I think everyone decided to get off his back and support him. Amazingly he scored a few during that time....wonderful thing, support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sir Colby-Tit Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Would love Flint to be Captain next season, he has the attributes. As I have mentioned before though - "Captain Flint" is just too piratey for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS30 Reds Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Club captain next year will be Wade Elliott or Wilbraham if Elliott isn't at the club. I can see Flint being a leader but think someone like Korey Smith will be next in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Wow, what an absolute love in going on here.. really looking forward to watching him and ALL the City players in the upcoming 4 games starting Oldham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 300k looks a bargain now... Shhhhhh.... shhhhhhhh.. it was 3 million, he's on a 10 yr deal.. nobody could afford him shhhhhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I would put flint as captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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