Jerseybean Posted Friday at 11:24 Posted Friday at 11:24 After two consecutive 1-0 defeats we face Plymouth Argyle with a 3 pm kick off. This is the game to drop off presents for section 82’s Christmas present appeal: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-and-section-82-to-support-salvation-army-appeal/ LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/mannings-plymouth-preview/ WR pre-match comments, https://www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/sport/football/rooney-demands-response-from-argyle-at-bristol-city-743732 Head-to-head record we have won 28, lost 23 and drawn 13. MMc pre-match thoughts: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/mcguane-previews-plymouth/ They have drawn two and lost seven of their nine away games this season and were stuffed 6-1 at Carrow Road on Tuesday. After the game Rooney said ‘I could probably put the under-18 team out there and they wouldn't concede six goals, so I'm very disappointed, angry, frustrated and the next 24-48 hours are not going to be very nice for the players, but we need to get to the bottom of why this is happening.’ They are currently 20th on 17 points. Somebody on their forum has tagged this game ‘The battle of Thrashton Gate!’ They could be without both Morgan Whittaker and Lewis Gibson, https://the72.co.uk/2024/11/27/plymouth-argyle-rooney-whittaker-gibson-fitness-update/ other injury news here: https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/wayne-rooney-plymouth-argyle-injury-9750742 The 72 view, https://the72.co.uk/2024/11/28/bristol-city-plymouth-argyle-prediction/ Sports Mole preview: https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/bristol-city/preview/preview-bristol-city-vs-plymouth-prediction-team-news-lineups_559220.html What’s on matchday, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/whats-on-plymouth-argyle/ Argyle have sold out their allocation of more than 3,200 tickets for the game. It is the Pilgrims' shortest round trip of the 2024/25 campaign at 240 miles. Plymouth Argyle Football Club was born in 1886, when two friends decided the town (as Plymouth was then) needed a football team which local people would be proud to play for and support. The friends, F Howard Grose and Mr W Pettybridge, arranged a meeting at The Borough Arms. After a discussion, the name "Plymouth Argyle" was agreed on - and the rest, as they say, is history. Centre-back Grose became the first captain of the new football club, which had no ground of its own so played its early matches in the 1886-7 season at opponents' grounds. Shortly afterwards, the fledgling side made its home at a pitch in the Mount Gould area Plymouth. The team's first game was on 16th October 1886, when they lost 2-0 against Caxton - a team from Cornwall. Premier League referee Tim Robinson takes charge of this game, so far this season he has issued 52 yellow cards and one red in nine games, six of them in the top flight. He will be assisted by Tim Wood and Steve Meredith while the fourth official is Dean Whitestone. Played for both Kieran Agard, Paul Anderson, Ian Baird, Tyreeq Bakinson, Andre Blackman, Yannick Bolasie, Joe Bryan, Richard Davis, Keith Fear, Arnold Garita, Rene Gilmartin, Trevor Jacobs, Joe Lennox, Guy Madjo, Sean McCarthy, Alan Miller, Kevin Nugent, Karleigh Osborne, Scott Partridge, Forbes Phillipson-Masters, Bobby Reid, Gary Sawyer, Steven Sessegnon, Enoch Showunmi, Phil Starbuck, Ryan Taylor, Robbie Turner, Zak Vyner. Last time out we recorded at 4-1 win https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/red-zone/red-zone-bristol-city-4-1-plymouth-argyle/ In May Rooney was appointed as their Head Coach https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cl77gj4pknwo The 38-year-old succeeded Ian Foster, who was sacked after we beat them. In June they announced that Pete Shuttleworth would be Wayne Rooney's assistant head coach. The 45-year-old also worked with former Manchester United and England star Rooney at Birmingham City, DC United and Derby County. In November it was confirmed that filming had begun on a behind the scenes documentary at Plymouth Argyle following the Championship side and their head coach Wayne Rooney. At the end of May they signed former Swansea City full-back Nathanael Ogbeta. The 23-year-old was a free agent. The former Manchester City and England youth player spent the second half of last season on loan at Bolton Wanderers and has also had spells at Peterborough