Stefan Bajic - Signing confirmed

[KegCity]

2 hours ago, ORANGE500 said:

I assume you're referring to Massengo,  Over 70 appearances 0 goals 1 assist he's not a strong tackler doesn't have a good passing range he's not quick or a goalscorer makes mistakes every game just what does he do to be rated so highly by some? Just cannot see it. 

Open your eyes

[Fuber]

8 minutes ago, Simon bristol said:

I like massengo but im not seeing a host of clubs from around the world get into a bidding war for him at this point.

To be fair - we did reject an offer from Freiburg 12 months ago.

Fact of the matter is, in this climate post COVID, barely any clubs are stumping up money period in the current market. Ourselves key among them, small tribunal fees and straight free agent signings.

It's for the same reason what offers we have received for Semenyo back in January were laughable, who is technically more of a commodity irrespective of the market being a forward player.

[Port Said Red]

4 hours ago, Robbored said:

Signing another French speaking player………especially a guy he knows well………you never know………

Atkinson and Klose both speak French and Weimann is ok at it apparently. He also has his father and some siblings here so it's not like the kid had been starved of his native language. Plus his English is good enough to joke around with the other lads on some of the videos.

I think it's good to hear that he helped sell the club to Bajic, but I don't think it's indicative of his own plans unfortunately.

[exAtyeoMax]

5 hours ago, pogue malone said:

Ho Ho Ho he,s bajic you knooow (pilot 1970s band)

Never believe it's not so… 

[ORANGE500]

8 hours ago, GrahamC said:

So which one of his cross that Weimann volleyed in against Millwall or the pass that slipped in Semenyo at Preston wasn’t an assist?

Just curious.

I think I've included his assists in my assessment of over 70 appearances in 3 seasons. If you think 1 or 2 suggests an  outstanding  performer that's up to you. 

[Monkeh]

33 minutes ago, ORANGE500 said:

I think I've included his assists in my assessment of over 70 appearances in 3 seasons. If you think 1 or 2 suggests an  outstanding  performer that's up to you. 

Can you include tackles headers interceptions pass completion dribbles and ball retention please

As there is alot more to a midfielder the just assists especially one who isn't classed as a creative midfielder 

[Curr Avon]

10 hours ago, Robbored said:

Why do you suppose that plenty of ‘bigger’ clubs here and in France are showing interest in HNM if he’s as crap as you’re suggesting?

Because they believe he's made THREE assists?

[Ian M]

11 hours ago, Porto Red said:

Can I just add that with each potentially decent-looking signing we make in which the CEO is not weirdly and repulsively front of stage, the more I f*cking love Richard Gould?

I mean it's entirely possible for him to speak with the same corporate mumbo-jumbo as Ashton but if he has no interest in taking the limelight then how can we ever know to dislike him? 

Keep it up!

[cidered abroad]

11 hours ago, Porto Red said:

Can I just add that with each potentially decent-looking signing we make in which the CEO is not weirdly and repulsively front of stage, the more I f*cking love Richard Gould?

When you say "decent looking" are you referring to his pretty face or his standard of shot saving?

I always believed that to be a City goalkeeper, one had to have enormous hands, have a slightly large belly and be about 5ft 10inches in old money; Gibbo and Cashley!

[CiderJar]

51 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

I always believed that to be a City goalkeeper, one had to have enormous hands, have a slightly large belly and be about 5ft 10inches in old money; Gibbo and Cashley!

Was the last keeper we had in the building of that ilk Frankie Fielding? - height that is, not so much belly.

[GrahamC]

4 hours ago, ORANGE500 said:

I think I've included his assists in my assessment of over 70 appearances in 3 seasons. If you think 1 or 2 suggests an  outstanding  performer that's up to you. 

Depends what you think his job is, I suppose.

I was pointing out that you said he had one assist & I could think of two off the top of my head.

I have never said he was “outstanding” & for what it’s worth have said a couple of times I’d sell him at the right price, but as that clearly hasn’t happened, I can see that it might yet be worth persevering with someone who isn’t even 21 yet (tomorrow, by the way).

[Mr Popodopolous]

Welcome Stefan.

What type of goalkeeper is he- ballplaying, old school...something else?

[bcfc01]

17 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Welcome Stefan.

What type of goalkeeper is he- ballplaying, old school...something else?

He's only 20 so still developing I suppose.

But his distribution surely can't be any worse than Bentley or O'Leary ?

[Mr Popodopolous]

2 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

He's only 20 so still developing I suppose.

But his distribution surely can't be any worse than Bentley or O'Leary ?

Well yeah- plenty of time on his side.

Bentley at Brentford had not bad distribution IIRC although that could have been down to how they played too- think a number of our players with questionable distribution for GK or passing in outfield in recent years have been affected by how we've set up tactically at times.

[bcfc01]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Well yeah- plenty of time on his side.

Bentley at Brentford had not bad distribution IIRC although that could have been down to how they played too- think a number of our players with questionable distribution for GK or passing in outfield in recent years have been affected by how we've set up tactically at times.

Bentley had a habit of holding on to the ball too long and then lumping it upfield only for it to come straight back at us. That wasn't tactical, it was his lack of confidence in playing out. He seems to have improved a lot in that respect. But his kicking is poor and can put the team under pressure  - either straight to the opposition or out of play. He really needs to work hard at that imo.

 

[Mr Popodopolous]

56 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

Bentley had a habit of holding on to the ball too long and then lumping it upfield only for it to come straight back at us. That wasn't tactical, it was his lack of confidence in playing out. He seems to have improved a lot in that respect. But his kicking is poor and can put the team under pressure  - either straight to the opposition or out of play. He really needs to work hard at that imo.

 

Think Brentford fans might have a different view in respect of his time there- although Raya as I say a superior option for them clearly.

Holding onto it too long and lumping it up field- well if you're outnumbered in CM or don't play out from the back that well as a team, it's not too surprising at times.

Edited July 6, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous

[ExiledAjax]

7 hours ago, Ian M said:

I mean it's entirely possible for him to speak with the same corporate mumbo-jumbo as Ashton but if he has no interest in taking the limelight then how can we ever know to dislike him? 

Keep it up!

He doesn't. He's much more straight talking.

[Davefevs]

4 hours ago, Logical-City said:

Correct I think it’s time to push Bentley out. There is somewhat of a love in with him but the facts are Brentford decided to let him go as they looked to progress there promotion aspirations.
Before the first lockdown and football stopped in 2020 Lee Johnson dropped him leading to an upturn in form with Mannepa taking his place.

Holden dropped him at a point for form.

Again last season Pearson dropped him leading to an upturn in our form.

I can’t remember a keeper which has been in goal during a period we have leaked goals for fun and has seen off 2 managers all 3 dropping him yet is still held in such high regard by supporters

I feel many of you are blinded by the Hollywood saves and miss the poor communication skills, kicking and weak palms on saves which have lead to many tap ins which could have been avoided over recent seasons.

The league positions and goals conceded point to this and management at Brentford and Bristol City have clearly identified it

I don’t think Pete was suggesting pushing Bentley out because he isn’t good enough, more hopefully we have signed someone that can improve upon him.

Bentley is absolutely fine for where we are going, middle eight, top half.  Questions about whether he’s promotion capable, but he’s one of the players I’m pretty happy to have as first choice.  Would cost a lot of money to go and recruit someone like Michael Cooper, and expect him to be Champ-ready to replace Bents from day one.

[ExiledAjax]

3 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I don’t think Pete was suggesting pushing Bentley out because he isn’t good enough, more hopefully we have signed someone that can improve upon him.

Bentley is absolutely fine for where we are going, middle eight, top half.  Questions about whether he’s promotion capable, but he’s one of the players I’m pretty happy to have as first choice.  Would cost a lot of money to go and recruit someone like Michael Cooper, and expect him to be Champ-ready to replace Bents from day one.

I think Bentley is good enough to be part of a top 6 squad. For me he's not the player that takes a top 12 squad and elevates it to be top 6. However, with the right outfield players in front of him he's capable enough to be in a team that gets promoted.

