Silvio Dante Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, BilboBaggins05 said: interesting comments on the Scott deal https://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/563917/bristol-city-sell-scott-for-�25m/#8 Jesus they’re deluded. They’re genuinely comparing George Hirst (24, striker, no goals in 40 at this level before this season), Connor Chaplin (26, average record mainly below this level), Luke Woolfenden (nearly 25, 3 games at this level) and Leif Davis (closest in age and experience, but basically one season in league one at 23) to a 19 year old who is the championship player of the year. I’ll have what they’re smoking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, BilboBaggins05 said: interesting comments on the Scott deal https://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/563917/bristol-city-sell-scott-for-�25m/#8 I hope ElderGrizzly is reading…because it shows him to completely ignorant about football outside of his TractorBoy bubble. What a bellend….average!!! 1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said: Jesus they’re deluded. They’re genuinely comparing George Hirst (24, striker, no goals in 40 at this level before this season), Connor Chaplin (26, average record mainly below this level), Luke Woolfenden (nearly 25, 3 games at this level) and Leif Davis (closest in age and experience, but basically one season in league one at 23) to a 19 year old who is the championship player of the year. I’ll have what they’re smoking. Indeed. Bonkers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Indeed. Bonkers Mark Ashton has messed with their minds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 13/07/2023 at 23:05, owainipswichfan said: Ipswich fan in peace. The fee for Hirst is 1.5 mill not 4.5 just to clarify. Possibly rising to about 2.5. I have a soft spot for your club. Makes me sad to see the hate for Ashton when to us he's doing a good job but at the same time, I could meet a lass who's great to me but a grade a b*tch to a previous fella. So makes sense in that case. Anyways you're signings have impressed me so far and if I'm being honest I can see links to our business too. Here's to a great season for both. With the greatest respect Owain,might be worth seeing what position your club is left in when Ashton eventually moves on.He has a history that goes back before us.Much as I dislike Ashton, I don't wish any ill will on your club and particularly enjoyed your victory last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 14/07/2023 at 19:42, FinleyG said: Town fan here. (consider myself a realistic fan). 21/22 I did think cook went too soon but ultimately it's worked out. The reason Ipswich fans really love what Ashton is done is the communication. Clearly you lot have had piss poor experience with him in the past but he's not gone into hiding as you thought he would. Time will tell as he seems to stick around at places for 5 or so years. The fans feel connected to the club, the stadium is being looked after and upgraded, our transfers are more precise each window, the data dashboard is there from MA but McKenna is bringing in his targets. £1.5 each for Taylor and Hirst is good business. Latter's can rise to almost 4 after add-ons but that includes a prem clause etc. The core of the squad that had an excellent run in is quality enough to compete and the additions over the summer, 3 so far, and another maybe 2/3 could come will be good quality players improving the team and gives us a proper fight for top half. None of this promotion dross people are shouting for (wouldn't say no of course). Good luck to you all You`ve only seen MA front and centre because you`re doing well. Hit a bit of bad form and watch him disappear into the background. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 This is for people born after 1985- Mark Ashton reminds me of the demon headmaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 'Most of that 25m is a bet on his future development' Nah, he is already fantastic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Featured game again. Is that their 2nd this season?? Tbh 2nd v 3rd.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Monaghan Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 It’s all gone very quiet on the Ashton abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Shovel enough shit the odd diamond may fall out. Etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Monaghan Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Shovel enough shit the odd diamond may fall out. Etc. More than one diamond though. 7 or 8 by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 They have the best manager in the league. He won't be at Ipswich for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said: It’s all gone very quiet on the Ashton abuse Really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said: It’s all gone very quiet on the Ashton abuse You’re right. Allow me. Blokes a ***. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said: More than one diamond though. 