Septic Peg Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Hello folks! It's a wet miserable day here in Bristol as our intrepid and arguably somewhat resilient City fans travel up the M4 to the infamous Den, home of "Family Club of the Year 2017" Millwall... Millwall are themselves synonymous with hooliganism and have been featured in many a football film. Just last night, this popped up on the old Twitter feed... (NSFW) Now I know that the above is depicting Chelsea's firm v Millwall but the theory remains the same. Back in the 70s, 80s and early 90s, lads would often miss the match entirely to have a scrap with the opposition's firm. Nowadays, firms fighting other firms on a match day is as rare as rocking horse manure, or if and when it does still happen, it's normally just handfuls of people involved rather than large numbers. I can remember a game v Millwall back in the late 90s. It was a night game and I think we won 2-1. Anyway, Millwall fans in the old Wedlock took umbrage at the result and pelted fans in the Williams with all sorts, namely coins, plastic cups and then plastic seats (ever wonder why the Wedlock seats had no backs? Millwall..... ok that's a joke) That's also not to say that City don't have their fair share of the ruckus associated with other football firms. Paul Lumber's book "It All Kicked Off In Bristol" is currently no. 5 on the Amazon list for football fan books and goes into detail some of the clashes between the likes of Chelsea and Millwall, as well as the obvious Gas. So going back to my previous statement re Millwall becoming Family Club of the Year. Many an eyebrow was raised. A few sarcastic laughs. Memes sped around Twitter faster than Ian Holloway being confronted by the Millwall faithful... The new Zampa family stand was opened in 2013 and acted as a spearhead to an overhaul of club policy and strategy, which directly introduced more young supporters and families to attend the Den. In fact, their family stand and it's regular attractions of face painters, competitions and player interaction etc is similar to what we now experience in the Upper Lansdown. On to today. We are playing that crap. Millwall are pushing also for a play off spot. With that in mind, unless we play a full strength team without Kent, Walsh and Diony and maybe an O'Dowda return, I think this will end with a 2-1 loss to the lions of London... We shall see... Coyr... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Hello folks! It's a wet miserable day here in Bristol as our intrepid and arguably somewhat resilient City fans travel up the M4 to the infamous Den, home of "Family Club of the Year 2017" Millwall... Millwall are themselves synonymous with hooliganism and have been featured in many a football film. Just last night, this popped up on the old Twitter feed... (NSFW) Now I know that the above is depicting Chelsea's firm v Millwall but the theory remains the same. Back in the 70s, 80s and early 90s, lads would often miss the match entirely to have a scrap with the opposition's firm. Nowadays, firms fighting other firms on a match day is as rare as rocking horse manure, or if and when it does still happen, it's normally just handfuls of people involved rather than large numbers. I can remember a game v Millwall back in the late 90s. It was a night game and I think we won 2-1. Anyway, Millwall fans in the old Wedlock took umbrage at the result and pelted fans in the Williams with all sorts, namely coins, plastic cups and then plastic seats (ever wonder why the Wedlock seats had no backs? Millwall..... ok that's a joke) That's also not to say that City don't have their fair share of the ruckus associated with other football firms. Paul Lumber's book "It All Kicked Off In Bristol" is currently no. 5 on the Amazon list for football fan books and goes into detail some of the clashes between the likes of Chelsea and Millwall, as well as the obvious Gas. So going back to my previous statement re Millwall becoming Family Club of the Year. Many an eyebrow was raised. A few sarcastic laughs. Memes sped around Twitter faster than Ian Holloway being confronted by the Millwall faithful... The new Zampa family stand was opened in 2013 and acted as a spearhead to an overhaul of club policy and strategy, which directly introduced more young supporters and families to attend the Den. In fact, their family stand and it's regular attractions of face painters, competitions and player interaction etc is similar to what we now experience in the Upper Lansdown. On to today. We are playing that crap. Millwall are pushing also for a play off spot. With that in mind, unless we play a full strength team without Kent, Walsh and Diony and maybe an O'Dowda return, I think this will end with a 2-1 loss to the lions of London... We shall see... Coyr... Condensed Version Millwall: We are crap. They aren't 3-0 Millwall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 40 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Hello folks! It's a wet miserable day here in Bristol as our intrepid and arguably somewhat resilient City fans travel up the M4 to the infamous Den, home of "Family Club of the Year 2017" Millwall... Millwall are themselves synonymous with hooliganism and have been featured in many a football film. Just last night, this popped up on the old Twitter feed... (NSFW) Now I know that the above is depicting Chelsea's firm v Millwall but the theory remains the same. Back in the 70s, 80s and early 90s, lads would often miss the match entirely to have a scrap with the opposition's firm. Nowadays, firms fighting other firms on a match day is as rare as rocking horse manure, or if and when it does still happen, it's normally just handfuls of people involved rather than large numbers. I can remember a game v Millwall back in the late 90s. It was a night game and I think we won 2-1. Anyway, Millwall fans in the old Wedlock took umbrage at the result and pelted fans in the Williams with all sorts, namely coins, plastic cups and then plastic seats (ever wonder why the Wedlock seats had no backs? Millwall..... ok that's a joke) That's also not to say that City don't have their fair share of the ruckus associated with other football firms. Paul Lumber's book "It All Kicked Off In Bristol" is currently no. 5 on the Amazon list for football fan books and goes into detail some of the clashes between the likes of Chelsea and Millwall, as well as the obvious Gas. So going back to my previous statement re Millwall becoming Family Club of the Year. Many an eyebrow was raised. A few sarcastic laughs. Memes sped around Twitter faster than Ian Holloway being confronted by the Millwall faithful... The new Zampa family stand was opened in 2013 and acted as a spearhead to an overhaul of club policy and strategy, which directly introduced more young supporters and families to attend the Den. In fact, their family stand and it's regular attractions of face painters, competitions and player interaction etc is similar to what we now experience in the Upper Lansdown. On to today. We are playing that crap. Millwall are pushing also for a play off spot. With that in mind, unless we play a full strength team without Kent, Walsh and Diony and maybe an O'Dowda return, I think this will end with a 2-1 loss to the lions of London... We shall see... Coyr... That particular game? Mid March 2001. Lee Matthews last minute pen, possibly was his debut. Three red cards too. Was a fairly electric atmosphere and quite rainy from memory. Remember it fairly well as I got back from holiday that day. Nice sedate evening... ...Not! As for today, always hopeful but I fear if we set up like we have lately, we will get out muscled, keep turning the ball over in midfield as we did in August, regularly get hit on the break... With a loss the end result. A big one maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: That particular game? 2001. Lee Matthews last minute pen, possibly was his debut. Three red cards too. Was a fairly electric atmosphere and quite rainy from memory. ...Remember it fairly well as I got back from holiday that day. Nice sedate evening... ...Not! As for today, always hopeful but I fear if we set up like we have lately, we will get out muscled, keep turning the ball over in midfield as we did in August, regularly get hit on the break... With a loss the end result. A big one maybe. Ah thanks Mr P. I was only a few years out but I knew it was around that time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 I’ve got a couple of Millwall mates who I’ve told I firmly believe they will beat us. 2-1 as per @Septic Peg ‘s prediction is mine too. Hoping im wrong, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 We're in for a nobbing lads. 2-0 'wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Just now, ZiderEyed said: We're in for a nobbing lads. 2-0 'wall. Agreed plus Millwall will have 40 shots to our 1. You heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Heading out now, plan is to get battered before the game to numb the pain, Brentford was tragic. 4-2 Millwall, Reid with both of ours, someone sent off for city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 It would be a remarkable turnaround from recent performances to get anything today, I fear the best we can hope for is a point but I doubt we will get one. 2-0 home win. Team selection will be interesting however, we will follow the "pathway" " Young players" route which allegedly will help us for next season and effectively give up on any hope of the play-offs? IF, that is the case it will signal a frightening lack of ambition and fighting spirit within the management of the club and BS. The message that would send out and the timing of it - after the season ticket renewal deadline has passed - would make the cynic in me hugely doubtful of any ambition we claim to have to play at the top level. #toocosy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 On the M4 now, not expecting anything, just want to see a shot on target really 2-0 Millwall, City to have more possession but have 4 shots and offer nothing to the strikers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 We need to have shots at goal to win a game, something we currently seem incapable of. Considering our form