The Exiled Robin Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Morning all, Delighted that The Exiled Robin has another exclusive interview this morning with Tamworth player-coach Darren Byfield giving an insight into his year at City; why he joined, how Gary Johnson broke his word and the personal heartbreak he had at Wembley. He also talks in detail about the amazing team spirit generated which enabled that team to overachieve, and gives us the lowdown on today's FA Cup opponents, Tamworth. Hope you enjoy, it's one of the best pieces I think I've had on the site in terms of content so pls share & let me know what you think. Thank you for reading! http://exiledrobin.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/darren-byfield-bristol-city-broke.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Reading between the lines, was Johnson having a piece of Mr Byfield? It is not completely clear. Did he leave when Gary broke the relationship off?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 What about the heartache he caused poor Jamelia! ;-) Seriously, a good read - and yet more proof that a. good team ethic and morale can count almost as much as technical abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Cheers, a good read. I never knew he felt like that about the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great to read a new story and it's of some comfort that we had that team spirit just a few years ago. I hope Darren Byfield does well in his managerial career - after today! Thanks for the article, an excellent insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnozRobin Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 A reminder of how united the entire club was back then. We genuinely did 'believe'! Oh how we have fallen. We'll get back though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedminster Born And Red Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 2-1 to Tamworth? Does he seriously think that we'll score?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Anyone else had their heart broken by Bristol City Football Club? This is cathartic (look it up) - let it all out, you are amongst (mainly) friends .......... I remember being upset for weeks after me first dog died. I will ................. give me a minute ................. ................ never forget him. Perhaps on online survey is called for?? How broken hearted are you about BCFC:- A) Not at all - I am resigned to it, essentially mentally and emotionally hardend. B) Occasionally sweating and chest pains on match days only. C) Regular sweating, moderate chest pain, mood swings, regular loss of temper for minor issues more than 4 days per week. D) , **** you. E) This is it, if we loose to Tamworth, and are thus humiliated infront of the nation today: (Do NOT, repeat, NOT, resuscitate.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great read fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Top bloke, Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Good read mate! It seems as though he feels bitter because his contract wasn't renewed and therefore didn't play enough games to get his pay rise, but surely if he was only on a 1 year deal that was always a possibility? I'm guessing it was 40 games or something. Unless I missed something what did GJ lie about? Seems as though he just didn't reach the number of games required to trigger the clause in his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Cracking read again mate. Really interesting insight from Byfield. The sort of pro we could really do with at the club now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great read. Enjoyed that. Interesting how many footballers talk about managers going back on their word. Whatever promises are made, get it written into the contract chaps, else it means nothing. People never learn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great interview, Stu. Shame Byfield never had the chance to strike up a partnership with one of Trundle or Adebola the following season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 It's good to read something that says something new. Much better than the recycled stuff we often get in the local papers. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Darren Byfield was my favourite player during the Gary Johnson era. It was his goals that helped get us to the play-offs and Wembley. A shame we didn't keep him on to partner Dele Adebola. Instead, Gary Johnson signed the lightweight Maynard to partner Adebola and the goals dried up with Maynard often tripping up and being out muscled in his first season here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great read, was 1 my fav players & was bit gutted when he left as felt he done well for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire Dastardly Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Disappointed he might have been. Deceived he might have been but as far as I know he didn't do much after he left us. The only thing he did today after coming on for the last few minutes was to tumble over in a vain attempt to cheat a penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great read. Enjoyed that. Interesting how many footballers talk about managers going back on their word. Whatever promises are made, get it written into the contract chaps, else it means nothing. People never learn.... It's a bit having cake and eating it too isn't it. He wanted the move here as his mates were here, he wanted the move here as it was nearer Birmingham and he wanted the move here to play regularly again. He forgets he could have been injured first match and been out for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFree Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Make that twice we've broke his heart now then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hortonred Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Excellent and very interesting. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldie Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 It's a bit having cake and eating it too isn't it. He wanted the move here as his mates were here, he wanted the move here as it was nearer Birmingham and he wanted the move here to play regularly again. He forgets he could have been injured first match and been out for the season. But to be fair, he was useful and we could have done with him that second season. Of all the players we could have been shot of, Byfield was one I'd have been happy to see get another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Darren Byfield was my favourite player during the Gary Johnson era. It was his goals that helped get us to the play-offs and Wembley. A shame we didn't keep him on to partner Dele Adebola. Instead, Gary Johnson signed the lightweight Maynard to partner Adebola and the goals dried up with Maynard often tripping up and being out muscled in his first season here. he still scored more goals then byfield tho' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled Robin Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thank you everyone for the kind words, I thought it looked an interesting one and this has become my second most-read post of all time inside just 36 hours! I, for one, was delighted to find a player who so genuinely seemed to love his time with us and was so desperate at the missed opportunity. I accept it was a life-changer for him money wise, but after the last few years and the series of highly-paid failures who seemed to care little about the clubs fortunes, it made a nice change to read something about someone who cared so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thank you everyone for the kind words, I thought it looked an interesting one and this has become my second most-read post of all time inside just 36 hours! I, for one, was delighted to find a player who so genuinely seemed to love his time with us and was so desperate at the missed opportunity. I accept it was a life-changer for him money wise, but after the last few years and the series of highly-paid failures who seemed to care little about the clubs fortunes, it made a nice change to read something about someone who cared so much I wonder what he thinks now? That would be a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thanks, interesting reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 good reading....you should replace Stockhausen !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exiled Robin Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ciderup, I can't work out if that's a fishing comment or if you've missed the point??? Interview was done last week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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