Popular Post bcfc01 Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2023 Two goals from open play 3 points to quell any lingering doubts from some about relegation (we've been safe for weeks but hey-ho) Weimann back on the score sheet (and what a goal it was) Scotts first league goal of the season Taylor-Clark debut Scotts performance today - a joy to watch and no booking (one game to go) Andy King showing he's not done yet - a very good performance No bloody injuries Feel free to add (negatives not wanted thanks) Due deference to Ian Drury with the title (ask yer dads young 'uns) 42 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Four clean sheets in seven games 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Our first goal from outside the box this season. Another clean sheet. Starting to be a great run of results in the league at AG. No booking for Scott. Needs to manage that for one more game to avoid a two match suspension. Edited March 11, 2023 by cityexile 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 We get to see Scott at least 4 more times before he leaves in the summer. His quality shone today 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post formerly known as ivan Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2023 As good as Scott was today, King deserves special praise. I’d written him off, especially as a centre back! But he was very good today all things considered, age, lack of game time etc… His ball into Weimann for the goal was very clever. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Sending away fans home miserable. Not to sound like a ******* but we’ve given too many shit teams a nice day out. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 It's nice to enjoy a stress free end to the season. Mid table is a decent season. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Super said: It's nice to enjoy a stress free end to the season. Mid table is a decent season. Took the words right out of my mouth. Enjoy the stress free end to the season everyone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Alex Scott continues to show how good he is now, and glimpses of how good he could become. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Summer. Buddy Holly The Working Folly Good Golly Miss Molly And Boats 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 A solid performance and victory shown worldwide on Sky TV. Will enhance our image/brand/fan-base . . . and underline the fact that there really is only one team in Bristol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Thought King was excellent today 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Summer. Buddy Holly The Working Folly Good Golly Miss Molly And Boats Why don`t you get back into bed? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 53 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Due deference to Ian Drury with the title (ask yer dads young 'uns) My Dad wouldn't have known, but I can tell you Ian Dury would have hit you with his rhythm stick for giving his name an extra r. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 51 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Two goals from open play 3 points to quell any lingering doubts from some about relegation (we've been safe for weeks but hey-ho) Weimann back on the score sheet (and what a goal it was) Scotts first league goal of the season Taylor-Clark League debut Scotts performance today - a joy to watch and no booking (one game to go) Andy King showing he's not done yet - a very good performance No bloody injuries Feel free to add (negatives not wanted thanks) Due deference to Ian Drury with the title (ask yer dads young 'uns) Being pedantic, sorry. 34 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: As good as Scott was today, King deserves special praise. I’d written him off, especially as a centre back! But he was very good today all things considered, age, lack of game time etc… His ball into Weimann for the goal was very clever. He’s played most of his career in a more attacking midfield role and in a game where we controlled possession I thought he passed it well today, little probing passes here, nicely weighted passes there. But he got his toe in several times today. As you say, good pass to Weimann (think it was Sykes run that attracted the full-back). He isn’t gonna play every week, but you can see why Nige wants him around on match day and at Failand. He seems to enjoy bringing on the kids too. All allegedly on a v.low wage. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Summer. Buddy Holly The Working Folly Good Golly Miss Molly And Boats Hammersmith Palais, the Bolshoi Ballet Jump back in the alley and nanny goats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 1.9 points per game over the last 10. xG par of 1.8 points per game over the last 10 games. Over a period of games results are consistent with performances, and both are consistent with top 4 seasonal form. GD is +0.5 per game over the last ten. That's also what you expect from a top four team. Edited March 11, 2023 by ExiledAjax 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Let’s not forget we got a win and a clean sheet with one fit centre back, no fit defensive midfielders and a bench that didn’t even comprise 50% senior players. Imagine how good we’ll be once we can put a team out! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Hammersmith Palais, the Bolshoi Ballet Jump back in the alley and nanny goats Something nice to study, phoning up a buddy Being in my nuddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Only one league defeat in twelve since Boxing Day? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, bcfc01 said: Two goals from open play 3 points to quell any lingering doubts from some about relegation (we've been safe for weeks but hey-ho) Weimann back on the score sheet (and what a goal it was) Scotts first league goal of the season Taylor-Clark debut Scotts performance today - a joy to watch and no booking (one game to go) Andy King showing he's not done yet - a very good performance No bloody injuries Feel free to add (negatives not wanted thanks) Due deference to Ian Drury with the title (ask yer dads young 'uns) Why don't you get back into bed? Why don't you get back into bed? Why don't you get back into bed? Why don't you get back into bed?… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 We kept going against a team that played a 9-0-1 formation and picked them off eventually. They even tried to defend a 1 goal deficit for 1/2 hour and in recent seasons we’d have gone home miserable !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Not that it matter that much but the only downer for me is the shirt, just looks cheap. Only my opinion of course. Everything else seems tickety boo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Only one league defeat in twelve since Boxing Day? Unbeaten in the league in England in 2023 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, 2015 said: Thought King was excellent today 'king brilliant! Edited March 11, 2023 by AppyDAZE 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 How many points today?........ "One...Two....Three" 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Today was City's 7th league victory this season by a margin of +2 goals, in comparison to last season where City only did this twice (in the last 3 games no less). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 We got 3 points, a clean sheet and a good performance from a threadbare and makeshift squad. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHeadDan Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) It's funny how staff transitions affect different dynaimcs. When Pearson came in and before his tenure, almost all of our points came from away games - now it's shifting towards turning Ashton Gate, a hard place to come to. Edited March 11, 2023 by CiderHeadDan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I suppose what everyone else has said but from a slightly different angle. The power to add given all of the injuries. Atkinson, Kalas (subject to his future). Naismith, Williams, James Benarous Conway Plus a fully fit Wilson to compete and push. Variety and depth wise that is some list to either be out or to be working back to full pelt. Then the relative youth and age profile. Tanner, Wilson, Atkinson, Pring arguably. Potentially Williams. Benarous, Mehmeti, possibily Sykes too. Bell, Conway All of an age that can grow to different levels. Perhaps O'Leary too given that goalkeepers historically can peak or perform at a high level for longer on average. Scott is of course the jewel in the crown but will he still be here in 6 months?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Hampton Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) You know just thinking about Scott and Weimman yesterday…. “There ain't half been some clever b**stards” Edited March 12, 2023 by JP Hampton 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Like plasitow Patricia we have turned a corner! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 15 hours ago, Davefevs said: Being pedantic, sorry. He’s played most of his career in a more attacking midfield role and in a game where we controlled possession I thought he passed it well today, little probing passes here, nicely weighted passes there. But he got his toe in several times today. As you say, good pass to Weimann (think it was Sykes run that attracted the full-back). He isn’t gonna play every week, but you can see why Nige wants him around on match day and at Failand. He seems to enjoy bringing on the kids too. All allegedly on a v.low wage. I’ve watched a lot of ageing pros who were on the way down (hello Jody Morris) totally phone it in at Ashton Gate over the years, but yesterday was a perfect example of why Pearson brought Andy King in. We were without James, Williams and Naismith & so had few other options in centre mid bar the peerless Scott & a load of kids who have been on loan at the likes of Yate earlier this season. King, who has actually been available for selection for every single game this season & been in the league match day squad on 33 occasions, was very good. Couple of brilliant passes, some smart interceptions & so calm on the ball. He’s 34 now & it is obvious 90 minutes twice in a short period is tough for him but I’d happily see him get another year to do exactly the same job he’s done this season, back up player & a coach. He’s a top professional & if the rumours that he’s on a low wage are true (highly likely when you consider he didn’t have a club after his unhappy time in Belgium) then it’s an even better deal for me. 17 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 15 hours ago, Percy Pig said: He was classy today. Showed