cityloyal473 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) Let’s not get carried away. Loooong way to go yet. We’re still shopping in Poundland for bargains and there’s plenty in this division who can nip to Fortnum and Mason when they fancy something a bit special. But let me add, if going cheap gets us team spirit and a collectiveness I’m happy with that. Edited June 10, 2022 by cityloyal473 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Sturny said: I just know we'll still do it in bristol city fashion and go from 17th to 16th next season. I'd take that if it was offered before the season starts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: Let’s not get carried away. Loooong way to go yet. We’re still shopping in Poundland for bargains and there’s plenty in this division who can nip to Fortnum and Mason when they fancy something a bit special. I'm rather hoping that we're shopping in TK Maxx. Cheaper options but quality to be had from time to time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 Hopefully our incoming business will prove to be shrewd. Step up fro L2 to champ is massive, so that's very much to be seen. Key is keeping those that we want to keep. It would be soul destroying to see Semenyo leave, as he's got all the potential in the world. Not so bothered about Scott or Massengo, IF we need to "cash in" but if we keep what we've got, plus the additions, if they settle and step up, then we should be competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 minute ago, beaverface said: I'm rather hoping that we're shopping in TK Maxx. Cheaper options but quality to be had from time to time. I’d be more than happy with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 Its pretty clear that fans of other clubs do not have the inborn pessimism of us Bristolians! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Hopefully our incoming business will prove to be shrewd. Step up fro L2 to champ is massive, so that's very much to be seen. Key is keeping those that we want to keep. It would be soul destroying to see Semenyo leave, as he's got all the potential in the world. Not so bothered about Scott or Massengo, IF we need to "cash in" but if we keep what we've got, plus the additions, if they settle and step up, then we should be competitive. Competitive enough for 16th presumably.? But I largely agree. If we can get an experienced DMF and keep Scott (confident we will) and Semenyo (not as confident) then I'd be fairly optimistic of a top 10 finish. The "if" is the key bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, downendcity said: Its pretty clear that fans of other clubs do not have the inborn pessimism of us Bristolians! I think it’s realism more than pessimism. We aren’t going to turn into world beaters overnight. And many recognise that. I’m as happy with a committed squad of fighters as I am with ‘names’ even if the results are wildly different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, BanburyRed said: Thank heavens for that comma...... TBH signing James Hunt would have been better than James and Hunt turned out... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, downendcity said: Its pretty clear that fans of other clubs do not have the inborn pessimism of us Bristolians! 31 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: I think it’s realism more than pessimism. We aren’t going to turn into world beaters overnight. And many recognise that. I’m as happy with a committed squad of fighters as I am with ‘names’ even if the results are wildly different. Oh it is pessimism. I also think it’s some of what has held the city (club and town)back for a long period. For a place the size of Bristol the town is still thought of as a backwater near Wales by most. However that started changing and the club and stadium has changed with it. Obviously we are not going to change into world beaters over night and goes without saying, but I will settle for promotion candidates/contenders to the top division for only the second time since 76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 48 minutes ago, downendcity said: Its pretty clear that fans of other clubs do not have the inborn pessimism of us Bristolians! ....until they start talking about their own clubs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: ....until they start talking about their own clubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: ....until they start talking about their own clubs ...other than Derby's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 5 hours ago, handsofclay said: It's started already. Fans of other clubs are getting us mixed up with Arsenal. That's why they're gunning for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 But I thought that we were favourites for relegation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: We haven't got anyone on loan to break their leg in the first match so... maybe 14th. If Craig Shakespeare had joined Pearson, we might have signed a thespian to end that jinx. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, TomF said: I always remember that Millwall game after we'd signed James, Hunt etc and had Coppell in charge. Sold out Ashton Gate. Then.. Remember it well, took just 90 mins to well and truly burst our bubble. “Englands number 1 chants” before kick off, an hour later Millwall fans were singing it. Edited June 10, 2022 by luke_bristol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 2 hours ago, REDOXO said: Oh it is pessimism. I also think it’s some of what has held the city (club and town)back for a long period. For a place the size of Bristol the town is still thought of as a backwater near Wales by most. However that started changing and the club and stadium has changed with it. Obviously we are not going to change into world beaters over night and goes without saying, but I will settle for promotion candidates/contenders to the top division for only the second time since 76. There is another similar city to City and they're doing quite well. Liverpool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Andy082005 said: Some good signings but let’s not get carried away here. It’s a huge step up for both Wilson and Sykes, and we still need a couple more additions in key areas Its Great to see us get our business done early though Absolutely right - we’ve seen other lower league signings not being able to adapt to the quality of the Championship but……Nige wasn’t the manager when the likes of Akinde, Eisa and Szmodics ( although he’s done pretty well at Posh since) were at City. My concern is who’ll we’ll see move on - HNM is almost certainly off, probably back to France. City may well get offers for Scott and Semenyo that just can’t be turned down and AS in particular would be a big loss…. that we can keep him for another season and based on last season performances he’s very likely to get even better. Listening to the new signings they all said how impressed they were the HPC facilities and ‘the manager’. It’s really good to have a ‘proper’ manager at long last who’s well respected by his players - the first one since Danny Wilson………. Edited June 10, 2022 by Robbored 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 3 hours ago, cityloyal473 said: I think it’s realism more than pessimism. We aren’t going to turn into world beaters overnight. And many recognise that. I’m as happy with a committed squad of fighters as I am with ‘names’ even if the results are wildly different. It can be done though, Huddersfield jumped from finishing 18th to losing the playoff final in one season courtesy of some shrewd transfer business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, Robbored said: ... City may well get offers for Scott and Semenyo that just can’t be turned down and AS in particular would be a big loss ... Don't agree - I think AS would be a bigger loss than AS 3 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 I’ve been hurt before! Many, many times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 37 minutes ago, Robbored said: Absolutely right - we’ve seen other lower league signings not being able to adapt to the quality of the Championship but……Nige wasn’t the manager when the likes of Akinde, Eisa and Szmodics ( although he’s done pretty well at Posh since) were at City. My concern is who’ll we’ll see move on - HNM is almost certainly off, probably back to France. City may well get offers for Scott and Semenyo that just can’t be turned down and AS in particular would be a big loss…. that we can keep him for another season and based on last season performances he’s very likely to get even better. Listening to the new signings they all said how impressed they were the HPC facilities and ‘the manager’. It’s really good to have a ‘proper’ manager at long last who’s well respected by his players - the first one since Danny Wilson………. Pure speculation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 34 minutes ago, red panda said: Don't agree - I think AS would be a bigger loss than AS No sorry you are wrong, AS over AS all day long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Absolutely right - we’ve seen other lower league signings not being able to adapt to the quality of the Championship but……Nige wasn’t the manager when the likes of Akinde, Eisa and Szmodics ( although he’s done pretty well at Posh since) were at City. My concern is who’ll we’ll see move on - HNM is almost certainly off, probably back to France. City may well get offers for Scott and Semenyo that just can’t be turned down and AS in particular would be a big loss…. that we can keep him for another season and based on last season performances he’s very likely to get even better. Listening to the new signings they all said how impressed they were the HPC facilities and ‘the manager’. It’s really good to have a ‘proper’ manager at long last who’s well respected by his players - the first one since Danny Wilson………. Every signing that there has ever been anywhere says the same thing so take it with a pinch of salt. Media training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 Have we been accused of buying promotion yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 3 hours ago, RUSSEL85 said: I’ve been hurt before! Many, many times. Hence the facial expression, we assume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 9 hours ago, TomF said: I always remember that Millwall game after we'd signed James, Hunt etc and had Coppell in charge. Sold out Ashton Gate. Then.. I rocked up to the Millwall game with the biggest stonk on thinking we’d thrash Millwall and be finishing the league as champions. Very quickly at 3-0 it shrivelled up like I’d been in the Bristol Channel during winter. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS13 Robin Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 8 hours ago, TomF said: James Hunt probably have been a better signing. He would have been the fast/pacy player we needed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 9 hours ago, TomF said: I always remember that Millwall game after we'd signed James, Hunt etc and had Coppell in charge. Sold out Ashton Gate. Then.. I may have got a bit carried away with the James signing too... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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