Natchfever Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 2 minutes ago, petehinton said: All the ‘roof’ videos have shown recently, is that the tops of all of the newly developed stands are absolutely filthy and need a good clean. You're missing the message Pete, that's "Edgy urban Bristol vibe" the club is targetting the North St hipsters as new fans 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Natchfever said: You're missing the message Pete, that's "Edgy urban Bristol vibe" the club is targetting the North St hipsters as new fans I prefer that to carrot crunching wurzels, mind! And it's more accurate. Edited January 22 by Merrick's Marvels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, Robbored said: With a full pre season this lad may reach the necessary standard - if not then that’ll have been a risk that didn’t pay off. It wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened. So at 19 turning 20 he gets to have one pre season before gets written off…. Great to know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LondonBristolian Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 (edited) One thing I can’t help but wonder is whether Stokes and Murphy factor into the club’s thinking around the Twine loan. Possibly not and this may be very premature but we could have one or both attacking midfielders pushing for a place in the squad come the summer meaning that, if we could not agree the right price for Twine we still have options in the squad that enable us to maintain the same shape (even if they would obviously need settling in time and not bring what Twine could bring anywhere near as immediately) Edited January 22 by LondonBristolian 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 18 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: One thing I can’t help but wonder is whether Stokes and Murphy factor into the club’s thinking around the Twine loan. Possibly not and this may be very premature but we could have one or both attacking midfielders pushing for a place in the squad come the summer meaning that, if we could not agree the right price for Twine we still have options in the squad that enable us to maintain the same shape (even if they would obviously need settling in time and not bring what Twine could bring anywhere near as immediately) Murphy isn't a 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Sounds like the lad could have a future in the game, hopefully he is more Alex Scott than Johnny Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 38 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Sounds like the lad could have a future in the game, hopefully he is more Alex Scott than Johnny Smith. To be fair to Jonny Smith he's having a decent career and is a regular in league one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted January 23 Admin Report Share Posted January 23 7 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: 'Crap deal for City as Premier league clubs will be after him if he keeps up his performance levels for Aldershot'. Not sure how that's bad for us? £20M+ please. I’m sure they meant from a fan’s perspective of watching him in our shirt. Growing our nest egg doesn’t interest me in the slightest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 On 18/01/2024 at 13:51, Bcfc24 said: Mightily underwhelming if he goes back to Aldershot for the season though, still hope we bring in one more attacking player but can’t see it now We all live in hope, but in reality this is a “punt” of a signing. Bristol City need a proven Championship goal scorer. A young lad unproven from Aldershot is not that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Turnip Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 14 hours ago, Robbored said: Two successfully made the required standard and then moved on - Why? The academy may had played a part. With a full pre season this lad may reach the necessary standard - if not then that’ll have been a risk that didn’t pay off. It wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened. So you don't think the success ratio is good enough? Can you name the others that didn't work out (as in lost money on)? By the negative spin of your post, are you saying we should stop buying in young promising players? You'd rather we spent more and only bought established players? They can not work as well as you know, and it's a lot more expensive when they don't work out. It's a very low risk strategy. Not sure what your issue is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 14 minutes ago, fisherrich said: We all live in hope, but in reality this is a “punt” of a signing. Bristol City need a proven Championship goal scorer. A young lad unproven from Aldershot is not that. Which is acknowledged in the deal surely? If we thought he was ready we would have been reluctant to let him return there on loan. I think the thing that makes this "punt" feel different is that this is a player that has been picked out by lots of others as someone who could make the step up, not some name that seems to have been picked out of a hat or on a whim. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 17 minutes ago, Bob Turnip said: So you don't think the success ratio is good enough? Can you name the others that didn't work out (as in lost money on)? By the negative spin of your post, are you saying we should stop buying in young promising players? You'd rather we spent more and only bought established players? They can not work as well as you know, and it's a lot more expensive when they don't work out. It's a very low risk strategy. Not sure what your issue is. You’re right it’s low risk strategy and my point is that bringing in any young player is a gamble just as appointing a manager is a gamble. The lad from Aldershot is another one who may or may not make it - however he’ll be joining City for preseason which gives the coaches time to assess his potential more fully. Everyone knows that being a big fish in the small pond of the Conference means very little when said player becomes a small fish in a far bigger pond and few cope with it - let’s hope the lad proves to be a real find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, fisherrich said: We all live in hope, but in reality this is a “punt” of a signing. Bristol City need a proven Championship goal scorer. A young lad unproven from Aldershot is not that. While I agree we need proven experience at this level, there’s no risk with this signing IMO given the low fee involved. How many times did we pass up opportunities to get Watkins from Exeter or Bowen from Hereford for relative peanuts? We need proven performers in addition to the likes of Stokes, not instead of those types. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 23 Admin Report Share Posted January 23 12 hours ago, DaveF said: To be fair to Jonny Smith he's having a decent career and is a regular in league one. Not sure how that helps us though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, phantom said: Not sure how that helps us though It doesn't, but highlighting him as a particular failure seems harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 22 hours ago, RedRoss said: Murphy isn't a 10. How dare you, he's gorgeous! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 I know nothing of this stokes chappy but judging by the Aldershot fan’s opinion of him and Widdrington sounds like we have signed the new messi , no doubt some sort of injury awaits him now he’s signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Watching the Aldershot game. He played the through ball for their goal. https://streamable.com/3oyc72 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 6 minutes ago, RedRoss said: Watching the Aldershot game. He played the through ball for their goal. https://streamable.com/3oyc72 Love the first touch and ability to play on the turn, something much of our midfield do miss when we get in those pockets!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Bromley just equalised. He's definitely got some attributes this lad. Very strong especially for 19, doesn't mind getting stuck in. Can roll his man with ease. Looking to create or shoot on goal where possible. What I've liked more than anything is that he doesn't look fazed considering he's just signed with us. Just playing the game as he should with confidence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Scouting report incoming from @Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 23 Author Report Share Posted January 23 23 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Scouting report incoming from @Harry Ha ha. No need, Red Ross has said it all above. How was Taunton v Weymouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 23 Author Report Share Posted January 23 (edited) Although I would add, given the incredibly windy and wet conditions it was a very decent game. Shots deserved to win it I thought. Stokes was decent - I’ve seen him play better a couple of times. I was very impressed by the big number 9 Lorent Tolaj. Again, seen him a couple of times now and he’s definitely not gonna be playing non league next season. Dejan Tetek in CM was also impressive for Shots. Interstingly, Krauhaus played for Bromley (rumoured to be signing for Brentford). He had a nice left foot on him and was quite silky, but the best players on the night were Tolaj & Tetek for me. Edited January 23 by Harry 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 34 minutes ago, Harry said: Although I would add, given the incredibly windy and wet conditions it was a very decent game. Shots deserved to win it I thought. Stokes was decent - I’ve seen him play better a couple of times. I was very impressed by the big number 9 Lorent Tolaj. Again, seen him a couple of times now and he’s definitely not gonna be playing non league next season. Dejan Tetek in CM was also impressive for Shots. Interstingly, Krauhaus played for Bromley (rumoured to be signing for Brentford). He had a nice left foot on him and was quite silky, but the best players on the night were Tolaj & Tetek for me. Are you making these names up? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Are you making these names up? Krauhaus, German electro Goth band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 (edited) On 22/01/2024 at 21:47, LondonBristolian said: One thing I can’t help but wonder is whether Stokes and Murphy factor into the club’s thinking around the Twine loan. Possibly not and this may be very premature but we could have one or both attacking midfielders pushing for a place in the squad come the summer meaning that, if we could not agree the right price for Twine we still have options in the squad that enable us to maintain the same shape (even if they would obviously need settling in time and not bring what Twine could bring anywhere near as immediately) Not forgetting Benarous who is back training with the first team. Here’s hoping he’s over his nightmare period. Edited January 24 by Major Isewater 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 8 hours ago, Harry said: Although I would add, given the incredibly windy and wet conditions it was a very decent game. Shots deserved to win it I thought. Stokes was decent - I’ve seen him play better a couple of times. I was very impressed by the big number 9 Lorent Tolaj. Again, seen him a couple of times now and he’s definitely not gonna be playing non league next season. Dejan Tetek in CM was also impressive for Shots. Interstingly, Krauhaus played for Bromley (rumoured to be signing for Brentford). He had a nice left foot on him and was quite silky, but the best players on the night were Tolaj & Tetek for me. Krauhaus to Brentford has already been signed and sealed. https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/news/article/brentford-b-team-ben-krauhaus-bromley-brentford-transfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 (edited) 12 hours ago, Harry said: Although I would add, given the incredibly windy and wet conditions it was a very decent game. Shots deserved to win it I thought. Stokes was decent - I’ve seen him play better a couple of times. I was very impressed by the big number 9 Lorent Tolaj. Again, seen him a couple of times now and he’s definitely not gonna be playing non league next season. Dejan Tetek in CM was also impressive for Shots. Interstingly, Krauhaus played for Bromley (rumoured to be signing for Brentford). He had a nice left foot on him and was quite silky, but the best players on the night were Tolaj & Tetek for me. Was quite surprised to see both of them playing non-league as they've made a few league appearances and are both youth internationals. Obviously best to get consistent game time and impress to get a perm move back into league football. Edited January 24 by DaveF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 24 Author Report Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, DaveF said: Was quite surprised to see both of them playing non-league as they've made a few league appearances and our both youth internationals. Obviously best to get consistent game time and impress to get a perm move back into league football. Yep. I think Tetek has played for Serbia u21’s, so they’ll no doubt have some decent standard of players at that level. I’ll be keeping my eye on these 2 (Tolaj & Tetek). Both can definitely play higher. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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