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5 minutes ago, City Rocker said:

What had they done? We were over on the right and couldn't really see what was going on. The way the police and stewards were mobbing up you'd have thought there was a riot, but it really was all quite mild. 

Not sure but it must have been a horrible experience for them, they were just young girls at the end if the day and nothing should have deserved that treatment..

2 minutes ago, Basshead64 said:

I saw those 2 young girls  in handcuffs  behind their  backs after the  game

Looked petrified sadly, no need, dragged them out in the 88th minute too, why?

Thought the one looked under 16 too…!

Was there really any need to treat away fans in that way, especially the young girls they dragged out? They wonder why there is little respect but they handled several situations badly.

Continually stood in the way blocking views too, and they didn’t like being told - felt like we were the enemy today!

4 minutes ago, Bamber said:

Afternoon all.

As a gashead I’m aware how sound you have all been about Nick so I thought I’d give you a heads up that on under the cosh podcast (big Jon Parkin is one of those hosts) may have seen Nick is this weeks guest.

You’ll probably want to forward through circa 20 to 45 minutes as it’s all about our promotion season however after that it’s incredible.

I’ve just finished listening to it and it is both a tough and inspirational listen.

I’m still in shock at what he’s said about how bad he became last April, my god. Looks like it’s was extremely touch and go.

A quote  “I got moved to a cancer ward out of the way that night and thought this is it” 

Apologies I can’t post the link for those that want to watch / listen it’s on you tube. 

 

So pleased to hear matters are progressing, sadly, C is becoming more and more common, and like many of us, when you face your own mortality for the first time in your life, it’s terrifying..

Thought James made a massive difference today.

To be fair Leicester should have been two or three ahead before we scored, but it’s about taking your chances.

Pleased with the win but whatever the result I would have clapped them off, all we ask if that they put a shift in and do their best, and they did just that.

33 minutes ago, 38MC said:

It’s so bad and sad isn’t, but equally, relatable. That’s what is so disappointing. It would be lovely to to lay into someone who is posting this, but I just don’t feel that I can. We are at that low an ebb. It’s such a bitter and toxic thread to discuss, but it’s totally reasonable. And this is after an international break when thoughts can and should settle. 
 

I feel like the crowd is going ready to bay for blood. And that’s so sad. The team is coming out knowing that the crowd is really ready to very obviously turn their thumbs down 

I’ve been a ST holder for over 30 years and have seen some bad times, some worse that this - at the end of the day though whichever way I summarise this, us fans have been really treated badly over the last several months, and all things considered, it’s a results based game and we have been more than short changed. 

I haven’t looked forward to going to the Gate for ages, and being honest, expect tomorrow to be another defensive, boring game..

51 minutes ago, 38MC said:

Such a sad situation that people are turning up knives sharpened and discussing what negative songs we can sing rather than hoping to support our side to victory. 

I’m not saying this as some pious arse, I also wonder whether I’m calling Jon, Steve, Brian or Liam a Colin, it’s just so sad on reflection that self destruct was hit so badly. 

im not facepalming you even though in normal circumstances I would. 

Completely agree and I sincerely hope it ends up positive, on the opposite side though I can’t help feel a massive disconnect with the powers that be and I can’t wait to draw a line one way or another..

Okay, I have just listened to the LM pre-Leicester press conference, and my first thought is, “and breathe…”

Sincerely hope the tactics are right tomorrow and we can get behind something positive on the pitch, that said I can’t help feeling after listening to that, that all things considered, and put simply, all things considered, this is just a results based business. He just doesn’t take a breath and is full of analysis, analysis and analysis!

So, tomorrow, we hope to be singing positively and watching a game with some sort of entertainment value, or it might just be that we will be reflecting recent performances and be destined for “Liam Manning, your football is shit”…

Lets hope we get something positive to sign about and a result we feel leaving happy about!

56 minutes ago, Superjack said:

Are you sure that's what it was?...

2 hours ago, Red Army 75 said:

I’ve had the emails and the text message. And I’m sure I’ve just seen Tinnion giving Manning a backy going past my house.

