The Official Wigan Athletic v Bristol City Match Day Thread

[REDOXO]

3 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said:

I will have the last word because you have flat out lied here. But apparently you know my thoughts better than I do and what I actually meant. I think I'm going to cook some food in a minute, could you please let me know what I actually mean by that, seeing as you apparently think that I don't mean what I actually type.

I also responded to your challenge for me to back up my "claim" by saying I was wrong if that is not the case, because I wasn't going to waste my time digging through your past posts. It isn't my fault that you refused to read what was written.

Just shut UP!

[Lack of Action Man]

Credit where credit is due - thank you Flint for a rock-steady performance and a winning goal! 

This caller on RB though... oh my word.

[slartibartfast]

See, it WAS all Pembo's fault !

[And Its Smith]

10 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

Changes nothing he is not as good as magnusson

In a relegation six pointer he's better.  Magnusson can get bullied. 

[ZiderEyed]

I've given Flint a lot of stick, but that could be the goal that keeps up in this division. Credit where credit is due n all that.

[samo II]

1 minute ago, Rascal said:

Congratulations massive three points today, could be a season saver. 

Hope so.

Worried this might be another 'false dawn' like Rotherham.

Huddersfield will be a sterner test.

Enjoy the rest of your season; only wish we could have such a stress-free run in as your own.

[downendcity]

5 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said:

What wheels??

It's Ok - he's not flying Johnson Airways.

[downendcity]

26 minutes ago, Aizoon said:

Horace wants to know, is it still three points for a win? He can't remember...

Could have done with the Chancellor making it 10 points for a win in the Budget and we've have half a chance.

[Major Isewater]

1 minute ago, OddBallJim said:

Credit where credit is due - thank you Flint for a rock-steady performance and a winning goal! 

This caller on RB though... oh my word.

After supporting the City since 1949 are you surprised ?

Hasn't seen LJ's team but thinks he deserves support .

[Shtanley]

Yes Ralph. Love it lad. 

[Lew-T]

Relieved. No other words!

[stogursey red]

today was poor again we where no better than we where against Burton only difference was today we got a bit of luck and got the ball over the line,

if we play like that on Friday we will be taking a beating from a very good team,

we probable need to win 5 of our last 10 and playing like today i dont see that happen,

[Flagon]

Big shout out to those who could make it up there, heard you loud and clear on radio. Important 3 points. Come on you reds!

[havanatopia]

Marvellous result, winning and all that what but can I just say..

Johnson Out.

Thanks awfully.

[pnefcok]

You've probably finished off Wigan there. Feel for Warren Joyce but glad they are going down all in all. Wigan fans are deluded at times.

We have Blackburn away next weekend so I hope we can beat them for you......although I suspect the game which will decide everything is when you go there towards the end of April.

[1960maaan]

So we probably need 4 wins.

Am I right in thinking we haven't beaten a team above us all season ?

And we have played all (ha all !) the teams below us twice already 

[Offside]

Thank god for that. Spent the whole afternoon checking my phone expecting to see that Wigan had scored. Flint's goal gave me a moment's joy that turned to nerves as I expected us to concede in the 90-something minute. 

Phew.

[samo II]

2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

So we probably need 4 wins.

Am I right in thinking we haven't beaten a team above us all season ?

And we have played all (ha all !) the teams below us twice already 

Still got Blackburn away to go.

[OldlandReddies]

8 minutes ago, stogursey red said:

today was poor again we where no better than we where against Burton only difference was today we got a bit of luck and got the ball over the line,

if we play like that on Friday we will be taking a beating from a very good team,

we probable need to win 5 of our last 10 and playing like today i dont see that happen,

Especially as we only have 9 games left ! ha ha !

[1960maaan]

4 minutes ago, samo II said:

Still got Blackburn away to go.

Doesn't make me eel any better. Still , I was wrong about that maybe I'll be wrong about not getting enough wins 

[Der no.2]

10 minutes ago, havanatopia said:

Marvellous result, winning and all that what but can I just say..

Johnson Out.

Thanks awfully.

Don't beat around the bush R.

[NickJ]

Made a last minute decision to go if only to tick off another ground. 

Scrappy game lack of quality. 

First half we started ok but Wigan came more and more into it and Frankie made a couple of good saves.

Second half Wigan faded and for some reason took off their best player Obertan. City finished stronger and just about deserved the win. 

Afraid to say Taylor will never be a Championship player. Tomlin believe it or not worked hard and did ok. Flint was a rock. 

Wigan have a similar defender Jake Buxton nothing got past him. 

Small minority started Johnson out chants during the game but were quickly drowned out

 

[Inactive user]

 At the end of the day it was all about the 3 points. And we got them.

Anyone like to congratulate LJ on the win?

 

I know, I know 

Edited March 11, 2017 by Rednwhiterob

[Pound Lane Red]

Agree to some extent regarding Tomlin. Still seemed a bit shy when it came to chasing down. Pity both his free kicks went into the wall. 

Taylor looked run out when he went off. Not a great showing. 

