Coventry City away match thread

[BigTone]

27 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said:

Could anyone clarify what the marchers are actually asking for please?

To be allowed up after 7pm

[Ska Junkie]

20 minutes ago, DaveF said:

Not anyone has a fetish for that.

Before anyone asks, no I'm not taking part! 

So, as far as we've worked out, they are marching for change, on their usual pre match walk from the pub, but nobody knows what 'change' is being sought?

 

Edited January 1, 2023 by Ska Junkie

[Lew-T]

Decent interview with Moose after the game.

[Barrs Court Red]

[Crackers Corner]

1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

Won`t even happen. There`ll be about ten on social media Walking themselves silly over it, three will turn up (one with a bedsheet) and they`ll just not bother.

[BigTone]

1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said:

Before anyone asks, no I'm not taking part! 

 

1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said:

Before anyone asks, no I'm not taking part! 

But you  .................... ok, never mind !!

[Ska Junkie]

1 minute ago, BigTone said:

 

But you  .................... ok, never mind !!

Yes, I know.

I don't have a too tight shirt though.

[RedM]

2 hours ago, cidered abroad said:

Lies, damn lies and statistics!

7 points out of 21 not good enough. But two positive away draws and probably the better side in both games this last week gives us a more positive outlook.

My take on the last two games is to ask the question if the players are playing for their manager. Yes they are.

[BigTone]

Just now, Ska Junkie said:

Yes, I know.

I don't have a too tight shirt though.

not thinking of your shirt Chunky Trunks

[Ska Junkie]

Just now, BigTone said:

not thinking of your shirt Chunky Trunks

Ha ha ha! 

Git!

[BigTone]

1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said:

Ha ha ha! 

Git!

Merci

[BigTone]

If this is actual reality then it does make me wonder about the intelligence and educational level of our fan base.  It also makes me wonder who is behind the scenes stirring the pot.

[Midred]

Could they recycle all those "Johnson out" sheets? 

[DaveF]

1 minute ago, BigTone said:

If this is actual reality then it does make me wonder about the intelligence and educational level of our fan base.  It also makes me wonder who is behind the scenes stirring the pot.

Surely we're all already aware of that!

[chinapig]

 

53 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

As per post below, I’m not sure the “protesters” are protesting against Nige and / or the players.  If they are, it’s the shittest of shit posters they’ve designed, as it’s not saying that.  So now you’ve really confused me.

 

Whatever it is they're against it!

 

[BigTone]

Just now, DaveF said:

Surely we're all already aware of that!

hard to improve on zero I suppose

[Bristol Oil Services]

25 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said:

 

If you’re going to protest about issues with the club, then you need to accurately represent the current sentiments of the fanbase. I don’t think “we want our club back” does that.

Ok, ok! Don't tell us, tell the bloody lads up the 3 Lions

[BigTone]

4 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said:

Ok, ok! Don't tell us, tell the bloody lads up the 3 Lions

Give them time to take advice from their mentor.

[sh1t_ref_again]

1 hour ago, REDOXO said:

Do the management of The 3 Lions know that their name is associated with this!?

Probable not old enough to go in to drink and ask, should have made better use of the time off school 

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Probable not old enough to go in to drink and ask, should have made better use of the time off school 

Might be the skittles sticker uppers

[ExiledAjax]

32 minutes ago, Calculus said:

Maybe they're objecting to the cashless stadium concept. I haven't had any change for years.

A fair and legitimate grievance. I'll see you at the 3 Lions on the 14th. I'll bring the pyro, but we'll need to sort parking somehow as I've also got no change.

[Ska Junkie]

Sean is usually pretty straight and, I'm sure, will be aware of this.

I'm going to ask a few 3 Lions regulars if they know anything about this.

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said:

Sean is usually pretty straight and, I'm sure, will be aware of this.

I'm going to ask a few 3 Lions regulars if they know anything about this.

Any bets on the answer ?

[DaveF]

I'm just glad they're bringing pyros, otherwise they would look like morons.

[BigTone]

1 minute ago, DaveF said:

I'm just glad they're bringing pyros, otherwise they would look like morons.

I doubt they need the pyros for that Dave.

[Club and Country]

It says about greeting the coach… don’t the players drive for home games?

What that poster really needs to say is get down the gate early and show our support to the players as they arrive at the stadium

will be embarrassing 

Edited January 1, 2023 by Club and Country

[redkev]

1 hour ago, cidercity1987 said:

WTF is that

What change do they want?

Maybe those fans should start by doing a much better job of creating an atmosphere in the ground. 

Not what’s really needed in our current position in my eyes , if we were 6-8 points adrift with no fight on the pitch etc etc I would see some ( not a lot ) of sense in it . But after 2 battling displays where we could easily have won both and some very important games coming up deffo not the right time we all need to be stood together fans / players / management / owners alike 

[Major Isewater]

They’ll arrive at the Gate to be met by Uncle Steve who will agree to change. All they have to do is get their chèque books out and it’s all theirs. 
 

[Davefevs]

43 minutes ago, Lew-T said:

Decent interview with Moose after the game.

Sorry, Just seen this on twitter, I created a separate thread.

[The Bard]

3 hours ago, Bazooka Joe said:

A point gained when other teams near the bottom get none, is a good end to the day.

The players will have to battle hard every game to get the points needed to climb away from the danger zone.

Not a time for faint hearts.

No but when you look at the side today and realise they are all contracted into next season and are relatively inexperienced, you realise that it could be a challenge that will make them better.  Our manager is definitely looking forward.

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

They’ll arrive at the Gate to be met by Uncle Steve who will agree to change. All they have to do is get their chèque books out and it’s all theirs. 
 

Might be a long exchange Your Maj and I would be checking the cheques for their rubber qualities

Edited January 1, 2023 by BigTone

[redkev]

1 minute ago, Club and Country said:

It says about greeting the coach… don’t the players drive for home games?

Bit behind the times aren’t you , keep up they all meet at HPC and get coached in together .

then all straight down town on the piss after

[W-S-M Seagull]

1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

Oh come now. The poster very clearly states that they want "change". So they want change. Just some simple change. 

Change means change.

I've thought long and hard about this.

We've got a new CEO coming in.

So change is happening. 

They can put their bedsheets away. 

32 minutes ago, BigTone said:

If this is actual reality then it does make me wonder about the intelligence and educational level of our fan base.  It also makes me wonder who is behind the scenes stirring the pot.

For a very long time I've believed there is a toxic side to our fan base. 

Now I can't even begin to tell you what the driver of this is. But it's there. They bizarrely dont like Lansdown and don't like any manager that we appoint from day 1. 

[W-S-M Seagull]

47 minutes ago, Lew-T said:

Decent interview with Moose after the game.

I think Pearson should give more interviews like this. 

He stopped short of saying it and changed his words but what he was basically saying was "I can only work with what I've got" 

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I've thought long and hard about this.

We've got a new CEO coming in.

So change is happening. 

They can put their bedsheets away. 

For a very long time I've believed there is a toxic side to our fan base. 

Now I can't even begin to tell you what the driver of this is. But it's there. They bizarrely dont like Lansdown and don't like any manager that we appoint from day 1. 

How very true re the fan base.  Some are so far up themselves.

Edited January 1, 2023 by BigTone

[Kolsch]

Another spirited performance today and one where we could have taken all three points again.

 

I definitely prefer the balance with this team. Andi brings so much to the team when further up and I thought him and Tanner linked well.

Zak and Rob superb at the back. Kal a bit wasteful with the ball but defended well. Great to see Semenyo looking more like his old self. 
 

It’ll be interesting to see what NP does at weekend. I’d keep the same team and give them a run of games.

[BigTone]

1 minute ago, Kolsch said:

Another spirited performance today and one where we could have taken all three points again.

 

I definitely prefer the balance with this team. Andi brings so much to the team when further up and I thought him and Tanner linked well.

Zak and Rob superb at the back. Kal a bit wasteful with the ball but defended well. Great to see Semenyo looking more like his old self. 
 

It’ll be interesting to see what NP does at weekend. I’d keep the same team and give them a run of games.

Granted IMO it was a decent result

[ExiledAjax]

2 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I've thought long and hard about this.

We've got a new CEO coming in.

So change is happening. 

