Port Said Red Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I know your memories play tricks and we are all guilty of living in the moment but.... I think I am watching the best Bristol City side I have ever seen right now, no matter what happens over the rest of the season they are playing at a different level right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Promotion is more and more feeling like a must from this season with this group of players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Mods, please remove the word possibly from the title of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 How have I confused you @Robert the bruce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Spot on. Tonight was superb. Up there with anything else I’ve seen - including Gascoigne’s flick and volley in 96. I still believe we’ll finish 2nd and be back here next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I'm constantly thinking how similar this squad is to the 1976 AD boys and also other promotion teams from 1955, 1965 and 1984. I am beginning to believe that we will make it this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Another exceptional performance albeit mostly defending from 60 minutes on. This will sound bizarre but being a goal down for the second leg might actually do us a favour. We have to play for a goal and when we do that well, we can look exceptional. Very impressed with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 PROUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Totally agree, the first 11 on that team sheet are the best collective team we have ever had. You could replace certain individuals with better players from the past - i.e one of the outstanding forwards to have played for us during the years, but the way this team plays when all on point is phenomenal to behold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Playing like a team this season. Mostly same disjointed players as last season, without a disruptive influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Makes me think of Dutch Total Football. When Flint pops up as C.F. in open play, you know someone is back covering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 23 minutes ago, Aizoon said: Makes me think of Dutch Total Football. When Flint pops up as C.F. in open play, you know someone is back covering. We'll now all know it as Bristol Total Football - has a nice ring to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 11 hours ago, reddogkev said: We'll now all know it as Bristol Total Football - has a nice ring to it. Gurt Macky Football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Can't help thinking if we don't get promoted how many of these players will be gone next season though? Mid and lower level Premier League sides have seen us compete against five Premier League sides this season now and big money offers will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 13 hours ago, Port Said Red said: I know your memories play tricks and we are all guilty of living in the moment but.... I think I am watching the best Bristol City side I have ever seen right now, no matter what happens over the rest of the season they are playing at a different level right now. The scary thing is that we aren’t even close to full strength. This is a seriously talented squad. Saw a similar tweet about the United game which also applies here Last night we had.. 2 primarily centre halves playing right and left back A left back in left midfield A centre midfielder on the right We missed Gary O’Neil, Milan Djuric, Famara Diedhiou, Callum O’Dowda, Eros Pisano and Arnie Garita They started with a defence and keeper worth £127m, a midfield and attack worth £211m and had to bring on none other than Sergio Aguero to scrape a goal in added time. Last night was a serious achievement by our squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: We missed Gary O’Neil, Milan Djuric, Famara Diedhiou, Callum O’Dowda, Eros Pisano and Arnie Garita They started with a defence and keeper worth £127m, a midfield and attack worth £211m and had to bring on none other than Sergio Aguero to scrape a goal in added time. Garita? ! hardly "missed" but admirable he is included in your list One other point on their team's value - Sky said that our team cost £7M and theirs £360M. Actually the real comparison was that when they brought on walker they were bringing on a player that cost them more than seven times the cost of our entire team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, cityal said: Garita? ! hardly "missed" but admirable he is included in your list Haha, I’m just a fan of his. Love his enthusiasm and wacky outfits he posts on Instagram! Not necessarily anything to do with his footballing ability sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Port Said Red said: I know your memories play tricks and we are all guilty of living in the moment but.... I think I am watching the best Bristol City side I have ever seen right now, no matter what happens over the rest of the season they are playing at a different level right now. ( After wanting lee after wanting Lee gone last season ) Been saying exactly this for a while since PSR The only word I’d change is think - I’m certain something very special is happening / building here In 48 years - the best team ? Not sure and in a achievement terms the 76 side will take some overtaking for now at least But - Combining the present success together with some of the breathtaking football we play , add an incredible work and commitment ethic this side takes some beating and we havnt finished yet And considering the level at which we are doing it - the best football I’ve ever seen a City side play Fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 44 minutes ago, Robin TBW said: Can't help thinking if we don't get promoted how many of these players will be gone next season though? Mid and lower level Premier League sides have seen us compete against five Premier League sides this season now and big money offers will happen. Offers for