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I wasn’t part of the ‘love-in’ with Pearson, but unless someone really good is lined up (which I doubt) then this stinks of something personal. there had better be a good plan in place - because right now it looks like a suicidal move. I’ll support whoever replaces him - unless it’s Barton - if it’s him then I’ll not set foot on Ashton Gate soil or buy anything from the club until he’s gone.

This club shoots itself in the foot so many times it’s unbelievable.

Didn’t he go on to build an international donut empire?

This is an interesting and thought provoking thread. At first it seems obvious; what Russia is up to in Ukraine is abominable and the world should ban them from everything. However, sport is supposed to be non-political. Their players are playing football not attacking Ukrainian villages. I kind of agree with what UEFA are doing in this case - allowing the athletes to compete but not under the flag of an aggressive regime. Genuinely undecided on this but my initial thoughts are above. Absolutely open to challenges.

Everybody's different, but I definitely want us to get to the Premiership - because its the next level up. What's the point in a sport where you don't want to win? In reality, IF we ever make it, its extremely unlikely that barring a 'Ted Lasso'-esq miracle we would ever bother the Prem top 6 - our aim would be simply to stave off relegation for as long as possible. However, we simply must aim for it IMHO. Even if we get dicked every week and come straight back down, it would be Bristol City with those hated parachute payments and we would have an advantage over the other teams trying to give it another go the following season. With very few exceptions (ie Leicester), the top 4-6 of the Prem consists of the same teams every season, but I'm sure if you ask fans of the other Prem sides that make up the numbers in that league if they would rather be in the Championship they would probably laugh and say no of course not.

I remember Jeff Stelling reporting on Soccer Saturday when he’d been yellow-carded for some offence. You can guess the puns - Jeff enjoyed it very much!!!!

Random fact - did you know that there is actually an ex-Chelsea player called Naughty Naughty????!!!!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nortei_Nortey

A football manager has been sacked. Isn’t that the way most of them move roles? I must admit I’ve not been keeping an eye on Hibs’s results Some people will be absolutely delighted. I personally don’t really care. I don’t hate the guy - he tried his best. I don’t put him on a pedestal either - it was right he was sacked by us (although the manner out club handled the sacking and the appointment of his successor was frankly embarrassing).

It would have taken too long to rush the film to the chemist, develop it and then play it back via a projector for the 4th official back in those days.

Busy at work today so haven't seen it - but know they won of course!! Very very well done England. Bring on Spain!!

I’ll PM you so we don’t take over the thread ?

Without intending to hijack the thread; I know mate - we love the place - and we already own a place in Gibraltar which is part of our plans. We will definitely buy SOMETHING in that area between Malaga and Gib. It's how much money we spend that is affected by the 90 day rule. If the Gib negotiations allow Gib citizens access to Schengen then we will then buy a larger place, because we would be able to spend as long as we want there. However, if not then we will buy smaller and cheaper (considering we'd be banned from it for half the year) We will definitely have SOMETHING there though. We've been visiting the Malaga area 4-5 times per year since 2015. We stay in a friend's flat (mates rates!) in Benalmadena/Arroyo de la Miel and we will be over there in 2 weeks time (10 days in Gib for their National Day celebrations, followed by 5 days in Arroyo). When we buy our own place we'll be further down the west coast though in order to be closer to Gib, so we can manage our flat there as an AirBNB. Love the Malaga away kit!

I’m still hoping to move out there in retirement (well, Marbella actually, but I know that part of the Costa very well), if I can find a way around the post-Brexit 90 day rule. If this happens then I’d definitely make the effort to go to a few Malaga games - and probably make them my ‘second’ team. I’ve never had one to-date.

I’m kind of the same, but countries not clubs. Wherever we go in the world I bring back a replica shirt of that country’s national team. One for my son and another for myself. He does the same when he goes abroad. I used to wear them when playing 5-a-side. The ones from the far east (China, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia), although XL size, don’t fit our enormous western bulks though - they are VERY snug ?

I’ve got a humongous mortgage and come off the fixed rate in 2 years time. I’m going to have to sell up Good luck to Nathan in his new career.

I was in one of my Swindon local boozers last week and saw a young girl playing pool with her dad (I assume) and she was wearing a Bristol City top!! They even have plastics here in Swindon!!! ?

I meant ‘correctly’ ?

Great win with a superbly taken goal (those are very hard to hit right), against a different opponent. Special call-out to Max too for that double save. Well done Nige and the boys ?

LJ wasn’t the best or the worst player to wear the shirt. He also wasn’t the best or the worst manager we have had at BS3. He tried his best in both roles. Thats my opinion.

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I’m very lucky. My company was brilliant when my own mum died - they told me to take whatever time I needed. In the end I only took a few days because I needed to be busy. Again when my sister-in-law died they let me have compassionate leave when they didn’t need to. I’m one of the lucky ones who can say I really like my employer and they get 100% loyalty from me in return.

Nice for him to be reunited with Ayling.

Ok fine. I drink different drinks depending on what is on offer and what I have to do afterwards. Carling today.

I’m a lager boy normally. I drink Carling when I’m not drinking(!!) or on an all-dayer when more than 10 may be consumed. Spanish beer: I like both Estrellas but Galicia is my favourite over Damm. Alhambra is nice - but stronger so drink with care. Not keen on Cruzcampo at all but will drink it if no other beer is available. San Miguel is a bit sweet for me but again I will drink it depending on the available alternatives. Also it’s not Spanish it’s Philipino. Kronenbourg is always nice. Basically I like premium lagers except for Stella and Cruzcampo. Carlsberg Export is ok but Carlsberg ‘normal’ is gnats piss only good for watering the garden. I drink the odd cider on a hot day and I’ll drink Real Ale on the rare occasion I attend a beer festival, but neither are my tipple of choice. I also have the odd pint of Guinness occasionally but again it’s not my tipple of choice. It’s lager for me. The odd glass of wine with a meal and hardly any spirits - possibly a shot at Christmas that’s it.

Mildly pleased an English club won it. Otherwise I was neutral.