Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I was just wondering about Dean's comments regarding the most one sided game he had ever been involved in (Championship). I thought it a tad misleading considering he hammered Derby 4-0 and Villa 3-0 last season although he may have some other memories he'd prefer to forget? Bristol City vs Walsall Football League One Sunday 3 May, 12:15 Ashton Gate, Bristol Bristol City 8 - 2 FT Walsall 2014–15 Football League Trophy Walsall Bristol City 0 2 Date 22 March 2015 Venue Wembley Stadium, London Man of the Match Mark Little (Bristol City) Referee Mick Russell Attendance 72,315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Him and Richard O'Kelly (remember him??) are doing a very, very good job at Griffin Park it seems. We've spent more on transfer fees in the past 18 months than Brentford have in their entire history and they've completely played us off the park twice in a matter of months. Anyone who was there last night will not be surprised to learn that it was the most one sided C'ship game he's been involved with. I'm struggling to think of a more one-sided game I've seen City involved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 24 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Him and Richard O'Kelly (remember him??) are doing a very, very good job at Griffin Park it seems. We've spent more on transfer fees in the past 18 months than Brentford have in their entire history and they've completely played us off the park twice in a matter of months. Anyone who was there last night will not be surprised to learn that it was the most one sided C'ship game he's been involved with. I'm struggling to think of a more one-sided game I've seen City involved in. That can't be true. They've spent £10m since the beginning of last season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 18 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: That can't be true. They've spent £10m since the beginning of last season! It's true if you WANT it to be true ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: I was just wondering about Dean's comments regarding the most one sided game he had ever been involved in (Championship). I thought it a tad misleading considering he hammered Derby 4-0 and Villa 3-0 last season although he may have some other memories he'd prefer to forget? Bristol City vs Walsall Football League One Sunday 3 May, 12:15 Ashton Gate, Bristol Bristol City 8 - 2 FT Walsall 2014–15 Football League Trophy Walsall Bristol City 0 2 Date 22 March 2015 Venue Wembley Stadium, London Man of the Match Mark Little (Bristol City) Referee Mick Russell Attendance 72,315 None of those games V Walsall were championship games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Him and Richard O'Kelly (remember him??) are doing a very, very good job at Griffin Park it seems. We've spent more on transfer fees in the past 18 months than Brentford have in their entire history and they've completely played us off the park twice in a matter of months. Anyone who was there last night will not be surprised to learn that it was the most one sided C'ship game he's been involved with. I'm struggling to think of a more one-sided game I've seen City involved in. And we scored two away from home last night. Obviously they need to sort their defence out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: That can't be true. They've spent £10m since the beginning of last season! I have us at about £23m since last summer. 20 minutes ago, swanker said: And we scored two away from home last night. Obviously they need to sort their defence out. I completely agree. I thought they looked very fragile defensively during the two spells that we actually made it within their half. Easy to see how they conceded 4 at Forest. As good as they were last night they'll have to be more clinical in both areas if they're to improve on last season's finish. Sad truth is that they still looked a class apart from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: I have us at about £23m since last summer. And that's more than Brentford have spent in their entire history? Unlikely as they've spent half of that in less than 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 minute ago, BRISTOL86 said: And that's more than Brentford have spent in their entire history? Unlikely as they've spent half of that in less than 2 years. The last two years have been exceptional though. Their transfer record prior to 2014 was Herman Hreidarsson purchased for £750k in 1998! So it's possible....I was told this by a west London journo. He also said that Villa and Derby spent more in the 2016 summer transfer window than Brentford had in their entire history...they went onto beat Villa 4-0 and Derby 3-0 as pointed out by the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Quick check on Transfermarkt (which I think is pretty accurate) for the last four seasons tells a different story Kid. Brentford 17/18 - £5.5m 16/17 - £4.6m 15/16 - £9.4m 14/15 - £5.0m TOTAL - £24.5m Bristol City 17/18 - £7.2m 16/17 - £11.3m 15/16 - £3.3m 14/15 - £0.8m TOTAL - £22.6m Even distinctly average clubs like us and Brentford are spending millions these days. It's just the way of things now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Quick check on Transfermarkt (which I think is pretty accurate) for the last four seasons tells a different story Kid. Brentford 17/18 - £5.5m 16/17 - £4.6m 15/16 - £9.4m 14/15 - £5.0m TOTAL - £24.5m Bristol City 17/18 - £7.2m 16/17 - £11.3m 15/16 - £3.3m 14/15 - £0.8m TOTAL - £22.6m Even distinctly average clubs like us and Brentford are spending millions these days. It's just the way of things now. I was obviously lied to then! Though those