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A sell out. We all enjoyed the last game under the lights at Ashton Gate on 16 January, here’s how the BBC captured it, https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67984498 This Friday night under the lights in BS3 promises to be another special one. Forest were held by Blackpool at home in round 3 and won the replay 3-2 with Wood netting for Forest (couldn’t resist) in extra time. Head to head we have won 22, lost 43 and drawn 33. In all fixtures between the two clubs, Forest have a 44% win rate and only a 22% loss rate. However, for the four times we have played each other in the F.A. Cup, going back to 1922, Forest have a 100% win rate (the 1922 tie went to a replay after a 0-0 draw at Ashton Gate, Forest winning the replay 3-1 with Henri Lansbury scoring all four goals) Last Saturday they were away to Brentford it finished in a 3-2 defeat for the away team. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwizg_OryuWDAxV6UqQEHerGBloQtwJ6BAgUEAI&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxKeaR1jQ2w&usg=AOvVaw1fdGCvTbSYU7TVUnx1ooWJ&opi=89978449 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwizg_OryuWDAxV6UqQEHerGBloQtwJ6BAgQEAI&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQLd1JoCWC0&usg=AOvVaw1d2VdgzQnJNzDt2W2UCgY0&opi=89978449 Who would you consider to be the five greatest Forest players of all time? https://thesporting.blog/blog/greatest-nottingham-forest-players-of-all-time Players who have played for them and us include, Jack Hunt, Chris Wood, Henri Lansbury, Peter Cormack and John Galley. In December they named Nuno Espírito Santo as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Steve Cooper, as the Portuguese returned to the Premier League for a third stint. Nuno pre-match: https://youtu.be/CFd3K3bYsmI LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-talks-forest-in-cup/ We will be without Twine (tied, sorry) and Williams (suspended). Officials Referee: Stuart Attwell Assistant referees: James Mainwaring and. Sam Lewis Fourth official: James Bell Forest facts Forest were founded in 1865 and have a rich history spanning over 150 years. Two-Time European Champions One of their most remarkable achievements was winning the European Cup not once, but twice. Under the management of Brian Clough, Forest clinched the prestigious trophy in back-to-back seasons, in 1979 and 1980. Brian Clough’s Legacy Brian Clough is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential managers in the history of Nottingham Forest. He took charge of the club in 1975 and transformed them from a second division team into European champions. Robin Hood Connection Nottingham Forest’s iconic nickname, “The Reds,” is linked to the legendary folk hero, Robin Hood. Robin Hood is said to have frequented the ancient forest that occupied the land where the City Ground stadium is located. The Miracle Men The Nottingham Forest team that won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980 became known as “The Miracle Men.” Their remarkable success against some of Europe’s top clubs was considered a true sporting miracle. League Cups Success In addition to their European triumphs, Nottingham Forest have also achieved success in domestic competitions. The club has won the Football League Cup (now known as the Carabao Cup) four times. Longest-serving Manager The longest-serving manager in Nottingham Forest’s history is Frank Clark. He guided the team for over seven years and etched his name in the club’s folklore. Honorary President Nottingham Forest’s honorary president is none other than former player and manager, Stuart Pearce. He is highly respected in the club and continues to be involved in various capacities. Wherever you are cheering the team on from enjoy the game and be proud and loud!

Their forum has five pages on his move to us…https://www.shotsweb.site/shotsweb/viewtopic.php?t=56409&start=60

Completely aligned with the comments in this thread and made mention of it in yesterday’s MDT. A long-standing issue at BCFC and long-standing frustration of mine. Throw ins are an important element of the game and we consistently fail with them, we either give the ball straight back to the thrower who is closed down with no options, or go backwards (often when we are in decent advanced positions) or simply lose possession as their player wins the ball from the throw. My coaching qualifications are certainly limited but even when I played at a lowly level we had more ideas and routines from throw ins in our locker than City do. Certainly something that needs addressing.

Yep that’s how I saw it. We looked more likely to win it in the second half but overall two well matched teams and a draw was a reasonable outcome. As always I was frustrated +++++ by our shocking throw ins, hopefully LM can address this weakness.

