cityloyal473

Just like last season I cannot wait to see the back of this one. Disappointing and we are falling off with another whimper. 

1 minute ago, Northern Red said:

Gregor has done a piece with Simpson for Bristol World:

https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/football/bristol-city/paul-simpson-in-rude-health-at-carlisle-united-as-he-discusses-bristol-city-george-tanner-and-dean-holden-3596005

Some interesting stuff - particularly around Holden and the structure of the club at the time. Read into those comments what you will.

Can you summarise?

I need four!

Just now, JonDolman said:

I think we have a homer of a ref here...

They were European champions twice, didn’t you know?

Oh suck my plums

Just now, Lew-T said:

Not there today… what is the shape/formation?

3, 1, 6 ,4, 3, 2, 2, 4. Or something along those lines.  

1 minute ago, BCFC Richard said:

Who is missing from the bench that isn't injured?

 

I’m thinking more along the lines of deliberately playing a weakened team to prove a point. 
 

Like I clearly said: IF. 

2 minutes ago, italian dave said:

I hope not. Unforgivable if so. 

If. If. If he is, he can go fornicate himself. 

5 minutes ago, BCFC Grim said:

That bench shows what a complete mess we have become. Great work Steve 

Didn’t SC do this and get sacked shortly after?

Have a bad feeling about today for some reason. 1-4 Boro.

If NPs abrasiveness and telling it as it is proves his undoing, its yet more evidence that SL/JL have no forking clue.

55 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said:

for their match against Barnsley on Saturday 26 February

Full allocation for Boro fans for the Bristol City v Boro game on Saturday is 2,300

I don't think they will sell all their tickets for the game,although we live in hope

By the way we took 400 to Boro on the first away Saturday game way back in August

I think they'll see their allocation for here and with ease.  

COD being out is a bonus.  Let’s hope he never pulls on a city shirt again. 
 

As for the rest, this is normal, no?

It’s better than expected. Signs of development. We ain’t going down. There’s something long term building.

Broadly, us fans recognise we’re in a bit of a mess and chopping and changing manager won’t solve anything. 

Ironically, I think our financial constraints will and perhaps are, gonna result in us achieving something (not this season let me make that clear) a bit longer term.

1 hour ago, CyderInACan said:

They've lost their last 6, conceding 21 goals in the process. 

Nailed on away win. 

it would be funny if it wasn't so damned serious. if you're Reading on a horrendous run - we are exactly the side you'd want to come up against. 

Just now, slartibartfast said:

Did that, blowing a gale, Preston station lost part of it's roof, went to Blackburn v Wigan F A Cup instead .

That’s the one. 

2 hours ago, GrahamC said:

Absolute shit hole & has some of the most deprived parts of England. Voted Tory in the mistaken belief that they are remotely interested.

What’s that got to do with anything? It’s been a tip for years, and probably been run by Labour for the majority of it. 

Been there twice - first time the game was called off (early late 90s/early 2000s?), second time it was cold, wet and we drew.

21 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

LJ LMA Statement. Bit in bold! Amazing how the fortunes of a manager can turn so quickly...

Classy Statement tbf.

"Firstly, I would like to thank Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Kristjaan Speakman and the Board of Directors for allowing me the opportunity to be Head Coach at this great Club.

"To all the staff, whether that be my coaching team, players, the office staff, academy, training ground and stadium operations, your efforts have been nothing short of extraordinary. You are the heartbeat of the club and you should all be very proud. There are some amazing people within Sunderland AFC and some of you will be friends for life. Whether it be Karen Casey going above and beyond the call of duty, Joyce Rome’s fierce and unwavering support, or those who participated in our staff 6-a-side games on Fridays, there are far too many heroes at that football club to name you all.

"Upon arrival, my remit was changing the playing philosophy at the club, reducing the average age of the first team squad, and all the while competing for and gaining promotion. I leave the Football Club knowing we were on the right path, which gives me incredible satisfaction. I tried to lead the team with honesty and integrity from the moment I stepped through the door. I am extremely proud of the hard work put in by a talented set of players and staff. Working together tirelessly on the training ground with such quality has been an honour.

"Collectively we have achieved a lot in a short space of time, often in difficult circumstances. In the calendar year of 2021, we achieved the highest points per game average in the entire EFL, won the Papa John’s Trophy at Wembley, were amongst the highest goal scoring teams in the EFL, and took the Club to a Quarter Final of the Carabao Cup. During which I hope the Sunderland fans have found that love of a matchday once more, reconnecting with their Football Club with a collective pride of the hard work being done to play a brand of football to entertain as well as succeed.

"I have spent many hours helping Stuart Harvey and Kristjaan Speakman in recruiting top quality, often youth international talent and I am grateful to my football friends and contacts in football for their counsel and aiding us in recruiting those players at extraordinary value. We have also protected the pathway for young players from the Academy of Light. Making sure opportunities were there for the best home-grown players to get the minutes they need to develop within the First Team. That unique connection to the community, of one of their own representing them, is so important at Sunderland. Dan Neil is now an example for others to follow and his recent England call up is a credit to all.

"A special mention goes out to the Sunderland fans. Arriving in a pandemic with empty stadiums was strange to begin with but I am so glad we got to experience the passion that you guys bring to the Stadium of Light on match days. The attendances at this level are something you would not get at many clubs in the entire world. The experience has exceeded my every expectation, and I have felt a real connection with every Mackem I’ve met. It is a shame I couldn’t see the potential promotion through for you all, which was something I wanted to deliver for those that deserve it most. I was confident the work we did in January added the final pieces of the puzzle we needed to get there. I believe that this squad is ready now and I for one will be happy to watch them take you there.

"Finally, I would like to thank my immediate family, my wife Nicola and my daughter Izzy, who sacrificed so much to allow me to pursue my dream of managing this iconic football club. 

"I have absolutely loved my time in the North East and am very grateful for the experience of managing Sunderland AFC. Nothing would make me happier than to see the club rise back to the top."

Bollocks. It’s all me, me, me. 

He dreamt of managing this “iconic football club”. Pull the other one, Lee - it’s got bells on it. 

12 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said:

It’s ‘Roy’ - nothing personal but I don’t like how people ridicule a fine guy in this way, especially as he was the manager of our club when we were at rock bottom in our darkest hour ...

I bet you’re fun at parties. 

Nothing personal. 

He’ll do what WBA brought him in to do and that’s to get them up. Keeping them in the Prem will be a whole different kettle of fish and he’ll be gone by this time next season, with them languishing in the bottom three of the Prem. Then Woy, having been sacked by Watford, will have a go at keeping them up, on a short term contract. 

What a totally underwhelming appointment if you're an Everton fan.

Just googled it. If one percent of it is true he finished and deserves everything that comes his way. 

How? How the ****. 

We should never have allowed that shot. Max not to blame.