BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, SPAZZA said: 2/3 years ago I wrote on here that BCFC has fans that aren't equipped for a promotion push. The example a few seasons ago at ER when we literally pulled the team from 0-2 against you to 2-2 was a prime example of something I could never see happen at Ashton Gate. You had a thread on a player you were possibly going to get on loan, fair enough you want to chat about possible exciting incomings. You don't get the player so move on..... Erm...cue a thread about how said player is on the bench, the rest was a car crash. Its all a bit tin pot really, the mentality of the fans can literally add to the points tally at the end of the season, maybe only a couple BUT that can be the difference. What is the point in having a decent stadium, being by far the largest club in the area in one of the best cities in the country (Bristol is much nicer than Leeds) if you don't act like you are. I genuinely want to see BCFC do well, not only for my mates sanity but for the good of the city. If you feel owner / manager aren't giving you everything you need then you as fans need to provide that extra 1% that could be the difference. Interesting post City fans and Leeds fans mentality certainly different over the years I think Spazza , lack of success , numerous messes , and false dawns , over decades and decades has a large part to play We aren’t used to being successful and have almost come to accept it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 What a bitter lot we are? He's quality, he didn't come here, and who can blame him for choosing Leeds? I would have. He's only there for 1 season, and then he'll be back at Arsenal, probably scoring against the same Leeds team he just left. Move On. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 **** Eddie. We got Benik Afobe, who is a proven goalscorer, but also a well rounded player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, SPAZZA said: 2/3 years ago I wrote on here that BCFC has fans that aren't equipped for a promotion push. The example a few seasons ago at ER when we literally pulled the team from 0-2 against you to 2-2 was a prime example of something I could never see happen at Ashton Gate. You had a thread on a player you were possibly going to get on loan, fair enough you want to chat about possible exciting incomings. You don't get the player so move on..... Erm...cue a NEW thread about how said player is on the bench, the rest was a car crash. Its all a bit tin pot really, the mentality of the fans can literally add to the points tally at the end of the season, maybe only a couple BUT that can be the difference. What is the point in having a decent stadium, being by far the largest club in the area in one of the best cities in the country (Bristol is much nicer than Leeds) if you don't act like you are the best in the area. I genuinely want to see BCFC do well, not only for my mates sanity but for the good of the city. If you feel owner / manager aren't giving you everything you need then you as fans need to provide that extra 1% that could be the difference. Good post, although I point you to the 2-2 draw at Ashton gate in the 15/16 season..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 I don't really understand why people are so wound up about him. He made his choice, unfortunately it wasn't us. Could he have acted with more professionalism? Probably. It happens - it's almost definitely happened with players choosing us over other clubs in the past too. We just aren't aware of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I don't really understand why people are so wound up about him. He made his choice, unfortunately it wasn't us. Could he have acted with more professionalism? Probably. It happens - it's almost definitely happened with players choosing us over other clubs in the past too. We just aren't aware of it. Didn't have to ditch the medical in the manner that he did though, but I agree that it more than likely has happened in our favour in the past and generally happens pretty often in football, the gazumping, the favoured contact thing etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Didn't have to ditch the medical in the manner that he did though, but I agree that it more than likely has happened in our favour in the past and generally happens pretty often in football, the gazumping, the favoured contact thing etc. Of course not - he definitely wasn't as professional as he should have been.. but it happens, and will happen again. We ended up with Afobe so everything was ok in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAZZA Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 I'll give an example that is very similar. 31st January, Dan James actually had his photos done in the Leeds kit, deadline day signing. They showed it in the Leeds documentary. Fee agreed, personal terms agreed, medical complete by 1pm. Then he was just left sat there as the Swansea board argued about selling him. Swansea board royally effed us around and we lost out on a permanent transfer of a gem! No threads about him afterwards, heads down a little disappointed sure, but you roll on. Mentality is key, if you're always looking back you can't move forwards, that feeling transmits to the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, SPAZZA said: 2/3 years ago I wrote on here that BCFC has fans that aren't equipped for a promotion push. The example a few seasons ago at ER when we literally pulled the team from 0-2 against you to 2-2 was a prime example of something I could never see happen at Ashton Gate. You had a thread on a player you were possibly going to get on loan, fair enough you want to chat about possible exciting incomings. You don't get the player so move on..... Erm...cue a NEW thread about how said player is on the bench, the rest was a car crash. Its all a bit tin pot really, the mentality of the fans can literally add to the points tally at the end of the season, maybe only a couple BUT that can be the difference. What is the point in having a decent stadium, being by far the largest