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I don’t see such a problem. At least they’re at the same stage in their career. Much rather this than a champion in a ‘warm up fight’ or something similar. As for PPV, just look how many replies this typically dormant thread has got since the announcement. Personalities sell over quality of match ups these days. Boxing fans will mostly say they won’t tune in but will on the night if they’ve nothing better to do, and the fight still carries some form of casual audience, which is more than what most champions manage. If I cried for lost fights or for fights not happening during fighters peaks half of Bristol would be underwater. Boxing is a *** of a sport and industry, just have to enjoy the fights as and when they come.

Don’t like the kick off times. What’s the presumably cynical reason behind it?

I am incredibly suspicious as to why the Premier League have suddenly u-turned on this. If recent events are to be considered there is unlikely to be a lesser evil lined up. That being said, Tracy Crouch has put the pressure on and forced through some positive re-forms recently. Perhaps the premier league is feeling it. Not for the want or love of her party, I do think we have a good egg in our corner.

They look so fired up and ready to fight. So does the crowd. This is terrible news.

That’s why it’s more likely to be investment than an outright purchase.

Available, realistic and viable for both the short and long term - who?

There is no one out there that is realistically going to get some of these drips doing the basics right. We are where we are as a result of inept recruitment for years. It says it all when the young players Pearson has bled into the starting eleven have more understanding of gamesmanship and are making smarter on field decisions than our senior pros. I fail to see how someone like Alex Neil going to magically remove the softness that is the detriment of this group of players? Or get miracles out of a midfield with an average age of 20? Pearson has recognised the issues, is transparent about them and has began the process of re-building. We can bounce from manager to manager but eventually someone is going to need time enough to build their own team with their own players and their own values. That kind of process takes longer than 8 months. This team is infuriating to watch at times, not least when stood in a freezing Northern away end beneath falling snow, but this season has shown that a bit of leadership (Williams) can change how the entire eleven performs. We need more of it, and January is approaching. Lets have a bit of patience.

Infuriating and fairly embarrassing to watch, not least for the 655 there in person, but we know this is a side where one or two bits of quality can make the difference. We need a midfielder with bite to play alongside James when he’s back (Williams will not stay fit) and one or two attacking signings to keep teams on the back foot. I know it’s frustrating watching some of these drips but there’s no need for meltdowns. Most of these are not Pearson signings, nor would they be. We all know Sheffield United will be up there with this squad eventually.

Complete contrast Semenyo and Wells, the former needs to get the nod more often.

There’s a difference between a tweaked hamstring and being knocked unconscious @maxjakyou worm

He was knocked out cold. KO’d boxers often have their arms in that position, stiff as a board.

We should be in the refs face screaming for it there. Identical to the 2 cards he gave us in the first half.

Downsy is so partridge

No Williams no bollocks. Same all season.

Who’s on co comms on RTV? Refreshingly critical of shite things

Great save, Martin should find the corner

Throws are boiling my piss today.

Please god can we not try and make kalas long throw from a foot of snow all afternoon

The Whitchurch toilets might be a good place to start the search ?

Found myself awake at 4 so decided to watch the Lopez fight. Brilliant decision. Cannon fodder Aussie takes all the belts in a classic. Kambosos fought a class fight. Glad to see the judges score it correctly too.

When the whole ground sings it’s like a gust of wind. You physically feel it spread through the stands. Funny that when such phenomena is felt, we rarely throw it away.

As Steve Cotterill once said, ‘when they’re like that, you can’t win here’

If Paterson was booed I think, rather horrendously, Holden will have more than his fair share.

You’re what?! Priorities, mate.

Maybe a small clique though. One is quite obviously Palmer, he is close with JD and a of couple others who could fit the description of being off the AG1