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Not often I'm upset by a defeat but this was really s#it.

With a different ref they would have had 2 possibly 3 on a yellow first half, which changes a lot. 

The pen well either you're fouled and you go down or you're not, it doesn't happen as an after thought. The winner was just unlucky.

On a positive it has proved to me I still care!

I think the meltdown has already started on the taking the knee thread!

On 27/06/2022 at 22:18, Tin Soldier said:

Agreed Stockholm was sketchy to say the least after the England game, but Italia 90 was just as bad.
They were riding around on there scooters stabbing England fans up the backside and then driving off - cowards. Lots of England got stabbed. Having said that, they were great days as England fans just took the place over.
It is all a bit chilled out nowadays which is probably just as well.

Going back a decade and a bit v Belgium in Turin still have a scar.

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

If you ever listened properly to a GJ interview he actually talked a lot, laughed at his own jokes but said nothing meaningful at all.

What LJ did was talk a load a bollocks thinking that we’d all be able impressed with his knowledge of the game.

As for becoming a clone of his father I was referring to him playing some decent stuff when he was first appointed but gradually over time he started producing the same dreary shite that his dad had. 

I reckon is part of the Johnson DNA………..

Pot/ Kettle. GJ was Aristotle compared to you! 

Just admit it, he verbally spanked your arse and you haven't been able to sit down since. Move on.

22 minutes ago, swanker said:

Funnily enough I watched the highlights of both games recently. What a team and season that was!

Totally agree. In 50 years of supporting City definitely one of the finest. Cap doffed to GJ for getting the best out of mediocrity. Don't think any of those players went on to much so top management.

1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

I was strongly against the signing of Wells. It was a vanity signing of a player in the most purple patch of all the purple patches in purple patch town. It was expensive, unnecessary, and typified the Ashton style.

I am aware I am being petty, but I'm glad it's Weimann who's hit the milestone first. He's an absolute pro, and was a good signing (and re-signing).

Agree, it's not Wells himself I have an issue with. More what he represents.

And what is that exactly?

15 minutes ago, Steve Watts said:

In what way? LJ acted as a good foil for Marvs deficiency - i.e. his inability to make a pass of more than 5 yards.  LJ got injured against Watford and the form after that is stark.  All we needed was to hold on for the win against Stoke after leading at half time and we'd have finished 2nd.  Or if we'd won just two of the matches we lost we'd be looking at the same.  It was fine margins that season, but it derailed when LJ was out of the team.

Good post. Age plays tricks on the older mind!

Been to both, hated Rangers loved Celtic, come on you Bhoys.

HNM is exceptional. Rather pay him and Scott top dollar than sign end of career journeymen like King.

Massengo has been magnificent.

My M O M he did so much that was good and proved he nan do it for 90.

Massengo was a game changer as well. Hunted, harried and created. Everything that James doesn't.

26 minutes ago, Taz said:

Do you need help with the quote function? 

No but thanks for asking, I was just trying to add something meaningful to the debate!

On 12/12/2021 at 08:39, Fontaineofallknowledge said:

Loans are a bit pointless unless you really think we might go down with current squad? I know Jan is more difficult than the summer to get talent in but I'd like to see us getting a few Tanner/Atkinson like signings. Ones that fit the profile of player nige wants, that can help this season but that will clearly improve for years 2/3 of the project and have sell on value.

Assuming nige plans to ultimately move to a back 4-id like to see a physical/mobile striker, a left back, an attacking midfielder and a winger in Jan. all above 6 foot, good injury records, have pace and can handle the ball! 
 

Would try and get rid of JD & Palmer if at all possible-not niges type of player.  Then try and get rid of wells and replace with a vardy type player in the summer. 

On 11/12/2021 at 20:03, Swede said:

I guess I am in the minority here but I firmly believed the way forward was with KP45, with Afobe in tandem. While I would admit he's lost his way since, there is so much talent in abundance just simply going to waste.

He has to look at himself but I also think it's up to the coaches to find the key to unlock the undoubted potential & get the best out of each & every player in the squad and that includes KP45.

 

 

On 17/12/2021 at 22:06, Ronnie Sinclair said:

I am - West Brom's kit is making it an easier watch than it might have been otherwise 

On 18/12/2021 at 22:55, YGBjammy said:

Utterly bizarre. I guess Scott has looked okay at RWB but even thats not ideal. Pring seemed an obvious choice, even if you only play him for 70mins then get DaSilva on for 20? 

On 19/12/2021 at 15:41, Lrrr said:

 

On 24/12/2021 at 16:29, Roger Red Hat said:

 

On 30/12/2021 at 23:47, BCFCGav said:

We have to put a complaint in against that ref. We’ve been ******* robbed of any chance in that game. He needs to be seriously scrutinised. Never felt so fuming after a match.

On 01/01/2022 at 14:42, Taz said:

Disgraceful. We clearly need something to bolster the squad, and 12 hours 43 minutes after the window has opened we have nothing.

Same old City, always playing catch up.

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We were undone by a terrible ref. Thought we played pretty well. No way we go down. Feeling optimistic. 

We are 10v12 you just know they will get a late one but it will be down to some terrible reffing. 

We have been undone by a poor ref. As far as fan reaction is concerned I honestly didn't know anyone cared anymore. I would suggest if you don't get the angry reaction then football isn't for you!

At the moment I would suggest TB is a squad player who is getting more playing time than he would should others be fit. His faults are there for all to see but so are his attributes. He will improve, that is certain and playing will help, but to single him out is unfair. Plenty of others can be criticised for their commitment and performance but seem to get away with it. Maybe it's because he's 6ft3 he's more noticeable lets hope it's nothing else.

Alex Scott. His discipline, control and skill set are exceptional for a teenager, particularly in an unfamiliar role. That and Massengos energy levels and Atkinsons composure were the things that stood out for me today. The future looks brighter.

Just now, steviestevieneville said:

How many times have they had players sent off against them the last few years . 

In fairness it was and they have been the better team this half. Much as it hurts to say it.

The passing by both teams is absolutely woeful!

It's a 2 footed lunge. Ref bottled it. Doesn't detract from our total capitulation though.

18 minutes ago, tin said:

We sure could’ve have had him before he went to Everton. He was on a family holiday in Florida, cut it short and was on his way to sign for us only to be told when he landed that Pulis got the job instead. If I recall correctly, that was a SL decision and it led to the other board members (Laycock and Davidson?) resigning. No guarantees he’d have done it here, but the rest as they say is history. Glad to see him succeeding and West Ham’s patience paying off.

Well I didn't want to add the bones to the story as there's enough witch hunting going on. He has proved himself to be a man of ability and integrity in what he does and we missed a trick. Spent an afternoon with Walter Smith a decade or so ago who named him as the best Scottish Manager since Jock Stein. Not a bad accolade.

West Ham are so well organised and have a plan, polar opposite of BCFC at the moment.

Well Im not one to look back but to think we could have had Moyes at AG . Where would we be now?

44 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

My gut reaction is that Vyner had a decent enough game bar the penalty he game away.

I thought he was one of our better players.

There is no competitiveness in midfield. We are relying on a 20 year old to do the work of 3. TB, AW, CO, anonymous.