And Its Smith Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, BRISTOL86 said: It’s not much better. 8th Dec was last away win - 256 days and counting! (Though I appreciate there was a close season in between it’s still grim!) Perhaps if it gets to 365 days then all the fans who go away should get together for a big knees up and discuss all things Bristol City away losses 1 Quote Link to comment
Major Isewater Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Anyone else got an odd feeling that LJ may already be half out the door? Holden' s pre match interview sounded more like that of a Head Coach, whereas LJ's last interview almost appeared to be a 'back me with more money (not happened as far as we know re any loan coming in) or sack me' Don't think things are too happy behind the scenes with LJ But guess most if not all of you suspect I am seeing trouble where there isn't any anyone know whether SL will be at tonight's game? They have always shared press duties. Perhaps Lee is trying to tie up some loan deals . Couldn't we just loan Preston for a season ? 2 Quote Link to comment
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, BRISTOL86 said: I’m sure he is aware and won’t like it. But I still think that’s it’s not in isolation a very useful stat. Extreme examples of course - but if you only create one CCC per game but are excellent defensively and prolific when those chances do come then you may win the league. Whereas you may play scintillating attacking football and create 5 CCC per game, but if you squander more than you take and can’t keep the ball out of your own net you may well get relegated. All that aside let’s just hope for a positive performance and result tonight. I think the reaction to Saturday was massively over the top, however I do appreciate the fact that it’s not just about these 3 games this season. It's a useful because it shows what I have been banging on about for ages, we run out of ideas in and around the opponents box and that makes us easy to set up against as we have seen in every game this season including Plymouth, let us have possession and put 5 men across the 18 yard line and we struggle to score and the longer a game goes on and if ala Boro we haven't already gifted the opposition goals, we will over commit in midfield and then a simple ball over the top will catch us out every time. As for the highlighted portion, I don't think it was especially given LJ's post match interview and I also think that the discussion was mainly fair and balanced, there will always be the more extreme on either side of any discussion. Quote Link to comment
Major Isewater Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, Robin Ashton said: Am I right in thinking that if we don't win tonight LJ will have set a new record for City of consecutive away games without a win? It takes dedication. Quote Link to comment
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 28 minutes ago, Robin Ashton said: Am I right in thinking that if we don't win tonight LJ will have set a new record for City of consecutive away games without a win? In League or in League and Cups? Fairly sure it wouldn't be anyway...given some of the terrible streaks we've had it'd be going some! Quote Link to comment
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 27 minutes ago, Robin Ashton said: Am I right in thinking that if we don't win tonight LJ will have set a new record for City of consecutive away games without a win? I remember a season when I was a child when we only won two away games all season... Quote Link to comment
Robin Ashton Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 League & cups. Yeah, I probably am wrong, Mr P. Quote Link to comment
Super Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Talksport saying Mcclaren could be sacked if they lose tonight, He is lucky they are playing us. 1 5 Quote Link to comment
Red-Robbo Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: I suggest that as I said to another poster take a look at the Forest equaliser, Bolton's 2nd goal, Plymouth's goal and Boro's 2nd there was not a tackle in sight, that must be important? True. For both Boro goals we might as well have nodded it into our own net. Cut out the middlemen. Quote Link to comment
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, Red-Robbo said: True. For both Boro goals we might as well have nodded it into our own net. Cut out the middlemen. The first goal was a comedy of errors and a long lumped ball, the 2nd goal at least involved passing and not one tackle, piss poor closing down allowing a simple cross and Hunt had lost Assambalonga he didn't even know he was there until the wrestling match started and one man wanted it more and proved it by scoring, it was probably a foul but Hunt needed to do better and to be much stronger. Quote Link to comment
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Super said: Talksport saying Mcclaren could be sacked if they lose tonight, He is lucky they are playing us. You are correct and of course LJ must be shitting himself because this is one of the last games he would have chosen after our long poor run and poor start to the season. Quote Link to comment
Red-Robbo Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: The first goal was a comedy of errors and a long lumped ball, the 2nd goal at least involved passing and not one tackle, piss poor closing down allowing a simple cross and Hunt had lost Assambalonga he didn't even know he was there until the wrestling match started and one man wanted it more and proved it by scoring, it was probably a foul but Hunt needed to do better and to be much stronger. I know. I was there and still can't quite believe it. Quote Link to comment
Robin Ashton Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: I remember a season when I was a child when we only won two away games all season... 80-81 = 1 away win all season, against Cardiff in the league. Currently we are 15 away league & cup games without a win. Quote Link to comment
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: The first goal was a comedy of errors and a long lumped ball, the 2nd goal at least involved passing and not one tackle, piss poor closing down allowing a simple cross and Hunt had lost Assambalonga he didn't even know he was there until the wrestling match started and one man wanted it more and proved it by scoring, it was probably a foul but Hunt needed to do better and to be much stronger. I hadn't realised that Assambalonga was so short, until he squared up to Matty Taylor on Saturday and I realised they were pretty much the same height. I'd always thought of him as a tall geezer, but he can't be more than 5'9. Completely out-muscled Hunt though. Quote Link to comment
