Fat Cigar Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 And both our season long loans signed with no right of recall for parent club. Very smart work by the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Impressive interview on player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: So that's players from Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Juventus in one transfer window. Not too shabby! Indeed. I was remembering earlier that one of the main reservations to LJ as manager was that he wouldn't have the contacts or reputation to enable us to sign players from top clubs... Throw in three more signings who were at premier league clubs last season and he's done alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Lew-T said: Welcome Tammy, hope she makes the step up. Had her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Indeed. I was remembering earlier that one of the main reservations to LJ as manager was that he wouldn't have the contacts or reputation to enable us to sign players from top clubs... Throw in three more signings who were at premier league clubs last season and he's done alright! since johnson has walked through the door here I've been nothing but impressed, He learns and admit his short comings, he gives young players a chance, He likes attacking football and he's now delievered in the transfer market, He could become one of our greatest ever managers, top 10 has to be the aim this season followed by a promotion push next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Cigar Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 10 minutes ago, Monkeh said: since johnson has walked through the door here I've been nothing but impressed, He learns and admit his short comings, he gives young players a chance, He likes attacking football and he's now delievered in the transfer market, He could become one of our greatest ever managers, top 10 has to be the aim this season followed by a promotion push next season Agree with all this. I've gone for 9th this season. Then again I predicted 10th for last...Let's see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, Monkeh said: since johnson has walked through the door here I've been nothing but impressed, He learns and admit his short comings, he gives young players a chance, He likes attacking football and he's now delievered in the transfer market, He could become one of our greatest ever managers, top 10 has to be the aim this season followed by a promotion push next season From what I've seen so far and the progression he has made just in the short time with us, I can see him managing at the top level. Hopefully that will be with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsontour Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Holy mother of god...we are playing in the big boys league now...I can just imagine the call... "Hi, Antonio, It's me, do you have anyone you don't want that we could borrow?" "Who's that speaking?" "Lee" "Who?" "Lee johnson" "Who?" "Lil Lee, Gary's son" "Who?" "Manager of Bristol City" "Who?" "You know, twice Football League Trophy winners" "What?" "The Wurzels" "Oh, why didn't you say, take your pick son, Im a massive fan of those lads" He's no mug kid, real deal, probably even more highly thought of than Lingard was when we were sniffing after him...roll on 3:00pm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 17 minutes ago, Monkeh said: since johnson has walked through the door here I've been nothing but impressed, He learns and admit his short comings, he gives young players a chance, He likes attacking football and he's now delievered in the transfer market, He could become one of our greatest ever managers, top 10 has to be the aim this season followed by a promotion push next season He can hardly admit his tall comings, what with him being vertically challenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 This is the kind of signing that other clubs usually make and we look enviously on. Patrick Bamford springs to mind. Lets all be realistic and understand that we have ZERO chance of signing this guy permenantly because he is here to develop and Chelsea have hight hopes for him developing into a 1st player for them. Great signing, great work by all involved at our club! The movement of TA and JK, being fed by LT is so exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I reckon more than half of our potential starting eleven wouldn't be out of place in a mid-table Prem side: Kodjia, Tomlin, Abrahams, O'Neill, Flint, and probably Magnusson (although I haven't seen him play yet). If we can keep those players fit we must be pushing near the top this season (in theory anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Very exciting signing, well done to the club and LJ. Could we now open up a bit of link between us and Chelsea? COME ON TAMMY ME BOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 20 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Very exciting signing, well done to the club and LJ. Could we now open up a bit of link between us and Chelsea? Yes- well said. About 9 or 10 points will do nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 2 hours ago, The Chaplain said: After only 7 pages! That's well short of the full Tomlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 14 hours ago, Neo said: Personally I am excited by this possibility. Yes he is unproven in men's football but so was every other player before they weren't - and one or two turned out quite well quite quickly !! Chelsea took him on tour following decent involvement for England under 19s. Chelsea believe he could be a first team player for them - that would mean a few million pound striker in the making, maybe a full cap England striker in the future and Chelsea appear, albeit from rumour, to have faith to place his raw talents in our control. Let's try a glass half full approach - he is good and pops in a few for us, Chelsea see this development in his time here and say thanks very much. We have the next Tammy coming through but he needs "man games" - any chance you could take him and teach him. Also we got a couple more coming through etc etc This could be a great opportunity for all - could lead nowhere and we lose nothing or it could lead somewhere and everybody gains - just a thought !! No doubt. I agree with you fully. Just think it's a gamble because he's probably our #2 striker now and we would have to rely on him without JK. Personally think we could use one more. TA has loads of potential and talent though and I hope he scores a bunch. Great loan signing just don't know about relying on him without seeing him play first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 On 9 June 2016 at 22:23, Stuttz89 said: I have it on good authority that Lee Johnson visited Tammy's house to speak about signing a 1 year loan deal. I teach his brother in Surrey who spilled the beans not knowing that I'm a city fan... Nobody ever listens to a newbie with 1 post.