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As per the title they are to be trialled, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68246971

Highlights: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/highlights/highlights-nottingham-forest-1-1-bristol-city-5-3-pens/

Ratings reinforce was a good team performance it was, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-nottingham-forest-ratings-9085324

Player ratings show what an excellent team performance that was, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-nottingham-forest-ratings-9085324

Haven’t seen any of it but listened to every second and I’m so proud of my team tonight. Fantastic effort indeed.

Sounds like we’ve performed well in the first half.

Knight, 1-1

Yep that’s where I’ve ended up

Having knocked out West Ham in the third round, we are looking to eliminate more than one top-flight opponent in the same FA Cup campaign for the first time since 1919-20. This is how the BBC reported on the home game, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68109627 Despite a very solid and professional team performance we didn’t manage a single shot on target. Cam Pring is suspended as is TGH, Matty James is a doubt following a knock against Leeds, here he is pre- match: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/matty-james-nottingham-forest-press-conference/ LM pre-match - https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/its-about-creating-memories-manning/ Nuno had this to say. New signings Matz Sels, Gio Reyna and Rodrigo Ribeiro, who made their Forest debuts in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth, are ineligible having not been registered for the original tie. Midfield duo Ryan Yates and Nico Domínguez will also be unavailable through suspension, having both picked up two yellow cards so far in the competition. In terms of injuries, Nuno revealed that Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt after being on the receiving end of a challenge that saw Philip Billing be shown a straight red card against Bournemouth, whilst striker Chris Wood will be unavailable for “some time” due to a hamstring injury. “Callum’s having treatment. He still has a lot of pain, but he’s having treatment and let’s see.” “Chris is out for some time, hopefully not for a long time. We are frustrated, but this happens. Unfortunately he’s going to be out for some time. On Sunday they faced Bournemouth away it finished 1-1. Officials Referee: Michael Salisbury Assistant referees: Matthew Wilkes & Craig Taylor Fourth official: John Brooks VAR: Darren Bond Support VAR: Michael Oliver Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall Nottingham nonsense One of the most unusual facts about Nottingham is where its name comes from. Around 600AD, the town was under the control of an Anglo-Saxon tribe called the Snotingas, where the chief was called ‘Snot’, meaning caves. They called the town ‘Snotengaham’, or literally ‘the homestead of Snot’s people’. Over the years, the city’s name was gradually modified until it became known as Nottingham around the 12th century. Many celebrities and well-known personalities have a long association with Nottingham – the Boot family, founders of Boots the Chemists pharmacy chain, musician Jake Bugg, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson, poet Lord Byron, fashion designer, Sir Paul Smith, Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, and HP Source inventor, Frederick Gibson Garton are just a few of the famous locals. Robin Hood may just be a medieval folklore, but his arch-nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham is a real-life position that actually exists today. It’s an ambassadorial role where the Sheriff is charged with welcoming visitors and promoting Nottingham’s historic associations. In 1953, Boots pharmacist Dr Stewart Adams was working in a house in the south of Nottingham, performing clinical trials on pain-killing chemical substances. His only successful attempt was ibuprofen, which he tested on himself for a hangover. Since 1983, ibuprofen (now known as Nurofen) has been one of the most popular over-the-counter painkillers. After seeing thousands killed on the roads, Nottingham High School student John Peake Knight came up with a solution in 1866. He created a system with a revolving gas-powered lantern and a red and green light to control road traffic. The very first one was placed at the junction of Great George Street and Bridge Street in Westminster, London. The Nottingham Goose Fair is an annual travelling funfair that has existed since at least 1284. Once it was known for as a trade event with exceptionally high-quality cheese; today it’s one of the UK’s most prestigious fairs with over 500 attractions, games and rides. The Nottingham Goose Fair is held at the Forest Recreation Ground during the first week of October. Notts County are one of the 12 founders of the football league. The shortest distance between grounds in the English Professional Football League is that between the City Ground and Meadow Lane at 0.7 miles. Fish n chips https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/10-best-fish-chips-shops-7134513 Perhaps the finest fish and chips near the stadium are to be found at the Bridgford fish bar on Radcliffe Road about a three minute walk from the ground. Pubs Probably best trying the Ye Olde Salutation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Olde_Salutation_Inn or Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, both on Maid Marion Way (the Trip is just "off" MMW. They are a two minute walk from the train station, and a 10 minute walk from the ground. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem claims to be the oldest pub in continuous use as a pub in the world - well worth a visit.) This is seriously good pub territory, the next five listed are all worth finding but please note none of these are typical away fans pubs. Tap and Run, 20 minute drive away from the City Ground. Main Road, Upper Broughton, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3BG, (01664) 820407 You'll be bowled over by this stylish pub that's set up equally well for casual dining or a relaxing drink and a chat. Straddling the Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire border in an hilltop village on the edge of the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, it's owned by England and Nottinghamshire cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney. Modern décor mixes modish paintwork in dark green and grey, walls of bare brick and metro tiles, tiled floors and a nice mix of wooden café and dining chairs and tables. Old photos and a large map cover one wall. There's a bar area with tub chairs, a leather sofa, stools by the polished wood counter and a brick fireplace with a woodburner, and also an attractive conservatory set for dining with large palms in pots. Friendly young staff serve well kept Charnwood Vixen, Timothy Taylors Landlord and a guest ale on handpump, along with a farm cider, 20 wines by the glass and a good range of gins, whiskies and rums. There's a patio and garden with seating. Rewarding food from a shortish menu mixes pub classics with more restauranty options. Dishes includes crispy calamari salad, white stilton pannacotta with pickled walnut, mango and date, beef brisket pie with mash, duck breast with aubergine croquettes, pomegranate and tarragon salsa, wild mushroom pappardelle with spinach, courgette and corn fritter with fermented kale and corn chipotle, burger and chips, and puddings such as lemon custard tart with blueberries and clotted cream, and chocolate fudge pie with orange mascarpone; a three-course set menu is available weekdays. Black Horse, 29 Main Street, Caythorpe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7ED (0115) 966 3520 It's the down-to-earth simplicity that attracts people to this welcoming country local, which has been run by generations of the same family for 300 years. Little changes, thankfully ' although the pub now has smart new indoor loos and accepts credit cards’. The homely, uncluttered, carpeted bar has just five tables, along with brocaded wall banquettes and settles, decorative plates on a delft shelf, a few horse brasses attached to the ceiling joists, and a coal fire. Cheerful regulars might occupy the few bar stools to enjoy the well kept Greene King Abbot, local Brewsters (Hophead or Marquis) and an example from Blue Monkey on hand pump, six wines by the glass, 12 gins and half a dozen whiskies. Off the front corridor is an inner room, partly panelled with a wall bench running all the way round three unusual, long, copper-topped tables; there are several old local photographs, darts and board games. Down on the left, an end room has just one huge round table. There are seats outside. Accommodation including a caravan pitch is planned. The pub is close to the River Trent where there are waterside walks. No children. Good value home-cooked food (you'll need to book a table in advance) includes sandwiches, prawn cocktail, mushrooms on toast, three-egg omelettes, lamb chops with creamed potatoes, gammon and eggs, fish in parsley Source, and puddings such as sticky toffee pudding and treacle sponge with custard. A 20 minute drive from the ground and again not your usual away fans haunt but a great pub. Martins Arms, School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham, NG12 3FD, (01949) 81361 www.themartinsarms.co.uk This is also about a 20 minute drive from the City Ground, and worth finding. The imaginatively presented food, big choice of drinks and civilised surroundings make this special inn stand out. There's a comfortably relaxed atmosphere, warm logs fires in Jacobean fireplaces, fresh flowers and candlelight, and the smart décor includes period fabrics and colours, antique furniture and hunting prints; board games. The main dining room is painted in a warm red with gold silk curtains. Neatly uniformed staff