7 or 8 by the looks of it. His general track record at clubs sees things run aground badly was what I meant. When they have multiple players injured medium to long term, have a 7 day stint say of West Brom Home, Middlesbrough Away, Birmingham Away mid Winter...that will be a typical Championship test of mettle. Edited October 7, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, glynriley said: You’re right. Allow me. Blokes a ***. RT Him going is still an absolute blessing on and off the pitch Edited October 7, 2023 by petehinton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Hopefully a hot reception for the chap in a few weeks More likely some guys in the Lansdown given him a polite clap 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Hopefully a hot reception for the chap in a few weeks More likely some guys in the Lansdown given him a polite clap Yeh, like with Skeletor, ridiculous 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton’s Love Gravy Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, glynriley said: You’re right. Allow me. Blokes a ***. Yes, he is a scrotal protrusion of the highest order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said: It’s all gone very quiet on the Ashton abuse . A post that speaks more about you than anyone else on here Like another poster I can think of , anything to be ‘controversial’ ’ Edited October 7, 2023 by Sheltons Army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said: It’s all gone very quiet on the Ashton abuse I think he's the biggest b*l-end that was associated with our club.. Current enough? Edited October 7, 2023 by B1ackbird 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 I think the only conclusion is that Ashton is a quality CEO and can brilliantly pick a player, and it's purely down to the manager at the time that he/we failed. Look at Ashton now - gone on to great things, and Lee is languishing, struggling in L1 after repeated failures. Up the Mark Ashton I say. Quality bloke and great footballing brain. It's the only conclusion... 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Wonder if the receptions have got a bit tamer post redevelopment. Tunnel being at the Lansdown end also helps with this I expect. "Tony Pulis, what a ****** what a ******". I remember this in 2007. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Monaghan Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 9 hours ago, Sheltons Army said: A post that speaks more about you than anyone else on here Like another poster I can think of , anything to be ‘controversial’ ’ Not really. Just didn’t see the fuss, but there we go. I’m wrong I guess, but that’s okay, we don’t have to all agree on everything, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 12 hours ago, Ghost Rider said: It’s all gone very quiet on the Ashton abuse Has it? Pretty much every thread that touches upon the fact we’ve had to rebuild, or the money spent / losses made, will criticise Ashton, or a combo of Ashton, SL and LJ. With regards to Ipswich, he’s struck gold with a manager in McKenna who has one playing identity. Much easier to be efficient in recruitment with that plan. I’d say McKenna is managing his boss very well. He’s managing the team even better. Things were quiet on here for a while don’t forget, a few of us saw what what happening in the background re the finances and ultimately led to Nige taking over a complete cluster#### of a situation. We will have a better picture of Ipswich when we see their 22/23 accounts. I woke up this morning to hear a bit of Forever Bristol pod and Dave asking Mark about Luton. Mark suggested it was playing identity that allowed Luton to do what they did. He also said it was a 2 year plan or some clubs have a 1 year plan. I’d suggest it was longer than two years, a build from non-league, progress, a way of playing coupled with excellent recruitment to that way of playing. Manager succession planning too. What does that say about City and his time here? He was a big part of a failed set-up here. As he was at Oxford and Watford. Whats the difference at Ipswich? 1. McKenna 2. Gamechanger 2020 - an ownership group that appear to take no bullshit But that’s just our outside view….and it’s early days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 He rolled the dice with Ipswich's finances and got lucky they went up last season, if not they'd have been ****** and be asset stripping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 I hope Ashton Gate let’s MA know exactly what we think of him in a couple of weeks time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, One Team said: I hope Ashton Gate let’s MA know exactly what we think of him in a couple of weeks time. I wonder if the arrogant so and so will be in attendance that night?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 A few thoughts on Ipswich/Mark Ashton. 1) I don't doubt he has learnt from some of his mistakes, of which there were no doubt many. I'm sure his experience (read 'failures') here will be of benefit to Ipswich. 2) McKenna and promotion momentum. 3) Waaaay too early make judgements on any team in the league. 2, 3 games without a win and you drop very quickly from the top 6. 4) Hard to know what his exact involvement in transfers at Ipswich is vs. what it was here. Could be much less in terms of player identification for example. Likewise we don't know how much he is 'supervised' or not by his now bosses vs. what SL did here. 5) We don't know what budgets/expectations are at Ipswich. Will a season or 2 in the championship push them towards FFP limits for example with an overloaded squad? Remember it took several years for his mess to unfold here and almost a year after he left for us to fully appreciate the full picture/shit show of his time here. We know the Ipswich fans love him, TBF he has seemingly delivered, so far. But don't forget, he was always loud and proud when things were good here, less so when it got tough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 30 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: I wonder if the arrogant so and so will be in attendance that night?! He absolutely will be. And I don’t think he’ll be welcomed with open arms in the box/hospitality either… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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