ChippenhamRed Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Cracking report with a lot of warm words about us fans and the club. I think Henry Winter has a soft spot for us! https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bristol-city-vs-west-ham-premier-league-side-knocked-out-of-fa-cup-c8f0nnl5p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said: Cracking report with a lot of warm words about us fans and the club. I think Henry Winter has a soft spot for us! https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bristol-city-vs-west-ham-premier-league-side-knocked-out-of-fa-cup-c8f0nnl5p Hi CR. If you have time, please can you cut and paste the copy. as its behind a paywall. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Henry winter has always spoke favourably about us also a cracking reporter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terpin Posted January 17 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) Bristol City vs West Ham: Premier League side knocked out of FA Cup Bristol City 1 West Ham United 0: Saïd Benrahma is sent off at Ashton Gate as Tommy Conway’s winner sets up fourth-round tie with Blackpool or Nottingham Forest Conway, who scored the equaliser at the London Stadium, gave Bristol City an early lead at Ashton Gate REX Bristol City are at it again. They are embarrassing the elite again, loving the knockout format again. Whatever the odds, whatever the size of the task, City fans report in huge numbers for games like this, and 25,616 crammed into Ashton Gate to watch this deserved defeat of West Ham United. And how fitting that it should be one of their own, Tommy Conway, who proved the decisive figure in setting up a fourth-round meeting with either Nottingham Forest or Blackpool when Ashton Gate will be rocking again. When Conway struck after three minutes, the noise shook three sides of Ashton Gate, fans fell over each in celebration, and danced along the aisles. Memories flooded back of Korey Smith’s goal against Manchester United in the League Cup in 2017. Older fans will recall beating Chelsea in the FA Cup here in 1990. Ashton Gate is special on nights like this, so special you could almost forget the cold. This tie was televised live on the BBC and the home fans seized the chance to show the depth of their support to the viewing world, show off their gleaming, much-enhanced stadium and make light of the gap between 14th in the Championship and sixth in the Premier League. They backed City loud and proud. The cat lovers certainly took the opportunity to boo Kurt Zouma. As the temperatures plummeted, Liam Manning’s players did not freeze. City pressed vigorously and attacked briskly through their 3-4-3 formation. Each player delivered. After Saturday’s defeat at Preston North End, Manning’s squad held a meeting on Monday in which the head coach was pleased to hear his players eager to “take accountability”. They certainly did here against a club where Manning was once under-23s coach. Anis Mehmeti displayed trickery and pace tucked in on the left. City’s keeper, Max O’Leary, demonstrated their determination, rushing out to win a 50-50 with Danny Ings, setting in motion the chain of events that led to Conway’s goal. O’Leary’s long clearance should have been dealt with better by Konstantinos Mavropanos, the right-sided of West Ham’s three defensive sentries. The Athenian was more focused on Mehmeti and Cameron Pring closeby and failed to spot Conway, patrolling the centre and gambling on Greeks bearing gifts. Mavropanos underhit his back-pass towards Lukasz Fabianski and placed it slightly too central, enticing Conway to accelerate. It had to be Conway swooping. He scored in the first game. The 21-year-old is City through and through, here since he was seven, barring loans locally at Yate Town and Bath City. Conway beat Fabianski’s challenge, somehow kept his balance, took two more touches with his right as Zouma desperately tried to get back and narrow the angle. With his next touch, Conway calmly stroked the ball past the sliding Zouma and into the net. David Moyes glared from underneath his beanie. This was a deeply uncomfortable night for West Ham and Moyes, who played here in the mid-1980s. “I had really good times here but not tonight,” he said. Criticised for his approach to the League Cup, Moyes had not fielded a weakened team in this FA Cup third-round replay; he had fielded his only team. Afcon and injuries limited his options. Lucas Paquetá, Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen were particularly missed. Edson Álvarez felt his calf in training on Friday. Moyes could not even fill the bench. He had six academy players there. Divin Mubama came on up front as did Callum Marshall for his debut. “Those academy boys have impressed me but it is an incredible step up,” Moyes said. “I’ve been impressed with Callum. There’s so many teams who want him on loan. We want to help him the right way. He’s a great lad and a lover of football which I like. He wants the ball.” West Ham’s problems had been compounded when they lost Saïd Benrahma for violent