pongo88 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, slartibartfast said: feel this is the most boring "pre-season" ever ? Definitely, yes, but expect crazy rubbish as soon as the season starts. If City win the first two matches, Mark Ashton will be the messiah for appointing Holden. If City lose the first two, Ashton is an idiot and it’s Holden Out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Please , stop these clickbait thread titles . You have the place to write a proper theme . Like the EP you don't have to look ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Red white and red said: Don’t start the bread puns mate, people will get a right cob on! No problem, as I’ll use my loaf to make sure I steer clear as I don't knead any aggrevation. Back to the OP if there is a crumb of comfort to be taken from this “boring” pre-season, it could be that it is tied in with lowered expectations as a result of the impact of cover, crowds not being back at games yet and so many being disappointed by Holden’s appointment. Against such a background and low expectations, perhaps the excitement will come when it matters and games start in ernest and we might surprise a few. You’ve got to know which side your bread is buttered after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Definitely, yes, but expect crazy rubbish as soon as the season starts. If City win the first two matches, Mark Ashton will be the messiah for appointing Holden. If City lose the first two, Ashton is an idiot and it’s Holden Out! After the manger appointment saag, I think there are a few for whom MA ( and SL) will be an idiot even if we win the first 10 games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 4 hours ago, slartibartfast said: feel this is the most boring "pre-season" ever ? Shouldn't this be under 'Suggestions'? 4 hours ago, slartibartfast said: feel this is the most boring "pre-season" ever ? I repeat, shouldn't this be under 'Suggestions'? Reason for Edit: Repetition!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 As soon as Holden talked of "irons in the fire" it brought the Johnson era flooding back for me. So much talk and seldom backed up with action. The squad is hardly any better than last season. The only difference is Holden not Johnson. So is he good enough to get us in the top six with virtually the same squad. I hope so but doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Like the EP you don't have to look ! It’s bloody ridiculous fashioning your thread titles on shit newspaper sites . What does it achieve ? Do we not have enough time wasters without doing it on OTIB ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just now, Major Isewater said: It’s bloody ridiculous fashioning your thread titles on shit newspaper sites . What does it achieve ? Do we not have enough time wasters without doing it on OTIB ? Oh, the irony ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Is it just me, but for the 1st time in over 30 years as a season ticket holder, I just don't feel that excited about the new season, not sure if its due to covid and the uncertainty if will be watching on the TV or in my seat or the disappointing choice of head coach and the lack of signings. Feels like we are going into the new season with a weaker squad and part of the old coaching setup. Perhaps when the season starts the buzz may return but now just feels flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew me Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Is it just me, but for the 1st time in over 30 years as a season ticket holder, I just don't feel that excited about the new season, not sure if its due to covid and the uncertainty if will be watching on the TV or in my seat or the disappointing choice of head coach and the lack of signings. Feels like we are going into the new season with a weaker squad and part of the old coaching setup. Perhaps when the season starts the buzz may return but now just feels flat. I'm feeling ok about this season. It's either going to be a stroke of genius from MA and SL or it's going to be a major wake up call. Bit of a win win... DH seems a lovely bloke and I wish him all the best. Let's see how we play without the LJ shackles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I think its a combination of appointing Holden lack of transfers and no fans in stadiums. Hard to have any excitement at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 51 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Is it just me, but for the 1st time in over 30 years as a season ticket holder, I just don't feel that excited about the new season, not sure if its due to covid and the uncertainty if will be watching on the TV or in my seat or the disappointing choice of head coach and the lack of signings. Feels like we are going into the new season with a weaker squad and part of the old coaching setup. Perhaps when the season starts the buzz may return but now just feels flat. I think not being able to go to games is the big factor. Lets face it, we all know when the first game comes around usually regardless of summer activity we'd all be buzzing to get to the first game. The fact that isn't possible just kills the mood a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Absolutely no buzz due to the 2 obvious reasons. Holden and going to games. As someone who goes to about 35-40 games a season, it will feel just like it did at end of last season I think (like it doesn’t really mean much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Is it just me, but for the 1st time in over 30 years as a season ticket holder, I just don't feel that excited about the new season, not sure if its due to covid and the uncertainty if will be watching on the TV or in my seat or the disappointing choice of head coach and the lack of signings. Feels like we are going into the new season with a weaker squad and part of the old coaching setup. Perhaps when the season starts the buzz may return but now just feels flat. I don't have a season ticket but feel much the same way. Mostly down to Covid19 I guess but then all other teams are in the same boat so who knows. I normally try and get to a few games each season but hold out little hope this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Taylor is GOD Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 It feels like a non event for me. I'll probably re-find the love when we get back to "normal" matchdays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Always excited before a season starts. Anything could happen. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Agree about the lack of a 'buzz'. But we've been starting seasons before now with new managers, after a disappointing season, all the rest - there's one obvious thing that we've never had in 30 years and I think that's the reason for the lack of buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I'm interested more than excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 No crowds no buzz. I saw clips from the two Charity Shield games, men and women, and they both looked like training games rather than the big event that they usually are. Football is primarily a spectator sport and when you strip away the crowds you no longer have football as we have known it. That's why a standard league punishment for failure to control a crowd is to play games behind closed doors; because it ruins the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Plenty of that going around. 2020 from a football perspective has been tough both on and off the pitch for us all. Scoring goals and winning games in empty stadiums all feels a bit soulless. Hopefully a few games in the general buzz and at least a few fans, will return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 If we’re looking at it bluntly, all we have done so far is sign one injured player and either released people on loans, frees or for a small fee. we are actually weaker than we were at last game of last season so atm, it’s hard to see how there is going to be a successful season ahead unless there is a rush of signings that massively improve us in the next week or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 After the recruitment process, appointment of Holden, reading the opinions of Lansdown and the same lacklustre approach at sorting out the squad as appointing a Manager I have little enthusiasm or hope for the coming season. But I am a born pessimist which does not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hoping I can refund my ST and pick the odd game to watch on Robins TV / Sky - going to get back involved with my local grassroots club again who’ve shown more ambition recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, BOSRed said: If we’re looking at it bluntly, all we have done so far is sign one injured player and either released people on loans, frees or for a small fee. we are actually weaker than we were at last game of last season so atm, it’s hard to see how there is going to be a successful season ahead unless there is a rush of signings that massively improve us in the next week or so But all other sides have much the same problems. We knew this would happen due to the pandemic. Just now it's a matter of survival for all and sundry. A lot of clubs will fold and die off I am sure. With SL we are one of the lucky ones who will battle through. This pandemic IMO will change football as we love it forever. Signings at the moment mean nothing. Survival as a club means everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 56 minutes ago, MarcusX said: I think not being able to go to games is the big factor. Lets face it, we all know when the first game comes around usually regardless of summer activity we'd all be buzzing to get to the first game. The fact that isn't possible just kills the mood a bit I agree. I try to go to as many away games as I can and haven’t missed a home league game in years, infact I can’t remember the last one I missed. No I’m not citing Superfan status here, far from it. I just want to point out how distanced I am feeling right now. Even when I can’t get to an away game I still feel excited and part of it, probably as I usually know I will be attending the next game. It sort of feels like every game will be a pre season warm up type game, I’m finding it hard to get my head around that it’s not. Add to this that I don’t feel like I’ve had a Summer, certainly not a break of any kind since Covid kicked in and I’m just about done in at the moment. I just wish we had a realistic date to work towards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Williams injury has taken some of the interest away, but hopefully we may recruit one or two more players next week? Very little optimism or confidence has been engendered due to Holden's anti-climatic appointment, a lack of new players, and also Diedhiou and Elliassons contract situation's. So I guess with very little expectation, anything resembeling good positive performances and "Please God" some excitement might just surprise us all.......... So Holden sacked by Xmas then! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 i still think he might have said he pretty much has all the players he needs to win the appointment race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 26/08/2020 at 19:28, Redrascal2 said: As soon as Holden talked of "irons in the fire" it brought the Johnson era flooding back for me. So much talk and seldom backed up with action. The squad is hardly any better than last season. The only difference is Holden not Johnson. So is he good enough to get us in the top six with virtually the same squad. I hope so but doubt it. I bet he’s having sleepless nights about your lack of faith in him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zod Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I’m looking forward to the new season but I’m more muted than normal. I blame the media output which has been non existent. There’s been no streaming of any of the friendly’s to get me excited (missed trick if they want to temp us to stream games until we’re back in the stadium) and little interactions with players, plus a lack of transfer activity and the initial disappointment of Holden’s appointment (I’ve moved on now). If I was cynical I’d say the media department is working at 20% as they know theres no need to whip up anticipation and excitement to get us to buy tickets until the stadium reopens. It feels like someone at the club has decided that if there’s no money to be made at the end of it why bother engaging with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: I bet he’s having sleepless nights about your lack of faith in him! I didn't think any would lose sleep over my opinions. But there's me thinking a forum was to give your own opinion. Sleep well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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