As you say, it's also far too expensive to replace him with a keeper is absolutely better than him and is ready to be that exceptional player that elevates the rest of the squad.

 

[Davefevs]

2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

I think Bentley is good enough to be part of a top 6 squad. For me he's not the player that takes a top 12 squad and elevates it to be top 6. However, with the right outfield players in front of him he's capable enough to be in a team that gets promoted.

As you say, it's also far too expensive to replace him with a keeper is absolutely better than him and is ready to be that exceptional player that elevates the rest of the squad.

 

Agree  

[Port Said Red]

7 hours ago, cidered abroad said:

When you say "decent looking" are you referring to his pretty face or his standard of shot saving?

I always believed that to be a City goalkeeper, one had to have enormous hands, have a slightly large belly and be about 5ft 10inches in old money; Gibbo and Cashley!

It's an area of the game that has changed so much really. I remember my old man being disgusted at large amounts of money being spent on goalkeepers in 70s 80s and 90s. "How much more can they do than a few of the blokes on the Downs?"

But now they have to be footballers and sometimes playmakers well as shot stoppers.

[Betty Swallocks]

6 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

It's an area of the game that has changed so much really. I remember my old man being disgusted at large amounts of money being spent on goalkeepers in 70s 80s and 90s. "How much more can they do than a few of the blokes on the Downs?"

But now they have to be footballers and sometimes playmakers well as shot stoppers.

Goalkeepers in football have changed massively in the last 20 years in the same way that wicketkeepers have had to in cricket. 
I might be wrong in my assumption but as Adam Gilchrist changed how wicketkeeping was viewed in the latter much like Manuel Neuer did for football. 

[Davefevs]

1 hour ago, Betty Swallocks said:

Goalkeepers in football have changed massively in the last 20 years in the same way that wicketkeepers have had to in cricket. 
I might be wrong in my assumption but as Adam Gilchrist changed how wicketkeeping was viewed in the latter much like Manuel Neuer did for football. 

I’ve got his wicky gloves (signed) at home from the Aussie Tour over here.

[Chivs]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

I’ve got his wicky gloves (signed) at home from the Aussie Tour over here.

Does Adam know about this?

[CiderJar]

On 06/07/2022 at 11:26, GrahamC said:

Depends what you think his job is, I suppose.

I was pointing out that you said he had one assist & I could think of two off the top of my head.

I have never said he was “outstanding” & for what it’s worth have said a couple of times I’d sell him at the right price, but as that clearly hasn’t happened, I can see that it might yet be worth persevering with someone who isn’t even 21 yet (tomorrow, by the way).

The "assists" metric is an interesting one isn't it? How many times did Massengo assist the assister? Maybe @Davefevs has the data? I remember a run from his own half at QPR where he crossed to Weimann in the six yard box who did well to set up Martin to score. Having said that I also remember a pass to the opposition at home from which they scored. But as you point out he is only just 21.

[KegCity]

Anyone using goals and assists to analyse a centre midfielder knows nothing about football. It’s boring to read.

Edited July 8, 2022 by KegCity

[Davefevs]

39 minutes ago, CiderJar said:

The "assists" metric is an interesting one isn't it? How many times did Massengo assist the assister? Maybe @Davefevs has the data? I remember a run from his own half at QPR where he crossed to Weimann in the six yard box who did well to set up Martin to score. Having said that I also remember a pass to the opposition at home from which they scored. But as you point out he is only just 21.

4 “second assists” according to Wyscout.

Cardiff 2, QPR and Barnsley.

15 minutes ago, KegCity said:

Anyone using goals and assists to analyse a centre midfielder knows nothing about football. It’s boring to read.

So agree….albeit I might not as far as “knows nothing about football”.

Out of interest, I spent some time last night looking at HNM’s stats compared to Flynn Downes who’s just gone to West Ham for £9m (plus add-ons).  He did get 1 goal last season, but the only real place he excelled over Han, was in his general passing stats (and receiving the ball too).  Of course, in Downes case, that is hugely weighted in his favour because of the style Swansea play.

