Guest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Well done CITY! Looked doomed a few weeks back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Another 90 minutes of a Saturday afternoon that seemed to last three hours! Crucial victory, still not totally safe but this is a huge step in the right direction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: Thank god for Tammy Abraham! And Flinty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Get in! Particuarly pleasing that Flint gets the golden goal on the day Swindle are relegated. Just need a good song, preferably one that already exists and can be adapted, as a momento of the occasion... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Johnson is a genius Edited April 22, 2017 by Bobby Bollax Grammar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Just now, Bobby Bollax said: Johnsons a genius ha ha Edited April 22, 2017 by RumRed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Four home wins in a row. Nervous as hell all through that, gave away two stupid goals, but came out flying in the second half and found a way. Baring an absolute stuffing at Brighton, that should really be enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Huge credit to everyone involved there today. To come from behind twice, at home, in the situation we're in, is unbelievable character. Edited April 22, 2017 by petehinton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Bobby Bollax said: Johnsons a genius Ha Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Johnson endearing himself even more to the Barnsley fans with his celebrations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 37 minutes ago, RumRed said: League 1 about 4 weeks ago I should think Once... 36 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: Already relegated Twice... 36 minutes ago, Chairman Mao said: 2nd bottom. Thrice... 36 minutes ago, Tre Bong said: Probably bottom of the league. Four times agreed! Essentially safe now; good work from the team and coaching staff. Other than an insane set of results, we'll be at this level next year again, so that is something to celebrate after the season we've had. Glad we don't have to go to Brighton needing anything, and just looking to avoid a spanking! Relieved, and may crack open a cider or two in celebration tonight. Must to better next season though; this cannot be our only ambition (i.e. just staying up) now. But will enjoy tonight. COYR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Form has dramatically turned around since Pembo left 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Could even end up with a mid table finish. Would love to put the Brummies down in the last game too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 And RELAX. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: So it's poor coaching when we lose but nothing to do with coaching when we win??? Ps simples is so 2010 Sorry you fail to understand my point. But hey ho let's see what happens next season to see who is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Sixteen points off last eight I make that. I get worried working out all the permutations every week, but even I now think we have better than a fifty fifty chance of staying up. Edited April 22, 2017 by cityexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Problem is, if SL keeps this coach, then it will be same again next season and I don't see any difference in next season, especially with Tammy gone. Tammy and recently Paterson has saved LJ's job. Edited April 22, 2017 by EstoniaTallinnRed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezman Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bobby Bollax said: Johnson is a genius 1 minute ago, RumRed said: ha ha Credit where its due, he's stumbled on a line-up and formation that works and he hasn't tinkered with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Great comeback. Good finish to the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwilkins50 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) At least the birmingham game shouldn't have any bearing on next season for us.......hopefully Edited April 22, 2017 by Richwilkins50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, RumRed said: If we stay in the division it is despite the coach not because of him IMO. If Johnson deserves dog abuse for the abysmal run then he deserves plaudits (along with the team) for picking up form recently 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Just now, Ivorguy said: Sorry you fail to understand my point. But hey ho let's see what happens next season to see who is right I don't think anyone would argue with you at all about our form across the season, and indeed I happen to agree about your views on LJ. I am however bloody delighted to have won today. I assume you are to? Edited April 22, 2017 by cityexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, hantsred said: city win and are staying up, rovers thrashed and swindon go down, if carlsberg made saturdays..... Can't be right, Swindon were midtable in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Emperor Palpatine said: If Johnson deserves dog abuse for the abysmal run then he deserves plaudits (along with the team) for picking up form recently Unfortunately it's a one way street for some people. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Kezman said: Credit where its due, he's stumbled on a line-up and formation that works and he hasn't tinkered with it! As I said before, the boys are now playing to stay in the division and not for LJ, Now they know SL won't sack him, they have no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, cityexile said: I don't think anyone would argue with you at all about our form across the season, and indeed I am happy to agree about your views on LJ. I am however bloody delighted to have won today. I assume you are to? Why the hell wouldn't I be delighted after following City since 1950 ? Now really convinced will see a City win at Amex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Could even end up with a mid table finish. Would love to put the Brummies down in the last game too Might happen, but would force a chuckle if we lost and it put QPR down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: As I said before, the boys are now playing to stay in the division and not for LJ, Now they know SL won't sack him, they have no choice. You can't know that. Whether it's actually true or not, you're making stuff up to suit your own argument. