Porto Red

Playing centre forward for Bristol City?

None that bothered me as much as using effected instead of affected

11 minutes ago, Harry said:

What’s been proven? 

Quite. Define "proven".

I'm confused and I wrote this shit

Pearson inners = remainers (proven right)

Pearson outers = leavers (proven lunatic fringe)

28 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Alternative match report from a Virgin Media Custoner.

It all started poorly as the Football App on Sky Sports wasn't available on the red button, this resulted in a degree of swearing and a continuation of the heavy drinking that now needs to preceed a City game.

As the first half progressed and the alcohol flowed, further Tivo Box reboots occurred. (Rather than the more sensible option of turning on the radio), the cloudy thinking justified by knowing at @IAmNick will likely post a link with the goals we conceed captured.

Then I went for a massive piss. 

As half time drew closer, there was a general feeling that the game was lost, but the Fewers were 2-0 down, and I could watch the darts instead.

Then an unexpected breakthrough, the app started working. So on to the second half.

Sadly, by this point and through a combination of booze and fags, I had it on but wasn't really watching it. I saw us miss a few chances and err, that's pretty much all I can remember.

On balance, a draw was a good result given I only concentrated on the game for about 10 minutes, and I don't have much recollection of that.

Then I watched the darts and laughed at the Rovers result.

 

Can we have one of these every week? A bit like Big Tone's condensed version 

Nige in but wavering. I suspect that might even be a majority viewpoint. 

35 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

A good agent should be working for his client(s) all the time (working hours).  Hopefully that is what they get paid to do!  Some are of course bad-eggs.

Here’s who he reps according to twitter.

 

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oporto-sports-management/beraterfirma/berater/7756

https://www.oportosports.com/individuals/#//agency

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07973034/officers

 

Perhaps he uses those fat stacks to live in Porto, a discerning choice 

22 minutes ago, SydneyCity said:

Living overseas, this is the first game I’ve been able to get to since 2013. I’m going to quote my Brazilian wife who watched us for the first time ever today and admittedly can be very Latina:

“You cannot let those bitch*s come to your stadium and be louder than you. They made you their bitch*s. I am offended for you. You are not supporters, you are complainers. The only time you make noise for your team is to boo. Your 15 cannot run at people if he doesn’t have the roar behind him. Your 21 cannot win those balls unless he knows you are there. You were made to be bitch*s and you played like them”.

I’m not going to repeat what she said when half the stadium walked out after the second goal but the polite version was: “This is when you support your team”.

On the plus side, we do have a great stadium.

Lucky you. Brazilian women are the most beautiful in the world in my eyes and living in Portugal I've been lucky enough to date a few, can't get one to marry me yet though. This could have something to do with them being half my age I suppose

34 minutes ago, Supersonic Robin said:

In fairness to Pearson:

• He does sort of have a point: We might be better off playing away from home - AG is becoming a bit toxic and hasn't had a great atmosphere in recent times.
• He didn't exactly blame the fans.....people have added that bit on themselves.
• He finished the sentence with "It was a game where we really needed the fans to get behind us........and they did for the most part".

That being said, it's not a great quote. Even if Pearson does feel that way, it's really not wise to say it. People have/will take it out of context and fans will, rightly or wrongly, be angered by it - Pearson is experienced enough to know this.

FWIW, I think the majority of the fanbase has been fairly understanding and supportive throughout Pearson's reign. I'm not sure NP or the club could have expected much more from us in that time.

Exactly my thoughts from start to finish 

23 minutes ago, Gilli74 said:

Apparently it doesn’t bother him though, as he’s been boo’d out of bigger clubs

Although if he also said this, then it does start to look very much like the beginning of the end 

4 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

I am sure @Mr Popodopolous, or @Davefevs can give us some idea how this fits into the FFP regarding amortisation etc. 

Please don't 

52 minutes ago, Robbored said:

There’s a clause in the AS contract stipulating that an added year is an option if the club want to retain him - obviously it’s a no brainier to activate it.

And that's the edited version 

9 hours ago, Curr Avon said:

Is it a "must attend" game?

Yes. If the team don't "turn up", we'll probably lose.

3 hours ago, pommers65 said:

Mellisa Debling has great Bristol Citys

Sheesh, I can't believe you are going to force me to have to Google that myself

9 minutes ago, underhanded said:

What if I don't think he's a messiah, but also don't think he's self-interested and single-handedly ruining the club?

 

Then there is no place for your balanced opinion on this or any other forum, get thee from hence 

12 minutes ago, italian dave said:

Typical OTIB. It's either black. Or it's white.

He's done OK. He could have done better. He could have done worse. We could have had better owners (tho I cant think of too many). We could have had (a lot) worse.

He's not the messiah, but he's not a naughty boy either. (Second time I've posted that recently!)

*I could be wrong, I could be right..."

17 minutes ago, Henry said:

Some might say, a proper manager.

Incoming in three, two, one 

@Spike credit where it's due, that's the second lengthy post of yours regarding this match with which I have agreed entirely (can't remember if the other one was also on this thread as I've been out and away all day). And my point is that I normally disagree with practically everything you say. So there.

