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2 hours ago, redsquirrel said:

they have got no choice this time. will look pretty stupid if they dont

I hope you are right.

On 21/05/2024 at 11:57, And Its Smith said:

Generally a positive piece.  But if you can’t be optimistic before a ball is kicked, when can you be?!

When the Board support the Manager in the transfer market.

22 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Or earlier, as was Nige’s wishes.

The brains trust of Jon Lansdown and Tinnion at work again. What hope have we got.

On 17/05/2024 at 13:17, exAtyeoMax said:

 

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/jon-lansdown-bristol-city-scudamore-9290480?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Let's see how naturally aligned everyone is when the backing Manning is expecting  in the transfer market does not materialise.

If that means getting rid of Linneker then I am in favour.

32 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

 

What I would say is that following Bears' outstanding second half of the season, playing the style of rugby he wants, it wouldn't surprise me if SL did loosen the purse strings a little more... 

I am sure he will be doing that anyway however the Bears were playing. Their tremendous end to the season will be used to justify his increasing lack of investment in the squad.

13 minutes ago, Dr Balls said:

This is all part of the same piece. SL is fed up of losing money through Bristol Sport, and is trying to reduce his losses by investing less in the first place. It’s more risky for City than the rugby team as they aren’t at risk of relegation, whereas we know that relegation for City would blow a hole in the financial planning and any chance of a sale. Even in that case we should still be a better option for a sale and investment than the “Blue Few” but perhaps not while we are bundled in with all of the other BS issues.

How do we get unbundled. Because without that who is going to replace the Lansdowns or invest in City. So many clubs are getting outside investors. Even Wycombe have been taken over by a Billionaire. Yet no sign of anything for us. Or does someone know something.

2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

 

 

No, the reason Bears may not spend up to the full cap limit is due to the TV deal:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/05/07/premiership-richest-club-bristol-spending-short-salary-cap/

 

What a shame the other clubs in the Rugby premiership haven't followed suit. 

8 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said:

Where’s that been stated? He was moaning about the cap being too low previously. 

Pat Lam in an article in Bristol Live about going with a smaller squad and saying they will not be spending up to the cap.

Didn't read or listen to Lansdown. But concerned to see that next season Bristol Beats will not be spending up to the salary cap as most other Rugby clubs will be, as for example Bath, who seem to buy any player they want. They will rely on experienced players developing the young players. It doesn't fill me with much confidence of our spend this summer. I was never that confident anyway but reading this suggests the spend will be kept as tight as possible. I cannot see it anywhere near meeting Manning's idea of being backed in the transfer market 

Next season  will be Manning's team with Tinnion and Lansdown backing him in the Summer transfer window. Why do I have zero confidence.

5 minutes ago, Ivorguy said:

So who is still confident that next season won’t be same old, same old City ?

Nothing really seems to change. 

Nothing to play for but disappointing being hammered by Stoke. 

2 hours ago, The Humble Realist said:

Looks like sky have snubbed the ipswich game to show leeds v saints and brum v Norwich instead !

You mean Stoke versus City isn't being televised!!!

1 hour ago, Topper 123 said:

It’s about time someone took hold of shop designs and gave the fans what they want , casual wear is going to sell better than tops with BRISTOL CITY emblazed across them . Fans these days prefer small club badges on coloured TShirts other than red , nice pastel shades + plus cargo shorts with small robin on left leg come on city give us some clobber we can wear , ie nice short sleeve shirt with small robin on pocket that’s all we need these items would sell far better than a top with Bristol City wrote up the arm x

Unfortunately it appears what supporters want with regard to the shop and it's merchandise is not a factor that is considered by the club. So many fans have expressed their disappointment with the shop and the merchandise but this has been ignored.

16 minutes ago, redkev said:

I do agree with what your saying , but I could have all the training in the world but doesn’t mean I could be a professional football player , 

As for getting the job it’s not his fault daddy is a million / billionaire or what ever he is , by no way am I defending him completely as he has made some big mistakes , give criticism to the correct areas of his mistakes not just chuck any sort of criticism at him 

Let's turn it around and ask what has Jon Lansdown  done that he deserves to be congratulated for. I can think of nothing.

I find it hard to believe anything Lansdown says.

On 25/04/2024 at 15:35, GrahamC said:

Agree, his first game in charge was a 0-0 draw v Birmingham, which by the standards of their season is probably one of the highlights.

The ball is going to be in the air an awful lot when they have it & Evans is out of the Warnock school of low possession, loads of time wasting managers.

Not expecting too much in truth.

Whatever school of managers he is from, to get Stevenage up and around the playoffs in league is one hell of an achievement. 

Manningball  meets a Steve Evans team. It should be interesting.

Happy St George's day to all.

2 hours ago, Iron Acton Red said:

Was just thinking as our last game of season is at the Britannia stadium. Wouldn’t it be funny if we relegated them.

Quite a dour club and never forgave Shilton for ending our beloved Cheesleys career.

anyones thoughts please?

Well I hope we make a better job of it than we did at home to Birmingham when Redknapp was their Manager.

7 hours ago, BCFCGav said:

Ipswich as good as up after Leicester and Leeds last night. Another one floats on by us. 

I think less floating and more like racing past us.

53 minutes ago, The Fat Controller said:

Suddenly a point looks like a good result

I thought it always looked a good result.

42 minutes ago, HengroveReds said:

made the difference last few games, brings conway into the game ev, 3 starts 3 goals 

 

Do wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy do
Going past defenders
Scoring one or two
He looks good (looks good)
He looks fine (looks fine)

Bristol City’s Scotty Twine

Is he going to be here long enough for his own song.

18 hours ago, Ziderarmy said:

Results aside what was the point in this loan. Since he’s joined we’ve played 11 games.

1 game he didn’t make the squad 

7 times he’s sat on the bench and not got off it.

3 times he’s come off the bench for a grand total of 44 minutes. 

He’s not played since Cardiff away where he got 8 minutes on February 2nd.

Now we’re safe surely we either give him game time or bring some of our own youth players in who we think could step up.

Baffling loan so far. 

Taking a place that one of own academy players could have.