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, ChippenhamRed said: Unfortunately it's a one way street for some people. I wish it was a one way street for LJ, out of our club. Just imagine what our boys could do under a decent manager/coach and a new experienced striker signed in the closed season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Finally decided on a first 11 and stuck with it instead of tinkering every game, think this helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 extend that mans contract 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Luxo Jr. said: You can't know that. Whether it's actually true or not, you're making stuff up to suit your own argument. No difference to the LJ clappers then, only mine is probably correct, just wait until next season, we will see then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Haha Swindon! Flint says no.....to your league One status! Cheerie bye! Haha.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Sweeneys Penalties said: extend that mans contract Another 5 years perhaps?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: As I said before, the boys are now playing to stay in the division and not for LJ, Now they know SL won't sack him, they have no choice. You've spoken to the players I take it? Or are you just making an assumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: The season has been a disappointment And who'd have thought the understatement of the season on OTIB would go to you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, bristolcitysweden said: The season has been a disappointment Majorly , with possibly a 20/30 million striker in the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: No difference to the LJ clappers then, only mine is probably correct, just wait until next season, we will see then. No, I'm not going to wait until next season. If we do badly next season, that doesn't "prove you right". Not everything is a conspiracy. Some people on here are happy clappers, some look at the form and don't think LJ should go, some look at the form and do, and some want him to go because they don't like him. There's just as much evidence to support the theory that City's upturn in form is down to the departure of Pemberton as your theory. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, chinapig said: You've spoken to the players I take it? Or are you just making an assumption? Don't you think it's strange, that suddenly the boys are grinding out results, so what happened for the last 4-5 months then? Good coaching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said: So u keep saying. Fair shout. But give it a rest . We know you're stance He's stance? Who's stance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: No difference to the LJ clappers then, only mine is probably correct, just wait until next season, we will see then. Think the LJ clappers support the club just like yourself, I'm happy to back the manager... he got us into it and to be fair he has dug us out with some impressive home form. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Luxo Jr. said: No, I'm not going to wait until next season. If we do badly next season, that doesn't "prove you right". Not everything is a conspiracy. Some people on here are happy clappers, some look at the form and don't think LJ should go, some look at the form and do, and some want him to go because they don't like him. There's just as much evidence to support the theory that City's upturn in form is down to the departure of Pemberton as your theory. So Pemberton had complete charge then did he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Well crap season but barring a miracle we should be safe now. It has been an utter shambles and god knows what will happen in the transfer window. I'll be cheering them on at the AMEX and hoping our safety is guaranteed there rather than see our GD take a hammering. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: Don't you think it's strange, that suddenly the boys are grinding out results, so what happened for the last 4-5 months then? Good coaching? That's what form is. They found a starting line up that was working, their confidence rose, they started working together. Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: So Pemberton had complete charge then did he? Nope. But that wasn't my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, PHILINFRANCE said: He's stance? Who's stance? Buffalo ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Emperor Palpatine said: Think the LJ clappers support the club just like yourself, I'm happy to back the manager... he got us into it and to be fair he has dug us out with some impressive home form. That's your opinion, you know I don't agree with you, LJ won't take this club anywhere, except to struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, Luxo Jr. said: (and Jamie Paterson and Aden Flint) My 3 picks too, can't believe pack wasn't subbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, cynic said: He's an armchair critic mate - like a few more on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 There will be a few lucky spouses this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: No. Thank God for Tammy Abraham Think I read a book once with those two characters in it. Can't recall the title though, somewhat obscure... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, Luxo Jr. said: That's what form is. They found a starting line up that was working, their confidence rose, they started working together. Nope. But that wasn't my point. You were saying, unless I'm wrong, that the upturn came after Pembertons sacking, so I said, was he in charge then? you didn't answer that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: Don't you think it's strange, that suddenly the boys are grinding out results, so what happened for the last 4-5 months then? Good coaching? I have no idea as I have no inside knowledge so I don't make assumptions then state them as if they were fact. For example, the improvement coincided with JP's departure but that doesn't prove a causal link. I just settle for being pleased with the turnaround. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, RumRed said: Well crap season but barring a miracle we should be safe now. It has been an utter shambles and god knows what will happen in the transfer window. I'll be cheering them on at the AMEX and hoping our safety is guaranteed there rather than see our GD take a hammering. As we kick off later, hopefully we will know we are safe by the time we take the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Magnificent given our position a month ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 5 wins in 7 credit where credits due innit bruvs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) In all Carey fairness Johnson does talk a load of carp. Delighted we are staying up and wins are coming and I doff my hat to Lee J for making peace with his players; nothing else would have kept us up except for the players themselves saying we do not want League 1 football. Edited April 22, 2017 by havanatopia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, cynic said: Baby boom in January.. And a few newborns named Tammy in honour of our saviour, I imagine... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, cityexile said: As we kick off later, hopefully we will know we are safe by the time we take the field. Hadn't thought of that, could be a carnival atmosphere! (as we get tonked) . Don't care if we're safe though I'll be celebrating for the full 90, could be one of those weird end of season games where no one really minds what's going on on the pitch as I take it Brighton might be confirmed champions by then... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yoda Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, WessexPest said: Think I read a book once with those two characters in it. Can't recall the title though, somewhat obscure... Left in a desk at the hotel right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 If we don't find a 20 goal striker we are down. I suspect next season will be a major struggle with LJ in charge. Still, thank God we are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 3 hours ago, RedSA said: Got a feeling we might start with a bit of complacency and go a goal down. That'll wake up the Gate and we'll roar them on to a 2-1 victory. Well, I pretty much called it. Something about this team wants to switch off as soon as they get the chance. Thought Barnsley had some tidy players going forward. Kent was taking the piss out of us at times. Fortunately they seemed easier to play through at the back than us, I didn't think we had to do anything special to score, seemed like force of will got us over the line in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, chinapig said: I have no idea as I have no inside knowledge so I don't make assumptions then state them as if they were fact. For example, the improvement coincided with JP's departure but that doesn't prove a causal link. I just settle for being pleased with the turnaround. Of course, I'm like you, also pleased with the turnaround, but I don't believe that the players suddenly decided to get wins for LJ's sake, as I said before, they want to stay in the Championship, it not rocket science is it, it's common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: That's your opinion, you know I don't agree with you, LJ won't take this club anywhere, except to struggle. Of course you won't because you seem to have more of a personal problem with LJ being manager... he deserved criticism for the form earlier in the season of course but to give him zero credit for the upturn in form is just pretty petulant and confirms my first sentence 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, EstoniaTallinnRed said: Of course, I'm like you, also pleased with the turnaround, but I don't believe that the players suddenly decided to get wins for LJ's sake, as I said before, they want to stay in the Championship, it not rocket science is it, it's common sense. Winning games isn't a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, cynic said: Behind twice in that game and still won it - that wouldn't have happened a short time ago. LJ has eventually got them playing to their potential.....emphasis on the eventual bit. Been a real sh1t sandwich this season. Some substance either side surrounding a pile of poop. Anyhow, looks like we are safe now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixit Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: Problem is, if SL keeps this coach, then it will be same again next season and I don't see any difference in next season, especially with Tammy gone. Tammy and recently Paterson has saved LJ's job. You're not wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Whichever way you think about it, or the reasons for it, 10 points out of the last 12 is a phenomenal turnaround. Well done everyone connected with the team, and long may it continue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Well done Boys !!! Great support , esp second half Saw this - Great photo Must be 3 ft + off the floor !!! Edited April 22, 2017 by BobBobSuperBob 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 1 minute ago, CotswoldRed said: Magnificent given our position a month ago. Absolutely. Even 2 and a half weeks ago after the shambles at Preston, I doubt anyone would have given us a prayer of being all but safe with 2 games left. Not sure what's changed, but clearly something has and all involved deserve great credit, whilst at the same time acknowledging that to be in that position in the first place isn't acceptable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just now, cynic said: Behind twice in that game and still won it - that wouldn't have happened a short time ago. LJ has eventually got them playing to their potential.....emphasis on the eventual bit. Hoping that the (very) dark days of earlier this season have genuinely taught his some important lessons, and we can actually move forward next year. I'm still uncertainty he's the right man, but credit to him for dragging us out of the mess we've floundered into. I have zero doubt he'll be in charge for next season now, and that will be his third transfer window, so after that; the judgement he asked the sceptical to reserve will be made. But for now am just relived we get to play at this level next year, and hope we can find another gem like Tammy from somewhere, as he's been magnificent, and massively important to us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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