Forever Bristol City Podcast

Half season review with Gregor MacGregor

In our 2nd half season review DaveP speaks with local media's Gregor MacGregor who gives his own candid assessment of how City are doing so far.

Conversation reveals some positives and on transfer window speculation Gregor does not dismiss the idea of DaveP's fantasy signing.

21/22 Half season review featuring Chris Honor

Former player Chris Honor has built a reputation as a co-commentator on Radio Bristol for telling it as it is and in this the first of a series of mid-season reviews on City he pulls no punches in his assessment of the current situation at Ashton Gate.

Speaking with DaveP the conversation looks at the positives of the season so far but then in depth at the areas of concern which seem to reflect current fan opinion on the various social media platforms

We are what we are!

Normal service resumed at home with this 5 goal thriller against Huddersfield, we discuss the square pegs in round holes, the S82 morons who threw stuff on the pitch, inflated attendance numbers, the effect of Omicron and lots more

City steal [?] a point from the Eye of the Tiger!

You can't really fault City for twice coming from behind to earn a point at the home of one of the form sides of the division, but was it a decent performance?

Ian, Mark, & DaveP discuss the ins and outs of a display that would have earned more plaudits had the goals conceded not been shabby ones and the number of unforced passing errors been much reduced.

We self analyse our criticism and ask if the current form of 8 points from 5 games represents some sort of turnaround and do we have it in us to secure an upper mid-table position.

Talk switches, again, to the transfer window and a unanimous view that who comes in, if anyone, it is an absolute must that they are better than what we have.

Fortress Ashton Gate and who was Eddie Kavanagh?

Ian , Mark and DaveP are joined by Derby supporter Mike Stewart in discussing the 1-0 win vs. The Rams.

On Saturday's EFL programme on Quest Colin Murray plagiarized what I had Tweeted 3 hours previously with my "Fortress Ashton Gate" comment as City extended their unbeaten home run to 4 and a first half pitch invasion by a Derby fan was reminiscent of Everton fan Eddie Kavanagh doing something similar at the 1966 FA Cup Final although he was brought to ground better than our stewards attempts on Saturday!!

Mike gives his insight on Derby's financial woes we makes for a good listen and even Ian comes across in a relatively joyous mood!!

What does a ”decent” January transfer window look like?

City put in a D- showing in the Sheffield snow where they went down 2-0 and, like so many games it could have been more.

Ian, Mark & DaveP debate the match action and agree that even allowing for injuries the starting line up was destined to fail.

Naturally Pearson's future is debated. Ian was of the view that his time could still be up but he's in a minority as talk moved to what a decent January transfer window looks like. Forget 5 new players we agree on three and that it should be two midfielders and a striker but with limited funds who is available that would be better than what we have.

Much to admire in a hard fought win - Stoke City [H] reviewed

When the 4th official signaled 9 extra minutes many feared the worst but in all honesty with a supportive crowd cheering them on there were no causes for concern as City secured the 3 points thanks to Bakinson's first half strike.

A shaky opening could have seen the visitors put themselves in control but City got into the game and deserve a B+ for their collective efforts.

Ian, Mark, DaveFevs & DaveP discuss the match action and look forward to Sunday's lunchtime encounter with the Blades.

 

Some improvement, a C+ performance

Had Wells header gone in late on would City have held on for a much needed win in the 11 minutes [inc. time added on] that remained? Based on their first half performance we would have said yes but the 2nd half was quite poor which is why we've only given them a C+ rating for this draw against Tony Mowbray's Blackburn.

Injuries and changes meant it was an interesting line up with youngsters Scott & Benarous both starting and Williams returning to the midfield after injury - keep him fit & playing and we won't go down - he's that good.

Ian, Mark & Dave P discuss the match action in our Centenary episode, look forward to Wednesday's home game vs Stoke and assess the fallout from Nigel's comments in the pre-match presser

 

 

Keep Calm & Carry On, what else can we do?

The rumour mill was in danger of falling off it's spindle on Monday regarding Nigel Pearson's future as Bristol City Manager. Missing a third game of the season due to illness and the club's wretched run of recent form was he going to be binned off so early into the project?

CEO Richard Gould followed up a Robins TV interview with an unscheduled but asked for [by the club] appearance on SOTC. Questioned by Geoff Twentyman City fans were left none the wiser about when Nigel would return and what contingency plans might be in place if his absence were to be long term.

Ian, DaveFevs and DaveP made this unscheduled episode to give their views on the current situation which included whether LJ might return if he is relieved of his duties at Sunderland which is looking increasingly likely!!!!

City achieve a new low!!! Coventry [A] reviewed

Twice in front with a one man advantage for half the game City stumbled to a 3-2 defeat at Coventry with another performance that had relegation written all over it.

Post-match coach Curtis Fleming called out the players for "lack of desire" and anyone watching could see the team again lacked any shape or imagination.

Ian, Mark, Lezz & DaveP have a tense discussion in this latest episode and wonder whether it really is a time for Colin moment!!!