v Bristol City (a) - 20/11/21 (& local info for those heading to the gate, from a Bristol City follower)

[infoman]

Hope as many of you can make the trip Bristol on 20 november

The "other lot" are at home against Tranmere so you might bump into Tranmere followers en route to Bristol

Please buy your match day tickets in advance as their will be no pay on the day and this will not be altered

I understand the ticket allocation is 1,500,how are the sales progressing?

Just been checking the away folloeing in the last few seasons.

2015/16 953

2016/17 556

2018/2019 ????????? unable

2019/20 659

2020/21 Covis restrictions

Match day programmes will be on line only and I am lead to understand they will be FREE to look at on line for match day ticket holders

Parking is normally in the streets around the area as long as you are there by 1pm please don't block drive ways or park on corners.

COMING BY ROAD

Head to avonmouth junction 18 on the M5 and follow the route A4 Bristol Airport along what is known as the Portway under the Clifton suspension bridge and the ground will appear in the distance

TRAINS

If you are coming down by train,an appeal to purchase the tickets to PARSON STREET station.Its the same price and it gives us(Bristol City) ammunition to get better facilities for the official train station for Ashton gate until we get a new train station opened nearer to ashton gate

Train time are XX:27 past the hour which takes you two thirds of the way to the ground and then walk the rest of the way ,although there is a 13:56 departure from Parson Street which is good arrival time for the train from the North of England at 13:40pm

On the return its a good time from Parson Street at 17:25pm

On your way to the ground we have our statue of John Atyeo in the home section at the Winterstoke Road end

Casualty and Holby City were filmed in the City don't ask me about either of the programmes cos I think their both rubbish

The young ones was also filmed in the BS7 area of the City(actually its Bishopston)

Finally the block of flats on the left behind the dolman stand side as you are in the away end is "the" block of flats in "fools and horses"

Bring your camera and turn up early if you want to take any photo's

Pubs possibly best one are in the cumberland road basin area novia scotia pump house and the cottage.

suggest park your car and then walk to the ground.

Harbourside area of the central area is very good

BBC Radio station is radio Bristol which has frequencies and 94:9 and DAB (and 95:5 up till 3pm),

with full match day commentary on BBC radio Bristol which should be on 94:9(if not it will be on Bristol DAB

Bristol seems have become the English Hollywood with recent dramas filmed in the City being

The outlawsShowtrial, The Girl Before and Chloe and The Long Call

Please circulate to other football sites you deem necessary

If you need any further info ask away and I don't bite

 

 

 

[tomphil]

Yet another with no pay on the day !!! 😒

[Mattyblue]

Not progressing very well, I imagine, at £33 a ticket… 

[1864roverite]

Credit to you mate for posting 

[arbitro]

Is this the first time an opposition supporter has done the match preview?

😉😉

[rigger]

The last time I went to this fixture it was by train to Parson Street, I recomend doing that, there are a couple of decent pubs between the station and the ground. One was a ardent BCFC pub with loads of memorabillia on the walls. The old adage, keep your gob shut and you won't get any trouble, came into play. An easy, 10 minute downhill walk to catch the train back, after the game.  

Edited November 17, 2021 by rigger

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Bristol....a footballing wilderness,nothing to see here.

[only2garners]

2 hours ago, arbitro said:

Is this the first time an opposition supporter has done the match preview?

😉😉

No - infoman has definitely done it before!

Having a wife from Bristol and two brothers-in-law still there (one of them a ciderhead ST holder), this would normally be a banker away game for me. But my wife planned a craft fair for the charity we are both trustees of for this Saturday before the fixtures came out and anyway both brothers-in-law have gone separately to the US to see daughters.

Hopefully Alan will make it up for the reverse fixture and I can do a preview for that.

[JacknOry]

Defo did it last season - I remember the Holby City reference. In fact, while its great info, I do believe its just a copy paste.

[DeeCee]

5 hours ago, arbitro said:

Is this the first time an opposition supporter has done the match preview?

😉😉

Think someone, maybe the same guy did Bristol before?

[infoman]

JacknOry

It is not a copy and paste,if you read all the info its relevant to saturdays match,I have a template and I adjust it to suite who ever Bristol City are playing.

We play Stoke City on Wednesday night and a similar posting will be posted on their forum/s

Although the train/railway information might be adjusted.

The radio information will also be altered, as the other lot ain't playing and we will have coverage on all radio frequencys

Hope to see as many of you at our place on Saturday,any indication of how many Blackburn Rovers followers will be making the trip?

[Mattyblue]

Not many, I imagine.

