havanatopia Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) King John knows all about Chesterfield. 1204 was the year when they received their Market Charter, as opposed to Royal, and it is the town of Spires..including crooked ones. It has one of the biggest open air markets in Britain so head their fellow fans for some good tukka. Chesterfield is perched nicely on a hill overlooking the M1 in Derbyshire..not a bad place if memory serves me correct when I went there in the days of Saltergate. Now in a brand new spanking stadium they will be wishing to get their ROI back by getting into the Championship..more later on this.. Nice to see the good folk of Chesterfield giving our lads the 'royal' welcome when we take to the field today.. I hope they win the play offs but slip up today. Has a draw written all over it this one but I am still going for a City win of 0-1 U redddzzzzzz. Edited April 25, 2015 by havanatopia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Spent 4 years in my teens living in Chesterfield so have a hope they will make play offs and come with us but not via a win today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Tough game for both teams. Got draw written all over it. I just hope City don't take their foot off the pedal with having won the league already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Bristol City FC ?@bcfctweets 34s35 seconds ago #BristolCity subs: Richards, Cunningham, Osborne, Elliott, Wagstaff. 0 retweets0 favorites Reply Retweet Favorite More Bristol City FC ?@bcfctweets 45s46 seconds ago #BristolCity v Chesterfield: Fielding; Tavernier, Ayling, Flint, Williams, Bryan; K.Smith, Pack, Freeman; Agard, Emmanuel-Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Amazed we didn't put at least one youngster on the bench, even if they were unlikely to come on it would have been a good experience for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Be interesting to see JET with Agard as that hasn't really happened much - just goes to show how small our squad is when we can't fill the bench with only Wilbs as notable absentee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 On the bus on the way to Chesterfield, looking forward to the game but expecting the home team to win. However, I don't really care, I'm mainly going to applaud the 2015 LEAGUE 1 CHAMPIONS! 3-1 to Chesterfield I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Not a lot on the bench, Wilbs had a knock? Be interesting to see how JET and Agard link up. First time we have not had a big one up front for a while. Strongest team he could field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Would it really have hurt to fill the bench up? Where's Wilbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Amazed we didn't put at least one youngster on the bench, even if they were unlikely to come on it would have been a good experience for them. Perhaps we have not registered any of the young ones like Batten, Morrell, Lemonheigh-Evans for League One? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Can't see any harm in having a couple of U21 players on the bench for the experience of being around the first team on a match day. Interested to see JET and Agard playing together, something we haven't seen much of this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Every fans dream of being selected from the crowd to play due to injuries may come true today #notenoughsubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Perhaps we have not registered any of the young ones like Batten, Morrell, Lemonheigh-Evans for League One? I think all players U21 dont need registration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 On the bus on the way to Chesterfield, looking forward to the game but expecting the home team to win. However, I don't really care, I'm mainly going to applaud the 2015 LEAGUE 1 CHAMPIONS! 3-1 to Chesterfield I reckon I won't break my heart if we do not win, BUT right now, I do care and want us to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Perhaps we have not registered any of the young ones like Batten, Morrell, Lemonheigh-Evans for League One? Interesting to compare with say Swindons side today Belford T, Ricketts ©, Stephens, Turnbull, Barthram, Rodgers, Marshall, Randall, Barker, Smith M, Hylton Far far from a first eleven. Pretty sure we could not make that number of changes if we wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 What's the rational for not including a youngster or two on the bench? Have the under-21s had a game in the last day or two that Cotts didn't want to pull them out of just to bench warm? Does he not rate any of them enough to include on the bench? I don't think the under-21s have had the best season so maybe Cotts doesn't see a future for any of them at the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Jets intelligence should produce plenty of chances for Agard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Would it really have hurt to fill the bench up?Where's Wilbs? Injured. Cotts. said one player was a big doubt after not training all week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) What's the rational for not including a youngster or two on the bench? Have the under-21s had a game in the last day or two that Cotts didn't want to pull them out of just to bench warm? Does he not rate any of them enough to include on the bench? I don't think the under-21s have had the best season so maybe Cotts doesn't see a future for any of them at the club? Maybe they haven't earned it yet? I'd want my pro debut to be because I earned it, not because everyone else was injured Edited April 25, 2015 by Welcome To The Jungle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 C'mon JET Ply a blinder and stake your place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Re: youngsters, what today says to me is that Cotts really thinks they aren't ready, that worries me in terms of the academy. If they are almost there you think they can be given a chance on the bench, but the void must be so big that Cotts would not want to put them on. Still, only a small negative on what has been a great season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Jets intelligence should produce plenty of chances for Agard. Yep, and with the patience and good grace Jet has shown since Agard was reinstated he thoroughly deserved to start today, injuries or not. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Yep, and with the patience and good grace Jet has shown since Agard was reinstated he thoroughly deserved to start today, injuries or not.Agard really is dog shite, there I said it. Edited April 25, 2015 by YorkshireSection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezman Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Maybe they haven't earned it yet? I'd want my pro debut to be because I earned it, not because everyone else was injured I doubt they would have been brought on anyway, but it would have been good to see a couple of youngsters named on the bench. Some matchday experience would be beneficial for them. Plus keeps everyone at the academy happy that there is a pathway to the first team. Even if Cotts doesn't rate them, he should name a full bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Re: youngsters, what today says to me is that Cotts really thinks they aren't ready, that worries me in terms of the academy. If they are almost there you think they can be given a chance on the bench, but the void must be so big that Cotts would not want to put them on. Still, only a small negative on what has been a great season. Perhaps but maybe it's just that SC is fiercely loyal to his first team squad and there's just not enough of a good reason ( for him) to send one of his players to watch from the stands. Steve will want to end the season with a couple more wins and knows how best to achieve that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Might be the kids didn't travel, and this was a last minute change? Ultimately, we owe it to the other teams competing for a play-off place to put out our strongest team anyway, including the bench. Would be right annoyed if I was perhaps a Sheffield United or Rochdale fan, and we turned up today with a team of kids and gave Chesterfield an easier chance at three points than we did them. Plus, as others have said; may simply be none of our youngsters who are either fit or not out on loan are good enough to have the honour of a spot on the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Agard really is dog shite, there I said it. I think you're right................. in your previous post where you say that Jet's intelligence wil provide chances for Agard. But we're assuming, as City fans always do, that Jet will step back in and produce top form immerdiately. Some/most players are given licence of a few games to get back to speed after long absences. That doesn't apply to Jet, if he's a bit rusty and doesn't have an absolute stormer his knockers will be out in force. I hope he does. No offence Wilbs., and get better soon, but Jet's inclusion has given me renewed interest in this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted April 25, 2015 Admin Share Posted April 25, 2015 Might be the kids didn't travel, and this was a last minute change? Ultimately, we owe it to the other teams competing for a play-off place to put out our strongest team anyway, including the bench. Would be right annoyed if I was perhaps a Sheffield United or Rochdale fan, and we turned up today with a team of kids and gave Chesterfield an easier chance at three points than we did them. Plus, as others have said; may simply be none of our youngsters who are either fit or not out on loan are good enough to have the honour of a spot on the bench? We only took 17 players up & knew Wilbraham hadn't trained all week. Cotts can't rate the youngsters as being anywhere near first team material as the U21s season is finished and he hasn't even taken any for the experience of being in a matchday squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Come On You Reds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanjita Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Interesting to compare with say Swindons side today Belford T, Ricketts ©, Stephens, Turnbull, Barthram, Rodgers, Marshall, Randall, Barker, Smith M, Hylton Far far from a first eleven. Pretty sure we could not make that number of changes if we wanted. Football league may be interested in this weakened lineup, surely unfair to MKD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Perhaps but maybe it's just that SC is fiercely loyal to his first team squad and there's just not enough of a good reason ( for him) to send one of his players to watch from the stands. Steve will want to end the season with a couple more wins and knows how best to achieve that. You're missing the point. We don't have enough first team players to fill the bench. Only 5 on the bench today. Nobody's saying a first team player should be dropped from the bench for a youngster. I agree Cotts is loyal to his team and wouldn't do that. What we're questioning is why hasn't Cotts included a couple of youngsters to make up the numbers even if he wasn't going to put them on? Maybe it's just that. If he has no intention of putting them on maybe he thinks it's a pointless exercise. Edited April 25, 2015 by bcfcRobbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Agard really is dog shite, there I said it. Agard hat trick. Then see how it feels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Perhaps but maybe it's just that SC is fiercely loyal to his first team squad and there's just not enough of a good reason ( for him) to send one of his players to watch from the stands. Steve will want to end the season with a couple more wins and knows how best to achieve that. I don't think loyalty has any relevence today when there are two spaces on the bench. I agree in principle but what today says to me is that in SC's eyes we have no other players capable to make a positive impact in our squad. That is a worry to me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 You're missing the point. We don't have enough first team players to fill the bench. Only 5 on the bench today. Nobody's saying a first team player should be dropped from the bench for a youngster. I agree Cotts is loyal to his team and wouldn't do that. What we're questioning is why hasn't Cotts included a couple of youngsters to make up the numbers even if he wasn't going to out them on? Maybe it's just that. If he has no intention of putting them on maybe he thinks it's a pointless exercise. Ah yes- I did miss the point. I thought there was one spare sub not two. Either way, as Cunningham, Elliott and Wagstaff have all been part of the first team then I can see why he wants to stick with them. It does indeed seem pointless ( and extra expense) to have a couple of yoof with no prospect of playing. SC is not trigger happy when it comes to substitutions often waiting til 89th minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Ah yes- I did miss the point. I thought there was one spare sub not two. Either way, as Cunningham, Elliott and Wagstaff have all been part of the first team then I can see why he wants to stick with them. It does indeed seem