They can put their bedsheets away. 

Furthermore what have the past two years seen if not drastic, dramatic, and relentless change in all aspects of how this club is run?

I'd be 99% sure these fans don't know who the current CEO is, let alone that there's going to be a change there soon.

Jokes aside - I sympathise with frustration, and I do think there are things that need to change (a proper board of directors, better fan engagement and involvement, a simpler ticket pricing structure etc), but nebulously demanding change and spouting clichés such as "we want our club back" and "fans not customers" is mental.

[cityexile]

2 minutes ago, Kolsch said:

Another spirited performance today and one where we could have taken all three points again.

 

I definitely prefer the balance with this team. Andi brings so much to the team when further up and I thought him and Tanner linked well.

Zak and Rob superb at the back. Kal a bit wasteful with the ball but defended well. Great to see Semenyo looking more like his old self. 
 

It’ll be interesting to see what NP does at weekend. I’d keep the same team and give them a run of games.

Agree up to maybe the last sentence. I can see it both ways, but with a pretty thin squad I could live with some of our key players being rested. Never like losing, but the league now has to be our only priority.

[The Bard]

2 minutes ago, Kolsch said:

Another spirited performance today and one where we could have taken all three points again.

 

I definitely prefer the balance with this team. Andi brings so much to the team when further up and I thought him and Tanner linked well.

Zak and Rob superb at the back. Kal a bit wasteful with the ball but defended well. Great to see Semenyo looking more like his old self. 
 

It’ll be interesting to see what NP does at weekend. I’d keep the same team and give them a run of games.

I imagine maybe 3 changes.  Williams and Sykes to get starts. Maybe give Bajic a game.  

 

[Lew-T]

11 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Sorry, Just seen this on twitter, I created a separate thread.

[BigTone]

Just now, ExiledAjax said:

Furthermore what have the past two years seen if not drastic, dramatic, and relentless change in all aspects of how this club is run?

I'd be 99% sure these fans don't know who the current CEO is, let alone that there's going to be a change there soon.

Jokes aside - I sympathise with frustration, and I do think there are things that need to change (a proper board of directors, better fan engagement and involvement, a simpler ticket pricing structure etc), but nebulously demanding change and spouting clichés such as "we want our club back" and "fans not customers" is mental.

Its not mental its just childish.  Again, I ask who is behind this because these kids do not have the intelligence to organise this themselves especially starting in a pub !!!

[sh1t_ref_again]

11 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

They’ll arrive at the Gate to be met by Uncle Steve who will agree to change. All they have to do is get their chèque books out and it’s all theirs. 
 

SL did say he was looking for investment, not sure pocket money and half a bottle of prime is going to do it

 

[BigTone]

1 minute ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

SL did say he was looking for investment, not sure pocket money and half a bottle of prime is going to do it

 

Full bottle maybe ? After all, he wont want the mayhem that these cub scouts can cause.

Edited January 1, 2023 by BigTone

[chinapig]

8 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Furthermore what have the past two years seen if not drastic, dramatic, and relentless change in all aspects of how this club is run?

I'd be 99% sure these fans don't know who the current CEO is, let alone that there's going to be a change there soon.

Jokes aside - I sympathise with frustration, and I do think there are things that need to change (a proper board of directors, better fan engagement and involvement, a simpler ticket pricing structure etc), but nebulously demanding change and spouting clichés such as "we want our club back" and "fans not customers" is mental.

Not just clichés but sentimental nonsense like "the club belongs to the fans". No it doesn't and never did.

Still, I can hear the chants now:

What do we want?

Better corporate governance and a majority of non-executives on the Board!

When do we want it?

After an extraordinary general meeting!

Edited January 1, 2023 by chinapig

[Mr Popodopolous]

Change wise, I would hazard a guess that:

1) They want Pearson out/sacked asap.

2) While they don't want SL out necessarily, I assume that they want him to 'show some ambition and spend some money'.

3) Perhaps to 'put the football first over the rugby'.

The usual themes basically- simple solutions to complex problems that ignore or water down context. They want them and want them now without stopping to consider the feasibility.

Edited January 1, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[chinapig]

2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Change wise, I would hazard a guess that:

1) They want Pearson out/sacked.

