Forever Bristol City Podcast
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ROTHERHAM [H] the verdict ...... City cruising to top half finish
April 28, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThe expected success against already relegated Rotherham was achieved with another penalty expertly slotted home by Conway a superbly executed free kick from Twine which, added to his all round contribution, might just see the purse strings relaxed to sign him. Ian, Mark & the Suttons analyse the game with DaveP as well a marvelling out how the storm clouds that were gathering pre-Easter have been replaced by the blue skies of optimism when looking at the prospects for next season Hosted ...
FBC Special : In conversation with ...... Gavin Marshall, CEO Bristol Sport
April 24, 2024 11:55 - 44 minutes - 36.4 MBDaveP & Ian Gay met with Gavin Marshall last week to discuss all matters Bristol City!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NORWICH [A] the verdict ....... a performance that augers well for next season
April 21, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBCity extended their unbeaten run to 6 games in an entertaining game against the play-off bound Canaries. Mark Sykes fluffed an easy one on one early but City weren't to rue that miss taking the lead after 54 mins with a striker's finish from increasingly impressive defender Haydon Roberts. They only held it for a few minutes before Norwich equalized with a goal that had a hint of offside about it but then stood firm as Norwich sought to further capitalise and finished the stronger side even...
HUDDERSFIELD [H] the verdict .... third penalty success in 4 days secures point in poor game
April 14, 2024 10:34 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBDaveP discusses Saturday's Ashton Gate action with Mark, Ian & the Suttons. City kept that unbeaten run intact with a generously awarded penalty in the 100th minute to make it 1-1. Huddersfield played with more intensity but Max had little to do in goal which might have been just as well since he appeared to be in some pain after taking a nasty knock in the first half. Trying to think of nice things we reminisce on the 9th anniversary of the 6-0 win at Bradford which secured the 2014/15 p...
BLACKBURN [H] the verdict..... super City punish poor Rovers with 5-goal blast
April 11, 2024 11:31 - 58 minutes - 48.6 MBThe unbeaten run continues as City ran out clear winners to extend their unbeaten run to 4 with another clean sheet which they've now achieved in 5 of the last 6 games. Blackburn had one of the worst players to grace the Ashton Gate pitch in recent years with Dominic Hyam at fault for the first 3 goals one way or another! Tommy Conway and sub Nahki Wells both grabbed a brace of goals and the penalty famine appears to be over with each scoring from the spot. Max O'Leary was rarely troubled...
SUNDERLAND [A] the verdict ....... Super Max the star as unbeaten run continues
April 07, 2024 06:06 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBNot a pretty game at the windswept Stadium of Light as City came away with a point largely thanks to the heroics of Max O'Leary who produced a string of saves which kept Sunderland out & prolonged their miserable run. DaveP hosts a discussion on the match action and more with Ian, Mark & Lez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PLYMOUTH [A] the verdict .... worthy winners against a very poor side
April 02, 2024 05:39 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBNahki Wells close range header was enough to give City all three points at Home Park and make it a Happy Easter for Liam Manning who has to be praised for his game management across the two games. Ian, Mark, Neil and debut contributor Ani joined DaveP in reviewing the matchday action as well as speculating where City might finish in the table with just 6 games to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leicester City [H] the verdict.... we got a performance, now we just need consistency
March 30, 2024 08:16 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBCan't deny the fact that City deserved all three points against a Leicester side who have now lost 4 of their last 6 games and in so doing might have to settle for a play-off spot despite leading the division for months. Manning changed the formation which meant the left side was strong with Pring & the impressive Roberts. Mehemti was at his most infuriating but he capped his performance with a well struck winning goal. Max O'Leary deserves praise for some fine saves and even his distribut...
23/24: End of Season Review ft. Chris Honor & Richard Latham
March 23, 2024 12:52 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBWith no match this weekend DaveP took the opportunity to chew the cud on all matters Bristol City with former player Chris and respected local journalist Richard. Premature to be having an end of season review? Not really with nothing but pride to play for over the next 5 weeks. Lots of topics covered with Richard very much in the "be careful what you wish for" camp for those who say SL should move on but tempering that by saying the purse strings need to be relaxed in the summer with a ma...
