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6 minutes ago, BCFC11 said:

We scored yet??

absolutely nothing happening tbf

26 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Not sure how you've arrived at a position where you're asking this question when I've clearly said in this thread hes a good player and will do well for us etc. 

Ive not been through every post in this thread. My question to you was based on your comment below

55 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

 I'd rather we be playing our own players over a short term signing. 

That reads to me that you'd prefer not to have him here, hence why i asked.

Just noticed my ticket says 3pm kick off 

17 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

With Twine coming in then we're gonna have to drop someone. That could be Bell, Mehmeti or TGH for example. I'd rather we be playing our own players over a short term signing. You also have to consider the impact that has on the morale of our own players. Losing their place to a player who's not going to be here come May. 

 

So you don't want him here then?

You just have to copy the web address, then paste it

2 minutes ago, BrizzleRed said:

Really disappointed there seems to be no option to buy on this loan

Everybody is, but perhaps that wasn't on the table from Burnley. As others have said, they may consider him to be their plan B in the championship, if they get relegated. They can also negotiate a better fee if he has a stormer

So the option may have been "You can have twine until the end of the season, then we will see where we are - Yes or No (BTW others are interested) - what do you do?

Its a Yes all day long surely

5 hours ago, ExiledAjax said:

*50 league goals. 

51 in all comps.

Ah well. I was 98.04% correct if i wanted to be pedantic

3 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

But anyone who doesn't have at least some nagging questions about the strategy at play here must be very trusting of those in charge, and I would argue more trusting than they've shown they merit in recent months.

In regards to the “strategy” in play here - newsflash - we haven't had a clear one in years and so it continues.

We know the bullshitters in charge are, well - bullshitters. Nobody believed the top 6 squad nonsense. It was a vehicle to get rid of Pearson and we all know this. All the crap we heard about the budget being maxed out and loans are not the way forward - clearly this is not true.

So i say **** the board and enjoy this (potentially expensive) loanee. Id rather pay my wedge to watch this boy rip up the pitch. Im bored with the shite we witness pretty much every week. Entertain me FFS. 

2 hours ago, Dollymarie said:

 Boils my piss when they then take an age to move off! 

Cranberry juice is apparently good for that.

Also, people who stop at roundabouts when there is clearly no car anywhere near to the right. 

18 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

I must be the only person who thinks Urban Tandoor is just 'okay'.

Must have been there half a dozen times and whilst there is nothing wrong with the food at all, I just can't understand the hype.

Which one did you go to? The smaller one, opposite the court in Bristol is better. 

4 minutes ago, IAmNick said:

Christ, I log on here expecting to see excitement but a load of you are moany old bastards when you want to be (sorry).

It's not the perfect deal or whatever, no, but can we just allow ourselves a little enjoyment sometimes?

I'm excited so screw the lot of you:

1. We keep talking about how Manning wants to implement his system more effectively. Well here is a player he knows, who clearly works in his system and will implement and elevate his ideas, and that can only help him and therefor the team out there.

2. Having quality players around will improve our other players - Tommy will hopefully get more chances, score more, learn more, and increase his confidence. There will be better interplay for players like Sykes and Mehmeti. Dickie and Vyner will get more chances from set pieces... This can only be a good thing even if it is temporary.

3. I watch every home game at AG. I watch every away game on Robins TV. It has, for the most part, been bloody PAINFUL watching this team for a large portion of a fair few years now. If we now have one more young, skilful, exciting player to watch then thank god for that, even if it is only for 6 months.

Exactly.

Plus tomorrow we are home to West Ham, who are there for the taking, full house - on TV. Whats not to like? 

Wow - this thread got mental.

Am i allowed to be pleased he has joined? TBH i couldnt give a toss if it costs the club a few quid - just give me entertaining football and if this lad is the spark - bring it on

I bumped into him once, at a Pub in Portishead. He was with Marlon Pack, Jack Hunt and someone else (might have been Flinty - i cant recall.). He was great with my lad, taking selfies and talking to him - not wanting to get away. He must have had a whole can on Lynx on him mind. 200 games, 50 goals, 30 assists for City. A big player in our recent history, and look at how the young lads looked up to him. Top bloke and a top pro

Do we have anyone reporting from the Roof? Its 4 minutes past five....

This is a classic OTIB transfer thread. Rumours, arguments, paranoia and humour. Love it

This excites me greatly.

21 hours ago, winterbournered said:

Had an advert pop up on Instagram for Racks sharing platter roast. 
Looks incredible. 
Has anyone on here been? 

Crap parking, and while the food looks good - when we went recently it was very average.

Lansdown has sunk in how much - 200 odd million? He's not going anywhere until he recovers most of that.

Reality check

Nobody with half a brain, thought we would be near the top 6 this season without or without Pearson. Most predicted mid table - 10-14th place which is where we are and where we will likely end up. Preston are a bogey team for us, and yes i agree - today was shite. I actually dozed off. The bottom line is the players are what they are - midtable. I dont see why we have to self flaggelate after every poor/average performance.

If you are going to pick a whipping boy for todays performance, at least pick one from the right area of the pitch

8 minutes ago, jiggers58 said:

I always wonder whether we would have got more from him (not a negative, he had been great for us) if we played him up front. The season we did this out of necessity he scored over 20. His movement in and around the box was excellent that season. He has also stated his preference is to play as a striker.

I think its that he is such a good pro - the manager knows what he is gonna get from him. With his engine he can play anywhere upfield. You might be correct about playing upfront more, but that depends who is around him at the time. 51 goals and 29 assists in 216 games is a very good return for someone played in multiple positions. Quality player 

6 hours ago, Laner said:

EFL boss sacked TWICE already this season offers to help coaches on LinkedIn (msn.com)

Now offering his knowledge to potential coaches. Bet 'I beat Man Utd' comes up a lot.

I mean - its a bit ridiculous, but the bloke is trying to make a living. Harsh to be too critical

One of our best players in recent years - what an engine on him. Well respected by the younger players too - a real pro and a role model. Good luck to him, and at least he is closer to home now. Not sure how much game time he will get at WBA, but best of luck.

3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

Just looked, 18,364 now made available.

5 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Great player, his name still used to define a classy style defender, “hes like Beckenbauer”

Playing it out from the back defender like a lot of teams prefer to play nowadays. An era and style defining player. RIP