Jerseybean

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

Wishing AW well, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/weimann-bristol-city-west-brom-9036123

Knot sure when Twine will unravel but assuming (1) he signs on loan and (2) we have an option to buy and (3) at a sensible fee e.g. nowhere near £5m I will be pleased for BCFC to tie this up.

Quiz question to get things started. Which seven football clubs in the Scottish and English senior divisions have names which include North, South, East or West in their title? A clue, we played one of them last time out and this thread is about another! Answer at the end. The game is live on the BBC, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67926557 Let’s milk the first game as everybody, but the team’s coach driver, seemed to get in on the act! LM after the first game: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/liam-manning-proud-of-his-side-after-west-ham-draw/ Williams post match: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/we-couldve-won-it-williams-on-west-ham-draw/ Highlights of the first game: https://www.whufc.com/news/extended-highlights-west-ham-united-1-1-bristol-city Tommy on his goal: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/conway-reacts-to-london-stadium-goal/ Fans gallery from the London Stadium: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/gallery/fan-gallery-9000-city-fans-in-east-london/ What it meant: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-london-stadium-conway-9021635 Pitch-side footage: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/red-zone/red-zone-west-ham-bristol-city-1-1/ And finally, limbs: https://t.co/RTbY8Lio55 The winners face Nottingham Forest or Blackpool at home in the next round. LM pre-match: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-previews-west-ham-replay/ McKinlay pre-match: https://www.whufc.com/news/talking-points-mckinlay-bristol-city-replay-cup-magic-and-squad-opportunities West Ham’s match review: https://www.whufc.com/news/bristol-city-v-west-ham-united-all-you-need-know Officials Referee: Darren England Assistant Referees: James Mainwaring and Alex James Fourth Official: Stephen Martin England last officiated the Irons in Premier League action back in December 2021 - a 4-1 win for David Moyes' side away at Watford. The 38-year-old oversaw Hull City's 1-1 draw with fellow EFL Championship side Birmingham City in the FA Cup third round, and has officiated four Premier League games so far this season. England also has two showpiece finals under his belt, refereeing the 2016/17 EFL League Two Play-Off final between Blackpool and Exeter City, which Blackpool won 2-1, and the 2018/19 FA Youth Cup final which Liverpool won, by beating Manchester City on penalties. England will be assisted by James Mainwaring and Alex James. Mainwaring is a highly experienced assistant, who has ample experience in the Premier League and across UEFA European competitions. He has run the line at 17 Premier League matches this season. James, meanwhile, worked with Mainwaring in the FA Cup third round match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa - a game which Villa won 1-0 - and is a regular assistant referee in the EFL. He has worked on 20 Championship matches this season. Stephen Martin will undertake fourth official duties for Tuesday's replay. The official from Staffordshire took charge of Maidstone United's 1-0 win over Stevenage in the FA Cup third round and has also refereed eleven Championship matches this campaign. The Video Assistant Referee will not be in operation but Goal Line Technology will. Answers: Southampton West Bromwich Albion West Ham United Northampton Town Queen of the South East Fife Preston North End Come on you Reds!

Haven’t read every post in this thread, so not sure if this has been mentioned, but should we sign him is it likely to undo the work NP did to ensure our wage structure was much more equitable?

Observations from me. We edged the first half, largely, however, because PNE was so poor. They were much better in the second half, their substitutions at half time changed the game effectively. Max made a a world class save early in the second half to keep us in the game. For me Anis and Sam we’re not in the game enough and when they had the ball they were poor. Tommy Conway wasn’t far behind and just didn’t influence the game. Again I think this game highlighted our lack of creativity and goals, thats no goals in our last three league games. On the positive side, I thought Williams and Knight both had good games and it’s good to see McCorie and Roberts back in contention. In the end, we were second-best and didn’t deserve anything from that game. Huge well done to the traveling fans.

https://www.westbromnews.co.uk/2024/01/12/west-brom-andreas-weimann-and-taylor-gardner-hickman-development-in-january-transfer-window-update-with-bristol-city/

