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8 minutes ago, ray savino said:

Big John is 80 today! My first City hero and all round first class bloke. Been lucky enough to have known him and his family since he came to the club in 1967 and so glad his service to the club was recognised at the Rotherham game.

I know that he loved his time at City and living in Bristol and made many good friends down here. 

“I’d walk a million miles for one of his goals...”

 

 

Giant. My first hero also 

I think he's said in the past that he's turned down jobs in Europe before and would like to try it. Wouldn't surprise me if he went to Germany or Holland. 

Man United will be looking for a manager soon though 

2 hours ago, Numero Uno said:

They might be but you do realise how big the jump is from National League South to the Championship?

Positively Vardyesque

6 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I think the biggest disappointment for me was we went into the season with an air of optimism. And then it's just turned out to be meh with a lot of bumps and some highs along the way.

Definitely the 'mehest ' season for a while

6 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said:

11th place finish.  Not great, but if we can finish in the top half after an embarrassing shambles of a season then think what we could do if we were bang average…

Or what we could have done if we'd kept Pearson and backed him in January? 

Just desserts for the arrogance of a meddlesome board/owner that knows nothing about football.

And Birmingham too.......

Billy Sharp coming on for Hull. 

You just know it.........

For me, it's completely appropriate that this embarrassing shambles of a season should finish with an embarrassing shambles of a scoreline against another relegation threatened side. 

I don't think that even the preseason signing of Mbappe would make me feel any expectations of hope for next season at the moment.

2 minutes ago, Curr Avon said:

I think someone beat me to it. 

I shamed myself.......

2 minutes ago, Dollymarie said:

Please post a stream if anyone finds one 

23 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said:

I'm sure I'm just a grumpy old ******, but this relatively recent trend of bringing family members onto the pitch- normally kids- irks me.

I have zero interest in seeing a footballers family celebrating with them on the pitch. If they want to join in the celebrations, they should climb the barrier and run on like the rest of us.

Totally agree. Didn't Dennis Wise start it at an FA Cup Final? 

Fingers crossed that Birmingham go down and West Brom miss out on the play offs. Not fond of either clubs. 

10 hours ago, phantom said:

Reminds me of the time a couple of seasons ago, myself and a mate got the last train back from football to Weston after finishing in the 3 Lions

Thought it was a good idea to go to a late closing bar in Weston, which led onto a lock in at a certain bar near the sea front, which led to a staff party in a club.

Walking out in daylight realising I had less than an hour to get home and changed for the train to work wasn't fun

Luckily having my own office meant I could close the door and doze through the day still off my trolley

My hero 

I have Sky on Nowtv for about £20 a month. Every time I get close to the end of my contract they make an offer. For me it's worth it in the summer because of the golf and cricket.  Shop around. There are deals to be had 

12 hours ago, Robbored said:

In football process generally means building a squad with the right type of player to fit into the managers style of play. Clearly if the academy plays using the same style then it easier for the graduate to make the step up.

A process means the same in any industry - simply baking a cake is a process.

 

And then selling the cakes to Bournemouth? 

10 hours ago, Red Skin said:

I love this interview.  I love the interviewer so committed to his club, and with so much knowledge about Sokes time with them. I love the fact when Stokesy was asked about his move, he shifted it back to loving his time at Aldershot.   He seems like a genuine lad and I hope it works out for him with us.  

Don't that stand (yes, stand) look ******* amazing too! 

Good ground. Went there a few times when I lived nearby. Watched a few Chelsea reserves games there too and saw a lot of talent

On 20/04/2024 at 19:03, Bristol Oil Services said:

So, what are we bothering for then? 

Leicester City. 

Premier League champions and FA Cup winners from nowhere. And they're about the same size as us. As Gilbert (Fridge) used to say

"You's can always dream "

Can remember watching the home game against Millwall, going 3-0 down just after half time and thinking that it didn't look good for him so early in the season. 

Atmosphere. Location and surroundings. Tradition. Its all about the feel of the ground and surrounding area for me. I love Villa Park. Been there with City a lot and also as a neutral. Big stands and atmosphere. 

White Hart Lane was fabulous (Soft spot for Spurs). The old shelf along the side of the ground which used to bounce.

As for smaller grounds, I like old grounds. Burnley, in amongst the terraced houses and Bradford 

18 hours ago, Engvall’s Splinter said:

If they get promoted, do people think he’ll of regretted the decision to move in Jan ?

Definitely not as we're going to barnstorm our way to promotion next season playing progressive, front foot football..........

Aren't we? 

On 14/04/2024 at 09:30, And Its Smith said:

What a night that was. One of the best away games I’ve been too. I think we sung for the entirety of the second half 

It was. Up there with my favourite away games. The old wooden stand rocked that night. And the performance was special

2 hours ago, Major Isewater said:

Now is the winter of our discontent. 

Or as Milletts once said

"Now is the winter of our discount tents ".

Jacki. Genius. Flawed yes but under the right manager he'd win games on his own. 

When I started going regularly to home games I was 7 years old in 1968. I used to stand at the back of the old enclosure against the wall and stand on an old wooden box with my uncle. My grandad used to sit in the front row of the old stand right above us. Always worried his false teeth were going to come flying over the wall as he was ranting so much! 

When I was about 12 I was allowed to go into the East End on my own. Magical