United and Shrewsbury Town. In early July they signed midfielder Darko Gyabi and forward Muhamed Tijani on season-long loan deals Gyabi, 20, returns for a second loan spell at the club, after first joining from Leeds United in January. Tijani 23, arrives from Czech side Slavia Prague and could make the switch permanent when the loan expires. They signed Netherlands Under-21s winger Ibrahim Cissoko on a season-long loan from French club Toulouse, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1e5jzldq2yo Also signed Icelandic international Victor Palsson on an undisclosed contract. The 33-year-old central defender joined from Belgium side KAS Eupen where he made 36 appearances last season, scoring two goals. He reunites with boss Wayne Rooney, who was Palsson's coach during his time with MLS side DC United. Added Hungarian defender Kornel Szucs for an undisclosed fee. On deadline day they signed midfielder Rami Al Hajj from Danish side Odense. In October they signed former Watford and Burnley striker Andre Gray on a short-term deal. The 33-year-old was a free agent having left Saudi Arabian side Al-Riyadh in the summer. He has signed until January after Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani was ruled out until the new year with a hamstring injury. Let’s really get behind the Reds and cheer them on to three points, COYR. 11 1 3 Quote
Son of Fred Posted Friday at 11:34 Posted Friday at 11:34 3 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: In October they signed former Watford and Burnley striker Andre Gray on a short-term deal. The 33-year-old was a free agent having left Saudi Arabian side Al-Riyadh in the summer. He has signed until January after Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani was ruled out Wouldn't be against us working out a suitable arrangement with him in January,, certainly still has something about him- will give a bit more experience/depth up top & allow Sincs/Fally time to work on their respective games! Also wouldn't be too heavy on the finances.. 1 Quote
Major Isewater Posted Friday at 12:03 Posted Friday at 12:03 Plymouth Argyle famous for being a bloody long way from most places.They must dread being in the same division as Carlisle. Their home record is decent as opponents are knackered from the journey however they haven’t won away this season as they themselves are always cream crackered from the travelling. To be really successful they need to move Plymouth to the midlands. They are now managed by the first Cabbage Patch adult and record man Wayne Rooney. His arrival in Devon has created a big stir as Grandads everywhere lock up their wives. Their last match was a 6-1 thrashing at the hands or beaks of the Canaries. Most teams would be licking their lips at the prospect of piling on the agony for our Southern cousins but this is Bristol Cosy Football Club where generosity abounds. I want to see us tearing in to the opposition and leaving the long suffering home supporters with smiles on their chubby, rosy cheeked faces before the Christmas period. Get into ‘em. 1 7 Quote
OJ009 Posted Friday at 12:44 Posted Friday at 12:44 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Plymouth Argyle famous for being a bloody long way from most places.They must dread being in the same division as Carlisle. Sunderland is a worse journey, and not just because you have to go to Sunderland. Edited Friday at 12:44 by OJ009 1 Quote
Lanterne Rouge Posted Friday at 13:50 Posted Friday at 13:50 I wonder if their fans will sing their traditional song the first time we foul one of theirs. `You dirty Northern bastards` Always makes I chuckle - especially when they sing it to Exeter! 2 2 Quote
Silvio Dante Posted Friday at 14:02 Posted Friday at 14:02 Sometimes I wonder why Rooney went to Plymouth. And then I’m reminded he’s hard of understanding.. 10 1 Quote
ralphindevon Posted Friday at 15:10 Posted Friday at 15:10 Annoyingly my ankle hasn’t quite recovered enough to attend tomorrow’s game. I’m getting there, in fact I could probably hobble to Rooney’s rental home and ask if he could give me a door to door lift but not sure he’d go for it. I'm going for a nerve wracking narrow 2-1 victory. Quote
pongo88 Posted Friday at 15:50 Posted Friday at 15:50 Arnold Garita is a blast from the past. His name cropped up a few weeks ago in a post match conversation in the pub. We were discussing Mayulu and Armstrong (depressing) and the various punts City had made on forwards that didn’t work out. At least with Garita he only cost £50k 1 Quote
