ExiledAjax Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, phil_clevedon said: Shows the squad has decent strength in depth if we can make 11 changes and still field a side that could compete in a Championship game. Do you reckon they could? Against a side like Fulham or Bournemouth? Respect your opinion but if that was our day-to-day League XI I think we'd be bothering the bottom 6 places far more frequently than people would like. Just now, JonDolman said: Yeah I think it is where France have generally played him. He has rarely played there for us. The odd sub appearance maybe to help see out the game, and he did start there away at Wycombe last season. Yeh I knew we'd seen him there for us on a rare occasion. Quote Link to comment
Simon bristol Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, RedEyez said: He would have obviously had a conversation with him prior to announcing the team, cmon surely you can’t be that dim. Oh tomas, i know you carried the team on your back last season when i couldnt motivate anyone to bother trying, and i know you kicked arse in the euros, but you arent captain anymore,,, that guy wells over there, who couldnt be bothered playing on the wing, i think he would make a better captain than you, hope thats ok. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Mendip City Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) This is a shop window game…. I reckon. Question is, who’s in the window? Nagy - definitely Kalas - probably Moore - probably (subject to Kalas) Massengo - maybe? Wells - maybe? slightly surprised Palmer and Bakinson aren’t starting… I don’t think NP would lose too much sleep about losing either. Edited August 10, 2021 by Mendip City Quote Link to comment
RedEyez Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Probably had the conversation long before now. Perhaps Kalas didn't want the captaincy this season? Exactly my thoughts 3 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Oh tomas, i know you carried the team on your back last season when i couldnt motivate anyone to bother trying, and i know you kicked arse in the euros, but you arent captain anymore,,, that guy wells over there, who couldnt be bothered playing on the wing, i think he would make a better captain than you, hope thats ok. He’s not captain material sunshine, everyone can see it. Good call from Pearson. Rubbish call from Holden for giving it to him in the first place, quite frankly. Edited August 10, 2021 by RedEyez 5 1 Quote Link to comment
Super Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, richyy66 said: Why would you start someone who wants to leave the club and put Bakinson on the bench. Seems odd to me. Where did it actually come from that he wanted to leave? Quote Link to comment
ExiledAjax Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Super said: Where did it actually come from that he wanted to leave? The mouth of the saviour himself. Post-Blackpool. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-manager-nigel-pearson-5756604 When asked as to whether the decision to leave him out was related to injury or a tactical decision, Pearson said : "Adam Nagy is fine." The City manager then added: "But he has expressed a wish to leave and it’s more important to play players that want to be here." Pearson said Nagy had expressed his desire to leave "privately" and confirmed the club are yet to receive any bids for the former Bologna midfielder who's under contract until next summer. Edited August 10, 2021 by ExiledAjax Quote Link to comment
Big C Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Super said: Where did it actually come from that he wanted to leave? When asked as to whether the decision to leave him out was related to injury or a tactical decision, Pearson said : "Adam Nagy is fine." The City manager then added: "But he has expressed a wish to leave and it’s more important to play players that want to be here." Pearson said Nagy had expressed his desire to leave "privately" and confirmed the club are yet to receive any bids for the former Bologna midfielder who's under contract until next summer. Quote Link to comment
sh1t_ref_again Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Oh tomas, i know you carried the team on your back last season when i couldnt motivate anyone to bother trying, and i know you kicked arse in the euros, but you arent captain anymore,,, that guy wells over there, who couldnt be bothered playing on the wing, i think he would make a better captain than you, hope thats ok. Carried the team, your having a laugh, he was as bad as the rest 2 Quote Link to comment
TomThumb84 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Oh tomas, i know you carried the team on your back last season when i couldnt motivate anyone to bother trying, and i know you kicked arse in the euros, but you arent captain anymore,,, that guy wells over there, who couldnt be bothered playing on the wing, i think he would make a better captain than you, hope thats ok. Early contender for “Post of The Season with Fewest Actual Truths and the Most Completely Baseless Statements” Such few words and minimal use of sentences, and yet a work of infinite fantasy. Good effort. Edited August 10, 2021 by TomThumb84 1 Quote Link to comment
Red7 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, RedEyez said: Exactly my thoughts He’s not captain material sunshine, everyone can see it. Good call from Pearson. Rubbish call from Holden for giving it to him in the first place, quite frankly. Expect Kalas will play and talk the same way regardless of whether he is captain or not. Can't really see it being that much of a problem for him ,either. 1 Quote Link to comment
A Horse With No Name Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mendip City said: This is a shop window game…. I reckon. Question is, who’s in the window? Nagy - definitely Kalas - probably Moore - probably (subject to Kalas) Massengo - maybe? Wells - maybe? slightly surprised Palmer isn’t also starting. But then we would have 12 players on the pitch Quote Link to comment
