JBFC II

3-1 now to Manor Farm, Owen Howe with 2 goals, taking him to 26 for the season

Manor Farm 2-1 up at frome in the play offs. Would be one of the biggest results in their recent history if they could win tonight

34 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said:

Ask most fans to draw up a “strongest” or “rightful” Premier League, and I don’t think you will get too many saying Fulham.

I guess it depends on the age group. 

I grew up with Fulham being a regular player in the Premier League, including the European run in 2010, whereas the likes of Wednesday, Leeds or Forest were more of a feature in league one than the top flight. 

Over the Premier League era I'd say Fulham probably edge in as a 'rightful' Premier League club (whatever that means!)

They really are massive

21 hours ago, 2015 said:

What about Goalkeeper back ups we've had?
Chris Weale, Mike Stowell, Stuart Naylor, Ronnie Sinclair, Luke Steele, Dean Gerken how would they rank as back ups? At least 2 or 3 of them had memorable moments in a City shirt

None of them come close to Dave Richards. 
 

Never conceded a goal for us, and won the title playing a key role. City legend in my eyes

3 hours ago, harrys said:

If we stick with him then we are relegation certainties next season, he could barely be any worse, we can’t afford NOT to sack him

I’m not sure. 
 

Admittedly I’ve not been able to watch much of us this season, but I do get the feeling that we certainly wouldn’t be better off with another manager right now, especially when we consider the history the lansdowns have at appointing managers. 
 

I think giving him the summer and then until at least November, is the right thing to do. He’s been poor thus far, but he has enough contacts in the game and enough pedigree, to strengthen us for next year imo

4 hours ago, billywedlock said:

LJ wins this hands down . Left the club with 38m debts and a squad that no one wants . Pearson is one of the best we have ever had . Created 40/50 m talent from the academy in 12 months . Extraordinary performance when dealing with the squad inherited . 

Says a lot about our club really that a fan can claim that a manager with a 25% win ratio is ‘one of the best we’ve ever had’. 
 

I think we should stick with Pearson (as realistically we can’t afford to sack him and replace him with someone better) but what’s he done thus far to be one of the best managers we’ve had in the last 20 years?

5 hours ago, Andrew_V1 said:

I think he was referring to the Tammy season where we survived the game before last day of the season.

I think a lot have forgotten just a how dire LJ’s first full season was

 

I’m aware what season he was referring to. I still think it’s very selective from the poster though, totally ignoring where we were at when LJ took over and even where we ended up at the end of that season. 
 

There was clear improvements on the pitch (aided by the financial support no doubt), even when comparing the 16/17 season to the 15/16, under Cotts, where we were looking incredibly likely to go down

18 hours ago, Sheltons Army said:

Wonder Coach inherited Cotts Promotion side , plus Kodja (And had us in a real relegation scrap 18 months into his ‘reign’, despite signings and Abraham’s goals)

Pearson inherited a demotivated , shambolic squad , lacking leaders or cohesion ....... the squad left behind by ...........Johnson & Holden

To be fair that’s incredibly selective. 
 

He inherited a side who were already in a relegation scrap and left them in mid table, with some highs and lows along the way. Yes financially him (but mainly Ashton) screwed us over, but positionally we haven’t seen anything better than under LJ as a club since his dad, 13 years ago

7 minutes ago, MarcusX said:

Looked a pen in the stadium in real time 

To be fair, was right in front of it and first thought was the defender got the ball. Can definitely see why it was originally given though

Travelling in their millions again I see... 

58 minutes ago, beaverface said:

Would City have any interest in developing Ashton Gate to become a stadium contender for 2028?

Doubt it. 

With our average attendances this season I'd be very surprised if the club felt they could afford to expand the stadium any further, especially with our financial position. I can't see a couple of 2nd rate group games in the euros making much of a difference 

Just now, IAmNick said:

In the interview above he said he couldn't disagree with them! I assume it was about the game rather than him in that case..!

Mainly about the game with some frustration aimed at him from what I could hear. No surprise he couldn't disagree, we weren't very good tonight and anyone travelling all the way up to Barnsley deserved better! 

36 minutes ago, BasSavage88 said:

Go on......

Was stood next to them. 

Nothing too 'dramatic' but just people voicing their frustrations. Pearson stood and listened before heading off down the tunnel. 

After tonight I think it's perfectly reasonable for people to complain, especially after making that journey. Pearson didn't look massively impressed but obviously understood why there was such frustration from the support 

Our defence is woeful, schoolboy stuff from set pieces. 

Fans have kept it entertaining but the stuff on the pitch really hasn't been great. Still feel like we have the ability to get something from this though. 

No matter the result I've had a free scarf and a free hot chocolate, who am I to complain?!

1 minute ago, italian dave said:

Free scarf and free drink! 

That hot chocolate was worth the journey! 

Free scarf and all. Fair play to the other 200 or so who have made it 

Just now, Port Said Red said:

Is Max injured? Not even benched,

Was injured v Swansea last week 

Could be 

Bentley 

Kalas Klose Williams

Scott Weimann Massengo Dasilva

Semenyo Bell Martin

Or something similar…

Either way, that’s a bizarre team. Feels like Pearson making a statement about the lack of options he has

Nearly there now, expecting a wet, cold and windy experience. But then, having been to Holker Street 6 weeks back I feel prepared! 

Feel positive about getting a result, we've looked much better as of late so hopefully can continue that through to today

1 hour ago, BCFC Grim said:

Thanks for that. Was going ask if televised anywhere.

On BT Sport as well if you want English commentary!

1 hour ago, Midred said:

Why's the game being played at the Spurs ground?

It’s Sarries Big game called ‘the Showdown’ that’s basically an opportunity for them to play in a bigger stadium once a year. Bath and Quins do similar and Newcastle have done it in the past as well iirc

39 minutes ago, Harry said:

Late to the party on this one, but if anyone has a spare adult ticket, I’m now on the lookout. 

There’s actually 6 available on the website so if you’re quick you may be able to get one of them

11 minutes ago, Maltshoveller said:

They should have that opportunity

but

People who dont agree with their actions should also be allowed to voice their views 

So therefore taking the knee shouldn’t be ‘banned’ as @Alan Dicks suggested

1 hour ago, Alan Dicks said:

There are so many things that we as human beings should  be against in life.

killings, rape, stabbings, child abuse, the abuse of women, modern day slavery, killings and torture of religious folk etc etc etc.

For two years now footballers have took the knee for one single thing…. Racism ….

Has their message converted one single racist to a non racist???

 

 

 

 

 

Is that the point of it though?

Isnt this more a stand of solidarity against racism, saying that the vast majority of us find it unacceptable and we’re going to take a united stand to highlight that. 

That may not lead to anybody who is racist turning away from that, but it shows that the vast majority of us are united against it, which is surely an important message to send out in a time where so many are divided against eachother?