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It's a funny thing isn't it, if City win, or on a good run of form, then OTIB turns into a bit of a library, mainly without the contribution of those who love a good grumble!

City to win 3-1. Tammy, Tomlin and Wilbs from the bench. One of the Wolves players will get a red card for a two-footed lunge on Bryan, and LJ will have to pull back an enraged Flint. COME ON CITY, YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

By far the most interesting person I (sort of) know (do internet forums count as knowing someone?). Your life is an incredible adventure, and no doubt would make a good book or two, and a decent Sunday evening film. Perhaps, in the non footie section you could pen the saga of your life - if you don't mind us nosey buggers prying over every detail! Around the world and you bump into a City fan and a Preston fan. Marvellous stuff. I'll take your wish for a 4-0 win and predict the same score line. Perhaps if enough of us predict the same score, the combined will of the City collective will force the score to manifest as reality. COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS LJ is the King.

On the next free weekend (international break) I suggest we all travel en masse to the places mentioned / photographed above, decked out in City shirts, and go on a guided tour. Havanatopia to lead the walk and talk. A new City rambling club is born! Today's game, a 2-1 City win, to celebrate LJ 2020. COME ON YOU REDS, LET'S MAKE OUR WAY BACK TOWARDS THE TOP SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done to the lads, needed that home win. December is our month to shine and dominate.....

Come on, where's LJ team sheet, and the little bobble heads on the pitch? The suspense of waiting to see the team for today is killing me! COME ON YOU REDS

A fine morning to you, Havanatopia, and as suggested in your opening paragraph, there is something uninspiring about a match against Ipswich. The tractor boys are a rather unglamorous outfit, but they do still have Mad Mick McCarthy at the helm, so at least he adds a source of interest. What grips my attention about today is the fact that Ipswich have the same points as us, so it's going to be a refreshing change not to play a team settled in the top 3 of the league. On that point, I find it amazing that we've just played teams currently ranked places 2nd, 3rd, 4th. Frankly, coming away from that sequence bereft of points is no need for concern, especially when you look at the exciting, attacking football we produced for large patches of the two away games. Today's game has all the makings of a dour, hard-fought match; I'm going for City to score the deciding goal, and Wilbs to come from the bench to grab it in the last 15 minutes. The safe money would be on a 1-1 draw. Here's hoping I'm wrong and it turns into a six-goal thriller.... COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Apart from the narrow loss, I guess they did play rather well at Birmingham.

City to win 1-0, courtesy of an early strike, and then a battle at the back to keep Reading out.

COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I'm sure we'll learn a lot from the recent poor patch to help the team massively for the rest of the season. Lee is still learning at this level, and every result will help his progression as a top coach. The next one is going to be tough, for obvious reasons, but there is still no reason we can't go to Reading and surprise them. If we do lose, then we have to start afresh at home to Ipswich and grab a few wins, restore confidence, keep the team nestled nicely in the top of the table and enjoy the rest of the campaign.

Shows we are doing the right things and developing into a very good Championship team.

Seen the highlights a few times today, and feel like we should've won this game. Apart from the defeat, our form and play seems pretty good at the moment. Just have to score some of our bloody chances!

This was exactly the type of game I expected, a tough away game, settled by the odd goal. Very pleased we no longer lose these games by a heavy margin. And we stopped Donaldson scoring!!! As we all know, Reading will be tough, but looking ahead, we have to beat Ipswich at home, and I'm sure we will.

We must beware the beast of Clayton Donaldson. The guy loves tearing us to shreds.

What? Get with the picture, man. Today is a great day to be a Kev, and there's no way we'll lose this one 4-0!

Ah, the City match thread returns, thank God. We have our Saturday back! Agree, today and next Saturday will be tough games, and a bloody good marker of how good we are against the clubs that will lurk ominously around the play off places. A point will be a good return, a win would be outstanding. I'm going for a 1-1 draw, with Kevin Abraham scoring our goal, assisted by Kevin Tomlin. COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Good day to you, sir. Like others have said, another quality match-day thread, here's hoping you see an equally quality game today. I expect fireworks on the pitch to match the skyline around Ashton Gate. A cracking game with plenty of excitement. I wouldn't begrudge a City defeat, as long as we look dangerous and impress the folks watching at home. I'm also tipping a 1-1 draw, with the real chance someone will sneak a late winner. Tomlin to score for us. COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Yep, seems amazing how quickly things change on the pitch in football. First couple of months and Tammy was there to finish almost everything, rebounds, stray back passes, the works. Now, we can't seem to give him these opportunities. Surely something will fall his way again soon?

You've read OTIB before, right?

What magic will LJ work in the 2nd half? Would a point be enough to bring back from this game? We need to get Tammy back scoring again, before all of his confidence is shot.

COME ON CITY! As per usual, can't wait to see the team for today. Will it revert back to the side that played Blackburn?

Great read, as always is and always will be; love the memory you've shared of walking to the ground with your father. Wish I was going there today to see the exact same sight at the other side of the hill. City to win today, 2-1, with Tammy and Tomlin to both register. Hope the fantastic city fans who do travel can sing many renditions of 'One for the Bristol City'. COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Great match day thread write up again, Hava. I'm not sure how it's escaped me all these years, but I've never heard of the war cup games, remarkable stuff. For all the terrible decisions made at Blackburn, it's also remarkable that they've not fallen already to League 2, which will surely be on the cards in their future. I am !00% behind the 3-1 city score today, and am tempted by that Skybet! COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Looking forwards to seeing the Lansdown Stand heaving from top to bottom.

Thoughts are with you, Rich. Your father's life sounds like it was full of incredible moments and unforgettable experiences. I'm sure you will still write his memoirs and your father will be with you every step of the way. City to win tonight 2-0. COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS