pillred Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 18 hours ago, BCFC Richard said: A bit salty on th eLuton forum - referring to OTIB: It’s a wankathon over there about Kal. A journeyman for most of his career. 18 months under NJ and his team and has one decent season in probably 12 as a pro and they think they’ve signed Rio Ferdinand. The team that took Bakinson and ruined him and I noticed O’Dowda who they signed ahead of us has now left on a free. 8th is their best ever season in the championship under the playoff system. A nothing club that’s won **** all and never will. They must have forgotten 2008 the year we finished 4th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 3 hours ago, GrahamC said: This. We haven’t even mentioned Nathan Jones (the most obnoxious manager in the division) or that prick Lockyer yet, either. Jones is a total bell end and can’t wait to give his team a hiding next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Bet Jones is seething about this: oh well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 4 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: Absolutely off their rockers on that forum, a play off finish has proper gone to their heads Hopefully they'll do a Barnsley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Luton away on opening day anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Luton away on opening day anyone? Luton 1 - 2 Bristol City (Naismith '90+2) 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Luton 1 - 2 Bristol City (Naismith '90+2) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 In what would have otherwise been the usual underwhelming fixtures vs Luton Town this season, with their statement on the transfer and their fans reaction to it at least there will be a bit of spice to the games. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 4 hours ago, GrahamC said: We haven’t even mentioned Nathan Jones (the most obnoxious manager in the division) Oh yes we have, in no uncertain terms ! (further back in the thread). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-signing-kal-naismith-7139147 James Piercy has quoted what Nigel said recently: Luton is a really good story. Their problem, of course, is: if they don’t go up this year, can they keep their players? [audibly guffaws] The likelihood, with the players out of contract is no, because a lot of those players will try and cash in, and their agents will cash in on their clients having a good season. Something that seems to have taken their fans by surprise. Not too bright then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 8 hours ago, The Bard said: Some blokes looking out of place in suits there.. Joe Burnell owes an estate agents. Based in Clifton. What? Didn`t he pay their commission when he bought his house? Shocking if true................................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Clevedon Red said: Seems as though Luton weren’t aware he was coming to us… We have learnt that Kal Naismith has agreed to join Bristol City when his Luton Town contract comes to an end next month. We were surprised to discover from our fellow Championship club’s announcement, without advance warning as is the usual etiquette, that the 30-year-old has rejected the opportunity of a new contract at Kenilworth Road. The Scot joined the Hatters as a free agent after departing Wigan Athletic in January 2021, and leaves with a total of three goals from 68 appearances, including 45 last season while winning two player of the year awards as Town reached the play-offs. Out of interest is it us or the player who’d normally notify Luton? 3 hours ago, Clevedon Red said: Edited May 28, 2022 by East Londoner Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Do Luton fans actually think they're a bigger club? A couple of good years at this level and suddenly think they're the dogs bollox 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, East Londoner said: Out of interest is it us or the player who’d normally notify Luton? I would say it was down to the player's agent to tell Luton he was rejecting their offer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I'd presume the "etiquette" is for him/his agent to tell Luton that he's rejecting the offer because he's signing for us, Luton put something out to that effect without naming us, then we announce he's signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I've seen some right belters on Twitter today, but dear God this guy is special. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I've seen some right belters on Twitter today, but dear God this guy is special. What is it they don't understand about a player being out of contract for God's sake?! It seems likely for instance that Cundy is talking to other clubs right now, which is fine, he is free to do so. Klose may be doing the same, no problem. But again for the benefit of any Luton fans visiting : HE WAS OUT OF ******* CONTRACT! Edited May 28, 2022 by chinapig 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) How are some of their fans stupid enough to not realise that its the player (namely their agent) who should inform them of the rejection of their offer one acceptance of another? 