INCRED

3 minutes ago, Percy Pig said:

He'll get his chance from the bench soon, and when he does, he'll have to produce to take the shirt from those in possession if they can continue their form. 

It's great management, I think. No more tombola nonsense. A small, tight knit squad all with a good chance of playing and needing to maintain performance levels when they do!

 

I can see Mehmeti getting 20 mins today for his home debut 

Along with Cooper at Forest, Nathan Jones grinds my gears 

Pitch side **** during games and needs taking down a peg or two 

There always seems to be one team that makes a late push and comes from nowhere, we would need a lot of luck with injuries and the majority of the team retaining the form they have shown as well as the new players hitting the ground running 

Its been done before but the odds are stacked against us - unless the refs start handing out Pens to us like confetti

19 minutes ago, CiderJar said:

I can't believe I witnessed this either, but if I have to so do you.
 

 

thought he was going to cry after the fifth went in 

MTG 

Two footed with powerful shot in both 

looks good on the clips I’ve seen 

16 minutes ago, LeeJohnsonsFlatCap said:

 

The Manchester of the South apparently - music scene rather than football 

They think Weimann is our only player of any note so let them carry on thinking that - hopefully our youngsters can surprise them and give them a game 

43 minutes ago, CrackingCheeseGromit said:

Or conversely, holding back to avoid injury.

You think NP will be looking for that in training and matches and accept it??

If I was one of our players, I would be busting a gut in the games before this tie to ensure I was selected 

Hopefully this is reflected in results and performances in the coming weeks 

8 minutes ago, Wanderingred said:

PROS

Some of the best players in the world will be playing af Ashton Gate.

Guaranteed sell out crowd and ££££.

Good publicity

A great learning curve for our players to face a team of that quality.

CONS

Not particularly winnable.

Potential distraction from the league.

Hangers on and day trippers will be scrounging for tickets.

Can’t really complain overall.

The 2018 team v MC in my opinion had a bit more about them than current squad. As long as we don’t get embarrassed I will be happy and put in a decent performance 

Please no red & silver plastic flags like the semi final game

2 minutes ago, Dan Robin said:

Many problems for our club in recent seasons, but the Academy is giving us joys and could play an important role in our future plans, even when finances will be better.

sometimes the joy of seeing lads scouted at a very young age and coming through the academy to the first team and contributing to a performance like that today is far greater than any other 

Seen it in the 70s and starting to see it again now, NP deserves credit by trusting them as do BT and the academy staff & coaches for the work they put in to develop them 

25 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

Ex-City of course so I’m sure many will feel the same, but I do really like Cotterill as a guy. He’s clearly mad as a fox, very intense and emotive - but he’s someone I’d really like to succeed.

Genuinely nice bloke and was fortunate to have a brief chat with him a few years ago whilst queuing in Costa coffee

Passionate about football, still has a massive soft spot for us but felt hard done by and how it ended at City 

2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

Yeah probably fair. I’m just a bit gobsmacked that an agent has come out on social media and completed what looks to be a pre-emptive defence. I can’t think it would happen based on just fanbase unrest so feels to be more of getting defence in early in advance of a club potential decision.

In him posting it, it’s made me feel that Nige leaving is all the more likely.

Easier for the new CEO to pull the trigger now rather than Gould who appeared to get on well with NP

Getting players who are injured back playing and bringing in some quality loans will define our season post World Cup 

We always do well second half of the season don’t we????

2 minutes ago, pillred said:

Our win against Preston is looking more and more impressive.

And our wins v Blackburn & Luton 

Joey Barton at risk of the sack???

1 minute ago, collier said:

Naismith again!! Always has a goal giving mistake in him ffs.

How many mistakes is that now so far this season ffs 

17 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Nige and Curtis went to watch him play for Oxford and saw masses of potential to develop his skill set and they’ve clearly been working with him to that aim and his impressive performances have shown.

Excellent work from the coaching team - Sykes is becoming a very decent player indeed.

I’ve been impressed with him also, good ability on the ball, good crosser, works really hard and he fully deserves his place in the team based on his form 

Wilson/Tanner to come in if his form or fitness dips 

1 hour ago, Sheltons Army said:

Quite right

He said so , post match about the amount of hard work starting to come to some fruition

Anyone think the upturn in fortunes coincided with Jason Euell arriving and possibly working with the forwards??

I think it’s only Massengo who could go for nothing next summer as Scott, Conway & Semenyo still have at least 12 months, we could let HNM go in January without too much impact and go for it in the new year. If we fail then expect summer 23 to bring in big bucks 

Oh dear!!

5 hours ago, Will b11 said:

It’s been a while since I’ve had this excitement to get down the gate for games, hopefully we can recreate similar atmospheres we had for the Luton and Cardiff games, 2-1 win I’m going for. 

Just to warn you I am coming down tonight for my first game of the season and I have a shocking win record when I attend - Sorry  

5 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

My mind immediately goes to Elland Road and a certain , major, FA Upset  !

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Yes, I was about 8 then and went on a city coach 2pm kick off on a Wednesday if I recall correctly 

7 hours ago, Davefevs said:

I think he is a natural no9 / striker.  Is he conventional, maybe not, but I do think he’s a natural.  But it’s just words, so feel free to ignore me

His record suggests otherwise

8 hours ago, AshtonRobin21 said:

I agree. The sooner Kalas returns to full fitness, the better. 

If he can return to previous form, we could be very strong. 

Fine margins in this division. 

Don’t be surprised if Kalas goes before deadline day - just got a feeling NP doesn’t rate him and would free up some big wages 

Just my gut feeling