Fjmcity Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Dave L said: Those new to this forum may have looked on with some confusion over recent weeks, and as a long term user myself, I thought it might be useful to clarify the meaning of some of the often repeated phrases on here, particularly in recent weeks. The cheap option: £30m annual wage bill, and a total investment of £123m. Yes man: Someone who can work as part of a team to a mutually agreed plan. Puppet: See ‘yes man’. Football man: Someone who has worked in football for their entire working life in a variety of capacities, both as player and administrator, is hugely respected within the football world and knows the game inside out. Smarmy bastard / sleazeball: Someone who has worked in football for their entire working life in a variety of capacities, both as player and administrator, is hugely respected within the football world and knows the game inside out, but has a tendency to speak in a ‘corporate’ way, which obviously negates the previous points. Another PR disaster for the club: a decision with which I disagree. Cone putter-outer: Someone who has worked in football for their entire life in a variety of capacities, both as player and coach, is hugely respected within the football world, knows the game inside out. I’m done with this club: I was drunk when I wrote this, and will be back next season. Pal/mate/buddy/fellah: I loathe you with all my being. A disgusting decision: a decision that may not have been taken yet, and could well be a made-up rumour, but if ever it does turn out to be true, I will be disgusted by it. If it doesn’t, I will still be disgusted anyway, because the whole situation is disgusting. A joke: not remotely funny. Speculate to accumulate / spend big: commit millions of pounds against the background of a huge loss in annual income, a looming recession and a global financial crisis. Rookie appointment: a risk. Bring in a named manager: a risk. Destined for relegation: Here are next week’s winning Lottery numbers. ITK: my man crush. A known fact: a rumour that has been repeated often enough that it must be true, even without any evidence whatsoever to suggest that it is. According to Twitter: Twitter is the oracle. The source of all truth in the world. Somebody on Facebook: A drunken conspiracy theorist. The fans are all against this: I am against this. It’s a forum: how dare you disagree with me. Happy clapper: See ‘It’s a forum’. Good luck to Deano and the team. Next season will be interesting for sure! COYR If I could like this twice I would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Robbored said: “Whoosh” is one of my favourites. It makes me smile every time I see it.......... “Whoosh” - the sound made when untying your incontinence pants at the end of an evening of heavy drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Dave L said: Those new to this forum may have looked on with some confusion over recent weeks, and as a long term user myself, I thought it might be useful to clarify the meaning of some of the often repeated phrases on here, particularly in recent weeks. The cheap option: £30m annual wage bill, and a total investment of £123m. Yes man: Someone who can work as part of a team to a mutually agreed plan. Puppet: See ‘yes man’. Football man: Someone who has worked in football for their entire working life in a variety of capacities, both as player and administrator, is hugely respected within the football world and knows the game inside out. Smarmy bastard / sleazeball: Someone who has worked in football for their entire working life in a variety of capacities, both as player and administrator, is hugely respected within the football world and knows the game inside out, but has a tendency to speak in a ‘corporate’ way, which obviously negates the previous points. Another PR disaster for the club: a decision with which I disagree. Cone putter-outer: Someone who has worked in football for their entire life in a variety of capacities, both as player and coach, is hugely respected within the football world, knows the game inside out. I’m done with this club: I was drunk when I wrote this, and will be back next season. Pal/mate/buddy/fellah: I loathe you with all my being. A disgusting decision: a decision that may not have been taken yet, and could well be a made-up rumour, but if ever it does turn out to be true, I will be disgusted by it. If it doesn’t, I will still be disgusted anyway, because the whole situation is disgusting. A joke: not remotely funny. Speculate to accumulate / spend big: commit millions of pounds against the background of a huge loss in annual income, a looming recession and a global financial crisis. Rookie appointment: a risk. Bring in a named manager: a risk. Destined for relegation: Here are next week’s winning Lottery numbers. ITK: my man crush. A known fact: a rumour that has been repeated often enough that it must be true, even without any evidence whatsoever to suggest that it is. According to Twitter: Twitter is the oracle. The source of all truth in the world. Somebody on Facebook: A drunken conspiracy theorist. The fans are all against this: I am against this. It’s a forum: how dare you disagree with me. Happy clapper: See ‘It’s a forum’. Good luck to Deano and the team. Next season will be interesting for sure! COYR One you missed off @Dave L “THIS” Because when I quote your post it would say THIS.....! I for one have only been dipping in and out the forum, because of the depressing comments and these days the lack of humour, but you’ve just resorted my faith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 "Pal" Don't know where this came from but talk about passive aggressive & no it doesn't sound like Begbie from Trainspotting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Alright then pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 My favourite has always been "Source?" which usually in OTIB means "I'm worried that you might know something that I don't and that would make me feel insecure because I'm important around here and you're not" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 This is very good but it omits these classic historical OTIB phrases: Polrumptious daffock W**k puffin Cockwomble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Fact: something I’ve made up or bloke who knows the bloke on the gate at AG said. Fact. End of: as above, but if you ask for any more evidence or source again, I’ll have to come clean and say I made it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmoose Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid. Contains the genetic code or ‘building blocks’ for life. First isolated in 1869 and decoded in 1953. Also DNA: The building blocks for Bristol City football club. This compound still only exists as a theoretical model and at the time of writing has yet to be isolated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Troll = anyone who disagrees with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Happy clapper - anyone who isn`t as outraged as I am about the new head coach appointment/the price of pies at AG/the commentators on Robins TV/the fact that we`ve `missed out` on signing a player who we had no intention of signing/SL apparently not wanting promotion etc.etc.etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 A couple more: Moaners - derogatory term used by posters who believe fans aren't allowed to express deep concern about the decisions being made by their club. Back the club (1) - When told to a "moaner" this translates as "shut up and support the club regardless". Back the club (2) - When said by a "moaner" this translates as "despite my misgivings about some of the decisions being made I will support this club through thick and thin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 The vast majority of fans: The two blokes I go with and a chap I know down the pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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