real leadership throughout. Was nice to see him in a more natural position and he showed his worth once again. I like him. OTC has that little bit of something I think, really committed young man who'll add a bit of legs to our midfield when he's on. I'd be tempted to give him a start or two between now and season end Also think King deserves a lot of credit for the way he’s clearly trained and kept himself fit. Having not made a league appearance/started since Boxing Day, given his age (34), given his coaching responsibilities, given his contract situation… to put in two near 90-minute performances in the middle of midfield twice in five days is an absolute credit to him. He’s clearly near the end as a player and after Boxing Day I doubt anyone would’ve been surprised if he never featured again, but he’s also clearly kept applying himself when it would’ve been really easy not to. Fair play. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 That's 11 clean sheets in the league as well as 1 against West Brom in the cup, compared to only 5 clean sheets in the whole of last season. The last two with only one recognised centre half. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Warnock was right the other day what he said about our blend of young and old,agree with Graham king is worth another year, as a player, no brainer for me 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I think it was a pretty good squad performance against probably the worst team we've seen at AG all season. Most City players put in a very decent shift and the likes of King and Dasilva had arguably their best games this term. By contrast, imagine the horror of waking up this morning as Jerry Yates - and realising you've made an utter tit of yourself on national television. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: I think it was a pretty good squad performance against probably the worst team we've seen at AG all season. Most City players put in a very decent shift and the likes of King and Dasilva had arguably their best games this term. By contrast, imagine the horror of waking up this morning as Jerry Yates - and realising you've made an utter tit of yourself on national television. Agree with all of that. Knew there was absolutely no chance of James playing & must admit thought with so many others missing too & us in the middle of a goal drought it would be a drab 0-0. However basically the only 11 senior players we had left (just look at that bench) managed to see us through comfortably against easily the worst side we have played. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I’ve watched a lot of ageing pros who were on the way down (hello Jody Morris) totally phone it in at Ashton Gate over the years, but yesterday was a perfect example of why Pearson brought Andy King in. We were without James, Williams and Naismith & so had few other options in centre mid bar the peerless Scott & a load of kids who have been on loan at the likes of Yate earlier this season. King, who has actually been available for selection for every single game this season & been in the league match day squad on 33 occasions, was very good. Couple of brilliant passes, some smart interceptions & so calm on the ball. He’s 34 now & it is obvious 90 minutes twice in a short period is tough for him but I’d happily see him get another year to do exactly the same job he’s done this season, back up player & a coach. He’s a top professional & if the rumours that he’s on a low wage are true (highly likely when you consider he didn’t have a club after his unhappy time in Belgium) then it’s an even better deal for me. That’s exactly how I see it as well. It’s no coincidence IMO that we’re seeing more academy graduates making the step up to the first team while Andy King’s been around. He’s a model pro who clearly sets the standards for others to follow. Having the experience of both a PL winner and international to guide the youngsters through is indispensable, especially if when can get performances like the one yesterday out of him. He has exactly the sort of profile to be a top coach in the future as well. Edited March 12, 2023 by tin 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, tin said: That’s exactly how I see it as well. It’s no coincidence IMO that we’re seeing more academy graduates making the step up to the first team while Andy King’s been around. Having the experience of both a PL winner and international to guide the youngsters through is indispensable, especially if when can get performances like the one yesterday out of him. He has exactly the sort of profile to be a top coach in the future as well. Totally agree but a lot of credit needs to go to Andi and Nahki too for their influence on the young ones. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 34 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: That's 11 clean sheets in the league as well as 1 against West Brom in the cup, compared to only 5 clean sheets in the whole of last season. The last two with only one recognised centre half. Nige has been speaking about making us harder to beat since he came in - this is yet another stat which proves we’re well and truly heading in the right direction 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 17 hours ago, brad blit said: We get to see Scott at least 4 more times before he leaves in the summer. His quality shone today Wow… I really didn’t realise there was only 4 home games left. As much of a meh season as it’s been, it has gone pretty quickly. And whilst we aren’t mathematically safe, relegation won’t happen now. On Boxing Day I thought for sure we’d be in the dog fight. So that’s my biggest reason to be cheerful, we’re ending it strongly, injuries doing their best to get us down but the boys keep fighting. Well done Nige and team, really did have my doubts but you’ve proven me wrong. Hopefully this summer we can get some players in and really push on, even though that will mean losing Scott! