MC RISK77 Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Watching the game tonight and they are a great side and so good going forward with so much energy, regardless of the end result. Im not sure about the comparisons to us are but think they sold maupay for 20m and someone called konsi or knota for £10m? But brought in mbuembo and Jansen for 10m. I would suggest our net spends are similar if you disregard January transfer window when we sold brown hill. we bought Kalas and Massengo for near £15m if you believe the Massengo transfer fee. Why then are they so far ahead of us and why do they look like such a good team on what I would imagine is a much lower wage cap? they beat us 5-0 at Ashton gate if I remember correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Ollie ******* Watkins again. A Newton Abbot lad. Playing for Exeter. He went to Brentford. We got CoD. Explains everything. My mini-league of Brentford, Preston and us ain’t looking good reading for LJs future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Brentford fully deserve to go up. They haven’t got huge resources, get small crowds, no history of success at higher levels. In spite of all that, they’ve settled on a style of play that’s a joy to watch and they seem to be able to repeat it, year after year, even after they sell their star players. In spite of selling, they seem to be able to identify replacements to keep things rolling on perfectly. They are successfully doing everything we’re trying to do, but we’re falling well short. Good luck to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, BrizzleRed said: Brentford fully deserve to go up. They haven’t got huge resources, get small crowds, no history of success at higher levels. In spite of all that, they’ve settled on a style of play that’s a joy to watch and they seem to be able to repeat it, year after year, even after they sell their star players. In spite of selling, they seem to be able to identify replacements to keep things rolling on perfectly. They are successfully doing everything we’re trying to do, but we’re falling well short. Good luck to them Spot on and also the chairman took a chance on the manager when he could have played safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Add Brentford to the list of teams that pass us by. Jealous of Brentford FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Absolute joy to watch , I’m jealous, their manager knows what he’s doing and he sticks to it , no chopping and changing, their certainly winning the inches and they don’t look overly aroused . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Watching the game tonight and they are a great side and so good going forward with so much energy, regardless of the end result. Im not sure about the comparisons to us are but think they sold maupay for 20m and someone called konsi or knota for £10m? But brought in mbuembo and Jansen for 10m. I would suggest our net spends are similar if you disregard January transfer window when we sold brown hill. we bought Kalas and Massengo for near £15m if you believe the Massengo transfer fee. Why then are they so far ahead of us and why do they look like such a good team on what I would imagine is a much lower wage cap? they beat us 5-0 at Ashton gate if I remember correctly Massengo was apparently £8m if you include every possible add on, rumour was initial fee was closer to £2.5m so £9.5m if all of Kalas fee was upfront. Their coach was an assistant who also worked with their players between the 1st team and B team, knew the philosophy of the club and didn't have to rip anything up just evolved it. Their recruitment has obviously been excellent, remember we wanted Watkins at the same time they did but Exeter wanted more money from us for him which put us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 20 minutes ago, RedRock said: Ollie ******* Watkins again. A Newton Abbot lad. Playing for Exeter. He went to Brentford. We got CoD. Explains everything. My mini-league of Brentford, Preston and us ain’t looking good reading for LJs future. The choice was actually sign him or Eliasson. In hindsight we made the wrong one, but I think it is also fair to say we have spent £2m on far worse players that we did on Niclas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 And they sold their dodgy keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 35 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: they beat us 5-0 at Ashton gate if I remember correctly 4-0 ..but yeah, probably should’ve been at least 5. 2020 started shit then got worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: Spot on and also the chairman took a chance on the manager when he could have played safe They did and it’s paying dividends. The funny thing is, even though they are building for the future, their new stadium only holds 17,000, so they aren’t expecting to be able to increase their fanbase that much. Contrast that to us, who refuse to be ambitious with a manager, yet are happy to speculate on a 27,000 seater stadium, then seem satisfied to bore the fans shitless! It’s a funny old game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Brentford were the stand out team when they played us at home this season (along with Millwall). They embarrassed us when they attacked. A great team, set up and style of play and made us look like amatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, GrahamC said: The choice was actually sign him or Eliasson. In hindsight we made the wrong one, but I think it is also fair to say we have spent £2m on far worse players that we did on Niclas. Was this summer according to Johnson, we seemingly didn't think the prices Troyes wanted was worth it (~£7.5m) which after a similar outlay on Kalas could have been viewed as a risk https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/lee-johnson-reveals-bristol-city-transfer-miss/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Lj also spat his dummy out at the end of the game, made himself look a right tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 What I find amazing is that Dean Smith left and they still play the same way, such great football, if only we had such a sound philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Just now, Seneca the Younger said: What I find amazing is that Dean Smith left and they still play the same way, such great football, if only we had such a sound philosophy. Similar to Swansea a few years back. They'll do well in the Prem if/when they get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 They definitely deserve to go up. As I said on the SL thread, their chairman Benham has a clear plan and isn’t afraid to wield the axe in pursuit of success. Unlike SL and LJ, Benham got rid of Warburton who was successful in establishing them in the Championship. That was considered the ceiling for the little old Bees but they haven’t looked back since. Good luck to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 They got a good manager we got a pretender. Someone care to remind me about Mr Lansdown and his record on his choice of manager, head coach, chief liar, David Brent, Mike Bassett or whatever you want to call him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77 punk Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 i think with their resources they are an amazing football club. their diligence on players and managers is astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Just now, JonDolman said: The way they passed it into midfield then with ease with West Brom pressing them. Superb. But that is their philosophy that they stick with every game. Agree some of the football is beautiful. can you imagine us trying to take it to west brom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRed Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Says a lot that we would all have much better chance of picking the Brentford team for their next game than our own. 4-3-3 with players signed to suit it. They work hard, play good football, and can counter-attack at pace as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Agree some of the football is beautiful. can you imagine us trying to take it to west brom Only behind the away end mate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Frank is better than Smith. Better balance, latter struggles to organise the out of possession side. They play a 4-3-3 which surely helps! Strong ethos, consistently recruit with this in mind. They sell plenty. Have for years- excellent side. Genuinely intrigued to see if they could survive it cope reasonably well in PL. With some judicious strengthening of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 46 minutes ago, BCFC Grim said: Add Brentford to the list of teams that pass us by. Jealous of Brentford FFS. Location, Location, Location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 20 minutes ago, Seneca the Younger said: What I find amazing is that Dean Smith left and they still play the same way, such great football, if only we had such a sound philosophy. Better all round side than under Smith I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 If you get it right. 4-3-3 is the best formation IMO. Would love to see us evolve into that with a new manager who wants to play attacking and pressing football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, RedRock said: Ollie ******* Watkins again. A Newton Abbot lad. Playing for Exeter. He went to Brentford. We got CoD. Explains everything. My mini-league of Brentford, Preston and us ain’t looking good reading for LJs future. How many tall, physical players in midfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 They're a couple of years ahead of us. And their transfer team and analytics department are definitely overall better. As in, it's the whole team. Not just the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: How many tall, physical players in midfield? Watching The Stones at Glasto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: How many tall, physical players in midfield? First one I checked Nørgaard is 6’1’’ ....I rest my case m’lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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