Here we go back to the LJ days again, box entries..?

On 18/03/2024 at 20:04, Phileas Fogg said:

In all seriousness i’m not sure - I imagine what he’s really saying is he wants players to work to a game plan regardless of external factors.

Think the emotions are related to box entries, there’s a right way and a wrong way..?

Did we beat Southampton, not sure that’s been mentioned at all since

30 minutes ago, JerrySLO said:

I'll see what info we have been given at this point.

Hi Jerry, are we also able to ask why those of us in the SS are facing such a hike when compared with all other stands? Seems unjust...

Sorry, thought I would try to add a bit of much needed humour, was aimed at Liam being a Learner

Thought I should add a sensible contribution for a change, perhaps we each take one of these along and hold it up when Leicester are giving us a right royal stuffing shortly?

23 minutes ago, bpexile said:

Hope I'm wrong but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see offers for Max after his recent performances,  it's only his recent re-signing that may save us.

Rumour has it the Bears are interested, his accurate kicking out for line-out position is very accurate..

Completely agree, the football today was once again awful, and I am sorry Liam, it’s down to you, he keeps on about “always improving” but put simply, we aren’t, a boring nil nil draw would have been a fair result today..

It’s the Teflon style and attitude that is getting to me.
 

I want Liam to succeed, but it was “great” four games ago, we had the odd decent performance but I, and many others, are just bored and not enjoying your football at all...

Just now, PFree said:

It’s the Teflon style and attitude that is getting to me.
 

I want Liam to succeed, but it was “great” four games ago, we had the odd decent performance but I, and many others, are just bored and not enjoying your football at all...

Was not great sorry...

I posted positively as I thought all of the players at least put a shift in last night and gave it their all. Okay they lost but in reality they gave a top side a good game. I have no doubt that another performance like that on Sunday will result in point/s.

I’ve been a ST holder for other 30 years and seen some terrible times, far worse than this. I hoped we had turned a corner after the Southampton game but clearly not.

The route cause of where we are is poor senior management of the club over several years and a lack of investment in the team, we have reduced overall wages but at the cost of quality I am afraid (I appreciate FFP played a part).

I will forever appreciate Steve L for steadying the club financially, creating a great training facility and providing us with a Premier ready stadium, but his sell by date was two or three years ago - my fear is the tangled mess this club is legally which will put so many investors off - but there we go, I sincerely hope some form of buy out news arises one day soon and we get the required investment into the playing staff to take us that bit further.

For Manning, happy to give him a chance, but the more I see and hear puts me off him sadly, all I can hear is LJ type tech speak and taking no responsibility.

Levels is a guarantee but I expect box entries to start coming up..

Frank Lampard anybody

11 minutes ago, Montpelierblue said:

You lot sound like cardiff fans over the last 3 months. I always feel like our respective football clubs let our two cities down when it comes to having top level football, both can easily sustain it. When you look at places like Burnley, Leicester, Brighton, wolves, Luton ,Swansea, Stoke, Wigan, Bolton, West Brom, Leeds etc who have all had it for a good few years in the sunshine league you do wonder wtf…..you won’t go down though. 6 points, no worries folks.

At least you’ve actually been into the Premier League and achieved something though, with Lansdown now wanting to run Bristol City as a business i.e. sell any asset ASAP to help balance the books, we will not get anywhere until our owners move on, but then, an investor will want to buy a football club and not rugby and basketball teams too!

Like most on here I am gutted by today’s result (and the last three terrible games overall) and can’t help but feel down as I suspect Manning football is always going to be predictable and boring. That said I believe the importance for now is that we need at least 11 points from our final 11 games and can now see it being really close, sadly, we are looking down now out of necessity.

I see it as follows...

