Septic Peg Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Quite the week. Quite the sodding week. Poor old Bury were shafted by both their owner and the EFL. Talk about a kick in the teeth. They can choose to launch legal action regarding the EFL decision but have been told the EFL won't change their mind. Saint Basso (always believe) even tried to save them but it wasn't to be. Some things I want to know can be summed up in a letter sent to the EFL from Bury, published by BBC Sport... The club have since sent a letter to the EFL setting out a list of questions - seen by BBC Sport - including: Why a late £7m bid from Brazilian multi-millionaire pastor Gustavo Benedito, which emerged on Tuesday afternoon, was not accepted. Benedito is a close friend of Bury's goalkeeping coach Adriano Basso. Why the EFL said that a bid from an Italian consortium had not been received when the club insist it had. Why the offer from C&N Sporting Risk was the only one accepted by the EFL and the only one granted an extension. Why is it proportionate to consider dropping Bury five leagues - the club want the EFL to consider dropping them down to League Two instead. Why owner Steve Dale passed the fit and proper person test. Why the EFL refused to meet with representatives of Bury on Friday. Quite. Especially when you see the absolute shit show that was Bury owner Steve Dale in a radio interview. How on earth did that man pass a test? It's like Santa's sadistic twin isn't it? So that's why I think both Steve Dale and the EFL are complicit in Bury's demise. Steve Dale doesn't seem to give a toss and I highly doubt anyone on the EFL board is losing any sleep but it shows a precedent. One wrong 'un can slip through the net. The EFL need to tighten their own policies. Luckily for Bolton, they've escaped the same. Ken Anderson (probably the smarmiest man in football - totally has a face you could slap shit out of) continued to cause issues right up to the signing of paperwork. Quelle surprise. Another wrong 'un that slid through the process. He really doesn't give a flying **** does he? Like the Cheshire cat, he conducted all interviews with that wide grin. He knew full well what he was getting into and he knew full well what would happen. The man is just plain awful. Still, Bolton fans are getting their last little pieces of revenge. Ken and his son own a restaurant and Bolton fans have been... slightly negative... when reviewing it... If you click on the tweet and delve into the replies, there are more examples. Whilst it's childish behaviour and petty, I can understand it. This man was paying himself £500k per annum out of Bolton's coffers, whilst still looking at any way to squeeze the cash. Bolton fans are rightly disgusted and upset. But they survived. Bolton will live on. Bury won't. Hopefully, like the Phoenix rising, they'll do a Wimbledon or Clydebank and be back in a few years. Time will tell. Basso always believes. On to today. Jonathan Woodgate hasn't had the best start to his time as manager. Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Tiny Penis is a pretty difficult thing anyway. 1 win (against Wigan) in 5 for Boro with draws against Millwall and Luton and losses against Blackburn and Brentford, new manager bounce hasn't really kicked in yet. Perhaps it won't. 1-1 draw or a 2-1 win for us if we're lucky and we dig in. Weimann and/or Afobe to score. COYRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Well done I'm sitting here in the Tobacco Factory wondering where the match thread was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Unfortunately everyone will know about Massengo after this game the secret will be out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitrom Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: Well done I'm sitting here in the Tobacco Factory wondering where the match thread was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Boro not doing so well under Woodgate. We have 3 wins on the bounce and I am expecting another 3 points today to peopel us to the top - even if it is only for 21/2 hours. Just sat in the car in the rain in Ashton Gate reading the forum, waiting for the team news and feeling confident. 2-0 City with a goal from Afobe and another from Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: Unfortunately everyone will know about Massengo after this game the secret will be out Everyone knew about Pele, Eusébio, Best, Cryuff, Beckenbauer, Ronaldo and Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: Unfortunately everyone will know about Massengo after this game the secret will be out Let's hope they are saying what a wonderful player he is after being integral to us winning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Brilliant Peg! A superb summary of the past week for Adriano and his place of employment. You've got a great writing style. You ought to seriously think about writing a book. Meanwhile, only eight lines on a thread about today's opposite team. Must be a record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: Brilliant Peg! A superb summary of the past week for Adriano and his place of employment. You've got a great writing style. You ought to seriously think about writing a book. Meanwhile, only eight lines on a thread about today's opposite team. Must be a record! Very early KO for City, very late KO for the match thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Ellissson starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Here is the team Bentley Hunt. Moore Baker. Rowe Weimann Bhill Massengo Elliason Palmer Afobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitrom Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Update. Raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Attacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 minute ago, daored said: Ellissson starts Whossse he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, RedDave said: Here is the team Bentley Hunt. Moore Baker. Rowe Weimann Bhill Massengo Elliason Palmer Afobe Hope that's not Weimann wide right, needs to be up front with Afobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, RedDave said: Here is the team Bentley Hunt. Moore Baker. Rowe Weimann Bhill Massengo Elliason Palmer Afobe Like to see Andi & Nic swap sides at some point. Williams on the bench in case we need to go 352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Like clockwork... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webzcas Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Fingers crossed, quietly confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitrom Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Stopped raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Hope that's not Weimann wide right, needs to be up front with Afobe. Don’t see how he can alongside him in a two with the rest of the personnel on the pitch. At best will be 4-3-3 with weimann and Elliason wide either side of Afobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, RedDave said: Don’t see how he can alongside him in a two with the rest of the personnel on the pitch. At best will be 4-3-3 with weimann and Elliason wide either side of Afobe Diamond m/f formation would enable it, Brownhill covering rhs, Eliasson lhs… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colemanballs Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Hope that's not Weimann wide right, needs to be up front with Afobe. I'd normally agree but thought that there were some promising signs of a good understanding developing with Hunt towards the end of the Hull game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Afternoon all! Just made it back from Sat morning shopping with the Mrs. Just seen the game is listed on hesgaol, so it will be the usual watching with commentary from RB, think it will be a hard fought fight, but see us coming out with the three points. COYR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 15 minutes ago, RedDave said: Here is the team Bentley Hunt. Moore Baker. Rowe Weimann Bhill Massengo Elliason Palmer Afobe Could be multiple formations. Would be a shame to not see Afobe with a defined partner. Him and Weimann have looked like they are in each other’s wavelength. 12 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Like to see Andi & Nic swap sides at some point. Williams on the bench in case we need to go 352 I don’t. Always feel Weimann loses himself when he goes left. Of course it could be a midfield right to left of: Eliasson / Brownhill / Massengo / Palmer Weimann / Afobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 13 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Attacking looks unbalanced as a starting eleven & very lightweight as a match day squad.. Could be a fair few goals here,, 3-0,,0-3,,3-3 ??!!....very hard to call this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Could be multiple formations. Would be a shame to not see Afobe with a defined partner. Him and Weimann have looked like they are in each other’s wavelength. I don’t. Always feel Weimann loses himself when he goes left. Of course it could be a midfield right to left of: Eliasson / Brownhill / Massengo / Palmer Weimann / Afobe Would be massively worried if Rowe’s support was Palmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: looks unbalanced as a starting eleven & very lightweight as a match day squad.. Could be a fair few goals here,, 3-0,,0-3,,3-3 ??!!....very hard to call this. Can always count on you to find a negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 If Eliasson deliver his usual quality crosses I reckon Afobe will get on 'em, but we will be more open at the back, so going 3-2 City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, RedDave said: Would be massively worried if Rowe’s support was Palmer Why? he seems to be tracking back more this season, I think LJ has insisted he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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