CyderInACan Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 So what is effectively a new "mini season" of 9 games starts (barring any disasters) in just 9 days. I must say I haven't missed the football or the rugby during lockdown but now there is a sense of excitement creeping back in! I'm looking forward to watching City again, albeit on TV rather than actually sat in my usual seat in the Dolman but I am also looking forward to the daft things that go with it, like the "Official Matchday Thread. . . " and it's random facts about our opposition and their town or city. Looking forward to the whatsapp groups trying to predict the starting XI (does anyone ever get it right) or what formation we'll play (ditto) and studying the table, who's up next and who to watch out for. Might have to have a wander up to Clark's Pies on matchday too! So apart from the actual football itself is there anything that goes with it you're looking forward to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird1 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 It's the hope that kills. Too many years we have capitulated, its what we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: So what is effectively a new "mini season" of 9 games starts (barring any disasters) in just 9 days. I must say I haven't missed the football or the rugby during lockdown but now there is a sense of excitement creeping back in! I'm looking forward to watching City again, albeit on TV rather than actually sat in my usual seat in the Dolman but I am also looking forward to the daft things that go with it, like the "Official Matchday Thread. . . " and it's random facts about our opposition and their town or city. Looking forward to the whatsapp groups trying to predict the starting XI (does anyone ever get it right) or what formation we'll play (ditto) and studying the table, who's up next and who to watch out for. Might have to have a wander up to Clark's Pies on matchday too! So apart from the actual football itself is there anything that goes with it you're looking forward to? I love waking up on a Saturday knowing there is football on. I usually snooze my alarm a few times on a given day, but if there is a match on I'm straight out of bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Will there be radio drizzle coverage with twentypence??.... It's just that it gives me something to swear at in unintelligible dialect before switching off in temper..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: So what is effectively a new "mini season" of 9 games starts (barring any disasters) in just 9 days. I must say I haven't missed the football or the rugby during lockdown but now there is a sense of excitement creeping back in! I'm looking forward to watching City again, albeit on TV rather than actually sat in my usual seat in the Dolman but I am also looking forward to the daft things that go with it, like the "Official Matchday Thread. . . " and it's random facts about our opposition and their town or city. Looking forward to the whatsapp groups trying to predict the starting XI (does anyone ever get it right) or what formation we'll play (ditto) and studying the table, who's up next and who to watch out for. Might have to have a wander up to Clark's Pies on matchday too! So apart from the actual football itself is there anything that goes with it you're looking forward to? in all honesty, not particularly looking forward to the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: So what is effectively a new "mini season" of 9 games starts (barring any disasters) in just 9 days. I must say I haven't missed the football or the rugby during lockdown but now there is a sense of excitement creeping back in! I'm looking forward to watching City again, albeit on TV rather than actually sat in my usual seat in the Dolman but I am also looking forward to the daft things that go with it, like the "Official Matchday Thread. . . " and it's random facts about our opposition and their town or city. Looking forward to the whatsapp groups trying to predict the starting XI (does anyone ever get it right) or what formation we'll play (ditto) and studying the table, who's up next and who to watch out for. Might have to have a wander up to Clark's Pies on matchday too! So apart from the actual football itself is there anything that goes with it you're looking forward to? Getting up at 2.0am in OZ on a Sunday morning for the Saturday results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 32 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: Will there be radio drizzle coverage with twentypence??.... It's just that it gives me something to swear at in unintelligible dialect before switching off in temper..... Hope not. After 3 months of relative peace and quiet not sure I could stand the sound of 'Oskin suddenly screeching out of the radio again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: So what is effectively a new "mini season" of 9 games starts (barring any disasters) in just 9 days. I must say I haven't missed the football or the rugby during lockdown but now there is a sense of excitement creeping back in! I'm looking forward to watching City again, albeit on TV rather than actually sat in my usual seat in the Dolman but I am also looking forward to the daft things that go with it, like the "Official Matchday Thread. . . " and it's random facts about our opposition and their town or city. Looking forward to the whatsapp groups trying to predict the starting XI (does anyone ever get it right) or what formation we'll play (ditto) and studying the table, who's up next and who to watch out for. Might have to have a wander up to Clark's Pies on matchday too! So apart from the actual football itself is there anything that goes with it you're looking forward to? To make it really authentic in the absence of crowds I’m hoping you can pop round to mine and walk past me, obscuring my view about 20 minutes in to the game, 5 minutes before half time & then with about 4 minutes left. Hopefully on at least 2 occasions this will be when we are on the attack. You know where I live in BS3, so is that a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 49 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: in all honesty, not particularly looking forward to the football. I'm looking forward to having something to moan about! I've been quite happy most of lockdown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Judda said: I'm looking forward to having something to moan about! I've been quite happy most of lockdown... Similar here. Most of the angst in my life arises due to other people, so have been more than happy swerving the bulk of the human race for as long as necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 35 minutes ago, GrahamC said: To make it really authentic in the absence of crowds I’m hoping you can pop