TV Tom Posted Friday at 17:32 Posted Friday at 17:32 3 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I wonder if their fans will sing their traditional song the first time we foul one of theirs. `You dirty Northern bastards` Always makes I chuckle - especially when they sing it to Exeter! I always wished we'd sing that at Rovers 1 5 Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted Friday at 17:32 Posted Friday at 17:32 Looks on track for the 3rd Highest Attendance after games v Leeds and Oxford. Helps that is 3pm on a Saturday too of course. Quote
Lanterne Rouge Posted Friday at 17:37 Posted Friday at 17:37 2 minutes ago, TV Tom said: I always wished we'd sing that at Rovers I remember it being reported that Newport IOW sang it to Pompey when they played them in a friendly. Torquay have been known to sing it to Exeter as well! Quote
Silvio Dante Posted Friday at 17:50 Posted Friday at 17:50 1 hour ago, pongo88 said: Arnold Garita is a blast from the past. His name cropped up a few weeks ago in a post match conversation in the pub. We were discussing Mayulu and Armstrong (depressing) and the various punts City had made on forwards that didn’t work out. At least with Garita he only cost £50k Fun fact: Garita was on the bench for the Man Utd game. So all the memorabilia you get for that with things like Teamsheets, graphics of the goals etc includes old Paul’s name (I know because my sons got one on his wall)! Zac Vyner also on the bench the last survivor of that day. 1 Quote
Davefevs Posted Friday at 18:21 Posted Friday at 18:21 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Fun fact: Garita was on the bench for the Man Utd game. So all the memorabilia you get for that with things like Teamsheets, graphics of the goals etc includes old Paul’s name (I know because my sons got one on his wall)! Zac Vyner also on the bench the last survivor of that day. Lemoneigh-Evans too (re first para) Edited Friday at 18:22 by Davefevs Quote
pillred Posted Friday at 19:19 Posted Friday at 19:19 (edited) My favourite memory of playing them is one of our players going in quite hard on one of theirs and the Plymouth fans chanting you dirty Northern bas***ds, :laugh:. Edited Friday at 19:24 by pillred 1 Quote
REDOXO Posted Friday at 21:29 Posted Friday at 21:29 8 hours ago, OJ009 said: Sunderland is a worse journey, and not just because you have to go to Sunderland. I love Sunderland. Had a bird up there many years ago at that globally known college of excellence Sunderland Poly! Anyway will never forget going into a pub and ordering two pints of Foster’s The landlord said to me “is one of those for her” I said yeah! He said I’ll serve her two halves but she can’t have a pint in my pub! Love the place! A town that really respects their birds! 3 2 Quote
City oz Posted Saturday at 06:06 Posted Saturday at 06:06 6 hours ago, tubba said: Big win tomorrow. Book it. 4-0 We are a much better side than Plymouth so we should win by 2 goals. I expect Plymouth to also get a consolation goal which might be even the first goal scored in the match as I suspect we will come out starting nervous. The 2nd half should see us scoring 2 or3. Good luck to all attending tomorrow and let's get the three points in the bag Quote
And Its Smith Posted Saturday at 06:56 Posted Saturday at 06:56 Laos today and the knives will be out in a big way again. Massive game for fan morale Quote
Popular Post elhombrecito Posted Saturday at 07:02 Popular Post Posted Saturday at 07:02 5 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Laos today and the knives will be out in a big way again. Massive game for fan morale Laos today: 4 22 2 Quote
Out of his pie crust Posted Saturday at 07:04 Posted Saturday at 07:04 1 minute ago, elhombrecito said: Laos today: Niiiiccceee. Warm today? Quote
CyderInACan Posted Saturday at 07:20 Posted Saturday at 07:20 (edited) *****POP***** Edited Saturday at 07:32 by CyderInACan 2 1 1 4 Quote
Bristol Rob Posted Saturday at 07:45 Posted Saturday at 07:45 40 minutes ago, Out of his pie crust said: Niiiiccceee. Warm today? Should be, just been out to gather breakfast items various and it's quite mild. 2 Quote
One Team Posted Saturday at 08:08 Posted Saturday at 08:08 1 hour ago, And Its Smith said: Laos today and the knives will be out in a big way again. Massive game for fan morale Nice place to watch the game, I’d watch out for the ‘alcohol’ not the knives though! 1 Quote
