Popular Post havanatopia Posted September 12, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Yo’ con see ‘um on a Sat’dee,A’wundrin roun’ like sheepThey’re farces lung an’ miserableThey’re eyes art shut wi’ sleep;A’looded up wi’parcels,An’ shaping bags an’ all,While they’re misuses stand gas sin’Aroun’ the market stall. It meks me sad ted see ‘em thereA’waitstin ‘art they’re life,Jus’ dragoni round wi’ shappin’ bags,Ter please a nagging’ wife;That’s why these ‘ere men snuff itmuch suener than they should,‘Cos the treatment o’ they’re womenfolk‘As nipped ‘em in the bud. And so tons’ others o’men ge down Sa’andrewsThey’re farces short an’ briytA mass of blue, white, caps and coats An'walkin’art the workmen’s cloob, high as a kiteThat’s why these ‘ere men don’t snuff itThey brave the rayn, the snow and coldto worship the w’on true lurvAnd live to tell the tale when brum w’on the cup. City are In the Black Country today and then for a reunion with Birmingham; That veritable city; the ubiquitous industrial behemoth that has been battered and beaten and, true to the character of those salts of the earth, rises again. There will be those who easily smear the country's second largest conurbation but as i said in a thread some weeks ago there is a lot more to Birmingham than the lazy rather myopic view of a place to avoid; it is actually and in reality far from that mis-conception. Few realise it has more miles of navigable canals than Venice or that in spite of the image has some rather leafy, clean and thoroughly desirable neighbourhoods throughout the city.Birmingham also remains a major employer and is still an engineering powerhouse. I like industrial cities a lot; a place that breathes, has a soul and has a meaning rather than those places that do not actually make anything. So I salute the Brummies and the City of Birmingham. Of course, it goes without saying, today all respect and love is left at Frankley services. There will be no Small Heath Alliance. Birmingham City Football Club was so named using the word Alliance because they played in the Football Alliance in the years from 1877 until they turned professional in 1885 and joined the Football League Second Division in 1892. It was a 'Test Match' against the long gone Darwen and were then promoted, in their first season, to the Football League Division 1 scoring 90 goals in just 22 matches.. Puts our 99 into a little perspective even if comparisons are somewhat impossible. It was not until 1905 that Small Heath became Birmingham being the only professional football club in the city at the time. The 'City' tag was added in 1943. During those very early years the stadium had a capacity of 75,000 until it was bombed to bits by the Luftwaffe in World War II with all of the clubs records destroyed when a fireman used petrol instead of water to douse the flames.. duhhhh! Major titles have eluded Brum until the League Cup win over.. erhumm.. Arsenal in 2011 although they were relegated in the same season and remain in the Championship. Trevor Francis sticks in the memory when I think of Birmingham City as being the first 1 million pound player although Jasper Carrot was none too pleased because he left, not joined, the club for Forest. Down the years Tarrantini, Cooper, Bruce, Gold and Sullivan and many more names synonymous or not have graced, or not, the club from Small Heath but it is perhaps Carson Yeung who has polarised the most inside St. Andrews. His incarceration continues and we hear this past week from their current manager, Gary Rowett, that his team were outbid to the tune of 50% for each of Liam Moore and Nathan Baker. Talk or fact? Who knows but for sure, as we fast forward to today's match, I am mighty glad Steve Cotterill managed to secure the services of these two defenders for this match and beyond. I think we will only learn the significance of these defensive signings in the next 2-3 months but I strongly suspect they will significantly assist our back line enabling our tried and tested 3-5-2 formation to get back chugging away and give us the greater confidence to get forward fast as these players allow. I am the eternal optimist in this 2014-15+ era of expansionist football so I cannot go with anything other than a sneaky City win. And maybe by more than one goal today. 0-2. Kodjia, Freeman.. back with a bang. We need to get our season going seriously and make a statement and maybe that day is today. Lets all hope so and what will not be in question is that we will likely come out the other end with more than 50% possession. And finally.. I would like to say once more how saddened I was, and I speak for all of us i am sure, with the passing of Bucksred this past week. We have had one of the best taken from us here and his wife and family must be shell shocked. Thoughts are with them today. Lets roar on the Reds to a significantly important 3 points this afternoon lads and lasses and do it for all those, including Bucksred, who have been taken from us too soon. I salute the City fans making the trip.. well done, thanks and as always. UTC Edited September 12, 2015 by havanatopia 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 About b*****y time, but well worth the wait. TFR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 About b*****y time, but well worth the wait. TFRStop yur wynin', get yourself down the blurry bull ring and shart yur hart owt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 A great read, thank you! Although strictly (and pedantically) speaking, Birmingham is not in the