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Great piece of journalism by James Piercy, on latest Bristol Live.......IMO a very underrated writer of football insight, he has written a great piece with regard to Twine, Andy King, and Dickie, and their contributions and otherwise to our slowly diminishing season?    I really like the style and observations of the soap opera that is Bristol City FC, but more than that, he definitely has a real grasp of what goes on under the skin of this great football club.  If we are are talking transfer's in the close season, he could very well make the step up to journalism's Prem League?

3 hours ago, HengroveReds said:

Burnley could yet stay up which would increase our chances too

My thoughts exactly..........I am hoping Burnley stay up,  and so pleased that they got a point at MU today.                 

I am just genuinely delighted that he hasn't suffered the curse of Bristol City............namely long term injury?    Oh Pheck.....I've done it now!!! 

3 hours ago, Numero Uno said:

Quite a few renewed Thursday, Friday and the last couple of days so I would guess around 10K'ish then...................

Personally.....I am waiting to see what happens in the transfer market before i decide?   I might well be spending a percentage of my income, after they show me what percentage of their budget   they are  intending to invest in next season's squad?  I want to see some ambition and positive steps before i throw my money in the pot?

46 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said:

 

Sitting on the beaches....looking at the Peaches?    Saw them play live a couple of times.........I really loved their unique sound........those were the days..  Ha!

19 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Meanwhile Inter secure the scudetto in this evenings Milan derby.

Amazing Banksy inspired tifo from Milan though...

Wow!....................Just Wow!

23 hours ago, The Gasbuster said:

First out the door; rat face Fernandes, ideally. To a non U.K. team, as well.

That is so,  my perception of Fernandes...........he is a good footballer,   but everytime i see him, I am reminded of a puppet called Roland Rat, he looks like he should be in an alleyway chowing down on some cheese?  Ha!!      Sorry Fernandes, I know it is  wrong, and I am sure your Mother loves you, but you have the face of a Rattus Norvegicus?

On 21/04/2024 at 19:07, BrizzleRed said:

I’ve got no love for Man City, but after seeing that today, I hope they totally humiliate United in the final.

Absolutely gutted for Coventry.  They can hold their heads high, but to go out like that is so cruel and another example of technology killing the spirit of football.

100% agree...........Coventry were denied a superb victory by a toenail.  The offside law was never meant to rely upon such miniscule margins, there is no advantage for the forward being a toe in front of the perceived line of defence?.  VAR is ruining football, and I just wish someone would have the good grace to scrap it.   It is NOT the job of the Video Refs in their bunker to constantly interfere in the ongoing game?  It is their job to see,  and intervene when major errors occur that are clearly wrong and have been missed by the referee in charge.  If VAR is to remain, which i DO not want, but if it does..............it needs a massive overhaul, and consultation with ex players and officials, to point out the inconsistencies and contradictions which are slowly strangling our once great game.  In a nutshell.....I phecking hate VAR, and Everything about it.   PS . Man U's Anthony was IMO an embarrassing clown

Frigging Man U..........i hate them with Enormous relish.... and i don't mean chutney Ha!   Their luck will run out in the Final, I hoping for 6-0?

I played in a Sunday morning game a few years ago......where one of the opposition was wearing a balaclava!         He said he suffered from very cold ears!  Ha!

On 13/04/2024 at 17:42, formerly known as ivan said:

After not having attended a game since Swansea for my own sanity, performances and results have picked up. Some on here and social media believing Manning is in fact the second coming. So against my best judgement, I decided to have another look myself.

Wow, that was dire! It confirmed everything we already knew. This new and improved Manningball was a flash in the pan. That my friends is the football you have to look forward to next season, which will come as no surprise to many.

Good luck all for next season. I shall look forward to a return to the gate in a year or two.

Farewell........"Ivan the Terrible".....and thanks for all the  Fish

11 minutes ago, Ashtongreight said:

Anyone know anything about Backwell, and what position does he play ?

Just down the road from Nailsea?

50 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I’m not sure I understand the question.  Sorry.

In summary (at simplistic level) for FFP we report our profit & loss to the EFL and are allowed to deduct a few costs, e.g. Depreciation costs, Women's costs, Academy costs.  The resultant figure is our EFL P&S (FFP) “loss” (could be a profit).  Add the 3 years together and hopefully it’s less than £39m.

Top 3 items likely to go down.  4th item gonna go up by £2-£2.5m.

There will be no allowances for lost broadcasting or gate / matchday or any other revenue losses.  The EFL (member clubs) have agreed that the extra revenue each club receives will more than offset other lost revenue.

 

Apologies for being thick..................May i please ask what the Football League pool and Solidarity paymen's   are exactly?

On 06/04/2024 at 22:58, Ashtongreight said:

Equally it’s not a criticism of Nige either, and as we’ve already established our defensive record was better under NP than it is under LM what was the point of the change? 
 

