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My concern is we wait so long then others will come in for him.

For me. Yes it is.

Would not be a big surprise being outbid by Ipswich. Presume we have been working on other targets. If true though still a bitter pill to swallow that Ashton gets one of our targets.

I had forgotten phoning team talk. Spent half of the summer doing that.

I doubt we would be able or willing to outbid Ipswich whose owners seem happy to spend whatever it takes to get the players they want.

It feels now that we have a clarity of thought, planning and recruitment plus a good team working together with clear focus and drive. They know what type of players they want and how much they have got to spend. Well done to everyone of the team from Pearson, Tins, Phil Alexander and all the backroom team. Keep it going

He applied for the England job and never got a reply. Says it all about the people who ran the game then. And have they improved that much.

How many do we need.

Would be disappointing if he chooses to go elsewhere after being down at the club and talking to NP. Looked a really good signing.

Hoping the fact he has been to the club and had a look around and presumably met NP that he would be signing.

To be fair. It is their job. If someone offers you more wages then you will likely take a job with them. Just as you would in any profession. Good luck to him. He is one of ours.

That is an awful thought.

What a start to the Blast for Somerset. Let's hope they finish the job and give Hampshire a good stuffing.

I agree. Although I was really sorry to see him go, I cannot understand why we would sign him when we have Cam Pring. Surely there are bigger priorities like a nice big central defender and a replacement for Scott. .

Quite surreal to watch Bentley on Match of the Day tonight.

Spot on. I know I will be told but I do not see what he has ever done to earn the number 1 spot. Apart from being the cheap option. We need competition and quality in goal.

And he such a good judge of Managers as his track record proves.

Who can forget that utter farce.

Agree about the standard in Scotland but personally trust Big Nige and Tins when it comes to recruitment.

Well done Alex Scott. A huge credit to yourself and Bristol City. It has been a joy watching you play. And hope your future holds even more success. You deserve it.

Says it all.

If we take this form to next season we will be down at the bottom again. When is this going to be sorted out. Never turning our possession and play in to goals. Letting soft goals in. It just goes on and on. Nothing Pearson does seems to be able to stop it.

How hard/expensive would it be to get an upgrade on O'Leary. He is average at best.

Absolutely agree. He could have given nothing more Ran his heart out today. And showed real passion for the club.

Steve Phillips in goal. Old flapper. Think we have had a few better than him.