Robbored Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Today’s speaker as he usually is at our pre Xmas luncheon. Looked very well, spoke well and took the predictable platitudes of appreciation with good grace. Said he feels City are currently in a good position but added that he’d be disappointed if we don’t finish in the top six - pressure clearly on LJ to produce the goods.......mentioned the defeat at Reading as being “not good enough”. Likes the solidity of the defence now tho. Says that the development of the training facilities at Failand have been granted planning permission and the next stage is getting bids in. Probably 2020/21 before it’ll be ready. No unexpected comments from him today - unlike two years ago...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 How was his tone when discussing top 6? Its difficult to interpret through text. Did he sound expectant, optimistic we have the quality etc? Just it seems quite a difference from his claim of better last seasons finish given how this season has started. It seems hard to believe LJ's job would be under pressure should he finish 10th or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, hodge said: How was his tone when discussing top 6? Its difficult to interpret through text. Did he sound expectant, optimistic we have the quality etc? Just it seems quite a difference from his claim of better last seasons finish given how this season has started. It seems hard to believe LJ's job would be under pressure should he finish 10th or so. He was his usual self - says it as it is. No doubting his expectations tho. If LJ doesn’t achieve the top six, I wouldn’t want to be in his shoes........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 38 minutes ago, Robbored said: Today’s speaker as he usually is at our pre Xmas luncheon. Looked very well, spoke well and took the predictable platitudes of appreciation with good grace. Said he feels City are currently in a good position but added that he’d be disappointed if we don’t finish in the top six - pressure clearly on LJ to produce the goods.......mentioned the defeat at Reading as being “not good enough”. Likes the solidity of the defence now tho. Says that the development of the training facilities at Failand have been granted planning permission and the next stage is getting bids in. Probably 2020/21 before it’ll be ready. No unexpected comments from him today - unlike two years ago...... Thank you Robbored, I much prefer this to your trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 39 minutes ago, Robbored said: Today’s speaker as he usually is at our pre Xmas luncheon. Looked very well, spoke well and took the predictable platitudes of appreciation with good grace. Said he feels City are currently in a good position but added that he’d be disappointed if we don’t finish in the top six - pressure clearly on LJ to produce the goods.......mentioned the defeat at Reading as being “not good enough”. Likes the solidity of the defence now tho. Says that the development of the training facilities at Failand have been granted planning permission and the next stage is getting bids in. Probably 2020/21 before it’ll be ready. No unexpected comments from him today - unlike two years ago...... 21 minutes ago, hodge said: How was his tone when discussing top 6? Its difficult to interpret through text. Did he sound expectant, optimistic we have the quality etc? Just it seems quite a difference from his claim of better last seasons finish given how this season has started. It seems hard to believe LJ's job would be under pressure should he finish 10th or so. 14 minutes ago, Robbored said: He was his usual self - says it as it is. No doubting his expectations tho. If LJ doesn’t achieve the top six, I wouldn’t want to be in his shoes........ Thanks for Posting Robbo!....I have said quite a few times this is what he is after (top 6) this season (and put up with the usual school boy irony from one or two tossers!) LJ and MA better have a good plan for January if we are to get anywhere near that!...Or Perhaps we already have the players...Either way LJ has to produce the goods going forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Thanks for Posting Robbo!....I have said quite a few times this is what he is after (top 6) this season (and put up with the usual school boy irony from one or two tossers!) LJ and MA better have a good plan for January if we are to get anywhere near that!...Or Perhaps we already have the players...Either way LJ has to produce the goods going forward! If we persist with the 4141/4411 variant we have used of late, we will accumulate points and get back to being tough to beat. I don’t think it would need much more to make us competitive. I don’t think we are capable of getting into the playoffs, but I think we can be within ‘touching distance’. The key to any January signing is to improve the starting eleven. No need for squad fillers. I do see the side starting to play better through familiarity of team-mates and style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 28 minutes ago, Robbored said: He was his usual self - says it as it is. No doubting his expectations tho. If LJ doesn’t achieve the top six, I wouldn’t want to be in his shoes........ So, Steve Lansdown's gonna be upset to finish top 8? Absolute nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 33 minutes ago, Robbored said: He was his usual self - says it as it is. No doubting his expectations tho. If LJ doesn’t achieve the top six, I wouldn’t want to be in his shoes........ Sixteenth may a problem then....and a more likely outcome. No way are we anywhere near what's required for such heights,so hopefully Steve can start getting 'eemself adjusted to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Predictable platitudes? What is it with you pensioners? Did anyone ask why if Rovers (you know, your other team) could sack DC and if Man Utd could sack JM why he can’t do the same? With Ashton at the very least? Were there any probing questions asked or was it an appreciation society sort of meeting? I’m counting down the years before I can become enrolled..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 31 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: So, Steve Lansdown's gonna be upset to finish top 8? Absolute nonsense. Not sure he’d be happy AD........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Was the turkey good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Robbored said: Not sure he’d be happy AD........ Then he wants to get real. This squad WON'T finish top 8, nevemind top 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, BigAlToby&Liam said: Predictable platitudes? What is it with you pensioners? Did anyone ask why if Rovers (you know, your other team) could sack DC and if Man Utd could sack JM why he can’t do the same? With Ashton at the very least? Were there any probing questions asked or was it an appreciation society sort of meeting? I’m counting down the years before I can become enrolled..... LJs position was not questioned - no reason for it to be given that SL said at the start that he’s happy with the clubs position right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Super said: Was the turkey good? Dry .....in fact the entire lunch was disappointing considering it was £22..... seriously overpriced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Today’s speaker as he usually is at our pre Xmas luncheon. Looked very well, spoke well and took the predictable platitudes of appreciation with good grace. Said he feels City are currently in a good position but added that he’d be disappointed if we don’t finish in the top six - pressure clearly on LJ to produce the goods.......mentioned the defeat at Reading as being “not good enough”. Likes the solidity of the defence now tho. Says that the development of the training facilities at Failand have been granted planning permission and the next stage is getting bids in. Probably 2020/21 before it’ll be ready. No unexpected comments from him today - unlike two years ago...... Cheers for the update Robbored. Lets hope he try's to get Kalas on a permanent then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Then he wants to get real. This squad WON'T finish top 8, nevemind top 6 In your opinion AD...........I hope you’ll come here in April/May and admit you were wrong in December 2018 with less than half the season gone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 33 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: Sixteenth may a problem then....and a more likely outcome. No way are we anywhere near what's required for such heights,so hopefully Steve can start getting 'eemself adjusted to that. So we are nowhere near 6th (which we are 6 points off) but we are likely to finish 16th (which we are 5 points off) Not quite getting you here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Robbored said: In your opinion AD...........I hope you’ll come here in April/May and admit you were wrong in December 2018 with less than half the season gone.... Absolutely. Hey, I'm wrong A LOT but top 8 is a tall order, and if he gets it. He's done really well and I'll say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, JBFC II said: So we are nowhere near 6th (which we are 6 points off) but we are likely to finish 16th (which we are 5 points off) Not quite getting you here... Maybe he's thinking of the football (and results) against some of the real crap teams in this division that frankly, top sides beat, often with ease. But hey, who knows in reality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Then he wants to get real. This squad WON'T finish top 8, nevemind top 6 Considering we are only 3 points off 8th that’s a bit of a stretch at this stage of the season. I think it’s very unlikely we’ll be in the play offs, but it isn’t impossible if we keep this form up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Just now, JBFC II said: Considering we are only 3 points off 8th that’s a bit of a stretch at this stage of the season. I think it’s very unlikely we’ll be in the play offs, but it isn’t impossible if we keep this form up January will be big, and we'll be a lot closer to knowing. The beauty of football and why we love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, Robbored said: Dry .....in fact the entire lunch was disappointing considering it was £22..... seriously overpriced Turkey's always dry It's overrated...............like Lee Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Just now, AppyDAZE said: January will be big, and we'll be a lot closer to knowing. The beauty of football and why we love it. Needs to be much better than last year that’s for sure. A goal scoring striker (where from I don’t know...) and top 6, especially with our decent defence, could be possible. If not we’ll drift between 10-15th for the rest of the season I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 minute ago, CodeRed said: Turkey's always dry It's overrated...............like Lee Johnson How do you like your Lee Johnson, sir? Well done :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 minute ago, CodeRed said: Turkey's always dry It's overrated...............like Lee Johnson A jibe at Johnson! Surprised it took 22 posts tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 31 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: How do you like your Lee Johnson, sir? Well done Personally I'd rather the Lee Johnson was taken off the menu altogether and we don't see it back again (or any related dishes).. The description reads well - but when it arrives on the plate it's usually a disappointment, inconsistent quality, the ingredients and even the recipe change frequently. The only way one can get through it is by consuming it alongside copious amounts of alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Robbored said: Today’s speaker as he usually is at our pre Xmas luncheon. Looked very well, spoke well and took the predictable platitudes of appreciation with good grace. Said he feels City are currently in a good position but added that he’d be disappointed if we don’t finish in the top six - pressure clearly on LJ to produce the goods.......mentioned the defeat at Reading as being “not good enough”. Likes the solidity of the defence now tho. Says that the development of the training facilities at Failand have been granted planning permission and the next stage is getting bids in. Probably 2020/21 before it’ll be ready. No unexpected comments from him today - unlike two years ago...... Does he actually think the likelihood of finishing above Leeds, Norwich, WBA, Derby, Boro, Villa, Forest, Swansea, Stoke is likely? And would honestly be disappointed if we didn't? Not sure where he's coming from if he actually thinks that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Robbored said: Today’s speaker as he usually is at our pre Xmas luncheon. Looked very well, spoke well and took the predictable platitudes of appreciation with good grace. Said he feels City are currently in a good position but added that he’d be disappointed if we don’t finish in the top six - pressure clearly on LJ to produce the goods.......mentioned the defeat at Reading as being “not good enough”. Likes the solidity of the defence now tho. Says that the development of the training facilities at Failand have been granted planning permission and the next stage is getting bids in. Probably 2020/21 before it’ll be ready. No unexpected comments from him today - unlike two years ago...... Remind me......what was said then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 20, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Robbored said: .... But added that he’d be disappointed if we don’t finish in the top six - pressure clearly on LJ to produce the goods...... I'd guess as owner of Bristol City he is used to being disappointed, doesn't mean he'll do anything about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Sniper said: Cheers for the update Robbored. Lets hope he try's to get Kalas on a permanent then At £8m - £10m and a rumoured £40,000 a week...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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