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https://youtu.be/C_ynx_7ujaM

Yes, on the OS

From my perspective the deeper issues (accepting that some are not unique to us) include: The previous manager and CE - who IMO were given far too much authority to bring in loads of average/poor players. NP takes a very different position preferring (and partly having to) manage with a small squad. Our wage structure - NP has sought to create a more equitable wage structure as apparently he inherited a very diverse range of salaries, including some excessive earners. Our lack of identity and style of play - under LJ it was a lotto week in week out in terms of team selection, again NP has a very different approach e.g. play well and you keep your place. As you mention our FFP dilemma and the general state of the financial side of Championship clubs which has been compounded by Covid and has required us to sell our best players and grow our own. The Club culture which has been remarked upon +++ just recently NP spoke about ‘what a nice Club’ we have been. I believe NP has worked hard to turn this around, however, lasting culture change takes years and years to become embedded. The Board and major shareholder - who have demonstrated the ability to repeat mistakes and despite building an impressive infrastructure haven’t been able to create a consistent/ successful first team squad. Our location and history - both of which I believe are barriers to attracting players. Realistically turning around a Club like ours takes years - something NP and many fans appreciate. Part of the problem, of course, is that we all want to watch great football and follow a winning team!

I wasn’t there tonight so can only base my comments on what I’ve read on here, the Sky coverage, the BBC stats and the final score. To concede three at home is hugely concerning/embarrassing. We knew before tonight that we lacked strength in depth, this performance/result has certainly confirmed that. The blame-game has been in full-swing tonight, for me everybody involved with the Club has to share responsibility for a night like this and the overall situation BCFC are in. That certainly includes SL, NP and the players. In professional football, however, the buck inevitably stops with the manager and NP will no doubt say something post-match along the lines of ‘it’s my team and so I take responsibility for tonight.’ For the record I have been and remain pro NP and really hope that the Club don’t react by sacking him and that he doesn’t himself decide to go. I really don’t see that under all the circumstances a change of manager is the answer. As noted above the problems are much deeper than just replacing the manager.

Atkinson off due to an injury according to the BBC, can anyone actually there elaborate?

By virtue of having no stream I missed Virtue opening the scoring

Nowt doing on Hesgoal for me, has anyone managed to find a stream that works?

A bit more about tonight’s ref: https://staceywest.net/2022/11/08/ref-watch-bristol-city-a-carabao-cup/

