Graham76

2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

- Heard in an “interview” afterwards that players were in danger of being deconditioned and the chairman should have talked to the technical director

I’ve listened to this part a couple of times.  Surely Nigel would have phrased this differently if he suspected BT & JL we’re conspiring against him.  Does this exonerate BT of being a snake?  

1 hour ago, 1960maaan said:

I'd like to think they would see any fall in numbers as a sign they need to tempt more people to get a Season Card, if they think  the ones that don't renew will just go to games anyway,  they are mistaken. 

I’m not renewing my ST, just picking and choosing my games next season instead.  You’re right, if results drop off people like me won’t have any interest in watching a mid table borefest against teams like Preston

1 hour ago, GrahamC said:

Last point, he says on numerous occasions that we’re bringing in “one or two” this summer, so even if TC’s possible departure changes that, it will only be slightly, there clearly won’t be a large number of arrivals.

This is exactly why I’ve decided not to renew my season ticket. There doesn’t appear to be an appetite to reinvest in the squad and I don’t think we are anywhere near being top six.

Is it true that Brian Tinnion shaves his armpit hair? 

10 hours ago, Cole Not Gas said:

Well there you go, I agree with everything you mention above and would add a couple of comments which would upset others (i really dont care) but you would respect as my opinion. Many 'fans' on this forum are not sane (on, insane!) and would appear to not want certain managers to succeed, whether it is Lee, Mark A, Deano, Pearson or Liam. 

I for one wanted all to succeed and am the most disappointed with Pearson - lots of reasons but that's another story and based on the highest expectations, as well as the state he left us in. I agree one has to be a madder optimist than me to see too many golden shoots so far with Liam and i 100% agree he will be off if he does well and a better offer comes along. A friend of mine reckons he will manage West Ham inside 2 years.

Most important question is what he does to cull our bloated squad of players simply not good enough to get us to the Top 6, who he brings in to mould into 'his team (remember Pearson had 30 months and was fired without us having proven scorers) and how he continues to outwit coaches of the better teams; - ok, this may be 3 questions, sorry!

I disagree with your comment that we have a bloated squad. We’ve spent most of the season with a bench full of academy players!  

Also, please tell us what state Pearson left us in? Do you mean the £30m plus we got from the sale of Alex Scott and Semenyo? Or the bloat he successfully got rid of?

I remember when we played Ajax in a pre season friendly at the gate. Suarez scored a wonder goal 

Doesn’t sound like a great result considering our strong line up. 

57 minutes ago, astrondrew said:

Possibly decades of misogyny?

Or maybe most people just aren’t interested in women’s football?  

Why can’t the women’s team have their own separate show? We got 5 minutes of Dave speaking on a bad line and that was it. 

4 hours ago, pikeysrobins said:

So….why the MASS exodus of fans (a) when Huddersfield scored (b) on 85 mins?? I hate it when fans leave early at the best of times but that was embarrassing today. 

I was absolutely gutted when i beat the traffic home and found out that we scored a last minute equaliser in a meaningless draw. Especially considering how badly we played too.  I’m so embarrassed. 

What boring first half that was. Back to Manningball

3 hours ago, Harry said:

The club have been made very much aware over the past 15 years of the link. Those in charge at Willem have been very open to dialogue and arranging some sort of official link but those at our end want nothing to do with it. 

Thats such a shame. God forbid the club does something for the fans 

Shame the club have never organised a pre season friendly with Willem II considering the link with the fans. Would be a nice touch 

As someone else said, we set up not to lose rather than to go out and win today.  Thats not front foot attacking football. 

If he can’t even get on ahead of Cornick in a meaningless goalless game, it’s not looking good. 

That was a hard watch. 

1 hour ago, Topper 123 said:

It would be great now if fans could come along to the gate in their thousands and support and enjoy the rest of season now the pressure is off , I’d also like to see the players enjoy it and play with a smile on their faces and interact with the fans more , come on let’s all enjoy it and get behind the lads 

Is someone from Bristol Sport holding you hostage and forcing you to write this against your will? Blink once for yes, twice for no. 

Something seriously wrong throughout our club and injuries. This cant be just a coincidence 

Fair play, Mannings turned things around and football seems more positive now. 

Surprised to see Robert’s come off, thought he played well 

2 hours ago, reddogkev said:

Trying to think of a benefit of having Manning as the gaffer, and an obvious one could be using his former Hammers connections to bring in some young ones for a season loan?

It would be a big boast for the squad for next season.  I'm still waiting for us to bring in our next Tammy and a West Ham player would go down a treat.

What about playing our own young players? We’ve just signed three of them for next season!  

6 hours ago, Jo90 said:

Really love the new Zak’s Onyego range looks great - Thanks for doing something that’s a bit different 

Flash sale at Banardos! 

59 minutes ago, cotswoldred2 said:

I have been City since Atyeo was playing for England, every defeat was a disaster and every win was a triumph, I would never boo. 

If you feel booing will help, why wait for half time or full time to boo, why not boo them as they come on before kick off that'll be just great.

The Supporter of the year goes to…..

I’ve been in the Manning out camp, but give him his due, he got it right today. 

A wins a win, but Jamie Vardy could have and should have buried us today.  Let’s not get too excited just yet