figures for us for 14/15 and 16/17 are simply not correct so would question how accurate the rest of it is... I am genuinely surprised if Brentford have spent that much, fair play they've invested it well based on the last few seasons' evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 34 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I have us at about £23m since last summer. I completely agree. I thought they looked very fragile defensively during the two spells that we actually made it within their half. Easy to see how they conceded 4 at Forest. As good as they were last night they'll have to be more clinical in both areas if they're to improve on last season's finish. Sad truth is that they still looked a class apart from us. I shouldn't read to much into One game. Chances are we'll play them off the pitch in the reverse fixture. Quick to mind examples of that being Brighton and Huddersfield last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Garlandinho Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 37 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I was obviously lied to then! Though those figures for us for 14/15 and 16/17 are simply not correct so would question how accurate the rest of it is... I am genuinely surprised if Brentford have spent that much, fair play they've invested it well based on the last few seasons' evidence. TBH I quickly tried to get back to your £23m figure even with overestimating some of the undisclosed fees we paid but I think it's more like £19m as the source above. That said it seems a little irrelevant, it seems we need to strengthen our central midfield and they need to strengthen their defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Him and Richard O'Kelly (remember him??) are doing a very, very good job at Griffin Park it seems. We've spent more on transfer fees in the past 18 months than Brentford have in their entire history and they've completely played us off the park twice in a matter of months. Anyone who was there last night will not be surprised to learn that it was the most one sided C'ship game he's been involved with. I'm struggling to think of a more one-sided game I've seen City involved in. D'ya know what Kid? I remember when OTIB would find it fun to take the pi55 out of other clubs- to defend our own- our players/ owner and sometimes even our manager. But look at you! - how far you and yours have sunk that it's more preferable to criticise your own club- you know the same one you barely support- than it is to defend your own. Grow up, grow a pair and get a life beyond an immature misguided agenda against all things Lansdown and Johnson.. I feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 39 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I was obviously lied to then! Though those figures for us for 14/15 and 16/17 are simply not correct so would question how accurate the rest of it is... I am genuinely surprised if Brentford have spent that much, fair play they've invested it well based on the last few seasons' evidence. We've also recouped most if not all of that 24.5 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Just now, harrys said: We've also recouped most if not all of that 24.5 million Most from a Cotts signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: D'ya know what Kid? I remember when OTIB would find it fun to take the pi55 out of other clubs- to defend our own- our players/ owner and sometimes even our manager. But look at you! - how far you and yours have sunk that it's more preferable to criticise your own club- you know the same one you barely support- than it is to defend your own. Grow up, grow a pair and get a life beyond an immature misguided agenda against all things Lansdown and Johnson.. I feel better now. Were you at Brentford last night hun...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Were you at Brentford last night hun...?? There??? I selected the team- same as every match day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 9 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: There??? I selected the team- same as every match day. Then you are Jon Lansdown, and I claim my £5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Him and Richard O'Kelly (remember him??) are doing a very, very good job at Griffin Park it seems. We've spent more on transfer fees in the past 18 months than Brentford have in their entire history and they've completely played us off the park twice in a matter of months. Anyone who was there last night will not be surprised to learn that it was the most one sided C'ship game he's been involved with. I'm struggling to think of a more one-sided game I've seen City involved in. Sunderland 1998? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Him and Richard O'Kelly (remember him??) are doing a very, very good job at Griffin Park it seems. We've spent more on transfer fees in the past 18 months than Brentford have in their entire history and they've completely played us off the park twice in a matter of months. Anyone who was there last night will not be surprised to learn that it was the most one sided C'ship game he's been involved with. I'm struggling to think of a more one-sided game I've seen City involved in. West Brom at the Hawthorns in '76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: Quick check on Transfermarkt (which I think is pretty accurate) for the last four seasons tells a different story Kid. Brentford 17/18 - £5.5m 16/17 - £4.6m 15/16 - £9.4m 14/15 - £5.0m TOTAL - £24.5m Bristol City 17/18 - £7.2m 16/17 - £11.3m 15/16 - £3.3m 14/15 - £0.8m TOTAL - £22.6m Even distinctly average clubs like us and Brentford are spending millions these days. It's just the way of things now. Is this gross or net though? I make you right on the last bit, running to keep still. http://swissramble.