Merrick's Marvels Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, Tom said: Care to enlighten me as to what I've missed? Other than someone obviously baiting the forum and obviously having a good time (fair enough)? Might be a forum in-joke or something, I'm not here that much lately. Is that a threat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted May 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 10 hours ago, Tom said: Care to enlighten me as to what I've missed? Other than someone obviously baiting the forum and obviously having a good time (fair enough)? Might be a forum in-joke or something, I'm not here that much lately. A (or an attempt at a) satire on the "be careful what you wish for" lot. I think you missed that. Don't worry about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 It’s going to be a very long Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big dosser Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 15 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Leicester 2016 (2023) Blackburn 1995 (1999) (2001) Leeds 1992 (2004) Aston Villa 1981 (1987) Derby Co 1975 (1980) er, Manchester Utd 1967 (1974) Ipswich Town 1962 (1964) Is it really worth it? Shouldn't we just be happy with our lot? since following city as a young lad in the days of top cat terry cooper like many i have never seen us at the top table. my only wish is in my lifetime is to be at the top table even if it is for one season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Come on, you're usually up fer a laugh Are you saying you posted in jest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 32 minutes ago, big dosser said: since following city as a young lad in the days of top cat terry cooper like many i have never seen us at the top table. my only wish is in my lifetime is to be at the top table even if it is for one season. Same here, I started going down the gate in 1982 so are by no means a glory hunter. It would be nice to see City at the top table before I die. I'm 50 next year, it pretty pathetic that we haven't made it in my time of supporting the club. Yet I've seen teams we played in the 80's and onwards have their day in the sun. I remember what John Atyeo said to me after the playoff defeat at Walsall he said "don't worry son, your time will come" I'm still waiting Big John! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red ponty Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 In the words of Dylan Thomas AMBITION IS CRITICAL..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted May 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 1 hour ago, pillred said: Are you saying you posted in jest? "Be happy with our lot" on the weekend Luton climb up in to the PL, what dew fink? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 58 minutes ago, Elruliri said: Same here, I started going down the gate in 1982 so are by no means a glory hunter. It would be nice to see City at the top table before I die. I'm 50 next year, it pretty pathetic that we haven't made it in my time of supporting the club. Yet I've seen teams we played in the 80's and onwards have their day in the sun. I was just 12 when I first attended AG - 56 years ago. The highlight in that time was obviously the 4 season in the old first division - followed by City tumbling down the league’s with gates between5-6k …………. Like many of my generation I’ve waited ever since to a return to the top division and would be absolutely love to see top PL clubs like Liverpool et el playing at AG again. Of course it’s always possible that it might only be for one or maybe two seasons but what a journey it would be. That said Nige will know just how quick the PL is and adapt the training methods and backroom set up along with astute signings City could well become an established PL club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 17 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Leicester 2016 (2023) Blackburn 1995 (1999) (2001) Leeds 1992 (2004) Aston Villa 1981 (1987) Derby Co 1975 (1980) er, Manchester Utd 1967 (1974) Ipswich Town 1962 (1964) Is it really worth it? Shouldn't we just be happy with our lot? And this is the sort of attitude/mindset that is the exact reason we have underachieved for so many years. Far too many un ambitious numpties that follow this club. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Bris Red said: And this is the sort of attitude/mindset that is the exact reason we have underachieved for so many years. Far too many un ambitious numpties that follow this club. Im sure it is the mindset/attitude of the players that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstoke toad Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Maltshoveller said: Im sure it is the mindset/attitude of the players that matters Fan expectations affect players more than you would think . Been told many times by fans of other clubs that our fans don’t have the the ambition and passion of a lot of other clubs at this level and I have to say i completely agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) In terms of staying in the top flight some clubs might need to be realistic. The mass culling of mangers that seems to happen these days won't fix a squad blighted by injuries or who have no strength in depth. You look at clubs like Stoke and Charlton as two examples who decided they needed to 'push on' to the next level and quickly found out that the next level would end up actually being the Championship and League One respectively. A lot of different factors (including luck) need to align to win a championship and unless the gulf is insane like it is in Scottish football then there is always the chance that another team might get the ingredients right to mount a title challenge from inside of the pack. The problem is that once that team wins the league inevitably the more financially powerful clubs quickly move in to poach the better players and break it up, so fewer clubs could ever potentially dominate like Leeds, Liverpool, Man Utd and Man City now appear to be doing. As supporters though, if we didn't dream of the possibility of getting to the Premier League or winning something now and again then there wouldn't really be much point to it. Let's hope that we never see the "Superleague" and a closed shop because that really would destroy the game for supporters of clubs like ours who live for the dream. Edited May 30, 2023 by Gert Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 21 hours ago, Bris Red said: And this is the sort of attitude/mindset that is the exact reason we have underachieved for so many years. Far too many un ambitious numpties that follow this club. And whooooosh again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 23 hours ago, Bris Red said: And this is the sort of attitude/mindset that is the exact reason we have underachieved for so many years. Far too many un ambitious numpties that follow this club. No no, he does have a point . Notts County finished 3rd in the top flight in 1900 now look at em ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, Baldyman said: No no, he does have a point . Notts County finished 3rd in the top flight in 1900 now look at em ! Done something we never achieved....win a playoff final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big dosser Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 On 29/05/2023 at 10:29, Elruliri said: Same here, I started going down the gate in 1982 so are by no means a glory hunter. It would be nice to see City at the top table before I die. I'm 50 next year, it pretty pathetic that we haven't made it in my time of supporting the club. Yet I've seen teams we played in the 80's and onwards have their day in the sun. I remember what John Atyeo said to me after the playoff defeat at Walsall he said "don't worry son, your time will come" I'm still waiting Big John! same as me and still have me shirt , im 50 in august hopefully this will be the year for us 50 year olds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 30/05/2023 at 12:01, Monkeh said: Done something we never achieved....win a playoff final Good point ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 30/05/2023 at 13:31, big dosser said: same as me and still have me shirt , im 50 in august hopefully this will be the year for us 50 year olds I’m banking on us getting there in nine years time when I hit 65 as I might be able to afford a Prem season ticket if I can get OAP prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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