Tim Monaghan

What do you think causes more harm?

Weapons manufacturers or alcohol manufacturers?

I would say alcohol causes way more misery and death throughout the world through (both alcoholism and causing health issues), broken families, violence etc etc, yet most fans would be celebrating if we placed “Thatchers Gold” on the front of our shirt. We even chant about alcohol and drugs. Nobody has mentions the “Heineken” logo spattered across stand. 

I genuinely find humans fascinating at times. 
 

6 hours ago, RedRock said:

Sod it. I’m going to buck the trend.

Well done Steve and the Lansdown family for investing vast amounts of money in your local football club, and abroad, in highly worthwhile environmental/community initiatives.

Two things that I would have invested my fortune in - if I had one.
 

Not perfect, made mistakes, but show me someone who hasn’t. Glad they are associated with my Club. 

Amen. 

2 hours ago, Harry said:

Everyone under the age of 35 is asking “what is the test card”?

2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said:

I know what you do. I am surprised you take that stance as a creative yourself. Surely you'd acknowledge how poor design can damage a brand?

To be fair, I was more aiming it at the fact I needed to “get outside” apparently. You can see how that would make me laugh @exAtyeoMax

I agree about the branding, although I don’t think it’s that bad at all. The problem is, that this whole thread has nothing to do with the brand, it’s just another excuse to moan about JL and our football club. Do you think anyone outside of this football club gives a simple shit about a T-shirt? Let alone one that’s isn’t even that bad. 

I don’t mean to be a grumpy a-hole recently, but I’m just getting a bit fed up with the constant bashing of this football club. 

Just now, Antman said:

mate - 'unbearable' ? i don't think you have to be here - open the curtains, go outside.

Oh, I do! If you know what I do, you'd be a bit embarrassed by that comment. 

Anyway, enjoy the next owner bashing thread. 

32 minutes ago, 2015 said:

Bristol City FC.

Done.

But then everyone will complain that its boring! Some stuff isn't to my taste, but then again we've in recent times produced my favourite kit of all time in the grey and orange. 

Ultimately, I'd rather we try something different than just BCFC. 

24 minutes ago, chinapig said:

Which is what you get if the club becomes a toy for the owner's son to play with.

I hate to break this to you, but the football club will be a "toy" for anyone owning it. 

If you don't like it, don't buy it. It really is as simple as that. Honestly, the moaning for moaning sake on this board is unbearable.  

4 minutes ago, 2015 said:

It's the sort of thing a local council would have underneath their logo 'We exist to inspire' 'Making Bristol proud' 'We Always Believe'.

The people in charge just don't get football and the fans that go along.

 What would you do? 

Cracking news! 

On 24/05/2024 at 09:22, italian dave said:

My late Dad used to tell of a lady whose first name was Lettice and who married a Mr Leaf. 

I’ve heard this story too. Apparently, a few years later, they boarded the Titanic and hit an iceberg…..

Bournemouth

No competition. Louis Carey. 

On 18/05/2024 at 10:42, bearded_red said:

Take him. Please.

It would be absolutely hilarious.

Why? It’s like all our fans love watching us fail so they can moan constantly like a bunch of karens. 

2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Remember @BobBobSuperBob posting about that flag. Pretty sure he was clued up on it. 

Yeah, I’m sure it was @BobBobSuperBob flag 

Glad he’s good  

I keep saying it. It’s going to be a bigger summer than people think. 
 

I’ll save you all the bother >>  

8 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

 

 

 

Lads - I solved this riddle earlier on. It was Brian Flynn, who made his name as “Lenny Lottery” at the Sun initially…

 

Brian Flynn was Redtop. I remember attending a few games with him. Really lovely bloke. I wish I could remember my original forum name. 

I’ve been here since around 2001 under different names. Met so many amazing people from here. 

7 hours ago, Ian M said:

Wait. Why was I a topic?

Madger was you?

1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said:

I’d have my doubts. The trouble is that the Willem link won’t be fully known by all fans (likely will be by the Willem fans who come over) and as such you always have the risk of a City fan having Willem around him and reacting badly.

The police advice would, I’d imagine, to notionally sell home/away tickets. That doesn’t mean it will be stuck to obviously but the small risk of things going wrong, and the kickback if it wasn’t segregated “officially” will likely be pointed out by both the Police and SAG.

Outside the ground - no issues. Inside I’d be surprised if they didn’t “officially” err on established practices.

That is the clubs job to communicate the link to the fans. Will they do it, well..... 

But I'm glad that this is over the line finally.  Great work by the club. 

Although I don't see eye to eye with David, that would be the perfect role for him and someone who would benefit the club in such a role. We always talk about the extra percent, so why wouldn't you pay for someone with the aptitude that David has for this sort of thing to join the club? 

I said they were going to shock a few people this summer with a few things. What a great fixture for the fans. 

Well done JL and everyone else involved (don't forget Manning would have to agree too). 

COYR's 

14 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Whilst I was very impressed with his 27 minutes performance, it's really difficult to judge whether Manning would include him in next season's 1st team squad. 

U21 football is what it is and City and Charlton have both struggled with results this season. Some will say that results don't matter, it is a 'development league'. However, the jump from U21 to Champ is huge as we know. Not everyone is an Alex Scott unfortunately.

The personnel and make up of our u21 squad will look very different next season with a lot of players being released soon and u18 players stepping in. 

It's going to be very interesting to follow the pathway of Murphy and the U18's stepping up. 

I called it a few weeks back that Forest Green may look at some of our u21 released players or even those players staying, who maybe loaned out next season. Ping! - Cotts was at the gate yesterday, so it will be interesting to see if anything happens on that front.

 

Solid performance wasn’t it. Looked very composed and confident. I’m very much looking forward to seeing more vs FGR

1 minute ago, Cidre Monita said:

Yes. Very different circumstances. We almost lost our beloved club due to over stretching ourselves financially. We now have a local billionaire who has saddled us with debt with no intention of financing a promotion push. You happy with the current situation, Tim? 

Frustrated is probably the right word, but certainly not unhappy. That could change following the summer window as I truly believe we’re in the best position we’ve been in for a while. The club think that too. We need to build on some key areas in the squad, and I think we’ve got a real chance. 
 

For what I’m hearing we will shock a few this window. 

1 hour ago, Cidre Monita said:

So how much more of the Lansdown regime are you willing to put up with TD? I have supported the club since my old man first took me to the gate in the late 70’s, but have never felt so disillusioned as I am now. It’s become blatantly obvious that SL has no intention of financing a promotion push, and I believe we are effectively now in a managed decline. If you wish to support that, fine, it’s up to you, but I would rather we have a bit of short term pain for long term gain. I have long come to the conclusion that SL doesn’t have our best interests at heart and will carry on as owner to the detriment of the club. 

So you’re more disillusioned than 1982?