The Dolman Pragmatist Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 ...Nicky Hunt , Henry McKop, Tony Dinning... Welcome to Ashton Gate, Lois Diony... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: ...Nicky Hunt , Henry McKop, Tony Dinning... Welcome to Ashton Gate, Lois Diony... Harsh, but he was god awful today!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Very, very harsh. He was poor tonight, that is clear. But, he's not played much football, looks utterly bereft of confidence, with new team mates, a new fanbase behind him demanding he hits the ground running, probably not with his family, a whole new environment. Add to that he had piss poor service and it's hard to expect him to be banging in the goals. Lets go a bit ******* easy on him yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Let’s hope this is your @Marina's Rolls Royce moment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Stupid comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmillhillred Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 2 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: ...Nicky Hunt , Henry McKop, Tony Dinning... Welcome to Ashton Gate, Lois Diony... Least pragmatic post I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 2 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: ...Nicky Hunt , Henry McKop, Tony Dinning... Welcome to Ashton Gate, Lois Diony... Well that`s sure going to help the situation isn`t it? Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Tiree said: Some posters love to be negative just read 90% of OTiB a year ago This isn't even 1% representative of City fans but the quality of input has improved significantly in the past year. I would say the division hardly changed yesterday and a lot of +s from going 3-0 up, just as at Derby last season before the same score It takes all sorts but I still think we're in for a good ride in the business end of the season. I hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 2 hours ago, windmillhillred said: Least pragmatic post I've ever seen. Can’t say I felt terribly pragmatic after that one! I have watched every moment that Diony has played for us, and I have seen absolutely nothing that suggests that he has the slightest right to be on the pitch in the Championship. The words ‘Ali Dia’ kept going through my mind this afternoon (well that and a few other things). Didn’t an Italian club once sign Luther Blissett thinking they were getting John Barnes? I believe we signed Diony thinking we were getting a €9m player. I hope I’ll feel better tomorrow, but frankly today has not been a good day. My son’s team lost 8-1 to Melksham under-9s; City surrender a three-goal lead; the gas come from behind to win; Wales are cheated out of victory by a bent video referee; and Donald Trump is still leader of the free world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Well that`s sure going to help the situation isn`t it? Idiot. Cheers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 hours ago, ZiderEyed said: Very, very harsh. He was poor tonight, that is clear. But, he's not played much football, looks utterly bereft of confidence, with new team mates, a new fanbase behind him demanding he hits the ground running, probably not with his family, a whole new environment. Add to that he had piss poor service and it's hard to expect him to be banging in the goals. Lets go a bit ******* easy on him yeah? Trouble is he is only on loan so by the time he is finding his feet it will be time to go back. Why loan a player in from a foreign league / country who hasn’t played much lately when we needed someone who knew the division and could hit the ground running. He looks like a punt that might not work out to me but hopefully I’m wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Can’t say I felt terribly pragmatic after that one! I have watched every moment that Diony has played for us, and I have seen absolutely nothing that suggests that he has the slightest right to be on the pitch in the Championship. The words ‘Ali Dia’ kept going through my mind this afternoon (well that and a few other things). Didn’t an Italian club once sign Luther Blissett thinking they were getting John Barnes? I believe we signed Diony thinking we were getting a €9m player. I hope I’ll feel better tomorrow, but frankly today has not been a good day. My son’s team lost 8-1 to Melksham under-9s; City surrender a three-goal lead; the gas come from behind to win; Wales are cheated out of victory by a bent video referee; and Donald Trump is still leader of the free world. I almost felt sorry for you, then rugby was brought into the equation and that sounded like sour grapes, so up till then you were getting the sympathy vote then you lost it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Let’s hope this is your @Marina's Rolls Royce moment.. Clearly not. I gave seasoned Championship player Matt Smith 4 games each of which he played 90 minutes- and all of which I attended. My considered opinion albeit a wrong one was that he was awful- no comparisons or personal insults. Diony has played a couple of half games in a new League in a different country which,imo, is somewhat different. Only game time will tell whether Lois is good enough or not and depending on that I'm sure which ever way it goes- someone will be very publicly patting themselves on the back for getting it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Clearly not. I gave seasoned Championship player Matt Smith 4 games each of which he played 90 minutes- and all of which I attended. My considered opinion albeit a wrong one was that he was awful- no comparisons or personal insults. Diony has played a couple of half games in a new League in a different country which,imo, is somewhat different. Only game time will tell whether Lois is good enough or not and depending on that I'm sure which ever way it goes- someone will be very publicly patting themselves on the back for getting it right. Not how I remember it! However Diony so far has shown nothing. Smith showed rather more in the early period by comparison, your assessment was just off the mark. Either way fingers crossed for the next 15 games right!