Tammy has picked up where he left off. Thankfully. 

Thought LJ looked very forced with his congratulations to the team at the end. 

Missed Hegeler in midfield. 

[redapple]

Well that's put a bit of hope in the heart. 

[Lack of Action Man]

1 hour ago, Major Isewater said:

After supporting the City since 1949 are you surprised ?

Hasn't seen LJ's team but thinks he deserves support .

He's a fan, so he's entitled to his opinion. 

I disagree with it in virtually every possible way, but that's life.

 

[Squire Dastardly]

Are we going down? Flint he said "No, no, no, no"

 

[Lack of Action Man]

1 hour ago, ZiderEyed said:

I've given Flint a lot of stick, but that could be the goal that keeps up in this division. Credit where credit is due n all that.

Agree, I have to give credit where it is due to.

Edit: Disappointed to see criticisms of Matty Taylor, feel that from recent matches a selection of fans find it hard to see a decent player and not a former Rovers player.

Edited March 11, 2017 by OddBallJim

[Garland-sweden]

Well done City! Wow that was needed. 3 games and only one goal conceded. Mutch work left but this win was important. Next game is on telly here in Sweden. Hudds are a good team but we can beat them, its football. Unusual feeling to get a win, but its nice. Clean sheet good for the confidence. Think we will make it. Coyr

[miser]

Good win - never gonna be  a  great game ' good to see Flint score the winner. Relegation ain't certain - support your team.

[steviestevieneville]

28 minutes ago, Rednwhiterob said:

 At the end of the day it was all about the 3 points. And we got them.

Anyone like to congratulate LJ on the win?

 

I know, I know 

Congratulate the players yes but not him. Still set the team up wrong imo , but got away with it. Massively relieved with the win though

[Garland-sweden]

1 hour ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

The game or the flight?

He he.

[chinapig]

1 hour ago, pnefcok said:

You've probably finished off Wigan there. Feel for Warren Joyce but glad they are going down all in all. Wigan fans are deluded at times.

We have Blackburn away next weekend so I hope we can beat them for you......although I suspect the game which will decide everything is when you go there towards the end of April.

Another great win for you today. I'd make Simon Grayson Championship manager of the year for what he has done with limited resources.

 

[Gert Mare]

Good win today. Always difficult away from home. Shame a few of the others picked up points around us again, especially Burton, but a win is a bird.

[BobBobSuperBob]

Invaluable points

But

Before we get too carried away - Wigan have failed to,score in 11 of their last 15 home games !!!!

[steviestevieneville]

I'd take a point now on Friday, was at Huddersfield away, very good side and we were playing better then.

[Jerseybean]

6 hours ago, Robin Ashton said:

I had a dream last night City were 2 down at half time and had missed 2 penalties. Then I woke up.

More often known as a nightmare!

[1bristolcity]

9 hours ago, Cider red said:

Fully expecting a scrappy 1 0 loss in the 86th, all but confirming a Bristol derby next year. Depressing.

How on Earth can you be depressed from a made up scenario? 

But you were right about the timing of the goal, sorry about that, ruined your day?

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

2 hours ago, screech said:

What happens now, I forgot what we do after a win.

Watch Arsenal beat Lincoln 5 - 0,  now how did I know that,  must be the 2 hour time difference!

[BS4 on Tour...]

3 hours ago, Up The City! said:

How dare LJ over see a win in a 6 pointer game!!

Genuine question, do you still think LJ is the right manager to establish us quickly in the championship and then take us on to challenge at the top? You seem to be getting excited about us getting a win, one of only a couple in the last three million games or so it feels...

[BigTone]

Ok we won, so why do I still feel depressed ?

[RumRed]

26 minutes ago, BigTone said:

Ok we won, so why do I still feel depressed ?

Because we're still crap.

[LocoPal]

I've heard that an attention grabbing hobbit had the audacity to join our hard-working, sweat-breaking, winning players at the end of the Wigan game whilst grinning & clapping the City fans in the away end? Any truth?

Because at home, he would normally cup his ears at full time, turn left and sprint down the (now, thankfully much closer) tunnel, incoherently mumbling, 'Daddy, daddy. They are booing me again!'

 

[Up The City!]

46 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said:

Genuine question, do you still think LJ is the right manager to establish us quickly in the championship and then take us on to challenge at the top? You seem to be getting excited about us getting a win, one of only a couple in the last three million games or so it feels...

My excitement about winning is because BCFC have won, nothing more nothing less.

I genuinely don't know. My head is torn and has been for a while. I brought into the project and to begin with it was all rosey. Despite our bad run there has been positives.  Its just frustrating that those positives get outweighed by the negatives. 

I really want it to work out with LJ because in time he will be a good manager but maybe it's too soon for him?

I don't think without him we would have players like Tammy. LJ is a highly regarded coach in football and thats why we secured the services of Tammy.

I think the problem is too many changes were made in a short space of time. Those changes were needed but when you sign all those players it's going to take a while to find your best team and get them to gel.

What's certain is he's here until the end of the season at least. For me it's these 10 games that will decide if he's up to taking us forward.

