Hampshire Red Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Possibly the most debated subject this week as the possibility of another play off final goes from zero in December to 'slight' with this great run. It seems many of us will see the Wolves game in defeat or with injury to key players as a reason our league run may not continue. I have been on the fence most of the week; Risk injuries to valuable first teamers or rush players back in from rehab or rotate the huge squad .. OR go all out with best team on Sunday, what to do??. Now the weekend is here I am going for the latter. IF we win (big IF) there may only be 4 better teams than us in the draw and a Cup Final could be the best thing ever? Whatever we think and debate re Wolves at least we are all 100% behind Lj these days and the team's league push, starting at Carrow Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Go strong. Injuries happen on the training ground and are a risk to players at all times and not just games. Wins and performance breed confidence. I felt if we turned round that poor first half last week it what help us against Wolves. I now feel a strong performance tomorrow showing we can do it against what is an exciting, quality prem team will give us a chance to upset Norwich even though it is as their place. Our squad depth is strong and we can cope better with one or two knocks or cases of fatigue. Go at them with a strong XI giving the 2 or 3 unlucky to be left out of starting a game. Wiemann will not be risked even if fit so Eliasson in. Palmer for Pato and part of me wants Taylor to start just to see if plan B works in case of issues with Famara later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 24 minutes ago, Neo said: Wiemann will not be risked even if fit so Eliasson in. Palmer for Pato and part of me wants Taylor to start just to see if plan B works in case of issues with Famara later on. Agree with this. Did LJ give any more info on the other injury? I would love Morrell and Semenyo on the bench , but I think I'd swap promotion ( and almost inevitable relegation ) for winning the FA Cup. Then again, I'd also like both , thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 It would be really buzzing if we were to win, however I do think the enormity of a QF to come would bound to detract from the task in hand of staying in the play-off places. So as long as we don't get a big defeat, I won't be that upset if we go out and I'm hoping Derby can overcome Brighton and have the focus of FA Cup QF to distract them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Moonwalker Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Agree with this. Did LJ give any more info on the other injury? I would love Morrell and Semenyo on the bench , but I think I'd swap promotion ( and almost inevitable relegation ) for winning the FA Cup. Then again, I'd also like both , thank you Semenyo can't play in the cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Agree with this. Did LJ give any more info on the other injury? I would love Morrell and Semenyo on the bench , but I think I'd swap promotion ( and almost inevitable relegation ) for winning the FA Cup. Then again, I'd also like both , thank you Semenyo is cup tied so you won’t see him on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Anyone else think this thread was about Bolton getting to the Freight Rover final in '86 against us?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 39 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Anyone else think this thread was about Bolton getting to the Freight Rover final in '86 against us?! Yes, caught me out. Memories of Ford cortinas and Vauxhall Cavaliers travelling up to Wembley with flags out the Windows. The odd Talbot Alpine broken down on the side. We drove up in a escort "ghia" what a motor. Shame it wasn't a RS' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 We went up on an old green double decker bus, slowest trip ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Winning is intoxicating and I bloody love it. Lets keep it going and make 'yet another Bristol City victory' part of the lexicon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, SDBS36 said: We went up on an old green double decker bus, slowest trip ever Some went up on one of those old yellow City darts, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Go for it tomorrow GO FOR IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Go for the win. Keep the ball rolling. Hope for a favourable draw in a QF and go for the win then as well. If we were to make a playoff final what better possible preparation could there be than having already played a big game at Wembley a month before. For a relatively young squad, that could be a huge advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, gordie said: Semenyo is cup tied so you won’t see him on the bench. 1 hour ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: Semenyo can't play in the cup What a ****, I even said that yesterday and I still typed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, old_eastender said: It would be really buzzing if we were to win, however I do think the enormity of a QF to come would bound to detract from the task in hand of staying in the play-off places. So as long as we don't get a big defeat, I won't be that upset if we go out and I'm hoping Derby can overcome Brighton and have the focus of FA Cup QF to distract them! Our form in the league when distracted by a cup QF against Man Utd last season: Sunderland (A) - Win 2-1 Fulham (A) - Win 2-0 Cardiff (H) - Win 2-1 Sheff Wed (A) - Draw 0-0 Preston (H) - Lose 2-1 Hull (A) - Win 3-2 Middlesbrough (H) - Win 2-1 Sheff Utd (A) - Win 2-1 Nottm Forest (H) - Win 2-1 P9 W7 D1 L1 F16 A9 Pts 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Curr Avon said: Winning is intoxicating and I bloody love it. Lets keep it going and make 'yet another Bristol City victory' part of the lexicon. If (when ) we win tomorrow then I eagerly await the "they weren't that good, how on Earth have they gone 14 15 16 games unbeaten?" comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, harrys said: Some went up on one of those old yellow City darts, Used to drive them on the old 24/25 and 71/72, 8 and 9 routes from Muller Road depot, if I remember correctly they were Merc 709D's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, harrys said: Some went up on one of those old yellow City darts, They were awesome! Remember one particular journey on no4 from Hanham to Frenchay to Bristol Poly campus, female driver was sideways almost everywhere! Great throttle control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 48 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: If (when ) we win tomorrow then I eagerly await the "they weren't that good, how on Earth have they gone 14 15 16 games unbeaten?" comments. Exactly. Maintain radio silence and keep flying under the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 7 hours ago, harrys said: Some went up on one of those old yellow City darts, I got thrown off a city dart in about 86 on the way to the Gate. Typical lads, bottle of natch about 12, jump on the bus giggling like girls and trying to be irritating to all. Saw the sign on the little red break glass hammer saying this is alarmed and did not believe it so helped myself and then the siren went off - doh. Get off - luckily we were by our stop and made the game about 3:20 which in those days was the norm for many - football was not exactly riveting at the time !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Neo said: I got thrown off a city dart in about 86 on the way to the Gate. Typical lads, bottle of natch about 12, jump on the bus giggling like girls and trying to be irritating to all. Saw the sign on the little red break glass hammer saying this is alarmed and did not believe it so helped myself and then the siren went off - doh. Get off - luckily we were by our stop and made the game about 3:20 which in those days was the norm for many - football was not exactly riveting at the time !! Those darts were terrible, why did the drivers think they were driving go-carts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 16 hours ago, Hampshire Red said: Possibly the most debated subject this week as the possibility of another play off final goes from zero in December to 'slight' with this great run. It seems many of us will see the Wolves game in defeat or with injury to key players as a reason our league run may not continue. I have been on the fence most of the week; Risk injuries to valuable first teamers or rush players back in from rehab or rotate the huge squad .. OR go all out with best team on Sunday, what to do??. Now the weekend is here I am going for the latter. IF we win (big IF) there may only be 4 better teams than us in the draw and a Cup Final could be the best thing ever? Whatever we think and debate re Wolves at least we are all 100% behind Lj these days and the team's league push, starting at Carrow Road Controversial, I’d prefer an FA cup final to a play off final. Tbh I’d probably take an FA cup win over promotion too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Red Posted February 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Not controversial, just your opinion. Such a wide range of opinions on this forum especially when we don't win (remember that far back?!) Avoid Man City and the winners of Chelksi game tomorrow and you may get your wish. One game at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gambler Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Given the choice winning the FA cup would be bigger for me as a fan. I’m sure the club would rather win promotion and the money that goes with it. Doing both is the way forward... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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