WBA [A] the verdict .... no points, no emotion, not unexpected [the result]!
March 16, 2024 19:22 - 59 minutes - 50.1 MBWe’re not very good and neither, it would seem. are any of the teams below us in the table! Birmingham, Sheff Wed., Plymouth and Stoke all lost while the other 3 dog- eat-dog games produced three 0-0 draws. There will, it must seem now, little chance of a flurry of decent performances between now and the end of the season and if we maintain our current levels a final placing in the range 17th-19th looks likely. Will we achieve a best in 4 seasons no of wins with the 3 needed to achieve tha...
SWANSEA [H] the verdict ... a win is a win no matter how awful it was to watch
March 10, 2024 22:46 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThe 4-match losing sequence was brought to an end as City emerged victorious from the scrappiest of encounters when beating Swansea 1-0 thanks to Rob Dickie's 5th goal of the season. The opening half saw both sides struggle to offer anything by way of entertainment to the sparse Mothers Day crowd but City were worthy winners by the final whistle. DaveP hosts the Suttons, Mark & Ian reviewing the game where the outcome all but secured Championship football for a 10th successive season. Ho...
IPSWICH [A] the verdict ... lost, but we "gave it a go". Is that enough to silence the critics?
March 06, 2024 11:27 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBCity twice took the lead before losing by the odd goal in 5 against rampant Ipswich Town who, if they maintain this form in the last 10 games could well go from League 1 to the Premier League through back to back promotions. At least City fans saw they side put in a decent performance with goals from Mehmeti & Conway and Max O'Leary managed to save a penalty but there has to be questions over Liam Manning's in game management through the last 15 minutes of the game when some shithousery was...
CARDIFF [H] the verdict ...,. this isn't going well is it?
March 03, 2024 12:55 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBA third defeat in a row and another poor performance to match. Is relegation a possibility with just 9 points from the last 33. DaveP, Ian, Mark, Neil & Tom Sutton try to make sense of what's gone wrong since that stellar display vs. Southampton on 13 February. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SHEFF WED [A] the verdict.... patterns & behaviours not up to scratch
February 25, 2024 07:21 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIan. Mark & DaveP debate the defeat at Hillsborough where again the team put in a performance that fell well short of the expectations the board feel this squad is capable of. They [the owners] got rid of a manager who challenged their approach and replaced him with, for arguably the most important position at the club, with "one for the future". This approach echoes our January transfer activity with the likes of Murphy & Stokes. With hindsight perhaps Manning should have been loaned back ...
QPR [H] the verdict ..... so typical of City after Tuesday!!
February 18, 2024 11:41 - 1 hour - 66 MBHopes were raised after Tuesday's star performance against Southampton but in true Bristol City fashion the fans were brought back down to earth by the sort of lack lustre home performance that has been all too familiar in recent years. DaveP discusses the action with Ian, Mark & Tom with the group unable to draw anything positive from the game, indeed, there are questions over Manning's tactics and inclusion of Twine on the bench yet not playing him when the team were crying out for someon...
Southampton [H] the verdict ..... Wow, just wow!!!
February 14, 2024 14:42 - 58 minutes - 49.1 MBCity were fully deserving of 3 points against the high flying Saints whose impressive 25 game unbeaten run was brought to a shuddering halt in the most complete performance seen at Ashton Gate for a very long time. Manning talked pre-match about a game plan and City stuck to it in a manner that suggests the players have bought into the manager's approach whilst he too has shown he has the nous to make the best out of a squad he inherited as they executed a counter-attacking style with aplom...
