Jerseybean Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 Given my holiday in Lake Como I’m going early with this It’s a visit to the Vitality Stadium for Saturdays 3 pm kick off tickets here: https://tickets.bristol-sport.co.uk/en-GB/events/afc bournemouth v bristol city/2022-7-23_15.00/vitality stadium?hallmap Pay on the day will not be available. We are likely to use the eleven players expected to start next weekend against Hull City for this our final and toughest pre-season test. On 3 May 2022, AFC Bournemouth secured promotion back to the Premier League by defeating promotion rivals Nottingham Forest 1–0, with Kieffer Moore scoring. Meaning they finished second in the Championship last season on 88 points. In the process they beat us home and away. This also means they and not Arsenal will be top of the table when they kick off against Aston Villa at the start of the season! Over the years they have won 30 games against us, drawn 23 and lost 38. Last week they were 2-1 winners over Sheffield Wednesday in a training game at the club’s Portugal training camp. Lewis Cook fired the Cherries into the lead just before the half-time interval with a deflected effort from inside the area. Dominic Solanke added a characteristically clinical finish in the second-half before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru reduced the deficit late on. The victory saw two different starting 11s play in the searing heat in Portugal. First-half XI: Travers, Cook, Kelly, Mepham, Rothwell, Smith, Stacey, Lowe, Moore, Zemura, Dembele. Second-half XI: Lossl, Fredericks, Greenwood, Lerma, Solanke, Christie, Marcondes, Pearson, Hill, Billing, Anthony. Their ten day Portuguese training camp concluded on Tuesday with a game against Sporting Braga, which they lost 2-1 Of course they signed Lloyd Kelly from us. From the age of six, Kelly spent twelve years in foster care alongside his siblings. Kelly joined Bristol City at the age of 12 after he was spotted playing for local side Bristol Central. In 2015–16. Kelly made his debut for Bristol City in a 5–0 victory against Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Cup. He made his first league start on 23 December 2017 against QPR, and scored his first league goal against Reading just three days later. On 18 May 2019, he signed for AFC Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee, reported as £13 million, after eight years at Bristol City. He has gone on to captain the Cherries. Pubs For away fans there are options in Bournemouth city centre such as Walkabout https://www.walkaboutbars.co.uk/bournemouth?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local_seo_gmb&utm_content=website However, the main option for away fans is 15 minutes away in nearby Boscombe with the Sugar and Spice Bar 560 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 4BH Further afield these two are well worth a visit: Cricketers Arms Well preserved Victorian pub near the station; separate public and lounge bars, tiled fireplaces and lots of dark wood, etched windows and stained glass, Fullers London Pride and two quickly changing guests, food includes bar snacks (home-made scotch eggs) and Sun roasts; quiz Tues, regular live music including folk, jazz and bands; children welcome, dogs in bar, picnic-sets out in front, open all day. Cricketers Arms, 41 Windham Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4RN (01202) 551589 Goat and Tricycle Interesting Edwardian local (two former pubs knocked together) with rambling split-level interior; Wadworths ales and guests from pillared bar's impressive rank of ten handpumps, real cider, reasonably priced pubby food, friendly staff; background music, Sun quiz; no under-18s, dogs welcome, good disabled access, part-covered yard, open (and food) all day. Goat and Tricycle, 27-29 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, YBH2 5PF (01202) 314220 www.goatandtricycle.co.uk 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 I’ve seen no info re this being available to watch online either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’ve seen no info re this being available to watch online either. Possibly they've wound down any live streaming setup since they won't be able to use it for the season in the Prem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Jerseybean said: Given my holiday in Lake Como I’m going early with this Not wanting to derail the thread, but there is time to get back on track after, so.... We were in Como 4 years ago, really liked the area. We did a boat trip up the Lake to Bellagio, which was great playing spot the James Bond "set". I did get down to the local ground, but closed and no game so all I got was this photo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Not wanting to derail the thread, but there is time to get back on track after, so.... We were in Como 4 years ago, really liked the area. We did a boat trip up the Lake to Bellagio, which was great playing spot the James Bond "set". I did get down to the local ground, but closed and no game so all I got was this photo. Was it snowing heavily? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 minute ago, HappyClapper said: Was it snowing heavily? Late and dark on an old phone. Just cloudy and thundery . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Not wanting to derail the thread, but there is time to get back on track after, so.... We were in Como 4 years ago, really liked the area. We did a boat trip up the Lake to Bellagio, which was great playing spot the James Bond "set". I did get down to the local ground, but closed and no game so all I got was this photo. Cheers 1960maan we are currently in Bellagio then onto Varenna and then Milan. Stunning scenery, sweltering heat and the locals are a delight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 Pay on the day will not be available for this weekend's trip to the Vitality Stadium. Tickets remain on sale until Friday at 1pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl00peh91 Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Question answered above Edited July 22, 2022 by pl00peh91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 No stream by Bournemouth either (Dave Barton confirmed to me). Tinpot! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/scott-sykes-bristol-city-bournemouth-7371309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) Be very surprised if we don’t start with the XI that will face Hull. Wilson or Tanner & how we use Scott after easing him back in from a lot of summer football seem to be the major questions. Edited July 23, 2022 by GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Scott given a job that involves affecting play in the final third please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 12 hours ago, Davefevs said: No stream by Bournemouth either (Dave Barton confirmed to me). Tinpot! Bugger! I actually shifted things around to the AM to make time to watch it. Oh well, enjoy the game if you are going. Roll on next Sat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 subs this season means that managers will be less fixated on the starting XI. Some players may become "finishers" (Conway?). Scott will be manoeuvred into the team over the next 2 or 3 weeks. I guess he'll start the Coventry game in the Cup. Fascinated to see what happens with Tanner and Wilson. Same position but different strengths and weaknesses. If we're protecting a lead, can definitely see Tanner replacing Wilson late on should Wilson start a game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Don’t think we need to get too hung up on if one starts over another. We live in a 5-sub world now so I imagine Scott and Sykes will get time as well as both sets of fullbacks if we are to play with any sort of width and intensity. That still leaves two spare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Puss poor from Bournemouth not to stream it or not to allow us to stream it back to our fans. Can anyone going film it live on Facebook or something? Pretty sure it’s been done before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, BLRed said: Puss poor from Bournemouth not to stream it or not to allow us to stream it back to our fans. Can anyone going film it live on Facebook or something? Pretty sure it’s been done before I agree it's a CATastrophe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, pillred said: I agree it's a CATastrophe. Bloody autocorrect 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Bard said: 5 subs this season means that managers will be less fixated on the starting XI. Some players may become "finishers" (Conway?). Scott will be manoeuvred into the team over the next 2 or 3 weeks. I guess he'll start the Coventry game in the Cup. Fascinated to see what happens with Tanner and Wilson. Same position but different strengths and weaknesses. If we're protecting a lead, can definitely see Tanner replacing Wilson late on should Wilson start a game. Agree, also with Wilson having not played above L1, the intensity of Championship football might see him as one of those we look to replace late in games whatever the score. Both of them are very inexperienced at our current level, with as you rightly say, very different strengths, so it will be interesting to see how it pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, The Bard said: 5 subs this season means that managers will be less fixated on the starting XI. Some players may become "finishers" (Conway?). Scott will be manoeuvred into the team over the next 2 or 3 weeks. I guess he'll start the Coventry game in the Cup. Fascinated to see what happens with Tanner and Wilson. Same position but different strengths and weaknesses. If we're protecting a lead, can definitely see Tanner replacing Wilson late on should Wilson start a game. I wonder if we may even see both of them starting sometimes? Wilson is almost as comfortable at left wing back as he is right. Maybe we might see both of them at times? Whichever way it goes, I expect the wing back areas to be substituted / rotated regularly, given the high intensity I think we’ll be expecting of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Welch Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Anyone got a spare ticket in the away end? Currently sitting in the home end as I left it too late to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Brekkie on the beach in the sun. Roll on 3pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Brekkie on the beach in the sun. Roll on 3pm. What filling in the roll? Will you still be hungry after a decent brekkie? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, And Its Smith said: Scott given a job that involves affecting play in the final third please My personal opinion is that he best affects play in the final third from central midfield, not as a AM/10. In modern football parlance, he is an “8”, he’s Josh Brownhill in his middle seasons here, but better with it technically (although Josh improves this part massively). I feel he’s wasted as a 10, I want him to get in the ball as much as possible. Don’t get me wrong he’d still be good in there, but I feel he’s more influential starting in a conventional CM role. We saw that in the Euros this summer too. 43 minutes ago, Harry said: I wonder if we may even see both of them starting sometimes? Wilson is almost as comfortable at left wing back as he is right. Maybe we might see both of them at times? Whichever way it goes, I expect the wing back areas to be substituted / rotated regularly, given the high intensity I think we’ll be expecting of them. …who knows, we might even see him play RWB, especially if Wilson needs to cover LWB with Pring out (who could be back today???) I think it was apparent why Wilson has had minutes at LWB in pre-season. The make up of our 7 subs might only allow one WB (FB), so with Wilson able to play either side, might mean we can be more flexible with our bench options. Although if Pring is fit, he can cover LCB too…although I feel the more defensive his role is, the less it suits him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, BLRed said:Can anyone going film it live on Facebook or something? Pretty sure it’s been done before People use to do that a couple of seasons ago on the city till I did Facebook page but someone kept reporting it so it never happens now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 56 minutes ago, Keith Welch said: Anyone got a spare ticket in the away end? Currently sitting in the home end as I left it too late to buy. Bit eager arent you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 2 hours ago, And Its Smith said: Scott given a job that involves affecting play in the final third please My personal opinion is that he best affects play in the final third from central midfield, not as a AM/10. In modern football parlance, he is an “8”, he’s Josh Brownhill in his middle seasons here, but better with it technically (although Josh improves this part massively). I feel he’s wasted as a 10, I want him to get in the ball as much as possible. Don’t get me wrong he’d still be good in there, but I feel he’s more influential starting in a conventional CM role. We saw that in the Euros this summer too. From the BBC piece yesterday: I think maybe as a box-to-box eight is probably my best position ... We've agreed before Dave that he is best as an 8. The fact that he agrees with us is further proof of what an intelligent young man he is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Welch Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Bit eager arent you? Only available seat in the sun on the south coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, chinapig said: From the BBC piece yesterday: I think maybe as a box-to-box eight is probably my best position ... We've agreed before Dave that he is best as an 8. The fact that he agrees with us is further proof of what an intelligent young man he is. and @Davefevs This will be his best position I’m sure but for this season the two midfield positions will be taken by James and Williams if both fit so I’d like to see Scott starting slightly ahead of them. I see Scott as very versatile who can slot into midfield two if we have an injury and can also cover Weimann and even Semenyo if they are out. An excellent player to have in a squad. May well start 35-40 games this season across 3 positions 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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