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Our stikers are too inconsistent and lack real quality.

10 hours ago, redkev said:

Do you have a spare 20million quid 

No but we will have soon

9 minutes ago, OliOTIB said:

Does Weimann offer anything apart from running and pointing at the same time?

Weimann and Wells are too inconsistent and should be sold in the summer and replaced with proper reliable goal scorers.

4 hours ago, headhunter said:

There's no denying Nigel had an unholy mess to clear up after the damage done through the profligacy of an off the leash Mark Ashton [and you have to blame SL for that] who was working with two, let's be honest, lightweight managers.

Here we are now with the decks cleared of financial mayhem with cash already in the bank from the sale of Semenyo and the coffers likely to be boosted massively by the sale of Scott putting us in a position of financial strength bettered only by those clubs receiving parachute payments.

On the field this season there has been progress and were it not for the autumn collapse after a stunning opening 8 games followed by a dip in the wake of the highly creditable performance  against Man City I believe we would certainly be in contention for a play off place now.

Nigel has one year left on his contract yet in the summer his actions in the transfer market, working alongside Brian Tinnion, are going to determine the on the field shape of the team for the next three years. For me it would make sense to give him another year now perhaps with a two way exercisable option for a second. Manager at Bristol City is probably one of the safest jobs in football and, while some may disagree, if you are a player contemplating a move here in the summer and you know you are one of the current manager's top picks I think you're more likely to sign  knowing he's here for at least 2 years of your typical 3 year contract.

I'm not a fan of Pearson but that contract extension now seems the right thing to do.

In this latest episode of FBC podcast in addition to reviewing the performance at Watford we debate that in 23/24 anything less than match the efforts of Luton & Millwall who look destined for places in the play offs should be considered failure. Here's a link to listen: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2g95c-13e327c

 

 

Absolutely not. We should wait for the first 5 or 6 games of next season to see if his summer changes have improved us.

At the moment we are not good enough and although he may have stabilized the team, we are still massively inconsistent, don't look like play off potential and he needs to up his game. 

We don't want to be stuck with a 'dud' on a long term contract again....just good business sense.

Ps..I hope he does succeed.

1 hour ago, And Its Smith said:

He was written off by virtually all of us.  Another example of a player being given enough chances to reach the level needed. Massively impressive this season.  League one at best?  Nope 

Like most centre backs - even the quality ones - sometimes prone to the odd glaring error. But if the good stuff outweighs the bad stuff then happy days.

12 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said:

It’s an impossible job for anyone. The club is a basket case

Not really.....they are just a big club who demand success....that doesn't make them a basket case. 

If Leicester think that  Nige will offer than what he did all those years ago, they will be sorely disappointed.

I have seen Cornick play a few times before he came to us and he was superb. 

More creative rather than prolific goal scorer.

Really don't know where that has gone but I hope it comes back. 

42 minutes ago, Wanderingred said:

…. Plus you’ve got posters fighting with each other.

 

 

 

 

All those criticisms are totally warranted after a dire performance like that......in the same way that we praise the team when they do well. 

Pathetic. We may be safe and have no chance of play offs but it isn't too much to expect Nige to motivate this team to play with some fight.  

1 minute ago, pillred said:

Why is it no matter how crap a team are in the games leading up to playing us somehow against us they suddenly play like world beaters.

If your opposition is poor it can make you look like world beaters

27 minutes ago, tin said:

I find the negativity a bit odd. Before Preston away, if I was offered seven points from nine I’d have jumped at it. 

Had we beaten Wigan last night, and drawn with Norwich or Preston, people would be happier. But the end result is exactly the same. 

I can also understand resting that trio ahead of what looks like our toughest test in a while at Sunderland. 

You are allowed to say when we have put in a poor performance...and last night was a poor performance.

Yes great with the unbeaten run but don't be frightened to point out if occasionally we don't play very well or players look poor.

Don't worry Nige ain't going anywhere! 

Oh that play off final....tactics were not to lose it and it backfired

3 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

 

 

Thought I'd look to see how we are doing in comparison to last season (and beyond).

Goals against looks the biggest improvement (other than the 3 seasons between 2017-2020).

Be interesting to revisit in 5 games.

Bristol City's record after 30 matches in the same league/division

	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts *	Comparison
2022-2023	30	10	9	11	40	39	39	-
2021-2022	30	9	7	14	39	54	34	+ 5 pts
2020-2021	30	12	3	15	29	41	39	0 pts
2019-2020	30	14	8	8	44	40	50	-11 pts
2018-2019	30	14	8	8	38	29	50	-11 pts
2017-2018	30	14	9	7	42	33	51	-12 pts
2016-2017	30	9	5	16	41	44	32	+ 7 pts
2015-2016	30	6	10	14	25	47	28	+ 11 pts
2012-2013	30	8	4	18	42	58	28	+ 11 pts
2011-2012	30	8	6	16	25	44	30	+ 9 pts
2010-2011	30	9	8	13	35	44	35	+ 4 pts

Davefevs will be seething! 

3 hours ago, westred1 said:

I was sat behind a couple of people in the Lansdown who looked like they were scouting. Looked more team-based scouting than individuals.

Southampton scout/analyst who used to work at City also in attendance. 

Best post for ages mate.....made me laugh my ruddy head off!

.....and the next contentious point will be, did the improvement happen by luck or judgement. 

I recon it's a bit of both, but whatever I am happy.

I was a doubter and here I am.....does that make you feel better? 

Ps..I am absolutely buzzing about our turnaround and long may it last. 

Love him to score

Great win fellas!

7 minutes ago, gl2 said:

On what should be a great day for this our club, this thread and posts in it seem intent on taking the p out of fellow fans, who were concerned about our situation just a few weeks ago.

Put a right downer on what hopefully is a turning point for this our club, I told you so na, na na nah.

Seems I was wrong about NP I hang my head down and bow to some of our superfans on here

Yes there are signs of improvement but this season is far from being over yet and until it is, we may want to hold back on our worshipping of Pearson. 

1 hour ago, southvillekiddy said:

Aside from the comprehensive examination of what happened in the transfer window in the latest press briefing and the implications for the squad and remainder of the season, it's Pearson's delivery (always erudite) and his personal qualities coming through that are so impressive to me. 

If he has uttered a word of bullshit in briefings since being with us, i haven't heard it.

The way he talks about the players, staff and CEO and what is gradually improving at our Club under very tight circumstances  is inspiring and gives me true confidence for the future.

We're lucky to have him.

I was a Pearson outer but I am slowly coming around...for now.

However, some of these OTT love ins for him with no acceptance of any errors are nauseating and a little disturbing.

If this one isn't a p*ss take then it actually says more about your personality than his.

16 minutes ago, soultrader said:

https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/news/59481/**breaking-harry-cornick-rejects-swansea-city-and-is-in-talks-with-bristol-city

 

He has rejected Swans

...and ironically he's a vegetarian 

5 hours ago, CrackingCheeseGromit said:

to know where I'm going?

You'll be in Scunthorpe 

1 hour ago, mozo said:

He's always looked pretty classy when he's played against us. Maybe not what I had in mind as a Semenyo replacement but a good addition to the squad.

Totally agree...very good player 

1 hour ago, Atyeo's Love Child said:

It can’t be easy having to answer the same questions after every game, unless you like love the sound of your own voice and taking nonsense like LJ

Bless him.....I'd take £1M a year to put up with repeat questions.