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I think we all realise Nige is building not just for the now but hopefully a lasting legacy. If Andy King is the personality people are starting to think who better to hand over to when Nige feels the time is right to relinquish his position? If not King then one of the other trusted colleagues. That scenario sounds a bit like the Anfield Boot Room to me... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCiderEd Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I think it was a pretty good squad performance against probably the worst team we've seen at AG all season. Most City players put in a very decent shift and the likes of King and Dasilva had arguably their best games this term. By contrast, imagine the horror of waking up this morning as Jerry Yates - and realising you've made an utter tit of yourself on national television. Better players than him have done it......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 40 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I’ve watched a lot of ageing pros who were on the way down (hello Jody Morris) totally phone it in at Ashton Gate over the years, but yesterday was a perfect example of why Pearson brought Andy King in. We were without James, Williams and Naismith & so had few other options in centre mid bar the peerless Scott & a load of kids who have been on loan at the likes of Yate earlier this season. King, who has actually been available for selection for every single game this season & been in the league match day squad on 33 occasions, was very good. Couple of brilliant passes, some smart interceptions & so calm on the ball. He’s 34 now & it is obvious 90 minutes twice in a short period is tough for him but I’d happily see him get another year to do exactly the same job he’s done this season, back up player & a coach. He’s a top professional & if the rumours that he’s on a low wage are true (highly likely when you consider he didn’t have a club after his unhappy time in Belgium) then it’s an even better deal for me. The fact that Nige was at City undoubtedly had a massive effect in King coming here. They obviously know each other from their time at Leicester and they have huge respect for each other and the same applies to James. I really believe that appointing Nige was an astute move. He’s gradually cleared up the mess left by Ashton and LJ and created a squad of youth and experience - SLs long term ambition being fulfilled. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 38 minutes ago, tin said: That’s exactly how I see it as well. It’s no coincidence IMO that we’re seeing more academy graduates making the step up to the first team while Andy King’s been around. He’s a model pro who clearly sets the standards for others to follow. Having the experience of both a PL winner and international to guide the youngsters through is indispensable, especially if when can get performances like the one yesterday out of him. He has exactly the sort of profile to be a top coach in the future as well. You could see how close King and Alex are after Alex goal, great to watch 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 38 minutes ago, CityCiderEd said: Better players than him have done it......... Aye. Doesn't make it any less of a head-in-your-hands moment though.. Various options to beat O'Leary but manages to carefully steer it well wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 43 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Aye. Doesn't make it any less of a head-in-your-hands moment though.. Various options to beat O'Leary but manages to carefully steer it well wide. From my view in Dolman E29 I thought he tried to go around O'Leary on the outside but he shinned his last touch and it ran away from him. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) No stress now for the next two months, we can experiment with players in different positions such as Taylor-Clarke in midfield for a few games here and there. Edited March 12, 2023 by HoldenBall 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Like plasitow Patricia we have turned a corner! Why didn't you post the first line of the song so people get the reference? Oh, hang on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Colsunall 1978. Sunday night. Whirlwind, Matumbi and then Ian Dury and The Blockheads. One of my top gigs of all time. Who else was there? Photos on OTIB of rubbish bins at away grounds. What A Waste. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, redysteadygo said: From my view in Dolman E29 I thought he tried to go around O'Leary on the outside but he shinned his last touch and it ran away from him. I think he was trying to place it in the bottom left corner, but simply missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, chinapig said: Why didn't you post the first line of the song so people get the reference? Oh, hang on... 2 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Like plasitow Patricia we have turned a corner! Plasitow?