Last season we won 2-1 with Sam Bell registering his first league goal. See photo https://youtu.be/8dGOFn61cNQ When we played them in the first game of the season it finished 1-1 https://www.pnefc.net/news/2023/august/highlights-bristol-city-1-pne-1/ On deadline day they signed Milutin Osmajic on a four-year deal and Liam Millar on loan for the rest of the season. Head-to-head record Won: 29 Lost: 34 Drawn: 35 Players who’ve played for both teams include Josh Brownhill, Greg Cunningham and Callum Robinson. Manager Lowe is under pressure their forum is running an in/out poll: https://www.pne-online.net/forum/index.php?threads/fresh-poll-lowe-in-out.3439640/page-70#post-4655367 ‘Some PNE fans, possibly quite a lot, will happily take a hammering by you lot providing it hastens the manager’s exit. Check out the poll on our forum which shows 97% of forum users want him out. The other 3% are blind, stupid or related to Lowe’. This article stresses that this could be a make or break game for Lowe: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-manager-ryan-lowe-leeds-united-bristol-city-millwall-4473385 LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-talks-preston-away/ RL pre-match: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/gaffer-expecting-different-bristol-city-test-to-opening-day/ Last weekend they lost 4-0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup. They are 19th in the Championship form table with two wins and four defeats in their last six league games. They only have four wins in their last 20 league matches. Jack Whatmough is unavailable for them. While we will be without Mark Sykes and I guess Andi W. Officials Referee: Sam Barrott Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Daniel Leach Fourth official: Simon Mather The EFL HQ is in Preston. Last campaign they finished in 12th place on 63 points. Deepdale guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/deepdale-preston-north-end.html + https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/matchday-information-bristol-city-h/ Their match preview: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/match-preview-bristol-city-h/ Pubs Back in February some City fans made for the Black Horse a listed ornate Victorian pub in a pedestrianised street; splendid mosaic-tiled main bar serving eight well kept ales (Robinsons and guests), friendly helpful staff, panelling, stained glass and old local photographs, open fires, two quiet cosy snugs, mirrored back area and upstairs function room; open all day from 10.30am (noon Sun). Black Horse, 66 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EJ (01772) 204855 www.blackhorse-preston.co.uk The Station Telephone: 01772 737164 The Station is located in the heart of Preston, directly opposite Preston Train Station. With Preston North End just a 10 minute drive away, the Station is the perfect place to welcome away football fans as soon as they step off the train, before heading to the game. The pub is also a popular place to grab a quick pint before getting back on the train post-match. The Station has loyalty pricing just for football fans which is accessible by simply showing your football ticket to the bar staff. The pub also has live entertainment on every Friday and Saturday as well as a large selection of draught, bottled beer, cask and craft ales, wines and spirits. Moor Park Sports and Social Club Telephone: 01772 717709 Moor Park Sports & Social Club (formerly Fulwood Conservative Club) is based on Blackpool Road, Preston. The postcode is PR2 3AE, but for your Sat Nav use PR1 6AD. The club is close to motorway junctions for the M6 and M55 and just 10 minutes easy walk to Preston’s Deepdale Stadium. A warm welcome awaits visiting supporters both before and after matches with a spacious car park at a minimal charge. The bar stocks a very good selection of beers, wines and spirits at competitive prices. The club has a separate function room, 2 large bowling greens, 2 match-standard snooker tables and a pool table. Pies The Butter Pie is legendary in Preston. This beloved Lancashirian delicacy consists of onions, potatoes and of course, butter – baked until golden with a thick pastry crust. This savoury pie is a half-time favourite at Preston North End Football Club, and was even mentioned in former-Beatle Paul McCartney’s 1971 song ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’. Where to get yours: https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/food-drink-news/visited-preston-search-best-butter-23312864 and https://www.tasteatlas.com/lancashire-butter-pie/wheretoeat and https://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-best-pie-shops-in-preston-these-are-the-14-highest-rated-places-to-get-a-pie-in-preston-according-to-google-reviews-4041110 Preston Preston's origins can be traced back to the Roman period, with evidence of a Roman road running through the town. The famous Cuerdale Hoard was also discovered near Preston, showing evidence of Viking activity after the Romans. The hoard is one of the largest Viking silver hoards ever found. In 1179 Preston's first Royal Charter was granted by Henry II conveying the right for the town to have a Guild Merchant. Celebrations, known as the Preston Guild, have since been held every 20 years; with Preston being the only place to still hold these celebrations today. The first recorded celebration of the Preston Guild was held in 1397, when it was already 200 years old. The first town outside of London to be lit by coal gas. In 1816 Reverend Joseph "Daddy" Dunn, of St Wilfrid's Parish in Preston, created an improved gas lighting technique through chemical experiments. Joseph rapidly changed the whole of Lancashire by transporting the cool-gas lighting into the area as well as throughout the UK. By the mid 1800s, Preston became the second town in England, after London, to be fully