Frenchay Red Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: You are correct and of course LJ must be shitting himself because this is one of the last games he would have chosen after our long poor run and poor start to the season. Indeed, much better playing a lowly league one team at home. Oh hang on..... 2 Quote Link to comment
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: I hadn't realised that Assambalonga was so short, until he squared up to Matty Taylor on Saturday and I realised they were pretty much the same height. I'd always thought of him as a tall geezer, but he can't be more than 5'9. Completely out-muscled Hunt though. He reminds me Jean Claude Darcheville, a right handful. In his pomp he scored 94 goals in 230 games and made a whole lot more. Edited August 21, 2018 by Esmond Million's Bung Quote Link to comment
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, kiwicolin said: Heard that Opi Edwards is in the squad If true, that just about sums things up at the moment. Sign a plethora of wingers then add a development one to the 1st team squad. If he was good enough why sign all of the others? 2 hours ago, kiwicolin said: Heard that Opi Edwards is in the squad If true, that just about sums things up at the moment. Sign a plethora of wingers then add a development one to the 1st team squad. If he was good enough why sign all of the others? 2 hours ago, kiwicolin said: Heard that Opi Edwards is in the squad If true, that just about sums things up at the moment. Sign a plethora of wingers then add a development one to the 1st team squad. If he was good enough why sign all of the others? Quote Link to comment
pongo88 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: If true, that just about sums things up at the moment. Sign a plethora of wingers then add a development one to the 1st team squad. If he was good enough why sign all of the others? If true, that just about sums things up at the moment. Sign a plethora of wingers then add a development one to the 1st team squad. If he was good enough why sign all of the others? If true, that just about sums things up at the moment. Sign a plethora of wingers then add a development one to the 1st team squad. If he was good enough why sign all of the others? I know it’s “New York, New York so good they named it twice”’ but this is a bit OTT Edited August 21, 2018 by pongo88 Quote Link to comment
Alan Dicks' Barmy Army Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'm intrigued how half the squad went up by train and the rest of them by team coach That seems VERY odd Quote Link to comment
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alan Dicks' Barmy Army said: I'm intrigued how half the squad went up by train and the rest of them by team coach That seems VERY odd Let's hope the midfield are on the coach, imagine them trying to find Loftus Road on the tube. 2 Quote Link to comment
IAmNick Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Alan Dicks' Barmy Army said: I'm intrigued how half the squad went up by train and the rest of them by team coach That seems VERY odd Can only assume they wanted to maintain the standard distance between our midfield and forward lines. 1 8 Quote Link to comment
Admin phantom Posted August 21, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Alan Dicks' Barmy Army said: I'm intrigued how half the squad went up by train and the rest of them by team coach That seems VERY odd This was pointed out to me earlier, I find this a very dangerous and potentially divisive thing to have allowed. Fair enough going home separately if visiting friends etc, but before a game.... All very odd Quote Link to comment
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I, for one, CANNOT see anything other than a first class display from Lee Johnson's BCFC team tonight. QPR are not prepared for the cider-whirlwind that is about to hit West London. Really embarrassing for QPR, but I am predicting a cricket score, lads. Here we go: QPR 1 - City 7. All you Lee-knockers will be eating your words of late. City 5-0 up at HT. Second string to play out the second half, with the R's getting a lucky late goal in injury time. "Well done Lee". 1 1 Quote Link to comment
old_eastender Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, ... said: I, for one, CANNOT see anything other than a first class display from Lee Johnson's BCFC team tonight. QPR are not prepared for the cider-whirlwind that is about to hit West London. Really embarrassing for QPR, but I am predicting a cricket score, lads. Here we go: QPR 1 - City 7. All you Lee-knockers will be eating your words of late. City 5-0 up at HT. Second string to play out the second half, with the R's getting a lucky late goal in injury time. "Well done Lee". you clearly have not watched any of our 4 games this season... 1 Quote Link to comment
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Ivorguy said: Anyone else got an odd feeling that LJ may already be half out the door? Holden' s pre match interview sounded more like that of a Head Coach, whereas LJ's last interview almost appeared to be a 'back me with more money (not happened as far as we know re any loan coming in) or sack me' Don't think things are too happy behind the scenes with LJ But guess most if not all of you suspect I am seeing trouble where there isn't any anyone know whether SL will be at tonight's game? ****-no. Quote Link to comment
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, old_eastender said: you clearly have not watched any of our 4 games this season... Give the lad a chance, will you? Judge him if we DON'T get into the Europa League. 1 Quote Link to comment
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 If it's anything less than a 7-1 thrashing of QPR, then I will admit to have been wrong. Can I be any fairer?? Quote Link to comment
Ivorguy Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, Alan Dicks' Barmy Army said: I'm intrigued how half the squad went up by train and the rest of them by team coach That seems VERY odd If true, most worrying. Really inexplicable given need for team morale and togetherness. Unless of course it was Lee travelling by train on his own Quote Link to comment
JBFC II Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2-1 to QPR We'll have about 65% possession and do little with it.... Fair play to anyone going tonight, hopefully the players put in a shift for you Quote Link to comment
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, Ivorguy said: If true, most worrying. Really inexplicable given need for team morale and togetherness. Unless of course it was Lee travelling by train on his own Out of courtesy, I have reported your post above to the mods for Johnson-bashing. It's COMPLETELY inappropriate to suggest unaccompanied minors should be allowed to travel up to London on their own. Quote Link to comment
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