Bobbie Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Much more interested in watching the game now I’ve seen that line-up Quote Link to comment
Shelton’s Love Gravy Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Indeed, it is unfortunate how some people can deride others for their preferences, even when these are not actually being forced upon them. I am a confirmed carnivore; I love a nice rare steak, a tender lamb rack etc., but my wife makes a wonderful lentil soup and a carrot and raisin salad with homemade coleslaw. I enjoy them all: where is the problem? Joking apart with tongue firmly out of cheek, I am exactly the same. I grow my own veg and love cooking Indian veggie dishes. If there is any country in the world that has truly mastered the art of cooking without meat it is India. However if I was sitting on Death Row, a mere two hours away from being electrocuted through my testicles, my final hurrah simply could not be anything other than a large, rare dripping bleeding steak Flesh is Best! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
bcfc01 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 I thought it may be an interesting selection.. Quote Link to comment
chinapig Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Big C said: The City manager then added: "But he has expressed a wish to leave and it’s more important to play players that want to be here." And yet Nagy is starting tonight. This seems to be contradictory. Quote Link to comment
ExiledAjax Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, chinapig said: And yet Nagy is starting tonight. This seems to be contradictory. Hence I postulate that Nagy may, for whatever reason, have changed his mind? Quote Link to comment
TRL Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Big C said: When asked as to whether the decision to leave him out was related to injury or a tactical decision, Pearson said : "Adam Nagy is fine." The City manager then added: "But he has expressed a wish to leave and it’s more important to play players that want to be here." Pearson said Nagy had expressed his desire to leave "privately" and confirmed the club are yet to receive any bids for the former Bologna midfielder who's under contract until next summer. good the players can trust the manager to keep something private... private. Bad form from Pearson, how do other players trust him now? Edited August 10, 2021 by TRL Quote Link to comment
ExiledAjax Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Cardiff currently 1-0 down to a League 2 side btw. 1 Quote Link to comment
underhanded Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Nagy playing is a very interesting one. Is it to be in the shop window? (most likely) Clearly he hasn't thrown his toys out the pram, as he wouldnt' get selected? If no offers, would he be in the equation for the rest of the season? Has something changed since Saturday? (I don't think so, but Nige's comments do seem to contradict selection this eve) Quote Link to comment
Simon bristol Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, TomThumb84 said: Early contender for “Post of The Season with Fewest Actual Truths and Most Completely Baseless Statements” Such few words and minimal use of sentences, and yet a work of infinite fantasy. Good effort. I could quote some of pearsons interviews to you if you want to see some actual fewest truths and baseless comments if you like. Quote Link to comment
Meh Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mendip City said: slightly surprised Palmer and Bakinson aren’t starting… I don’t think NP would lose too much sleep about losing either. The same Palmer who has been in virtually every squad since NP came along and played in nearly every friendly? The same Palmer who is fitter and has been flying into sliding tackles and was complimented on his attitude by NP just this week? Some fans need to try opening their eyes - I don’t see him going anywhere this season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Fordy62 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Do you think there’s some way we might change the name of the thread to honour @havanatopia? Seems fitting. 3 4 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Yeah I think it is where France have generally played him. He has rarely played there for us. The odd sub appearance maybe to help see out the game, and he did start there away at Wycombe last season. played mostly left side of diamond from someone I know who has spoken to him. Did play at the tip too, but predominantly left of diamond. 1 Quote Link to comment
RedEyez Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Mendip City said: This is a shop window game…. I reckon. Question is, who’s in the window? Nagy - definitely Kalas - probably Moore - probably (subject to Kalas) Massengo - maybe? Wells - maybe? slightly surprised Palmer and Bakinson aren’t starting… I don’t think NP would lose too much sleep about losing either. Have you read this? Edited August 10, 2021 by RedEyez 1 Quote Link to comment
Ivorguy Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Can’t ever remember when we had the players to put out two quality Champoinship teams within four days 3 Quote Link to comment
TomThumb84 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just now, Simon bristol said: I could quote some of pearsons interviews to you if you want to see some actual fewest truths and baseless comments if you like. No its ok thank you. I would rather see how we go this season and get behind him. Plus it would be wasted as I am not the worlds biggest Kalas fan, and I actually think Wells is under-appreciated, under-used, and wasted by not being played up top. I fully endorse tonights captaincy selection. Quote Link to comment
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