bpexile Posted Saturday at 08:10 Posted Saturday at 08:10 2 hours ago, City oz said: We are a much better side than Plymouth so we should win by 2 goals. I expect Plymouth to also get a consolation goal which might be even the first goal scored in the match as I suspect we will come out starting nervous. The 2nd half should see us scoring 2 or3. Good luck to all attending tomorrow and let's get the three points in the bag Hope you're right mate, our record against struggling cellar dwellers is pretty dismal so I won't be holding my breath but I am quietly confident Quote
GrahamC Posted Saturday at 08:26 Posted Saturday at 08:26 14 hours ago, Davefevs said: Lemoneigh-Evans too (re first para) Managed to carve out a decent career in lower league football, he’s now at MK after a spell at Stockport. Since leaving us Big Arnie Garita has had the most random career going, he’s currently with a club in Israel, his previous two teams have been in Saudi Arabia & Romania. Quote
And Its Smith Posted Saturday at 08:31 Posted Saturday at 08:31 23 minutes ago, One Team said: Nice place to watch the game, I’d watch out for the ‘alcohol’ not the knives though! Can’t beat Laos! 1 Quote
42nite Posted Saturday at 08:53 Posted Saturday at 08:53 20 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Can’t beat Laos! Better join them then! Quote
Son of Fred Posted Saturday at 09:00 Posted Saturday at 09:00 11 hours ago, REDOXO said: I love Sunderland. Had a bird up there many years ago at that globally known college of excellence Sunderland Poly! Anyway will never forget going into a pub and ordering two pints of Foster’s The landlord said to me “is one of those for her” I said yeah! He said I’ll serve her two halves but she can’t have a pint in my pub! Love the place! A town that really respects their birds! Quote
Silvio Dante Posted Saturday at 09:05 Posted Saturday at 09:05 Bit of a hiding to nothing game today really. Win, and it’s meeting expectations. Draw - or worse, lose, and this place could be toxic tonight. For me, although the last couple of games were a useful yardstick about how far away we are from the better setups in this league (players, in game management, the whole shebang), this is a useful yardstick in a different way. People have referenced the Birmingham away game last year for good reason. And by god, that was some of the most turgid unrelenting shite I’ve had the misfortune to witness. But equally, the last sides of this “ilk” we’ve played recently have been Cardiff and Wednesday, and they’re not a distant enough memory to recall how awful those were. So, for me, a win is pretty much minimum expectations today. But I’m equally as interested in the manner of that win. Because “that’s the real quiz”. 4 Quote
Swede Posted Saturday at 09:08 Posted Saturday at 09:08 Back on track; I'm looking for a good solid performance where we can dictate the play and showcase the improvements we've made this season. Again, if we want to be a top ten/top six side, then matches like today should whet the appetite. No disrespect to Plymouth but their defining matches will be how they compete with the likes of QPR & Cardiff. Quote
mozo Posted Saturday at 09:20 Posted Saturday at 09:20 9 hours ago, tubba said: Big win tomorrow. Book it. 4-0 Disagree. 6-0. 9 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Bit of a hiding to nothing game today really. Win, and it’s meeting expectations. Draw - or worse, lose, and this place could be toxic tonight. For me, although the last couple of games were a useful yardstick about how far away we are from the better setups in this league (players, in game management, the whole shebang), this is a useful yardstick in a different way. People have referenced the Birmingham away game last year for good reason. And by god, that was some of the most turgid unrelenting shite I’ve had the misfortune to witness. But equally, the last sides of this “ilk” we’ve played recently have been Cardiff and Wednesday, and they’re not a distant enough memory to recall how awful those were. So, for me, a win is pretty much minimum expectations today. But I’m equally as interested in the manner of that win. Because “that’s the real quiz”. Definitely agree with your first sentence mate. Obviously, this isn't like like pre-Oxford whereby we'd just been humiliated two games in a row. Quite the opposite, we've been pretty valiant in defeat. Nevertheless, two losses in a row is about the maximum that football fans can stomach before getting stressy (a few on OTIB only need one defeat to go nuclear!) Oxford was a much needed win, and a fairly bright, if not exciting, performance. I'd probably take that again, without worrying about us looking too special. It's just about getting back to winning ways, and start building momentum. But we'll win 6-0, so it's fine. Quote
