Davefevs Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 30 minutes ago, hinsleburg said: Out of interest, what do people think we need to do to get the best out of Conway? For me, he looks best suited in a Counter Attacking team playing on the break, last season he was asked to hold the ball up for long periods of times and that's clearly not his game. I actually think he's better at it though than people give him credit for but there's only so much he can do and last season the ask was too much. Think he went from being able to run in behind and run at players for the first half of the season to needing to play with his back to goal a lot more during the second part. The brief given publicly seems to be we want a physical number 9 but other than take Conway's place I don't see what value that would add to him. We were desperate last season to get people playing a lot closer to him and even though we tried with the weird lopsided one winger wide, one tucking in he was far too isolated. I actually think last year I'd have given Cornick a run centrally with Conway. Think having two 'busy bee's' would have been much more effective and think Cornick does have something to offer in a front two partnership. (Rather than playing as a lone striker like we've seen previous from when he's played centrally). Would like to see us lining up more with two up front and think we're a much better team with Conway in it than we would be without it. 22 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Create a system that provides him with crosses, cut backs and plays him in behind Definitely part of the solution, and something LM said he’d try to do after his first game v QPR (a), then reneged on in a later interview when he said (paraphrased) “Tommy is going to have get used to different chances”. The other answer, to reference @hinsleburg is that he’s not involved in open play very much. When he does come short to join-in, nobody runs the other way, so we don’t either bring markers out of position or create opportunity for losing markers in handing-off. That’s easy to defend if you know in 10 seconds time TC will be back where he was prior to coming short. That isn’t TC’s fault. And as you say, and I agree, he is actually pretty neat and tidy in his link-up. So, there’s little point in him joining-in, because then there’s nobody left up-front. Which is why TC is more effective with players close to him - however you decide play those other players (not formation per se). That isn’t to say he’s a one trip pony, ie he can’t play as a lone striker, we must play two strikers, imho, that cat can be skinned multiple ways. Its often why teams end up passing it in front of the opposition defence, going nowhere, especially when it’s taken so long to get the ball forward and the defence is set. I think most strikers would struggle playing the way we played (predominantly) under LM. So I can see why Tinnion is now suggesting the “new no9” needs to be able to: run in behind stretch the opposition defence Which funnily enough is part of TC’s skillset. I think he’s rowed back a bit on the physical / presence bit of the requirement, possibly in the face of there not being any / many really good all-rounders in our recruitment pool. But how the revised profile no9 fits in with how LM wants to play feels a bit muddled at this point based on the historical evidence. All I can do is wait for preseason / season to see if we overcome some of the issues we had last season, and see if that’s personnel related or system / intent related or a bit of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksy Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 53 minutes ago, Robbored said: You’ll have to remind me Marksy. I messaged you privately a few years and we had a chat over the phone on a Sunday morning. I was struggling a bit and your lined of work came in handy. Doing fine now though. Gave the forum a miss for a while after getting a ban for slagging of some left wing politician. Login back on took me to my first user name. Thought I’d come back on because of getting to know someone who’s in the know and is very reliable. It was him who told me we’re signing a very good Japanese winger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Looks like he’s made the final squad then… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 3 hours ago, Robbored said: I have a different opinion on Conway - personally I think he’s seriously overrated by many City fans and I’m not convinced that he’d be first choice at any other top Championship club. I get that he was City’s top goalscorer last season with 12 league goals including penalties but he’s never struck me as reliable especially with one on ones nor is he a poacher as Tony ‘tap in’ Thorpe was - a player who scored over 50 goals for City. For Conway to get called up into the senior Scotland squad just shows how thin they are up top. Tbh - it wouldn’t bother me one iota if he doesn’t sign a new deal. The drawback is obviously the financial hit City would take when he leaves on a free but putting that aside he could leave tomorrow as far as I’m concerned. On the official site they say he’s gurt ace so you are wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 The fact that Manning has rarely, if ever played two up top impacts on Conways performances. He’s not built to be a lone CF and why City need a ‘traditional’ CF who’s game encompasses all the attributes to be effective in that role - according to BT one is in the pipeline. I don’t see Conway as a ‘natural born goalscorer’ at all. His game about pace, getting in behind trying to create opportunities but he lacks that ‘right place, right time’ instinct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 minute ago, Robbored said: I don’t see Conway as a ‘natural born goalscorer’ at all. His game about pace, getting in behind trying to create opportunities but he lacks that ‘right place, right time’ instinct. Whilst he is a willing