Black Country, I think you'll find.I like your score prediction though, and I too expect Kodjia to get at least one today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) MATCH DAY WEATHER Match: Birmingham City Vs Bristol City (Don't get the websites confused (unless you are Aizoon)).Venue: St Andrew's stadium, Birmingham, West MidlandsK.O. 1500 hrs BST.Final Score: TBA Todays Forecast: A band of cloud and rain will push northeastwards through the first part of the morning, leaving largely dry and bright conditions behind into the afternoon. Despite the sunny spells, it will feel cooler than of late. Match Conditions: Weather conditions: sunny intervalsTemperature: 16 celciusHumidity 50%Visibility very goodAtmospheric pressure: 1007 hPaWind speed: 13 mphWind direction WSWSun Rise 0636 BSTSun Set 1931 BSTUV Level: 4 Pollution (surprisingly) Low Evening Outlook: Tonight we will have largely clear skies to start, with more cloud building in later. However, remaining largely dry, with temperatures dipping into single figures. Nearest Observation Station: Elmdon (Latitude 52:452; Longitude -1:741). Video Forecast:https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655603 Weather presenter:7/10 Your servant, TFR Edited September 12, 2015 by Taxi for Rennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yes I agree 2 / 0 come on you reds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 A great read, thank you! Although strictly (and pedantically) speaking, Birmingham is not in the Black Country, I think you'll find.I like your score prediction though, and I too expect Kodjia to get at least one today That is why i used the word 'then' on the first line after my prose. I have now added the word 'and' before it so it looks a little more clear that it follows the Black country.. i.e. you will likely drive through the Black country to get to Small Heath. That said the area is not specifically nor geographically defined and is also subject to some debate of what area it does cover; west and north of Birmingham is generally the agreed broad area though as i am sure you know already.Appreciate the remarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 We will NOT be 3-0 down by half-time, but if we are, why not give this a try?? TFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 That is why i used the word 'then' on the first line after my prose. I have now added the word 'and' before it so it looks a little more clear that it follows the Black country.. i.e. you will likely drive through the Black country to get to Small Heath. That said the area is not specifically nor geographically defined and is also subject to some debate of what area it does cover; west and north of Birmingham is generally the agreed broad area though as i am sure you know already.Appreciate the remarks.I hear ya. Thanks for the clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 That is why i used the word 'then' on the first line after my prose. I have now added the word 'and' before it so it looks a little more clear that it follows the Black country.. i.e. you will likely drive through the Black country to get to Small Heath. That said the area is not specifically nor geographically defined and is also subject to some debate of what area it does cover; west and north of Birmingham is generally the agreed broad area though as i am sure you know already.Appreciate the remarks.I'm clearly not faulting you in any way Hav... A cracking read... but you don't drive through the Black Country to get to Small Heath, at least you shouldn't have to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Condensed Version:BiminghamAbsolute and utter shithole in the Midlands.RIP BucksRed, you will be sorely missed by us all Edited September 12, 2015 by BigTone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Condensed Version:BriminghamAbsolute and utter shithole in the Midlands.RIP BusksRed, you will be sorely missed by us allI always new Birmingham was 'not nice', but where is this 'Brimingham' place? Sounds worse than Knowle West. TFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I always new Birmingham was 'not nice', but where is this 'Brimingham' place? Sounds worse than Knowle West. TFRIt's brim full of brummies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yo’ con see ‘um on a Sat’dee,A’wundrin roun’ like sheepThey’re farces lung an’ miserableThey’re eyes art shut wi’ sleep;A’looded up wi’parcels,An’ shaping bags an’ all,While they’re misuses stand gas sin’Aroun’ the market stall. It meks me sad ted see ‘em thereA’waitstin ‘art they’re life,Jus’ dragoni round wi’ shappin’ bags,Ter please a nagging’ wife;That’s why these ‘ere men snuff itmuch suener than they should,‘Cos the treatment o’ they’re womenfolk‘As nipped ‘em in the bud. And so tons’ others o’men ge down Sa’andrewsThey’re farces short an’ briytA mass of blue, white, caps and coats An'walkin’art the workmen’s cloob, high as a kiteThat’s why these ‘ere men don’t snuff itThey brave the rayn, the snow and coldto worship the w’on true lurvAnd live to tell the tale when brum w’on the cup. City are In the Black Country today and then for a reunion with Birmingham; That veritable city; the ubiquitous industrial behemoth that has been battered and beaten and, true to the character of those salts of the earth, rises again. There will be those who easily smear the country's second largest conurbation but as i said in a thread some weeks ago there is a lot more to Birmingham than the lazy rather myopic view of a place to avoid; it