The price has put most off, even the crew I go to away days with, who rarely miss a game, even midweek, aren’t bothering.

[Bigdoggsteel]

Rothwell couldn't have any complaints if he misses out here. Travis and Buckley will start and then its between ; Rothwell, Edun, Davenport and Johnson for the last spot. 

[roversfan99]

Mowbray said that Ayala and Pickering are back, Gallagher is still injured and surprise surprise, sick note Rankin Costello has got a new injury. Unsure if Van Hecke got a 1 or 3 match ban.

For me there are 2 decisions to make, I would be tempted to name an unchanged line up but with 2 of undoubtedly our strongest back 4 returning, Edun and Wharton against Pickering and Ayala are the 2 main decisions. Edun has ability but can get caught out of positon and Wharton had signs of understandable rustiness 2 weeks ago.

The midfield balance looked better in the last game, so Rothwell is a very capable sub.

Kaminski

Nyambe Lenihan Ayala Pickering

Travis Davenport

Poveda Buckley Khadra

Brereton

Subs: Pears, Wharton, Edun, Johnson, Rothwell, Dolan, Butterworth 

Clarkson, Van Hecke and Carter to miss out on the squad. Butterworth to make way when Gallagher returns.

[Kie_BRFC]

Crazy to me how people advocate for JRC to be our long term right back instead of Nyambe when the lad is so injury prone

[Bigdoggsteel]

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

Mowbray said that Ayala and Pickering are back, Gallagher is still injured and surprise surprise, sick note Rankin Costello has got a new injury. Unsure if Van Hecke got a 1 or 3 match ban.

For me there are 2 decisions to make, I would be tempted to name an unchanged line up but with 2 of undoubtedly our strongest back 4 returning, Edun and Wharton against Pickering and Ayala are the 2 main decisions. Edun has ability but can get caught out of positon and Wharton had signs of understandable rustiness 2 weeks ago.

The midfield balance looked better in the last game, so Rothwell is a very capable sub.

Kaminski

Nyambe Lenihan Ayala Pickering

Travis Davenport

Poveda Buckley Khadra

Brereton

Subs: Pears, Wharton, Edun, Johnson, Rothwell, Dolan, Butterworth 

Clarkson, Van Hecke and Carter to miss out on the squad. Butterworth to make way when Gallagher returns.

I would probably pick the same team, but perhaps Edun is a better option than Davenport. I hope Davenport actually gets going now though if he does start 

[Oldgregg86]

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Mowbray said that Ayala and Pickering are back, Gallagher is still injured and surprise surprise, sick note Rankin Costello has got a new injury. Unsure if Van Hecke got a 1 or 3 match ban.

For me there are 2 decisions to make, I would be tempted to name an unchanged line up but with 2 of undoubtedly our strongest back 4 returning, Edun and Wharton against Pickering and Ayala are the 2 main decisions. Edun has ability but can get caught out of positon and Wharton had signs of understandable rustiness 2 weeks ago.

The midfield balance looked better in the last game, so Rothwell is a very capable sub.

Kaminski

Nyambe Lenihan Ayala Pickering

Travis Davenport

Poveda Buckley Khadra

Brereton

Subs: Pears, Wharton, Edun, Johnson, Rothwell, Dolan, Butterworth 

Clarkson, Van Hecke and Carter to miss out on the squad. Butterworth to make way when Gallagher returns.

That would be my team but I’d be tempted to play edun where davenport is. I’m not convinced of him being a left back and all his qualities seem to suit that midfield role 

[roversfan99]

I think Davenport did enough against Sheffield United to warrant another start.

It was probably his best performance in a Rovers shirt and crucially it adds some more balance that Rothwell beside Travis doesn't give.

[bazza]

The only change I would make is Pickering for Edun at left back. I'd keep Wharton and Davenport as starters. We need to reward players for their gutsy performance versus Sheff Utd. Ayala and Edun on the bench alongside Rothwell, Dolan, Pears, Johnson and Butterworth.

[Herbie6590]

Preview :

 

https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/bristol-city-vs-blackburn-rovers-match-preview/114

 

[tomphil]

7 hours ago, Kie_BRFC said:

Crazy to me how people advocate for JRC to be our long term right back instead of Nyambe when the lad is so injury prone

Even more crazy considering Nyambe is an actual right back and a decent one on his day. 

He'd be even better imo if he was able to concentrate on being a right back instead of a wing back just because he can move a bit.

[Beafo]

On 17/11/2021 at 05:25, infoman said:

Hope as many of you can make the trip Bristol on 20 november

The "other lot" are at home against Tranmere so you might bump into Tranmere followers en route to Bristol

Please buy your match day tickets in advance as their will be no pay on the day and this will not be altered

I understand the ticket allocation is 1,500,how are the sales progressing?