runner and has enough pace to play off the shoulder without being outright rapid, i still think his main attributes are movement, finishing and the variety of those finishes. Take his 2 goals at Rotherham as an example. Both different, both excellent finishes in their own way. First one he drops the shoulder and works the space for an excellent bending finish, the other about as natural, right time right place a finish as you are going to get, lovely deft touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 15 minutes ago, Robbored said: I don’t see Conway as a ‘natural born goalscorer’ at all. His game about pace, getting in behind trying to create opportunities but he lacks that ‘right place, right time’ instinct. That is perhaps your worst ever take 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 56 minutes ago, Robbored said: The fact that Manning has rarely, if ever played two up top impacts on Conways performances. He’s not built to be a lone CF and why City need a ‘traditional’ CF who’s game encompasses all the attributes to be effective in that role - according to BT one is in the pipeline. I don’t see Conway as a ‘natural born goalscorer’ at all. His game about pace, getting in behind trying to create opportunities but he lacks that ‘right place, right time’ instinct. How can a traditional centre encompass all the attributes to be effective in that role. By its nature the traditional CF is limited in his own way! If you don’t see Conway as a finisher, well… 39 minutes ago, Lrrr said: That is perhaps your worst ever take 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, Robbored said: The fact that Manning has rarely, if ever played two up top impacts on Conways performances. He’s not built to be a lone CF and why City need a ‘traditional’ CF who’s game encompasses all the attributes to be effective in that role - according to BT one is in the pipeline. I don’t see Conway as a ‘natural born goalscorer’ at all. His game about pace, getting in behind trying to create opportunities but he lacks that ‘right place, right time’ instinct. Hes very much a natural goal scorer . How you can’t see that I don’t know . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 8 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Hes very much a natural goal scorer . How you can’t see that I don’t know . It’s my opinion Stevie. We’ve seen plenty of natural goalscorers over the years, Bob Taylor, Baldock, Lita, Tony Thorpe and even Maynard and to me Conway isn’t as a natural finisher as these guys were. As I posted earlier Conway doesn’t have that ‘right place, right time’ instinct - how many tap ins did he get? …… I accept that he’s been limited under Manning who played with either TC or Wells, never as a two iirc. It was normally one up top and we all know that that was a problem when getting wide with just one City shirt in the box - that happened numerous time last season. A traditional CF similar to Chris Wood needs to have the physical qualities that Conway doesn’t have but TC would definitely benefit from having a strike partner, maybe then he’d get more tap ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksy Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, steviestevieneville said: Hes very much a natural goal scorer . How you can’t see that I don’t know . He’s pretty good at taking penalties, I’ll give him that. When he goes he’ll either develop into a decent striker or eventually end up in league1. I’ve seen some class goal scorers play for City over the years and he’s not one of them. Shame he won’t stay with us really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 4 minutes ago, marksy said: I’ve seen some class goal scorers play for City over the years and he’s not one of them. In fairness to Tommy, how many of those were 21 when they played for us? Not many i'd guess and where were they at a similar age, experience? We don't have a long list of top goal scorers at this level. He's at least good enough for a mid table Championship side and still has time to develop further. He might not fulfil his potential but its certainly there. 14 minutes ago, marksy said: Shame he won’t stay with us really! Indeed. Another one to fly the nest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) Back to back double figure goal tally’s in a relatively unprolific team is not exactly bad is it? Shown real moments of quality as well, rotherham game etc. Is he the next Harry Kane? Probably not. But no clue how someone can write him off as not being a good goal scorer at his age with his current accomplishments. Edited June 7 by George Rs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 21 minutes ago, marksy said: He’s pretty good at taking penalties, I’ll give him that. When he goes he’ll either develop into a decent striker or eventually end up in league1. I’ve seen some class goal scorers play for City over the years and he’s not one of them. Shame he won’t stay with us really! I’m not so sure . He was starved of service last season. What makes me think he’s a natural finisher his goal v Cardiff at home . The movement across his marker & the glanced header The finish at West Ham . There have been plenty of others as well . Finishing like the two above I believe are natural , instinctive . He’s no Andy cole but I think he’s a natural goal scorer . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 It’s not possible to call someone overrated because it’s subjective. Nobody knows how someone else rates a player, particularly in relation to another player or in what context. I don’t think anyone can argue that Conway isn’t a good player though. If we’re going to succeed then we need good players. We could do with keeping hold of him but if he wants to leave then it’s all about getting the best deal we can. Right now though, I’m pleased that one of our players is competing at an international tournament and I’ll be hoping he does well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 5 minutes ago, Tim Monaghan said: I see City have removed the video they posted earlier The video asked RM, JW and Tommy who are going to be the top 3 teams at the Euros. RM said Scotland, France and Germany JW - Spain, France and England Then Tommy - France, England and Germany He didn’t even mention Scotland What was Tommy thinking! And even worse, why would the media team not pick him up on it and then post it. Cut him open and he bleeds tartan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Neither City starting, was going to watch it, but now might just watch last 20 minutes . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 11 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Neither City starting, was going to watch it, but now might just watch last 20 minutes . As soon as Southgate starts making subs 2nd half i'll probably switch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 14 minutes ago, Gazred said: As soon as Southgate starts making subs 2nd half i'll probably switch. Got it on mute on the tv with the Kent v Somerset T20 on the laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Just now, Lanterne Rouge said: Got it on mute on the tv with the Kent v Somerset T20 on the laptop. Bloody sports addict! I would never do such a thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 I see Finland have Antman in their line up..............can't wait to see him change size as the game develops, should be a handful at corners?' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 33 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Got it on mute on the tv with the Kent v Somerset T20 on the laptop. I debated that but object to Kent being the only ones in county cricket who charge for a stream. Robbing bar stewards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said: I debated that but object to Kent being the only ones in county cricket who charge for a stream. Robbing bar stewards. j`ve just got the BBC comms from Radio Kent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 On for his debut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 5 minutes ago, richwwtk said: On for his debut Would be better if the Scottish team hadn’t tagged the wrong guy… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 God. Stick a ball in and the Scotland defence look 3rd rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 ANTMAN.........Scores. MARVELous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Tommy denied a debut goal in the dying seconds by an excellent save. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Good run from Tommy to get on the end of a cross. Sure he’ll be disappointed not to score but a good save too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Decent performance from Tommy. I’m sure he’ll get minutes in Germany after that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Would really like to see what Tommy can do with the balls Robertson provides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Considering he received very little service....I thought TC did well, hopefully he will get a chance in Germany, he's a natural goalscorer. The worry for Scotland is at the back, they're' gonna concede a few goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Done well with his mins there. The header at the end will show him what's required at this level. Tuck that away and it's some debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 3 hours ago, steviestevieneville said: I’m not so sure . He was starved of service last season. What makes me think he’s a natural finisher his goal v Cardiff at home . The movement across his marker & the glanced header The finish at West Ham . There have been plenty of others as well . Finishing like the two above I believe are natural , instinctive . He’s no Andy cole but I think he’s a natural goal scorer . Rotherham? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 21 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Would really like to see what Tommy can do with the balls Robertson provides. I wouldn't but whatever floats your boat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 38 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Would really like to see what Tommy can do with the balls Robertson provides. Slot it home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davefevs Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 I quite like the keeper (Sinisalo), saw him in bits and pieces for Exeter (on loan from Villa) last season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 2 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Decent performance from Tommy. I’m sure he’ll get minutes in Germany after that. The comms. were glowing about him tonight . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 7 hours ago, slartibartfast said: The comms. were glowing about him tonight . O Tommy boy, the comms the comms are glowing ... Fun fact: words to Danny Boy were actually written by a chap from Portishead, birth registered in Bedminster! Edited June 8 by The Original OTIB 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 53 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: O Tommy boy, the comms the comms are glowing ... Fun fact: words to Danny Boy were actually written by a chap from Portishead, birth registered in Bedminster! One of our own 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 13 hours ago, Tim Monaghan said: I see City have removed the video they posted earlier The video asked RM, JW and Tommy who are going to be the top 3 teams at the Euros. RM said Scotland, France and Germany JW - Spain, France and England Then Tommy - France, England and Germany He didn’t even mention Scotland What was Tommy thinking! And even worse, why would the media team not pick him up on it and then post it. Because he’s English and thinks as an Englishmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, The Original OTIB said: O Tommy boy, the comms the comms