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Totally agree but a lot of credit needs to go to Andi and Nahki too for their influence on the young ones. Absolutely. Matty James as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, redysteadygo said: From my view in Dolman E29 I thought he tried to go around O'Leary on the outside but he shinned his last touch and it ran away from him. I think he just was caught in two minds, not sure whether to round the keeper or shoot and ended up doing neither. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: He’s 34 now & it is obvious 90 minutes twice in a short period is tough for him but I’d happily see him get another year to do exactly the same job he’s done this season, back up player & a coach. 2 hours ago, The Journalist said: Also think King deserves a lot of credit for the way he’s clearly trained and kept himself fit. Having not made a league appearance/started since Boxing Day, given his age (34), given his coaching responsibilities, given his contract situation… to put in two near 90-minute performances in the middle of midfield twice in five days is an absolute credit to him. He’s clearly near the end as a player and after Boxing Day I doubt anyone would’ve been surprised if he never featured again, but he’s also clearly kept applying himself when it would’ve been really easy not to. Fair play. I think perversely, having not played much over the 3 or 4 years, there are still minutes left in his legs. Someone posted on Friday they doubted that King could play back to back. My response, part joking, was that he’s probably like a coiled spring, ready to go again. He probably can’t wait for game day when there’s a chance he’s gonna start. His weight of passing is excellent. Think he was offside for the far post volley he didn’t quite get hold of, but he has good instincts in the box too. 2 hours ago, tin said: It’s no coincidence IMO that we’re seeing more academy graduates making the step up to the first team while Andy King’s been around.. 1 hour ago, sh1t_ref_again said: You could see how close King and Alex are after Alex goal, great to watch It was wasn’t it…I think we’ve seen from the various uncut videos that he is a bit of big kid around Alex, Tommy etc. Think he admitted they were giving his a fresh lease of life too, so a bit two way. Got the impression from those videos that him and Andi are here in Bristol on their own during the week, so plenty of mixing with the young’uns. And so many moaned about the old-school Leicester network. But Rennie, King and James have been a big success. Simpson wasn’t overall, but someone I know with a kid in the Academy said he was really good too with the youngsters, just became frustrated because he wanted to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I felt lots of good individual performers today. But most importantly we are seeing better combinations and tram work ethic developing and improving. Yates was a handful. Noticed him trying tough Pring up couple of times first half and he did do Zak twice. But the defence was solid as a unit. And the degree of patience we should in possession as Blackpool set up to block and spoil again showed good organisation, tactical awareness and all playing to a plan. And the crowd, do not believe 19,000, got behind the team well. So all in all well done everybody. We are moving forward slowly but duty and I enjoying going down the gate again. Still think we three seasons off a serious play off pushing season. I happy to watch the journey. COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 19 hours ago, CiderJar said: My Dad wouldn't have known, but I can tell you Ian Dury would have hit you with his rhythm stick for giving his name an extra r. Slowly or quick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I think perversely, having not played much over the 3 or 4 years, there are still minutes left in his legs. Someone posted on Friday they doubted that King could play back to back. My response, part joking, was that he’s probably like a coiled spring, ready to go again. He probably can’t wait for game day when there’s a chance he’s gonna start. His weight of passing is excellent. Think he was offside for the far post volley he didn’t quite get hold of, but he has good instincts in the box too. Certainly get the logic - I think it’s more appreciating that keeping himself in that condition when there may never be another opportunity takes a different level of drive and persistence. FWIW, if he started near every game in a 46-game season I think he’d comfortably score double figures. The timing of his runs into the box is excellent - seems to always arrive onto things, sort of Lampardesque. Very clever player. Edited March 12, 2023 by The Journalist Just to caveat - obviously assuming he’s playing in that position and he still had the legs, before anyone thinks I’m mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, BigTone said: Slowly or quick It's nice to be a lunatic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 3 hours ago, JP Hampton said: You know just thinking about Scott and Weimman yesterday…. “There ain't half been some clever b**stards” Lucky bleeders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Premier League often gives the impression of being undeserving/ungrateful egocentric juveniles swanning around, earning a fortune and thinking they’re the bee’s knees. We’ve got (I think) 5 players with Premier League experience: Andy K, Andi W, Matty J, Nahki W and Tomas K (the latter two each with fewer than 10 appearances each admittedly). These seem like 5 experienced professionals, setting great examples on work ethic etc to the younger lads. Maybe a good indication that some experience from higher levels around training and on match days, even if later in in careers (Andy rather than the other four), can have significant benefits in imparting wisdom and what it takes to succeed at the top level. Must be impactful for Alex to be working with someone with a Premier League winners medal. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Two additional reasons to be cheerful….. 1) This thread has remained positives throughout 2) NPs comments about Scotty re no offers and he thought from the first time he saw him that he’d play for England 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, redysteadygo said: From my view in Dolman E29 I thought he tried to go around O'Leary on the outside but he shinned his last touch and it ran away from him. Whatever it quickly went from a heart in the mouth moment to one of total hilarity. As Margot Leadbetter would have said ‘ Thank you , Jerry’ It’s a good life ! Edited March 12, 2023 by Major Isewater 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 He said, So far the speculation has been cooked up by journalists and agents. "We have not received one firm offer. If we do, it will need be more than £25 million in today's market. "I believe Alex will play for England one day. I thought that when I first saw him in a training session and nothing since has changed my mind." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 It gives so much encouragement for next season, no loan players about to go back to their ivory tower clubs, so many young players who are constantly improving making up the majority of the team. Think we all accept AS will be sold in the summer and best we can accept is a loan back , but with 25m+ in the bank to invest in more young hungry talent and not highly paid has beens. Also allows us to fight off interest in our other young starlets who I can also guess are being watched. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Plenty of reasons to be cheerful. We have got rid if wasters such as Bentley, Palmer, Martin etc and reduced the wage bill yet we are on course for a better placed finish. This season as a whole has been better than last season. Bad performances have been few and far between. When Nige first came in, we couldn't even get a shot on target. We then couldn't stop conceding. We then couldn't see games out and would concede late goals. Generally our players were not fit. Finally we then couldn't score goals from outside the box. I'm very cheerful because in Nigels time here, each one of those things have been addressed one by one. With this continued progression then I'm excited that next season we will be pushing for the play offs. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 We are moving in the right direction at the moment and yesterday was all about patience, a little bit of luck, and a committed performance throughout the team. Its a shame we find ourselves with injury issues yet again, and who knows where we might be if we had a fully fit squad. But it is what it is, and for me a top half of the table finish would be very satisfying. There still is a long way to go before we are strong enough to compete with top six sides over the course of a full season, but hey, another Championship season beckons, in what is becoming an increasingly difficult league to get out of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 48 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: He said, So far the speculation has been cooked up by journalists and agents. "We have not received one firm offer. If we do, it will need be more than £25 million in today's market. "I believe Alex will play for England one day. I thought that when I first saw him in a training session and nothing since has changed my mind." I trust he will be selected for the U21's whenever the next squad is named ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Red_Alligator said: We are moving in the right direction at the moment and yesterday was all about patience, a little bit of luck, and a committed performance throughout the team. Its a shame we find ourselves with injury issues yet again, and who knows where we might be if we had a fully fit squad. But it is what it is, and for me a top half of the table finish would be very satisfying. There still is a long way to go before we are strong enough to compete with top six sides over the course of a full season, but hey, another Championship season beckons, in what is becoming an increasingly difficult league to get out of. A long way off? With all those injuries we are only 3 wins off of being short of competing to be a top 6 side. Let's not forget that by and large we've had some appalling refereeing decisions throughout the whole season which has cost us points. I think we're actually a lot closer than you realise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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