BORO [A] the verdict ..... a hard fought win in a game of two halves
February 11, 2024 06:56 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAfter the midweek exertions against Forest few were expecting City to win their first league game of 2024 at the Riverside but they did just that with a spirited display and two goals in the space of as many minutes quite early in the first half put them firmly in control. They might have gone in at half time with a 3-goal lead had Sam Bell not allowed the keeper to smother the ball in a one-on-one situation but the second half was a different story as Boro camped in our half, had a goal di...
FOREST [A] the verdict ...... so near yet so far
February 08, 2024 13:44 - 52 minutes - 45.3 MBCity exited the FA Cup with a spirited display against Forest, pushing their Premier League opponents through to extra time before a Sam Bell miss cost them dearly in a penalty shoot out. Like against West Ham the team did not look outclassed in stark contrast to Friday's game vs Leeds. They recovered from an early goal to draw level within 5 minutes and for long periods were very much in control. If only they had converted those chances in the second half of extra time! Now City need to ...
Leeds United [H] the verdict .... they were good, we weren't!
February 03, 2024 12:38 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThrashed 1-0 by a side who are likely to be back in the Premier League for the start of next season, City's woeful league form continues and it now just 3 from a possible 18 points since what seems a distant memory of the 4-1 thumping of Watford on Boxing Day. Ian, Mark & The Sutton's join DaveP in chewing over the Friday night action at Ashton Gate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COVENTRY [A] the verdict... a point away from home home when it should have been 3?
January 31, 2024 11:32 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIan, Mark, Dave Fevs join DaveP in a review of a game which on balance City just about deserved to win but due to a MOL error they had to settle for a share of the spoils. Taking this game in isolation then a point against a team unbeaten in 11 games should be considered a good thing but City's form has slumped in the league to the extent that it is now just 3 points out of a possible 15 with no easy games on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FOREST [H] the verdict .... champagne football but no goals; how do we fix that?
January 27, 2024 11:37 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBCity were more than a match for Premier Leaguers Nottingham Forest in a scoreless encounter at a full to capacity Ashton Gate. The football from City was sublime at times and an interval lead would have been assured if, perhaps Vyner had elected to shoot, Conway had taken an extra touch and Knight's header just been a foot lower! Forest improved after the break with Gibbs-White coming on and being the architect for most of their goal threat. DaveP hosts a review of the game & more with Ia...
WATFORD [H] the verdict ..... it was OK, no more than that
January 21, 2024 12:02 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBIan, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
WEST HAM [H] the verdict ....Manning's Marvels are just that as City get physical!
January 17, 2024 11:57 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIt 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 w...
PNE [A] the verdict .... we’ve just got to grin & bear it
January 14, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBDaveP, 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 p...
WEST HAM [A] the verdict ..... City, you did us proud
January 08, 2024 19:36 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDaveP, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MILLWALL [H] the verdict .... should we just accept we are in [another] period of transition?
January 02, 2024 12:15 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBDaveP, 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 G...
B’HAM CITY [A] the verdict ..... a game we should have won
December 30, 2023 11:45 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB4 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...
WATFORD [A] the verdict ...... the most complete performance for a VERY long time
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBDaveP 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HULL CITY [H] the verdict .... Robins maul Tigers in 5-goal thriller
December 23, 2023 12:44 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBBack 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 ...
SUNDERLAND [H] the verdict ..... we got away with that one & MOL was excellent
December 17, 2023 10:39 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBDaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Neil in assessing a hard earned victory against Top 6 opponents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BLACKBURN [A] the verdict .... we played well for 20 minutes then he changed it!!
December 13, 2023 11:28 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBDaveP hosts a review of the game with Dave Fevs, Ian Gay & Mark Tovey. Is our new boss trying to change too much too soon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HUDDERSFIELD [A] the verdict .... a match we should have won?
December 10, 2023 07:50 - 55 minutes - 46.2 MBIan & Dave P discuss a game in which had City's players made better decisions in the final third of the pitch they would surely have come home with all three points. There is a change in how we play as once again on possession City were on c60% and although the home keeper had little to do there were 14 shots on target! The goal conceded was again due to careless play on the ball but it will be a boost for his ebbing confidence that Conway got on the scoresheet with a smart finish. 5 poin...