14 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I've seen some right belters on Twitter today, but dear God this guy is special. Not just him as an individual - there are some of their fans who don't seem to realise that there is major pulling power in this division. Others can't seem to compute that simply being 'well-run' means politely **** all at this level. Edited May 28, 2022 by Fuber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Clevedon Red said: Seems as though Luton weren’t aware he was coming to us… We have learnt that Kal Naismith has agreed to join Bristol City when his Luton Town contract comes to an end next month. We were surprised to discover from our fellow Championship club’s announcement, without advance warning as is the usual etiquette, that the 30-year-old has rejected the opportunity of a new contract at Kenilworth Road. The Scot joined the Hatters as a free agent after departing Wigan Athletic in January 2021, and leaves with a total of three goals from 68 appearances, including 45 last season while winning two player of the year awards as Town reached the play-offs. 31 minutes ago, East Londoner said: Out of interest is it us or the player who’d normally notify Luton? It is etiquette for both teams to agree to announce the in / out at the same time. I would be surprised if City just went ahead with it. Gould doesn’t strike me as the type, and in fairness, even the toss-pot Ashton did transfers properly. I wonder if we will respond. Perhaps someone at Luton knocked off early yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I'd presume the "etiquette" is for him/his agent to tell Luton that he's rejecting the offer because he's signing for us, Luton put something out to that effect without naming us, then we announce he's signed. We found out the hard way that Gary Collier had decided to leave City and join Coventry, so this situation is nothing new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I've seen some right belters on Twitter today, but dear God this guy is special. Clearly never heard of Jean-Marc Bosman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 26 minutes ago, 2015 said: Clearly never heard of Jean-Marc Bosman Im still not happy about that agostino transfer 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: I've seen some right belters on Twitter today, but dear God this guy is special. Fucks sake….probably phoned the Old Bill as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 21 hours ago, BCFC Richard said: A bit salty on th eLuton forum - referring to OTIB: It’s a wankathon over there about Kal. A journeyman for most of his career. 18 months under NJ and his team and has one decent season in probably 12 as a pro and they think they’ve signed Rio Ferdinand. The team that took Bakinson and ruined him and I noticed O’Dowda who they signed ahead of us has now left on a free. 8th is their best ever season in the championship under the playoff system. A nothing club that’s won **** all and never will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Luton fans are beginning to convince themselves that they are better off without him. However just last week this was the kind of esteem that was more typical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 One thing to bear in mind is that under end of contract rules (between English FA clubs), contract talks with another club can be initiated by the player once he enters the final month of his contract, i.e. 1st June onwards. Until that point, he must get permission from his club (Luton in this case). Luton aren’t claiming City tapped him up, just that City or Naismith either didn’t tell them they were signing him, or agreed the announcement timing. Its something in nothing really, and of course is only one sides view of the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Two summers ago I wrote this! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Davefevs said: One thing to bear in mind is that under end of contract rules (between English FA clubs), contract talks with another club can be initiated by the player once he enters the final month of his contract, i.e. 1st June onwards. Until that point, he must get permission from his club (Luton in this case). Luton aren’t claiming City tapped him up, just that City or Naismith either didn’t tell them they were signing him, or agreed the announcement timing. Its something in nothing really, and of course is only one sides view of the story. True of course but we know that clubs talk to the agents of in contract players all the time. It's often publicly reported that it's happening and nobody bats an eyelid. When was the last time a club was sanctioned for tapping up for instance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Two summers ago I wrote this! Winger CBs are a rare breed indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Charlie BCFC said: Worth remembering that Pearson's last job before us was with Watford, Luton's biggest rivals...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Gazred said: Winger CBs are a rare breed indeed! In my young days (1950's). Portsmouth who had won the First Division in 1949 and 1950, had a player, Jack Frogatt, and around 1954, moved to Leicester City. He played at Centre Half {Centre Back) and Outside Left (winger) for both Club and Country. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 35 minutes ago, Supersonic Robin said: Worth remembering that Pearson's last job before us was with Watford, Luton's biggest rivals...... Presumably Watford care more about St Albans though? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 All the mickey taking about Luton. They have been in FA Cup final and won the League Cup and played in the top tier since 1945 for a lot longer than we have. Poor stadium, not too many fans but still more success than BCFC in the last 75 years than us. We haven't been out of the league but only a couple of League Cup Semi Finals and four years in Division One. If we want to gloat, pick on a club like Rochdale or BRFC! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 4 hours ago, 2015 said: Do Luton fans actually think they're a bigger club? A couple of good years at this level and suddenly think they're the dogs bollox Historically and in respect to major domestic honours then yes they are. They had a very tidy team in the 80s on the plastic pitch at kenilworth road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: All the mickey taking about Luton. They have been in FA Cup final and won the League Cup and played in the top tier since 1945 for a lot longer than we have. Poor stadium, not too many fans but still more success than BCFC in the last 75 years than us. We haven't been out of the league but only a couple of League Cup Semi Finals and four years in Division One. If we want to gloat, pick on a club like Rochdale or BRFC! You're right, of course But Kal Naismith wouldn't have a clue if Luton got to the 1959 FA cup final or not. Wouldn't have a clue who Ricky Hill is nor Brian Stein nor David Moss nor Steve bloody Foster nor Mal McDonagh. Or even the convicted kerb crawler David Pleat. In short, Luton Town mean shit to Kal Naismith - when offered better terms by Bristol City. 10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Historically and in respect to major domestic honours then yes they are. They had a very tidy team in the 80s on the plastic pitch at kenilworth road. Give me a break. They were playing non-league football as recently as 2014 and spent the entirety of the last decade in either the conference or the basement. We are living in 2022 not the 1980s and I don’t see how anyone can think Luton town with their dilapidated old facilities and poor league positions over the last 10-15 years (bar last years fluke) are a bigger football club than us. Edited May 28, 2022 by bris red 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Kal Bristol City have got a beautiful new training ground, you will be playing in front of 20,000 week in week out, oh and they are offering to double your wages Nah mate Luton won the Carabao in the 1980's I'm staying 1 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Kal Bristol City have got a beautiful new training ground, you will be playing in front of 20,000 week in week out, oh and they are offering to double your wages Nah mate Luton won the Carabao in the 1980's I'm staying think it was called the rumbelows back then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, bris red said: Give me a break. They were playing non-league football as recently as 2014 and spent the entirety of the last decade in either the conference or the basement. We are living in 2022 not the 1980s and I don’t see how anyone can think Luton town with their dilapidated old facilities and poor league positions over the last 10-15 years (bar last years fluke) are a bigger football club than us. As far as achievments go taking into account the last 40 years yes, in, reality Luton town will never be able to be considered a bigger club than us ever. Which makes the fact that clubs like them and there have been plenty since we dropped out of the top flight all the more frustrating. Edited May 28, 2022 by pillred Add comment 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodiesaffer Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 3 hours ago, sludge said: think it was called the rumbelows back then Milk acup I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 14 hours ago, cidered abroad said: All the mickey taking about Luton. They have been in FA Cup final and won the League Cup and played in the top tier since 1945 for a lot longer than we have. Poor stadium, not too many fans but still more success than BCFC in the last 75 years than us. We haven't been out of the league but only a couple of League Cup Semi Finals and four years in Division One. If we want to gloat, pick on a club like Rochdale or BRFC! If you read the internet I would suggest there is a lot more stuff from Luton dans incredulous that Naismith could take such a backward step and join us. A Luton fan on Twitter asked yesterday, responding to one of ours pointing out our average attendance and thinking he’d got one over Bristol City, “have you ever taken 40k to Wembley though?”……….”Twice” was the reply, “oh, fair play, didn’t realise that”. It’s not really us doing the Willy waving tbf. One good season and they think they are West Brom or something. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 9 hours ago, Bodiesaffer said: Milk acup I think Pedants’ corner: Littlewoods both the season they won and the following season when they were runners up to Forest. With a bit more “Mardon the youngster” success following us down to the 2nd leg and the mud bath at the Gate, our histories would be entwined enough for current debates to be resolved with a simple “yeah, but we’ll always have Wembley 89”. Have been to Kenilworth Road a few times since living away from Bristol and enjoy the atmosphere and (very) asymmetric stadium - much better than more modern bowls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 "Hell hath no fury like a football fan scorned." Just look at the Gas with Matt Taylor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 18 hours ago, Gazred said: Winger CBs are a rare breed indeed! Keith Curle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 17 hours ago, cidered abroad said: All the mickey taking about Luton. They have been in FA Cup final and won the League Cup and played in the top tier since 1945 for a lot longer than we have. Poor stadium, not too many fans but still more success than BCFC in the last 75 years than us. We haven't been out of the league but only a couple of League Cup Semi Finals and four years in Division One. If we want to gloat, pick on a club like Rochdale or BRFC! Think you’ll find it’s 9 years in the first division . However, you’re right they have a richer history than us but as things stand currently , we are a bigger attraction than them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 17 hours ago, cidered abroad said: All the mickey taking about Luton. They have been in FA Cup final and won the League Cup and played in the top tier since 1945 for a lot longer than we have. Poor stadium, not too many fans but still more success than BCFC in the last 75 years than us. We haven't been out of the league but only a couple of League Cup Semi Finals and four years in Division One. If we want to gloat, pick on a club like Rochdale or BRFC! This tends to happen quite a bit with teams in and around London, no matter how small they are. There is an excess of top class footballers looking for a team and pay packet, without having to move home. Stands to reason that the smaller clubs in and around London pick up those excess players and actually perform above what would be their their natural status, based on attendances and local population. Given Luton and also QPR both had an unfair advantage by allowing a plastic pitch, which most probably assisted them in being more successful than they would otherwise have been, during the 70's and 80's, their most recent successful period, since which time they've spent in the 3rd 4th and 5th tiers of English football. Purely hypothetical I know but, if we were that bit closer to the capital, I'm pretty confident we'd have surpassed the likes of Fulham, Palace, QPR, let alone those on the periphery like Watford and Reading. There is however one success Luton have had over us, which I don't think we could ever come near. That is, the most goals scored against one team in a football league match. Stand up and take a bow MR Joe Payne, for scoring 10 goals against Bristol Rovers in 1936. Luton Town and Joe Payne I salute you. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 16 minutes ago, Rich said: This tends to happen quite a bit with teams in and around London, no matter how small they are. There is an excess of top class footballers looking for a team and pay packet, without having to move home. Stands to reason that the smaller clubs in and around London pick up those excess players and actually perform above what would be their their natural status, based on attendances and local population. Given Luton and also QPR both had an unfair advantage by allowing a plastic pitch, which most probably assisted them in being more successful than they would otherwise have been, during the 70's and 80's, their most recent successful period, since which time they've spent in the 3rd 4th and 5th tiers of English football. Purely hypothetical I know but, if we were that bit closer to the capital, I'm pretty confident we'd have surpassed the likes of Fulham, Palace, QPR, let alone those on the periphery like Watford and Reading. There is however one success Luton have had over us, which I don't think we could ever come near. That is, the most goals scored against one team in a football league match. Stand up and take a bow MR Joe Payne, for scoring 10 goals against Bristol Rovers in 1936. Luton Town and Joe Payne I salute you. I don't think I have ever seen any other records regarding Joe Payne, but I have often wondered how many goals he scored in other games against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 27/05/2022 at 11:41, petehinton said: Fair play, that’s a hell of a signing, a hell of a scoop by the OP & one of the most under the radar signings I’ve ever seen us make as a City fan! Media way off the scent. Nice one Nige! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Sir Geoff said: Keith Curle. Ha red was replying to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I don't think I have ever seen any other records regarding Joe Payne, but I have often wondered how many goals he scored in other games against them. He only played about 119 games due to the WW2. Joe Payne (footballer, born 1914) - Wikipedia I note in the picture of him scoring one of "those goals" Bristol Rovers aren't wearing their famous quarters, perhaps they hadn't stolen them at that time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Looks a very good capture in Kal, 2 more in and 4 or 6 out and we are well set and moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rich said: He only played about 119 games due to the WW2. Joe Payne (footballer, born 1914) - Wikipedia I note in the picture of him scoring one of "those goals" Bristol Rovers aren't wearing their famous quarters, perhaps they hadn't stolen them at that time. I have just looked too and discovered that it was his first senior game as a striker, until then he had played as a half back (defensive midfielder in current parlance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Just now, Port Said Red said: I have just looked too and discovered that it was his first senior game as a striker, until then he had played as a half back (defensive midfielder in current parlance) Even better performance then. I shouldn't laugh really, but, what the hell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Ha red was replying to me I would add Clive Whitehead who, like Curle, played right wing, full back and centre back. Though not all at once. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 1 hour ago, chinapig said: I would add Clive Whitehead who, like Curle, played right wing, full back and centre back. Though not all at once. I was upset when Whitehead stopped playing as a winger for us. Loved watching him skin a full-back. I recall him saying he'd had enough of being kicked all game, which full backs got away with in the 70s to be fair. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Rich said: This tends to happen quite a bit with teams in and around London, no matter how small they are. There is an excess of top class footballers looking for a team and pay packet, without having to move home. Stands to reason that the smaller clubs in and around London pick up those excess players and actually perform above what would be their their natural status, based on attendances and local population. Given Luton and also QPR both had an unfair advantage by allowing a plastic pitch, which most probably assisted them in being more successful than they would otherwise have been, during the 70's and 80's, their most recent successful period, since which time they've spent in the 3rd 4th and 5th tiers of English football. Purely hypothetical I know but, if we were that bit closer to the capital, I'm pretty confident we'd have surpassed the likes of Fulham, Palace, QPR, let alone those on the periphery like Watford and Reading. There is however one success Luton have had over us, which I don't think we could ever come near. That is, the most goals scored against one team in a football league match. Stand up and take a bow MR Joe Payne, for scoring 10 goals against Bristol Rovers in 1936. Luton Town and Joe Payne I salute you. I played on the plastic pitch at Kenilworth Road when they were still in the First Division. It was awful. Massive bounce and totally unpredictable as it had