BUTOR

No. Every fan of every club believes there is a level of media bias against them. There isn’t. I just don’t think many people care about us 

2 hours ago, 77 punk said:

what happened today 9 men last minute goal ?

Was up Gloucester Road earlier and it’s adorable. All in the pubs celebrating a 1-0 win over Walsall to take them to mid table in league two 

20 minutes ago, Dolman_Stand said:

Is he?? Not seen that anywhere, was hoping we would see James, Williams and Massengo together at some point.

Unfortunately so. Currently in a brace. Might be risked if we are struggling but otherwise no need, will be rested up for next season. Recurring problem with his foot.

Love it. These are the sort of conversations that we need to have as a 53 year second division club. Following City I’m overly cynical as a result of years of being slammed back down to earth, but it’s the hope that makes it all worth it as well as the thing that kills you. 

Yes it’s going to be a struggle keeping these young players together (I don’t think we will) but if there was ever a way for us to do it it was always going to be like this. A group of exceptionally talented young players who have had time to develop together. 
 

It’s all going to go to shit, it always does, but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of fantastical excitement every now and again. 

45 minutes ago, steveybadger said:

He has been caught out position and occasionally been a bit of a headless chicken (well I exaggerate but he can get caught out). But apart from being the best game I’ve seen him play, that’s one of the best midfield performances I’ve ever seen by a City midfielder, and I’ve been watching for 30 years. No really. He was pretty much faultless. Start to finish.

Him and Scott both.

James is out for the season, but I wouldn’t have him nor King in front of those two anyway.

He won’t be here next season 

Yeah good performance and all that but it’s so deflating having to go through that inevitability every week. 

That half was everything I expected from a Pearson team when he was appointed, if we can keep this team together and add some resilience in the summer we could be in for something special. 

Wow that is an incredible miss from our top scorer 

If we can learn how to do this for 90 minutes we will walk the league 

I’m probably not going so throwing stones here but 400 is poor. First time this season I’m saying that though. 

Losing like that is so hard to take 

It’s a tough one. Not the type of game/ground to be bringing in recovering players but equally, that midfield could be overpowered with ease. Would be surprised if we get a result to be honest. 

2 minutes ago, myol'man said:

Borrowed from da GHS at Temple Meads I understand

Ie. Yanked off an intimidated 8 year old 

It was a tit flash, they flashed their tits 

7 hours ago, weepywall said:

There was trouble by the Spanish bar and outside the Coopers before the game so I heard.

Yes about 10 Cardiff timidly approached Spanish and ended up getting chased down Ashton road 

48 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said:

Best atmosphere for ages . That’s what happens when other stands join in . The end of the dolman by the away fans was brilliant and if it was like that more often it would make the gate a hell of a lot more intimidating and not soulless 

Was like the old days A block stood up 

1 hour ago, cidercity1987 said:

17k home tickets pretty rubbish and extra attendance is impacted by the away sell out

Overall our crowds have still been pretty decent (top third in the league) given our poor form and no expectations of a good season, but 20k versus Cardiff is nothing to shout about. Nice marketing though

How do you know this is the case? Our manager was talking about 20K having been sold in the presser so someone has misled him too? 

The last time we won to beat Cardiff twice in a row was December 2002. There hasn’t been a home win for either side in this fixture since 2017.
 

Let’s hope we can reverse all of that in front of our biggest crowd for two years. 
 

I have nervous anticipation for this one, which I haven’t felt in a while. Doing the double over Cardiff would add a little more of a sparkle to this season. 

38 minutes ago, ziderheadarmy said:

I’m 100% sure she’d hammer you and do it with class and dignity. I’m a little shocked an admin is such a sexist pig publicly. 

I know? What a classless, humourless, pig-faced comment. 

Reminds me of a boxer who knew there was an unbridgeable ability gap so game out swinging in the first two rounds hoping for KO subsequently gassed and got knocked out themselves

Has Pearson turned into Bielsa? 

Is there a policy not to appoint Bristol city fans to this role? 

8 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said:

The way I’ve thought it in my mind - McInnes had an identical task, on the field and financially, he ****** us up. Sacked. O’Driscoll came in and ultimately couldn’t get a tune out of the squad or show serious signs of an upturn. Nige has come in, dealt with a near enough identical situation and struggled, but is now beginning to do what those two couldn’t. Turning us around and starting to play football we all want to watch. I feel hopeful and optimistic for a powerful future under Nigel. I think he is built of different stuff, and through hard times does not shirk, does not shrink, but works a little harder.

The last few games have revitalised me as a Bristol City fan, and I think we are on our way to good things. Stick by the man.

 

 

 

 

Before it is said, I am fully aware of the circumstances those two took over in. But ultimately, it isn’t that different to Nigel. The wrong appointment would have had us down and out this season. We are in the middle of the table with perhaps the weakest squad we’ve had since those relegation battles. The achievements Nige has had, such as beginning games with 7 academy players, should not be overlooked. Progress is coming and we will bear its fruits soon enough. 

14 minutes ago, AshtonRobin21 said:

Slowly but surely, Nige is starting to get a tune out of this squad.

In recent weeks, we look much more comfortable within possession. We are pressing teams well and forcing them back. Too often previously have we invited pressure, yet today was a great example of how well we can move the ball and let the opposition worry about us. Fulham struggled to get out of their half during the first half of today's game. 

On another day, we get the win today, and quite comfortably too. 

We seem to have found a formation that suits us. So much so that we are now starting to see competition for places. 

The decision to bring Max in and drop Bentley was bold. However, it now looks to be the correct decision and has been a contributing factor to us looking to play out from the back (and doing so successfully). 

This is still going to be a long process. The club was clear that this will take a minimum of 3 years, our financial situation certainly backs that up. 

But we are starting to see improvements being made. We have an extremely young squad, that has many outstanding talents that could not only be the future of the club, but also the present too. 

The foundations are starting to be set for what is to come.

The way I’ve thought it in my mind - McInnes had an identical task, on the field and financially, he ****** us up. Sacked. O’Driscoll came in and ultimately couldn’t get a tune out of the squad or show serious signs of an upturn. Nige has come in, dealt with a near enough identical situation and struggled, but is now beginning to do what those two couldn’t. Turning us around and starting to play football we all want to watch. I feel hopeful and optimistic for a powerful future under Nigel. I think he is built of different stuff, and through hard times does not shirk, does not shrink, but works a little harder.

The last few games have revitalised me as a Bristol City fan, and I think we are on our way to good things. Stick by the man.