Forever Bristol City Podcast

WATFORD [H] the verdict ..... it was OK, no more than that

Ian, Mark, Neil & DaveP debate a game which was a case of  "after the Lord Mayor's show" in comparison with the sparkling FA Cup win over West Ham.

There was to be no repeat of the 4-1 hammering of the Hornets on Boxing Day. They were a lot more enterprising than some sides seen at home this season but for all their neat play MOL in goal was rarely threatened.

Nice for Twine to score on his debut but we still have a problem at that end of the pitch

WEST HAM [H] the verdict ....Manning's Marvels are just that as City get physical!

It really was a night to remember at Ashton Gate as City totally outplayed David Moyes West Ham in an enthralling game which got off to the perfect start thanks to Tommy Conway's coolly struck goal after just 3 minutes.

City's physical approach saw them get stuck in against a side lying 6th in the Premier League and the tension reached fever pitch after Benrahma was sent off early in the second half as he retaliated with a kick to Joe Williams chest after the resurgent City midfielder had won a crunching tackle.

City were top dollar in all areas and all they need to do now is maintain this form for the remainder of the season.

Ian, Mark &  DaveP discuss the match action and more

PNE [A] the verdict .... we’ve just got to grin & bear it

DaveP, Mark & Ian try to take some positives from a performance that was in stark contrast to that which City produced at the London Stadium last weekend.

Once again missed chances early on proved to be City's undoing with under pressure Ryan Lowe pulling a rabbit out the hat and probably saved his job with a triple half time substitution which caught City out big time. Will Keane grabbed two goals, the first after a rare MOL error.

For the final 20 minutes one could only describe City's performance as ragged and they will have to do a lot better on Tuesday if that game isn't to end in disappointment against David Moyes depleted side.

We also talk transfers - the window is half complete, will there be a flurry of activity in the next two weeks?

WEST HAM [A] the verdict ..... City, you did us proud

DaveP, Mark & Ian discuss a thrilling encounter where City put two poor performances behind them in matching West Ham in all areas of the pitch and bring David Moyes side back to Ashton Gate for a hotly anticipated replay.

Conway's strike from a superb Williams pass was class as were a couple of MOL saves.

MILLWALL [H] the verdict .... should we just accept we are in [another] period of transition?

DaveP, Ian & Mark debate a games against the Lions which for every minute was as dire as the previous game at St. Andrews where the home side set up for the draw that probably kept Rooney in a job for the next 100 hours!!!

We're no further forward than under Pearson and for all his so called advanced tactical nous Manning does not seem to have a Plan B.

7000 chose to pay on the day looking at the Brum game as a blip which sadly it wasn't - I wonder how many of them will rock up at Ashton Gate to be entertained against Watford on 20th January.

 

We look forward to our "big day out" at West Ham and it's Deja vu when talking about transfers - "shopping in League 1, won't pay prem wages for loanees".

 

B’HAM CITY [A] the verdict ..... a game we should have won

4 points from two away games in the space of 4 days is good whoever the opposition but City were disappointed to come away from St. Andrews with just a point in a boring game against a side that looked a pale shadow of the one which won at Ashton Gate in August.

One thing we did learn is that Anis Mehmeti is no header of the ball after a couple of missed chances escaped that part of his anatomy. The Vyner/Dickie defensive pairing continues to look strong and Joe Williams is playing with the verve we have not seen enough of in his time here.

DaveP is joined by Ian & Mark in chatting through the match action & more

 

 

WATFORD [A] the verdict ...... the most complete performance for a VERY long time

DaveP is joined by Dave Fevs, Ian Gay & Mark Tovey in discussing an emphatic Boxing Day victory at Vicarage Road.

A superb all round team performance as City controlled the game for most of the time.

We also try to make sense  and draw some conclusions from a review of the club's 22/23 accounts which showed a £22M loss.

HULL CITY [H] the verdict .... Robins maul Tigers in 5-goal thriller

Back to back wins for the first time since February, City sent truculent former player, and now Hull manager, back up north with his tail between his leg as they fought back from 2-1 down to claim victory.

Penalties are like buses these days, none for ages then 3 come along at once. Conway sent the keeper the wrong way for the second time in a week but his outfield play is giving some cause for concern.

Manning has shown faith in Mehmeti and this was rewarded with a much awaited goal from the Albanian and name me a better summer acquisition than Jason Knight, own two-legged Duracell bunny!

No Hull game would be complete without a questionable penalty and this was not going to break that tradition with Pring penalised for the lightest of touches in the box.

Onward and upwards - hopefully!1

DaveP is joined by Ian, Neil & new contributor Ben Bond discussing the game, comparing the team that beat Man Utd with what we have now plus first hand opinion on the Senior Reds lunch with Jon Lansdown the speaker,

SUNDERLAND [H] the verdict ..... we got away with that one & MOL was excellent

DaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Neil in assessing a hard earned victory against Top 6 opponents.

BLACKBURN [A] the verdict .... we played well for 20 minutes then he changed it!!

DaveP hosts a review of the game with Dave Fevs, Ian Gay & Mark Tovey.

Is our new boss trying to change too much too soon?