Septic Peg Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hello fair maidens and gentle males... Less than a month ago, I covered what was arguably one of the biggest games in Bristol City history. I said at the time, that unless Jose played the kids, we'd lose... I was wrong. I said Jose would put maybe a few "stars" in the squad for second half appearances only... I was wrong. When I saw the teamsheet, with the likes of Martial, Pogba and Zlatan starting, I tweeted a swear... I didn't need to. And after local boy Joe and injury time hero Korey showed Man U exactly what "little Bristol City" is made of, we've been rewarded with Manc neibs, Man City - probably the world's best performing team currently - LJ will go toe to toe with Pep Guardiola - probably the best manager in the world. I'm not going to go on. I'm not going to do a whole thread. There's no need. Instead, I'm going to quote Gerard Butler in 300... This is probably the end of the line, this and the following leg at AG. I can only hope I'm wrong again. Come on you reds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Good thread. Not going today but very jealous of everyone making the trip. Just imagine the delirium in that away end if we somehow pulled off a win or draw. The stuff memories are made of. Hope everyone going enjoys the game - make plenty of noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Morning of work getting in the way of football. Pick Ma up at the Severn Beach , my youngest has this very morning picked up a 48 hour bug, then off to Madchester!!! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 If not you, who? If not now, when? LJ's threshing machine 2-1 Gallagher brothers FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoliCyder Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Always believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 CIDER ARMY,CIDER ARMY,CIDER ARMY..........repeat and repeat again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Proud moment to be playing against the current best team in England in a Semi Fimal of a cup competition against all the odds. Safe journey to the 7000+ travelling fans and be sure to back the boys loudly and proudly from the stands COME ON YOU REDS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 If I’ve got a voice tomorrow morning I’ll be disappointed. Tonight’s our party, any kind of result is a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Got the feeling work is gonna drag today. Everyone making the trip, have an amazing time and sing til it hurts. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (Yesterday) Pre match nerves kicking in here !!! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Leaving work at 12 to get the train up, every time I think about 7680 of us singing away in the Etihad I get goosebumps. It's gonna be a party whatever the result. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Good luck boys, we'll be backing you with everything we've got, all 7,680 of us at the game and Cidered's everywhere! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 It’s 9:05 and I already have butterflies. All I want is to feel proud to be a Bristol City fan come full-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 In over 50 years of supporting City I've never been frightened of a football match this evening. I hope the boys do us proud, but Man City are something else. I'd have fancied us to match Arsenal and even to give Chelsea a good game, but Man City... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Good luck tonight lads, you deserve this game. A real challenge, hopefully Pep may under estimate us, and with the tie over two legs may rest a few. If he does , don’t be surprised if we get a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 BEWARE!! Train chaos out of Bristol going north today. Someone stole signalling cables at Filton, so trains to Birmingham and Manchester are being cancelled, or delayed and routed through Swindon. Allow for delays if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: 3-1 to the boys in red, Walsh with a debut goal to seal it. And maybe a Walshie shuffle to round things off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Sheer terror. Stuck in southern spain for biggest game since play off final and Liverpool away. At least have Sky in house I am in, and hotel up road has a big screen, so.... either way to the 8000 going please make a lot of noise and enjoy the day. Either way a few beers down the hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 29 minutes ago, KingLear said: Leaving work at 12 to get the train up, every time I think about 7680 of us singing away in the Etihad I get goosebumps. It's gonna be a party whatever the result. COYR See my post about the train problems & check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, ZiderEyed said: If not you, who? If not now, when? LJ's threshing machine 2-1 Gallagher brothers FC THRESHING MACHINE, THRESHING MACHINE, I SHOWED HER THE WORKS OF MY THRESHING MACHINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, Leveller said: See my post about the train problems & check I'm travelling up from Bedfordshire so going via London etc but thanks mate, appreciate the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 "An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight!! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 46 minutes ago, KingLear said: Leaving work at 12 to get the train up, every time I think about 7680 of us singing away in the Etihad I get goosebumps. It's gonna be a party whatever the result. COYR Go earlier.....or go differently... 