havanatopia Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Many years ago, probably in the era when I was deemed too young to attend a football match, the family Austin 1800's 'big end' went shortly before arriving in West Bromwich for what I recall was an evening league match. The decade was the 1970's and it would likely have been the 75-76 or 76-77 season. It was actually one of the first recollections I ever had of laughing at someone else's misfortune; my Father and an elder brother who missed the first 20 minutes or so and had to overnight in some ghastly guest house off the Hagley Road. I think that may well be the last time any family member has visited the Hawthorns. We have a fairly even record against the Baggies down the years. Today will be a great leveller of course because it is the hallowed 'ground' of the world's oldest cup competition and will have the extra needle of Tony Pulis; perhaps one of only a small handful of times he has faced Bristol City. I suspect he might receive a fairly frosty welcome to his own stadium this afternoon given that 5,000 City fans, and we salute you all, will drown the home support.. I have a strong feeling the atmosphere is going to be only a toothpick short of spectacular; I hope the noise is recorded by someone for posterity. This is why we all love football, for days like these. When an upset is always possible as is a thumping. But be sure to be entertained. Interestingly WBA have won the FA Cup on 5 previous occasions, yes 5. I had no idea it was that many. The last being in 1968 which was their last major trophy. Albion were formed in 1878 and were a founder member of the Football League which began a decade later with 12 teams. While the Baggies have spent most of their life in the top tier they did drop to the third for a short spell in the early 90's. Cooper's Hill, Dartmouth Park, Bunn's Field, Four Acres, Stoney Lane and finally, in 1900, The Hawthorns; WBA have not been called 'The Strollers' for nothing. But why 'The Baggies' ? Various answers have been given for this name suggesting nobody knows for sure. From bagmen at the ground collecting pennies for entrance, baggy trouser wearing men working at the local ironworks who would look rather odd standing on the terraces and Villa fans calling them 'The Baggies of Bromwich' because of low slung baggy trousers as they walked to either The Hawthorns or Villa Park. Entering the fray today at 1455 you might be greeted by one of the following songs all of which have been adopted by the club in recent times:- Fatboy Slim ("Right Here, Right Now"), Iggy Pop ("Lust for life"), Jet ("Are you gonna be my girl"), Doves ("Pounding") and The Hives ("Hate to say I told you so"), all of which should be pretty easy to find in your local record shop or lurking somewhere on-line. Safe travels to the Black Country today folks... its going to be a small temporary takeover.. pick your pubs and eateries carefully and only bring back good memories. 3-1 to the Baggies. No upsets here but an entertaining game nonetheless. Edited January 9, 2016 by havanatopia 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Is there a bubble machine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 On my hols at the moment so won't be part of the red army taking over a small section of the Midlands today. But enjoy lads and lasses and stay safe in the knowledge that there will be one city fan praying at the Vatican this afternoon for a victory! (And some nice new signings....). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Morning all. Should be a really fun day looking forward to it! Lets just for one day, leave all the negativity at home, and take the game for what it is - a one off cup tie against a premier league team. Steve Coterills (5,300) Cider Army !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarr_in_z Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 56 minutes ago, havanatopia said: Today will be a great leveller of course because it is the hallowed 'ground' of the world's oldest cup competition And still to many of us over 40, the most important competition. Don't laugh at us you young 'uns - it used to be that significant. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarr_in_z Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 WBA Twitter saying first >20k FAC 3rd round crowd at Hawthorns since 1993. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Strategic defeat on the cards for me... the one year where I'll gladly forfeit our chances of winning the cup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, finbarr_in_zurich said: WBA Twitter saying first >20k FAC 3rd round crowd at Hawthorns since 1993. Which, according to Statto, is the year we last won at the Hawthorns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 The Red Army is advancing, approaching Gloucester anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Horace and I are in Cornwall, heading west and fleeing the wrath of the WMP. Last time I was at the Hawthorns was at that game to which the OP refers. It practically guaranteed that we would be promoted to the top tier Not quite so significant today, but try to stay out of the clutches of the West Midlands Police Farce, peeps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 At least there is hope that next year the biggest City in England without a Premier League side will be Birmingham! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) From BBC Smallest squad of the day? West Brom v Bristol City (15:00) More than 5,000 Bristol City fans will be at West Brom this afternoon and they will be wondering whether their team can name a full squad. The Championship strugglers have only 17 players in their squad and, with three injury doubts, the Robins could potentially only name three subs. Surely they can grab some youngsters from somewhere? Indeed! Edited January 9, 2016 by cityexile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 What a surprise team and bench - not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baggie192 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Team v @bcfctweets: Foster; Chester, Evans, Morrison, Brunt, McClean, Lambert, McAuley, Fletcher, Sessegnon, Rondon. Albion subs v @bcfctweets: Myhill; Yacob, Gardner, Gamboa, Berahino, McManaman, Dawson #WBA 28 retweets 15 likes Edited January 9, 2016 by baggie192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Pre match on the big screen is a WBA cup game couple of years ago. Great hat trick from a player called Simon Cox. Now that's the sort of player we should be looking to sign..