players are inevitable for any successful side, but for the first time in a very long time I am thinking losses may make no difference provided we keep LJ. Under him we now have an identity, a footballing philosophy that says we are Bristol City, take us lightly if you dare! Who’s to say that if we lose players in their he summer, we don’t create another bunch of heroes to take their place, and play the Bristol City way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 33 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: The scary thing is that we aren’t even close to full strength. This is a seriously talented squad. Saw a similar tweet about the United game which also applies here Last night we had.. 2 primarily centre halves playing right and left back A left back in left midfield A centre midfielder on the right We missed Gary O’Neil, Milan Djuric, Famara Diedhiou, Callum O’Dowda, Eros Pisano and Arnie Garita They started with a defence and keeper worth £127m, a midfield and attack worth £211m and had to bring on none other than Sergio Aguero to scrape a goal in added time. Last night was a serious achievement by our squad. I understand their finishing side was something like £750 million and ours £7 million They have some jaw dropping players who were very much at it and we went toe to toe with them and gave them a right ole game So proud - Despite a defeat I’d put the performance above the United win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 LJ........Come On......What a coach So very proud, he is exceptional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7Rob Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 30 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Offers for players are inevitable for any successful side, but for the first time in a very long time I am thinking losses may make no difference provided we keep LJ. Under him we now have an identity, a footballing philosophy that says we are Bristol City, take us lightly if you dare! Who’s to say that if we lose players in their he summer, we don’t create another bunch of heroes to take their place, and play the Bristol City way. I agree and I would be suprised if we lose too many anyway. This is all about the TEAM - they know that and will lose it if they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 36 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: I understand their finishing side was something like £750 million and ours £7 million Mental isn't it - THREE QUARTERS OF A BILLION QUID. On a bunch of blokes to play football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 15 hours ago, Bas's perfect hattrick said: Promotion is more and more feeling like a must from this season with this group of players Although I have a feeling this cup run could jepordise that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: The scary thing is that we aren’t even close to full strength. This is a seriously talented squad. Saw a similar tweet about the United game which also applies here Last night we had.. 2 primarily centre halves playing right and left back A left back in left midfield A centre midfielder on the right We missed Gary O’Neil, Milan Djuric, Famara Diedhiou, Callum O’Dowda, Eros Pisano and Arnie Garita They started with a defence and keeper worth £127m, a midfield and attack worth £211m and had to bring on none other than Sergio Aguero to scrape a goal in added time. Last night was a serious achievement by our squad. Absolutely. Our depth is excellent and very promising- great to see. Isn't Hegeler out injured too? He could have been that extra centre back or link between defence and midfield in the last 15...if fit. Certainly the best squad I've seen (started in 1998) down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: I understand their finishing side was something like £750 million and ours £7 million They have some jaw dropping players who were very much at it and we went toe to toe with them and gave them a right ole game So proud - Despite a defeat I’d put the performance above the United win 45 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Mental isn't it - THREE QUARTERS OF A BILLION QUID. On a bunch of blokes to play football. I think I heard yesterday that £750M is their squad value? An interesting hypothetical exercise to which I think i can guess the most common answer.... The 22 starters from last night decide to play a game of "schoolyard football" for fun - two captains are picked (lets call them Bailey and Kevin). Which player from the 22 gets picked last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, cityal said: I think I heard yesterday that £750M is their squad value? An interesting hypothetical exercise to which I think i can guess the most common answer.... The 22 starters from last night decide to play a game of "schoolyard football" for fun - two captains are picked (lets call them Bailey and Kevin). Which player from the 22 gets picked last? Zinchenko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Zinchenko No, the defender (can’t remember his name) who Brownhill robbed before setting up Bobby for the penalty incident. Zinchenko at least had the excuse that he was playing out of position. The bloke I’m referring to was bloody awful and a liability for them. Hope he plays in the return match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, CliftonCliff said: No, the defender (can’t remember his name) who Brownhill robbed before setting up Bobby for the penalty incident. Zinchenko at least had the excuse that he was playing out of position. The bloke I’m referring to was bloody awful and a liability for them. Hope he plays in the return match. Mangala - he cost them £40m(ish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Just now, ExiledAjax said: Mangala - he cost them £40m(ish). And getting an absolute hammering on the matchday thread on Man City's forum for his poor defending. What it must be like to spend that much on a rubbish player and it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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