2) While they don't want SL out necessarily, I assume that they want him to 'show some ambition and spend some money'.

3) Perhaps to 'put the football first over the rugby'.

The usual themes basically- simple solutions to complex issues that ignore or water down context.

For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.

H. L. Mencken

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Change wise, I would hazard a guess that:

1) They want Pearson out/sacked asap.

2) While they don't want SL out necessarily, I assume that they want him to 'show some ambition and spend some money'.

3) Perhaps to 'put the football first over the rugby'.

The usual themes basically- simple solutions to complex problems that ignore or water down context. They want them and want them now without stopping to consider the feasibility.

Always easy to spend someone else's money especially when you have none of your own

[redsquirrel]

inappropriate.

Edited January 1, 2023 by redsquirrel

[W-S-M Seagull]

3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Change wise, I would hazard a guess that:

1) They want Pearson out/sacked.

2) While they don't want SL out necessarily, I assume that they want him to 'show some ambition and spend some money'.

3) Perhaps to 'put the football first over the rugby'.

The usual themes basically- simple solutions to complex issues that ignore or water down context.

I don't need to explain this to you but for those that are reading that don't understand, Lansdown can't just spend money. I'm 100% sure he would if he could, as he has done in the past. 

Lansdown has put far more into the football than he ever has with the rugby. 

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, redsquirrel said:

the bring pyros bit is surely there to attract more numbers,wont know why they are there but will feel allowed to suffocate any asthmatics walking to the ground

Oh dear, PC brigade fuel again.  Over to you @Lewisdabaron for your expert analysis

Edited January 1, 2023 by BigTone

[Knordhus]

Sorry if this has been answered in this thread already. BUT: 

I do not understand how Nahki Wells can be the one congratulating Semenyo on his goal (re: photos at bcfc.co.uk) when the match report says Wells replaced Conway after 69 minutes?!?

Anyone?

 

[redsquirrel]

1 minute ago, BigTone said:

Oh dear, PC brigade fuel again

not intentially Tone,  i see what you mean tho and am binning it

[BigTone]

Just now, redsquirrel said:

not intentially Tone,  i see what you mean tho and am binning it

 

Just now, redsquirrel said:

not intentially Tone,  i see what you mean tho and am binning it

I know you don't mate and its a laugh but some on here just get a tad "excited" at the prospect of knocking one out into a tissue at such things.

[sunningdalered]

So there are no contributors to this forum who intend to take part in the 'protest', and would like to explain to the rest of us dimmwits what the point of it is? Come on, don't be shy. I'm ready to be convinced if it makes any sense. 

[BigTone]

2 minutes ago, BigTone said:

 

I know you don't mate and its a laugh but some on here just get a tad "excited" at the prospect of knocking one out into a tissue at such things.

Seems that humour is a crime for many on here.  Probably because they have no sense of it which really makes them sad *******.

[elhombrecito]

11 minutes ago, Knordhus said:

Sorry if this has been answered in this thread already. BUT: 

I do not understand how Nahki Wells can be the one congratulating Semenyo on his goal (re: photos at bcfc.co.uk) when the match report says Wells replaced Conway after 69 minutes?!?

Anyone?

 

Conway replaced Wells...

[BigTone]

3 minutes ago, sunningdalered said:

So there are no contributors to this forum who intend to take part in the 'protest', and would like to explain to the rest of us dimmwits what the point of it is? Come on, don't be shy. I'm ready to be convinced if it makes any sense. 

Ok, the whole idea is to make complete tosspots out of ourselves. But let me check that with my mentor first to ensure we are singing from the same songsheet ............

[Bristol Oil Services]

We were a bit more spontaneous back in the 80s with the old "protest" against things than today's kids, by looks of it. We'd only have to go 1:3 down at home to Walsall/Gillingham/Notts County and we'd crack on with it, giving poor old Les n Des both barrels . Then exit the Enclosure at the final whistle and carry on from the car park.

These kids up the Lions need to get a bloody wriggle on ....

[BigTone]

3 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said:

We were a bit more spontaneous back in the 80s with the old "protest" against things than today's kids, by looks of it. We'd only have to go 1:3 down at home to Walsall/Gillingham/Notts County and we'd crack on with it, giving poor old Les n Des both barrels . Then exit the Enclosure at the final whistle and carry on from the car park.

