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The Rules of Playing For Bristol City


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In @BobBobSuperBob's latest write up from last Thursday's Q&A Mark Ashton & Lee Johnson spoke about a big learn from last season being that although they thought they had set the rules, it turns out they hadn't actually. They tell us they absolutely have now, 100%, no doubt about it.

So, as a bit of fun, what do we think these rules contain? I'm going with this as the opener:

#1. Thou shalt not threaten to knock the gaffer out if he suggests he might substitute you.

Any more?

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Good post Ian - glad you raised it as I Actually thought this came over as the most significant / most interesting  statement / message of the evening 

I think the living within a reasonable distance of Bristol was probably one 

No Dads / Uncles or brothers to post on the forum ? :whistle2:

Don't borrow teamates cars if you don't have a full licence ?  :no:

 

I think there clearly been a watershed emanating from events last season and that the players and staff have been now left under no illusion about the rules & culture expected

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3 minutes ago, Reigate Red said:

#Thou shalt not relive oneself into a glass receptacle in public.

With a sub-clause of "Thou shalt not find it amusing if stood nearby either"

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3 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

Thou shalt not drive another players car, especially if thou is not insured.

I can think of 26 reasons why they didn't seem to be bothered by this one so much.

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8 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Thou shall NOT love thy neighbour :whistle:

 

Or covet thy Nanny. :whistle:

 

Thou shalt kiss the badge after a goal

Thou shalt not have head swayed by unscrupulous agents and cockney wheeler dealers.

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Thou shal not be of the "maverick" disposition (no on seconds thoughts, it was the fans to blame. They "signed" both him and Adam Matthews)

Although, wasn't it Lee himself who said all clubs need a maverick? OK  I signed two duds, I hold my hands up

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I'm guessing if they were made into commandments, they would be found in the "Ark at ee" of Covenants:P 

You shall not make any graven images - has been modernised to:

You shall not make any rediculous goslscoring GIFs.

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Thou shall admire Bristol as a progressive and cultured City and the ideal place to raise your family if you sign for us however, thou shalt not expect to drive across this progressive and cultured City in under 2 hours or expect decent public transport.

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Thou shal not speak of things such as DNA, right fit, synergy etc etc cos honestly i feel like i could strangle certain people at certain times

Football people should say things like , yeah Brian,  over the moon,  delighted John  

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Thou shal not be seen at a rugby (a weird thing, where they play with a testicle shaped ball really they do) match appearing to be getting well involved and almost forgetting where your football responsibilities lie  situation   . Don';t shoot the messenger, these are God's words not mine

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Thou shalt promise not to throw chairs at anyone on the waterfront. 

Thou shall do silly celebrations that will be made into a gif

Thou shall always sound sincere when asked in your first interview if you are excited about being here. 

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You will know my name is The Lord. And I shall strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger, those who do not press high and track their man. 

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Thou shalt not wonder why the Dolman is half empty when there's still a game going on, and thou shall still go and applaud it at the end of the game even when there are more stewards in it than fans ;) 

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Welcome to Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City FC. 

Please leave all ability to take an effective throw in, or direct free kick, at the front entrance on arrival and do not retrieve until expiration of your contract. 

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1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Thou shalt always pass in a forward direction and not try to dribble inside your own penalty area.

Similarly... change  'pass' to 'piss' and 'penalty' to 'pants' .... and you have a pretty good rule for life in general right there! :) 

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If thou signeth a contract, thou must not on the seventh day , ask to follow the North Star  to Bolton.

and verily, when interviewed, though must begin every single answer with definitely, or exactly. 

And most importantly, thou must always give 110 % because anything less will result in being slagged off on the radio by God.

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Though shalt keep the red flag flying high.

Though shalt be a cider head until you die.

Though shalt drink up thee cider.

Though shalt drink up thee cider.

Though shalt tonight merry be.

Though shalt go down the rovers.................

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Thou shalt not mention the other team, under pair of  death. Now I will go and wash my mouth out.

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3 minutes ago, Red white and red said:

Lee Tomlin would fit that bill! 

Though shalt resist the urge to state the bleeding obvious, hence resultant is an almighty "whoosh"

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The first rule of Bristol City Football Club is: You do not talk about Bristol City Football Club.  

The second rule of Bristol City Football Club is You DO NOT TALK ABOUT BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB. 

Third rule of Bristol City Football Club: Someone yells stop, goes limp, taps out, the football club is over.

Fourth rule: only two guys to a fight.

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If on a work placement with the club, thou shalt not take photos of the manager sat with a potential signing and spread it over social media. 

 

Okay its not 'playing for' but still...

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Thy old man shall not say to be a rovers fan?

Thy players over 6 foot 3 shalt not stand too close to our saviour the lord johnson when someone is taking photos.

 

 

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There are only 2 rules at Bristol City FC.

Rule 1: The owner is always right.

Rule 2: If the owner is wrong then rule 1 applies.

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14 hours ago, Davefevs said:

I'm guessing if they were made into commandments, they would be found in the "Ark at ee" of Covenants:P 

You shall not make any graven images - has been modernised to:

You shall not make any rediculous goslscoring GIFs.

Thou MUST make a ridiculous goal scoring gif! 

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Having given everything on the pitch you should not be capable of walking off at the final whistle. Wait patiently to be carried off.

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Thou shalt pay homage to the older supporters who say to you ' we have seen it all before' and learn to say 'we have seen it all before' to your children and their children's children :ill:

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