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55 minutes ago, Barkhamred said:

Think this should go back to being pinned in football chat. It is too hidden here.

Couldn't agree more. 

Come on mods. Sort it out please.

9 hours ago, Robbored said:

Been there, done. Djuric and Martin the most recent.

Having a target man these days is old school. Its weakness outweigh its effectiveness. 

There’s a tendency with a target man up top to lump ball upto him looking for a knock on that rarely pays off and 75% of the time City are on the back foot once possession is lost. 

Proper managers adopt more sophisticated approaches to creating chances these days.

 

Agreed. 

I did like Duric though.

12 minutes ago, CrackingCheeseGromit said:

On loan first, then signed perm.

Correct. 

I was around at the time.

1 minute ago, Sir Geoff said:

Cole was on loan first though. Iirc

Correct. 

But we can't have an Andy Cole these days because we couldn't possibly afford to buy him. 

And iirc he wasn't the greatest influence in the dressing room (or locker rooms ), which was why he was sold.

36 minutes ago, CrackingCheeseGromit said:

A Prem loan would be ideal. Remember how Andrew Cole and Tammy Abraham were nobodies when we borrowed them, and they didn't do badly for us, or themselves.

Cole we signed permanently.

Abraham was when we were throwing £££s at the wall and hoping some would stick.

On 12/08/2023 at 10:06, italian dave said:

2500 Brummies. In Weston. 

More like 250,000 from my experience.

1 minute ago, Bristol Oil Services said:

It's people that matter most, the people making the key strategic decisions. 

And the people who are employing or keeping the right people...

Maybe he should ask our owner for some advice...

If Sam Bell played every game this season I reckon he could get at least 10-15 goals. 

If Nahki Wells played every game this season I reckon he could get 15-20 goals 

If Tommy Conway played every game this season (he now won't) I reckon he could get 20+ goals. 

Weimann got 22 goals a couple of seasons ago. Cornick is still a guess, but could have 10 in him. Yeboah looks exciting too. 

That's before you add in the likes of Mehmeti and Sykes. 

We haven't yet clicked up front in the first TWO LEAGUE GAMES!! And we scored five in the cup.

Given the apparent lack of wiggle room regarding the wage budget, I don't think that an additional striker is or should be a priority.

If a manager with a proven pedigree gets us to the Premier League, then said manager will get the credit for it, not Stephen Lansdown.

That's why he only throws his money at novices and projects, and only gets decent managers in to get him out of the s***.

That's the bottom line.

52 minutes ago, Tomo said:

A couple of months ...

Judging by the bottom bit, it's worse than anyone thought.

36 minutes ago, elhombrecito said:

Not in the slightest. Just pointing out that you seem to be using the word in the completely wrong context. Just trying to help.

Maybe I should have said 'joke police'.

1 hour ago, elhombrecito said:

I really don't think you know what 'Woke' actually means, do you?

Sorry. Did I offend you?

8 hours ago, phantom said:

three massive holes in the current person

Now the woke police really WILL be out.

1 minute ago, Ivorguy said:

Normal service resumed unless we can grab late winner.

Ffs. Nothing sums this place up as much as this.

Just now, TheReds said:

25 minutes into the season ffs.

Got to love the negativity on here sometimes.

Can't educate Bungle***ks.

Just now, And Its Smith said:

We look like a team missing their star player 

Here we go...

Just now, CodeRed said:

Nige just said his knee is swollen, they have had it checked (£25m riding on that x-ray/scan!) Nothing serious, should be available next weekend when the swelling has gone down.

Don't think Nige is bullshiting given his distaste for BS

I don't ever expect BS from Nige, but in these situations directives generally come from above. 

Relieved that it seems the injury is genuine.

1 minute ago, chinapig said:

Actually Nigel said it's a knee injury and they have to wait for the swelling to go down. So not just 'a knock'.

Ah... fair enough. Hadn't seen that. 

Phew... thanks.

10 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I don't....think it's a genuine injury.

(I could be naive)

I'm inclined to think you are being naive, Dave.

Just described as 'a knock', with no details given.

Would  'a knock' keep him off the bench? Possibly I suppose. 

I hope you are right though, obviously.

6 minutes ago, Pickle Rick said:

If sold, then he will go for our valuation, no doubt.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see four new players in.

GK, CB, CM/CAM and a striker/forward.

Some additional depth would be great for us and help us through the season with busy periods and injuries

We won't be spending the money. Wage budget maxed out. Apart from what Scott is on, I suppose.

1 hour ago, liammiles said:

I am still waiting for Zach Clough to arrive at Failand

Get real. It's a state of the art, Premier League ready training facility.

Still won't have doors wide enough for those ears...

6 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

West Ham have given Southampton 24 hours to respond to their latest 30 million pound final offer for Ward-Prowse which is expected to be rejected. 

I might be putting 2+2 together and getting 5 but maybe they are aware that Bournemouth are close and may move for Scott if JWP is a no go? Hence them giving Southampton a deadline.

Would rather him go to them. Would be the perfect move for him imo.

And I am ****ing sick of Bournemouth poaching our talent.

2 hours ago, MarcusX said:

Where have you seen he had a knock? He was just left out wasn't he?

Odd decision, but he only had about 5 goals that season, he wasn't prime form Lita at that stage -  still would have caused Brighton massive problems, didn't they have a really slow defence that day?

Saw the tweet though and couldn't believe he was still playing. Southern League Prem at 38, fair play.

Don't feed it.

4 hours ago, weepywall said:

Praise You.....Fatboy Slim

Sheriff Fatman - Carter USM.