serve seven beers, such as Bass, Black Sheep, Greene King IPA, Jennings Cumberland, Marstons Pedigree, Ruddles County and Timothy Taylors Landlord on hand pump, 22 wines by the glass or carafe (including prosecco, champagne and pudding wines) and a fair choice of whiskies and armagnacs. The lawned garden (with summer croquet and barbecues) backs on to National Trust parkland. Do visit the church opposite and Colston Bassett Dairy (just outside the village) which produces and sells its own stilton cheese. Creative bar food includes sandwiches, ploughman's, crispy paprika whitebait, poached pigeon with stilton and grape salad, smoked duck salad with feta, cashews and miso dressing, twice-baked cheese soufflé, beetroot risotto with goats curd and apple, pork fillet with crispy wonton, pak choi, squid and chilli, hake with herb gnocchi, ham hock and peas, and puddings such as chocolate and lime pannacotta with roasted pineapple, lime purée and roasted pineapple sorbet. The Old Green Dragon. About a 25 minute drive from the ground. Blind Lane, Oxton, Nottingham, NG25 0SS 01159652243 There's a proper emphasis on excellent beer, wholesome food and a welcoming atmosphere at this homely red-brick local. There's an ever-changing range of four to six cask ales on hand pump on the solid oak bar ' recent brewers have included Ashover, Geeves, Lenton Lane, Oakham, Shiny and Shipstones (check social media for regular updates) ' as well as up to six ciders, 12 gins and a smattering of whiskies. Although the interior is open-plan, there are four distinct areas including a snug and a dining section. The menu offers honest pubby food in generous portions, with special themed nights from Wednesday to Friday. Service comes with a smile, children and dogs are welcome, and there's a sunny patio with seating at the front (though it's a bit close to the main road) as well as a small garden. Straightforward, keenly priced food includes halloumi fries, stilton mushrooms, gammon steak with eggs, chargrilled steaks, Moroccan nut roast, vegan Penang curry, wholetail scampi, a pie of the day, burger and chips, sausages and mash, and puddings such as warm chocolate fudge cake and the always popular cornflake tart. Radcliffe, 64 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 1AW, (0115) 933 1622, theradcliffe.uk An 11 minute drive from the stadium. This bright and airy village pub situated a stone's throw from the red cliffs of the River Trent has a new lease of life, thanks to a comprehensive revamp from the team behind the reborn Railway at Lowdham (see Also Worth a Visit). It's quite a transformation, open plan but with distinctly different areas, with colourful contemporary décor that includes boldly patterned banquettes, blue and mustard suede and leather chairs around polished wood or metal-topped tables, funky lighting, wooden floorboards and seagrass carpeting. Oars are lined up on a bright blue wall and a collection of copper pans hangs from the ceiling. Friendly, chatty staff serve four real ales on hand pump ' perhaps Adnams Southwold, Black Sheep, Castle Rock Harvest Pale and Oakham Citra ' as well as 13 wines by the glass, 20 gins and a similar number of whiskies. Outside at the back is a spacious fenced-off terrace with teak tables and chairs beneath parasols and an outside bar, and beyond that grass with a children's play area. Good brasserie-style food include sandwiches, duck liver parfait with grilled focaccia, prawn and crayfish salad, roast cod with tenderstem broccoli, poached clams and patatas bravas, macaroni with ratatouille Source, goats cheese and black olives, bavette steak with confit tomato and fries, curried cauliflower steak with red lentils, apple and golden raisins, and puddings such as raspberry frangipane tart with clotted cream, and lemon posset with blackberry sorbet and minted meringue. Nearer the stadium Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, 1 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, NG1 6AD, https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/ye-olde-trip-to-jerusalem?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=HT_pubpage Broken Wheelbarrow, Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ Larwood and Voce, Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AJ, https://www.larwoodandvoce.co.uk Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BA, https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/stratford-haven/ Ye Olde Salutation Historic stone-floored and oak-beamed 17th century pub, with a labyrinth of caves beneath, which are said to be haunted by two ghosts. 10 hand pulls offering a range of ales with a consistent core range. In the evenings, especially at weekends, rock music dominates, with live bands or karaoke in the function room upstairs. Those preferring conversation can retreat to one of the two small side rooms. There is also a large outdoor area of bench seating. COYR let’s get behind the team and let the large traveling support be loud and proud.