CyderInACan Posted Saturday at 09:40 Posted Saturday at 09:40 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: Should be, just been out to gather breakfast items various and it's quite mild. Made the mistake of wearing my hat and gloves forThis mornings run. Absolutely roasting! 1 Quote
Lew-T Posted Saturday at 09:52 Posted Saturday at 09:52 Just a win will do for me please. We need to stay close to the pack that’s battling for the top 6. To have another season done by Christmas will be so disappointing. Big two ‘winnable’ games coming up. 3 Quote
GrahamC Posted Saturday at 10:09 Posted Saturday at 10:09 28 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Made the mistake of wearing my hat and gloves forThis mornings run. Absolutely roasting! That’s because you’re an elite athlete these days, mate.. 3 Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted Saturday at 10:16 Posted Saturday at 10:16 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: Bit of a hiding to nothing game today really. Win, and it’s meeting expectations. Draw - or worse, lose, and this place could be toxic tonight. For me, although the last couple of games were a useful yardstick about how far away we are from the better setups in this league (players, in game management, the whole shebang), this is a useful yardstick in a different way. People have referenced the Birmingham away game last year for good reason. And by god, that was some of the most turgid unrelenting shite I’ve had the misfortune to witness. But equally, the last sides of this “ilk” we’ve played recently have been Cardiff and Wednesday, and they’re not a distant enough memory to recall how awful those were. So, for me, a win is pretty much minimum expectations today. But I’m equally as interested in the manner of that win. Because “that’s the real quiz”. Tbh Sheffield Wednesday while average, are pretty close in the league, statistically and positionally etc. They've had a strong run since late September, they aren't the same category IMO. Birmingham Away in a busy Christmas Period is fundamentally trickier than Plymouth st Home on paper still to really hit the busiest stages. Early goal for and fast stsrt by us would help a lot today. 1 Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted Saturday at 10:19 Posted Saturday at 10:19 One similarity is Rooney, coming off conceding quire a few goals, may look to keep a Clean Sheet at all costs as he did in 2023 vs us by his own admission. Just like the aforementioned Birmingham game, a Rooney side has conceded 9 in 3 Games before facing us. Omen? 1 Quote
Davefevs Posted Saturday at 10:36 Posted Saturday at 10:36 3 hours ago, Out of his pie crust said: Niiiiccceee. Warm today? Nice today. 3 2 Quote
southside Posted Saturday at 10:47 Posted Saturday at 10:47 Loads of sirens and helicopter up over Bemmy at the moment 1 Quote
Billio Posted Saturday at 10:49 Posted Saturday at 10:49 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: Managed to carve out a decent career in lower league football, he’s now at MK after a spell at Stockport. Since leaving us Big Arnie Garita has had the most random career going, he’s currently with a club in Israel, his previous two teams have been in Saudi Arabia & Romania. Three countries I would avoid like the plague! 1 Quote
ralphindevon Posted Saturday at 10:56 Posted Saturday at 10:56 18 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Nice today. That’s a picture of Villefranche-sur-mer but close enough for the gag to work 1 4 Quote
TV Tom Posted Saturday at 10:57 Posted Saturday at 10:57 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: Bit of a hiding to nothing game today really. Win, and it’s meeting expectations. Draw - or worse, lose, and this place could be toxic tonight. For me, although the last couple of games were a useful yardstick about how far away we are from the better setups in this league (players, in game management, the whole shebang), this is a useful yardstick in a different way. People have referenced the Birmingham away game last year for good reason. And by god, that was some of the most turgid unrelenting shite I’ve had the misfortune to witness. But equally, the last sides of this “ilk” we’ve played recently have been Cardiff and Wednesday, and they’re not a distant enough memory to recall how awful those were. So, for me, a win is pretty much minimum expectations today. But I’m equally as interested in the manner of that win. Because “that’s the real quiz”. I fully expect us to dominate and create chances but whether we convert those chances with our strike force is another matter Quote
