HappyClapper

3 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Back to 8 subs & with JKL playing for the 21s, no defender on the bench, baffling.

You could argue that we potentially have 2 right backs, 2 left backs and 5 centre backs in the starting 11!

Agree about JKL by the way.

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35 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Believe it or not there are more exceptions to that rule than match the rule.  Bonkers innit?

Do you have any stats on that Dave? 

3 minutes ago, Harvey86 said:

100%. Manning has had more than enough time ‘on the grass’ to seemingly coach out any attacking threat we used to possess- surely a better coach would introduce his methods in a way that doesn’t immediately start serving up the dross we’ve been seeing?
 

I would love nothing more than City to win every game from now til the end of the season under Manning, but it won’t happen.
 

If I took my Mini (64 plate) to a mechanic who said ‘you should be getting much better performance out of this’, then when I came back to pick it up, noticed that he’d removed a wheel, and put the indicators on backwards, then when I complained that it was worse than before, said it was my fault because it didn’t have the engine of a Ferrari, I probably would get a new mechanic. 
 

That’s what I think of Manning. I think. 
 

If anyone actually HAS got a recommended mechanic in BS3, let me know. That story was only partly a metaphor. 

Have you tried Manning Motors?

Guaranteed to get you moving quickly, unfortunately only in reverse.

I’m going for crack!

1 minute ago, Ian M said:

Perfect away performance this from us. Manning's a genius.

Agreed. Did a great job quietening the crowd.

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Yep, to storm in and say “the manager is watching, you’ve just blown your opportunity to impress him” didn’t seem to be a motivating factor did it?

I’m guessing the subtext was “the manager is watching, you’ve just blown your opportunity to make me look good “

1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said:

I see we have already reached the stage where we are shoehorning in criticism of Manning into every discussion point. How long until Gaza is his fault?

In fairness I think it was the drinking.

I think it’s 90 minutes on match days.

1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

I think it could be an open game.

Draw isn't a lot of good to either side. Cifuentes tactics more enterprising and footballing than those of Ainsworth.

Prutton predicts 1-1 fwiw.

Has he ever predicted us to win?

Enjoy the day @robinforlife2. You deserve it.

Having watched the video of his clips I’m pretty excited. Looks to have the power and pace of Semenyo with a cooler head in front of goal. Obviously young and raw, but could turn out to be a magnificent piece of business.

Re the option. Surely the Belgian club wouldn’t make it up. It also makes no sense for us as a club if we didn’t have one. 

Just now, INCRED said:

They will take what they can as Bird is OOC in the summer

Under 24 so I’m guessing there will be compensation due.

I don’t think Maths is Tommo’s strong point.

 I looked at the numbers and his didn’t look right. Quick Look at Google and approx 1114 miles one way so 2228 round trip. The Plymouth guy is spot on.

If you’re having a whine, at least get your basic facts right. 

1 minute ago, ralphindevon said:

Well in our 3 “premier league” games we average 1.66 points per game, over 38 games that’s 63 points and a top 10 finish.

And we would be unbeaten. Bristol City invincibles.

17 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

Twine is available tonight, isn't he?

Cup tied 

Odds from Bet365

Thinking of a few quid on either Weimann or Twine to score anytime. Any suggestions appreciated.

3 minutes ago, Andy082005 said:

Agree with this. James, Williams and McCrorie just feel far to defensive 

1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

As I said - feels like a really attacking team 

get in!

Got to love @Andy082005.

21 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

If anyone can get us to replicate the iconic 1976 Umbro home & away kits as worn by Norman Hunter, Gerry Gow & Tom Ritchie I’d be all for that.

Class kit worn by all time greats.

18 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Think it would sell massively too.

 

 

 

and itch!

I had the away kit. Absolutely loved it. It was a bit itchy but I didn’t care.

Good to see Ayman there too.

1 minute ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said:

I'm so excited about this game that my sphincter has put in a transfer request.

Agitating for a move(ment)?

I have some concerns about the squad moving forward. Not so much who starts etc, but about influence around the group and the gradual erosion of the culture that NP built.

No argument from me that the squad needs improvement however…

We currently have a core group of really good senior pros who are likely to be moved on. Weimann has already gone, James and King are likely to not get contracts renewed and Williams will test the market given we will offer him reduced terms if at all.

These guys will leave a massive hole and do we have the leaders ready to step up?

Knight seems to be one who is prepared to drive standards. Do we have others? Vyner, Atkinson, Dickie, TGH, McCrorie?  I genuinely don’t know.

Even though results are a bit hit and miss, I do enjoy the fact that I feel these lads give us everything they have.

I guess I have to trust that LM will only sign players who exhibit the correct behaviours.

8 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Just wait until he's not even named on the bench tonight.

Cup tied 

It also should be noted his positive influence on our younger players. Scott and Conway in particular. A top professional and a top bloke. It seems this move suits all parties and I wish him nothing but the best. (Apart from 16th March).

I’m warming to him to be fair.