is actually and in reality far from that mis-conception. Few realise it has more miles of navigable canals than Venice or that in spite of the image has some rather leafy, clean and thoroughly desirable neighbourhoods throughout the city.Birmingham also remains a major employer and is still an engineering powerhouse. I like industrial cities a lot; a place that breathes, has a soul and has a meaning rather than those places that do not actually make anything. So I salute the Brummies and the City of Birmingham. Of course, it goes without saying, today all respect and love is left at Frankley services. There will be no Small Heath Alliance. Birmingham City Football Club was so named using the word Alliance because they played in the Football Alliance in the years from 1877 until they turned professional in 1885 and joined the Football League Second Division in 1892. It was a 'Test Match' against the long gone Darwen and were then promoted, in their first season, to the Football League Division 1 scoring 90 goals in just 22 matches.. Puts our 99 into a little perspective even if comparisons are somewhat impossible. It was not until 1905 that Small Heath became Birmingham being the only professional football club in the city at the time. The 'City' tag was added in 1943. During those very early years the stadium had a capacity of 75,000 until it was bombed to bits by the Luftwaffe in World War II with all of the clubs records destroyed when a fireman used petrol instead of water to douse the flames.. duhhhh! Major titles have eluded Brum until the League Cup win over.. erhumm.. Arsenal in 2011 although they were relegated in the same season and remain in the Championship. Trevor Francis sticks in the memory when I think of Birmingham City as being the first 1 million pound player although Jasper Carrot was none too pleased because he left, not joined, the club for Forest. Down the years Tarrantini, Cooper, Bruce, Gold and Sullivan and many more names synonymous or not have graced, or not, the club from Small Heath but it is perhaps Carson Yeung who has polarised the most inside St. Andrews. His incarceration continues and we hear this past week from their current manager, Gary Rowett, that his team were outbid to the tune of 50% for each of Liam Moore and Nathan Baker. Talk or fact? Who knows but for sure, as we fast forward to today's match, I am mighty glad Steve Cotterill managed to secure the services of these two defenders for this match and beyond. I think we will only learn the significance of these defensive signings in the next 2-3 months but I strongly suspect they will significantly assist our back line enabling our tried and tested 3-5-2 formation to get back chugging away and give us the greater confidence to get forward fast as these players allow. I am the eternal optimist in this 2014-15+ era of expansionist football so I cannot go with anything other than a sneaky City win. And maybe by more than one goal today. 0-2. Kodjia, Freeman.. back with a bang. We need to get our season going seriously and make a statement and maybe that day is today. Lets all hope so and what will not be in question is that we will likely come out the other end with more than 50% possession. And finally.. I would like to say once more how saddened I was, and I speak for all of us i am sure, with the passing of Bucksred this past week. We have had one of the best taken from us here and his wife and family must be shell shocked. Thoughts are with them today. Lets roar on the Reds to a significantly important 3 points this afternoon lads and lasses and do it for all those, including Bucksred, who have been taken from us too soon. I salute the City fans making the trip.. well done, thanks and as always. UTC Cracking read again mate. You must spend all week writing & researching these because I spend at least 2 hours each time on the condensed version !! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) I'm clearly not faulting you in any way Hav... A cracking read... but you don't drive through the Black Country to get to Small Heath, at least you shouldn't have to!Yes, but remember he is coming from Manila ! If you take the wrong turn in Cairo it can really balls things up Edited September 12, 2015 by BigTone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 More Canals then Venice.Indeed it does but Venice is a stinky dump as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 MATCH DAY WEATHERMatch: Birmingham City Vs Bristol City (Don't get the websites confused (unless you are Aizoon)).Venue: St Andrew's stadium, Birmingham, West MidlandsK.O. 1500 hrs BST.Final Score: TBATodays Forecast:A band of cloud and rain will push northeastwards through the first part of the morning, leaving largely dry and bright conditions behind into the afternoon. Despite the sunny spells, it will feel cooler than of late.Match Conditions: Weather conditions: sunny intervalsTemperature: 16 celciusHumidity 50%Visibility very goodAtmospheric pressure: 1007 hPaWind speed: 13 mphWind direction WSWSun Rise 0636 BSTSun Set 1931 BSTUV Level: 4 Pollution (surprisingly) LowEvening Outlook:Tonight we will have largely clear skies to start, with more cloud building in later. However, remaining largely dry, with temperatures dipping into single figures.Nearest Observation Station:Elmdon (Latitude 52:452; Longitude -1:741).Video Forecast:https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655603Weather presenter:7/10Your servant, TFRClear blue skies up there today then Cab Driver?I'm clearly not faulting