As one of only three Championship teams remaining in the Carabao Cup and having already despatched Coventry 4-1 and Wycombe 3-1 we have a great chance of making the next round. Perhaps save the date of the 2022/23 final which will be held at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 26. The fourth-round draw will take place immediately after Manchester United's third round tie against Aston Villa on Thursday 10 November. The possibility of extra-time means an exact time for the start of the draw is unknown. Sky currently has the rights to live coverage of the Carabao Cup and their Main Event and Football channels will be broadcasting United's tie with Villa on Thursday. Thus, with the draw following up that game, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football are where you can watch the fourth-round draw. After beating Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in the first round, Lincoln needed penalties to get the better of Barrow in round two, the Imps have never managed to progress beyond the third round of the Carabao Cup and this season marks just the second time in 18 years that the visitors have made it this far. Last time we played Lincoln was in 1986. Last time they were in Bristol they won 6-3 ? https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62858699 Head to head record, we’ve won 19, lost 9 and drawn 8. They were non-league for six years between 2010 - 2016. The Imps now compete in league one. They were beaten 1-0 by Chippenham Town on Saturday (thanks to a back-heel) in the first round of the FA Cup, History: Lincoln City manager Mark Kennedy, who was appointed in May, wants the Imps to play "progressive and aggressive" football that will "get fans off their seats". Kennedy, 45, left his job as Birmingham City assistant to succeed Michael Appleton at Sincil Bank. The ex-Republic of Ireland winger also previously spent four years working at Manchester City's academy. "By being attractive, having a brand that people can identify with, that to me will bring success," he said. A big part of my DNA and how I see the game is to be a really aggressive and high-pressing team. There has to be a purpose to playing football and has to be a purpose to possession - we don't want centre-halves that have 300 passes between them.” "We want to play an attractive brand of football that is possession based, but it has to be aggressive and it has to be progressive. That is something I want to bring to Lincoln. Kennedy said "there is no doubt" his time working at Manchester City's academy, as well as stints with Ipswich and Wolves' youth teams in the past decade, have shaped his approach to the game. From a coaching perspective my time working in those elite academies has had a huge influence on how I see the game today," As a player, he was a left back and left winger from 1992 to 2012. He featured in the Premier League with Liverpool, Wimbledon, Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, as well as in the Football League for Millwall, Queens Park Rangers, Crystal Palace, Cardiff City and Ipswich Town. He was capped 34 times by Ireland, scoring four goals. Their goalkeeper Carl Rushworth was not cleared to participate against Chippenham Town due to a head injury, but he will be aiming to return to the squad for this game. Jordan Wright will retain possession of the gloves if Rushworth is not cleared to take part, but Teddy Bishop returned from a hamstring injury to make the first XI at the weekend. Lewis Montsma, Daniel Mandroiu and Joe Walsh are all expected to remain sidelined for the visitors. NP will likely rest a couple and give starts to a few, so potentially Lowe and Bell could make the starting line-up. Our form (all competitions): L, W, L, D, L, D Lincoln City form (all competitions): W, D, W, L, D, L Lincoln banter The club was given it’s nickname after the legend of the Lincoln Imp, which depicts a creature sent by Satan to the city’s cathedral. The Imps have only ever plied their trade at two stadiums since coming into existence, with the club moving to Sincil Bank from their only previous ground, the John O’Gaunts ground, back in 1895. Back in 1921, the club were founder members of the Football League Third Division North, as it was known back in those days, with the Imps going on to win the league on several occasions following it’s formation. In the 2016/2017 season, Lincoln became the first non-league club to progress to the last eight of the competition since 1914 after beating Premier League Burnley. The club made their first and only ever appearance at Wembley Stadium during the 2017/2018 season, beating Shrewsbury Town 1-0 to lift the EFL Trophy. Free bus service All fans will be able to use the AG3 matchday bus for free. The AG3 services stops at Temple Meads, Broadmead and the city centre before dropping right outside Ashton Gate. This is ideal for fans to connect with dozens of public bus routes across Bristol and services which stop at Bristol Coach Station. Click here to view the First Bus Bristol route map. The AG1 Portway Park and Ride and AG2 Brislington Park and Ride will operate with standard fares and provide free parking as usual. Services will depart between 1715 and 1915 on all routes as follows: AG1 Portway Park and Ride - every 25 mins AG2 Brislington Park and Ride - every 30 mins AG3 Temple Meads via Broadmead and centre - every 15 mins Route maps, tickets and pricing can be found at https://www.bcfc.co.uk/travel/ but please note the different frequency of services as listed above for this fixture. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/free-bus-travel-for-lincoln-game/ Samuel Allison will be the man with the whistle: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12454358/the-fireman-dreaming-of-the-top

Good curry options: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/seven-bristol-restaurants-shortlisted-asian-7790399?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email

Good Sunday roast: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/hidden-neighbourhood-pub-serves-one-7786695?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email

It’s a cardiologist I need after that!

NP post match: https://youtu.be/noDFT7niiT0

And breath TFFT delighted to get a point from that. Well done the Cider Army that made the long trip

This is painful to watch it is deadmen walking and only a matter of time before they score. AS off JD on.

Always going to happen we could have done with it not happening in the 47 minute, fear we face an even bigger battering now!

Phew, my heart-rate is off the scale! All Boro and we are one up! However, if this continues we will concede, they have so much time and loads of options and we are getting pulled all over the place. First half highlights Conways contributions, maturity and work rate O’Leary who has kept us in the game Tinnion’s ‘ Bloody hell Zak’ and ‘’Just blow the bloody whistle’ Williams has not been involved enough, Vyner needs to get sorted positionally, all need to close down quicker and defend from the front.