club in the area in one of the best cities in the country (Bristol is much nicer than Leeds) if you don't act like you are the best in the area. I genuinely want to see BCFC do well, not only for my mates sanity but for the good of the city. If you feel owner / manager aren't giving you everything you need then you as fans need to provide that extra 1% that could be the difference. You can’t see the fans at Ashton Gate dragging the team from 2-0 down in the last few minutes to get back to 2-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, SPAZZA said: 2/3 years ago I wrote on here that BCFC has fans that aren't equipped for a promotion push. The example a few seasons ago at ER when we literally pulled the team from 0-2 against you to 2-2 was a prime example of something I could never see happen at Ashton Gate. You had a thread on a player you were possibly going to get on loan, fair enough you want to chat about possible exciting incomings. You don't get the player so move on..... Erm...cue a NEW thread about how said player is on the bench, the rest was a car crash. Its all a bit tin pot really, the mentality of the fans can literally add to the points tally at the end of the season, maybe only a couple BUT that can be the difference. What is the point in having a decent stadium, being by far the largest club in the area in one of the best cities in the country (Bristol is much nicer than Leeds) if you don't act like you are the best in the area. I genuinely want to see BCFC do well, not only for my mates sanity but for the good of the city. If you feel owner / manager aren't giving you everything you need then you as fans need to provide that extra 1% that could be the difference. Agreed with that. I think there are sections of our support who still have a League 1 mentality - because that's historically where we've operated for years. Some people still baulk at £1/2m fees as if it's 2007 and that's a huge amount of money for clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAZZA Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 32 minutes ago, grifty said: You can’t see the fans at Ashton Gate dragging the team from 2-0 down in the last few minutes to get back to 2-2? I was there (unfortunately), it wasn't the fans that did that. It was the players, big difference. You weren't signing for 40 minutes straight in the second half. Dragging them forward. Your fans went mental from minute 88 onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Would like to see him and Zack Clough together deciding where to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 9 hours ago, SPAZZA said: I'll give an example that is very similar. 31st January, Dan James actually had his photos done in the Leeds kit, deadline day signing. They showed it in the Leeds documentary. Fee agreed, personal terms agreed, medical complete by 1pm. Then he was just left sat there as the Swansea board argued about selling him. Swansea board royally effed us around and we lost out on a permanent transfer of a gem! No threads about him afterwards, heads down a little disappointed sure, but you roll on. Mentality is key, if you're always looking back you can't move forwards, that feeling transmits to the players. While I agree it's a bit tinpot (note that this is my first post on the thread) I think the difference between the two is that the player didn't mess Leeds around as seems to be the case here. Nketiah was due for a medical and didn't turn up, without so much as the courtesy of a phone call to say why. As opposed to a player being at the club, medical done, personal terms done but the selling club pissing around to stop the deal. At the end of the day we signed Afobe who is a good striker, and supposedly with a very knock down price if we take up the option to buy- not as exciting as Nketiah, but a good player in his own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 9 hours ago, SPAZZA said: I'll give an example that is very similar. 31st January, Dan James actually had his photos done in the Leeds kit, deadline day signing. They showed it in the Leeds documentary. Fee agreed, personal terms agreed, medical complete by 1pm. Then he was just left sat there as the Swansea board argued about selling him. Swansea board royally effed us around and we lost out on a permanent transfer of a gem! No threads about him afterwards, heads down a little disappointed sure, but you roll on. Mentality is key, if you're always looking back you can't move forwards, that feeling transmits to the players. And of course , the other side to this is , unlike a large part of Leeds fan base , we don’t lose the plot when we fail to get promoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: And of course , the other side to this is , unlike a large part of Leeds fan base , we don’t lose the plot when we fail to get promoted Yeahhhhh. Saying as you post a billion times a day, I’m sure you see the reaction on this forum when we lose one game. All supporters of their team lose the plot when things don’t go to plan. Man City fans would go apeshit if they finished 2nd with 100 points.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 The thread about him being on the bench talks to the fact that Bielsa has previous. Chelsea lent Leeds three players on the promise they would get game time. They didn’t and Chelsea probs won’t do any business with Bielsa again. Arsenal pretend they are data driven, thorough and professional yet completely fell for the same lies that Chelsea fell for. I have no grudge against the player, I just find it interesting that history is repeating itself and that Arsenal are nowhere near as thorough, professional and clever as they like to think they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Let’s forget him. If he didn’t want to be here then **** him. Afobe looks good to me so far - just needs a run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Yeahhhhh. Saying as you post a billion times a day, I’m sure you see the reaction on this forum when we lose one game. All supporters of their team lose the plot when things don’t go to plan. Man