BCFC Rich

Of the possible transfers today this is probably the most exciting. Could argue we need other positions more, but the potential he has and the way he plays makes this a really exciting prospect.

I get not liking someones style, but if he is as good as Mahrez then i'll be f#$k ing delighted! Man City paid £60m for him! He's a regular for one of the best sides in the world and hasn't scored less than 10 goals in a season since 2015!

Good post, also important to keep of Bell's back if he doesn't always replicate that level of performance, particularly as he is getting established.

Odds on them getting their first penalty in last year and a half against us! A cousin of mine moved to Bristol years ago, had a few nights out there and really like the place. The biggest club in the country never to play in the Premier League n’all, BCity. Love Bristol, cracking underground music scene I lived in Bristol for years, they love their football down there. The whole city will be buzzing. Will book the day off and stay with mates if I can somehow get a ticket! Easyish draw. Should beat them Don’t underestimate Bristol City Nigel Pearson has them playing really… Shit Did Bristol for the League Cup semi final few years back, arrived early afternoon and had couple of hours round SS Great Britain, well worth a visit. Had to do something cuz I was on dry January ! It's a brilliant city Definitely. That’s a great tie. - Agree, a ground we haven’t played at very often and a brilliant city for an overnighter Seen a bit of them the last couple of seasons. They have a great academy and some very decent youngsters up front but they are terrible defensively. Just sold their best striker Semenyo to Bournemouth. Andreas Weimann the ex Villa forward is probably their main man Apparently Bristol City are going to play a weakened team as it’s the only one they have

I think if you cut that from his game you probably lose a big part of it. He constantly takes two players out of the game with his passing and breaks lines/the press with them. When they come off they look simple and its easy to miss (I was actually hoping the clip on twitter posted above would include some of his passing). NP has us waiting for opportunities then moving the ball quickly to exploit gaps, Naismith and Scott are the best we have at doing that. Because he takes on those riskier passes he is always going to get picked off occasionally, but it's a huge part of his game and value to us. "However seems to be thriving in the midfield, very often drops in to that central defense spot to receive a ball and get us forward as well so it’s best of both worlds." - you are spot on here though moving him forward does mitigate that risk and gives us the best of both worlds.

Pearson's reaction.

Especially at football. Artificial noise and effects are just sterile. It's like watching American sports live - where the fans have to be led by the big screen or music telling them what to say and when. They do make a lot of noise, but thats all it is... noise. Not atmosphere.

I think getting a goal makes a huge difference. Did with Conway too.

It wouldn't surprise me if they did come - I think he's very settled here though, would need to be something big to tempt him I would l think. Wouldn't be going to Bournemouth or Palace for example. Newcastle maybe? given his roots, However I think he's really grounded and rooted in the club and the city.

His movement looks great, constantly getting in behind, both out wide and in the middle.

This works so well with your avatar! ?

Even better, sign him this summer and loan him back for next season! ? not likely, but just want him to have more time at the club, a joy to watch.

Was going to post something like this in the thread about best transfer - but someone beat me too it. But it has to be Tinnion, not just for what he did as a player, but what he has gone on to do as well. As big a part of the club as anyone ever has been.

He was amazing, just seems to make time. Always wants the ball, always finding space, passing range, dribbling and today a goal too! fantastic!

Oohhh haven't hear of Quite-Something! Are sure sure it wasn't Palmer-Holden? Or Taylor-Clarke?

If we could make it an exhibition match for the UK game and play it in San Francisco that would really help me out.

It's like can we post something as disgusting as our performance.

Americans (in New Jersey and California at least) don't use 'quarter past' or quarter to' at any point - doesn't matter what age, it completely baffles them. In New Jersey the clearly don't do 24 hr clocks either, people kept asking me why I was using military time and where I'd served.

If only they had some homegrown players! ? you have to give them credit - their performance managed to make it an even better day. The gift that keeps on giving!

From WBA forums: (before he scored) - That Sam Bell looks decent. Fu#k! quality finish that There mid looking sharp - Scott would be a good signing for us (Bell's 2nd) Fair play that was a cracking goal BC are just enjoying themselves, penetrating us at will. Sam Bell has got some pace. Left Furlong for dead just. Bristol comfortably deserved to win that & really outplayed us at times.

Sorry @Boston Red copied this from match day thread, as thought it was a great point -

Probably would have, but online betting not legal in California (where I live). Did you? Great performance, easily out best of the season. Particularly liked how we kept pressing and defending like it was close. bodies on the line and tireless running. Bell slotted in like he plays every week.

Well someone had to make a thread for him. Quality performance, quality goals! Made them look easy. And 6 academy players playing today - future looking promising. WBA forums on bell - That Sam Bell looks decent. Fu#k! quality finish that (Bell's 2nd) Fair play that was a cracking goal Sam Bell has got some pace. Left Furlong for dead just.

Make that three!

Two good stops from max now.