E.G.Red

Another manager gone. Noel Hunt in charge. 

6 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

Although the Burnley game won’t have anything riding on it.

But it could for Burnley that they won't achieve a record number of points 

2 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said:

The longer he goes on his games will reduce was my point which is age related because his body isn’t up to it now and isn’t going to get better,totally agree with people not noticing what he does tho when available 

I think both James & Nigel are astute and experienced enough to manage the number of games the James plays. 

Just now, magunn said:

Weinman super ball

Wells unselfish

Mehmeti cool

 

A team goal

6 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Doesn’t seem to be on my Now TV. 

You should have now. They suddenly all appeared

2 minutes ago, 77 punk said:

i can not get any red button says app not available anyone help ?

It's working now

30 minutes ago, Leveller said:

I think “hatred of women” is a bit misguided. Sticking to “traditional” gender roles was more of a factor. That and the point that women’s football used to be rather poor. The advances in the last decade are amazing - it’s really good now.

Is it a traditional gender role? Only by circumstance . Don't forget women were playing  football back in the 1920s with crowds of 50,000 until the FA banned it from being played at Mens professional grounds until 1971

Ashley Cole as part of his backroom staff.

According to TALKSPORT he's back as interim Chelsea manager. 

5 hours ago, Percy Pig said:

A semi, a final and a Quarters pretty much makes Southgate our most successful manager of all time, Ramsey won a home WC and did nothing after...

What's made him successful has been creating a club atmosphere at international level. Stones is the best English centre back by a country mile, its not even close to whoever is second. Maguire has never had a bad game for England. 

Think he's earned the right to do whatever he wants tbh. 

I do think that despite what he says Southgate appears to favour the bigger clubs, and seems to put the same players in regardless of their club form and yet says he picks players on form. I also think that there has been occasion when Maguire has been poor recently maybe because he is trying too hard. 

1 hour ago, GreedyHarry said:

See that is the point. I’m trying to buy a season ticket in the south stand. But cannot because it is sold out for next season. So it is a major deal, as I cannot afford to buy a season ticket anywhere else as I have saved a specific amount and that does not stretch to a Dolman Wings season ticket. 

Keep checking. There were some available in the SS on line today.

10 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said:

 

I’d say Rodgers to Spurs and Nagelsman to Chelsea

and Potter to Leicester?

54 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

Considering that a rugby match was played on Friday evening and that we've had heavy rain overnight, I thought the pitch looked and played quite well.

May not be in perfect condition but considerably better in April than pitches twenty and more years ago. 

Many years ago I walked over the pitch after last game of season when City were relegated, the pitch had a couple of square metres at each corner flag with the rest of the pitch a sand and mud heap. So not perfect but not as bad as some are claiming.

I think the issue is we've been used in recent season. to having such a pristine pitch. So the difference in the surface from how it was to now are even more noticeable. 

On 28/03/2023 at 13:24, shahanshahan said:

In regards to moving to another team's ground, I think the club want the team to still play at or as close to Ashton Gate as possible, and have facilities that meet current WSL criteria.
The decision to move to Twerton Park for 2020/21 was partly due to COVID/social distancing guidelines that SGS couldn't meet, however it didn't matter at the end as that season was behind closed doors. And one/some of the people behind that decision aren't at the club anymore.
Also, since then Bath City have reformed their women's team, and play at Twerton Park.

A unique selling point for City is that they actually play in the location they're representing. You see WSL clubs like Man United who play in Leigh, Brighton in Crawley. Plus a few London-based teams who play at other stadiums, but then London has plenty to offer compared to the limited decent options in Bristol.
A potential move outside of Bristol may be unpopular with supporters.

There are clubs such as Reading, Sheffield United, Birmingham, Southampton who all play at their men's stadiums - but they have the caveat that they have no other rugby teams etc who play games there regularly.

If the permanent move to AG does happen, it would be interesting especially in regards to the pitch with three teams being based there. Bristol Bears Women still play most of their games at Shaftesbury Park in Frenchay but even their season ticket renewal announcement advised that they'd be planning on three AG games next season.