pointless ( and extra expense) to have a couple of yoof with no prospect of playing. SC is not trigger happy when it comes to substitutions often waiting til 89th minute. Agreed. As others have said, it suggests that Cotts doesn't view any of the youngsters as anywhere near breaking into the first team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I can't listen to this, the bloke on the radio who isn't Adam is absolutely dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 PNE 1-0 Get in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Have they scored yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Preston already one up against Swindon B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 We only took 17 players up & knew Wilbraham hadn't trained all week. Cotts can't rate the youngsters as being anywhere near first team material as the U21s season is finished and he hasn't even taken any for the experience of being in a matchday squad. Ah, I see. Guess we'll have to see if any of the young 'uns impress him this summer then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I think you're right................. in your previous post where you say that Jet's intelligence wil provide chances for Agard. But we're assuming, as City fans always do, that Jet will step back in and produce top form immerdiately. Some/most players are given licence of a few games to get back to speed after long absences. That doesn't apply to Jet, if he's a bit rusty and doesn't have an absolute stormer his knockers will be out in force. I hope he does. No offence Wilbs., and get better soon, but Jet's inclusion has given me renewed interest in this game.agreed, he is expected to preform miracles with every touch whilst Agard gets king status for sitting deeper, giving the appearance of running around, defending from attack. I'd prefer to see Jet with his hands on his hips standing higher up the field, as a defender I'd be bricking myself, wondering wjet he's going to make them look stupid as he so often does. I hope today's not the last we see of jet in a City shirt, we know he's changed mentally abd he's settled here. He's an entertainer, an artist and has provided us with some great moments, I think he has a part to play next season hopefully teaming up with Matt Smith. Let's wait abd see, one thing is for sure IMHO is that Agard has struggled to make an impact at times in this league, at a level above ivrrally don't think we can afford to carry a player in such an important position. I really fear for us if he's our first choice striker next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta_Red Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I can't listen to this, the bloke on the radio who isn't Adam is absolutely dreadful. Chesterfield's commentary is so much livelier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 C'mon North End! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Agard hat trick. Then see how it feels. It won't change my mind. Its just an opinion, were all entitled to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 C'mon Preston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Bris now beating Worcester too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Chesterfield commentary hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Are Preston winning ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I don't think loyalty has any relevence today when there are two spaces on the bench. I agree in principle but what today says to me is that in SC's eyes we have no other players capable to make a positive impact in our squad. That is a worry to me! Other than JB, he clearly thought along the same lines at the start of this season and things have turned out brilliantly. No cause for worry when the club's transfer dealings are really improving. That the Academy is failing to produce first teamers- it's more of a fact than anything. If there's no one currently good enough then SC has to use what is and hope he gets the players he needs over the next month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Are Preston winning ????? Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Who's captain today with Wilbs and Elliott both not playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Who's captain today with Wilbs and Elliott both not playing? Usually falls to Korey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Ohhhhh better buy some Party Poppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS......GET THE **** RIGHT IN. Preston are winning. How are we getting on FFS?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Yep, Preston winning, apparently 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 MK winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 MK 1-0 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 City playing today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Fat scouser up MK Don's "furious with Swindon" about fielding a weakened team today according to Sky Sports News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Get in Brechin 2up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Fat scouser up MK Don's "furious with Swindon" about fielding a weakened team today according to Sky Sports News. Of course they are - they're all bloody suspended 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Swindon abuse 1 min silence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Swindon abuse 1 min silence Probably that SwindonSam Edited April 25, 2015 by Cotham Brow Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 City playing today? Morrell just hit the bar with the goal at his mercy and Wes failed with the follow up. Bloody yoof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Complete disgrace from the roundabout cheats Making 'fair competition' a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 You'd be pretty pissed off if you were an MK Dons fan wouldn't you? Still, they can trounce them in the playoffs as vengeance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Swindon abuse 1 min silence Yet honour it for 90 mins at home :-) Edited April 25, 2015 by Nube Rojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Fielding saves from Ryan after Pack mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 You'd be pretty pissed off if you were an MK Dons fan wouldn't you? Still, they can trounce them in the playoffs as vengeance. See why Swindon have done it, see why MK are not happy about it. Just the situation really. In other news, looks at the moment as if 50 points gets you relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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