One Team Posted Saturday at 11:03 Posted Saturday at 11:03 16 minutes ago, southside said: Loads of sirens and helicopter up over Bemmy at the moment Just arrived at Temple Meads from Taunton, Plymouth everywhere. 2 Quote
westonred Posted Saturday at 11:19 Posted Saturday at 11:19 A bit worried about this one tbh we've only won 2 at BS3 they are going to shut up shop after last weeks drubbing, they will have a sold out away end roaring them on Unless Nahki is on form I can't see us scoring I hope i'm wrong obviously but we are desperate for a natural goalscorer young than 35 Quote
Silvio Dante Posted Saturday at 11:32 Posted Saturday at 11:32 32 minutes ago, TV Tom said: I fully expect us to dominate and create chances but whether we convert those chances with our strike force is another matter It’s an interesting one - we were utterly dominant in the first half against Watford but the stats show 15 shots and only 1.47 xG. That kind of suggests we’re creating a lot of low quality chances so is it the phase before conversion where we could be looking? Quote
Major Isewater Posted Saturday at 11:32 Posted Saturday at 11:32 30 minutes ago, Out of his pie crust said: Think positive dudes I’m sure we’ll lose. How’s that ? 1 2 Quote
Davefevs Posted Saturday at 11:45 Posted Saturday at 11:45 24 minutes ago, westonred said: A bit worried about this one tbh we've only won 2 at BS3 they are going to shut up shop after last weeks drubbing, they will have a sold out away end roaring them on Unless Nahki is on form I can't see us scoring I hope i'm wrong obviously but we are desperate for a natural goalscorer young than 35 I’m not sure this Plymouth team know how to shut-up shop. Not been impressed with their CBs, and Sorinola and Mumba at FB/WB don’t have much of a defensive bone in their body. Looking forward to watching Adam Randell (no20) in CM today. Quote
Graham76 Posted Saturday at 11:49 Posted Saturday at 11:49 It would be so Bristol City to go out and get beaten 3-0 today. 2 Quote
exAtyeoMax Posted Saturday at 11:53 Posted Saturday at 11:53 I’m hoping for mulled wine in the fanzone. That’s positive thinking 1 2 Quote
Davefevs Posted Saturday at 11:54 Posted Saturday at 11:54 Just now, exAtyeoMax said: I’m hoping for mulled wine in the fanzone. That’s positive thinking More likely a dulled whine! 8 Quote
Portland Bill Posted Saturday at 11:59 Posted Saturday at 11:59 I’ve seen it so many times over the years, everyone turning up and expecting an easy win. Then we get the usual 0-1 Quote
fly in the air Posted Saturday at 12:06 Posted Saturday at 12:06 a win is a must if not lansdown has a decision to make. 3 1 Quote
Redandproud Posted Saturday at 12:06 Posted Saturday at 12:06 Just now, fly in the air said: a win is a must if not lansdown has a decision to make. And you think he will, 1 Quote
Out of his pie crust Posted Saturday at 12:10 Posted Saturday at 12:10 37 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I’m sure we’ll lose. How’s that ? Solid Quote
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted Saturday at 12:14 Posted Saturday at 12:14 7 minutes ago, fly in the air said: a win is a must if not lansdown has a decision to make. Red or Green crayon? 1 Quote
wendyredredrobin Posted Saturday at 12:20 Posted Saturday at 12:20 Attendance estimate today 24,000. 24,003 if you allow 3 seats for Two Bellies Rooney to sit in. Muff have sold 3,200. I get the feeling that they will play 11 behind the ball though and that we won't have the creativity or tactical nous to break them down. Hoping I'm wrong. Quote
pongo88 Posted Saturday at 12:22 Posted Saturday at 12:22 1 hour ago, One Team said: Just arrived at Temple Meads from Taunton, Plymouth everywhere. I hope @Never to the dark side told them to go book tickets to Parson Street Quote
