Ally1971

I am a big critic of JP, definitely saw him as a 1 in 5 player (sorry) but see Scot Twine as a step up, where Paterson failed, Twine will succeed in crafting openings on a regular basis where JP had his best games when he felt he had to prove something, like game at Wigan away after loan at Derby. Twine just needs to played his best position and has a coach that trusts him - ️ and️

We've got the runners, they just need to know its worth making those runs..... they will now. Also that step over 2nd half that ran through to Tommy, chefs kiss moment but very subtle. The link up play that he will create, once the rest understand/trust him will see City become the best team I have ever seen. Even if it is only until the end of this season.

Always recall Wellens saying he was sending Scot out on loan for his benefit and not keep him as backup for the team. Went to Newport, in the last year of his contract, so by the time he went back to Swindon and scored that wonder goal against Ipswich, live on Sky, there was no way he was staying and Swindon were relegated never to bounce back

Good listen, brilliant to have Tins on, get the perspective from coaching staff point of view, balanced opinion from him and not club propaganda. Quite the coup as its not speculation but informed opinion regarding the squad. Fair play to Matt to give out 5's when Tins is listening, I'd have bottled it and given 7/10 minimum ??

As someone who lives in West Swindon, this result is great. Regarding loans to Swindon, I wouldn't do it based on the experience that their fans will jump on any mistakes a City loanee makes,and I'm referencing both Kadji and Jonny Smith. They have to hide their jealousy because we don't even acknowledge them as a rival but it soon comes to the fore on any little failing City show/have, which is probably not conjusive to a player in his first taste of pro-level football.

Really? Are you on the right forum. Love to ridicule plastics and tourists about their prem team but didn't realise they were here.

Hope you don't mind but I had to send this quote to a mate, such a brilliantly funny statement ?

Thanks, tbh I always assumed he was offered a reduced contract to what he was on.

Cheers, I thought that would be the case but didn't consider signing on fee. If I'm honest I just assumed his pre-covid wage would be in excess of what the new offer would be and City wouldn't be entitled to receive compensation.

Would compensation not be dependent on City offering a contract to the same value or better than present one? I think it was more important to get him out as soon as it was apparent he wasn't going to sign, so feel this has been a good deal for all parties but think it was more about saving on wages rather than compensation at end of contract.

Well I can make that 2 of us.?

Thanks, I wouldn't have known this. James Harding got hat-trick Saturday, so continuing where he left off.

I went to Supermarine on Saturday, I go occasionally and that was the best I have ever seen them play. Normally its a boring and turgid watch but beer is cheap, so what can you do? Last Saturday was a good watch, obviously, due to a new look team. Normally, only player I look out for is George Dowling due to his City connections and he didn't seem as 'bulky', oh and getting a start for a change last week.

In direct comparison to Sykes drag back and cross yesterday which developed a great opening, it was the bravery that was great to watch. Sykes was on ? at this point

I went Saturday and thought City deserved something out of the game. Felt for the 1st time in years City kept the ball well, to the extent that I was surprised possession was in Hull's favour according to BBC for first half. I guess you sit and think, how come we got nothing, how come we didn't control for 90? I feel Pearson has to find James's replacement as he keeps it ticking over for a possession based team but not the intensity of a pressure based style. I'd rather see 'Dogs of War' in midfield like Joe Royles FA Cup winners, basic but honest. However, there was not one player who I thought shouldn't be playing and it was great to see the unity but feel we are in between high press and possession style team. How do you rectify this I don't know and that's why I pay to watch, rather than get paid a 6 figure salary to manage the team.