round to mine and walk past me, obscuring my view about 20 minutes in to the game, 5 minutes before half time & then with about 4 minutes left. Hopefully on at least 2 occasions this will be when we are on the attack. You know where I live in BS3, so is that a deal? Deal. You've forgotten to add turning up late to that list though. If you can pop over here on a reciprocal basis and stand outside bellowing PRIKC at the linesman (or my wife) every 15 minutes or so that would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I’m looking forward to using my new structured excel spreadsheets! Seriously though, I’m looking forward to pre-match build up, the optimism, the hope. I’m looking forward to posting on Twitter about city rather than covid. I’m looking forward to debating our “in my opinion” views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: Deal. You've forgotten to add turning up late to that list though. If you can pop over here on a reciprocal basis and stand outside bellowing PRIKC at the linesman (or my wife) every 15 minutes or so that would be awesome. @CyderInACan reckon you can set off a Rover biscuit tin full of Standard fireworks as the team come out, or even a few bottle rockets from your back garden for the first home game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: @CyderInACan reckon you can set off a Rover biscuit tin full of Standard fireworks as the team come out, or even a few bottle rockets from your back garden for the first home game? Sure can mate! I'll pop up the Lions and get some from their stash of pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 minute ago, CyderInACan said: Sure can mate! I'll pop up the Lions and get some from their stash of pyro Good work. No pyro and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I am looking forward to watching City and giving William Hill money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I'm looking forward to remembering who actually plays for us now. All the loanees that we brought in, I can scarcely remember their names never mind whether they are still with us. Returning players from loans too; what with Leagues One and Two being done barring play-offs. Benik is back, this I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I completely forgot we had that bloke who was on loan at QPR until I saw a training video the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: I completely forgot we had that bloke who was on loan at QPR until I saw a training video the other day. Nakhi Wells? He's our saviour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, CiderJar said: I'm looking forward to remembering who actually plays for us now. All the loanees that we brought in, I can scarcely remember their names never mind whether they are still with us. Returning players from loans too; what with Leagues One and Two being done barring play-offs. Benik is back, this I know. Not eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 3 hours ago, GrahamC said: To make it really authentic in the absence of crowds I’m hoping you can pop round to mine and walk past me, obscuring my view about 20 minutes in to the game, 5 minutes before half time & then with about 4 minutes left. Hopefully on at least 2 occasions this will be when we are on the attack. You know where I live in BS3, so is that a deal? You must sit very near me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Been a really tough year for many. I honestly can’t wait for the football to start and see us get whacked 4-0 at Blackburn then have a good Moan. It will feel like a little bit of normality coming back. Next Wednesday premiership is back hope villa go down And Thursday League 2 Playoffs start live on sky . Nice build up to next Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Red Army 75 said: Been a really tough year for many. I honestly can’t wait for the football to start and see us get whacked 4-0 at Blackburn then have a good Moan. It will feel like a little bit of normality coming back. Next Wednesday premiership is back hope villa go down And Thursday League 2 Playoffs start live on sky . Nice build up to next Saturday And with this new bubble of being able to visit and stay with someone, no better time for the Doris to travel back north to visit her elderly mother.... for a very long weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: And with this new bubble of being able to visit and stay with someone, no better time for the Doris to travel back north to visit her elderly mother.... for a very long weekend. Sounds good BR . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Really looking forward to Afobe and Wells banging them in at one end and Kalas and Baker keeping them out at the other whilst heading to the promised land of premiership football next season. If they pipe crowd noises, they need to make it sound as natural as possible for the players so should only pipe it from three sides of the ground. With 9 games in 8 weeks plus the playoffs, Lee's tombola is going to take one hell of a pounding though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packman Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Can't wait to see City lose to a 94th minute goal at Blackburn and then throwing the remote against the wall. The wife storming down the stairs shouting "what the hell is going on" then when I try to explain she tells me to "grow up, it's only a game" god I miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Bracing myself for Robins TV to fall over at 2.59! It's beem nice to see some good posts and convo around team selection etc. Missed that and post match reactions, Twentypence phone in etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Faith Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Took the little one out for a walk this morning to Ashton Hill Plantation and had a nose over the wall at the lads training on the way back. It feels a bit different to a few weeks ago when there were only a few of them doing fitness drills on their own. Definitely created some sense of anticipation. The same cannot be said for the young un (2 and a bit years old) who said ‘What are all those people doing daddy? They look silly’. LJ was giving some instructions at the time and doing a lot of pointing so it did make me wonder if he is now the youngest person to ever give LJ some stick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Having a clue what day of the week it is, Saturday and Sunday will again feel like different days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I'm looking forward to seeing at what minute in the first game back, someone posts "Johnson out " on the match day thread. When I say what minute, I mean how many minutes after the first team sheet is released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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