massive tears and divots in it everywhere. Terrible skin rash if you ever attempted a slide tackle. Made worse by the sand they spread on it in an effort to deaden the bounce. Once was enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Rich said: Even better performance then. I shouldn't laugh really, but, what the hell. It's a record that I very much doubt will ever be beaten in mine or anyones lifetime, a very unwanted record which will give every city fan for all eternety something to laugh about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 17 hours ago, Port Said Red said: I have just looked too and discovered that it was his first senior game as a striker, until then he had played as a half back (defensive midfielder in current parlance) I'd forgotten that story. I had a football book/mag with that game as a full page feature. I kept it for ages, it used to make me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 16 hours ago, Red Skin said: I played on the plastic pitch at Kenilworth Road when they were still in the First Division. It was awful. Massive bounce and totally unpredictable as it had massive tears and divots in it everywhere. Terrible skin rash if you ever attempted a slide tackle. Made worse by the sand they spread on it in an effort to deaden the bounce. Once was enough. Fair play to you, was that in a professional capacity? I remember seeing games where the opposition were really struggling with the surface speed and bounce. Ok if you're used to playing on hard surfaces but the likes of Dave Rodgers had no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 27/05/2022 at 19:46, cidered abroad said: He appears to be the complete player who can perform in almost every position except goalkeeper. So where do we think he will fit? Goalie, knowing us. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 27/05/2022 at 19:45, The Gasbuster said: Yep, great to not have 50+ pages of speculation & argument Think we’ll probably still manage they TBF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 30/05/2022 at 14:49, Rich said: Fair play to you, was that in a professional capacity? I remember seeing games where the opposition were really struggling with the surface speed and bounce. Ok if you're used to playing on hard surfaces but the likes of Dave Rodgers had no chance. Very far from professional, Rich. My youth team hired it for a charity game. Think that was the problem. Any Tom, Dick and Harry could rent it and play on it. Took a real battering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Red Skin said: Very far from professional, Rich. My youth team hired it for a charity game. Think that was the problem. Any Tom, Dick and Harry could rent it and play on it. Took a real battering. The pitch, or your team? Closest I ever got was Keynsham Towns pitch, as a youth. Edited May 31, 2022 by Rich addition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) On 29/05/2022 at 15:27, Rich said: Given Luton and also QPR both had an unfair advantage by allowing a plastic pitch, which most probably assisted them in being more successful than they would otherwise have been, during the 70's and 80's, their most recent successful period, since which time they've spent in the 3rd 4th and 5th tiers of English football. Of the 4 clubs who had plastic pitches I don’t think it’s a coincidence that 3 of them had a degree of success whilst using artificial turf. QPR and Oldham were both promoted to the top flight and Luton reached 2 League Cup finals whilst maintaining their place in the old 1st Division. I never saw a game live at a ground with one of those pitches but I remember watching Midweek Sports Special as a child and seeing the ball bounce around everyone’s heads whenever they showed highlights from a game at Boundary Park There was a plastic pitch at South Street that was open for anyone to use, first time I played on it I went in for a sliding tackle on one of my mates...I didn’t make that mistake again. Edited June 1, 2022 by Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Of the 4 clubs who had plastic pitches I don’t think it’s a coincidence that 3 of them had a degree of success whilst using artificial turf. QPR and Oldham were both promoted to the top flight and Luton reached 2 League Cup finals whilst maintaining their place in the old 1st Division. I never saw a game live at a ground with one of those pitches but I remember watching Midweek Sports Special as a child and seeing the ball bounce around everyone’s heads whenever they showed highlights from a game at Boundary Park There was a plastic pitch at South Street that was open for anyone to use, first time I played on it I went in for a sliding tackle on one of my mates...I didn’t make that mistake again. I only ever saw two games live, one at Luton and one at PNE. It was an odd experience certainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq8EzrTfDwA&ab_channel=BristolCity Edited June 1, 2022 by BCFC Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 A level headed Luton’s fans thoughts , for those interested https://youtu.be/oTnTlTIjJjI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 45 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: A level headed Luton’s fans thoughts , for those interested https://youtu.be/oTnTlTIjJjI Thanks for the link to his "forts"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 According to this he selected us in preference to a number of suitors https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/swansea-city-transfer-revelation-emerges-involving-bristol-city-summer-signing/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) So it turns out Luton were lying when they claimed they knew nothing about Kal's move. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/nathan-jones-kal-naismith-bristol-7231675 In the spirit of Luton fans at the time I demand an apology and a sanction of some kind from the EFL. Edited June 21, 2022 by chinapig 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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