Tue, Mar 5th – Ipswich Town A LOSS
Sat, Mar 9th – Swansea City H DRAW
Sat, Mar 16 – West Bromwich Albion A LOSS
Fri, Mar 29th – Leicester City H LOSS

APRIL

Mon, Apr 1st – Plymouth Argyle A LOSS or DRAW
Sat, Apr 6th – Sunderland A LOSS
Wed, Apr 10th – Blackburn Rovers H DRAW
Sat, Apr 13th – Huddersfield Town H WIN
Sat, Apr 20th – Norwich City A LOSS
Sat, Apr 27th – Rotherham United H WIN

MAY

Sat, May 4th – Stoke City A DRAW

I see us getting around 9 or 10 points more, bit concerning hey

So, this Season is all but over, and it’s highly unlikely we will do anything other than finish mid-table.  When I hear all this from Sid and Lansclown about having a Top-Six side and understanding recruitment needs, I just wonder how many players the fans feel are capable of being part of a side who could push for promotion next season?

For me, players capable of being part of a promotion challenging season:

Max O’Leary - yes, but needs competition.

Ross McCrorie - yes, one of our own fighters with a strong will to win, also capable.

Cameron Pring - yes, a player who regularly shows signs of quality and who could play higher if he could stay fit.

Kal Naismith- yes, not sure what has happening but showed really quality when he did have a run in the team.

Rob Atkinson - yes, but sadly I feel injuries will always play a part in his career.

Matty James - yes, I would offer him one more season as we don’t heat have a player capable of replacing him.

Joe Williams - no, has played well since “playing for a new contract” but whilst he looks special on times, lacks consistency.

Harry Cornick - no, one of life’s friends but doesn’t offer enough in terms of end product.

Andy King - no, coaching perhaps but that’s it, playing days are behind him.

Anis Mehmeti - no, lacks an end product and doesn’t add sufficient quality overall.

Jason Knight - yes, great engine and leaves nothing on the pitch, not sure he’s a number 10 though.

Tommy Conway - yes, but he so needs an intelligent footballer alongside him.

Rob Dickie - yes, POTS for me so far.

Mark Sykes - yes, needs to play in an attacking role though.

Ayman Benarous - no, was neck and neck with Scott when they started but injuries have prevented further development.

George Tanner - no, suspect in both defence and going forward, sometimes special but often found wanting.

Sam Bell - not sure on Sam as on times looks special, would be a yes if a Manager or Coach could breed confidence in him.

Nahki Wells - no, has always been one of my favourite players, but hasn’t added sufficient value when recently given a chance.

Stefan Bajic - no, hasn’t appeared as there must be concerns around his ability.

Haydon Roberts - no, decent League 1 player for me.

Zak Vyner - yes, often looks special but needs to be taught how to play out from the back.

Scott Twine - yes, if we could get him fit, would love to see him here playing, set-plays and passing better than what we have.

Liam Manning - no, another LJ for me with his box entries and technical comments that aren’t backed, coach but not to Manage.

Lansdown Family - no, will always be grateful for everything they have done for the club, but a change at the top is well overdue, we need Bristol City back and investment into a competitive squad, the move to Bristol Sport hasn’t worked out well for anybody.

I might be in the minority here but having enjoyed football in the 70’s and 80’s, I have to say this newer possession based football is just so bloody boring! I so miss players taking players on others and going in heavy, showing aggression, frustration and annoyance, like wearing the shirt actually meant something.

It might help decent sides to win games (those like Man City who have the quality to deliver it competently) and dominate games but all the sideward and backwards football just lacks any form of entertainment, ours is often like in slow motion too sadly.

I know that being a City fan probably doesn’t help as soon as we play some decent football with a degree of entertainment, we sell the players on that create it, but when I hear things like encouraging Manning / Keep-ball, it just fills me with dread. I can only see it getting worse as these so called “new thinking, younger managers and coaches” seem to be the preferred way forward.

It was interesting to hear the QPR fans cheer today when they finally went more direct, after playing similar, boring football themselves. Unlike us though and on a different point, they could at least lump it forward to some big lads that could hold the ball up, the decision makers for us haven’t employed one of those for a few seasons which perhaps explains why we don’t have a Plan B - good job we are in safe hands at the top hey .

On the positive side though, after such a crap afternoon, I was forced to open a nice bottle of red, happy days.