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5 minutes ago, Three Lions said:

Best team won and thought BMF were some way better than Cribbs last night. Thought Cribbs might have made it more of a battle . Manor Farm fans will be in Frome's clubhouse 2 by 2 trailing straw over the floors early doors next Monday!! 

Both recent games against them I thought we were the better side - especially the recent Friday night game - but we got schooled by them earlier in the season by all accounts.  Funny how it changes so much in a relatively short space of time.    

4 hours ago, Wealwayseatcheese said:

I went and thoroughly enjoyed it, proper greasy surface , stood with the Farmy army in covered end. Great night for the Farm, Great set up at Cribbs too

Was a great night out.  Clubhouse back at the Creek was good fun afterwards as well! Sore head this morning but very much worth it.  Looking forward to Monday now. Fantastic season though whatever happens.   

All this talk of Boards and investment reminds me.  I saw Scudamore on Saturday after the game and he was with someone who very very very much looked like the old Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck. Probably something and nothing but struck me as a little weird that BB would want to take in City v Rotherham on a Saturday afternoon even if he is good mates with Scudamore.  

5 minutes ago, Ecko said:

On a fraction of the budget and without parachute payments. 

Yep.  And with parachute payments when they come down.  

4 minutes ago, pillred said:

I have no idea how they will recruit this summer but my gut feeling is like most promoted sides they will be in for a long hard season.

They will be there though.   That’s all that matters. 

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

I kinda wondered if this was maybe a dig at Nigel saying we have a knowledgeable fanbase. 

 

Just think it’s a completely unnecessary sly little dig which has no substance and just comes across as rude and patronising. Feeds the feeling of dislike and distrust towards him amongst those of us who have concerns. Ultimately does him no favours whatsoever.   

6 minutes ago, Harry said:

delusional

Yep.  It’s exactly how it continues to feel unfortunately.  

Just actually listened.  

Key thoughts / takeaways for me (without going over Manning again)  

- Says he should've communicated better before Pearson was sacked (‘before the event happened’)  What does he think he should’ve said exactly in the run up to that ‘event’? 

- Mentioned it’s the fans club.  At least he’s learnt there from his dad’s huge mistake.   Whether he means it or not who knows.  

- Board and roles just sounds a complete and utter muddled mess.  But he doesn’t seem bothered.  

- Who are the ‘experts’ he refers that he confides and gets info from that feeds his decisions about running our club? His mates as referenced on here before?  Again just sounds extremely haphazard.   

- Clearly doesn't want to spend much money…. Was pushed about it but seemed reticent.  Same old ‘HPC is the attraction, the coach is the attraction’…. ‘We need to be seeing value others don’t see’.   Another summer of penny pinching then and hoping for the best.   

- Clearly doesn’t want to spend on Twine either.  Fair enough with me but that position will need money whether it’s Twine or someone else.  

- Realistic about the reasons for improvement in attendances.   Fair play.  

- ‘Promotion is still the focus’. Attitude doesn’t say that to me though.    Sounds meaningless as per.  

- Wants ‘fans to feel part of it’…..no explanation as to how though.  I’m not seeing anything changing here.   

- Referenced fans ‘playing football manager’ in summing up. Why did he have to say that?  Fans in the main completely understand we don’t sign the ‘best players on the most money’ - it’s just a ***** move by him and a shame to end the interview that way.  

Mostly just pointless waffle then and I can’t say I’m any more enthused or confident after listening to him but I guess I didn’t think I would be so it’s as you were! 

2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Jon, Brian or Steve come on down!!

Serious note, it has sort of levelled out now, got back to an play place. A lot of fan discontent early to mid March, not long ago, hierarchy aren't trusted nor is there much faith in them among reasonable number of fans IMO.

A void exists in leadership, competence and trust and I doubt I'm alone in that view either.

I can confirm you are not!

4 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

You make it sound like Anne in admin has got tendonitis and we need to find cover for a fortnight.

Really?  

28 minutes ago, phantom said:

All I can tell you at this point is there are many things being raised and discussed under the banner of "Improving the atmosphere", some things are very easy and quick wins, but other things will need approval from the board before being raised with our fanbase

Anything and everything is on the table at this point

What’s triggered this sudden interest in atmosphere by the club? And how will supporters be able to feed in. Is it going to be an open and transparent process? 

10 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Announce Twine, Twiney, Scottie, Twinesy and Twiniesta for half of them!

Ahhhh sorry - ignore me

7 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Like you I think it’s the 9 and 10 in,

Blimey - you think that many?  Interesting summer ahead if so!

2 hours ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

You have been one of the most negative boring posters on here,

Takes one to know one I guess!

2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Thangam Debbonnaire (sp?)

Yeah my local MP (before boundary changes next election) and she’s down the Mem a lot these days unfortunately it seems.   

He’s off.   What a shame……

Good ******* god 

How are Cov managing to do this with all these extra games they are having to play ? And they are 8th with 2 games in hand.  C’mon Cov!!  

19 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Depends on the stage of the sales tbh. I’ve got no idea when bears went on sale / priority periods end but if it’s still in week 1-2 I’d expect few emails then activity to be ramped up as it gets nearer deadline day - all that’s happened here is names on a database and automated mails. Bears activity will ramp up as it gets nearer deadline day

But, once more, that still means they know if you’ve renewed to not send you a reminder mail so not releasing figures is bizarre….

Take Bris out of it, anecdotally it feels like I’ve been contacted a lot more by City this time than previous years (I always renew towards the end as I’d just rather have my money as long as possible!) and to me that feels pretty desperate when coupled with the lack of numbers being released also.  

1 hour ago, Coombsy said:

It’s not desperate 

as they have your details and you have not renewed it’s a computer ultimatum same as any other company’s systems

 

Funny that Bears also have my details and have only mailed me once…….

More emails today.   Feels a bit desperate now.  

3 minutes ago, Lew-T said:

This may sound a little harsh but I think it’s time we left the Wurzels in the 70s. We need a new anthem, kids of today aren’t going to belt this music out.

I know I will be in the minority here.

Theres room for all of it. 

47 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said:

@pikeysrobins

"At the final whistle the Emirates Stadium was already half empty ....."  so begins the guardian's reflection on Arsenal losing yesterday.

It looked way less than that even at the end.  I get it why our fanbase do it - I don't, but we have been meh for years now and I'm surprised we still get the levels of support we currently do atm so people can do what the heck they want Imo - but for Arsenal fans to do it after the run they have had surprised me a lot and if I was a player Id be seriously cheesed off (then Id go and look at my wage slip and everything would be ok again!).  

11 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said:

I think that despite it being the close season and we don’t have much to play for as a collective, it’s good knowing we have gotten results against teas with something to play for. Blackburn, Plymouth, Leicester all have something to play for. Happy with another clean sheet too! 

Yep. This is a really good point and it’s really good to see.  Credit has to be given for that. Lots of people on here saying it doesn’t matter what we do in these games almost as an excuse, but it really does of Manning wants to begin start to win large sections of the fanbase around.  Important to not let the season slip away and tbf to them they haven’t.