On 21/10/2022 at 22:23, RedRock said:

It’s unbelievable! Everything that moves is owned by ‘Roy’. I think he’s going for global domination. 

Makes the Trago Mills ‘empire’ look amateur.

Blimey, a while since I've thought of Trago

The guy's full page semi advert semi political ranting in whichever local rag it was 

13 hours ago, robinforlife2 said:

Okay, I only got back late yesterday evening and couldn't log in from my mobile, but I really enjoyed the game on Tuesday night.

I have been very critical of the team, and more of Pearson, but things I wanted to see (Nahki back starting, Weimann dropped, Klose starting and Matty James back in the mix) all happened on one night.

I don't think we were brilliant, and I don't think West Brom were bad either.

I've rarely ever been in co-operate at a football match, but I was really surprised at West Brom. Despite leaving Dudley at 5pm, we didn't even get to the ground until 6.50! We were on the J2 roundabout for 45 minutes. Funnily enough, some 12-15yos on the back on two coaches (Bristol City ones) were throwing w-anchor signs at us, and lovely gestures, they do our fan base no favours. The Range Rover these little chavs were sending niceties to had 2 Bristol City fans in, and 2 West Brom fans in. I actually the driver must have said something to the little idiots as after jumping around and leaning up on seats for 3-4 minutes, they were suddenly quiet as mice! 

We did have a laugh about it, but some of fans do make themselves and the club look pathetic.

Once in the ground, we were in this nice restaurant. The food was lovely, Veg Soup followed by this Beef, Mash, Veg and Peppercorn gravy and then Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard to finish.  At halt time there was Lamb Samosa's on the table and at full time Tea, Chocolates and biscuits.

The one thing that surprised me, was how the hospitality section welcomed Away fans as well as home fans, and there was no hostility at all. In fact my mates on my table tried to embarrass me when the announcer before the pre game chats, pointed out I was a City fan. There was another 2 tables of City fans as well.

Before the game we got to hear from Clive Whitehead and Jason Van Blerk who spoke about their history in the game, with some stories, before predictions for the match. Ex City player Whitehead gave a fair assessment, but as is the norm, both players suggested narrow home wins.

The game itself, we had nice comfy leather seats on the half way line and got a pretty good view of the match. The City fans seemed to have filled the away end and there was a good bit of noise from that area. The home support was notably quiet. I was trying not to be passionate and cheer on City knowing I was in the home end, albeit in cooperate and then noticed a few other clear City fans showing support for City and when Joe Williams scored even jumped up and cheered. There was no bother or response from the West Brom fans and this made me feel somewhat at ease. My friends, 2 of them West Brom fans were impressed by Alex Scott, Antoine Semenyo, Matty James and Nahki Wells, and from where we were sat, it looked like Nahki tripped over his feet when through on goal after 3 minutes. 

I thought that West Brom looked menacing going forward but every time they got to the edge of our area, there was no one in the box and every time they countered we often outnumbered them. We had clearly done a good job on them, but for me for all their enticing build up play, they offered little in the final third and I think that made us look better than we were.

From where we were sat, it looked as if it was a wonder strike of Semenyo's which nestled in the net (lack of replays after a goal on the scoreboard was annoying) but from the announcer, you could hear it was in fact a header from Nahki and then the replays inside showed this as well. 

One moment I thought was class in the first half, was West Brom dangerously went down the left and looked sure to break through on goal, but Nahki had sprinted back 50 yards to narrow it down, win the ball, fly in for another tackle and then clear it up field. Nahki was everywhere and linking up the play so well. It was nice to see the fans sound their appreciation for that excellent defensive move, which prevented a serious attack.

The second half was far from vintage, but whilst I would have liked to have seen us go forward for a 3rd, I think our only real chance came around 68 minutes, when Nahki put a wonderful ball through to Semenyo but his effort went over.

It was very much all West Brom in the second half as we soaked up pressure, but they offered very little. I was able to chat with West Brom fans around me, knowing I was a City fan and West Brom were unhappy with their team, but praised the way we were literally letting themselves burn out whilst offering little.

Near 70 minutes, West Brom should have scored, when a goal mouth scramble saw them hit the post, but again despite a lot of solid build up play they offered very little threat and didn't force Max into one single save. Their next chance came on 94 minutes, when they rattled the bar from a sublime effort from John Swift, and I wouldn't say we were undeserving of a clean sheet, but for all West Brom's build up play and possession, they may feel a shade hard done by not to have got one goal.

I thought Kalas looked solid when he made his brief cameo, and Weimann looked a bit off the pace when he came on. I was impressed with Dasilva, and Conway really slowing the game down at the end, showing strength to keep it in the West Brom half with frustrating thrown in after thrown in and not allowing West Brom out at all. They saw the game out well, and it was nice to see that Conway could have another type of impact off the bench.

Nigel rung the right changes pre match, ones the fans had called on for. It was frustrating we came out second half and defended rather than asserted, but he made the right chances subs wise and we held our shape well for a deserved and commanding 3pts. I congratulate Nige on getting it right, and putting out a team, I think a lot of the fans had wanted to see. I've been critical of him on occasions, but credits due where credits due, and he got it right at West Brom.