I get we are where we are,  but as of yet LM hasn’t demonstrated he’s the man to take us forward, not to me at least. 

To be fair...........NP and LM's defensive records are very similar.......it is just scoring goals that is the ongoing problem?

3 hours ago, Sir Geoff said:

We didn't have any problems defensively. He's had 6 months to sort out our goal scoring issues and has failed to do so.

 We had scored i believe 14 goals in 14 games prior to Manning's appointment, so it     was an on going issue before he   arrived?  It will not be resolved until the summer, when we can hopefully recruit a  goalscorer or two.  Manning cannot conjure up a decent striker out of thin air.....it is unrealistic, and just a illogical   criticism?

36 minutes ago, RedJim said:

It's the total lack of attacking intent and quality on show. Are you enjoying this football under Manning? It's turgid.

Manning has done a good job at the back, we have the 4th best "goals conceded" in the League, he now needs the summer to sort out our attacking intent?   If he fails to address that massive issue, then i will be first in line to criticise him, but he inherited a weak forward line, and until the coming close season, he has had NO opportunity to resolve it?   At least give him the chance to recruit, before hanging him out to dry?   For me.........it is all about this Summer's buying and selling....,,,,,,,before he can be truly judged?

Massive high fives to our brilliant U18's, who despite injury issues stood toe to toe with multi millionaires Man C. and produced a great performance.  Well done to all who played, supported and coached in our outstanding young team..........."THEY'LL BE BACK"

1 hour ago, The Gasbuster said:

Sell ?

A bit optimistic there, Mate.

Kings Lynn FC are looking for a striker?.............Might get a few pasties for him?

1 minute ago, Tomo said:

Caught snippets tonight...

IG claimed he had more knowledge that Richard Latham. Hilarious 

 

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1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

I haven’t jumped on any bandwagon, quite comfy making my own opinions thank you very much.  Not being swept along at all.

Perhaps you might find it worthwhile reading why I reached the conclusion I have.

I suspect many on here think I’m wrong.

But do you know what?  It ain’t nothing to do with being right or wrong, it is about expressing an opinion / judgement based on my own methods and reasons.

Good for you in your view.  Do you notice that I didn’t resort to belittling your opinion.  

 

If you think i am belittling you.........then your skin is a lot thinner than i have given you credit for?    I am of the opinion that LM will turn out to be an excellent manager in the long term,  I do not subscribe to short - termism and knee jerk reactions that seem to be the Norm.   I believe in giving time and patience to someone who in my opinion has not yet had sufficient time and opportunity to make his mark.  I have not posted for sometime on the forum, as i am sick to death of the constant negativity and criticism of the club and management.  I am a supporter of Bristol City FC, and i WILL criticise when appropriate, but the constant ongoing demeaning of LM is pointless, as he will be sticking around for quite some time yet.  I am not completely oblivious to his faults and mistakes, but I sincerely believe that given time and opportunity he will prove to be a success.   Only time will tell if i am right....or  a misguided fool.    You are welcome to put your money down on the outcome?   

Just now, Davefevs said:

I think he is.  Why is it a cop-out?

the view is based on analysis.  Had he got his teams to play with this sort of endeavour and intent most weeks I wouldn’t have a problem.  He hasn’t though has he?

Good for you to feel the way you do.  Why have a pop at me for my view, it’s hardly just a 6 word cliche without any rationale.

What a strange post.

What is strange about it?   I am astounded that you have jumped on the "Manning out" bandwagon....considering he has had one transfer window?  I have always respected your opinion, but on this occasion i cannot help but feel you are way off target.  It is not a 'Pop" but merely an observation, that in my opinion , instead of using logic and commonsense, you  are being swept along by the negativity that prevails on this forum.   I am confident that next season we will be in the top 6 under LM.  He is NOT going anywhere, so we better get used to it? 

5 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Manning is the problem too.  He’s out of his depth.

He is now using press conferences to try to show he’s working hard with all this stuff about the hours prepping for games.  It isn’t working.  Work smarter, not harder.  He should replace Krause as the coach-analyst, that’s where his passion is.

He is not a football manager regardless of his job title.  Not at this level.  He’s been found out.

OH!  For Godsake!, I never thought i would hear someone who i have respected for a considerable time, come up with the ultimate cop-out   of  "He is out of his depth"?  Really Davefevs, you are now resorting to cliche's?  My opinion of you has now plummeted to a level that i never thought possible?  Whatever happened to the cool logical analyst, who's opinion I valued?   Manning, just like Semenyo will come good, given time.....and I truly believe that.

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

Once again I have very little motivation to go today. 

Will probably be my last game this season.

BYE

4 minutes ago, George Rs said:

is it just me or has his hairline receded a foot and a half since he joined us? 

He's modelling himself on the Wally with the Brolly look?

3 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Do you want to hear from an inspirational leader, second to only the likes of Mandela, Churchill and MLK?

Of course you do.

 

That fills me with just  so much confidence.............Ha!!     .