Norn Iron

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OTIB has been, like DaveFevs alluded, a lifeline especially during the past couple of years. 

What though has really irked me and  has shown up the social media faults (in this case OTIB) is that some on here  can't accept others have an opinion contrary to yours. There will be others who cannot or will not be able to have an informed, mature and intelligent debate on points that I have made. Just because you disagree doesn't mean you have to vent words of negativity at me as if I'm a useless and worthless individual who has alternative opinion. 

I have watched City through the thick and thin years since the 70s. If I say we have players in the academy not showing bite and aggression that's needed, then it is my opinion based on nearly 50 years of watching professional football. To then diss me because I'm not watching a game through rose (red) tinted spectacles is a shame and produces a slanging match instead of a discussion. 

OTIB shows how many of us care so much about this silly little team based in BS3. It's not the be all and end all in life. Start showing more respect to other posters, even if you disagree with their thought process. Respect will keep more people engaged in OTIB instead of leaving. 

Final question....if you had made a fortune would you re-invest money, tax dodge or otherwise, in BCFC? Steve and Maggie did.

Show some respect to show how much you care...in all walks of life, family and of course BCFC!

Great thread Spudski.

You nailed it regarding the TC years....and I was there.

Whether I was helping out the Junior Reds in the first 2 formative years as their steward or on Coach 2 or travelling by car....I was there. Why? Because BCFC was there.

I now live in Northern Ireland. In September I did what the photos below confirm. Why? Because it is in my blood. I'm not looking for acknowledgement.

There are a couple on here who can vouch for me but that's not the point. I went to all that planning 2 months ago because it's BCFC. I'm now a full time carer to my wife so extra planning was important.

Was it worth it? Yes.

A win was a bonus....and what a bonus at QPR.

Why though go to all that hassle? Because ever since the seventies this club has got into my blood. End of. 

It will always be the case.

PS are my shares from 1982 worth anything?

How many of the houses in the background are the same colour today?

Those were the days!

To celebrate today's victory, I have opened the Lockwood that has been bottled for a further 2 weeks. Ok, I'd have opened the bottle had we lost or Barnsley had equalised in the 90th minute!

The official description is spot on. The bottling has resulted in more depth and the fruit (apples) has mellowed. The carbonisation is superb courtesy of the carb drop. The Grolsch bottle has done its job brilliantly as well. Is it my kind of lager? Not really. Give me an ale any day. However my non-beer drinker has had a swig and declared it a winner!

Pic1 is the beer fully brewed and conditioned 2 weeks ago.

Pic2 is the beer straight out of the fridge having been chilled for last 48 hours.

Pic3 just poured. The clarity is great as well. Was cloudy a fortnight ago.

7 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

The same people moaning that a few youngsters are second best against bottom of the league would be fuming if say Sam Bell wasn’t available on Saturday because he got injured in an U23 match that we decided we really needed to win for some bizarre reason.

We had the same the last time our U23’s lost (our only defeat I think) against Peterborough. I know we all want things to be better at first team level but give 15 year old kids a break ffs!!

I wasn't moaning. Are your comments aimed at me?

7 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

But they are a very young team, that’s the whole point. We are using this game as learning for young kids. Would you rather we put out a strong team just to win a meaningless U23 match and not give a few kids some great learning experience against older lads so they can see where they need to get to?

Great question. Yes. Give all the youngsters a chance. I seem to be the target here for posting on what I am watching.  Am I supposed to watch this game with rred tinted glasses? I switched on not knowing that we were playing such a young team.

0-2

Wiles-Richards looks a promising keeper. 

7 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

15 this one, I am sure you can find plenty of things to criticise him for in the next 20 minutes.

Please explain. I haven't criticised any player merely the style of player. More than happy not to post any more 

Just now, Port Said Red said:

15 this one, I am sure you can find plenty of things to criticise him for in the next 20 minutes.

I don't tend to criticise.

1 minute ago, Numero Uno said:

Aren’t our Under 23’s top of the league? Isn’t this an exceptionally young team we’ve put out? There might lie the answer?