Downes is 23, 2 1/2 years older than Han.  One goal and two assists didn’t scare West Ham off!!!

[1960maaan]

20 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

4 “second assists” according to Wyscout.

Cardiff 2, QPR and Barnsley.

So agree….albeit I might not as far as “knows nothing about football”.

Out of interest, I spent some time last night looking at HNM’s stats compared to Flynn Downes who’s just gone to West Ham for £9m (plus add-ons).  He did get 1 goal last season, but the only real place he excelled over Han, was in his general passing stats (and receiving the ball too).  Of course, in Downes case, that is hugely weighted in his favour because of the style Swansea play.

Downes is 23, 2 1/2 years older than Han.  One goal and two assists didn’t scare West Ham off!!!

I think that anyone playing for us should have a massive caveat against his name

                          *playing in a poor passing side*

We haven't looked after the ball at all over the last 2/3 years. That must massively impact on MF metrics more than any others. Defenders still block, win headers. Forwards still score & assist, but if you have very poor possession numbers and you end up having to be more direct, those midfield stats aren't going to be great. 

 

[KegCity]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

4 “second assists” according to Wyscout.

Cardiff 2, QPR and Barnsley.

So agree….albeit I might not as far as “knows nothing about football”.

Out of interest, I spent some time last night looking at HNM’s stats compared to Flynn Downes who’s just gone to West Ham for £9m (plus add-ons).  He did get 1 goal last season, but the only real place he excelled over Han, was in his general passing stats (and receiving the ball too).  Of course, in Downes case, that is hugely weighted in his favour because of the style Swansea play.

Downes is 23, 2 1/2 years older than Han.  One goal and two assists didn’t scare West Ham off!!!

It’s like counting the clean sheets a striker was involved in. Almost entirely irrelevant and says nothing about the player. 

[Davefevs]

42 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

I think that anyone playing for us should have a massive caveat against his name

                          *playing in a poor passing side*

We haven't looked after the ball at all over the last 2/3 years. That must massively impact on MF metrics more than any others. Defenders still block, win headers. Forwards still score & assist, but if you have very poor possession numbers and you end up having to be more direct, those midfield stats aren't going to be great. 

 

When I prep a “stats-pack” for Harry and his Scouting Group, I include some stuff re team style too.  Wyscout does have a couple of metrics that “PAdj” - possession adjusted, but it is only a couple.  That gives him a bit more context than just player v player.

[RedM]

I've only read part of this thread, and obviously its mainly about the new signing and where he fits in, will Max go on loan etc. But has this been considered, maybe Bentley might leave us? Has he only got a year left? He might want to play in the premier League after seeing Brentford up there and wonder 'what if'.

He's a good age and ticks a lot of boxes for some clubs I would think?

I just wanted to throw this into the mix after reading a lot of 'is Bentley good enough for us' type posts

[Taz]

38 minutes ago, RedM said:

I've only read part of this thread, and obviously its mainly about the new signing and where he fits in, will Max go on loan etc. But has this been considered, maybe Bentley might leave us? Has he only got a year left? He might want to play in the premier League after seeing Brentford up there and wonder 'what if'.

He's a good age and ticks a lot of boxes for some clubs I would think?

I just wanted to throw this into the mix after reading a lot of 'is Bentley good enough for us' type posts

I think he's been brought in to directly compete with Bentley, and possibly/probably take over the number 1 shirt next season, if Bentley does leave. 

Sending Max out to league 1, hopefully getting regular minutes in, we will keep a close eye on him to see if it really is worth taking up an extra year or two with him, or just setting up for a parting of the ways. It could well be that they don't think Max is quite ready/up for the Championship yet, but with a years experience at the next level down, it could make him a better goalkeeper.

There were clearly issues of some description with Bentley last season, hence the extended run that Max had. Whilst we seemed to play better football from the back when Max started playing, we conceded quite a few goals as well - although admittedly we did come up against Fulham, but were also conceding around 2 or 3 goals a game for quite a while afterwards as well. The fact that the team wasn't really settled then didn't help either, so maybe a prolonged spell away would do him good. 

