Septic Peg Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Good morning to your faces. The final international friendly of pre-season kicks off in just under 3 hours and whilst it will be chucking out time in Bristol at the local zoos - I mean schools - for the last time this summer, it will be bright and early for our boys over the pond. A 9.30am K.O. means a light brekkie, maybe a coffee or two to wake up the old noggin and some discussion about the fact Juventus aren't gonna be in FIFA 2020. DISGUSTANG. Today's opponents are mere babies to the USL. Sarasota were formed just 5 months ago and debuted in the USL League 2 Southern Conference - South East Division, finishing 7th of 8 places. As they are so new to the football family, there isn't much to go on but I will say two players that seem to stand out are Jordan Day and Andre Scott. Day playing the majority of games and Scott scoring 3 goals in just a combined 182 minutes. That's a goal an hour. Interesting... Fun fact: The IMG Academy where we've been staying and training has a tennis program ran annually. Famous alumni that have been on that program at IMG include Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Andre Agassi. Gonna leave it there. No idea if it's being broadcast and no idea if the Ref will call it off because of wind. Should be a straightforward game. 4-0 City. Don't forget, we have a trip up the M5 to Gasheads nearest rivals Forest Green next week. Veggie pies and solar powered hand dryers ftw. Vegan cider available. Until then folks, COYRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Hoping the players will let their soul glo(w) today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGrasobHcKA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Should be a straightforward game. 4-0 City. When have we ever had anything straightforward with City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, 22A said: When have we ever had anything straightforward with City? When indeed. 4-0 but all goals coming from the 87th minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I'm going for another double figures scoreline similar to when we played a bunch of olive farmers in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, 22A said: When have we ever had anything straightforward with City? when it doesn't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 7 or 8-0 I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 7 or 8-0 I reckon. Derby struggled to beat them 2-0.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Sarasota has a population of 56,000. It is about the size of Chippenham. It could have called itself Sarasota Town or Sarasota City at a push, but to call itself Sarasota Metropolis is going a bit far. I hope for that reason alone that we smash them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I expect we'll see the team from Saturday's Derby starting game rather than Sunday's. With the usual wholesale changes at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Olé said: Sarasota has a population of 56,000. It is about the size of Chippenham. It could have called itself Sarasota Town or Sarasota City at a push, but to call itself Sarasota Metropolis is going a bit far. I hope for that reason alone that we smash them. Sarasota Metro has a population of over 700k. Bit like the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area with a combined population of around 4 million. I suppose it gets things done re transport etc - Bristol and surrounding area could learn from it. Anyway, should be a comfortable win with no injuries hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 This morning's #BristolCity starting XI: Bentley, Vyner, Kalas, Webster, Dasilva, Szmodics, Pack (c), Brownhill, Weimann, Diédhiou, Eliasson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Red Army 75 said: This morning's #BristolCity starting XI: Bentley, Vyner, Kalas, Webster, Dasilva, Szmodics, Pack (c), Brownhill, Weimann, Diédhiou, Eliasson. 4-3-3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: This morning's #BristolCity starting XI: Bentley, Vyner, Kalas, Webster, Dasilva, Szmodics, Pack (c), Brownhill, Weimann, Diédhiou, Eliasson. Strong starting line up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I personally feel Eliasson is going to be a big player for us next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: This morning's #BristolCity starting XI: Bentley, Vyner, Kalas, Webster, Dasilva, Szmodics, Pack (c), Brownhill, Weimann, Diédhiou, Eliasson. Strong that. Add Hunt instead of Vyner and that could be starting XI against Leeds in 2 weeks. Just now, Red Army 75 said: I personally feel Eliasson is going to be a big player for us next season. I feel the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just now, Red Army 75 said: I personally feel Eliasson is going to be a big player for us next season. I think Bentley will be a bigger player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Robson said: 4-3-3? Possibly - could be 4-2-3-1. Or summat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, Kingswoodactor said: Strong that. Add Hunt instead of Vyner and that could be starting XI against Leeds in 2 weeks. I feel the same. Give me Vyner everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Red Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Looks to me like a 4-4-2 with Brownhill wide right (like the season before last) Eliasson wide left, and Fammy and Weimann upfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 What time is KO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Sarasota Metro has a population of over 700k. Poor Googling on my part then! I forgot in America you have to search for the "metro area". Still think Metropolis is a bit of silly name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 x 30 minute periods followed by another 45 minutes.... 10-0 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, The Bard said: Give me Vyner everytime. And have absolutely no attacking threat from full back? Yeah ok.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Olé said: Poor Googling on my part then! I forgot in America you have to search for the "metro area". Still think Metropolis is a bit of silly name. Yeh Sarasota the 'city' is a small defined area that probably is about the size of a mid-sized English town. However it's part of a largely unbroken urban sprawl of 4 lane highways, mattress shops, shopping malls and suburbs that extends all the way north to Tampa Bay. It is a silly name though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 42 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: This morning's #BristolCity starting XI: Bentley, Vyner, Kalas, Webster, Dasilva, Szmodics, Pack (c), Brownhill, Weimann, Diédhiou, Eliasson. Are we starting to see the names and formation that might start the Leeds game? A couple of positions still up for grabs, but that looks okay to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Yeh Sarasota the 'city' is a small defined area that probably is about the size of a mid-sized English town. However it's part of a largely unbroken urban sprawl of 4 lane highways, mattress shops, shopping malls and suburbs that extends all the way north to Tampa Bay. It is a silly name though. So would it be the size of BRISGLOSBATH tershire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Strong starting line up And possibly very close to what LJ thinks, at this stage, may be his starting eleven against Leeds: the inclusion of Vyner is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Septic Peg said: no idea if the Ref will call it off because of wind. If it's that bad, you wonder what the hell they're feeding them on out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, Olé said: Sarasota has a population of 56,000. It is about the size of Chippenham. It could have called itself Sarasota Town or Sarasota City at a push, but to call itself Sarasota Metropolis is going a bit far. I hope for that reason alone that we smash them. 12 minutes ago, Olé said: Poor Googling on my part then! I forgot in America you have to search for the "metro area". Still think Metropolis is a bit of silly name. Having been to Florida and a few other states, the one thing I have found travelling around is that the smallest of villages will be have an area called "Historic Old Town" and anything that has more two roads will have a sign on entering saying "City Limits". They do like to big themselves up it's true. Sarasota seems to go on forever when you are driving around, but I would guess the Metropolitan area starts around Longboat Key, coming along the coast road, and probably almost as soon as you come out of Bradenton from the north, on the inland roads. It feel like there is hardly a gap between it and Venice to the south either and that's nearly 20 miles in pretty much a straight line on US41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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