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18 minutes ago, ralphindevon said:

That was easy but…..now it’s in my wallet does that mean I can’t transfer it?

A message did come up before I added it to my wallet that said it can only be sent to one Gmail acc wallet.

Just wonder in future if I couldn’t go at short notice maybe it’s best not to send to wallet until you’re sure I’m going. 

Just tried adding Season Ticket to a second phone and it advised that it was limited to 1 device, thus would need deleting from the current wallet to transfer.

I think it's going to be a case of doing ad-hoc 'Forward ticket' if you can't attend.

A replay with the prize of an uninspiring 4th round draw… Can’t help but think focus should be on the league and doing all we can to stay up.

Try again now…

5 minutes ago, redkev said:

Star players , not many out there today .

conway & Scott decent , that’s it 

I was using the term loosely, but there may well be some monies through either sale of “assets” or off-loading wages of those that won’t be here next season.

Basically, something needs to give. What’s the point in an experienced manager who will come with a commensurate wage if you won’t/can’t back him.

I've steadfastly supported Pearson and the challenges he's faced with constrained ability to make signings, but the January transfer window really does feel pivotal. Without some quality additions, this really is shaping up for a relegation battle.
The board need to make some money available (even if it's through offloading some "star players") or let Pearson go.

5 minutes ago, Steve Watts said:

Has anyone been able to get to Robins TV?

Nope, getting 'Error establishing a database connection'

Correction: now back up and running!

2 minutes ago, roddy-d said:

Twice I’m on about ever since he joined Bristol city. 

Never mind. Maybe “twice” should’ve been “two” 

1 minute ago, roddy-d said:

Well I do think Bentley could learn to shut his legs so many balls go between his legs for goals. I’ve lost count myself. 

Twice at least 

Thank god this season is finally over!

Back up now. Saved having to listen to the usual pre-match spiel about Bristol City Women

Just now, MarcusX said:

Are we playing 2 at the back 

This is either going to be a master stroke, or a hammering

Yeah, this has the potential to be chaotic and heart-attack inducing!

6 minutes ago, Harry R said:

He knows how to push fans' buttons, does Pearson. Plays up to his image as a no-nonsense hard man. 

He had a clearout last summer but apparently he needs another one. 

A less famous manager would have been sacked a while ago.

And thereby not have the numbers he needs to get through this season? The mass clear out occurred, but there were always going to be a few in the grey zone with an opportunity to stay… some have taken their chance, others less so, be it down to mentality or they are already maxing out their ability and it isn’t at the level we need. 

9 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

People don't seem to have the understanding and patience to realise that. Next season when Pearson gets the chance to change things a little, albeit still on a budget, if we are still producing the same failings then Pearson will be fair game. I am still amazed that having lost £38m in the last set of accounts there are still people on this forum who genuinely think if they shout loud enough Steve will make the financial position even worse and sack Pearson. It's laughable.

Exactly! Pure shortsightedness. as you say, this time next season, fair game… but you can’t judge the final product until it’s built.

Nige presents hope and a pathway… even if it’s a bumpy ride.
 

What’s the alternative, let’s become a chop and change ‘tactical’ club, never permitting for time for ‘strategy’. 
 

14 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said:

Well I know summer is always an optimistic time but let's be honest, Nige's signings last summer are hardly cause for optimism. Most are currently out injured and who has really made an impact from those he signed? 

Always optimistic, but in this case, it has to be a successful one in terms of incoming quality. 

Bristol City became a very comfortable environment for coasting, gradually, players are being made accountable for their effort and that by and large has improved from the pre-Pearson era. It’s taken time, but you can see that. 
 

The next piece of the puzzle has to be upping the quality within the squad. If you expect that to happen in one summer window, you’ll be paying for it (and we can’t). However, Bristol City will be far more appealing for players this summer than last.

Absence of the above (allowing the manager time) will just see a perpetual cycle of short-term positions and manager rotations… I’d much rather allow Nige to build and take the blips during said transition. 

How different it could've been, had Weimann played in Pring as opposed to go for the much more difficult Semenyo pass. Ah well!

Really want this season to be over now... whilst I think we'll stay up, I'm really looking ahead to the summer when Nigel hopefully make his mark in the way of signings.

As frustrating as it is to be seeing another win slip from our grasp in the closing minutes, what a world apart we are from the boring, negative football of recent seasons gone by!

In Nige we trust! 

6 minutes ago, Dr Balls said:

I know times are tough financially but is that what the Man of the Match award has been reduced to, a can of Thatchers Gold?!

Guessing we get a few quid for product placement.

Maybe we should get the youth team MoM awards sponsored by Appletiser. Consistent identity from youth to first team.

4 minutes ago, Redinthehead said:

Cardiff fans seemed to arrive insanely early this morning. Been an atmosphere building around the ground since ahoy quarter to 11.

Did they sail here?

29 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said:

You posted an hour ago ‘it’s not even dark’ ?! It was pitch black ere an hour ago ...

The lights weren’t completely off, just a small number due to the power issues, with the pitch still well illuminated.

I know you could say it's a combination of the physical effort put in first half, confidence and a bit of "game management", but I do feel we overdo slowing the game down - and that's from Bentley forward. It almost invites the opposition to come at you.

I just wish we could find the confidence to keep up the positive positions, intentions and press!

Just now, Roger Red Hat said:

Eh?

Really?! 
 

Yes, past highs. You know, challenging for promotion, cup runs… it was in our grasp.

Does that help?

7 hours ago, bpexile said:

A tough one Dave, I still think he needs time to completely rebuild this team but that time could very likely see us go down.

I can't see anyone turn the tide with this team & the financial restraints in place. Strap yourself in mate.

Minded to agree here, begrudgingly. He needs the opportunity to sign ‘Pearson’ players… the challenge for him is bringing the other players along and getting them to perform until we boot them out!

Oh how we have lost our way from past highs.

2 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

Hands up those who were completely against appointing Mark Robins here - because you wanted an experienced manager, like Nigel Pearson...?! 

And you honestly expect it’d be any different

3 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said:

I just loved the way they attacked us with 10 men - always with at least one spare man - and how we had noone to pass to half the time. When you didn't think it could get any worse, City always manage to exceed expectations. Abject.

Yeah, you could just see how it was shaping up. Full back to centre back, centre back to centre back, then only to play it back to originating full back... and lose possession. Show some balls and try to create something positive and moving towards the target!

4 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said:

**** off Pearson. 

Has been. 

If only it were so simple. These players have been on a repeat playlist for years, the manager(s) being the album(s).