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Well! ......now we know why the number 9 shirt was withheld. No doubt Abraham was a sought after loanee and for City to pull it off is quite a coup. Well done to LJ and MA for sealing the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 32 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: I reckon more than half of our potential starting eleven wouldn't be out of place in a mid-table Prem side: Kodjia, Tomlin, Abrahams, O'Neill, Flint, and probably Magnusson (although I haven't seen him play yet). If we can keep those players fit we must be pushing near the top this season (in theory anyway) I think we have some class at this level now but let's not get carried away. O'Neil played a limited number of games for a relegated side last year and even Tomlin was deemed surplus at a team that finished 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, Robbored said: Well! ......now we know why the number 9 shirt was withheld. No doubt Abraham was a sought after loanee and for City to pull it off is quite a coup. Well done to LJ and MA for sealing the deal. Yeah , great bunch of lads the Chinese . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 42 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Lets all be realistic and understand that we have ZERO chance of signing this guy permenantly because he is here to develop and Chelsea have hight hopes for him developing into a 1st player for them. Absolutely. Hopefully he can help us have a good enough season (along with the rest of our improved squad) so we can then attract other high quality players to sign for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I think we have some class at this level now but let's not get carried away. O'Neil played a limited number of games for a relegated side last year and even Tomlin was deemed surplus at a team that finished 16th. O'Neill played 27 times and rated by Norwich fans as one of their better players, Tomlin wasn't ever given a proper chance but I'm sure he'd be OK at that level with the right club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 51 minutes ago, redsontour said: "Manager of Bristol City" "Who?" "You know, twice Football League Trophy winners" We've won it three times.....we've basically won bugger all of note, so no point underestimating the meagre things in which we have triumphed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: We've won it three times.....we've basically won bugger all of note, so no point underestimating the meagre things in which we have triumphed! You've forgotten about the Anglo-Scottish Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance Williams Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I think we have some class at this level now but let's not get carried away. O'Neil played a limited number of games for a relegated side last year and even Tomlin was deemed surplus at a team that finished 16th. Look on the gloomy side, the nightmare scenario: Tammy and Kodj get 20+ apiece this season - just imagine the angst on this forum next summer. Kodj for certain off to sit on Everton's* bench; Tammy never ever going to sign for us in a million years; Wilbs will have a zimmer frame by then. We'll be strikerless and all on Valium, mark my words....... * ITK this - It's Total Krapp......but never miss a chance to be gloomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Yeah , great bunch of lads the Chinese . I see what you did there Major... ........be lost on those who accused me tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 With this squad in theory we could do fantastic this season, top 6 why not!? But after last season I'll take everything with a pinch of salt, if the players don't gel tomorrow or play at their level a defeat to Wigan would be a very bad start. Then again 2 wins from the first 2 could set up something special going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 A great signing and completes a brilliant summer (well, unless we still have a defender to come?!) such a contrast to last year. my excitement about tomorrow is only tempered by the memory of last time I felt this excited at the start of a season, under Steve Coppell. i really think Abraham could be a perfect partner for Kodj: similar strengths, pace, running etc, and defences will find it hard to cope with both. And he's a big guy too, which will give Kodj that little bit more room; he always looked better last season playing alongside Wilbs, when the big central defender was worrying about Wilbs. roll on tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, TheCulturalBomb said: With this squad in theory we could do fantastic this season, top 6 why not!? But after last season I'll take everything with a pinch of salt, if the players don't gel tomorrow or play at their level a defeat to Wigan would be a very bad start. Then again 2 wins from the first 2 could set up something special going forward. As LJ said we mustn't expect too much too soon, the younger players are going to take a few games before we get the best out of them. I won't be panicking if we lose tomorrow although I'm sure it will go into meltdown on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: O'Neill played 27 times and rated by Norwich fans as one of their better players, Tomlin wasn't ever given a proper chance but I'm sure he'd be OK at that level with the right club O'Neil made 19 starts in a team that was relegated and has chosen to drop down a division. Of course Tomlin has class but mid table Premier League midfielders don't go for £3m at age 28. I just think people need to calm down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I feel as excited as I did when we signed Andy Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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