City fans would go apeshit if they finished 2nd with 100 points.... Wtf has it got to do with you how many times I post or don’t post Maybe you can scratch around the sofa , find yourself a fiver or do you avoid paying for anything you can skim for free ? , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Wtf has it got to do with you how many times I post or don’t post , Calm down dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, TonyTonyTony said: Calm down dear. Got anything to post of intelligence or interest ? Ahhhhhh......ok then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Southport Red said: The thread about him being on the bench talks to the fact that Bielsa has previous. Chelsea lent Leeds three players on the promise they would get game time. They didn’t and Chelsea probs won’t do any business with Bielsa again. Arsenal pretend they are data driven, thorough and professional yet completely fell for the same lies that Chelsea fell for. I have no grudge against the player, I just find it interesting that history is repeating itself and that Arsenal are nowhere near as thorough, professional and clever as they like to think they are. When Bielsa did that analysis presentation to prove spying wasn’t really an issue, he just took reports straight from Wyscout. I’m sure his analysts watched lots of stuff, but it wasn’t an revolutionary as many thought (were fooled by). For £50 or month, I could get all that....I’m sure Leeds can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Got anything to post of intelligence or interest ? Ahhhhhh......ok then Hehe. So quick to meltdown. Embarrassing mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just now, TonyTonyTony said: Hehe. So quick to meltdown. Embarrassing mate ! And you’re little dig because you received an egg plant emoji the other day and immediately went on a emoji fest Bless Are you 13 maybe you could save your comic money towards that fiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: And you’re little dig because you received an egg plant emoji the other day and immediately went on a emoji fest Bless Are you 13 maybe you could save your comic money towards that fiver Laughable. My post was to say Leeds fans are essentially the same as any other. A point obviously a bit too subtle. Hey - as you post every five seconds I understand your comprehension isn’t the greatest I’m sure you have the time to go back and forth - I have a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Laughable. My post was to say Leeds fans are essentially the same as any other. A point obviously a bit too subtle. Hey - as you post every five seconds I understand your comprehension isn’t the greatest I’m sure you have the time to go back and forth - I have a life. As you started it , yes I have , .....don’t fear I have filed you in the bell end drawer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 12 hours ago, SPAZZA said: 2/3 years ago I wrote on here that BCFC has fans that aren't equipped for a promotion push. The example a few seasons ago at ER when we literally pulled the team from 0-2 against you to 2-2 was a prime example of something I could never see happen at Ashton Gate. You had a thread on a player you were possibly going to get on loan, fair enough you want to chat about possible exciting incomings. You don't get the player so move on..... Erm...cue a NEW thread about how said player is on the bench, the rest was a car crash. Its all a bit tin pot really, the mentality of the fans can literally add to the points tally at the end of the season, maybe only a couple BUT that can be the difference. What is the point in having a decent stadium, being by far the largest club in the area in one of the best cities in the country (Bristol is much nicer than Leeds) if you don't act like you are the best in the area. I genuinely want to see BCFC do well, not only for my mates sanity but for the good of the city. If you feel owner / manager aren't giving you everything you need then you as fans need to provide that extra 1% that could be the difference. 10 hours ago, SPAZZA said: I'll give an example that is very similar. 31st January, Dan James actually had his photos done in the Leeds kit, deadline day signing. They showed it in the Leeds documentary. Fee agreed, personal terms agreed, medical complete by 1pm. Then he was just left sat there as the Swansea board argued about selling him. Swansea board royally effed us around and we lost out on a permanent transfer of a gem! No threads about him afterwards, heads down a little disappointed sure, but you roll on. Mentality is key, if you're always looking back you can't move forwards, that feeling transmits to the players. What you say there about your crowd, and ours, I would take great issue with, and argue over til the cows come home (they're in now, actually), and defend our lot to the last, but I just can't be arsed. We're Bristol City : we just can't be arsed. It's too much bloody effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 44 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: I have filed you in the bell end drawer im really scared #oldscrote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, TonyTonyTony said: im really scared #oldscrote Still up are you ? You will use your favourite word ‘Fannies’ again soon (Whilst giggling behind the sofa ) Something last heard used by a 9yr old in a playground in 1975 Keep it going ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Still up are you ? Yes but to be fair mate you are making me tired. bed soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, TonyTonyTony said: Yeahhhhh. Saying as you post a billion times a day, I’m sure you see the reaction on this forum when we lose one game. All supporters of their team lose the plot when things don’t go to plan. Man City fans would go apeshit if they finished 2nd with 100 points.... Nah - @BobBobSuperBob recently went a significant amount of time without posting on here at all - you are incorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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