conduct six minutes into the second half. Joe Williams had just fouled Benrahma, flooring him, but the Algerian’s response was unforgivable: left foot into midriff, right foot almost in shoulder. “I’ve had a look at it, and there’s no question [about it],” Moyes said. West Ham were angered by some of City’s challenging, not least early on when Williams clattered Ings and then late on when Taylor Gardner-Hickman, who has now joined permanently from West Brom, cuffed Aaron Cresswell. If VAR had been in operation, Gardner-Hickman would have followed Benrahma down the tunnel. “They call it the best cup competition in the world but one week VAR (at a Premier League ground), the next week there isn’t (at a Championship ground), and I feel it’s ridiculous,” Moyes said. “You either have it in the competition or not.” He had a point but City had the win. Bristol City (4-3-2-1): M O’Leary 7 — G Tanner 6, Z Vyner 6, R Dickie 7, R McCrorie 6 (S Bell 61min, 6) — J Williams 7, M James 6, C Pring 7 — T Gardner-Hickman 7 (J Knight, 75) A Mehmeti 7 (H Cornick 75) — T Conway 8 (N Wells 61, 7). Booked Williams, Gardner-Hickman. West Ham United (4-3-3): L Fabianski 6 — V Coufal 6 (B Johnson 66, 6), K Zouma 6, K Mavropanos 5, A Cresswell 6 (C Marshall 80, 6) — T Soucek 5, J Ward-Prowse 7, Emerson 6 — S Benrahma 4, D Ings 6 (D Mubama 81), M Cornet 6. Booked Cresswell. Sent off Benrahma. Referee D England. Attendance 25,616. 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Robbored Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) Henry Winter has been to AG several times previously and reported very favourably at the completion of the redevelopment. LJ was in charge at the time. He’s a well well respected top sports journalist who I believe has won awards in that world A very well balanced an articulate piece as you’d expect from such a wonderful sports journalist Edited January 17 by Robbored 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 39 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Cracking report with a lot of warm words about us fans and the club. I think Henry Winter has a soft spot for us! https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bristol-city-vs-west-ham-premier-league-side-knocked-out-of-fa-cup-c8f0nnl5p Sorry, I was able to read it for free. Thanks @terpin for sharing it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Many older fans that recall the us beating Chelsea in this competition will have had their fill, by, now, after so many years, of this type of "ruffling a young boy's hair" coverage from one of the nationals. How we long to be the big gun getting turnt over by a tinpot and then going back to the big boy football at the top of the game ..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 47 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Sorry, I was able to read it for free. Thanks @terpin for sharing it! No worries CR, thanks for the heads up, its a pleasure to read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) He has always been one of the better Journo's, Always spoken well about us. He was a bit tight with our ratings (if it was him!) Edited January 17 by Super 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 57 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Many older fans that recall the us beating Chelsea in this competition will have had their fill, by, now, after so many years, of this type of "ruffling a young boy's hair" coverage from one of the nationals. How we long to be the big gun getting turnt over by a tinpot and then going back to the big boy football at the top of the game ..... I'm officially old at 45! Damn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/jan/16/bristol-city-west-ham-fa-cup-third-round-replay-match-report Ben Fisher (a City fan) did the business in the Guardian (which isn't behind a paywall). I like his description of the sending off: "Joe Williams flew into a challenge on Benrahma, to which the winger did not take kindly. Benrahma responded by seeking afters, thrusting his studs towards Williams, his left boot into his groin and right into his armpit. The referee, Darren England, got a handle on the wreckage and booked Williams before, once Benrahma rose from receiving medical treatment, sending the Algerian down the tunnel." 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Many older fans that recall the us beating Chelsea in this competition will have had their fill, by, now, after so many years, of this type of "ruffling a young boy's hair" coverage from one of the nationals. How we long to be the big gun getting turnt over by a tinpot and then going back to the big boy football at the top of the game ..... Thought it was just me. Found it very patronising personally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Many older fans that recall the us beating Chelsea in this competition will have had their fill, by, now, after so many years, of this type of "ruffling a young boy's hair" coverage from one of the nationals. How we long to be the big gun getting turnt over by a tinpot and then going back to the big boy football at the top of the game ..... Let’s hope we don’t have to play Blackpool then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 The marks out of 10 are odd. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 55 minutes ago, Super said: He has always been one of the better Journo's, Always spoken well about us. He was a bit tight with our ratings (if it was him!) He's a good lad HW, but I don't particularly agree with his ratings either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 16 minutes ago, Leveller said: Let’s hope we don’t have to play Blackpool then! Exactly, it’s all relative. If West Ham finish top 4 and draw Madrid in the CL there’ll be lots of patronising prose written about them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Many older fans that recall the us beating Chelsea in this competition will have had their fill, by, now, after so many years, of this type of "ruffling a young boy's hair" coverage from one of the nationals. How we long to be the big gun getting turnt over by a tinpot and then going back to the big boy football at the top of the game ..... Yep, you are right. In the bigger scheme of things, it all helps though. Better than a report after losing. There were some little things I didn't enjoy seeing regarding how we are perceived (tin foil home made FA cups) and some things I did enjoy (the TV studio and the players holding pen before the tunnel). They all portray where we are as a club and generally it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Never ever came across such a smug no it all as winter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 8 minutes ago, frenchred said: Never ever came across such a smug no it all as winter Ah you’ve not met Ian Gay yet then 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Just now, Barrs Court Red said: Ah you’ve not met Ian Gay yet then :laugh:, they are one of a kind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I have seen his name mentioned on numerous threads, but who exactly is Ian Gay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I have seen his name mentioned on numerous threads, but who exactly is Ian Gay? Ex Bristol Boy on here from many years ago. Ran off the forum once people started questioning him. Turned back up on Twitter and latterly Forever Bristol City podcast, lost his reputation somewhat as he looks like a cuddly bear as someone else said. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Ex Bristol Boy on here from many years ago. Ran off the forum once people started questioning him. Turned back up on Twitter and latterly Forever Bristol City podcast, lost his reputation somewhat as he looks like a cuddly bear as someone else said. Thought he looks a bit like Tiny Penis myself! He seems like one of those guys you meet in the pub that everything he says is gospel and if you disagree, you're wrong ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, frenchred said: Never ever came across such a smug no it all as winter It'll be spring soon, mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, frenchred said: Never ever came across such a smug no it all as winter He’s a journalist. When it comes to spelling, grammar and punctuation maybe he has reason to be smug? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippycar Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) According to his interview on Radio Bristol pre-match yesterday, he has a house in Clifton! Edited January 17 by zippycar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, zippycar said: According to his interview on Radio Bristol pre-match yesterday, he has a house in Clifton! Henry Winter??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, zippycar said: According to his interview on Radio Bristol pre-match yesterday, he has a house in Clifton! Really? I know one of the Mails () main reporters, Rob Draper, lives/lived here as we met him on the train back from the cricket in London one day a few years back. He may of course have moved on by now. Was a nice bloke but I was struck how little he knew about us considering he was a football writer living in our city (ha had only just moved down at the time tbf). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 4 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Thought he looks a bit like Tiny Penis myself! He seems like one of those guys you meet in the pub that everything he says is gospel and if you disagree, you're wrong ! Yep - that describes Bristol Boy ala Ian Gay perfectly. Over the year I’ve sadly spent hours listening to him holding court. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen him smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: Ex Bristol Boy on here from many years ago. Ran off the forum once people started questioning him. Turned back up on Twitter and latterly Forever Bristol City podcast, lost his reputation somewhat as he looks like a cuddly bear as someone else said. OK, so no relation to Junior Bent . Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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