Shauntaylor85

Great gesture, would be an excellent summer signing. 

9 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said:

Struggled the first two seasons didn’t he? From what people have said on here they have spent a fortune to get up into the championship, then a bit more on top to get into the prem riding that wave of momentum. 

Ashton and Werhun were not the issue were they. Do you really think he appointed LJ? No chance! The Johnson family obsession is what cost us. We should have stopped being stubborn over the Palace semi final in 2008 and appointed Warnock in 2016. We would have gone up. 

6 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

At least one relegated club ain’t going up!

Big repercussions for Leeds and Southampton if they don’t go up.  Suspect Martin will lose his job.

Norwich last season of PPs.

West Brom’s PPs finished last season.

Hull the outsider, their PPs finished years ago!

Are you that convinced on Martin going? Saints fans really like him and with assets they can sell they will be active in market this summer. 

7 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Fair.

Some of our best performances have come with him in the side, he isn't yet too old- the experience and knowhow, leadership is also (IMO) invaluable.

Personally we should I think make a big play to keep him and Williams.

Should be kept, we need a squad and experience is key. Why break it up? Sooner shift wages of Cornick. 

On 29/04/2024 at 21:43, Lrrr said:

I don't see any way Tommy signs a new deal, he's an ambitious lad and all he'd do by re-signing here would be potentially preventing himself getting a bigger move, a good season next season isn't a guarantee whereas being OOC next summer or getting a move this summer gets him that opportunity. 

What do we get for Tommy realistically? £7M? Can’t see much more with 12 months left. 

4 hours ago, INCRED said:

We will sign him but it will be an undisclosed fee 

We will also spend big on a striker and if TC is sold then that nett’s off some of the outlay

This whole two attacking players is all we need thing is worrying me. We certainly need more to bridge the 10 point gap to top six, still think we need a Semenyo/Ogbene type wide player who can destroy teams with pace and power/direct running in behind, we have nobody who can do that, a powerful physical pacy striker, ACM minimum plus I would consider the Rotherham keeper Johansen.  

6 minutes ago, REDOXO said:

 

Both of these things are true. There would have been some sort of end of season statement at some point, but a little form helps the timing no end!

The last JL statement was self damning and I suspect lessons have been learned. But anyone sensible still takes your point. However the last one was so awful the damnation was earned. This one was much better!

SL appears to have effectively handed the running of the club to Jon. I don’t expect anything from Steve until such a time as we get promoted or sold!

Pre recorded to be safe and sure. What a shame we cannot do a live phone in and on the spot transparency. Does worry me. 

Just now, 1960maaan said:

Klopp's farewell tour going well then 

And about to appoint a manager we were once linked with. Dearie me, ownership is issue there. 

18 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

Liverpool have completely choked in recent weeks. Fell apart in the FA Cup, then the Europa League and now in the Premier League. They've gone from looking strong treble candidates, to a season which has totally fizzled out!c Klopp probably wishes he said nothing until the end of the season!

To be honest why did he say it? It’s not as if they have been even close to appointing someone! 

16 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

Liverpool have completely choked in recent weeks. Fell apart in the FA Cup, then the Europa League and now in the Premier League. They've gone from looking strong treble candidates, to a season which has totally fizzled out!c Klopp probably wishes he said nothing until the end of the season!

Dreadful. Finishing on a par with us, Nunez is shocking! 

Arsenal won the league tonight. They want it the most, City will slip. 

33 minutes ago, eardun said:

Only seen some snippets on Twitter but it was Nige and Warnock in the studio for the Leicester v Soton match tonight and it looks as though they were both on good form (I didn’t get to watch the match but I may need watch the recording just for that - and the 5-0 drubbing of course) 

Two legends, love them both. 

As above, Ian Gay said he is hopeful of both Williams and Tommy signing. 

Arsenal for me are the best of the three teams and will win it. I can see City slipping up. 

2 hours ago, BCFCGav said:

Vintage Sunday afternoon entertainment that. Do feel for Coventry - went through the emotional wrangle about 10 times today. 

It was the most Bristol City thing to happen wasn’t it. Felt for them, United have big problems, I am surprised the new owners haven’t made the change yet. They need De Zerbi. 