are glowing ... Fun fact: words to Danny Boy were actually written by a chap from Portishead, birth registered in Bedminster! I walk past his blue plaque quite regularly. A nice Victorian property looking across the channel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 2 hours ago, The Original OTIB said: O Tommy boy, the comms the comms are glowing ... Fun fact: words to Danny Boy were actually written by a chap from Portishead, birth registered in Bedminster! According to Wikipedia , he lived in the next road to me in Bath. The 1911 census shows him aged 62 living at 12 Penn Lea Road, Lower Weston, Bath in Somerset with a Maude Eugenie Beatrice Weatherly, aged 53 from Esher in Surrey (who is recorded as his wife of nine years' standing), and their two servants. In fact Weatherly and his wife Minnie never divorced: Maude Francfort used the name Weatherly while they lived together as husband and wife in Bath. Minnie lived on in seclusion in Portishead, financially supported by her husband until her death in 1920. The children remained loyal to her. Some time after 1911, Frederic and Maude moved to Grosvenor Lodge (now St Christopher's) in Belmont Road, Combe Down, just outside Bath.[5] I might pop round there this morning and see if the present residents realise. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 19 hours ago, Robbored said: The fact that Manning has rarely, if ever played two up top impacts on Conways performances. He’s not built to be a lone CF and why City need a ‘traditional’ CF who’s game encompasses all the attributes to be effective in that role - according to BT one is in the pipeline. I don’t see Conway as a ‘natural born goalscorer’ at all. His game about pace, getting in behind trying to create opportunities but he lacks that ‘right place, right time’ instinct. There's none so blind that cannot see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 2 hours ago, The Original OTIB said: O Tommy boy, the comms the comms are glowing ... Fun fact: words to Danny Boy were actually written by a chap from Portishead, birth registered in Bedminster! His original words started: O Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are gurt lush From Ashton Gate and down the harbourside 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Just now, downendcity said: His original words started: O Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are gurt lush From Ashton Gate and down the harbourside He must have gone through a few iterations then, the first lines I saw were "'Ark at they gurt pipes, Danny me babber From 'artcliffe to the 'Meader" 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 3 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: According to Wikipedia , he lived in the next road to me in Bath. The 1911 census shows him aged 62 living at 12 Penn Lea Road, Lower Weston, Bath in Somerset with a Maude Eugenie Beatrice Weatherly, aged 53 from Esher in Surrey (who is recorded as his wife of nine years' standing), and their two servants. In fact Weatherly and his wife Minnie never divorced: Maude Francfort used the name Weatherly while they lived together as husband and wife in Bath. Minnie lived on in seclusion in Portishead, financially supported by her husband until her death in 1920. The children remained loyal to her. Some time after 1911, Frederic and Maude moved to Grosvenor Lodge (now St Christopher's) in Belmont Road, Combe Down, just outside Bath.[5] I might pop round there this morning and see if the present residents realise. O Dolman P, that might be seen as stalking ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 14 hours ago, Davefevs said: I quite like the keeper (Sinisalo), saw him in bits and pieces for Exeter (on loan from Villa) last season. Blimey what happened? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I am pleased for Tommy, however you have to laugh when a bloke born in the west country with a west country accent talks about the joy of playing for his country and he is referring to Scotland. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollsRoyce Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 6 hours ago, BS3_RED said: I am pleased for Tommy, however you have to laugh when a bloke born in the west country with a west country accent talks about the joy of playing for his country and he is referring to Scotland. I am 50 percent Glaswegian , by dna, and for centuries it seems . I do not sound or speak like that would be the case . I feel more English , but I always love to see Scotland doing well . These things are complex . Most of the England team will have a very interesting DNA . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 7 hours ago, BS3_RED said: I am pleased for Tommy, however you have to laugh when a bloke born in the west country with a west country accent talks about the joy of playing for his country and he is referring to Scotland. Anyone remember Tony Cascarino playing for Ireland with absolutely no Irish heritage whatsoever? At least Conway has little bit of Scottish in him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 TC post match….https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-tommy-conway-scotland-9331201 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 When and who was the last City player to play for the Jocks first team, even Gow never managed that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sir Geoff Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 14 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: When and who was the last City player to play for the Jocks first team, even Gow never managed that . Ross Mcrorie, last Monday. 1 28 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Sir Geoff said: Ross Mcrorie, last Monday. Think he meant recently......... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 5 minutes ago, cotswoldred2 said: Think he meant recently......... Last monday is pretty recent 1 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 On 08/06/2024 at 13:16, The Original OTIB said: O Dolman P, that might be seen as stalking ... the best first line for danny boy so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 10 hours ago, slartibartfast said: When and who was the last City player to play for the Jocks first team, even Gow never managed that . Paul Hartley was the only player to ever play a full international for Scotland whilst with us prior to last week. Jamie McAllister was on the bench at least once as a City player but never got on. We have trebled our Scottish internationals in a week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 On 08/06/2024 at 07:20, The Original OTIB said: O Tommy boy, the comms the comms are glowing ... Fun fact: words to Danny Boy were actually written by a chap from Portishead, birth registered in Bedminster! And the music is called the Londonderry Air. The tune was written in Limavady not too far from us. In fact, the roadsign welcoming you to Limavady says the home of Danny Boy. Limavady is in County Londonderry. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 09/06/2024 at 23:04, Norn Iron said: And the music is called the Londonderry Air. The tune was written in Limavady not too far from us. In fact, the roadsign welcoming you to Limavady says the home of Danny Boy. Limavady is in County Londonderry. Hi, You indicate that you live in Londonderry, and I am intrigued as to whether you might have ever watched the series ‘Derry Girls’. I have, and thoroughly enjoyed it, but am curious as to how it was received in Northern Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 42 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Hi, You indicate that you live in Londonderry, and I am intrigued as to whether you might have ever watched the series ‘Derry Girls’. I have, and thoroughly enjoyed it, but am curious as to how it was received in Northern Ireland. Hi Phil, Very well indeed. It was written by a Derry girl. There is even a muriel (mural) recently painted. What is great is that anyone under 30 won't have any memory of 'The Troubles' so they won't want to be part of any new plan to join any terror unit. There will always be one or two who might be coerced etc, but basically it is a joy now to go into Belfast by train for a gig or whatever. It has a great atmosphere and is well worth a visit. Just like the Titanic with museums and places to visit because of that ship, there are tours to explain 'the troubles' both in Derry (95% of people call it that as it's easier) and Belfast. Our son went to uni in Derry only a few years ago. In his first week, he went drinking in the town with his new student friends. A couple of Derry girls also at Uni said how much they liked his English accent! Weirdly, he has been here since he was 4. Never lost his accent. People would never have said 20 years ago,that they liked his accent in a Derry pub. Times are changing. I love going to Derry. If anyone needs a weekend break, Belfast or Derry/Londonderry (as the BBC etc call it) should be high on your list....in fact make it top of your list. If you're a golfer, let me know. The courses are that good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-tommy-conway-celtic-wolves-9336376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Hardly a shock. Let’s hope for a relatively swift solution that nets a decent fee & enables us to bring in two strikers now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Part of me thinks we've done 3 years of hard graft in respect of the finances so keep and go for it a little. Take chances on compensation next summer or even a significant rise to the playoffs. Of course there are strong arguments to sell as well, primarily financial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengroveReds Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Not a shock but think it’s good move from the club to cash in rather than the risk of running out the contract potential injury risk too and receive small compo. Guess it all depends on the asking price, Euro impact may change that. I’m guessing 2-3 million rather than the 5-8 mil stated in article. Cant blame the club here, done all they can, hopefully it works for TC but the grass isn’t always greener, won’t be a starter in a prem team that for sure. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Just now, HengroveReds said: Not a shock but think it’s good move from the club to cash in rather than the risk of running out the contract potential injury risk too and receive small compo. Guess it all depends on the asking price, Euro impact may change that. I’m guessing 2-3 million rather than the 5-8 mil stated in article. Cant blame the club here, done all they can, hopefully it works for TC but the grass isn’t always greener, won’t be a starter in a prem team that for sure. Agree on the last paragraph, he won't be a starter. The rest I'm less sure on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengroveReds Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: Agree on the last paragraph, he won't be a starter. The rest I'm less sure on. Guess it’s all dependent on replacements and who they can get in. Big character and big boots to fill, scored some important goals for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Part of me thinks we've done 3 years of hard graft in respect of the finances so keep and go for it a little. Take chances on compensation next summer or even a significant rise to the playoffs. Of course there are strong arguments to sell as well, primarily financial. Then we keep a demotivated player who wants to be elsewhere & decreases in value every day. I like Tommy a lot but he doesn’t want to play for us anymore. Sell him & find someone who does. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Thank god for that, fully in agreement with the club on this. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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