Jerseybean

Two additional reasons to be cheerful….. 1) This thread has remained positives throughout ? 2) NPs comments about Scotty re no offers and he thought from the first time he saw him that he’d play for England

Player ratings https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-player-ratings-blackpool-8241078?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=bcfc_newsletter2&utm_medium=email NP post-match Andi Weimann’s post-match comments

https://youtu.be/2c5Z1MQxt2w

Major can you confirm that those legs actually belong to that torso?

Congratulations on making your Championship debut young man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Taylor-Clarke Look forward to seeing your career flourish with BCFC.

Given the first half and us not getting an early goal I’m revising this - it will finish 0-0 or 1-0 to us or them ?

https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-named-as-one-to-watch-in-race-for-ps25m-tottenham-hotspur-and-wolves-transfer-target-4059954

The prospect of a dour game awaits I fear, between two teams who aren’t scoring. For me the first goal (if indeed there is one) will be key. If we get it we could end up with two or three, if they get it then they will park the bus. Some parallels with Huddersfield perhaps in that if one of our first half chances had been taken it would have significantly changed the game with them having to look to equalize. So, completely hedging my bets, it’s likely to end 0-0, or perhaps 1-0 to them, or if we score first us winning 2-0 or even 3-0 ?

Duck and Willow, Downend, for Sunday lunch…..https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/downend-gastropub-stunning-sunday-roasts-8236744?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email

Cam pre-match….https://youtu.be/J9i4pQRb_dg

Please bring some spare change (or notes) to the game tomorrow. Ben was a lifelong city fan who died when he was just eight years old. His football teammates are bucket collecting at this game to raise money for Be More Ben a charity set up by his parents to support families affected by the death of a child with counselling and support groups. You can also donate directly from your bank account using the QR code on the flyer below ?? COYR ️?️

Programme: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/nik-haikin-in-the-robins-online-programme/

Ironically the man in this picture may be watching along with the rest of us tomorrow.

A1230 kick off against the Seasiders, it’s on Sky. In January they sacked head coach Michael Appleton after only seven months in charge, following a run of one win in 11 games. They appointed ex-Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy as their new head coach until the end of the season. The Seasiders were 23rd in the league at the time. McCarthy, 63, had been out of the game since leaving Cardiff by mutual consent in October 2021. The 2020–21 season was the club's 112th season in the English Football League. They finished third in League One and won promotion to the EFL Championship via the play-offs beating Lincoln City 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium, both goals being scored by Kenny Dougall. We drew 3-3 at their place back in August, Our record against them over the years is won 36, drawn 29 and lost 33. Ten seconds into the new season back in August 1995 this happened! We will be celebrating Chris Garland joining the Hall and be marking what would have been Club Legend Buster Footman’s 85th Birthday (13/03.) His son Rick will be in attendance to witness a short video and moment of appreciation. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/ℹ-celebrate-chris-garland-and-buster-footman/ Their fans will endure a 420 mile + round trip. We’ve had a bit of snow this week so here’s a look at some impressive white-outs from the past: https://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2010/jan/06/worst-snow-weather-white-outs and see the picture below of the City Council clearing North Street ? Blackpool latest: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpools-bid-to-stay-up-takes-them-to-bristol-city-after-a-devastating-week-off-the-field-4055645 MM on chances of staying up: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/its-not-insurmountable-mick-mccarthy-evaluates-blackpools-survival-chances-ahead-of-bristol-city-clash-4058365 and their expected line up: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/photo-gallery-how-blackpool-are-predicted-to-line-up-against-bristol-city-in-front-of-the-sky-sports-cameras-4058349 In October They signed midfielder Liam Bridcutt on an initial one-year deal. Free agent Bridcutt, 33, played for Seasiders boss Michael Appleton at Lincoln City before leaving in June after two-and-a-half years. "We know the quality and the experience he's got at Premier League and Championship level," said Appleton. "He's a fantastic character who will bring a lot of things off the pitch. His addition will be a real plus." Former Scotland international Bridcutt has the option of a further year at Bloomfield Road. Bridcutt spent his youth career at Chelsea but made his name during three-and-a-half seasons at Brighton, leaving in 2014 when Sunderland paid £3m to reunite him with then-manager Gus Poyet. In late January ex-Cardiff City defender Curtis Nelson joined Blackpool on a deal until the end of the season. The deal was confirmed after it was announced that Nelson had left the South Wales club by mutual consent. The 29-year-old played 127 games for Cardiff, who are one of new Seasiders boss Mick McCarthy's former clubs. Our depleted squad means the side practically picks its self, this article reveals our lack of depth: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-squad-depth-chart-8234223 NP presser: Having managed a 3-3 at Turf Moor earlier this season last weekend they drew 0-0 against Burnley. There was tragedy surrounding this game as a Blackpool fan died in a pub brawl, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64861231 They have lost three, drawn two and won one of their last six games. They have gained two points in their last nine away games and lost the last five. They currently occupy 22 place with 32 points from 35 games. Alan Skirton and Junior Bent played for both teams. Memories here of Tom Ritchie and encounters against the Seasiders: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-flashback-time-robins-6599445 Darren Bond is in charge he has taken charge of 30 games so far this season in both the Premier League and Sky Bet Championship among other competitions, handing out 131 yellow cards and two red cards so far this campaign. He will be assisted by Philip Dermott and Akil Howson, the fourth official is Sam Barrott. Club history Blackpool Football Club were formed in July 1887, making the club just a year younger than Arsenal and older than the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea. For the first 60 years of their existence Blackpool spent most of their time in the second-flight of English football, with the odd foray into the top flight. During the Second World War, Blackpool became a key training centre for the Royal Air Force, and many of England's best players were drafted to the town and this in turn strengthened the football club. After the end of the War in 1945, two of Blackpool's most famous players came to the fore—Stanley Matthews and Stan Mortensen. After joining the club in 1946 Mortensen was Blackpool's top goalscorer for the next nine seasons and became the first Englishman to score at the FIFA World Cup finals when he scored against Chile in the 1950 finals. The 1940s and 50s proved to be the golden era for Blackpool. They reached the FA Cup Final in 1948 and 1951, losing to Manchester United and Newcastle respectively, and were runners-up in the first-division in 1956—the closest the club has ever come to winning the top-flight of English football. The club's most notable achievement came in 1953 when they returned to Wembley for the third time in six years to play Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup Final. Played in front of a crowd of 100,000, Blackpool won the game 4-3 after an injury-time winner. The game—which is better remembered as "The Matthews Final" after Matthews' performance—remains the only Wembley FA Cup Final to have seen a hat-trick, scored by Mortensen. As the 1960s dawned, the famous side of the 50s departed and in 1967 the inevitable happened and Blackpool were relegated to the second-division. The period did, however, see the emergence of two very talented players. Jimmy Armfield—who spent his entire career at the club would go on to make 569 appearances for the club and he was joined by Alan Ball. Ball was still a Blackpool player when he won the Man of the Match award in the 1966 World Cup Final. Since 1967, they have been in the top flight twice (1970-71 and 2010-11). Enjoy and here’s to a resounding home win, COYR,