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Took the photo on Boxing Day, think it’s a Robin destroying a Hornet So, unusually a suggestion from me, why not go and get yourself a drink of your choice to savour while giving yourself time to enjoy the three clips below, which certainly warrant a viewing. Clip 1. Not Watford related but any excuse for a bit of nostalgia. Almost to the day back in 1977 this happened: https://youtu.be/7CckpWQkO6I Last season it finished goalless, https://youtu.be/A8DTSQlBcH0 Clip 2. On Boxing Day we won 4-1 at Vicarage Road, highlights: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/highlights/extended-highlights-watford-1-4-bristol-city/ LM pre-match…. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/mannings-watford-press-conference/ Guessing we will get our first look at Scott Twine in a City shirt. They signed striker Rhys Healey following the expiry of his contract with French club Toulouse, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65960542 They also signed Reading forward Tom Ince, for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, in June. They re-signed Brazilian midfielder Matheus Martins on a season-long loan deal. The 19-year-old made six Championship appearances for the Hornets in 2022-23 after arriving from Italian club Udinese in the January transfer window. They added former England midfielder Jake Livermore. The 33-year-old, who was a free agent after leaving West Bromwich Albion, had been training with the Hornets and signed a one-year contract. Also signed Danish forward Mileta Rajovic from Swedish club Kalmar for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old agreed a five-year contract at Vicarage Road and the Hornets say he will offer a "towering, physical presence" to their front line. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of our 1994 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, members of the side that night will be celebrated ahead of the game. The club and Former Players’ Association will welcome the following names pitchside ahead of kick-off: Wayne Allison Rob Edwards Russell Osman (Manager) Glenn Pennyfather Leroy Rosenior (Player/Coach) Martin Scott Mark Shail Brian Tinnion Keith Welch Fans are asked to get to their seats early to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a memorable night for Bristol City. Clip 3. Relive it here: https://youtu.be/WHDM5J4ABaI Head-to-head record Won: 38 Lost: 31 Drawn: 31 Officials Referee: Andrew Kitchen Assistants: James Wilson and Nigel Lugg Fourth official: David Rock In December sporting director Cristiano Giaretta left the club and was replaced by Gianluca Nani. Last Sunday they beat QPR away 2-1 with two shots on target. They are fifth in the form table with three wins, two draws and one defeat from their last six league games.

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/mccrorie-watford-press-conference/ Gives good insight into him.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-norwich-sunderland-9043585

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I recall reading when he joined that LM has a very strong work ethic, this comment from Tommy Conway after the West Ham game reinforces just that…. As south Bristol slept soundly on Tuesday night, Manning was in his hotel room producing a volume for each of the 15 players who took to the field at Ashton Gate. “The gaffer will probably be up until 3am tonight clipping the game, I’m not even joking, and then on Thursday, when we’re back in, everything we’ve done, we’ll go through 20-25 clips of mine and what we can do better,” Conway said. “When he does that for every player, you can see that you’re only ever going to get better. It’s a credit to him, he’s so hands-on, but the hard work he’s going to put in, it’s only going to get him and us to the top.‘

Player ratings, https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/football/bristol-city/bristol-city-vs-west-ham-fa-cup-said-benrahma-tommy-conway-cam-pring-4481039?page=4

Just for the record thought the ref was excellent tonight

A night that will live long in the memory. Well deserved result.

What a start! Tommy!

ST first day.https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/features/scott-twines-first-day-at-bristol-city/

Yes thought the same thing

Correction I meant, Till Death Us Do Part, for young uns see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Till_Death_Us_Do_Part

Thanks City oz, yep remember Alf Garnet from my youth, Till Death us Apart was quite a radical bit of TV back in the day.

https://www.uptheclarets.com/twine-signs-on-loan-at-bristol-city

Difficult to make any sense of it as a longer-term deal and perhaps I’m grasping at straws NU but this might just offer a bit of a positive perspective, although without anything in writing it will count for zilch….’Scott Twine, Vincent Kompany’s first Burnley signing, has returned from his season long loan at Hull City to sign a loan deal with Bristol City, although a potential permanent move had been speculated and reported to be in the region of £2.5 million.’ Best case scenario perhaps is there is something formally agreed re a permanent move which includes a NDA at this time. Just maybe (and this is all me speculating trying to make some sense of it) as it depends if Burnley are relegated. Straws and grasping I suspect.

From my mate who is a WBA fan…’Gutted to lose TGH’

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

Burnley midfielder Scott Twine is having a medical at Bristol City today ahead of a permanent move, sources have told Football Insider.

Burnley forum…..https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=72786&p=2259212&hilit=Twine#p2259212