sugarwray

At the Sunderland game there was a tribute to Stoney Garnett in the 76th minute. He was a remarkable character and it was right that his passing was acknowledged. I was glad of the opportunity to remember a true City fan who made so many of us smile. I am wondering whether these tributes should take place during the game. A tribute during play, especially as late in the game as the 76th minute, in a competitive game can lead to unintended consequences. I have seen games where a tribute early in the game where teams “ease off” until the minute has passed. I don’t think there is a code of conduct that both teams should do anything other than make best efforts but you can see some players are influenced in their approach by the stadium atmosphere. Had there been a goal or key incident it would have, one way or another, led to mixed emotions. There didn’t seem to be a coordinated big screen tribute during the game, there were separate tributes to a number of fans (pre match or half time) who had passed away during the summer break. I don’t find fault with the club in this respect. The Sunderland fans joined in but a minute is a long time. Ball in play time was 55 minutes and 7 seconds in the Premier League last season, most fans would prefer to avoid any reduction in that time or any period of play where there is any easing off for the purpose of a tribute. My preference would have been a single tribute before the game. The players can join in. The big screen can add to the experience. Next best would be to have “in play” tributes in the first half.

RIP …. A real character, I did not know him personally but seeing him at so many away games over the years it seemed that he always spread a little happiness. I remember Fulham A in recent times when a hard tackle came in during the first minute and he screamed out “all game ref, he’s been doing it all game”.

Do you mean a red shirt with a black and white stripe?

Nice chapter about Malcolm McDonalds debut for Arsenal against Bristol City, pre match he bragged about scoring five against the country bumpkins. Paul Cheesley’s goal secured us a 0-1 win in our first game in the top flight for ages, August 76, heatwave, Wurzels at number one, only green grass in the country was at the football grounds…. Happy Days

For something international …. Futebol: the Brazilian Way of Life - Alex Bellos Ajax, the Dutch, the War - Simon Kuper both amazing insights

The photos of the shorts don’t make it clear whether there is a pocket (there is stitching on the right hand side) or string ties to keep them up. Previous years have had no pocket but do have string ties. Does anyone know?

Accounting made simple. Equity is a good thing to have. It represents the amount by which assets exceed liabilities. Debt is the opposite, it is a liability to be repaid at a future date. Depending on the interest rate the club can find itself in a debt trap (think Man United) that enriches the owners. SL owns the club because he cares about it with a passion. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Be careful what you wish for. Owners that convert debt to equity are fine by me.

This incident after a play off win comes to mind. Unacceptable seems to be the consensus verdict from the posters, whoever is involved. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1019536/FA-launch-probe-Warnock-attacked-Bristol-City-fans-storm-pitch-following-play-win-Palace.html

We’ll be back after the break……

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This Anthony Grant played for Chelsea, his “touch” was at Old Trafford in May 2005, United had given Chelsea the guard of honour for Chelsea, the then Champions. He did not play for City.

Interesting piece in the Times today. 8 players have had a single touch in the Premier League, since Opta stats started in 03-04. Kieran Agard played for Everton vs Chelsea, December 2009 in a 3-3 draw. seven other players had just the one touch; Andrew Barrowman, Christian Negoyai (managed to get sent off), Anthony Grant, Arturo Lupoli, Louis Lang, Marcella Trotta and Rafael Camacho. Agard scored 15 times in his 64 games with City

Everton and Rovers …. The Blue Few

If the referee can tell the VAR that he is uncertain or did not see it as he would have liked then VAR do not have the higher burden of establishing a clear and obvious error. The evidence seems to be very strong but stops short of fully conclusive. If the ref says nothing to VAR they likely do not award a penalty. If he says he would like their standalone opinion it is in all probability a penalty. They are still humans and humans make mistakes, plenty of them. Mind you given that it is Man City I think they are looking for a “clean catch” to use a cricket term before changing the decision.

For the Members Sale period all tix for Forest were collection only.

Strange that the Q and A on the e mail confirmation for the Forest tickets includes directions to help you find Ashton Gate but no mention of exactly where to collect and when. At MK Dons away the collect tickets were delivered on one of the buses which arrived only 20 mins before kick off.

Thanks. Also tried the Cazoo competition, deadline 9am this morning

It is a long shot but you never know ..... Are there any Club Wembley members out there who might want to help? Active members can access the resale market for the Carabao Cup final. I am a City fan. In the 80's I lived in Liverpool and my friends like to meet at Wembley finals, I am looking for two tickets. Even the LFC season ticket holders are struggling as it is a 1 to 1:6 lottery. One of my friends missed out. Message me if you think you might be able to help. Thanks in advamce

Was at Rochdale. There were around 40? fans in the away end including three of my friends who were Liverpool regulars. They still remember the unique “there’s only one Forbes Phillipson-Masters chant” when he got booked.

Rock bottom was probably away at Rochdale in December 82. 0-1 defeat after a late, late goal saw us rooted in 92nd just three years after being in the running for a place in Europe. Things could only get better.

40 years on …. In December 1982 Bristol City were 92nd in the League. Fans still sing 30 years on …. Thirty years ago we were mid table in what is now the Championship

Happy New Year Great owners, staying up and plenty of room for improvement. It could be worse, a lot worse. COYR

Thanks. It it does not say “usually” in the Ts&Cs ... just “priority tickets” https://tickets.bristol-sport.co.uk/screenloader.aspx?type=include&page=usercontent/documents/html/genre/memberships-city.html We have been to five away games this year. There was time for the club to have a one day window for members if they wanted to.

It is part of the membership benefits that you get priority access to tix I thought.

About to set off from distance. Does anyone know at what stage the game is confirmed as going ahead? Are there on the day Covid tests for the players or is the testing process already concluded?