The Official Fulham v Bristol City Match Day Thread

[havanatopia]

Good morning one and all.

The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 was arguably the catalyst for both the US Navy and Air Force to leave the Philippines. The outflows of volcanic ash, known as Lahar, was the second highest in the 20th century. Much of it landed on Central Luzon, covering the streets of Manila some 100km to the south, while the landscape and river flows of Pinatubo's province of Zambales has, for a generation, been transformed. Wide river basins turned into sandy deserts with occasional rainy season flows from the mountains and roadside Lahar sand blowing in off the landscape confusing the uninitiated tourist into thinking the coast must be close.

 

For 5 years after the eruption the average temperature for Asia Pacific was nearly 5 degrees Celsius cooler. And I remember when it rained in England and the cars got dirty.

 

As I think about todays game and write these notes I ponder the solitude that Brian Tinnion must have felt in that Swansea dug out. Alone, with silence all around much like now in my little boat in the very middle of Lake Pinatubo; a dark and deep kidney shaped pool of water inside the ripped out heart of the moutain.

 

A time of reflection is always a good idea. I hope the City players have done that. I find that clearing the mind of negativity has a greater chance during periods of silent reflection.

 

With the relatively quiet news of loan signing Peter Odemwinge joining City, with the proverbial 6 pointer at stake and having had time to clear the head of recent poor performances there is no better chance to win a football match. And I think we just might do it.

 

The last time I was able to check there were nearly 3,000 fans going to Craven Cottage. Everyone salutes you for such remarkable support. 

 

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3-1

Kodjia, Tomlin, and on as a sub Odemwinge.... He has to score. 

[Coombsy]

I going to say 4/0 come on you reds

[Coombsy]

 

 Odemwingie signs on loan until end of season for Bristol City.
 I have a funny feeling that he could punish us as he is very tricky and fast.

 Will Mat Smith get a game tomorrow.

 

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The Swan

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Re: Odemwingie signs on loan

« Reply #1 on: Today at 07:41:36 PM »

 

Quote from: The Swan on Today at 07:37:40 PM

 

 Will Mat Smith get a game tomorrow.

 

Not unless Cauley's forgotten how to get to CC.

 

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...en Johan zag de bal.

 Sgt Fulham

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Re: Odemwingie signs on loan

« Reply #2 on: Today at 07:42:00 PM »

 

Bloody typical.

 

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 Mince n Tatties

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Re: Odemwingie signs on loan

« Reply #3 on: Today at 07:43:23 PM »

 

Absolute nail on to score isn't he?..Hallelujah.

 

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 davew

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Re: Odemwingie signs on loan

« Reply #4 on: Today at 08:00:38 PM »

 

Typical that we don't seem to be attract any good players, Madl perhaps being the exception, oh well fortunately I will be golfing and miss the commentary. Anyway it is a dead cert that we will win 2moro! 4-1 away at their ground and we have improved since then (:laugh:) so it will be at least 4-1, but to which team? If we can't win tomorrow then we really do deserve to be relegated!! 

 

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[BigTone]

Condensed Version

Fulham:

The best thing about Fulham is that Mount Pinatubo made all the cars dirty.

[Garland-sweden]

Open game today I Think. They scores alot and concedes alot. Anyway I Think and hope we will win. 2-1 City. Always Believe. COYR!!!

[KernowRed]

Remember April 1958 away at Fulham when we were 3-0 at half time and still won 4-3! Best atmosphere ever with their fans, plenty of feeling good. Seem to remember finishing up at 'Dirty Dicks' near Liverpool Street Station?

My late Father was watching a reserves game at the 'Gate' and everyone thought a mistake had been made with the half time score when it was put up.

Good old days.

I think todays game will have a similar scoreline, hopefully in our favour.

Edited March 12, 2016 by KernowRed
Left out full name of Station

[Ash the Bash]

Sorry to hear about that bloody Megabus that got double booked this morning, apparently some City fans had to find other means of transport. 

COYR! 

[reddogkev]

City to win 3-1.

Feeling ultra-confident!

COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

[exAtyeoMax]

I hope it's a good game of football. No histrionics, cheating, diving, or fighting…ref

I'll miss most of the commentary because I'll be heading west on M4 at that time to attend an engagement party in Bristol later this evening. Hopefully when I reach Swindon and the magic words of wisdom emerge out of the ether, we will be 2-0 up…COYRs

[bristolcitysweden]

Fielding

Matthews Flint Baker Golbourne

Freeman Pack Bryan

Tomlin

Odemwingie Kodjia

 

[Son of Fred]

2 hours ago, Coombsy said:

I going to say 4/0 come on you reds

Good effort Coombsy-'on it' so early?..!....