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 4 hours ago, havanatopia said: Many years ago, probably in the era when I was deemed too young to attend a football match, the family Austin 1800's 'big end' went shortly before arriving in West Bromwich for what I recall was an evening league match. The decade was the 1970's and it would likely have been the 75-76 or 76-77 season. It was actually one of the first recollections I ever had of laughing at someone else's misfortune; my Father and an elder brother who missed the first 20 minutes or so and had to overnight in some ghastly guest house off the Hagley Road. I think that may well be the last time any family member has visited the Hawthorns. We have a fairly even record against the Baggies down the years. Today will be a great leveller of course because it is the hallowed 'ground' of the world's oldest cup competition and will have the extra needle of Tony Pulis; perhaps one of only a small handful of times he has faced Bristol City. I suspect he might receive a fairly frosty welcome to his own stadium this afternoon given that 5,000 City fans, and we salute you all, will drown the home support.. I have a strong feeling the atmosphere is going to be only a toothpick short of spectacular; I hope the noise is recorded by someone for posterity. This is why we all love football, for days like these. When an upset is always possible as is a thumping. But be sure to be entertained. Interestingly WBA have won the FA Cup on 5 previous occasions, yes 5. I had no idea it was that many. The last being in 1968 which was their last major trophy. Albion were formed in 1878 and were a founder member of the Football League which began a decade later with 12 teams. While the Baggies have spent most of their life in the top tier they did drop to the third for a short spell in the early 90's. Cooper's Hill, Dartmouth Park, Bunn's Field, Four Acres, Stoney Lane and finally, in 1900, The Hawthorns; WBA have not been called 'The Strollers' for nothing. But why 'The Baggies' ? Various answers have been given for this name suggesting nobody knows for sure. From bagmen at the ground collecting pennies for entrance, baggy trouser wearing men working at the local ironworks who would look rather odd standing on the terraces and Villa fans calling them 'The Baggies of Bromwich' because of low slung baggy trousers as they walked to either The Hawthorns or Villa Park. Entering the fray today at 1455 you might be greeted by one of the following songs all of which have been adopted by the club in recent times:- Fatboy Slim ("Right Here, Right Now"), Iggy Pop ("Lust for life"), Jet ("Are you gonna be my girl"), Doves ("Pounding") and The Hives ("Hate to say I told you so"), all of which should be pretty easy to find in your local record shop or lurking somewhere on-line. Safe travels to the Black Country today folks... its going to be a small temporary takeover.. pick your pubs and eateries carefully and only bring back good memories. 3-1 to the Baggies. No upsets here but an entertaining game nonetheless. JET has a record out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 This refusal to name a full bench gets on my nerves.. What is the harm in putting a youth player on there if Garita couldn't be registered in time? Match experience and if we're 3-0 down at 85 mins just give them some game time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thought to be honest Wilbs might have got a rest for Tuesday, but onwards and upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, baggie192 said: Team v @bcfctweets: Foster; Chester, Evans, Morrison, Brunt, McClean, Lambert, McAuley, Fletcher, Sessegnon, Rondon. How does that lineup work exactly? Can't decipher what formation you're playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, baggie192 said: Team v @bcfctweets: Foster; Chester, Evans, Morrison, Brunt, McClean, Lambert, McAuley, Fletcher, Sessegnon, Rondon. You must be very worried about us to put a team like that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Anyone seen Preston's line up? Wonder if they're playing every single available player like we are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Aizoon said: Horace and I are in Cornwall, heading west and fleeing the wrath of the WMP. Last time I was at the Hawthorns was at that game to which the OP refers. It practically guaranteed that we would be promoted to the top tier Not quite so significant today, but try to stay out of the clutches of the West Midlands Police Farce, peeps. What are the WIMPs doing in Cornwall ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 As we're doing so well there's no need to rest anyone for Tuesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 very strong wba team. Expected us to give burns and Reid a run out? I can hear the exuses already for next week, small squad and 3 games in a week. Well if you had injury doubts today , surely should have mixed it up a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Why not put a youngster on the bench?! Yes they won't come on but it would be useful experience for them to be part of a match day squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, italian dave said: Pre match on the big screen is a WBA cup game couple of years ago. Great hat trick from a player called Simon Cox. Now that's the sort of player we should be looking to sign..... Yep, a 7-8 goal a season striker is exactly what we need. Especially when he's seen better days. Who was the cup game against? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Spoons said: very strong wba team. Expected us to give burns and Reid a run out? I can hear the exuses already for next week, small squad and 3 games in a week. Well if you had injury doubts today , surely should have mixed it up a bit? far too sensible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Bristol City XI: Fielding, Little, Ayling, Flint, Baker, Bryan, Smith, Pack, Freeman, Wilbraham, Kodjia. Subs. O'Leary, Williams, Wagstaff, Reid, Agard, Burns. That bench just brings it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baggie192 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: How does that lineup work exactly? Can't decipher what formation you're playing 4-4-1-1 Chester,McAuley,Evans,Brunt Sess,Fletcher,Morrison, McClean Lambert Rondon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: As we're doing so well there's no need to rest anyone for Tuesday. Don't worry; with this team, we beat Preston last season twi... OH WAIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffiN94 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: How does that lineup work exactly? Can't decipher what formation you're playing 442 : Foster , Chester , Evans , McAuley , Brunt ; Sessegnon , Fletcher , Morrison , McClean ; Rondon , Lambert would be my guess. Edited January 9, 2016 by GriffiN94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 If you were a promising kid in our 'academy', you'd be looking to get out ASAP wouldn't you? If they're not going to get a look-in now then frankly they never, ever will. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, cityexile said: Bristol City XI: Fielding, Little, Ayling, Flint, Baker, Bryan, Smith, Pack, Freeman, Wilbraham, Kodjia. Subs. O'Leary, Williams, Wagstaff, Reid, Agard, Burns. That bench just brings it home. Yes lets face it, if we used them we would be in big trouble wouldnt we !!! we usially wait until we are losing to blame the subs blow me ,... We managed it an hour before kick off today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Can someone please for the love of God tell Cotts that we do have an academy and an U21 team. Utterly gobsmacked and appalled by the fact he's not using any of them to supplement the first team. One or two of the U21's should have featured already and slowly but surely began their development as a BCFC player. Cotts is not making his job any easier. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, djb6162 said: Yes lets face it, if we used them we would be in big trouble wouldnt we !!! we usially wait until we are losing to blame the subs blow me ,... We managed it an hour before kick off today I do apologise. I really did not mean it like that. I would have very happily given them a run out today, I really do not see what the downside is. I can see I could have put it better, but I was referring to not being able to fill the bench. Let's hope some at least get a go before the 88th minute! Edited January 9, 2016 by cityexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 no rotation? is cotts just stupid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Garita out training with the team. Looks worryingly out of shape if he's to be in/around the first team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, cityexile said: I do apologise. I really did not mean it like that. I would have very happily given them a run out today, I really do not see what the downside is. I can see I could have put it better, but I was referring to not being able to fill the bench. Let's hope sons at least get a go before the 88th minute! No worries mate no offense taken at all and no need to apologise, i was being a bit feseasitous really. hope i spelt that nearly right !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Chairman Mao said: no rotation? is cotts just stupid Seriously affecting the chance to beat Preston on Tuesday. Sounds stupid to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, reddogkev said: Seriously affecting the chance to beat Preston on Tuesday. Sounds stupid to me. It's all in the grand plan of being back in L1 next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 getting his excuses in early i expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, djb6162 said: No worries mate no offense taken at all and no need to apologise, i was being a bit feseasitous really. hope i spelt that nearly right !! Facetious ? Who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, reddogkev said: Seriously affecting the chance to beat Preston on Tuesday. Sounds stupid to me. We 'threw' a league game against Derby to rest players, but are not prepared to give any of the bench a start when it really makes no difference, with a huge game on Tuesday. I will be honest, it just makes no sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Why didn't he do what Liverpool did yesterday? Perhaps he didn't want to disrespect the first team or our impressive army of travelling fans - which I understand - but if we suffer any knocks or injuries today than we are screwed for Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Can someone please for the love of God tell Cotts that we do have an academy and an U21 team. Utterly gobsmacked and appalled by the fact he's not using any of them to supplement the first team. One or two of the U21's should have featured already and slowly but surely began their development as a BCFC player. Cotts is not making his job any easier. Whoever the manager is there always seems to be a call for them to use players from our academy. The players at under 21 level clearly can't be anywhere near good enough otherwise surely at least one of the managers would have given some a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 16 minutes ago, cityexile said: 6 minutes ago, petehinton said: Garita out training with the team. Looks worryingly out of shape if he's to be in/around the first team... He's an unknown quantity, in more ways than one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Cotts has lost the plot, he's got to go 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Well, if we're using our first choice players, then we better go all out the win - what the hell is the point in our current circumstances otherwise? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Rob k said: Cotts has lost the plot, he's got to go I think you should bet off of the pot ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, roe said: Whoever the manager is there always seems to be a call for them to use players from our academy. The players at under 21 level clearly can't be anywhere near good enough otherwise surely at least one of the managers would have given some a chance. I just can't believe that, there has to be some talent in there, only based on the fact we are a large professional team with a vast catchment area and an impressive set up of coaches etc. There must be a couple of other Joe Bryans in that mix. I've always liked the sound of Morrell and Bishop for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just now, djb6162 said: I think you should bet off of the pot ! Get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Love it how everyone gets a bit excited when we have a 'bid accepted' for somebody. That excitement fades fast when people realise the current squad we have and reality kicks in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, cityexile said: We 'threw' a league game against Derby to rest players, but are not prepared to give any of the bench a start when it really makes no difference, with a huge game on Tuesday. I will be honest, it just makes no sense to me. Unless SC was directed to play our strongest team today. Perhaps the FA cup is high up on our agenda this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, roe said: Whoever the manager is there always seems to be a call for them to use players from our academy. The players at under 21 level clearly can't be anywhere near good enough otherwise surely at least one of the managers would have given some a chance. 5 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Why didn't he do what Liverpool did yesterday? Perhaps he didn't want to disrespect the first team or our impressive army of travelling fans - which I understand - but if we suffer any knocks or injuries today than we are screwed for Tuesday. Fair point about at least acknowledging the big away following with the strongest team. Only defence I can see. Yep, get the point about the Academy, but where is the harm in letting somebody soak up a first team match atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devereux Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Only six on the bench and no El-Abd? I guess we don't want to cup tie him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just now, Devereux said: Only six on the bench and no El-Abd? I guess we don't want to cup tie him? He already is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just now, Devereux said: Only six on the bench and no El-Abd? I guess we don't want to cup tie him? He already is cup tied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devereux Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Oh yea! Doh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Arnie doing shuttle runs up and down the side line. You can see why he didn't make the squad. Absolutely knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 4 hours ago, finbarr_in_zurich said: And still to many of us over 40, the most important competition. Don't laugh at us you young 'uns - it used to be that significant. I believe it still is.. don't get taken in by the mad nutters in the media. 3 hours ago, finbarr_in_zurich said: WBA Twitter saying first >20k FAC 3rd round crowd at Hawthorns since 1993. Marvellous. 3 hours ago, solihull cider red said: Which, according to Statto, is the year we last won at the Hawthorns... Well there is a superb omen if ever there was one. 39 minutes ago, italian dave said: Pre match on the big screen is a WBA cup game couple of years ago. Great hat trick from a player called Simon Cox. Now that's the sort of player we should be looking to sign..... I just finished off a big fat red cox as it happens. Delicious... cannot be beaten for flavour. 19 minutes ago, petehinton said: Garita out training with the team. Looks worryingly out of shape if he's to be in/around the first team... From satellite view I thought that was Akinfenwa for a minute.. maybe its on time lapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, Devereux said: Oh yea! Doh! Even if he wasn't, he won't end up at a club still in the cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: Arnie doing shuttle runs up and down the side line. You can see why he didn't make the squad. Absolutely knackered. SC just said on RB that international clearance didn't come through in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I keep hearing the cub say that our academy is worth the investment but if it doesn't warrant even a place on the bench for any of them, well, is this more money being wasted by the club along with unused loan signings. My confidence is rapidly wearing thin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Arnie doing shuttle runs up and down the side line. You can see why he didn't make the squad. Absolutely knackered. Maybe he missed the coach and ran up to West Brom. Very disappointing though if he was on trial and we haven't said to him "stay in shape". Edited January 9, 2016 by CotswoldRed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Anyone got player working yet? The sound of silence ere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 1 minute ago, marmite said: I keep hearing the cub say that our academy is worth the investment but if it doesn't warrant even a place on the bench for any of them, well, is this more money being wasted by the club along with unused loan signings. My confidence is rapidly wearing thin. I agree, although increasingly thinking here for 'club' read 'Cotts'. It is almost as if he is trying to make a point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Mornin' all. COYR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Arnie doing shuttle runs up and down the side line. You can see why he didn't make the squad. Absolutely knackered. Is our 50G punt shagged from the warm up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Great effort at least by the fans. https://mobile.twitter.com/AdamBakerBCFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Here we go... reckon we will either get hammered (6 or 7), or nick a win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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