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On 16/04/2024 at 18:47, Pickle Rick said:

Although in Bath, I enjoyed a meal at a the Coconut Tree. There’s a couple in Bristol as well.

Sri Lankan tapas-esq, so you get to order multiple dishes. Maybe 3 or 4 per couple. I think we ordered 5 though

The majority of the food is spicy, but wonderful. Every dish ordered was great.

https://www.thecoconut-tree.com/

And as for drinks, they’ve got a great cocktail menu. I went for a Yaka!

Coconut Tree is excellent, very good value for money and the food is delicious!

Just now, RedRoss said:

Completely agree.. The club does something that fans have wanted for a long time and rather than being happy with the announcement it's treated with suspicion. Just be happy it's now on!

 

It's not suspicion, just putting two and two together. I don't have an issue with the club trying to get the fans back onside, at least it shows they recognise the current mood among many.

3 minutes ago, phantom said:

I'm not sure if I said that but I will take your word for it

Certainly don't look daft considering how many years we rebuffed offers made by Willem to play us, it is interesting to know why after all the years of attempts to arrange this fixture they do it now?

It will be great to see all our friends from Tilburg over for the game

Trying to get some goodwill back from the fanbase I'd guess.

1 hour ago, Steve Watts said:

I haven't watched any of the kids to be honest, but straight off the bat Knight-Lebel. An obvious one at that.  He moved around several players, including Sykes to LWB, rather than play him in some dead rubbers in his natural position.  Came off the bench at Forest and looked calm and assured - surely should have been given a chance in the final two matches at the very least.  The repeatedly understaffed bench rather than bringing some along for the senior match day experience. Again, as well documented elsewhere, he's never been one to give youth a chance in either of his previous EFL jobs.

Let me flip it round.  Seeing as Tinnion is always banging on about the pathway etc, what signs are you seeing that make you believe that he will utilise the very expensive tool at his disposal...? For my money we might as well release SPH as there's no way he's going to make it here.  Manning plays 1 striker and a "number 10", both positions that we are stated to be recruiting in.  SPH, no matter how good he may be, won't be getting in the squad ahead of Cornick, Wells and Conway. 

The Academy has been a minable product that has helped to keep the club from going into administration over the past 10 years.  It feels to me though that Manning is doing all he can to ignore it.

Why not? Conway won't be here, Cornick is doing his best to lose his place in the squad and Wells isn't getting any younger.

6 minutes ago, fisherrich said:

What amazes me is how fans are happy to put up with this sh*t every season, totally bemused. How the Lansdowns and this ridiculous “Board” have got away with so many bad decisions for so long is just dumbfounding for most. Unbelievable.

They've not let the stadium fall apart or mismanaged our finances to the point we've gone bust, that's enough for many.

For me, it's incredibly frustrating that we didn't get 3 points against Stoke and finish inside the top 10. It would've been a clearer improvement on last season and a good marker moving into next season and having a proper go at the playoffs.

We've improved on last season IMO, albeit we've improved once Manning moved away from his footballing ideas and started playing the "original" style of football the squad was set up for. If he hadn't moved away from it to begin with who knows where we would've finished.

With a summer transfer window and a pre-season to work with the squad, is it likely that Manning will continue to improve on what we already have, or try to shape the squad to play his style of football?

13 minutes ago, BCFC31 said:

He would have had a promotion eage increase in his contract wouldn't be surprised if he was on around 40k per week 

It will be reduced assuming Burnley go down.

On 16/04/2024 at 14:48, Stortz said:

The mega grudge match between Inoue and Nery for The Monster's undisputed titles 12 days before Fury Usyk as well.

Moloney v Takei should be a good watch too. Still a bit bitter Takei stopped kickboxing.

12 hours ago, frenchred said:

Again. Your confusing BCFC with a club that gives a shit for it's fans.

They just want your money

I agree, which makes the lack of decent summer wear and the refusal to have a regular supply of retro shirts in the club shop so confusing. Both are easy money makers for the club.

12 minutes ago, Magic Man said:

Baffled that people would see to prefer Leeds go up than Ipswich.

I get the MA thing, but cmon... Ipswich as a club are a lot more palatable than 'super club' Leeds

It's just frustrating to see. Another club flying past us from League One to the Premier League whilst we tread water.

20 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Why should we be looking at selling Conway? More upheaval, financially speaking heavy lifting..let's seem to keep him and show a bit of ambition within sensible financials of course.

He's given no indication that he wants to stay. I would be surprised if he's still here by the end of the summer transfer window.

1 hour ago, Tim Monaghan said:

We have progressed.

We've plateaued. 

13 minutes ago, George Rs said:

 

Is a very interesting situation , I agree and most, including the club, probably do as well that a #10 and #9 are most important for the summer. 