NORWICH [H] the verdict .... let’s just accept we are a work in progress
December 03, 2023 21:19 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBDaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Neil in reviewing Sunday's lunchtime fixture which ended in defeat despite going in at half-time 1-0 up. The 2nd half was poor with two sloppy goals conceded in a generally poor and disjointed showing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SOUTHAMPTON [H] the verdict .... City pay the price for 1st half missed chances
November 30, 2023 11:15 - 51 minutes - 42 MBDave P, Ian, & DaveFevs discuss the match action which saw a fine first half display go unrewarded as City fell to their first defeat under Liam Manning. Conway had a header that he couldn't direct effectively and then for the second time in 5 days failed in a one-on-one against a keeper with Southampton's Bazunu also producing a smart save to keep out a Sykes header. City were poor in the 2nd half and now have to face 5 matches in 19 days starting with Norwich at Ashton Gate on Sunday lun...
BORO [H] the verdict ..... goal of the season & maybe just a hint of the shape of things to come?
November 26, 2023 10:44 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIan, Neil & DaveP discuss an eventful game at Ashton Gate against Michael Carrick’s in form Boro After a slow start City went in at half time 2-0 ahead thanks to an absolute stunner from TGH and a coolly slotted home penalty by Tommy Conway who had fluffed a one-on-one opportunity only minutes before. But with barely 10 minutes gone in the 2nd half that lead had been surrendered and another Stoke City throwaway appeared a distinct possibility but no, City came storming back with Mark...
QPR [A] the verdict... let’s not overreact after just one game
November 12, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBLiam Manning's first game in charge saw a point gained in West London but it was a dire affair. Ian, Mark and DaveP discuss the match action and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manning is our man ... dawn of a new era
November 07, 2023 20:44 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBDaveP is joined by Chris Honor, Mark, Neil & Ian as they discuss all matters surrounding the appointment of new Head Coach, Liam Manning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SHEFF WED [H] the verdict ..... time to move on
November 05, 2023 10:20 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Lez in a review of Saturday's win over lowly Wednesday as well as speculating on who's next for the Ashton Gate managerial, or should we say Head Coach, hot seat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pearson gone - I can’t recall the fanbase being so united in anger about anything like this before
October 29, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIan & DaveP with contributions from Neil Sutton & Chris Honor discuss the surprise sacking of Nigel Pearson on Sunday lunchtime. Why now and who next are amongst the topics discussed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CARDIFF [A] the verdict ..... injury ravaged side loses in close fought game
October 29, 2023 08:13 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThis result made it five defeats in the last 7 games and whilst that is not a good statistic, when you look at the extent of the injury crisis many feared it could have been a lot worse. Ian, Mark & DaveP analyse the match action and take some positives but it is very difficult and to be quite honest we feel a real sense of disillusionment about how things are on & off the field. The HPC must be more like a "Casualty" ward at the moment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
IPSWICH [H] the verdict.... another game of fine margins
October 26, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBA spirited performance but defeat against a newly promoted Ipswich who, on current form, look like they’ll sail past City into the promised land! Max O’Leary appears to be the villain of the piece for failing to deal with Broadhead’s well struck shot that was the difference between the sides. Fans should cut him some slack in my opinion with his acrobatic save just before the goal and another one-handed stop from Davis at the start of the second half which kept City in the game. Cornick wa...
COVENTRY[H] the verdict: victory overshadowed by Nige’s ”I’m irritated” post match comment
October 22, 2023 10:39 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBNigel Pearson is not a man to mince his words and clearly his post-match comments to the media suggests if there was just a hint of a rift before between him and our owner it appears to be right out there now! City's shambolic opening half hour did not give the Sky Blues the 2-3 goal advantage they might have expected on another day and most fans in the ground were shocked to see Rob Dickie's headed goal give us a half-time advantage. Talk post match was more about what Nigel said in an op...