you in any way Hav... A cracking read... but you don't drive through the Black Country to get to Small Heath, at least you shouldn't have to!Cheers me dears.. just added a few line below under Big Tone's 20 Mins ..Cracking read again mate. You must spend all week writing & researching these because I spend at least 2 hours each time on the condensed version !!About an hour this one took.Yes, but remember he is coming from Manila ! If you take the wrong turn in Cairo it can really balls things upExactly Big Tone.. you tell that doubter Woodsy. And btw Woodsy.. Black Country is all over the place geographically and so was my last Minx classic so very conceivable I would have gone through Sandwell or Dudley to get to Small Heath.Indeed it does but Venice is a stinky dump as wellIn summer indeed it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Think we'll score three today, and concede one or two.If Flint scores first and we win 3-2 I'll be off on holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Always get a little bit miffed when I hear our Cities being called sh1t holes etc, Birmingham is /was and Industrial power house, that had more Independent motor manufactures at the turn of the Century than anywhere else, we as a nation are in debt to the Brummies for their unique persona's that is a common bond, they really do work and play together, like no one else, witness Weston or Bream in the Summer, truly British, what is there to not like about Birmingham or the Brummies? I am a member of the Austin Angling Club that was formed many years ago, it was an arm of their then social club, where workers could fish and socialise at weekends, as is the mighty Birmingham AA also member, the matches in the early days were legendry, with 100's of anglers day tripping by train all over the Midlands, I guess it is like a trip down memory lane when I visit Brum, which to me is no bad thing. Agree entirely but still a shithole .................. or so my research tells me. Have you caught many Austin's in the Birmingham Canals ? Every time I fish there I am more likely to hook up on a Sainsbury's trolley. Maybe I need to ask Matt Hayes where I am going wrong ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 More Canals then Venice.Havana obviously ignored a threat which was on another thread bringing up that hoary old chestnut.Indeed it does but Venice is a stinky dump as wellHaving experienced both cities I can say that one thing they have in common is, if you get off the beaten track it is far less inviting and scenic. Venice in particular appears to be falling into the water everywhere except the tourist ares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 In a slightly different part of the country- Reading creamed Ipswich 5-1 last night. Bit of a surprising result and just goes to show how easily even a good team can be severely punished for defensive lapses.I think it could be a long old season ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Sat in Walsall right now clearing out my other half's great aunts place, not allowed to go and I'm actually closer than I normally travel for a home game! Feeling confident today, at least a draw, COYR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedYoshi Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I am the eternal optimist in this 2014-15+ era of expansionist football so I cannot go with anything other than a sneaky City win. And maybe by more than one goal today. 0-2. Kodjia, Freeman.. back with a bang. We need to get our season going seriously and make a statement and maybe that day is today. Lets all hope so and what will not be in question is that we will likely come out the other end with more than 50% possession. A great read, thank you! Although strictly (and pedantically) speaking, Birmingham is not in the Black Country, I think you'll find.I like your score prediction though, and I too expect Kodjia to get at least one today Get thee to the prediction thread!Excellent work once again Havana.And you, @BigTone, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 For some reason I feel alarmingly confident we'll win today.2 -1 to City, with a surprise debut double from Nathan Baker, leading to a bit of a scuffle with Flint, who believed he should've got his head on the corners, and not the bearded man from Villa.COME ON YOU REDS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Its the river Arrow I fish Tone, a lovely little River (very clean) just outside Stratford On Avon, Barbel Chub Otter, all there, don't ask MH anything he will only want a fee.Brum does have it's problems, I agree. I normally fish Cumberland Basin for Crocodiles, Mud & Turds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 5 minutes til the next temple meads train gets in, let's drink Birmingham dry of zider!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It's already 12:38 on a match day and there is NO SIGN of that flea-bitten hog yet.......(Start stop-watch). TFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It's already 12:38 on a match day and there is NO SIGN of that flea-bitten hog yet.......(Start stop-watch). TFRHe might actually have gone to an away game?Madness for me today but listening ( ) to City first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Anyone heard the starting line-up yet? I'm sure someone has normally posted it by now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 #BristolCity v Birmingham: Fielding, Ayling, Moore, Flint, Baker, Bryan, K.Smith, Pack, Freeman, Wilbraham, Kodjia.