Max is a decent number 2, but personally if I was him I would want to be playing regularly at his age.

Back to Bajic, time will tell, but I do think this signing is more of a progression signing to replace Bentley (at some point).

[RedM]

56 minutes ago, Taz said:

I think he's been brought in to directly compete with Bentley, and possibly/probably take over the number 1 shirt next season, if Bentley does leave. 

Sending Max out to league 1, hopefully getting regular minutes in, we will keep a close eye on him to see if it really is worth taking up an extra year or two with him, or just setting up for a parting of the ways. It could well be that they don't think Max is quite ready/up for the Championship yet, but with a years experience at the next level down, it could make him a better goalkeeper.

There were clearly issues of some description with Bentley last season, hence the extended run that Max had. Whilst we seemed to play better football from the back when Max started playing, we conceded quite a few goals as well - although admittedly we did come up against Fulham, but were also conceding around 2 or 3 goals a game for quite a while afterwards as well. The fact that the team wasn't really settled then didn't help either, so maybe a prolonged spell away would do him good. 

Max is a decent number 2, but personally if I was him I would want to be playing regularly at his age.

Back to Bajic, time will tell, but I do think this signing is more of a progression signing to replace Bentley (at some point).

Good points.

Its a difficult position isn't it. Any other position can get rotated, whether starting the match or off the bench. A keeper can spend months as a sub without getting league game time. Often then the second keeper is sent out to get experience at another team, which of course is no good if your keeper gets injured or sent off there and then. 

I don't know what the answer is, if one is needed. Maybe being allowed to have a 4th sub, as long as its a keeper? Usually when a keeper is subbed during a match (which is rare) unless it is due to injury its seen as a negative thing, why not treat the position like any other and have good competition and equality between them? 

Yeah, probably a stupid idea, but stranger rules have been made!

[Jerseybean]

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/premier-league-bristol-city-bajic-7318007

[BS4 on Tour...]

On 16/06/2022 at 20:13, Snufflelufagus said:

I bet his now fiance replied when he popped the question 'Yes your a keeper'

... although, as the forum pedant, and with extreme apologies, I bet she really said “you’re a keeper” - I’m so sorry ...

[RedRock]

I like Bents. Not outstanding, but solid. Most of the time, comfortably a top six keeper.

Needs to improve on dominating his area and distribution. Think he has the mental and physical abilities to do that.

My one worry is his confidence. When it takes a knock it invariably triggers a dip in form - not just for one game, but a series. That’s more difficult to address and probably why we’ve decided we need quality back-up. 

 

[Negan]

6 hours ago, RedRock said:

I like Bents. Not outstanding, but solid. Most of the time, comfortably a top six keeper.

Needs to improve on dominating his area and distribution. Think he has the mental and physical abilities to do that.

My one worry is his confidence. When it takes a knock it invariably triggers a dip in form - not just for one game, but a series. That’s more difficult to address and probably why we’ve decided we need quality back-up. 

 

That's just every player though, no matter the position. Bents in my opinion is top 3 keepers in the league, put him in the Watford, Norwich, West Brom sides and he'd look even better. Our biggest problem is being so bad defensively. Which in turn leads to Bentley having more to do, so he'll eventually make mistakes. I'd say every year he earns us 7-10 points on his own. Really do hope we're doing everything we can to get him to sign a new contract, can easily keep going as he is now for another 4/5 years. Saves us having to find someone of his quality again. Having said all of that if Bajic can come in and genuinely push him then great. I think Nige might start easing Bajic in more after Christmas if Bents still hasn't signed a contract. 

[Taz]

Are we still waiting on permits/visa for final clearance on this? Hasn't been named at all in either game so assume he's still not able to play? Does that mean he can't train also?

[DaveF]

6 minutes ago, Taz said:

Are we still waiting on permits/visa for final clearance on this? Hasn't been named at all in either game so assume he's still not able to play? Does that mean he can't train also?

Hes injured.

