Ashton Gate next

[Dan]

Ashton Gate pre renovation was great, the low roof in the away end made it one of the best atmospheres in England.

[fazzyfox]

Don’t expect our 3 CF options to be our main goal threat, neither Patson “It’s called a ball mate”  Daka, Carranza (more like a random trialist than a loanee) or Ayew (more of a linking / hold up player) look like dangerous line leaders, they’re just there jogging around a bit pointing and shrugging shoulders.

 

James is by far our most consistent and effective player, Fatawu can be pretty electric on his day capable of worldie strikes, Mavididi blows hot and cold, decent if he fancies it.

 

Recent evolutions have been Academy graduate Ben Nelson being finally given the starting place ahead of bigger names / ego’s and DeCordova-Reid being utilised as the no.10 as on loan Ramsey is out injured.

 

There are high hopes for 16 year old Monga, like a footballing Harlem Globetrotter, my justification for going to games this season has been wanting to see his first goal at home, this and the fact we had 7 academy graduates on the pitch at the end of the Derby game is the direction we want to see.

The bigger name reputation players have been the problem, Winks -attitude, Skipp - Anonymous until last few weeks, Faes - Brain fart clown egotist, Vestergaard - No pace, turning circle of a wardrobe, human / giraffe hybrid, Soumare - likes a light casual jog leaving opponents untracked.

 

Fond memories of Russel Osman, helped club legend Steve Walsh’s early development with his experience, strong and reliable with decent long range distribution and a film star too (Escape to Victory)!

 

[Spudulike]

32 minutes ago, Dan said:

Ashton Gate pre renovation was great, the low roof in the away end made it one of the best atmospheres in England.

No doubt the new Ashton Gate has become gentrified as it needs to cater for the ever-so-nice rugby audience. Shame. But at least the views are unrestricted and the backbreaking seats are no more.

 

Thought they were very respectful following the helicopter crash by lighting up their stadium in blue and white. Not forgotten.

[jerseybean]

On 06/12/2025 at 23:02, 1972 Fox said:

One thing to say is that a good majority of us on here wish we had the great Nigel Pearson as our manager now.

 

Wondering if your fans hold him in the same high regard?

Many, including me, certtainly do