Sadly wanting someone to augment tommy is just out of the clubs hands now, down to TC. And tbh I would be very disappointed if we bring in two if TC leaves, would harshly limit SPHs opportunity to prove himself at this level which I feel he’s deserved after this campaign. 

 

Another interesting situation with Twine as well, certainly hasn’t set the place on fire like some thought he would, but has he been given much of an opportunity to do so? As it is, we’ve yet to lose a game he’s started, and whilst his in game play can be a bit physically weak at times, I’d be tempted to sign him based off his set piece ability alone. Not worth £4m but if we could get him for £2-2.5m? I’d go for it personally. 

As would I. Not seen any names that offer better value at that price point but am happy to be shown otherwise.

18 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

It’s called choosing your moment isn’t?  LM is smart to know when he can use these comments or not.  Nige used to also.

On a good run, it’s exactly the time to push home what you want.

Like you I think it’s the 9 and 10 in, and everything else is a reaction to outgoings.  But the size of squad won’t be massive.

I think on paper that's all we need. Defence is fine, midfield is ok with Williams in the squad. Just need that extra quality going forward.

48 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

Called us Bristol .... he's dead to me 

Hope he keeps doing it. Only one team in Bristol anyway.

13 minutes ago, Stortz said:

Sitges is lovely.

Sitges was a really pleasant surprise for us, we've said we'd stay there again and do more day trips to Barcelona. Very easy to get to and from and the train journey goes right along the cliff edge, has stunning views all the way along the route.

6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

It's not even that I think Bournemouth represents a terrible move or anything  just that sometimes it can be best for development to properly hone your craft one more year.

Of course if it is about the £ and the possibility that he hits the ground running I get it.

He had no indication that we would've been a serious promotion candidate if he stayed with us. If we looked like we could've been up there then we'd have had a much better argument to keep hold of him for another season.

Whilst we can't compete with Premier League wages, we've got to get in a position where players believe they can reach the top flight with City, not via City. I think at the minute we're viewed as a stepping stone.

Another recommendation of La Boquaria, very enjoyable to walk around and try bits. I'm considering a tour of it next time I visit.

A day trip to Sitges is well worth considering too, I stayed there last time I visited and got the train to Barcelona from there. 40 minutes each way and cheap as chips.

10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

The Scott point is an interesting one. Did he make the leap a year too soon or has he made the right call.

He has had injuries and that wonderful assist v Fulham on Boxing Day but highlights have been modest for him.

Conway certainly isn't PL ready yet, a higher ranked Championship club never know.

The lone striker thing, quite a lot of clubs now play just one through the middle. Yes I know 4-3-3, 4-5-1 and 4-2-3-1 all have different characteristics and the service to our strikers has lacked at times this year.

Overall sadly I don't see him signing. Having said that the play until May 2025 and take a Tribunal I'd be inclined to favour.

He's had injuries and it takes time to step up. I think he'll be much improved next season if he stays fit.

He's not said anything publicly that indicates he wants to stay, has allegedly developed an ego after seeing Scott move. Would be very surprised if he signs a new deal.

13 hours ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

Kinda disagree with that ... 

It’s like judging Conway on the number of clean sheets he’s kept. Obviously it would be great for Williams to score 20 but it’s not his job.

59 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

I don't want to be a right negative dick, because I like Joe Williams,, but is 2 goals an 9 assists in 3 years, warranting top money? 

Think we should try and punch higher tbh 

Goals and assists aren’t the measure of a centre midfielder.

50 minutes ago, Carolina Reaper said:

I'm not specifically looking for a match worn one nor one specifically from the 1987 FRT final
a regular 1986-1988 away shirt version would also be great

Are there many out there? I'm not constantly looking but do keep an eye out for older City shirts and haven't ever seen one from that season pop up.

We had a match worn one in the family but the player asked for it back  Can't blame him, it's a beauty.

16 hours ago, Carolina Reaper said:

Neither, i'm on the hunt for one of these
anyone got one they wanna sell?

 

Good luck! The players who had them know how rare they were and won't part with them.

44 minutes ago, Club Bruges fan said:

Hey Harry,

We have a massive rivalry with Antwerp.

Our biggest rivals are Anderlecht, but since Antwerp is back in the top league, they're a close second.

It's especially Antwerp that hates our guts.

This rivalry is fueled by the fact that the presidents of both clubs are real estate tycoons who hate eachother to the bone.

The president of Antwerp tried to build the national stadium, but was blocked by the president of Club Bruges influence in the board of the football federation.

The president of Club Bruges tried to build a new stadium for Club Bruges, but was blocked by the fact the Antwerp president bought land bourdering the new stadium ground, just to block the permit...

If your friends are proper Antwerp fans, they wouldn't want to be in the same room with us.  That's how deep it goes.

Thanks for the info, btw.

I'm sure we'll visit one or more  of your famous pubs 

That sort of pettiness is incredible! Love it.