[Davefevs]

8 minutes ago, Taz said:

Are we still waiting on permits/visa for final clearance on this? Hasn't been named at all in either game so assume he's still not able to play? Does that mean he can't train also?

1 minute ago, DaveF said:

Hes injured.

You could both be right.

Re WP, Zian Flemming, Millwall’s new signing is still waiting for his paperwork to come through, so couldn’t play yesterday.

[Merrick's Marvels]

1 hour ago, Taz said:

Are we still waiting on permits/visa for final clearance on this? Hasn't been named at all in either game so assume he's still not able to play? Does that mean he can't train also?

It's the Home Office - the very definition of a shambles. 

[Port Said Red]

2 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

It's the Home Office - the very definition of a shambles. 

You could write to your MP? It's not like they are busy with other things right now.... Oh wait .

[Davefevs]

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Stefan-bajic-ancien-de-saint-etienne-c-est-a-bristol-que-je-vais-le-plus-progresser/1343541
 

Interview with Stefan.

If you have an iPad / iPhone, there is an auto translate button “aA”.

[RobinTuga]

Quote

After Ligue 1 with Saint-Étienne, his training club, and Ligue 2 with Pau for a four-month trial from February to May, Stefan Bajic had a decisive choice to make for his future. The young goalkeeper (20 years old) opted at the beginning of July for an adventure at Bristol. He signed for the next three seasons. After an English lesson on Wednesday, the U-21 international explained to us the reasons that pushed him to cross the Channel to play in the Championship.

"Why did you choose Bristol?
I was coming off a successful gamble at Pau. Bristol came to us with information. It all clicked when I visited their facilities. I was impressed, I spoke with the members of the staff (coach, assistant, goalkeeper trainer, physical trainer). I liked their ambitious speech and I felt that it was the best place to continue to progress.

Before this visit, how did you feel about this English interest?
I was a bit like any Frenchman when it comes to the Championship: I didn't know much about it. This Championship has nothing to do with Ligue 2, there is a very good level. I was able to see that by watching my team's friendlies. I've had the chance to play in L1 and L2: I see the level between the five best in L2 and the second part of the table in L1. It's really an intermediate league.

"I was also in contact with Valenciennes. I hesitated for a long time because it was a very interesting project to confirm in L2.

Did you have other possible destinations before making this choice?
I was also in contact with Valenciennes. I hesitated for a long time because it was a very interesting project to confirm in L2 after four months in Pau. Going to England is a risk but I chose Bristol because I thought that it was there that I would make the most progress in the long term. I am convinced that they will help me to reach new heights.

As a goalkeeper who thinks a lot about the evolution of the position, how can the Bristol club help you?
Before I went there, I analysed the Championship matches. It's a very physical championship. The goalkeeper is much less protected there than in France. In the air, I'll have to be twice as good. There is also the management of my area. A goalkeeper must not only be good on the line. I have to be higher up in my position, manage the depth which is one of my strong points. My footwork too. In England, it is very developed. The blocks are higher.

Is there a certain amount of risk involved when you join the 17th (out of 24) in the Championship?
There is always some risk in a new project. If I had signed at VA, there would have been another element of risk. For me, there is no good or bad project. There is one and it's me through what I do that makes it good or bad.

How is your adaptation going so far?
I am recovering from a wrist operation. In February, I injured myself. I was in pain but I didn't know I had a scaphoid fracture. It was only at the end of the season that I had an X-ray and it was detected. The club doesn't want to take any risks and it takes a few more weeks to recover. I'm also working on the side: the footwork, I'm doing lower body strength training."

Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

I don't think it was known what sort of injury it was (or maybe it was, I can be a bit aloof). But from the man himself, should be a couple more weeks while he's recovering from surgery.

[phantom]

24 minutes ago, RobinTuga said:

I don't think it was known what sort of injury it was (or maybe it was, I can be a bit aloof). But from the man himself, should be a couple more weeks while he's recovering from surgery.

It was known that he had a wrist injury and had surgery 

[RobinTuga]

7 minutes ago, phantom said:

It was known that he had a wrist injury and had surgery 

I need to start paying more attention :laugh:.

