Oh Louie louie Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Gave us plenty of support over the years, good set of lads, a friendly at there place, now that would be nice. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Gave us plenty of support over the years, good set of lads, a friendly at there place, now that would be nice. I know very little about the club, other than various fans from both teams know each other. Would a game against them be helpful or useful? By that I mean is their style of play similar to a Championship side, is the standard equivalent and all that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Bath city clevedon town Rob, sometimes we play them, I think its too help the local economy in some cases rather than standards, they spend plenty here locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Willem II, not 11. Pedantic maybe, but it's a whole nine numbers different. 4 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Bath city clevedon town Rob, sometimes we play them, I think its too help the local economy in some cases rather than standards, they spend plenty here locally So it might be a good run out for the U23s who could challenge for the bench, if they standard is of one where the players get something out of it. Probably a more expensive game to host than Bath or Clevedon however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 We don't host bath or clevedon we go there, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: We don't host bath or clevedon we go there, And the game probably generates enough that the City get their bus paid for and Bath get a few quid as well. Not sure how the numbers would stack up for a European game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 He died in 1890. He'd be hopeless... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Got to say you sound keen Rob, if 500 souls at twerton can cover travel, I'm thinking 5000, at Tilburg can cover the flights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 56 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Gave us plenty of support over the years, good set of lads, a friendly at there place, now that would be nice. Why? I don't get the obsession... 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 W 1 minute ago, TBW said: Why? I don't get the obsession... If any of our Dutch friends are reading this, I can only apologise thanks for helping the BS3 economy and your support, 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, TBW said: Why? I don't get the obsession... A piss up for the fans obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Got to say you sound keen Rob, if 500 souls at twerton can cover travel, I'm thinking 5000, at Tilburg can cover the flights? Not keen, just not dismissing the idea. If it works for everyone and the numbers stack up for both clubs. I'm sure those supporters who already vist both clubs will still make their trips in both directions regardless of if the two sides meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I do like Willem II and their fans, nothing wrong with having friends and their supporters have shown genuine class towards us when we’ve lost well known City fans in the past as well as welcoming us to their home. I can’t imagine the club ever arranging a friendly with them unfortunately but there you go. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Would rather play Ajax again 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Yeah, this is a total non starter. For those that don’t know of the link between two fans groups, it’s a second division Dutch side. Hardly screams glamour and one that will get the neutrals in, before you even consider if it would be beneficial to the first team. I know a lot of people on here have connections to Willem but probably 90% of City fans don’t, and you’re asking for a pre season crowd of c2-3000 and a loss making exercise. It’s totally different from the community games at places like Hallen where they keep the funds and it’s City giving back to the area - this is a friendly with no real merit other than for a small percentage of the fanbase, and again, is likely loss making. Although, it would be worth it to hear Downsy pronounce their forwards name: 1 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Yeah, this is a total non starter. For those that don’t know of the link between two fans groups, it’s a second division Dutch side. Hardly screams glamour and one that will get the neutrals in, before you even consider if it would be beneficial to the first team. I know a lot of people on here have connections to Willem but probably 90% of City fans don’t, and you’re asking for a pre season crowd of c2-3000 and a loss making exercise. It’s totally different from the community games at places like Hallen where they keep the funds and it’s City giving back to the area - this is a friendly with no real merit other than for a small percentage of the fanbase, and again, is likely loss making. Although, it would be worth it to hear Downsy pronounce their forwards name: He'd probably get it wrong and pronounce it Kamphorn Jizz 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 There are two sort of pre-season matches. One should be for the benefit of the team, to enable it to prepare for the coming season and the other is a community event. A match against Willy II or 11 is neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: Yeah, this is a total non starter. For those that don’t know of the link between two fans groups, it’s a second division Dutch side. Hardly screams glamour and one that will get the neutrals in, before you even consider if it would be beneficial to the first team. I know a lot of people on here have connections to Willem but probably 90% of City fans don’t, and you’re asking for a pre season crowd of c2-3000 and a loss making exercise. It’s totally different from the community games at places like Hallen where they keep the funds and it’s City giving back to the area - this is a friendly with no real merit other than for a small percentage of the fanbase, and again, is likely loss making. Although, it would be worth it to hear Downsy pronounce their forwards name: Maybe does a sideliner in the 'movies'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 2 hours ago, elhombrecito said: Willem II, not 11. Pedantic maybe, but it's a whole nine numbers different. Pronounced Villhelm Tway as well Just thought I would throw that into pedantry pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Actually I agree with silv, a night in hallen with him and coach number one, everybody knows the amount they spend in the community what a fun night, forget holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Anybody who knows anything about freindlys Will say, a two litre of cider wont get bought in