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Clearly another big factor that must have played its part today in Mr. James' decision to sign on with City has gone totally without mention; European football With two games away in Wales to look forward to this season that's one more than Celtic have left, with them first getting booted out of Champions League qualifying by Braga, then more than likely getting dumped out all together in the Europa League qualifying. I mean James has an England place to think of, he needs to be plying his trade at a high level! Apologies for the outburst (especially in my first post back for quite sometime) but having had a quick peek at the Celtic forums and hearing the talk up here (Glasgow) about this move ("Bristol City FFS; James must be going senile...", "He could have ended his career on a high, instead he chose semi-retirement..." some choice ones for you there...) you'd think James had 'done a Trundle' and moved to a non-league side! SPL teams really need to get some perspective; that league is garbage Delighted with James, and the other two boys who looked like just what we needed too. Defence looks a lot more like what we require for the rigours of the Championship season now. Once Hayes, Maynard and one or two of the defenders (Wilson, Carey, Ribs) are back fit I think we will certainly have a more balanced and deeper squad than this time last year. Bring on the (Mill)Wall!

Carey. We stumble when he's out; we triumph when he's on form. In the form of his career.

2 goals & 3 assists (1 each against Brentford, Blackpool and Sheffield Weds) in 8 games ain't so bad. More importantly those 2 goals won us three points, so did one of the assists and the other helped us escape Blackpool with a share of the spoils. He might not be tearing holes in the opposition just yet but he's not doing any harm. Besides, he has often played up front as the sole true forward (no insult to Murray or Sproule, but they are not centre forwards) and once he has the likes of Brooker, Byfield or even Jevons next to him the chances are he'll be more productive.

so far he's got 2 goals in 8 games, and if he continues at that rate he'll hit about 12 in all this year, which would be handy. wager he might hit a couple more than that personally, probably end up with about 1 every 3 matches or close to that. the fact he can win us the odd game like against scunny will prove very important. clearly has something about him, i'm pleased he's in our squad.

Amen. Pure unintentional comedy. Much like 90% of Sky's pundits really...

Not enough precious metals for a man of Elstob's standing, plus needs at least another 25 floors. But it will do as his garden shed I suppose!

Found the following here; http://www.mcsch.org.uk/Parents/relife.html "Elstob Dormitory is named after Lt. Colonel Wilfrith Elstob, the former French teacher from Merchiston, who won a posthumous Victoria Cross during the Ludendorff Offensive, in March 1918." Proof (if needed) of the amazing Elstob bloodline. His fore father's French skills also proving that Rob's ancestors are not just war heroes but cunning linguists too! Oh, to be an Elstob! What an honour it would be! It is also fact that this 'king-among-men' has village in Durham named after him, which i think leads to the logical move of Bristol City doing a Wimbledon/MK Dons style relocation and becoming Elstob City! I for one would be happy to travel half the length of this United Kingdom to watch such an illustrious team!

being based in the yorkshire area i can 'officially' report that both high flying championship sides Sheffield United and Leeds United are on the brink of enquiring about Elstob's availablity. As proven by his record (which i think every fan will support, fully) and undeniable ability as a coach, both teams see him as an ideal addition to their staff for the push toward premiership football. When questioned over the move, Leeds chairman Ken Bates responded today "Whoever the !%!* he is he can !%!* off!". Sheffield United boss Warnock has also released a statement; "Yes, it is true i've heard our chairman is inquiring about Rob Elstob, but this in no way means i'm going to be replaced. i have full faith in our board, none of whom i agree with, like or indeed can stand in the same room with. Although Elstob's rep it fantastic i can't see him replacing me. And if he does, i'll kill every one assosiated with this !%!*ing club". Rob himself has so far been unavailable for comment and it is though that he is still waiting the call from Gary Johnston for him to fill the still vacant role of club psychologist, which Elstob believes he was born to take. And it is quite true every player enjoys a good probing by Elstob.

possibly the three worst players already mentioned that we had the 'honour' of owned, but in my mind Clemens Zwijnenberg was the worst ever Thankfully only on loan.