5 minutes ago, Cityboy1954 said:

Not sure what his best position is Dave carrying a bit of beef to get down the flanks maybe stick him in midfield as were by far not big spenders i wouldave been looking elsewhere but we will see .

Been poor in my view but respect he had a terrible injury early on and missed a huge chunk of season. I personally don’t want to go for players from the SPL moving forward. Always flatter to deceive at this level for us. Average league. 

Believe Steve reads the forum from time to time (at least has hinted that way in the past). Therefore Steve if you see this please can you talk to the fans at the end of the season, we don’t want to hear from Tinnion, Manning, Jon, Marshall, we want to hear from you. 

Where you see the club going, the investment in the women’s team (or perceived lack of taking opportunity in PL), backing the squad with summer investment, the performance levels from this season considering the board expectations of top six (as mentioned when Pearson was sacked). We need to hear from the top as many are waiving on renewing season tickets. 

32 minutes ago, mozo said:

We conceded numerous chances in the Plymouth 4-1, which we didn't in the Blackburn game (if we're applying your logic)

Pearson is better than Manning, end of. No argument on this, Manning’s best achievement is the sack at MK Dons 

7 minutes ago, Super said:

Yes the battle for 17th place against Hull. Thrilling stuff

With no money to spend. 

Twine and Mebude have become the 2024 Jan transfer window version of Kent and Diony. The way Tinnion was going on it was like he was expecting a Knighthood for our January business. 

7 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said:

Beat Hull 5-0 weimann hat trick

Plymouth 4-1

Exactly this and those wins were both thrilling and we created numerous chances. Unlike the Blackburn game. 

46 minutes ago, Bris Red said:

Harsh, especially off the back of winning 5-0 at home (did we EVER batter a team at home like that under Pearson?) and solid albeit battling at time performances against Plymouth and Leicester.. 

I loved Pearson and was gutted to see him go as much as the next person but recent results and performances have given me hope that Manning can get things right. I've gone from fully wanting the bloke gone to being able to rationally look at it now and see small glimpses that he could be on to something.

Certainly not ideal though but it would be foolish to not remember that we were horrendously inconsistent under Pearson.

Performances and results? Are you joking? It’s been dire and scrappy! 

Great side and brilliant result that day….why? Good recruitment, a midfield that created chances and scored goals, a manager who inspired the fans and dressing room and most important kept it simple, no square pegs in round holes, no clubs in the bags PR rubbish, no need for these modern head coaches who are over complicating an easy game if I’m honest! 

I don’t get the Twine thing or what Manning is trying to do. Arsenal don’t play Odegaard in a 3, Man City don’t do it with KDB, United don’t do it with Fernandes….arguably the three best creative midfielders in the PL, that is the terminology here, it is an attacking MIDFIELDER we need.

A number 10 is a Dennis Bergkamp type. If we can get the right creative attacking mid who can play in front of say Bird and Knight next season it will surely improve our supply to the forward line which in my view requires at least two if not three signings in the front 3, not number 10’s, pacy wide players like Semenyo who will get you off your seat and create chances/goals, plus a powerful forward.

We are so dull to watch in final third, nothing gets you off your seat in BS3. 

8 hours ago, eardun said:

Seriously?

Yes I am being very serious and I note others on here have said the same. That Blackburn win was the least exciting 5.0 in the club history, we were average and gifted the game through error after error from them. Majority of second half was fall asleep mode. We’ve played much better this season like Stoke at home under Nige where we played them off the park and somehow lost. 

2 hours ago, Roger Red Hat said:

I'm probably in a minority here but I think the 'style' was dictated by the available defenders, and the fact that Max was virtually playing on one leg after about 20 minutes! I saw the team and thought that it was going to be a back 4. I don't see the fuss about Twine and I can't see us parting with the reported fee for him.

I'm pleased we got a draw out of it really, and not having Vyner or Dickie or Atkinson available we achieved a reasonable result.

3 at the back is the way to go. We are dreadful in a 4. I hope they have a good plan for the summer because it really is a critical period for the club. Another mid table season of dire football and I don’t think many will bother turning up again. City fans want to see good football played a pace with width and edge of your seat play, the only time I get off my seat is to get a beer at HT. 

1 minute ago, Back of the Dolman said:

I get what you mean but felt like it was over a while ago 

Well yes, even worse. Throughly depressing season, cannot wait for the summer to have a break from it all.