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Reach latches on to a long ball forward and advances to the byeline before squaring it for Forestieri to tap in from close range. There will be lots of goals tonight methinks (last two games between us and Weds have involved five goals) Just hope we win.

Think there will be a few goals tonight and given recent games between us and Wednesday perhaps penalties too. Enjoy the highlights from last seasons 4-1 win here: https://owlsonline.com/?page=news&news_id=1733 Lets win well tonight and wipe out the memory of what happened at their place earlier this season......a defeat that was very hard to take under the circumstances.

Great OP from Hav. Was expecting some reference to tobacco, as both they and us have seen the demise of this industry over recent years. Think we will win today 2-1 or 3-1, however, we weren't great against them at home so will need everyone really on their game today. First goal is always important, today it's critical IMO; if we score first the home fans will turn even more which will negatively impact their players. Should we go one down then our self-belief and confidence will be severely tested. So if you are lucky enough to be there today cheer us onto to an important three points.

My missus gave me £60 the other day and said 'Get something that makes me look sexy.' She didn't seem overly impressed when I returned home pissed.

What do you call a woman standing in goal? Annette.

Now for our equaliser then..

Agard has scored twice and Maynard once

Happy Boxing Day City fans everywhere. Take a moment to review the posts so far on this thread and decide for yourself how many fall into the following categories: Informants - posters who claim to have vital and hitherto unknown information about what's about to happen e.g. incoming / outgoing players and managers. Often such posts start with 'Just seen xx in that chippy in North Street' or 'My sister's, ex-neighbour's, boyfriend knows a tattooist and guess what Tomo is having etched on his left buttock.' Kneejerk Jerks - a nebulous, constantly evolving sub-section who react to defeats, draws or victories without ever taking a balanced or long-term perspective. They race to their keyboards and thrash away instantly reacting to whatever the current trajectory happens to be. If we have suffered a loss, then the manager must go, whoever is scapegoat of the week is a waste of skin and we are plummeting to relegation. A win and the manager is a tactical genius, his signings a stroke of brilliance, last week's scapegoat a hero and we are heading to the promised land. Fantasists - those who are persuaded we are on the verge of the Premiership, sometimes referred to as deluded, the blind faithful or eternal optimists. Seen it all before - posters who will not be phased or surprised by whatever happens, often beginning their posts with 'As a life-long City fan....' or 'I remember when.....' Realists - contributors who weigh-up the evidence/facts, consider the pros and cons and look to offer something approaching a realistic/balanced view. Fuelled by emotion - the emotions vary, but frequently include anger, ecstasy, excitement, disappointment, expectation, frustration, disbelief, etc, etc. Often the feelings are so powerful that they simply consume the contributor. Educational - informative and remarkably well constructed posts which include historical, geographical, statistical, cultural, etc, etc, insights. Humour - which covers the whole spectrum, it frequently involves puns, sarcasm, observation, self deprecation, bonding-in-the-moment, low brow, dry wit, jokes at others expense (often the Gas) and over/under statement. Sometimes, for such posts, one word is all that's needed. Bashers - things are just never good enough, whether it's on or off the pitch it is just not good enough as far as such posters are concerned, otherwise known as the moaners, knockers, pessimists, etc. Gas Bashers make up a separate and discreet grouping. In x we trust - blind faith/optimism that the gaffer knows what he's doing and will turn it around totally opposed to in x we don't trust. Outsiders - fans from other clubs who generally start off with 'Hi xx here from xx FC I come in peace' nevertheless in no time at all the poster is involved in heated rows with pretty much everyone. For some unknown reason Gas Heads occasionally appear under this guise. CTID - regardless of everything else will support the City forever Look forward to seeing further labels being suggested for OTIB contributors.

Flint! The last couple of minutes is how Boxing Day should be enjoyed.

Take some laxatives at half time please.

Robins to maul wolves today.

Given Bristol's strong nautical associations and history I enjoyed the somewhat comfortable reassurance as well as the global significance to your post today Havanatopia. So, particularly at Christmastime, City fan's - wherever you personally started your Bristol City journey, wherever it has taken you so far and regardless of where you are today - let's reflect, rejoice and remember there's only one Bristol City!

Those two subs IMO are positive and about us going on to win

Fleetwood 1 Shrewsbury 2

Attendance of 16,444 is decent

Indeed so

Fleetwood drawing with Shrewsbury

Cardiff are losing 1-0

Looked like Tammy was offside for his goal.

I had it down for 2-2 with Tammy and Wilbs to score, time to step up AW

Could mention that Pocahontas once visited Brentford....

Thank you Havanatopia are you on a commission? You make the area around and about Huddersfield sound totally delightful! No doubt most of the travelling City faithful will see very little of it although as you say their support counts for so much. Think we can look forward to a good game with Huddersfield looking to recover from a dip in results while we are looking to build on last weeks home win. So I am lining up alongside SP as I fancy a draw too, think it will be 2-2 with Tammy and Wilbs netting.

Indeed so. A home win and a clean sheet = a very happy face, a brilliant mood and a anything is possible feeling.

Good day one and all. As always thank you Havanatopia for stimulating thoughts. Look forward to the results if you decide to mix things up a bit with up-and-coming threads. So on the subject of results and mixing things up.....it will be interesting to see what changes LJ elects to make today especially given that, other than Joe, he has everyone available, I somehow fancy Tomo won't see out 90 minutes, unless he puts on a master class. Personally I'd be delighted if we start with two up front although as others have debated just who and how this is best achieved is a real conundrum. See it finishing 1-1 although hoping of course we sneak it 2-1. My main hope is that we play really well for 90 minutes, which is something we have not done as yet this season. Enjoy the game everyone and let's really show our vocal support throughout. COYR.

Great support today. On paper Reading look the likely winners, however the game is played on the pitch not on paper and it's a great time for City to get back to winning ways. LJ recently noted that the games against Birmingham and Reading were both significant markers for us and should we come away from both games with no points that will send out the message that we are not yet good enough, for even the play-offs, and may cast doubt in some players and fans minds about the direction of our progress. So today, with 3,000 City fans roaring us on, let's play well for the entire game, something we've not yet done this season. Then we give ourselves every chance of not returning pointless. CTID