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/tale-of-bristol-city.html Showed transfer spend from 09-11, those 2 seasons we were the 6th highest spenders in the Division? Net spend £3.3m £3.3m in 2 years the sixth highest?? Jeez. Birmingham who are skint had an £8m bid rejected just the other week for a Torino midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 3 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said: That can't be true. They've spent £10m since the beginning of last season! Yeah but no. Probable massive profit considering the fee for Hogan and Andre Gray sell on to Watford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: None of those games V Walsall were championship games. Often best to read the OP 4 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: I was just wondering about Dean's comments regarding the most one sided game he had ever been involved in (Championship). I thought it a tad misleading considering he hammered Derby 4-0 and Villa 3-0 last season although he may have some other memories he'd prefer to forget? Bristol City vs Walsall Football League One Sunday 3 May, 12:15 Ashton Gate, Bristol Bristol City 8 - 2 FT Walsall 2014–15 Football League Trophy Walsall Bristol City 0 2 Date 22 March 2015 Venue Wembley Stadium, London Man of the Match Mark Little (Bristol City) Referee Mick Russell Attendance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 4 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Him and Richard O'Kelly (remember him??) are doing a very, very good job at Griffin Park it seems. We've spent more on transfer fees in the past 18 months than Brentford have in their entire history and they've completely played us off the park twice in a matter of months. Anyone who was there last night will not be surprised to learn that it was the most one sided C'ship game he's been involved with. I'm struggling to think of a more one-sided game I've seen City involved in. Villa fans seem to agree. They've already got a 28 page thread on who will replace Bruce, and Dean Smith is streets ahead. About 31% of the votes with Karanka next at 8%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 46 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Is this gross or net though? I make you right on the last bit, running to keep still. http://swissramble.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/tale-of-bristol-city.html Showed transfer spend from 09-11, those 2 seasons we were the 6th highest spenders in the Division? Net spend £3.3m £3.3m in 2 years the sixth highest?? Jeez. Birmingham who are skint had an £8m bid rejected just the other week for a Torino midfielder. My figures were just expenditure, disregarding transfer fees received. 46 minutes ago, Rednwhiterob said: Yeah but no. Probable massive profit considering the fee for Hogan and Andre Gray sell on to Watford We have done well with fees received too but I was only quoting transfer expenditure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Just now, BRISTOL86 said: My figures were just expenditure, disregarding transfer fees received. We have done well with fees received too but I was only quoting transfer expenditure. Still though, I have a feeling we were still towards the higher end in terms of expenditure in that time. Shows how much it's changed I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Still though, I have a feeling we were still towards the higher end in terms of expenditure in that time. Shows how much it's changed I guess. People just seem to think we're the only 'smaller' team routinely dropping six figure sums on players and we're really not. Market has changed so much in recent years its unrecognisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Were you at Brentford last night hun...?? He's right though kid. I used to enjoy reading your posts about most things but since towards the end of last season you come across as someone who can't wait to have a dig at the club in general . Just something I've picked up on. I wasn't there last night but was at Birmingham and we played very well first half and passed them off the park. That obviously happened to us last night but we came out with a point. You're educated enough to know how football works and know how tough a place griffin park is . Hardly surprising they had a lot of pressure , we're far from the finished article and am amazed at the meltdown from last night . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodridgeandGoater Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 A couple of good pieces on Brentford ownership here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/15/brentford-owner-matthew-benham-hates-moneyball?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://atthematch.com/article/a-profile-of-brentfords-owner-matthew-benham Spending numbers seem inconclusive. But let's say they've spent about the same as us, but looked a lot better last night. Overall Brentford look a good model for City - they play good football, recruit younger players (we were both looking at Watkins - they got him) looking abroad, outside of 'big names' because of club size, and selling on when the time / price is right (e.g. Hogan / Kodjia). LJ said as much in his post-match interview. They are a few seasons ahead of us in terms of Championship status. Whether a club with a smaller stadium / fanbase etc *should* be ahead of us is another, more painful story which is much discussed. We must be one of the biggest teams not to have played in the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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