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Appalling thing to do while a player is injured and if conscious the player can even see/hear it on the two screens. Imagine him doing it while a player could actually be losing their life.

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Kasey Palmer is his own worst enemy. He has talent to make opponents idiotic, but rarely does this to his teams advantage. He is too predictable in what he does. He reminds me at times of Freeman. Receive ball near touchline and turn diagonally across the pitch. Opponents just shepherd him in front all the way and then he looks for a pass with no City player near him.

Of course he is here for the same reason as Andy King and even Chris Martin. To play some first team football as and when required to. Most importantly though, they are here to be the elder pros. To listen to our young ones, to give advice and sometimes a gentle kick up the backside. We haven't had this type of pro for several years. Still, just about, good enough for a game or three. There to teach and nurture the next generation. I once worked for a German company in England. In Germany, most companies move elder employees at all levels, sideways. To pass on their knowledge to those who have/will replace them before they retire or die. If we did that in UK, it would be seen as an insult to the one who is moved out of the firing line. Germans understand it as a positive for everyone. Is Pearson doing the same?

I was just trying to highlight that a twenty minute sub debut isn't the best way to decide how well an 18 years lad will progress. Also I'm not privy to Pearson's reasons for bringing him on. What I do believe is that NP knows exactly why he gave him his debut and trust that he would not risk his football career. If we can stay in this league at end of season, the club will benefit from the appearances last/this year by the City Academy boys.

No, Sir Gerry. In his first full season, plenty of City fans voiced very negative opinions about him. Tons of humble pie eaten I'm not saying Benarous will be as good. But experienced managers like Pearson do not throw 17 year old kids to the wolves. They know it will be tough but have confidence that the young one will not let anyone down easily.

How many of the members of this forum can remember the debut of a seventeen year old, still skinny and very raw in football terms? I can't remember his name but he did have one or two tidy games for two City's. Well you could be seeing the beginnings of another one!

Why? What has Palmer done during games that would get a place on the bench?

I was told once that I did not have to be friends with him. We just had to work together. So, as long as there is respect and honesty between Pearson and the squad, everything should be fine.

I agree with you that we should have higher expectations than my example. But in some ways, it doesn't matter if we finish 12th, 17th, or 21st. The simple aim for this season is to not be relegated. Staying in the Championship is absolutely essential. As for how we stay up, home wins will be essential. And to help this task, we need another striker who will convert enough chances to help get those wins. We, SL, has enough money to buy any player on the planet. It's how we comply with FFP that will be the bit of financial genius to do it.

Give it a rest. You really don't understand how difficult it is to redress the massive damage done in the last five years by the "Unmentionables". One point above the bottom three at the end of season will be a magnificent achievement by Pearson, coaches, medical staff, playing staff and supporters.

Managing people is relatively easy for the good managers as they can stay remote from the mass. Coaching needs are so different. Being firm yet being friendly can be a disaster if the latter prevails. And with a group of mickey taking, young footballers, it is very easy for a coach to lose control and respect.

Not a clue. No segregation. Away fans were usually spread out on all sides, possibly not at Stretford End. So hearing a lone voice in 47,000 is difficult. This was our second win at Old Trafford in four seasons. That was the day that I lost any respect and affection for Man U. The boy who cried all night after Munich, had grown up. Their manager Docherty, slagged City terribly to cover up their inadequacies. Donnie Gillies specialised in winning away games 1-0. Remember also Leeds!!!

All people who originate from Tonypandy are top quality and integrity whatever their line of work is. My Father and Grandmother both told me this when I was very young. Neither if them ever lied to me so the referee Mr Don must have been excellent!

I was there. Absolute heaven.

A defeat like that is devastating for everyone involved at the Club. From Lansdown and Pearson to a five year old child. We know that they had not recovered at West Brom but it is how we perform against Barnsley that will show what we are made of? Rebuilding the team's confidence will show how good Pearson and his senior pros are at man management. I can't go this Saturday because I've just had an operation that will take a while to recover from. I will be glued to the radio and would like everyone there to make a real noise in support of Our Bristol City Team.

I know nothing about the last sentence. In fact if memory is correct he signed Irishman Tommy Casey in March 1959 and he lasted at City until 1963 so I would not think that he was a problem in that respect. Dermot Curtis, the Republic of Ireland centre forward had left before Doherty arrived. He brought in Gordon Hopkinson, born in Sheffield, to replace the aged Ginger Peacock at right back. Also Roger Collinson, born South Yorkshire, another right back. The other two signed were John McCann, born Glasgow but no indication on religion found and Malcolm Graham, born in South Yorkshire. I never heard during this time about any racist, religious problems with the dressing room. In fact the split dressing room only became public knowledge, as far as I know, a couple of years after Doherty left the Club.

Do we really need to know about anyone's sexual, religious, food, ethnicity, etc preferences? As long as they do their job to the best of their ability, obey laws ofthe country, be a decent person in relation to others, why do we need this information.

He Kelly stayed with City for personal/family reasons.

So was I. What a long time ago! Dennis Bailey QPR, ex Rovers loan, also got three a few years after Mabbutt. I don't know of any others until Salah.

The move to Ashton Gate has had several effects. Firstly a significant increase in attendance figures. 20,000 plus! All seated has had some negative effect on crowd support noise simply because with over 10,000 ST's, the more noisy fans are spread out. The negative at any rugby match in an all seated stadium? Too many just there to drink, drink and drink some more. Are they really supporters or just out on a drinking social with mates? From five minutes after kick off to end of each half. This is the same whether Ashton Gate, Cardiff and Twickenham. If they allow drinks on terraces at football it will be intolerable. Only solution is to shut the bars during play.

I wonder if NP will bring him back on Jan 1 to play left centre in a three or left back in a four. Either way it would leave Pring to go left side midfield in three, four or five. The may make errors but are both hardworking and will help each other in defence and attack.

Wow!!!!!

As supporters we have to be confident because if we show any reservations before and early in the game, it could transfer to the players at a time when they really do need us behind them!