#BristolCity subs: Hamer, Williams, Little, Wagstaff, Reid, Robinson Agard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 @bcfctweets: #BristolCity v Birmingham: Fielding, Ayling, Moore, Flint, Baker, Bryan, K.Smith, Pack, Freeman, Wilbraham, Kodjia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Predictable team really, city to win 3 1 kodjia to bag 2, 1 a trademark dink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 A great read, thank you! Although strictly (and pedantically) speaking, Birmingham is not in the Black Country, I think you'll find.I like your score prediction though, and I too expect Kodjia to get at least one today Yes, it is a bit like calling a Baggies fan a Brummie. To us it's all the same area of the West Midlands, but to Blues fans it is similar to Cockernees accusing all City fans of being Welsh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Ayling with a more forward role I think, defence being shored up as Williams benched. Frankie restored in goal. Lots of positives, but I'd take a point right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yo’ con see ‘um on a Sat’dee,A’wundrin roun’ like sheepThey’re farces lung an’ miserableThey’re eyes art shut wi’ sleep;A’looded up wi’parcels,An’ shaping bags an’ all,While they’re misuses stand gas sin’Aroun’ the market stall. It meks me sad ted see ‘em thereA’waitstin ‘art they’re life,Jus’ dragoni round wi’ shappin’ bags,Ter please a nagging’ wife;That’s why these ‘ere men snuff itmuch suener than they should,‘Cos the treatment o’ they’re womenfolk‘As nipped ‘em in the bud. And so tons’ others o’men ge down Sa’andrewsThey’re farces short an’ briytA mass of blue, white, caps and coats An'walkin’art the workmen’s cloob, high as a kiteThat’s why these ‘ere men don’t snuff itThey brave the rayn, the snow and coldto worship the w’on true lurvAnd live to tell the tale when brum w’on the cup. City are In the Black Country today and then for a reunion with Birmingham; That veritable city; the ubiquitous industrial behemoth that has been battered and beaten and, true to the character of those salts of the earth, rises again. There will be those who easily smear the country's second largest conurbation but as i said in a thread some weeks ago there is a lot more to Birmingham than the lazy rather myopic view of a place to avoid; it is actually and in reality far from that mis-conception. Few realise it has more miles of navigable canals than Venice or that in spite of the image has some rather leafy, clean and thoroughly desirable neighbourhoods throughout the city.Birmingham also remains a major employer and is still an engineering powerhouse. I like industrial cities a lot; a place that breathes, has a soul and has a meaning rather than those places that do not actually make anything. So I salute the Brummies and the City of Birmingham. Of course, it goes without saying, today all respect and love is left at Frankley services. There will be no Small Heath Alliance. Birmingham City Football Club was so named using the word Alliance because they played in the Football Alliance in the years from 1877 until they turned professional in 1885 and joined the Football League Second Division in 1892. It was a 'Test Match' against the long gone Darwen and were then promoted, in their first season, to the Football League Division 1 scoring 90 goals in just 22 matches.. Puts our 99 into a little perspective even if comparisons are somewhat impossible. It was not until 1905 that Small Heath became Birmingham being the only professional football club in the city at the time. The 'City' tag was added in 1943. During those very early years the stadium had a capacity of 75,000 until it was bombed to bits by the Luftwaffe in World War II with all of the clubs records destroyed when a fireman used petrol instead of water to douse the flames.. duhhhh! Major titles have eluded Brum until the League Cup win over.. erhumm.. Arsenal in 2011 although they were relegated in the same season and remain in the Championship. Trevor Francis sticks in the memory when I think of Birmingham City as being the first 1 million pound player although Jasper Carrot was none too pleased because he left, not joined, the club for Forest. Down the years Tarrantini, Cooper, Bruce, Gold and Sullivan and many more names synonymous or not have graced, or not, the club from Small Heath but it is perhaps Carson Yeung who has polarised the most inside St. Andrews. His incarceration continues and we hear this past week from their current manager, Gary Rowett, that his team were outbid to the tune of 50% for each of Liam Moore and Nathan Baker. Talk or fact? Who knows but for sure, as we fast forward to today's match, I am mighty glad Steve Cotterill managed to secure the services of these two defenders for this match and beyond. I think we will only learn the significance of these defensive signings in the next 2-3 months but I strongly suspect they will significantly assist our back line enabling our tried and tested 3-5-2 formation to get back chugging away and give us the greater confidence to get forward fast as these players allow. I am the eternal optimist in this 2014-15+ era of expansionist football so I cannot go with anything other than a sneaky City win. And maybe by more than one goal today. 