hallen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: I know very little about the club, other than various fans from both teams know each other. Would a game against them be helpful or useful? By that I mean is their style of play similar to a Championship side, is the standard equivalent and all that sort of thing. A trip to Tilburg, makes more sense than going to Latvia etc. Dutch football is different to English football or was. Many teams in England use models of play that are Dutch like. Burnley played like a team from the Netherlands. English football has undoubtedly been influenced by the Netherlands. Our national youth development and academies are again undoubtedly influenced by the Netherlands. Bristol City FC have been formerly approached, and evidently its a non starter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Jeez said: Would rather play Ajax again I was there but have never heard of Eremenko or Papazaharias. Also wasnt Frankie Artus supposed to be the next big thing at the time, destined for a huge future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red94 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Anyone know when the next trip over is planned for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4 hours ago, CrackingCheeseGromit said: I was there but have never heard of Eremenko or Papazaharias. Also wasnt Frankie Artus supposed to be the next big thing at the time, destined for a huge future? Trialists, from memory the first one (despite the name) was a midfielder from Finland, second one a Greek centre back. Obviously didn’t sign either but can’t recall if this was their only game or GJ gave them any other chances before moving on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewisdabaron Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Red94 said: Anyone know when the next trip over is planned for? Im sure a few lads were over last weekend for their 3-2 win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: Yeah, this is a total non starter. For those that don’t know of the link between two fans groups, it’s a second division Dutch side. Hardly screams glamour and one that will get the neutrals in, before you even consider if it would be beneficial to the first team. I know a lot of people on here have connections to Willem but probably 90% of City fans don’t, and you’re asking for a pre season crowd of c2-3000 and a loss making exercise. It’s totally different from the community games at places like Hallen where they keep the funds and it’s City giving back to the area - this is a friendly with no real merit other than for a small percentage of the fanbase, and again, is likely loss making. Although, it would be worth it to hear Downsy pronounce their forwards name: You rarely keep a clean sheet if Jizz is involved. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underover Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 14:13, Port Said Red said: Pronounced Villhelm Tway as well Just thought I would throw that into pedantry pot. Well if we’re playing pedantry, it’s actually pronounced Vill-em not Vill-helm As someone who is highly proficient* in het nederlands, I’m of course happy to point out these intricacies where needed. *not at all proficient but I do know how to say some random obscure words so I reckon that qualifies me Anyway I have my own obscure Dutch team I’d like us to play in a friendly but that’s even less likely to happen than this one (and I can’t see this happening, if it was going to it surely would have by now?). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 If Willem II aren't to BCFC's liking, maybe we could play Willem III or even Willem IV. WATTBA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 16:39, Oh Louie louie said: Actually I agree with silv, a night in hallen with him and coach number one, everybody knows the amount they spend in the community what a fun night, forget holland As being pedantic is becoming a thing in this thread it is only right to point out that while Tilburg (the home if Willem II is in the Netherlands it is not in Holland but in North Brabant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: If Willem II aren't to BCFC's liking, maybe we could play Willem III or even Willem IV. WATTBA. The current Dutch king is a Willem. Looks like he's dragging this shot wide though. And as for the kit... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 11 hours ago, underover said: Well if we’re playing pedantry, it’s actually pronounced Vill-em not Vill-helm As someone who is highly proficient* in het nederlands, I’m of course happy to point out these intricacies where needed. *not at all proficient but I do know how to say some random obscure words so I reckon that qualifies me Anyway I have my own obscure Dutch team I’d like us to play in a friendly but that’s even less likely to happen than this one (and I can’t see this happening, if it was going to it surely would have by now?). That was what I tried to write but auto correct was not my friend, but thank you for clarifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I'd rather we played a team from another continental city with whom we're associated...say, Bordeaux? Hanover? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 16:46, Oh Louie louie said: Anybody who knows anything about freindlys Will say, a two litre of cider wont get bought in hallen All down King Billy all afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Loving all the confused emoticons you are posting @Lewisdabaron I imagine that's the facial expression you pull for the vast majority of your life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewisdabaron Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: Loving all the confused emoticons you are posting @Lewisdabaron I imagine that's the facial expression you pull for the vast majority of your life. Well what do you expext when you post carp like George Cloony, Brad Pitt & Jonny Depp are taking us over. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderarmy23 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Don't Willem have a connection with Royal Antwerp as well? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red94 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Martin89 said: Don't Willem have a connection with Royal Antwerp as well? Yeah seen on twitter that loads of lads from Tilburg went over to watch them in their final along with some of section 82. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 As some of us know royal Antwerp fans can create a good atmosphere and travel in numbers, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Second leg in the play offs against VVV tomorrow afternoon, losing 3 - 2 after the first leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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