Team Ratings  

O'Leary - 7 - Not a lot to do, but commanded area well and nearly put Nahki through for a goal, solid performance.

Sykes  - 9 - Absolutely brilliant, won nearly every challenge in the first half, linked up play brilliantly and was a menace going forwards, put some decent balls in and was probably the best I have seen him play

Dasilva - 8 - For all the criticism he gets for me, he offers plenty and for someone of his stature, he is not afraid to get stuck in. Effective going forward, solid at the back and helped us see the game out well.

Klose - 9 - Solid leader at the back, calm and helped the defence out, barely lost a challenge in the air and showed why he should be our first choice centre back

Atkinson - 7 - Played well and done nothing wrong at all. But his contribution was not as heavy or noted as the others at the back. But a good performance

Vyner - 8 - I thought he was great, solid on the ground, some good clearances, a cheeky little nutmeg to clear, glimpses of skill and linked up brilliantly with James. By far our most improved player and is starting to look a rock solid centre back in this league. I thought he played very well.

James - 9 - Worked his socks off, and linked defence to midfield well. Often saw a pass which others didn't read. Tracked back and done very well. Was knackered when subbed, but showed why we had missed him.

Scott - 8 - Nice bits of trickery, solid on his feet, not afraid to get stuck in and offered so much going forward. West Brom didn't know how to deal with him and looks naturally gifted on the ball. I've been him play better, but there was nothing wrong with his performance and he was solid all game.

Williams - 9 - Pleased he got his goal, toe poke special and played very well. Stuck his neck out a few times and formed a good partnership with James and always looked composed. Very good performance. 

Semenyo - 8 - His finishing isn't always great, but he worked hard, got involved a lot and played in some nice balls. Him and Nahki linked up well and had 2 men on him most of the game. Probably should have made better of a couple of chances he had, but he caused them problems all night and helped get other players more space. I would like to see him in a Midfield/winger role as I think he has certain attributes which would be fruitful. 

Wells - 10 - MOTM - I thought he was fantastic, bar his 3rd minute moment where he should have at least worked the keeper, he was everywhere. Never stopped running, tracked back, intimidated their players all the time, won free kicks by winding up their defence. Often put some very good balls through, twice to Semenyo, once to Martin and netted himself, as well as also going close on another occasion. When he tracked back he got stuck in, won challenges and important every time we broke. He showed Tuesday night, it should be Wells and one other when it comes to selecting our strikers. The most natural striker we have and this was the first time I saw an all round game from him, rather than just that of a striker. The fans sounded their appreciation when he was subbed and he gave his all. Having been dropped for the last few games, he had an instant impact for being back in the starting line up and was pivotal for us. Perason can't drop him, he is our best forward and is playing out of his skin.

Subs  

King - 6 - Didn't do a lot when he came on and didn't do anything wrong, neither good or bad.

Weimann - 6 - He was fair off the bench, had a couple of wasted opportunities and made the wrong pass once or twice. For whatever reason, he doesn't look a shadow of the player he was last season at present, and maybe he needs a rest.

Martin - 6 - Had one chance which he fluffed and we didn't really have much of the ball in the time he was on. 

Conway - 8 - Looked strong coming on for 8 minutes for Wells and was pivotal in holding the ball in the corner with Dasilva and for me even in his cameo emerged with credit and I would be inclined to start him with Wells at the weekend.

Kalas - 7 - Good reception off the bench and made a couple of neat challenges and clearances late on. It would be interesting to see what a Klose, Kalas and then either Vyner who I would be reluctant to drop or Atkinson back 3 works like. 

 

All in all a solid performance and I really enjoyed the evening and was surprised just how fine it was being in the home end, and actually being able to support the away team. No issues with other fans, most chatted to you and even complimented the team and the restaurant done lovely food, seats were great and really enjoyed the match.

Not something I could personally afford myself, but was very thankful for the opportunity. 

I thought City played well and got a deserved 3 pts, so well done Nige and the squad. 

Ironically the next game I will be able to go to is on Boxing Day against West Brom , so more of the same then please  

That is some post, to be fair 

On 12/10/2022 at 08:32, PHILINFRANCE said:

Just the correct use of would have/of and there, their and they’re would be a start.

And the infuriating misuse of "would have" when what is meant is "had".

On 12/10/2022 at 09:45, Eddie Hitler said:

 

You win some, you loose some.

It's all the same to me

(RIP Lemmy)

https://youtu.be/YOAz4nPNvLI

Guess the attendance. I like this thread. Is it for charity? Is there a prize? Maybe a raffle? We could get LJ back to present the tombola 

4 hours ago, CiderJar said:

I like the sound of meed week, well done you, brilliant.

Or even better, mead week (or honeymoon as it's sometimes referred to as) 

All of this is before my time as a City fan, although having said that I can't remember what I did this morning, so I wouldn't be making any meaningful contribution even if it weren't.

However, I've rather enjoyed this thread so far, and that's all I came here to say.

I'll get me coat