0-2. Kodjia, Freeman.. back with a bang. We need to get our season going seriously and make a statement and maybe that day is today. Lets all hope so and what will not be in question is that we will likely come out the other end with more than 50% possession. And finally.. I would like to say once more how saddened I was, and I speak for all of us i am sure, with the passing of Bucksred this past week. We have had one of the best taken from us here and his wife and family must be shell shocked. Thoughts are with them today. Lets roar on the Reds to a significantly important 3 points this afternoon lads and lasses and do it for all those, including Bucksred, who have been taken from us too soon. I salute the City fans making the trip.. well done, thanks and as always. UTC Great read as always Havana keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Big call to bring Frankie back, rest of the team as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Big call to bring Frankie back, rest of the team as expected.Frankie is OUR number one so I think its a given that if he is fit he will play.excited about this line-up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Condensed Version:BiminghamAbsolute and utter shithole in the Midlands.RIP BucksRed, you will be sorely missed by us allKeep them coming BT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 A little hard on Burns not being on bench, but who do you drop for him. Squad starting to look a little stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Strong team. Think we have a good chanse. Always Believe. Coyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 COME ON YOU REDS :city: Let's do it for Bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) SNUFFLE SNUFFLE SNORT <•¥¥. Edited September 12, 2015 by Aizoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The team and the bench look really good today; we now have a Championship quality squad. Like I said earlier, feel confident we can win - but would be happy with a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 COME ON YOU REDS Let's do it for Bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Looks a good solid side with decent enough bench too. Hopefully the international break has given Moore and Baker a good chance to settle in with how Cotts wants it played. Come on you reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 A little hard on Burns not being on bench, but who do you drop for him. Squad starting to look a little stronger Wes Burns misses out with a thigh strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Anyone watching this game online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I normally fish Cumberland Basin for Crocodiles, Mud & TurdsRich pickings , keep an eye out for the UFO ,Jelly fish thingy . Takes a special bait i hear . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Rich pickings , keep an eye out for the UFO ,Jelly fish thingy . Takes a special bait i hear . Tone knows that already. He's an expert master baiter. Edited September 12, 2015 by Aizoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It's a strong team. Come on City! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Come on City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 COME ON CITY, STUFF 'EM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Chat room taking for ever to load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 have they scored yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Notice the Gas playing the mighty Accrington Stanley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Chatroom not working for me either Aiz, and Dolly just text me to say the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I always new Birmingham was 'not nice', but where is this 'Brimingham' place? Sounds worse than Knowle West. TFRAlways good to check your own post when you pick someone up for a spelling mistake!!!'New'??! 'Knew??' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Chatroom not working for me either Aiz, and Dolly just text me to say the sameSack the Tomarse!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Always good to check your own post when you pick someone up for a spelling mistake!!!'New'??! 'Knew??'All these erinaceophobes are the same, BS4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Sack the Tomarse!!!I think it must be Bucks having a giggle at us after we used to tease him when he got frustrated with his Arabic Internet connections when overseas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 BOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 OK no more espresso for Aizoon.TFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Big dogs balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 OK no more espresso for Aizoon.TFROnly 3 so far today, TFR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 back in the bottom 3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Mix up between Korey and Frankie lead to the goal radio are saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Stemmed from wilbraham giving ball away, get him off and get Agard on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) So new look Defence remains solid for nearly 10 minutes... Edited September 12, 2015 by old_eastender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I will be grateful if we can just survive in this league this season.Said it before, this team are playing the best they can play . Unforunately we havent strengthened adequately and we keep getting found out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Our ex player sounds up for it but the sounds of things. Assisted the goal too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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