In short, Nigel Pearson has revealed/implied that Rob Atkinson (illness) and Tomas Kalas (calf) are possibles - to make the squad, at least, having trained this week - but Kal Naismith (calf) has been ruled out. In terms of suspensions, George Tanner will serve the first of his three-game ban.

The media’s guess: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-predicted-team-middlesbrough-7786952

270 miles away from Bristol it’s Middlesborough, let’s hope for some fireworks from the Robins! Supporters will be able to pay on the day, cash only tickets will be available from the away ticket office due to there being no card facilities. Here’s an away guide with thanks to Jack Phillips journalism. For coach travel, season ticket holders coach tickets cost £29, and £34 for non-season ticket holders. The coaches will leave Ashton Gate at 7:45am. You won't be able to park at Ashton Gate due to Bristol Bears vs Saracens taking place on Saturday. Parking: Middlesbrough College Car Park: TS2 1AD £2 5 minute walk from the stadium Matchday Car Parks: TS3 8AG £4-£5 10 minute walk from the stadium Train: The station is a 15-20 minute walk from the Riverside Stadium. Pubs: Dr Browns: TS1 2RR 12 minute walk to the stadium The only pub for away supporters near to the stadium other than the stadium concourse. Food: There is a McDonald's a 10 minute walk away from the stadium, at TS4 2AG. The Cleveland Centre in the centre of Middlesbrough provides several food choices, with any other restaurants you may want in close proximity to it. There's also a choice of Wetherspoons in the town centre. NP pre-match press conference: CP pre-game interview: Carrick pre-match: https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/2022/november/03/Michael-Carrick--Pre-Bristol-City-Press-Conference/ Midweek they won 3-1 at Hull helped by two ogs and are currently 19th on 20 points. The Riverside Stadium has been home to Middlesbrough since 1995. There is still a reminder of the club’s past at the front of the stadium, where they have erected the old Ayresome Park gates. Here’s a virtual tour of the stadium: At the beginning of October Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was sacked after 11 months in charge. When Wilder left Boro sat 22nd in the Championship after just two wins from their opening 11 matches: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63116336 This is the first home game for recently appointed head coach former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick. The 41-year-old had been out of the game since leaving Old Trafford after a three-game stint as temporary boss after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal. Boro had been without a permanent manager since Chris Wilder was sacked, with Leo Percovich in interim charge. When appointed he said “Middlesbrough was the first professional club I played for as a nine-year-old boy, so it's a very special feeling to be back here as a head coach," adding, "Growing up in the north-east myself I'm fully aware of what football means to people. It's a real privilege for me to be in this position and to feel all the passion and enthusiasm you've got for the game and for Boro." He will be assisted by Jonathan Woodgate. The former Boro player returns to The Riverside having been the manager from June 2019 to June 2020. Over the years we’ve won 28, drawn 22 and lost 35 times against them. Both games finished in 2-1 home wins last season. Both Nigel and Curtis played for Boro (see photos) NP was the Boro skipper and led them to two promotions to the Premier League he was a hugely important figure in the memorable rollercoaster years of the 1990s with Bryan Robson at the helm. Between July 1994 and May 1998 he made 138 appearances and scored five times. Curtis Fleming’s Boro career 248 League appearances (+18 as sub), three goals. The referee is Matthew Donahue, he started his career as an official at the age of just 14, before he gained promotion to the EFL list of assistants in 2014. After successive promotions through the refereeing ranks, he was promoted to the National List of Referees prior to the 2018/19 season. Donohue refereed 39 matches during his first season on the EFL circuit and continued his impressive rise when he was appointed to the Select Group 2 list of officials in the summer of 2019. Donohue has issued 36 yellow cards and no reds in his 11 matches so far with all bar one being in the Championship. The Manchester-based