The question was asked at the recent Fans Forum, and Lauren Smith did say that she'd love for the team to eventually outgrow the RHPC.
I think clubs such as Arsenal & Chelsea are also getting there with Meadow Park & Kingsmeadow recently, hence why they're having more games at the Emirates & Stamford Bridge respectively but haven't reached enough levels yet to fill out that particular stadia

Interesting point last week made by the West Ham Ladies defender Lucy Parker that they are the only team in the WSL  not to have played at their corresponding  men's team ground this season, in fact they havent played there since 2019 even though they've been in a FA Cup semi final. 

Uplifting interview with Bobby Copping on TALKSPORT with White & Jordan today. Just shows how far you can go with a little determination after having to retire at 19 from a sport you love https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/apr/29/bobby-copping-peterborough-footballer-whose-life-changed-with-one-header

Suspect announcement was delayed until after England game and Harry Kane could be bought up to speed of situation although I suspect  he already knew as when he was asked about Conte after the game today he deflected the question.

Nice to see that the Bristol City banner  has got prominent visibility 

15 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

Perhaps it would be a good idea to make all yellow cards to be 10/15 minutes in the Sin Bin.

It's one thing we could take from Rugby. The other being the referee miked up so we all can hear the reason for the decision. 

https://www.thepfa.com/news/2023/3/22/significant-changes-to-non-league-contracts-from-next-season

1 hour ago, Eddie Hitler said:

 

Geoff was always great at giving Mark Ashton sufficient rope with which to hang himself.  "Why did you appoint Dean above all the other candidates you could have chosen during that lengthy appointmenst procedure?"  "Um, he's, um.... a decent human being!"

I generally only listen to him with regard to City and he does always come across as being genuinely enthusiastic for the team.

When I used to be close enough to listen to RB on Saturday afternoons he was equally enthusiastic about Rovers and, while they were up there, Yeovil.

He likes all the local teams IMHO, I have never heard so much as a single dig at any of them.

The only bias he has, and I am sure that he would freely admit to this, is that his lifelong club is Liverpool.  Though he very rarely mentions this.

Not sure that it's correct that he hasn't had a dig at any of the local teams as he will call them out when they deserve it and question why a particular player has been left out or played in a different position. Always gives time to the old players and any charity events Fair to all sides and just wants them to do well. 

7 hours ago, ohhhshauntaylor said:

I’m exiled from Bris, so use commuting time to catch up, but was in the right “zone” to listen in tonight- and I have to say really enjoyed the show. 
We’re lucky to have Geoff as a broadcaster, and despite his Gas links, he’s a very good impartial asset to Radio Bristol. 

I thought the panel tonight we’re also very good- seemed to speak a lot of sense and give balanced opinions on various topics (including the new kit ) 

I think from memory all of the guests tonight had been on before, and all the guests Geoff has offer differing opinions (far better than you know who post game on the phone)

We’re fortunate to have some great BCFC podcasts, OTIB and also SOTC- and all offer a  good balance of views and opinions! 

Let's hope that the local radio cuts don't include SOTC. Whilst live local sports commentary will continue under the plans I'm not so sure about programmes such as SOTC.

18 minutes ago, grifty said:

We're playing him in the wrong position. He is not a target man, or an Andi Weimann type player. He's a technical player who would be most suited to the role Scott plays.

Maybe that's the intention when Scott goes

20 hours ago, Slacker said:

There is talk of course that Alex may be sold and loaned back to us.I can't honestly see that happening but his development here is obviously very impressive so it's not impossible a Prem team would allow him to continue his short term progression here.

I think that like Mr Smith said,it will mostly be driven by who leaves in the summer.Nige is clearly not a huge fan of loans and isn't afraid to use the academy. Will be interesting to see the next crop youngsters coming through. Tinnion is doing amazing things there.The senior players we do have seem to be having a really positive impact with them too

 

I think that was a possible option if he went to Spurs. Of course we don't know who the Spurs manager will be next season.

Suggestion on TALK SPORT that he replaces Ruben Neves @Wolves

1 hour ago, BigTone said:

Condensed Version 

Blackpool;

12:30 kick.off on Sky

COYR

Also on Talksport 2