[Lack of Action Man]

6 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said:

Good effort Coombsy-'on it' so early?..!....

I'll happily have some of what Coombsy's having.

[Son of Fred]

1 minute ago, OddBallJim said:

I'll happily have some of what Coombsy's having.

Count me in..and make it a double.

[Lack of Action Man]

6 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said:

Count me in..and make it a double.

Barkeep! Two "Coombsy's" please!

 

[WhistleHappy]

Biggest ever City win I've witnessed was City v Fulham ... 6 - 0 to the reds! (1st March 1969) 

Looking at the head to head records there's quite a few 'high scores' in our battles v Fulham (mostly against ) never the less some memorable games..

Hope todays is a thriller, couple of goals each would be nice with City popping up with a late winner post 90th minute to send The Reds home along the M4 gloriously happy.... (If not I guess we'd be happy to put up with another 6nil to the Robins victory, if we must :)) 

Anyway if history is a guide theres a chance of a few goals going in today!

 

http://www.11v11.com/teams/bristol-city/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Fulham/

 

[bristolcitysweden]

Enjoy the day people

[Aizoon]

I remember years ago watching us play Fulham off the park at Craven Cottage and lose 4-0

Johnny Haynes had just retired, IIRC.

[bristolcitysweden]

Not much happening on here. Better off listening to Radio Bristol

[Nogbad the Bad]

Fulham away. I always think of a game at Craven Cottage, must have been the 75/6 promotion season.

The police had it in for City fans that day, apparently after trouble at a pre season game at Stamford Bridge iirc.

All through the game they were grabbing City fans and arresting or chucking them out for no reason. Not sure how many were charged but seem to remember a figure of over 80 being thrown out, and the EP being full of complaints from City fans on the Monday.

Pretty sure we won 2-1 but my other memory of the day was being near the local tube station at 10.30am - I'd stayed in London over night - and hearing the huge roar of 'BRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSTOLLLLL' from inside as the first large mob of City fans arrived.

 

Edited March 12, 2016 by Nogbad the Bad

[Slippin cider]

Enjoy the day .....unable to go due to work but will be keeping an eye on the score! COYR!!

[bristolcitysweden]

2 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said:

Fulham away. I always think of a game at Craven Cottage, must have been the 75/6 promotion season.

The police had it in for City fans that day, apparently after trouble at a pre season game at Stamford Bridge iirc.

All through the game they were grabbing City fans and arresting or chucking them out for no reason. Not sure how many were charged but seem to remember a figure of over 80 being thrown out, and the EP being full of complaints from City fans on the Monday.

Pretty sure we won 2-1 but my other memory of the day was being near the local tube station - I'd stayed overnight in London - at 10.30am and hearing the huge roar of 'BRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSTOLLLLL' from inside as the first large mob of City fans arrived.

 

Putney Bridge?

[Nogbad the Bad]

5 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said:

Putney Bridge?

Yep, must have been I guess Tommy.

[bristolcitysweden]

Great walk through the park after passing a nice pub with a hughe tree in front

[bristolcitysweden]

Anyone at the pub can post a pick of the tree?

 

If you can send people to the moon etc.

Edited March 12, 2016 by bristolcitysweden

[bristolcitysweden]

9 Swedes coming over for the Hull and Rotherham games

 

[WhistleHappy]

3 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said:

Yep, must have been I guess Tommy. 

iirc (IIRC) ?.... 

(guessing it means 'If I Recall Correctly' ?? ..... probably something completely different or obvious - I aint that up with internet/text abbreviations... roflmfao! )

[Selred]

Steak and eggs washed down with a few ciders. Now on the platform waiting for my train to the game. Nerves has slightly calmed, very much so looking forward to this game now. 

[Major Isewater]

3 hours ago, KernowRed said:

Remember April 1958 away at Fulham when we were 3-0 at half time and still won 4-3! Best atmosphere ever with their fans, plenty of feeling good. Seem to remember finishing up at 'Dirty Dicks' near Liverpool Street Station?

My late Father was watching a reserves game at the 'Gate' and everyone thought a mistake had been made with the half time score when it was put up.

Good old days.

I think todays game will have a similar scoreline, hopefully in our favour.

I did n't realise Dicks was with us at that Time .

[bristolcitysweden]

1 minute ago, Major Isewater said:

I did n't realise Dicks was with us at that Time .

With all respect; your memory is not the best Major

[bristolcitysweden]

2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

I did n't realise Dicks was with us at that Time .

Can be some delay with your check in they say.