official last took charge of a City game in April when the Robins won 1-0 at Stoke City. He is assisted by Paul Hodskinson and Richard Wild, the fourth official is James Bell. Duncan Watmore is a doubt for them following a head injury. We will be without Tanner and Naismith with Kalas also likely to be missing and Atkinson a doubt. Boro banter The name Mydilsburgh is the earliest recorded form of Middlesbrough’s name and dates to Anglo-Saxon times (400–1000 AD), while many of the original villages that became part of the town appear in the Domesday Book of 1086 The Transporter Bridge is the only place in the UK where you can bungee jump from a bridge. If you take on the challenge, you’ll climb the 210 steps to the top, before diving the 160ft towards the River Tees In 1801, Middlesbrough was a farm that was home to 25 people. Today the population is over 140,000 During the 1970s, actor Terry Scott, of Terry and June, managed to drive his car off the end of the Transporter Bridge and was only saved from the murky waters of the River Tees by the bridge’s safety net Middlesbrough has a town in America named after it. Middlesboro is the largest city in South East Kentucky and sits in a basin between Pine Mountain and the Cumberland Mountains, which is believed to be an old meteorite crater Film director Ridley Scott is from the North East and based the opening shot of Blade Runner on the view of the old ICI plant at Wilton. He said: “There’s a walk from Redcar … I’d cross a bridge at night, and walk above the steel works. So that’s probably where the opening of Blade Runner comes from. It always seemed to be rather gloomy and raining, and I’d just think “God, this is beautiful.” You can find beauty in everything, and so I think I found the beauty in that darkness.” Apparently the site was also considered as a shooting location for one of the sequels to Scott’s Alien films Boro’s old Ayresome Park ground featured in the 35th edition of the Guinness Book of Records – not for football, but for being the home of the largest reported advertising hoarding, which was painted on the roof of the North Stand by sponsor Heritage Hampers During the 1966 World Cup, the North Korean team stayed on Teesside and beat Italy at Ayresome Park. They trained at the ICI chemical works, where many locals would turn up to watch them practice When Middlesbrough Railway Station was badly bombed by the Luftwaffe during World War Two, the Evening Gazette gave only a cursory report of the event, playing down the effects on the town to prevent the enemy learning that the bombing raid had been a success, which was a common strategy at the time Pubs There aren’t too many near the ground unfortunately - with many people having to drink in the city before travelling to the stadium. If you like real ales and the smaller micropub, then you are in for a treat, as in Middlesbrough Town Centre, there are four Micropubs, all located very close to one another. They are: The Infant Hercules (Grange Road), https://www.facebook.com/TheInfantHercules/ Sherlocks (Baker Street) https://www.facebook.com/people/Sherlocks/100063651815867/ The Twisted Lip (Baker Street) https://placejuice.com/twisted-lip-4rpwbds The Devil’s Advocate (Borough Road) https://www.facebook.com/devilsavocateboro/ Dr Browns,135 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RR, https://www.facebook.com/doctorbrowns1/ A 12 minute walk from the stadium, the pub serves real ales, offers Sky TV.

Regardless of any stats I simply look at our football and compare it with that of our opponents, the recurring, albeit non-evidenced themes (as in not substantiated by data/stats), are: (1) we lose possession very often (compared with most opponents) (2) when we get in and around the opponents box we are less likely to pass it around opting either to be direct or go backwards (there was a passage of play last night when SU played the ball across and around our box for what felt like ages awaiting an opening) (3) our distribution from throw ins, free kicks and corners is generally poor and we frequently concede possession from promising positions (4) we win very few 50/50 challenges (5) our forwards rarely win headers from long through balls whether from the keeper or defenders All this adds up to great frustration!

For younger viewers: https://youtu.be/YaqQoQ1rBH4

Paul Heckingbottom's reaction

NP and AS post-match comments https://fb.watch/gxpRs7qyH2/ https://fb.watch/gxq38gA03y/