Sarumred

No problem for me.

2 minutes ago, JP Hampton said:

Gary O saying it how it is on RB

Gary on SOTC on Monday.

Well written. Always enjoy reading Matt Withers articles on Brisol Live.

Sacked after just 12 games. Absolutely ridiculous. 

35 minutes ago, shahanshahan said:

City Women Fans Forum finally announced. Lauren Smith & Gavin Marshall will be taking questions from supporters.
Monday 4th March, 6:30pm, in the Supporters Club & Trust Bar.
Free tickets available to book

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/book-your-seat-at-our-womens-fans-forum/

Hope someone asks about the lack of investment to improve the squad to give us a better chance of staying in the WSL.

29 minutes ago, county exile said:

Scored again, 4th league match running, in 3rd minute of this afternoon's match at Walsall. Deflected off another player's shot - but they all count. 

Not according to BBC. Morris scored their first.

6 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said:

This 'build it and they will come' fantasy.

From their forum:-

 ........there is a lot of gas support out there and not just in Bristol, I’ve seen far more gas shirts in Wiltshire than city ones.

I have lived in Wiltshire for 59 years. I cannot recall ever seeing a Rovers shirt in Wiltshire.

It is mostly Bath rugby shirts, the odd City shirt, the odd Swindon shirt (only in the Swindon area), plus of course the usual PL team shirts in the age groups where winning a trophy makes for playground bragging rights.

 

I can concur with that having lived in Wiltshire for the last 62 years.

Just now, Davefevs said:

That’s not what he said at all.  He said on Thursday he is involved in the process (not just at the end), regularly getting data and clips from recruitment team onto his “device” so that he can review along the way.

Correct. The only part he doesn't get involved is the "financials".

2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

So with the signings we've made, does this mean that the likes of Omar Taylor-Clarke and Marlee Francois aren't expected to be good enough in the next 12 months.

It certainly looks that way.

Coming back to train with first team on Mondays and Tuesdays when Aldershot don't have a mid week game. Similarly for SPH.

I first watched city in the 50's and were commonly known as the robins that far back.

What is their club record fee?

When does the WSL window shut?

Brings back many memories. Some good and some not so good.

On 09/01/2024 at 16:56, Norn Iron said:

I wrote to the streaming site as I wasn't getting any audio feed on my laptop or phone.

They've just written back to say that it must have been an isolated case as nobody else has complained.

Bearing in mind the commentary was on Radio Briz anyway, I'd be grateful if there were other fans trying to listen on the official City stream and can let me know by posting on this thread. Please post as well if you were able to listen on Robins Audio Feed.

I can't believe it is just me as an isolated case, especially as I heard the automatic voice saying 'Framed' but then not getting an audio feed.

 

Not Just you. The BCFC app didn't even give me the option of the audio feed and so I switched to BBC sounds and listened to the Radio Bristol commentary from there. I may be wrong but this may have been the case in previous seasons for fa cup matches.

1-0 to Bournemouth. 

Working now for me.

2 minutes ago, Norn Iron said:

Just written again to them. Let's see what happens.

Me too. 

Anyone having a problem? 

3-5-2 ?

I had many of those autographs in an autograph book back in the day but sadly lost after several house moves.

Whose on this evening? I'll listen later via bbc sounds.

2 minutes ago, jambodinho said:

Could Meerholz be the lad tinnion said we’d had an approach from a premier league team from? 

I don't think so. He said the lad was only 16 and Meerholz is older.

Matt Taylor sometime in the next 24 hours according to Bristol Live.

17 minutes ago, Erithacus said:

The main thing I'll take away today is the feeling that this team is slowly starting to get to grips with the system Lauren Smith has put in place and that they are up to WSL level. It's taken a little longer than desired but it is becoming the standard we need now. For the first half we kept United at bay and were more than up for a tussle. It was in no way the battering that some were whispering - and I think this will be the way forwards from here on.

It was somewhat of a shock to see the Dolman Stand so full (more so than the previous day?), as well as a smattering of fans in the South Stand. I imagine United brought quite a few but it is clear that Bristol has more Lioness fans than City fans.

No surprise to see a 5-4-1 out formation, but the burden really fell on the midfield once again. Without Furness, I did wonder how we would cope with the jewellery of United's international set, but I was encouraged to see the way the players were focussed on the gameplan and applied themselves so strongly. No-one was starstruck; everyone got stuck in. Some superstars didn't get the sort of reception they thought they would. More, please!

Liv CLark in goal has attracted some criticism lately but I thought she had a much improved game and was blameless for the two conceded. Her shot-stopping was first rate and frustrated the attacks well. Defensively, we worked well as a back 5 and the central defenders were usually in control of things. With the few chances that United did fashion, there were solid blocks and tight marking across the line. Considering the array of talent up against them, our girls showed no fear. Meg Connolly organised thoroughly, but the second-minute injury to Brooke Aspin was a big worry. Despite treatment the problem only got worse and she had to be stretchered off eventually. Hopefully it's not a serious knock. Chloe Mustaki came into the left of the line, with Layzell switching over to right. Even with the reshuffle, the defence stayed pretty solid.

In the middle of the park Napier, Rodgers and Morgan grafted hard all game, often in a defensive mode but were also able to stride forwards on the odd occasion and City created worthwhile attacks of their own. Although those chances were limited United weren't having it all their own way by any means. Abi Harrison started out wide left but soon came more into the middle to offer an outlet, as well as prompting play forwards. Thestrup was at times a lone figure but with Harrison linking up more as the game went on we looked a threat that meant United could not relax. Carrie Jones was always in the thick of things, often outshoning her more illustrious opponents and I'd give her the top rating today. The ongoing battle between Ella Toone and Jamie-Lee Napier was absorbing.

However, the bottom line is: we lost. A results business and all that. But there is a lot of mitigation, as we have matched one of Europe's top clubs and gavin them a game. More importantly, we showed more of what we are capable of and the team shows signs of improvement. Considering the absence of players like Furness, Murray, Hayles and so on, it was a gritty and determined performance today. If we can keep this momentum and build on it we will give ourselves more than a hope of survival this season. All in all, it was a heartening display from the Robins.

Good summary. I think the other thing we have to bear in mind is that our squad is very young and largely inexperienced at this level.