pongo88 Posted Saturday at 12:34 Posted Saturday at 12:34 I think this is going to be a lot more difficult than people think. A -16 goal difference and a 6-1 midweek defeat makes it seem easy but football’s not like that. If it’s an open game City should win easily, but I feel that they’ll sit deep and try to score on a breakaway 1 Quote
TV Tom Posted Saturday at 12:36 Posted Saturday at 12:36 1 minute ago, pongo88 said: I think this is going to be a lot more difficult than people think. A -16 goal difference and a 6-1 midweek defeat makes it seem easy but football’s not like that. If it’s an open game City should win easily, but I feel that they’ll sit deep and try to score on a breakaway Believe it or not he did, have a look on their forum Quote
One Team Posted Saturday at 12:39 Posted Saturday at 12:39 16 minutes ago, pongo88 said: I hope @Never to the dark side told them to go book tickets to Parson Street They are certainly not giving a shit mate, taking liberties all over at the moment. Quote
TV Tom Posted Saturday at 12:40 Posted Saturday at 12:40 Just now, One Team said: They are certainly not giving a shit mate, taking liberties all over at the moment. Explain ? Quote
Bazooka Joe Posted Saturday at 13:01 Posted Saturday at 13:01 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: I’m hoping for mulled wine in the fanzone. That’s positive thinking How about a mulled Twine !? This could turn out to be a very spicy encounter. Bottom line is, we simply gotta win. No if's, no but's. no maybe's. 3 Quote
GrahamC Posted Saturday at 13:17 Posted Saturday at 13:17 2 hours ago, southside said: Loads of sirens and helicopter up over Bemmy at the moment Can’t believe that’s anything to do with the football. Police helicopter has been up over St John’s Lane & loads of police cars Windmill Hill way, got to be unrelated. Quote
Out of his pie crust Posted Saturday at 13:29 Posted Saturday at 13:29 1 hour ago, fly in the air said: a win is a must if not lansdown has a decision to make. Curry or Chinese? 1 Quote
Erithacus Posted Saturday at 13:49 Posted Saturday at 13:49 2 hours ago, southside said: Loads of sirens and helicopter up over Bemmy at the moment The Police chopper is usually over our place three times a week with a matinee alternate Saturdays. It happens so often people think it's the air conditioning. 3 1 Quote
The turtle Posted Saturday at 13:54 Posted Saturday at 13:54 1 hour ago, fly in the air said: a win is a must if not lansdown has a decision to make. They could lose the next 3 and no decision will be made! This is a long term project, really don't see any decision any time soon. Win, and talk off play offs remain active. The classic dangling carrot Lose today, and wording changes... Building blocks, bring in one or two in windows, before progressing to summer. As others have said , progress is subjective. People feel like the football has been better to watch since Cardiff, however the best results have come away from home v team who want more of the ball in the modern disrespectful way(Boro, Norwich) That said, moving forward. There are two running themes. 1. Recruitment in forward positions is simply not what we'd hope it would be. (So far) I mean LM isn't giving Fally major game time just for the banter. 2. Doubts remain about manning in the second half of games. Too often the feeling is he's been out manned. 3 how much of one effects two? (How many players do we truly have on a bench that are potential game changers? I mean we have good players, but the game changer wild card type?) 2 Quote
GrahamC Posted Saturday at 13:57 Posted Saturday at 13:57 1 hour ago, pongo88 said: I think this is going to be a lot more difficult than people think. A -16 goal difference and a 6-1 midweek defeat makes it seem easy but football’s not like that. If it’s an open game City should win easily, but I feel that they’ll sit deep and try to score on a breakaway Not any more difficult than I think. We’ve scored 3 goals in our last 4 games & one of those was a penalty. Any win for us will be in a tight game, we don’t hammer anyone, for balance we don’t lose by many often when we do, either. 1 Quote
ExiledAjax Posted Saturday at 14:01 Posted Saturday at 14:01 (edited) Twiney...in for an injured McGuane (back injury). Edited Saturday at 14:02 by ExiledAjax 1 Quote
Slacker Posted Saturday at 14:02 Posted Saturday at 14:02 Just now, ExiledAjax said: Twiney... Of course. Quote
Super Posted Saturday at 14:02 Posted Saturday at 14:02 (edited) Mcguane injured? Edited Saturday at 14:03 by Super 1 Quote
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