lit by coal gas, making it the first provincial town in England to be lit this way. When laying the pipes for the lighting process some pipes were created from surplus musket barrels to save money. Joseph's Preston Gaslight Company offices were located in Avenham. You can see the first building in Preston to be lit by coal gas on the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. Where the word "teetotal" was born Joseph Livesey started the Temperance Movement in Preston in 1832. The followers of the movement were required to sign a pledge of total abstinence. Livesey's first pledge was drawn up in Preston at "The Old Cock Pit". The term "teetotal" is derived from a speech made in Preston by Richard Turner, who was a follower of Livesey. It is said Richard Turner had a speech impediment and during his speech urging total abstinence from all alcohol, rather than just the abstinence of spirits, he remarked "they must insist upon tee-tee-tee total abstinence". Inspiration for Charles Dickens It is believed that Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times" was inspired by his time in Preston. The writer travelled to Preston in 1854 during the Great Lock Out. The strikes saw 26,000 workers put out of work and made headlines across the country as a struggle of the cotton workers against the Preston Cotton Masters. Dickens stayed at the Bull and Royal Hotel on Church Street, along with many other notable names. The Bull & Royal can be seen on the Preston City Heritage Trail. Home to Britain's first motorway The Preston by-pass was Britain's first motorway. It was conceived, promoted, built, and initially operated by its engineer James Drake. The by-pass was opened on 5 December 1958 by the Prime Minister Harold MacMillan. It later became part of the M6 motorway. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken In 1965 Ray Allen opened the UK's first Kentucky Fried Chicken store on Fishergate High Street, Preston. Ray met Colonel Harland Sanders in 1963, securing the famous American's fast food rights for his secret fried chicken recipe for the UK. The arrival of KFC in the UK came almost a decade before McDonald's, Burger King, and Pizza Hut. The tallest spire in England St Walburge's Church boasts a towering 309ft spire. The spire is the tallest of any Parish church in England and the third tallest of any church in the UK, with only the spires of Salisbury and Norwich Anglican Cathedral reaching higher. The church was built in the mid-19th century and was designed by Gothic Revival architect Joseph Hansom, who was also the designer of the Hansom cab. Home of the famous Dick, Kerr Ladies The Dick, Kerr Ladies were formed in 1917 in Preston and shaped women's football. The team worked and came together in Dick, Kerr and Co Ltd; a Preston munitions works. By 1921 the team were incredibly popular and were booked to play an average of two games a week. Despite the team's roaring success, the FA eventually banned women from using league grounds. The Dick, Kerr Ladies are best known for not giving up when times got hard and continued to play over 800 games in the UK and abroad, raising over £180,000 for charity (the equivalent of excess £10 million today). After claiming to be World Champions, the team were challenged by Edinburgh Ladies. The Dick, Kerr Ladies accepted their challenge and won the match 5-1. Preston's Caribbean Carnival, founded in 1974, is one of the oldest in the UK. The annual carnival celebrates the flamboyant and creative Caribbean culture within the city. Leo Baxendale, born in Preston in 1930, drew the Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx, and Dennis the Menace for the children's comic 'The Beano'. Alan Schofield broke the world record for the longest putt ever at 166ft 8in. This record-breaking putt occurred on 5 August 2000 at Fishwick Hall Golf Club, Preston. It was recognised as an official world record by the Guinness Book of Records. This putt has since been beaten, however, a plaque remains at the spot where the shot was taken. Here’s the longest putt (over 400 feet) outside of a competition: https://youtu.be/cWE_BpJxmHw?si=6IvhiOJPsWyO3p1e The row of red public telephone boxes along Preston's Market Street is the longest continuous row of the old style kiosks anywhere in the country. They were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott who also designed the Preston Cenotaph on the Flag Market. Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, once stayed at a property whilst visiting family on the corner of Cheapside and Friargate in the city centre. A blue plaque can be found here by following the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. The parents of legendary American outlaw Butch Cassidy lived in Preston before emigrating to America. It was said that Butch spoke with a strong Lancashire accent.

Perhaps also post in the all things ex players and managers forum.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67942943

According to FotMob, Twine has created 45 chances in the Championship this season, 20 more than the nearest City player Taylor Gardner Hickman on 25. Manager widely acknowledged that currently we lack creativity, the signing of the Burnley midfielder (who LM has worked with previously) could help improve that.

Good read…https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/ross-mccrorie-bristol-city-power-9024926?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bristol+Live+-+BCFC+Newsletter_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=eda3a0ce-34ec-4a85-96cd-ae68727a6b80

Here’s seven to consider: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/seven-bristol-restaurants-named-among-9022915?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bristol+Live+-+Daily+Newsletter_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=eda3a0ce-34ec-4a85-96cd-ae68727a6b80