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It was free drink all night as well @Robbored  

Just now, Back of the Dolman said:

As far as I knew you just came out the ground and then watched the Wurzels, that’s certainly what I did and I saw no checking of tickets going on.

I maybe wrong but I thought the Wurzels was a free event as part of the family day/end of season events 

Yes no ticket needed 

Just now, exAtyeoMax said:

I find Downsy incredibly irritating more and more each game.

I don’t think the club realises how annoying continual chat over the tannoy really is. Too much, and people switch off

I don’t normally listen to him but one thing did irritate me yesterday. He takes too long announcing the subs, so by the time he mentions player 2 and 3 coming off, they are often already off the pitch. Yesterday I was hoping that Matty James would get the recognition he deserves with a rousing round of applause as he walked off given it may be his last match for us. Instead he was already off the pitch before his name was announced. 

He obviously wanted a change of scene - been with Derby since he was a kid. 

I see Roberts playing where he has in the last 7 matches - left centre back in a 3. CB is his preferred position. Of course if, say, Pring is injured and we have other LCBs available Roberts could also play LWB. 

2 minutes ago, M.D said:

I didn't know we had, have I missed this?

Mentioned elsewhere on here - apparently BT confirmed it on Robins TV.

I also noticed that a few seconds before kick off Williams went over James and shook him by the hand - I’m guessing of course, but it felt to me that he was recognising that it may be their last match together and he was thanking James (no mention of a contract offer for James of course).

4 minutes ago, richwwtk said:

All well and good, but a simple announcement letting us know the end of season awards were being done following the usual players walking round acknowledging the fans after the final whistle would have sufficed. Why take the players off the pitch straight away to come out later on and call it a celebration? I am all for a simple thankyou, but to big it up was really over the top.

The awards followed by the lap of appreciation followed by the Wurzels was known about before the match, and they were hardly likely to do 2 laps of thanks (seemed the same as every last home match to me)! They came around with their partners and kids and they were signing autographs and taking photos for people - Manning too. 

Just now, cidercity1987 said:

When was it? The vote for champagne moment only closed Friday evening.

Has it even happened yet?

Presented on the pitch after the match 

On 25/04/2024 at 21:17, Jerseybean said:

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/joe-williams-finds-control-amid-9246614?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bristol+Live+-+BCFC+Newsletter_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=eda3a0ce-34ec-4a85-96cd-ae68727a6b80

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-joe-williams-case-9242591?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bristol+Live+-+BCFC+Newsletter_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=eda3a0ce-34ec-4a85-96cd-ae68727a6b80

This dispels the myth earlier in the thread that Williams rarely passes forward then:

“No player averages more progressive passes (a pass that moves the ball at least 10 yards towards the opponent’s goal or one into the penalty area) per 90 than Williams (6.12).”

Pleased that we have offered him a contract. I hope he feels that he has unfinished business here given his serious injury problems at the start. 

1 hour ago, Rocking Red Cyril said:

Why the need from tickets issued from Parsons street out of interest?

Boosts the station use stats (less chance of closure)

1 hour ago, West Hill Red said:

https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/championship/attendances

Seems that we’re 11th in every table! 

3 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Over the past two seasons prior to this, we managed to to turn 4 losses each season into draws.

20/21 base: W15-D6-L25-Pts51

21/22 15-10-21-55

22/23 15-14-17-59

23/24 17-11-17-62 (one game to go)

@mozo will know I’d love us to win next week to get that winning season (more wins than loses), but what we’ve done so far is turn 2 of those draws into wins.

Lets be bullish and say we end

18-11-17-65

you're only talking about turning two losses into wins to break 70+ points.

18 wins would be good. Highest since our last 70 point season (2018-19)

1 minute ago, LondonBristolian said:

That might depend on Hull's result tonight though. If Norwich go into the final day 1 point ahead of Hull and level with West Brom then saving themselves for the play-offs might be a risky strategy. 

I posted before Ipswich got their second goal! Will be all over for Hull tonight if they don’t score in second half. 

3 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

Realistically they do have to win as Plymouth aren`t going to lose by five at home to Hull. I guess that game will be one of the live ones on Sky and will sell out for sure. Home Park is a bloody hard place to get anything if the home fans are up for it as they surely will be.

I’m not so sure that Brum won’t win. Norwich may be saving themselves for the playoffs. Hull (v Plymouth) are likely to be still trying to get into the playoffs. 

3 hours ago, Iron Acton Red said:

 

I think the momentum can go into next season. When Cotterill came in we were all over the place and finished strongly, then the following season we were promoted as champions.

I agree. We had the same with GJ - strong finish in 2005-06 (after a horrendous run of defeats earlier in the season) and then promotion the next season. As much as anything, this run of 4 wins and 3 draws should give the players confidence that they can be consistent at this level. 

10 hours ago, Swede said:

Brum to go down for me. We should've relegated them a few seasons back.

I hope so, although I can see Birmingham getting away with it again and Plymouth going down.

I hope we can get Twine - I think he makes a difference. Shame he got injured as we may have finished even higher. Plus I think we are starting to see the best of him only now because it has taken him a while to get back up to speed after that injury. 

Surprised Knight on the bench - although perhaps a last look at James 

Dear oh dear, cheer up everyone! People moan when we don’t sign someone, moan when we do, and when we sign someone who looks promising, they worry that he might change his mind  

12 minutes ago, Waffleflap said:

Cheers Dave. Still , I bet he regrets leaving a bigger club with more potential to go further than we ever will 

But Derby are our feeder club!

22 minutes ago, Waffleflap said:

Watch Derby overtake us next season 

Makes a change from people still worrying about Sheff Utd overtaking us. 

6 minutes ago, BS3_RED said:

Just scored a screamer

Hope to see some of that next season. 

6 minutes ago, INCRED said:

Just watching Derby v Carlisle and Max has just launched a screamer into the net for what is likely to be his last game for Derby 

Look forward to seeing him in our team next season 

Great strike. Going out with a bang. 

1 hour ago, mozo said:

Yep, and they certainly weren't meaningless for Manning, who was under pressure at that stage.

Or for the players, for various reasons. 

25 minutes ago, Lew-T said:

It does. However, having Leeds still down here makes it a tougher division next season.

If Ipswich don’t make it, McKenna won’t be there much longer.

That’s my view too. Would have preferred the parachute clubs out of the way for next season - Leeds have blown it though.