32 minutes ago, Leveller said: BEWARE!! Train chaos out of Bristol going north today. Someone stole signalling cables at Filton, so trains to Birmingham and Manchester are being cancelled, or delayed and routed through Swindon. Allow for delays if you can. I smell gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 minute ago, havanatopia said: Go earlier.....or go differently... I smell gas. Not travelling from Bristol mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsi2 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Good luck to all the travelling fans. Have some sympathy for me and my lad who are getting the blue carpet treatment in hospitality courtesy of a family member who works for man city. Not allowed to wear anything city related and will be sat with a load of mancs unless I can find some likewise city fans, so if you hear 2 guys sounding like the wurzels please come over. Will politely clap our goals as we stick it up them. Coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vespa Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 MCFC fan here. to all you Bristol City fans there are loads of decent boozers in the Northern Quarter, just turn right when you come out of Piccadilly station and walk up to Thomas St area. you can get the tram to the ground from Piccadilly Gardens or jump in a taxi, will be £7 in a cab. Walking it will take about 25 mins. Enjoy your night and safe journey home afterwards. Hopefully this will be a league fixture next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: (Yesterday) Pre match nerves kicking in here !!! COYR Guernsey based airline, so SL probably got a good deal on the charter. You’ve got to save the pennies if you’re down to your last two billion pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Cannot wait for this game. Live up north so only getting into Manchester 6ish and heading for the ground. Going to be brilliant screaming on the team with 7k+ cidereds! COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 What a great day to be a City fan. Whatever the score LJ and the team have done us proud. Thank you and all the best tonight to the team and the fantastic support going up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That's it finished work so now going to get my 15yr old and his mate from school then head down to the gate to get our coach COYR !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Me and a fair few other fans have broken down on a Megabus in Walsall. Waiting for a replacement, this is why I arranged for 6 hours of leeway before the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, shelts said: Morning of work getting in the way of football. Pick Ma up at the Severn Beach , my youngest has this very morning picked up a 48 hour bug, then off to Madchester!!! COYR Would have thought Mark Ashton could afford to make his own way up to Manchester............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Sadly can't make the game tonight. Good luck to the boys and safe journey to our superb fans. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looks like we’re doing some prep or light training at United’s facilities. Maybe LJ and Mourinho did become buddies after all despite not drinking that wine together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tom said: Me and a fair few other fans have broken down on a Megabus in Walsall. Waiting for a replacement, this is why I arranged for 6 hours of leeway before the game... Of all the ****holes to break down in...good luck with your onward journey, lads. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Abraham Romanovich said: "An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight!! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West!!!" That Adge Cutler could write a mean verse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Whats the rule on away goals in this cup? Do they count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Collis1 said: Whats the rule on away goals in this cup? Do they count? Only if it goes to Extra time in the 2nd leg I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Redsi2 said: Good luck to all the travelling fans. Have some sympathy for me and my lad who are getting the blue carpet treatment in hospitality courtesy of a family member who works for man city. Not allowed to wear anything city related and will be sat with a load of mancs unless I can find some likewise city fans, so if you hear 2 guys sounding like the wurzels please come over. Will politely clap our goals as we stick it up them. Coyr Well they won't see yer City pants will they ? ...... .....until one of ours scores a Worldy and in the excitement you find yourself streaking around their inner sanctum with your 'Robin' out!!! Politely clap, my arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ryan_BCFC said: Only if it goes to Extra time in the 2nd leg I believe Correct. Say we lose 2-1 tonight and take that back to AG. At AG the score is 1-0 to us at 90 minutes. So 2-2 on aggregate but we have the away goal. We would still play ET of 30 minutes. If no goals are scored in that time then there would be no penalty shoot-out and we would go through. The away goal would kick in. But if both teams scored and it was 3-3 (with each team having one away goal) - in that case we get the joy of penalties. Clear as mud really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, Collis1 said: Whats the rule on away goals in this cup? Do they count? Nope, it's tough on us tonight ... But no matter how many they score in the second leg at least we're guaranteed a clean sheet at The Gate!.. Eh? ...that surely can't be right, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Even if we're 7-0 down and score please can we get a fun goal gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Can't go tonight, but just driven from Weston to Clevedon and saw three carloads of Reds on their way, getting excited for this already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Gutted I cant make this. These are the days that fans live for, it makes the trips to Shrewsbury, Oldham et al., worth the pain, for that one day of glory! To all going, whatever the score, make the country take note of Bristol City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Safe journeys all ... Have a great time. COYR's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Traffic around AG was nuts earlier with all the CATS coaches turning up and queuing down Winterstoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Garita isn't in the u23 squad. What's the odds for Arnie to get us a late equaliser tonight?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Selred said: Garita isn't in the u23 squad. What's the odds for Arnie to get us a late equaliser tonight?! These are the games we bought him for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Pep has released tonight's line-up. It shows that he is taking the threat of Bristol City seriously and has accordingly fielded the strongest team he has available: 1-Ryan Coates (Temple Primary School), 2-Cody Moss (Christ the King Juniors), 3-Michael Fisher (Old Moat Junior School), 4-Bradley Seckerson (Highfield Junior School), 5- Neil Salmon (Webster Primary School), 6-Mark Paranello (Temple Primary School), 7-Kyle Andrews ((Abbott Community Primary School), 8-Jack Short (Button Lane Primary School), 9-Steven Marks (Beaver Road Primary School), 10-Aaron Phillips (Old Moat Junior School), 11-Carl Lockyer (Webster Primary School). Subs: Claudio Bravo, John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Bakinson and Hinds starting for the U23’s today so presumably not in the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Abraham Romanovich said: "An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight!! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West!!!" LOTR - Return of the King. Good quote choice my friend. 2 hours ago, Redsi2 said: Good luck to all the travelling fans. Have some sympathy for me and my lad who are getting the blue carpet treatment in hospitality courtesy of a family member who works for man city. Not allowed to wear anything city related and will be sat with a load of mancs unless I can find some likewise city fans, so if you hear 2 guys sounding like the wurzels please come over. Will politely clap our goals as we stick it up them. Coyr Jaden and his family are in the hospitality. I'm sure you will spot him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 You have earned the right to be in the semi-finals Now go out there and play with no fear. Very proud of the team win, lose or draw tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Abraham Romanovich said: "An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight!! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West!!!" For Frodo! Oops I mean LJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, pongo88 said: Guernsey based airline, so SL probably got a good deal on the charter. You’ve got to save the pennies if you’re down to your last two billion pounds He probably owns it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, handsofclay said: Pep has released tonight's line-up. It shows that he is taking the threat of Bristol City seriously and has accordingly fielded the strongest team he has available: 1-Ryan Coates (Temple Primary School), 2-Cody Moss (Christ the King Juniors), 3-Michael Fisher (Old Moat Junior School), 4-Bradley Seckerson (Highfield Junior School), 5- Neil Salmon (Webster Primary School), 6-Mark Paranello (Temple Primary School), 7-Kyle Andrews ((Abbott Community Primary School), 8-Jack Short (Button Lane Primary School), 9-Steven Marks (Beaver Road Primary School), 10-Aaron Phillips (Old Moat Junior School), 11-Carl Lockyer (Webster Primary School). Subs: Claudio Bravo, John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling. Looks like we will have our work cut out to beat that lot, why couldn't he field his first team? we might have a good chance then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbash Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Of all the players to choose....really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Got 1 spare ticket for tier 3 if anyone wants it for £10. Mate bailed on us late notice. Bringing it with me if anyone wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devereux Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Phileas Fogg said: Looks like we’re doing some prep or light training at United’s facilities. Maybe LJ and Mourinho did become buddies after all despite not drinking that wine together! Or Matty Taylor is about to sign for Man U..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Chris Posted January 9, 2018 Admin Share Posted January 9, 2018 Gutted I can't be there, but work & family commitments keep me away. Have a safe journey all & enjoy the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devereux Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: He probably owns it! Its the 'national carrier' owned by the Guernsey gov....but I think it operates at a loss and is subsidised so happy to take all the extra business he can chuck its way! (I am a Guernsey-born Robin in case you hadnt guessed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 42 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Traffic around AG was nuts earlier with all the CATS coaches turning up and queuing down Winterstoke I hope there will be footage later of the coaches leaving… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 On the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Will find a good stream to watch tonight, whilst listening to Hoskins, Hadwin or whoever is on RB tonight at the same time. Will be great to hear Wilbs, who is summarising and not listening to the Sky commentators praising Man City, even if the stream is a minute or so behind. What ever the result, I am sure the boys will do us proud and you never know Man City may have a few sent off to help us (we wish) Anyway, here's wishing all the 7,700 reds a safe journey and shout, chant and sing as loud as you can for the lads. COYR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, Devereux said: Its the 'national carrier' owned by the Guernsey gov....but I think it operates at a loss and is subsidised so happy to take all the extra business he can chuck its way! (I am a Guernsey-born Robin in case you hadnt guessed) Does it fly to Bristol normally, or was it just for that private charter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devereux Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 minute ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: Does it fly to Bristol normally, or was it just for that private charter? Flys to bristol normally, something like 4/5 days a week in the winter-time. I hate those little planes, far rather go by sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 On the train up now COYR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Anyone who thinks City will get battered tonight the following stat is a little comforting.....in their last 19 games Man City have only scored 3 or more goals in just 4 games and in all 4 fielded their strongest 11 which clearly they wont be doing tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, bigbash said: Of all the players to choose....really! Arnie is a city legend and I typically mention him in the same breath as Atyeo, Gow, Carey and Murray tbh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: Arnie is a city legend and I typically mention him in the same breath as Atyeo, Gow, Carey and Murray tbh.. Yeah, I was a bit miffed when the proposed renaming of the ground to Garita Gate was quashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: 3-1 to the boys in red, Walsh with a debut goal to seal it. Let's hope it goes inside the post this time for Walshie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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