Get to the end of season and then this season needs to be picked apart by the powers that be.

[pillred]

11 hours ago, daored said:

 

There is nothing worse than an old fool. This old fool is now in Manchester awaiting a connection. It's the hope that kills us all!

happy happy birthday daored, see I told you, hope you enjoyed it. I thought of you when we scored I was in my local and raised a glass to you.

[Northern Red]

2 hours ago, LocoPal said:

I've heard that an attention grabbing hobbit had the audacity to join our hard-working, sweat-breaking, winning players at the end of the Wigan game whilst grinning & clapping the City fans in the away end? Any truth?

Because at home, he would normally cup his ears at full time, turn left and sprint down the (now, thankfully much closer) tunnel, incoherently mumbling, 'Daddy, daddy. They are booing me again!'

 

If he hadn't gone over he'd have got criticism from some quarters for 'snubbing the fans' or similar. 

[pillred]

7 hours ago, petehinton said:

We are 10000% down chaps. SL and LJ have no one to thank but themselves. 

Looking forward to having more enjoyable Saturday afternoons at home with no football from August onwards. 

are we 9999% down now?

[Garland-sweden]

Think Birmingham can go down. They have a difficault fixture. City-Birmingham last game. Think we will be above Birmingham when the season is over. When Rowett was there think they where top six. Chinese owner sacked him for Zola. Why I dont know. Soon they are in the real relegation battle.

[pillred]

7 hours ago, ZiderEyed said:

LEE JOHNSON IS A FOOTBALL GENIUS

it's difficult to talk with your tongue in your cheek isn't it.

[pillred]

7 hours ago, Rob k said:

Lots of disappointed people in this thread now then!!

no there are not, deep down we ALL want city to do well, it's only frustration that makes people say  negative things it's human nature

[pnefcok]

5 hours ago, chinapig said:

Another great win for you today. I'd make Simon Grayson Championship manager of the year for what he has done with limited resources.

I'm absolutely delighted about how our season has gone. If we hadn't lost 6 out of the first 8 games we'd probably be serious top 6 contenders. We just left some of our key business in summer a bit too late (Baptiste/McGeady on loan on deadline day) and it took SG slightly too long to find his best side. He's done a tremendous job though and I fear the vultures will be circling soon as we no longer appear to be going under the radar. Curbishley on channel 5 tonight said Norwich should go for him.

[pillred]

6 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

So we probably need 4 wins.

Am I right in thinking we haven't beaten a team above us all season ?

And we have played all (ha all !) the teams below us twice already 

you ray of sunshine!!

[Xiled]

3 minutes ago, pnefcok said:

I'm absolutely delighted about how our season has gone. If we hadn't lost 6 out of the first 8 games we'd probably be serious top 6 contenders. We just left some of our key business in summer a bit too late (Baptiste/McGeady on loan on deadline day) and it took SG slightly too long to find his best side. He's done a tremendous job though and I fear the vultures will be circling soon as we no longer appear to be going under the radar. Curbishley on channel 5 tonight said Norwich should go for him.

It seems like Grayson took a while to find his feet with you but huge credit to him and your team for showing us what can be achieved in this division.

Norwich always seem to go for managers with a previous link to the club. And when they make a permanent appointment they'll be looking for quick progress rather than the slow build. They're already a decent squad.

I wish we could have a season like this one for PNE.....or Norwich!

[Donkeeebles]

Well done LJ and the boys, nice to go out on a Sat night with a win to celebrate

[Lanterne Rouge]

8 hours ago, pnefcok said:

I'm absolutely delighted about how our season has gone. If we hadn't lost 6 out of the first 8 games we'd probably be serious top 6 contenders. We just left some of our key business in summer a bit too late (Baptiste/McGeady on loan on deadline day) and it took SG slightly too long to find his best side. He's done a tremendous job though and I fear the vultures will be circling soon as we no longer appear to be going under the radar. Curbishley on channel 5 tonight said Norwich should go for him.

Sky did say during their pre match build up that you really needed a win to carry on your push for the playoffs! I bet you never thought they`d be saying that with nine games to go did you? Keep it going (apart from being totally useless and just rolling over for the opposition on April 4th of course!) and you could well make it if someone else slips up - only six points off, that`s eminently doable.

[pnefcok]

12 hours ago, Red Right Hand said:

Sky did say during their pre match build up that you really needed a win to carry on your push for the playoffs! I bet you never thought they`d be saying that with nine games to go did you? Keep it going (apart from being totally useless and just rolling over for the opposition on April 4th of course!) and you could well make it if someone else slips up - only six points off, that`s eminently doable.

Just don't think we've got enough consistency to overtake those teams. Can see Fulham leapfrogging Reading and Wednesday but Wednesday will hold on the 6th because I think Rhodes, Forestieri etc. will probably just about drag them over the line.

[BRISTOL86]

21 hours ago, pnefcok said:

it took SG slightly too long to find his best side.

Yeah that must be a real bitch 

Edited March 12, 2017 by BRISTOL86