Good for brunch - the Ivy Brasserie in Clifton and Koocha Mezze Bar on Cheltenham Road. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/two-bristol-restaurants-named-among-8223745?fbclid=IwAR2Njy48c_9diwidT09FLKW_eIfonCcgcZXzPJzjQmHrRBEgb4W3Vuwmt-E

Latest update: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-injury-kalas-naismith-8181614

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/pearson-nominated-for-manager-of-the-month/

James a doubt for Blackpool game….Pearson said: "Matty James will be a concern for the weekend just because of a problem he picked up with his ankle from a challenge in the first half. But he managed to play the full game which is a credit to him."

The Chefs Table, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/michelin-recommended-bristol-restaurant-thats-8224663?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email

CP and NP post-match thoughts… https://youtu.be/Bl-pE2nxYBY https://youtu.be/DhX60O0kW-c

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/ℹ-williams-and-kalas-injury-update/

From their forum…. All they did (Huddersfield) was leather the ball forward at every opportunity. It was kick and hope. I didn't see a great deal of effort when Bristol City were strolling through our midfield and defence, often making yards and yards without anyone tackling or closing down. We had no shape, no structure to our play and all we did until the last 10 minutes was boot the ball forwards at every opportunity. We looked like a non-league side. A better side than Bristol City would have taken us to the cleaners and, on quality of play and chances created, even they deserved to win. It's a long time since I've seen such a poor quality match at Championship level.

First half in a nutshell. We have created a few decent scoring opportunities notably Tanner’s ball to Bell was excellent unfortunately SB overcooked his touch and King will have nightmares about his missed chance. Sometimes when you don’t take your chances you get done by a scruffy effort at the other end and I was fearing the ref pointing to the spot when Jay slipped in, don’t think it was a pen bu5 seen them given. They have three on yellows so might be tempted to bring on AM to run at them. Other than a few sloppy moments and slips we’ve dominated that half. We aren’t likely to win many balls in the air so very much need to keep it fast and on the grass.