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 23 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Clearly not. I gave seasoned Championship player Matt Smith 4 games each of which he played 90 minutes- and all of which I attended. My considered opinion albeit a wrong one was that he was awful- no comparisons or personal insults. It was pretty obvious what I was saying - similar to yours, this could be a thread making a premature judgement on a player that proves to be wrong and is remembered for years. Many on here remember your Smith thread for that reason and should be a lesson to everyone not to be so hasty. For the record he’d played just one season in the championship before coming here and had played for a total of 164 minutes over 4 matches when you made your thread so not 4 full games. I do agree with you that Diony needs more time and it’s sad to see people so eager to write him off. 85 mins of football, new country, second language, new teammates, new tactics, he has flu this week too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 6 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: ...Nicky Hunt , Henry McKop, Tony Dinning... Welcome to Ashton Gate, Lois Diony... Aaron Wilbraham, Famara Diedhou, Matt Smith, Aden Flint.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 A guy with a £9 Million price tag and who hasn't fitted in at the club he is currently with and who hasn't scored a single goal has moved to a side near the top of their division and who can provide better service. He is on loan with a view to a permanent move. He has played against arguably the two of the worst teams in this division and has done practically nothing. If anyone thinks that isn't a concern are being a bit naive in my opinion. We haven't got until April to sort out our form, we need to address it now, and this guy is supposed to be a good player. Can't see it myself so far. The signing was a massive gamble. Stroke of genius if it pays off. Nightmare if it doesn't. Form is important at this stage of the season though and the games are running out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 We needed somebody to hit the ground running. I questioned his pretty non existent form this season when we signed him and was shot down.. you only have to look at who our promotion rivals have signed up top to see that Diony was a bit of a dumb gamble at this stage of the season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 He may have had a cold this week, but it is most unlikely he has had flu. Apart from the fact you can hardly get out of bed for a few days, any form of physical exertion is nigh on impossible. 2 to 3 weeks just to get well enough to start gentle training after "real" flu I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, Frenchay Red said: He may have had a cold this week, but it is most unlikely he has had flu. Apart from the fact you can hardly get out of bed for a few days, any form of physical exertion is nigh on impossible. 2 to 3 weeks just to get well enough to start gentle training after "real" flu I would think. So why play him? Why not play Engvall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 19 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Didn’t an Italian club once sign Luther Blissett thinking they were getting John Barnes? The Italian club was AC Milan, and it was the supporters who didn’t realise he was black until he was unveiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Cheesleysmate said: So why play him? Why not play Engvall? I am equally frustrated, I'd be hoping that Gus is the go to man next week.Unless he's been farmed out on loan again by then. It must really impress him that there are two bang average (that's giving them the benefit of the doubt) loan strikers on the bench with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 10/02/2018 at 17:52, The Dolman Pragmatist said: ...Nicky Hunt , Henry McKop, Tony Dinning... Welcome to Ashton Gate, Lois Diony... Take the ‘gmatis’ out of your nickname and you’ve got you summed up perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 10/02/2018 at 17:52, The Dolman Pragmatist said: ...Nicky Hunt , Henry McKop, Tony Dinning... Welcome to Ashton Gate, Lois Diony... The service he received was awful as in his other sub appearances . Maybe he won’t make an impact at BS3 but it’s too early to tell and I doubt he will get a run of games starting unless one of our front two gets injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni71 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 You will always get stick being a footballer it comes with the territory, but Diony has not been on the pitch for 90 mins in the three games he played. He’s not set the world on fire but can’t fault his effort. Hopefully the criticism and “feedback” doesn’t impact his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmillhillred Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 57 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: I am equally frustrated, I'd be hoping that Gus is the go to man next week.Unless he's been farmed out on loan again by then. It must really impress him that there are two bang average (that's giving them the benefit of the doubt) loan strikers on the bench with him. And what do we know of Engvall to suggest he is better than the 'bang average' Woodrow and Diony. Because he certainly hasnt yet done well in either the championship or ligue 1. Not to say he couldn't be successful but nothing to suggest he should suddenly be the player to go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Cheesleysmate said: has moved to a side near the top of their division and who can provide better service. And therein, good Sir, is exactly why he isn't a good fit, though indeed may be a decent striker. We are signally unable to provide the service he needs much as we were unable to do for Thorpe, Pitman at al ( not I'm suggesting Diony and Pitman have similar pace....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Many here said Famara was not good when he came. Other way of thinking footboll in France- England. The new one scored a lot in Dijon. Im sure he is a good player, so far he have not been good. If he score then I think he get confidence. To early to say if he is good or bad. 3-0 and then 3-3, two og. Thats bad luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Lois DiPony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 11/02/2018 at 00:06, redsince1994 said: Aaron Wilbraham, Famara Diedhou, Matt Smith, Aden Flint.... Billy Wedlock I'm guessing, big fat bloke and that... Joe Royle, right up until he scores his first of 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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