Nigel Pearson appointed Bristol City manager

[UpTheLeagueFox]

6 minutes ago, MPH said:

i Hope you offered to clean his white trainers with your toothbrush?

I licked them clean. He deserved it. We'd just been promoted.

[ozleicester]

30 minutes ago, UpTheLeagueFox said:

I licked them clean. He deserved it. We'd just been promoted.

This is what showed on the new posts page... had no choice but to open up and see WHAT was licked clean

Edited 18 August 2021 by ozleicester

[OntarioFox]

 

[UpTheLeagueFox]

9 minutes ago, OntarioFox said:

 

I'm always transfixed when he speaks.

Admittedly I'm a Big Nige fanboy and quite proud of that actually.

[AjcW]

Massive result for them last night after a shakey start. Was particularly worried for them after it went to 3-2 with ten left!  

 

I'm surprised he's not been able to kick the late goal concession out of them yet, it's something that's plagued them for quite a few seasons now though.

 

They really need a striker and a CB in before deadline day if they're going to do anything more than win the bottom half though. 

[OntarioFox]

6 hours ago, AjcW said:

Massive result for them last night after a shakey start. Was particularly worried for them after it went to 3-2 with ten left!  

 

I'm surprised he's not been able to kick the late goal concession out of them yet, it's something that's plagued them for quite a few seasons now though.

 

They really need a striker and a CB in before deadline day if they're going to do anything more than win the bottom half though. 

The fanbase really does seem split on whether Weimann is going to step up or not.

 

It's the classic Championship holy grail any promoted team needs - a '20-goal-a-season man'.  They are definitely creating more this season than last though - the new lad Pring got praise off of Nige in the post-match, was his debut apparently and set up Martin for the second.

 

Martin's always been a solid Championship level striker. Like I said though, big questions over whether he and Weimann alone can score enough to propel them up the table.

 

On current showing, that CB is the vital piece of the puzzle - goals aren't a problem for the time being. The defense is very leaky - even tonight, the CB pairing stood off enough to let Liam Moore of all people slam in a daisy cutter from 25 yards. 

 

 

[AjcW]

10 minutes ago, OntarioFox said:

The fanbase really does seem split on whether Weimann is going to step up or not.

 

It's the classic Championship holy grail any promoted team needs - a '20-goal-a-season man'.  They are definitely creating more this season than last though - the new lad Pring got praise off of Nige in the post-match, was his debut apparently and set up Martin for the second.

 

Martin's always been a solid Championship level striker. Like I said though, big questions over whether he and Weimann alone can score enough to propel them up the table.

 

On current showing, that CB is the vital piece of the puzzle - goals aren't a problem for the time being. The defense is very leaky - even tonight, the CB pairing stood off enough to let Liam Moore of all people slam in a daisy cutter from 25 yards. 

 

 

I was talking to my friend about Weimann being the perfect Pearson type player, I bet he absolutely loves him, gives 100% always and gets goals too. 
 

If they can get some cash for Wells and get someone else in they should do that as it’s clearly not worked out for him there. 
 

But yes, CB is key for sure, they miss a Flint type that they used to have… and Kalas form for club is nothing like it is for country. 

[Houdini Logic]

Anyone else watching the Leicester geriatrics? 

[Unabomber]

1 minute ago, Houdini Logic said:

Anyone else watching the Leicester geriatrics? 

Yeah they’re playing well aren’t they. Great to see Matty James playing so well again.

[filbertway]

If they could finish then theyd be out of sight already

 

Started the game fantastically though, great tempo

[Soar Fox]

What a horrible camera for view for TV 

[Houdini Logic]

Agree, good to see James playing well and looking confident.

 

Quite enjoying this match which means it's clearly going to be a dire second half...

[Houdini Logic]

What a save

 

[AjcW]

Hell of a frustrating half for Bristol city that. As I said above they desperately need a striker and CB. The new young CB Atkinson got blown over by a breeze for the goal! 

[OntarioFox]

Swansea pulling out all the dark arts in the book - tumbles, taking forever to take throws etc. And the ref is buying it all.

I don't miss the Championship, won't lie. The most frustrating division on earth when you aren't winning.

Edited 20 August 2021 by OntarioFox

[Houdini Logic]

James is different level 

[Houdini Logic]

3 minutes ago, OntarioFox said:

Swansea pulling out all the dark arts in the book - tumbles, taking forever to take throws etc. And the ref is buying it all.

I don't miss the Championship, won't lie. The most frustrating division on earth when you aren't winning.

Yep, very frustrating even as a neutral!

[Vlad the Fox]

2 minutes ago, Houdini Logic said:

James is different level 

True. Just a shame that none of the players around him can control, pass or cross a ball.

[AjcW]

5 minutes ago, Houdini Logic said:

James is different level 

Honestly makes me sad, an England centre midfielder cut down by a mistimed challenge and a knee injury. He would have taken his chance too unlike ****ing drinkwater. 

[Vacamion]

 

As Pearson is getting the band back together, Bristol City need to sign Danny Drinkwater. 

 

 

[Houdini Logic]

3 minutes ago, Vlad the Fox said:

True. Just a shame that none of the players around him can control, pass or cross a ball.

I forgot how often teams in the Championship just pass it out of play while under zero pressure 

[Vlad the Fox]

3 minutes ago, Houdini Logic said:

I forgot how often teams in the Championship just pass it out of play while under zero pressure 

I know, it’s terrible. I’ve enjoyed seeing Simpson and James playing but some of the decision making from their teammates is ****ing awful.

[Houdini Logic]

2 minutes ago, Vacamion said:

 

As Pearson is getting the band back together, Bristol City need to sign Danny Drinkwater. 

 

 

Can't be worse than warming the bench for the 14th best team in Turkey

[Vacamion]

 

Did Nuh-KEE Wells used be NAKKY Wells, or did I just imagine that?

 

 

[Guest Col city fan]

I know we have some real Pearson lovers on here but it looks like it’s blatantly clear that Pearson doesn’t work without Shaky and Walsh. He never really has done. That Bristol side with the likes of Matt James, Simpson and King (sub today) don’t look good enough to get promoted.

We’ll see but losing this evening at hone to Swansea (how it stands) doesn’t bode well