MarcusX

This seems logical, but clearly everyone’s in a bad mood tonight and slating everything and everyone

So Tuesday night it was “how can anyone form an opinion after such short time” Tonight it’s “not sure he’ll ever play again” Christ alive, this forum at times

That study was based around flexibility (and it's 6 years old, including pre-covid) so the people not working 9-5 incuded people working 7-3/8-4 or working longer hours. Also found that almost half had more flexible patterns included condensed work hours and job sharing. So if you're trying to argue that 94% of people don't work Monday - Friday in "traditional" working hours and therefore can't make certain game times then I don't think that poll is really relevant. I could equally argue that almost half of people have a flexible working arragement that means they could get away early for an evening game, or shift their hours about? As for parking, it just depends how close you want to be to the ground. Could definitely be improved of course, and some people can't walk too far, but I always manage and walk 15-20 mins to the ground

Where have you got only 6% of people work “9-5 hours” from? Not sure why that’s specifically relevant here either, it would affect a few people true but there will a fair few who can’t make a Saturday afternoon - eg I’ve managed to make 4/5 more games than I normally would in that time. I think it’s raised every time about the under 12s ST and that’s probably playing a part - as well as people moving seats, not least because if you have an ST in the Sourh Stand then it’s almost impossible to bring a mate and sit with them. On the subject of moving seats, I remember as a kid when we were shit enough that my dad and I would move along the Williams to the end we were attacking each game and there was plenty of room As for getting to the game, there’s loads of parking options in Bedminster and easy enough to get away.

It’s still celebrating defeat. That said, I’ve long said I’d be happy to see a blue away kit, even if just a one off. Them lot are irrelevant, would just wind them up

What’s the betting they had this planned for the 5th round… except we didn’t make it Getting rinsed online by other clubs fans, not that I really care but fully get the point it is a little embarrassing. It’s a very nice shirt though, but I refrained from purchasing. Before my time so don’t have the same affinity to it but would have been nice to have as a kit for the whole season.

Of course you can form an opinion. It might not be your final view on his ability but you can certainly form an initial view of his attitude, demeanor, comfort on the ball etc

It's in the fourth sentence "This sponsor-free exclusive shirt will be worn by the team at Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship home match against QPR, with the players wearing white shorts and red and white socks. The club extends its gratitude to O’Neills, Huboo, DNRG, Watches of Bath and GoSkippy for their support in removing their logos from this unique edition shirt. " That's not how limited edition works though. Some things are just produced at a small number to increase their value and worth.

It's a very frustrating, but also difficult rule. IMO if the player has still made his pass, and the next one cocks it up, whether it's 2 seconds or 6 is irrelevant we've had the "advantage" in that the balls gone to it's intended target regardless of the foul. Though when it does become subjective is if the receiving player is under more pressure because the player that was fouled was slowed down, or couldn't make his pass correctly. I think it's one of those that someone who's played the game will understand better than a ref that hasn't. Very similarly is the " he got his shot away" when fouled in the box - as if the shot wouldn't have been better had the player not been off balance from the foul.

Sat with a Southampton fan last night and I made these comments to him about Max's distribution - he said he thought he'd been pretty good all night (and better than theirs) and only kicked one out of play all night. It's quite obvious that Southampton in particular were leaving a lot of space for our wingers, it's definitely the outball for a keeper if a short feet option isn't on.

This is a really silly observation, but there was something odd about the way the players boots looked and I think that makes sense that either the grass was a bit longer, or they were sinking in a bit more. As I say, very odd observation, not sure how I noticed this

Completely agree

Especially enjoyed this as I seemed to be surrounded by Southampton fans in the Dolman. 3-0 up and barely a smile or clap from several people near by gave it away.

LJ came in since that season, and this is a division higher against an ex Prem team.

What a pointless comment. I was a big Nige fan, and I’ve just got in from the game, and that’s as good a league performance as I’ve ever seen from City. As per OP up there with the LJ days when he had us playing.

I don’t actually recall this, but is worth remembering there doesn’t have to be contact to be a foul - though as I say I missed this as I had no idea Vyner got booked!

Ref played advantage I think? There was at least one or two where that was the case and I’m almost certain if they aren’t actually successful in stopping the attack then it’s no yellow (unless it’s dangerous etc)

I absolutely adore the way Vyner has turned his reputation around here and long may it continue. I was sceptical of whether he could play Manning ball, solid defender but wasn’t especially known for his ball playing ability. Now he’s out here threading outside of the foot passes down the line to our wingers like Kevin De Bruyne.

Fully agree, I said similar tonight in the context of the opponent (and they were above Leeds at the start who battered us last week) their run etc that’s one of the best home wins I’ve seen from us. Southampton weren’t even that bad tonight, they had a couple of chances. We were just that good.

I used to enjoy when the EE would sing the entirety of it I am a cider drinker

It’s in place already at lower levels, it’s specifically for dissent. Id agree if they change it to cynical fouls as well it may become subjective, but that’s not how it works at the moment. Would just be abused, their best player fouls one of yours? Take a rest to be “treated” and get him off the pitch. Just doesn’t work in practice Can be sin binned twice, but after the second cannot return to play but can be substituted. You can receive a booking (either before or after) as well as one sin bin - but a second yellow is a red and a second sin bin means you cannot return or be substituted - so effectively a red as well but no fine for the player. Sorry but I don’t know what football you watch, VAR has absolutely not reduced the fans wrath It surprises me how many are discussing what may or may not happen when it’s already in use. I’m guessing some didn’t know this. However in my experience it only works as well as the ref applying the rules. I’ve seen plenty of dissent still, swearing, calling ref and/or linesmen a cheat etc and go unpunished. You’re aware how many yellow cards there are in games? This would be far worse than a sin bin for dissent. Here’s a link to the current sin bin rules: https://www.englandfootball.com/participate/explore/inclusive-football/Respect/sin-bins

Fairly obvious really, the more vocal support tend to travel. Add the “away day” traditions and excitement and the fact we’re usually all bunched together it’s always going to be louder. IMO away support tends to sing regardless of what’s going on on the pitch, because it’s about the day out. Home support tends to react to what’s happening. Don’t think this is it at all. The place was absolutely rocking for the Man Utd and City home games. As above, home crowds react more to what’s happening rather than proactive support (ie the rest of the ground that wouldn’t normally sing) Same reason Forests support was dead, but generally seems quite decent in the Prem

I must say, when we were being forced to our seats and I was down the front I was worried we’d be all spread out and it would be difficult to make noise, but it seemed to carry - although it was clear there was 2 sections but people joined in/caught up. i did think the crowd went (with the energy levels) around the hour mark and in that time between their goal and ours there was some negative shit being shouted. Generally decent, as most away games are, but some way off some of the best games IMO (but might just be my position)

Refereed us yesterday, how was he out of interest?

Yes I know, not sure why you’re trying to explain this to me?