Just been checking the away folloeing in the last few seasons.

2015/16 953

2016/17 556

2018/2019 ????????? unable

2019/20 659

2020/21 Covis restrictions

Match day programmes will be on line only and I am lead to understand they will be FREE to look at on line for match day ticket holders

Parking is normally in the streets around the area as long as you are there by 1pm please don't block drive ways or park on corners.

COMING BY ROAD

Head to avonmouth junction 18 on the M5 and follow the route A4 Bristol Airport along what is known as the Portway under the Clifton suspension bridge and the ground will appear in the distance

TRAINS

If you are coming down by train,an appeal to purchase the tickets to PARSON STREET station.Its the same price and it gives us(Bristol City) ammunition to get better facilities for the official train station for Ashton gate until we get a new train station opened nearer to ashton gate

Train time are XX:27 past the hour which takes you two thirds of the way to the ground and then walk the rest of the way ,although there is a 13:56 departure from Parson Street which is good arrival time for the train from the North of England at 13:40pm

On the return its a good time from Parson Street at 17:25pm

On your way to the ground we have our statue of John Atyeo in the home section at the Winterstoke Road end

Casualty and Holby City were filmed in the City don't ask me about either of the programmes cos I think their both rubbish

The young ones was also filmed in the BS7 area of the City(actually its Bishopston)

Finally the block of flats on the left behind the dolman stand side as you are in the away end is "the" block of flats in "fools and horses"

Bring your camera and turn up early if you want to take any photo's

Pubs possibly best one are in the cumberland road basin area novia scotia pump house and the cottage.

suggest park your car and then walk to the ground.

Harbourside area of the central area is very good

BBC Radio station is radio Bristol which has frequencies and 94:9 and DAB (and 95:5 up till 3pm),

with full match day commentary on BBC radio Bristol which should be on 94:9(if not it will be on Bristol DAB

Bristol seems have become the English Hollywood with recent dramas filmed in the City being

The outlawsShowtrial, The Girl Before and Chloe and The Long Call

Please circulate to other football sites you deem necessary

If you need any further info ask away and I don't bite

 

 

 

Cheers lad.

[Mike E]

Like @J*B, I completely forgot I was doing this Preview! Must be an Admin thing.

FWIW, I did secure an interview for the Preview with a Robin/Garibalian of significance to us Rovers...

My interview with Andy Cryer, formerly of the LET Rovers pages and lifelong Bristol City fan:

1. Let's start simple. When and how did you become a Bristol City fan?

AC: My dad was born and bred a City fan - coming from a little village just outside Bristol - and has been a season ticket holder for as long as he can remember. Bristol City was always going to be my club. The first game I remember going to was beating Bolton in the 1986 Freight Rover Trophy Final at Wembley in front of about 60,000, but started going from the age of 5 I think. Been City ever since - although sometimes I wish it wasnt!

2. Hovering in lower midtable with a mixed bag of some great and some poor results, how do you feel about City's fortunes so far this year?

AC: It would take the most optimistic City fan to be happy about our fortunes this season. We are not in a great state, with a very small squad, full of young, inexperienced players and no money to improve the squad. Survival has to be the aim and we will probably scrape our way to that with a 16th-placed finish. Offer it now and most of us would snap your arm for it. We have only won once at home since last January (a very lucky win against Barnsley last time out at Ashton Gate) so Rovers should look forward to playing us at our place.

3. Nigel Pearson has had his fair share of controversial moments over the years. How is he doing for the Robins?

AC: It's a strange one. Look at the stats and you would think he would be under huge pressure to be sacked - he isn't, not yet anyway. Despite one having one home win to his name, the attendances have stayed around the 20,000 mark, and most City fans realise he isn't to blame for the mess the club appears to be in. Since the start of 2016, City have signed about 70 players (no exaggeration) and the majority of them have now left the club having proved to be pretty dismal signings. We have also sold the likes of Adam Webster, Josh Brownhill, Joe Bryan, Lloyd Kelly, Bobby Reid and Jonathan Kodjia to bigger and better things and replaced with much-lower quality players - or even relying on our youth team. Pearson has inherited a mess and - while he has shown little sign of improving things - most hope he gets time to turn things around, and it will take a lot of time.

(Updated addition) Pearson is also unfortunately suffering from long covid - after a second bout of the illness - and has been off work recently. Football takes a back seat when talking about someone’s health and first and foremost my thoughts are with him and his family. But obviously not having a manager is taking its toll. We have also recently seen our two coaches Downing and Simpson leave the club, leaving us with assistant manager Curtis Fleming pretty much on his own. Far from ideal.