These kids up the Lions need to get a bloody wriggle on ....

The kids at the Lions would piss their pants at the very thought. It would'nt be politically correct.

Edited January 1, 2023 by BigTone

[al3xrh0des]

47 minutes ago, Knordhus said:

Sorry if this has been answered in this thread already. BUT: 

I do not understand how Nahki Wells can be the one congratulating Semenyo on his goal (re: photos at bcfc.co.uk) when the match report says Wells replaced Conway after 69 minutes?!?

Anyone?

 

It was Conway that replaced Wells after 69 minutes. Wells was playing at the time of the goal

[downendcity]

 

4 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I heard they are doing a 'We want our club back march' from the three lions at the next home game.

This really is embarrassing and shows that some self reflection is needed.

 

4 hours ago, Davefevs said:

I saw that on WhatsApp.

“What do we want - change

When do we want it - now”

But what change do they want?

If they want to get the club back from SL thenI'm guessing  they will need £150m+ worth of change !

[One Team]

3 hours ago, Davefevs said:

It’d be interesting to know what this is all about from someone involved. 

Normally fan demonstrations are pretty clear on the intended outcome and normally that has an overwhelming amount of support (e.g. the Glazers at Man United, Ashley at Newcastle).

I don’t ever recall anything like this in the past, only thing I can remotely think of is Johnson Out bed sheets of a few years ago. 

[BS13 Robin]

1 hour ago, Ska Junkie said:

Sean is usually pretty straight and, I'm sure, will be aware of this.

I'm going to ask a few 3 Lions regulars if they know anything about this.

Sean actually posted it on twitter the other day

[Street red]

2 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said:

There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of City, our miserable lack of success over many years, and a lot of the decision making at the top level.

However, “we want our club back” is not the sort of message I would endorse. That’s not it at all.

We are not hostages to some wreckless foreign owner with no appreciation for the culture or essence of the club and the city of Bristol as a whole. Actually, the Lansdowns have built us a stadium with no end of nods to tradition, not to mention the return of the robin to the badge and the purple and lime kits in recent years. Generally I think they have shown great respect for the club and it’s traditions while simultaneously trying to create the modern, marketable brand that we need.

If you’re going to protest about issues with the club, then you need to accurately represent the current sentiments of the fanbase. I don’t think “we want our club back” does that.

I've criticised the Lansdowns in the past I didn't agree with the support of Johnson or Ashton and especially the Holden situation,but to do a protest currently is just embarrassing can't see who's going to give a s**t!! With the appointment of the new CEO it does seem like they are trying correct the mistakes and Lansdown has made a few, We do need investment ,Alot of work has gone in to get this club out of the brown stuff and Pearsons part of that..Have patients success will come! 

[Vidal]

9 minutes ago, One Team said:

It’d be interesting to know what this is all about from someone involved. 

Normally fan demonstrations are pretty clear on the intended outcome and normally that has an overwhelming amount of support (e.g. the Glazers at Man United, Ashley at Newcastle).

I don’t ever recall anything like this in the past, only thing I can remotely think of is Johnson Out bed sheets of a few years ago. 

Embarrassing. Yes mistakes have been made by our ownership but undoubtedly the good outweighs the bad significantly. I agree with a good protest but this is sad.

[Davefevs]

37 minutes ago, al3xrh0des said:

It was Conway that replaced Wells after 69 minutes. Wells was playing at the time of the goal

Yep.  Looks like a reference to Millwall when Wells replaced Conway on 69 mins, whereas today Conway replaced Wells on 80 minutes.

[42nite]

21 minutes ago, Street red said:

..Have patients success will come! 

 

Thank you Doctor.

 

[pillred]

5 hours ago, BigTone said:

We'll still be pathetic Pill.  Dead, but pathetic. These young uns are our future.

An over quoted reply but unfortunately too true in our case is, it's the hope that kills you.   

Edited January 1, 2023 by pillred
Punctuation.

[2015]

Spoilt, entitled and arrogant.

What do these 'fans' want back from the club?