Curr Avon Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Choose your own tired clichés that'll be trotted out endlessly by BBC commentators, when our backwater team address the populace against West Ham. I'll start with... They've only spent 2 periods in the top division in their entire history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Sleeping giant. Premier League ground. Beat Man Utd. If Andy King and/or Matty James play then many references to Leicester`s PL win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Like watching paint dry, boring Wurzel *****…… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Are they always this ******* boring? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Why oh why does Jonathan Pearce support this lot..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Moyes, who once played at Bristol City..... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 15 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Choose your own tired clichés that'll be trotted out endlessly by BBC commentators, when our backwater team address the populace against West Ham. I'll start with... They've only spent 2 periods in the top division in their entire history! That's one more than Arsenal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRobin Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Referring to us as Bristol as no one has heard of Rovers 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Just now, LondonRobin said: Referring to us as Bristol as no one has heard of Rovers Certainly Liverpool hadn’t. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchway ciderred Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: That's one more than Arsenal. Arsenal were relegated in 1913 and dubiously elected to the First Division after WW1 when the divisions were reconstituted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 "Premiership ready" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 9 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: Moyes, who once played at Bristol City..... ...versus Manning, who once worked at West Ham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 "West Ham may be missing out on their winter break due to this fixture, but to be fair their keeper might as well be on the beach somewhere." 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: ...versus Manning, who once worked at West Ham. …and was instrumental in the development of Declan Rice (note: DR has mentioned LM once that I can trace, in amongst numerous coaches on his goodbye statement to West Ham. However it seems to be a regular fixture on LMs profiles) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Liam Manning wasn't even born the last time Bristol City beat West Ham! (For the record, City won 2-1 at Upton Park on the 11th February 1978) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 West Ham weakened due to injuries sustained in the first tie (Read, bunch of dirty bastards) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Only Fools and Horses / Nelson Mandela house reference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NP76 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 JP is doing the commentary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Cider, and lots of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 42 minutes ago, patchway ciderred said: Arsenal were relegated in 1913 and dubiously elected to the First Division after WW1 when the divisions were reconstituted Thanks. The story I heard was they got elected to first division over Spurs, who'd finished above them, and have been there ever since. I didn't appreciate they'd been relegated previously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Bristol city have been languishing in the lower divisions for years and it doesn’t look like changing but they did make the cup final once 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 "Of course the last time these two teams met here at Ashton Gate West Ham fielded an ineligible player...let's hope they've not done so today." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 '.....and the roof has just come off at Ashton Gate...' Well, we can hope. Not sure this team is as good yet as that one was. 31 minutes ago, Globe Trotter said: Only Fools and Horses / Nelson Mandela house reference Good quote from a 'Trotter'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Let’s not forget those flats behind is where only fools and horses was filmed when del chucked grandad over the balcony to his death head first,I might of made the last bit up but the first bit will be definitely in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Just now, Open End Numb Legs said: '.....and the roof has just come off at Ashton Gate...' Well, we can hope. Not sure this team is as good yet as that one was. Agreed, not likely to happen. At the mem mind, anything over a breeze on Wednesday ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Pictures of the suspension bridge in the background and a amazing part of the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 "Premier League aspirations" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Lowly Bristol City defeat Premier League Play-off contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Bright young manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Seems like Pearce is gonna be on the commentary. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 It’s a city and club with facilities that surely deserves to have premiership football…. And I’ll have a couple of quid on a least one reference to Hull and Dean Windass. I’ll take any cliche so long as they don’t use “plucky” in front of our name, more patronising than anything else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbytheriver Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Bell and Conway the latest players off the academy conveyor belt.We are desperate to reach the premiership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) (Just as the game is about to kick off) "So, can the Robins burst West Ham's bubble in this year's FA cup?" Edited January 14 by TedsHeadIs Red 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin Groovy Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Well, with JP on comms there’s a good chance that Gerry Gow gets a mention. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 15 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said: That's one more than Arsenal. No; Arsenal had been in the top flight and relegated. They got back up after WW1 since when they've not been relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 4 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Seems like Pearce is gonna be on the commentary. Gabbidon played for West Ham (and Cardiff) so it balances out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbytheriver Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Sleeping Giant? Try Comatose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Dunno how to do multi quote, but why do so many posters use the term Premiership, when referring to the Premier League? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 5 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Seems like Pearce is gonna be on the commentary. Jonathan Pierce once told me he didn’t do City games. I’m hoping he’s doing the commentary for the US audience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NP76 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 9 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Jonathan Pierce once told me he didn’t do City games. I’m hoping he’s doing the commentary for the US audience! Hes doing this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 36 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: Dunno how to do multi quote, but why do so many posters use the term Premiership, when referring to the Premier League? I think we all know what they mean, which is the main thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 51 minutes ago, NP76 said: Hes doing this one Yes I heard. But the commentator for an overseas game on ESPN+ (Not the BBC) is ordinarily different. I guess we shall see. Edited January 14 by REDOXO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin Groovy Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, REDOXO said: Jonathan Pierce once told me he didn’t do City games. I’m hoping he’s doing the commentary for the US audience! He did the Sheffield United cup game a couple of seasons back also on bbc1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, REDOXO said: Jonathan Pierce once told me he didn’t do City games. I’m hoping he’s doing the commentary for the US audience! In the past he’s said he wouldn’t do City if they got to the Premier League but may consider doing an FA cup tie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: Dunno how to do multi quote, but why do so many posters use the term Premiership, when referring to the Premier League? Not just posters, you hear players, managers and pundits call it that too. It was the Premiership until 2007, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 27 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Not just posters, you hear players, managers and pundits call it that too. It was the Premiership until 2007, wasn't it? Changed in 2001 I believe, changed from Carling Premiership to Barclays Premier League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Never played top flight football….. Either:- A) Poor research B) Doesn’t realise that top flight football existed before 1992. C) Is a secret Gashead and only thinks we’ve existed since 1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Bristol City are out to burst West Ham's bubble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Three times EFL trophy winners Moyes missed penalty Julian Dicks Leroy Rosenior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Fork handles, anyone got fork handles? (Martin Tyler), as the floodlights fail, and we all have to re-assemble in two weeks time, and all buy another £10 ticket....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On 13/01/2024 at 19:37, Reigate Red said: "Premiership ready" I guarantee they won’t say that, unless they are discussing Dundee United, Raith Rovers or Partick Thistle ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 14 hours ago, johnbytheriver said: We are desperate to reach the premiership. I don’t think we are - we leave that to clubs such as Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 the only sykes i will see on tuesday is the dog in midsomer murders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 (Jonathan Pearce. Not a cliche, but probably true) When my team Bristol City last beat West Ham on 11th February 1978 at Upton Park, with goals from Joe Royle and Jimmy Mann, I was at the game with my Dad filming the action. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonkyone Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Is it on sky sports red button? Can anyone give me a decent freestream without too many saucy adverts? Is the Radio Bristol commentary online outside of Clifton? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbytheriver Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 minutes ago, wonkyone said: Can anyone give me a decent freestream without too many saucy adverts? Try BBC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 " Welcome to the home of "Front Foot Football." We'll be meeting Chairman Jon Lansdown whose colourful sketches art connoisseurs have considered to be as good as those of primary school children. And a bit later we'll be talking to football supremo Brian Tinnion, about the way he sneakily attained a position way above his level of competence, and his latest controversial publication "Oven-Ready Top Six Squad." But let's begin by asking self-professed billionaire, don't care, Steve Lansdown, this question "Mr Lansdown, can you tell the viewers how you have managed to foster such a close bond and relationship with the club's incredible supporters, and the way that your much-heralded communications strategy has led to such unprecedented levels of trust, openness and transparency" "But before you, the sprog or Bunion say anything. let's welcome our surprise special guest into the studio . . . . a man much-loved and admired by fans of this club . . . your friend and mine, Mr Nigel Pearson !" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 A city of this size deserves PL football BT's winner against Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 14/01/2024 at 12:46, Sir Colby-Tit said: Dunno how to do multi quote, but why do so many posters use the term Premiership, when referring to the Premier League? I bet you're the sort of person who still refers to "assistant referees" because they told you to say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 13 minutes ago, Chivs said: I bet you're the sort of person who still refers to "assistant referees" because they told you to say that. No, I call them linesmen, or bastards. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 “The Lansdowns are hugely popular figures here at Ashton Gate for all they’ve done for the club, with the development of first class facilities and stadium and for establishing them as a second tier outfit. Before they arrived the fans had been mostly served third and fourth rate football since 1980. Some of manager and administrative recruitment hasn’t always been as successful as they would have liked but the supporters are mature enough to know that the wisdom of hindsight is a wonderful thing. The mood is positive here in the red part of Bristol with the whole community looking forward to the next stage of club development, and with a bit of luck, promotion to the PL (promised land) with the godlike Lansdowns at the helm.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 25 minutes ago, TedsHeadIs Red said: “The Lansdowns are hugely popular figures here at Ashton Gate for all they’ve done for the club, with the development of first class facilities and stadium and for establishing them as a second tier outfit. Before they arrived the fans had been mostly served third and fourth rate football since 1980. Some of manager and administrative recruitment hasn’t always been as successful as they would have liked but the supporters are mature enough to know that the wisdom of hindsight is a wonderful thing. The mood is positive here in the red part of Bristol with the whole community looking forward to the next stage of club development, and with a bit of luck, promotion to the PL (promised land) with the godlike Lansdowns at the helm.” I don't reckon the commentator will say all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 "There'll be dancing in the streets of Bedminster tonight" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Pearce lets down SOTC tonight!!!! Reckon he’s been kidnapped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim S Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: Pearce lets down SOTC tonight!!!! Reckon he’s been kidnapped! He was enjoying the hospitality in Cosmo and lost track of time.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 14/01/2024 at 14:40, ralphindevon said: In the past he’s said he wouldn’t do City if they got to the Premier League but may consider doing an FA cup tie. I think he said if City go to the Premier League, he'd go to watch all the games and wouldn't want to work at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 16 hours ago, Davefevs said: Pearce lets down SOTC tonight!!!! Reckon he’s been kidnapped! Working on his notes for the game apparently. Desperately trimming 200 Bristol City references down to a paltry 50. I'm not sure about him doing tonight's game. I get more enjoyment when he manages to drop a Bristol City reference into a commentary on a France v USA women's international. Much more of a challenge. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsey Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 "Consistently inconsistent" "A side that at times appear to be making progress and then somehow seem to shoot themselves in the foot and end up taking two steps backwards" "Constantly struggling to find their own identity" "A decent Championship outfit but ultimately lacking in the star quality needed to propel them to the promised land" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 13/01/2024 at 19:30, Open End Numb Legs said: Moyes, who once played at Bristol City..... 2 mins 11 secs..... just saying. Bingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Jonathan Pearce is a bloody legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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