4. Would Pearson beat Tony Mowbray in a fist fight?

AC: The old Pearson definitely would. But he seems to have mellowed in recent years, so I'd probably go for Mowbray now.

5. Who are City's stand-out players currently?

AC: It's tough actually thinking of any.... Our goalkeeper Daniel Bentley is probably one of the best in the league and has often kept us in games this season. Tomas Kalas is also an exceptional no-nonsense centre back - as shown for the Czech Republic at the Euros - but he doesn't get a lot of protection around him. The only other player really worth a mention is our 20-year-old centre midfielder Han-Noah Massengo. We signed him from Monaco - who he had aleady played Champions League football for - and he really is an exceptional footballer. In a good team, he could be something special, and I fully expect him to be playing at the top one day and featuring for France. I doubt he will stay with us for very long.

6. Are there any Rovers players you'd want in your side?

AC: Ben-Brereton Diaz of course..... our striking options are awful. Experienced pro Chris Martin, who holds the ball up ok but has no pace and won't score many goals, Andi Weimann, who runs a lot but again won't score many goals and Nakhi Wells, who has been an unmitigated disaster since signing. Dack would also be a massive player for us. To be honest though, I'd take Nyambe, Rothwell, Gallagher and Buckley as well...

7. Home or away, have you a favourite game or goal between Bristol City and Rovers?

AC: I don't have many great memories of Rovers v City. I remember Rochina and Rhodes doing us over at Ashton Gate a few seasons back under Kean's guardianship in the Championship. My favourite one probably has to be our 1-0 win at Ewood Park when Pissano headed home to virtually score our safety. Sadly you guys went on to get relegated, which did make me sad. But it was a great atmosphere in the away end that afternoon.

8. You covered Blackburn Rovers for so many years in the LET. Do you still follow (dare I say support) the club at all?

AC: I definitely still follow Rovers and - before the pandemic - still went to a few games when I couldn't get City and wasn't working. I still have some good friends at the club and some good friends who are fans of the club and I would love you guys to get back in the Premier League one day - seems a big ask though. One of the first things I do once I know how my lot have got on is check your result and whether Big Ben has got any closer to that 20-goal mark and breaking the bookies hearts. Im not a big fan of people saying they have a 'second team' in football, but Rovers is as close as it gets for me.

9. You moved from the LET to the BBC, what are you up to these days?

AC: I am still at the BBC and working as senior producer for BBC Sport online for the football department. I spent a bit of time as social media editor for BBC Sport online as well - before taking the senior role for football. It's a geat job - but I do sometimes miss that feeling of being so involved in one club, although I dont miss being ignored by Steve Kean most press conferences after my latest criticism....

10. You covered Rovers during one of the most volatile periods in club history. There were regular protests, dodgy goings-on with agents, players actively disrespecting the fanbase, and a blatant liar managed the team. This culminated in the controversial 'Time to go' headline, which many fans took to the game to brandish in protest at Steve K***. How was it from a relative outsider POV to report on the club?

AC: I loved covering Rovers, I just wish I could have reported on happier times for the fans - who I grew very fond of (well most of them). I accepted the job when I was covering Swindon Town and when Mark Hughes was boss, by the time I started Ince was appointed and it was all downhill from there - bar a bit of stability under Allardyce and Bowyer. It was/ is a brilliant family club with a real community feel and some of the players I covered were great players and real gentleman as well. The likes of Ryan Nelsen, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Dunny, Warnock, Emerton, Chris Samba, Salgado, Paul Robinson (I could go on), were an absolute joy to cover both on and off the field. While John Williams and Tom Finn were absolute gents, sadly the club lost their way in that regard after the takeover and the enjoyment went a bit. But I never lost the respect for a brilliant fan base who simply loved their club. From what I have seen over the past few seasons, it seems as though that family feel has returned to the club and that is great to see.

11. What will the score be?

AC: 2-0 Blackburn Rovers. I'd take a 0-0 draw now though!

[Upside Down]

Rovers go two up in first half and then do their best to blow it in the second. Final score 2-1 to Rovers.

[Ossydave]

Expensive day out when you factor in travel costs too. Shame really as its a good day out and one of the best away ends in the country, great booze and food options at the back of the stand. 

Sounds like the injury situation has eased, but I'm not sure that's good news as it gives Mowbray tinker temptation 🙃

Usually get some random results after international breaks so I wouldn't like to call it, Bristol aren't exactly in great form. Going for a slightly ambitious 1-2 scoreline.