LM comments….https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/liam-manning-believes-belgian-struggles-9078769

He was the last surviving member of the Dad’s Army cast.

I agree, however, I suspect they will not be offered new contracts and in part because of their history with NP.

Listening to BT got me thinking about next season and who (of our established squad players and newcomers) I see as definitely part of the future. So here goes, I’m sure this will divide opinion. Players that I see as being definite ones for the future include: Max O’Leary Cam Ping Rob Dickie Zak Vyner George Tanner Jason Knight Mark Sykes Taylor Gardner-Hickman Tommy Conway Ross McCorie Rob Atkinson + the new recent recruits Those that I would happily see depart include: Anis Memheti Harry Cornick All the rest I would be on the fence about that includes: Nahki Wells Joe Williams Matty James Andy King Sam Bell Haydon Roberts Kal Naismith My sense is Williams, James and King won’t be offered new contracts, Pring, Conway and maybe Vyner could be tempted by pastures new and move on. Plus a couple of others, perhaps Wells and Naismith depart. Let the debate commence. With the players we have secured in the recent window it looks like a new midfield with Murphy, Knight, TGH and Bird being the core. Depending on outgoings I fancy our defence will remain as is, Max, Cam, Zac, Rob D, Rob A, Ross and George. It’s been clear for sometime that we need another striker and as BT indicated a 23-24 year old physical and pacey forward would be ideal. Then, again depending on outgoings/incomings, they’d be joined by Conway, Sykes, Bell, Wells, Mebude (if he stays), Twine (if he stays)

Sobering to note that with both of tonight’s teams having played 30 games Leeds have 22 more points than us.

Half a dozen immediate post-match thoughts…..all of which pain me to say. 1 I don’t think I can remember us being outplayed for 90 minutes this season, as we were tonight 2 I lost count of how many times we passed to a Leeds player and how often we had no out-ball 3 We were very, very fortunate to only lose by one 4 If (and it is a big if) anybody ever thought we are a top six team that performance will certainly put them straight 5 A very disappointing performance, only Max came out of that with any credit 6 We were given a footballing lesson tonight

Yep, spot on. Only one team in it in the first half the main positive being its 0-0, as you say largely thanks to Max. Fearful that if this continues we are going to concede, need to change things, Conway hasn’t seen much of the ball we need to find a way of getting him into the game.

3.5 year contract, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/max-bird-bristol-city-derby-9072989

EFL blog verdict 00:01 - George Elek Max Bird (CM) - [Bristol City - Derby County] - Undisclosed and loaned back VERDICT: LOVE IT

LMs presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/liam-mannings-leeds-press-conference/

From the Derby County OS: After receiving an offer from Bristol City which matched the club’s valuation and allowed the player to see out the season with the Rams, as well as providing clarity for all parties, Bird was given permission to complete the formalities of the transfer. The decision was made to progress with the deal as opposed to having to agree a potentially lesser compensation package in the summer or cross-border on a free transfer - and it allows Bird to remain as a member of Paul Warne’s squad over the remaining months of the season.

OS: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/mebude-joins-on-loan/

OS: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/bird-is-a-robin/

From transfer blog…. Dire Mebude (W) - [KVC Westerlo - Bristol City] - Loan

Wow this was updated at pace…..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adedire_Mebude

Look forward to seeing how he does, welcome Dire, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-sign-mystery-attacker-9072868