LEEDS [A] the verdict .. decent performance but predictable outcome in season of inconsistency
October 08, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIf there is some comfort in defeat it is that many Leeds fans felt we were the best side to visit Elland Road this season on the basis that at least we attempted to play football rather then shut up shop. Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss the match action which sees City go into the 2nd international break on the back of 3 defeats in the last 4 which could well have been worse were it not for Conway's late brace at Rotherham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ROTHERHAM [A] ..the verdict: Champions League strikes from TC, National League type game!
October 05, 2023 10:29 - 1 hour - 51 MBTommy Conway’s first goal in particular would not have looked out of place amongst those at St James Park where Newcastle stunned PSG last night. His second goal wasn’t too shabby either! Dave P & Ian are joined by Chris Honor reviewing a match remembered only for another 3 points gained on the road after what was at times a shocking performance across the field and that included as usual some crass officiating. It’s on to Elland Road next where a point would be most welcome going into the...
Stoke City [H] the verdict .... we were mugged or just paying the price for sloppy defending
October 01, 2023 10:51 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBAt 2-0 up after 15 minutes another convincing home win looked on the cards but it didn't turn out like that as City surrendered that lead to lose 2-3. Ian, Neil & DaveP dissect the match action. There's some criticism of Naismith as a defender and general bafflement at Nige's quadruple substitution barely 10 minutes into the 2nd half. We pose the question: would most City fans be happy to accept an indefinite number of seasons on the we are where we are principle and be grateful to the Lan...
Leicester C. [A] the verdict .. a defeat but by the closest of margins against 2016 PL Champions
September 24, 2023 10:49 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBKal Naismith timed an 18-yard area tackle to perfection vs. WBA last Saturday but he had no such luck as he went to ground and brought Ndidi down for a penalty which proved to be the only goal in a close fought encounter. City were rocked pre match by the surprise news that Vyner was unfit to play and Pearson’s post-match comments suggest a lengthy lay off if it’s an ACL problem. The only disappointing thing about City yesterday was their wastefulness in possession when in attacking positi...
Plymouth [H] the verdict.... City look the real deal in Ashton Gate thriller
September 20, 2023 09:07 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThere were goals a plenty at Ashton Gate as City convincingly beat west country rivals Argyle to secure their first home league win in emphatic style. Racing to a 2 goal lead inside the first 10 minutes the result was never in doubt once that margin had been restored to snuff out any hope of a Plymouth revival, City going in 3-1 ahead at half time. It was a great team performance savoured by DaveP, Ian, Mark & Neil in their analysis of the game and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
WBA [H] the verdict ...... fab first half but firing blanks at home is a problem that needs sorting
September 17, 2023 09:47 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBArguably one of the best opening 45 minutes to a game since Nigel Pearson took charge but City were unable to convert superiority into goals and may even have gone in behind at the interval were it not for Vyner's superb tackle on Asante. More WBA in 2nd 45 but would it have been fair on the visitors had Cornick's effort had gone in - a bad miss or a good save. Ian & DaveP dissect the match action as well as looking forward to Tuesday's game vs. Plymouth Argyle. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Swansea [A] the verdict.... there’s no stopping City on the road
September 02, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBA game much like Hull last week where City dominated despite going a goal behind but this time they won. Mark Sykes had one of his best games in a City shirt as he scored the equaliser with an exquisite left foot shot before setting up Sam Bell for the winner and what will be a major boost to his confidence after a stuttering start to the season. DaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Lez in reviewing the match action which included stand out performances by Joe Williams and Duracell Bunny [for al...
Norwich City [H] .... Cup game review & does Nige have the right to feel cheesed off?
August 30, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBDaveFevs makes a welcome return to FBC and talks with Ian & DaveP about the Carabao Cup exit against David Wagner's Canaries plus the reality, expressed in blunt terms by Nigel, that there will be no further activity in what remains of the transfer window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.