Northern Red Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Annoying. Could have won that. Be nice if Olly Lawrence was ever that good for England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Annoying. Could have won that. Be nice if Olly Lawrence was ever that good for England. Yep could have gone either way. Shame Malins was crap when he came on, can't have been fit, as usually a class act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRobin Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said: Lam In Lam braised shoulder and sprouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRobin Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Yep could have gone either way. Shame Malins was crap when he came on, can't have been fit, as usually a class act. Yeah sloppy pass at the end… Was that a high tackle at the end on Sheedy - judging from the World Cup looked like it was a penalty at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Given our dear leaders apparent inability to tolerate failure, i wonder if SL will be axing Pat Lam anytime soon? another loss ( 5 on the bounce now ) The wheels are coming off at the egg chasers. I know the Boy Blunder isn't part of the rugby set up, so be interesting to see what happens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City’s Defence!! Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Something needs to happen. I feel like his time is done. Him nor the club has properly got over that semi final defeat against quins. And been downhill ever since. However the problem is someone gave him a new contract on 750K a year until 2028. That new contract started this summer. Would love to see dave rennie come in and take the club to the next level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Why do rugby coaches get so much longer than football coaches even when it’s clear they are failing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted November 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 It’s an odd one. SL said he stuck with Robinson (Lams predecessor) for too long, yet has seemingly persisted with Lam a year more than he deserves. Stupidly Bears gave Lam a lengthy contract, which I suspect would be expensive to pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 9 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said: It’s an odd one. SL said he stuck with Robinson (Lams predecessor) for too long, yet has seemingly persisted with Lam a year more than he deserves. Stupidly Bears gave Lam a lengthy contract, which I suspect would be expensive to pay off. With no relegation,maybe just content treading water until the reforms come in... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 In addition to all of the reasons mentioned above, I get the impression that SL is maybe more willing to acknowledge others' expertise and knowledge where rugby is concerned than he is with football. The rugby chairman is Chris Booy who's been there long before Steve got involved, indeed it was him who approached Steve to see if he woud be interested in investing when the club was facing finanical ruin, and I think he's largely allowed to get on with it and have his views trusted in a way that somebody in an equivalent role at the football club might not be. Rugby doesn't have the same sacking culture, but the roles are slightly different. Lam's position is more akin to a football manager of years past where they would be the most powerful sporting figure at the club and responsible for setting the culture etc, and would carry as much influence as a modern DoF/Techinical/Sporting Director and Manager/Head Coach combined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Simple answer is Chris Booy. He's the main man. SL and JL don't really care that much. If Booy think it's time for a change, he's toast. Irony is that Bristol have played well last 2 games. Should've beaten Bath. Really should've 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Northern Red said: In addition to all of the reasons mentioned above, I get the impression that SL is maybe more willing to acknowledge others' expertise and knowledge where rugby is concerned than he is with football. The rugby chairman is Chris Booy who's been there long before Steve got involved, indeed it was him who approached Steve to see if he woud be interested in investing when the club was facing finanical ruin, and I think he's largely allowed to get on with it and have his views trusted in a way that somebody in an equivalent role at the football club might not be. Rugby doesn't have the same sacking culture, but the roles are slightly different. Lam's position is more akin to a football manager of years past where they would be the most powerful sporting figure at the club and responsible for setting the culture etc, and would carry as much influence as a modern DoF/Techinical/Sporting Director and Manager/Head Coach combined. Pearson's job was 'Manager' but his role was more akin to Lam's role as a Director of rugby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: With no relegation,maybe just content treading water until the reforms come in... We have coughed up 7 points so far due to kicking. Should've beaten both Bath and Quins and got a point at Exeter. We're losing the small margins.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 26/11/2023 at 23:21, Barrs Court Red said: It’s an odd one. SL said he stuck with Robinson (Lams predecessor) for too long, yet has seemingly persisted with Lam a year more than he deserves. Stupidly Bears gave Lam a lengthy contract, which I suspect would be expensive to pay off. Since when has Lansdown learned from past experience! See BCFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 27/11/2023 at 12:44, The Bard said: We have coughed up 7 points so far due to kicking. Should've beaten both Bath and Quins and got a point at Exeter. We're losing the small margins.. I don't think we "should've" beaten Bath. They were two tricky kicks for Sheedy and Finn Russell missed a gimme down the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: I don't think we "should've" beaten Bath. They were two tricky kicks for Sheedy and Finn Russell missed a gimme down the other end. Disagree. We botched it. Should've kicked to the corner (especially 2nd one). Saracens, Sale , Leicester with the same set of circumstances win that game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 That doesn’t look a great crowd…just as well it wasn’t moved to Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Men against boys this. Could put 60 plus on them at this rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 This is Bristol mind, I expect Gloucester to come back and we'll have a nail biting last 10 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 This is men against boys - Gloucester are incredibly poor. Bears should get 60+ points against this lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 It feels this happens all too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Still won the second half despite the meltdown in the middle of it. Luatua makes a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Decent watch that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 That was a fun watch. Much better from Bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 What was the attendance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Full nelson said: What was the attendance? About 17k i think they said. And yes @Northern Red Luatua makes a huge difference. It’s obviously not a one man team but when he’s playing it just seems that everyone is better because he is such a leader. He really is an absolute bloody legend 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said: That doesn’t look a great crowd…just as well it wasn’t moved to Cardiff. Two teams in crap form. But also £45-70 a ticket is unlikely to bring in the casuals. That said, I went with a load of old mates today. Original plan was Bath v Exeter but it was £72 a ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Two teams in crap form. But also £45-70 a ticket is unlikely to bring in the casuals. That said, I went with a load of old mates today. Original plan was Bath v Exeter but it was £72 a ticket Wow! That seems an excessively high price - what’s the going rate for a PotD ticket for a City match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Two teams in crap form. But also £45-70 a ticket is unlikely to bring in the casuals. That said, I went with a load of old mates today. Original plan was Bath v Exeter but it was £72 a ticket Baths Potd prices are disgraceful, mind you the prices at Ashton gate aren't friendly either although much better facilities then the rec 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 The prices are scandalous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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