up until Christmas this is baffling. Why have we become so shot shy? This is a game that we will need to win in midfield and to do so, be will need to drop or bench Fam and play with an extra man in the middle ofthe park. Marlon and Korey will be key today. Eros is still not fit so BW needs to move to LB with Flint & Bakes in the centre. Maybe Maggs at LB with JB making upthe extra midfielder. I would also be inclined to play a goalkeeper who is capable of kicking a football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Weather's ok in London Town. Dry, a bit cloudy but there are patches of blue sky (north London anyway). Looks like it might be a nice day…3 points to BCFC and it will be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 You lot are worryingly pessimistic!! Anyways, here is our Match Thread (if interested): Millwall forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Thanks Piccolo, will take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Last night on Radio Bristol, Geoff Twentyman previewed the game with Toby Porter, Sports Editor of the South London Press, who revealed that on New Years Day Millwall were twenty points behind City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 they fear a smash and grab raid. The only way that's going to happen is with an own goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Just on my way - at East Croydon waiting for train to London Bridge. Like most I have more hope than expectation in a result for City. All I really want is for the team to turn up and fight for the points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Play off dream (if it is that) dies to day. 3-1 wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstart Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 The results in this league never fail to surprise - so fully expecting City to lose - I'm gonna say we will nick a win - I'd be happy with a point though to be honest COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 At some point the 'Wall are going to realise the gravity of their situation. I'm sure their Chief Executive is writing his ' we're not specifically targeting promotion ' press release as we speak . Against all the odds I'm going for a City win . Their excellent run must halt at some time and our , rather less than excellent. run cannot continue either. If Sunderland can win at Derby then there has to be hope for everyone. Today is the day when the magnificent Red Army come home with three shiny new points to add to the collection. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 49 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: Weather's ok in London Town. Dry, a bit cloudy but there are patches of blue sky (north London anyway). Looks like it might be a nice day…3 points to BCFC and it will be! Same in East, surprisingly hot considering the sun isn't out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 2-1 City. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 After watching that on Monday I’m expecting a hammering. We’re lightweight and Millwall are going for it. This game will show us all what we’re about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 A load of City are in Bermondsey early doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Today’s the day we turn it back on. 4-0 to City. Reid, Diedhiou, Paterson and Diony from the bench. Pack will run the midfield, Flint will scare them senseless, City march on. Tonight, OTIB will be a happy place. ok, took it too far with that last sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 A shot on target would be an improvement......oh and please play pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblar Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Piccolo said: You lot are worryingly pessimistic!! Anyways, here is our Match Thread (if interested): Millwall forum Thanks for the link. A few of us could probably do worse than follow this outlook on their team's position Quote Keep the faith. At the end of the day we are safe. Any thing else is having a laugh. This match - whatever the result - is where we see if the players give us a reaction to the shocking performance on Monday. I'm personally hoping that we can lay a few conspiracy theories to rest, even if it comes from a flukey 1-0 smash and grab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: Today’s the day we turn it back on. 4-0 to City. Reid, Diedhiou, Paterson and Diony from the bench. Pack will run the midfield, Flint will scare them senseless, City march on. Tonight, OTIB will be a happy place. ok, took it too far with that last sentence. Quick - let me know what you’re drinking. I’ll have some. As City have forgotten how to shoot, I’ll be happy with a dull naught naught draw. (Sorry about “naught” but I just had a Roger Malone moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 I feel that today is an example of when "Belief" becomes suspended by "Realism" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 b-bansley winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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