[GrahamC]

Certainly creates a bit of a dilemma, we can loan Max out but then wouldn’t be able to recall until January & that would mean once this lad was fit, he’d be back up to Bentley without us really ever seeing him play.

Ironically not so much an issue if Bentley got injured after Max was loaned out, because we would then be allowed to make an emergency loan but Wiles-Richards would start the season on the bench as it stands if we do let Max go.

[Major Isewater]

48 minutes ago, RobinTuga said:

I don't think it was known what sort of injury it was (or maybe it was, I can be a bit aloof). But from the man himself, should be a couple more weeks while he's recovering from surgery.

This country needs more loofs don’t worry.

[Major Isewater]

2 hours ago, Davefevs said:

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Stefan-bajic-ancien-de-saint-etienne-c-est-a-bristol-que-je-vais-le-plus-progresser/1343541
 

Interview with Stefan.

If you have an iPad / iPhone, there is an auto translate button “aA”.

No need old boy, je parle parfaitement bien le français. 
 

[Jerseybean]

3 hours ago, Davefevs said:

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Stefan-bajic-ancien-de-saint-etienne-c-est-a-bristol-que-je-vais-le-plus-progresser/1343541
 

Interview with Stefan.

If you have an iPad / iPhone, there is an auto translate button “aA”.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/new-bristol-city-signing-makes-7334350

[devoncider]

Exeter have just signed Jamal Blackman, so highly unlikely Max is heading down the M5

[Davefevs]

16 minutes ago, devoncider said:

Exeter have just signed Jamal Blackman, so highly unlikely Max is heading down the M5

Guess they couldn’t wait.

[devoncider]

1 minute ago, Davefevs said:

Guess they couldn’t wait.

A good signing for them I think, and at 28 Blackman probably wants to be #1 so a good move for all

[phantom]

24 minutes ago, devoncider said:

Exeter have just signed Jamal Blackman, so highly unlikely Max is heading down the M5

He was never going South on the M5

[Monkeh]

2 minutes ago, phantom said:

He was never going South on the M5

Bloody roadworks/traffic

[devoncider]

13 minutes ago, phantom said:

He was never going South on the M5

apart from when we played Argyle the other day!

[Lanterne Rouge]

3 hours ago, phantom said:

He was never going South on the M5

 

3 hours ago, Monkeh said:

Bloody roadworks/traffic

Well, if yesterday was anything to go by, he`d still be in a tailback around Tiverton.

[Davefevs]

Cisse playing his part.

 

[GrahamC]

4 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Cisse playing his part.

 

Very interesting & as you say, gives a greater explanation as to what Cisse actually does.

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, GrahamC said:

Very interesting & as you say, gives a greater explanation as to what Cisse actually does.

Someone told me he is spending more time “office based” and if that is adding “pro knowledge” into the recruitment department that is good news imho.  He has definitely been active in forging links with French Ligue 1 clubs.

[GrahamC]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Someone told me he is spending more time “office based” and if that is adding “pro knowledge” into the recruitment department that is good news imho.  He has definitely been active in forging links with French Ligue 1 clubs.

It is noticeable that he rarely appears in the training pitch videos so this makes a great deal of sense.

As well as being multi lingual he has played in France & Portugal, so will know plenty of people involved in their domestic football.

[Mendip City]

2 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Someone told me he is spending more time “office based” and if that is adding “pro knowledge” into the recruitment department that is good news imho.  He has definitely been active in forging links with French Ligue 1 clubs.

Hopefully he’s looking for a new version of himself!!! What a find that would be right now!

[formerly known as ivan]

Christ, forgot this bloke existed already!

[Simon bristol]

Thats really interesting,,, does anyone know how bajic is getting on in terms of fitness?

[1960maaan]

He was training last week, some ball work I think but not full on. They won't rush him back though.

Edited August 11, 2022 by 1960maaan

[Davefevs]

According to Bristol Post, Bajic travelled yesterday and was on third-keeper duty instead of Wiles-Richards.