Yes, a very young team. It would be nice to see them play as well as QPR though who are bottom of the league

QPR are full of ideas and skilful players who can attack with the ball.

We can huff and puff but only in our own half! 

Reuben Mac just entered the field of play

1 minute ago, Port Said Red said:

In what way? 

Good question. Defence is holding up but no midfield bite. It's as if the team think we can score by catching QPR asleep. 

Qpr one up.
It's so like watching our current first team

14 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

The Great Rock n Roll Swindle is such a great record. I've got so many mermories of playing the LP in the 6th form common room and thinking we were so punk and so rebellious. We weren't    

1979, I was 18    **** if only I could turn back time

If I could find a way....

Cher. Not known for being a punk!

44 minutes ago, Maltshoveller said:

When does Emerson come in 

Palmer unavailable unless Nige releases him.

2 hours ago, elhombrecito said:

The Barbers of Eritrea. That's my new band name sorted 

The Barbers Of Eritrea.

Cutting their first single soon.

I spoke to a Solar Panel fitter yesterday. When asked what the Government might offer after Glasgow's Summit, he immediately responded with grants for batteries. He said this is the rumour going around the industry currently.

3 minutes ago, IThinkThatOnesRooney said:

The squads like Guinness. Needs time to settle.

But which Guinness? 

If it's non-alcoholic,I'd take a 0.0 as a result!

2 hours ago, maxjak said:

  I have been concerned for a while about the possible levels of coaching       ........at the High Performance Centre  (Misnomer?).  

Nope. It's at Abbots Leigh. Misnomer Norton is too far away for a High Performance Centre!

The game will be shown on Sky Arena channel according to app.

Unless I'm mistaken, Michelle's husband or a close relative, has been known to post on here. I posted my thoughts when she was off on maternity and got a worded response of thanks etc..

My Welsh friend over here in Norn Iron, thinks she's great and would want her as the Ambassador for Wales based in Belfast!

My wife was in hospital for the last 2 months of pregnancy with our only child. Anyone that can fly the flag for HG and other major pregnancy issues/illnesses deserves the plaudits and encouragement. Keep going Michelle!

5 minutes ago, northsomersetred said:

The company I install for also do solar PV. 

On the jobs where i've been doing GSHP/ASHP and the customer has had solar PV fitted it's usually been between £7-9k with battery storage.

Would it be fair to assume the most you'll save on your electricity bill would be 20% pa for average couple at home most of the day?

Apologies if I am hijacking this thread but I would be grateful if anyone could tell me how much a decent battery storage system would cost for the solar panels.

Assume a home for 2 adults who generally will be in during the day. I understand the concept that this will help us in the daytime use of all domestic appliances. Batteries will help for night-time use. However, I haven't seen any estimates as to the cost. All I can see from MoneySavingExpert etc is that we can save around £95 to £230 per year off our normal electricity bill. I know that Northern Ireland is somewhat North of Bristol but it would give me a good idea of what I can expect. BTW, whilst we are still part of the UK we don't get the scheme you get re extra payments for selling electricity back to National Grid. We can sell but not under the scheme.

Any thoughts on the above would be welcomed.

Many thanks.

6 hours ago, Ska Junkie said:

Anybody ever fitted one? Seems quite simple but can you connect the 'waste' output to your domestic waste pipe under the sink or does it have to go into the main drain?

Mrs wants another toilet even though we've already got 2. 

Any advice would be more than welcome.

Tell Mrs SJ that even the French don't have 3 toilets. Toulouse is enough.

50 minutes ago, Masala said:

 

I really like the sound of the Dark Matters as well, that will be on my list soon

I'm not a big fan of Guinness but I have to say that Dark Matters is really good. Do the max for brewing and conditioning.  

1 hour ago, Masala said:

Resting peach face - I'm brewing them in chronological order by best before date. I've got until 6th November to kick that one off! Then Uplands, Space Hopper and then 4 Saisons!

Really looking forward to your reviews.  I have Uplands conditioning right now. I won't do Peach Face as fruit shouldn't be in beer! Space Hopper has rave reviews but too strong for me.