Forever Bristol City Podcast

In the aftermath of our Fixture Release Special DaveFevs, Neil Sutton and Mark Tovey [for part of the time and in limited form because he had sound problems *] joined DaveP to discuss what's been happening in the summer break with regard to transfers and injuries and what might develop in the weeks before the season opener away at Hull.FBC Podcast was formed 2 years ago this weekend. We've had almost 83k downloads and we remain fiercely independent. Thanks for listening and I hope you continue to enjoy it.*It wouldn't be an FBC Podcast without a sound issue!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our former player, and now Radio Bristol soccer pundit, Gary Owers gives his assessment of the 21/22 season in conversation with Ian Gay & Dave PThere are many positives alongside the usual gripes as the usual close season speculation on transfers gathers pace.Can, should and will Nigel Pearson be able to persevere with WSM or should the side be built around a played in position Alex Scott, and how would the club react to a fair offer for Andi Weimann are amongst the topics discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave P is joined by former player and local media pundit Chris Honor along with regular contributor Neil [@ncnsbcfc] in looking back on the last campaign. Wasn't so bad really was it?A generally positive chat which meandered on to talk of transfers in and out and the shape of the team in 22/23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An all too familiar display from City saw them end the season on a losing note rather than extend the unbeaten run to six games and send everyone into the summer break in relatively good spirits.Ian, Mark & DaveP spend little time reviewing the match action where sloppy goals were again evident, instead talk is of the curse of the HPC with the ACL injury to Benarous, how do you accommodate Alex Scott in a midfield without breaking up WSM and was it crocodile tears from HNM at the final whistle as he said his goodbye to the fans. If you're that sorry to be leaving just sign the contract that's been in front of you for three months and whilst we all agree you really are a decent human as a player you really haven't kicked on in the three years you've been here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The perfect way to sign off the 21/22 season at home as City scored 5 without reply against the Tigers.The W-S-M strike combination scored all the goals and provided the assists in a sparkling display which augers well for next season.Ian, Mark, Neil & DaveP discuss the game, transfer speculation plus the outside investment in the club owner Steve Lansdown says he wants but at what price.There's no talk of flying shoes or old player interviews in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A solid 3-1 victory at Pride Park against the Rams extended the unbeaten run to 4 games.Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss the match action and debate whether we have turned a corner and are, at last, heading in the right direction.We also discuss whether wage assisted loan outs of the "unfavoured" are one way to get the wage bill down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City might have had all 3 points were it not for 2nd half missed chances but during that period they played with a level of intensity that fans will be wanting to see repeated in the trio of games left between now and the end of the season.Those that were there, more like 13k than the published 18k+, would have walked away in the early evening feeling they had been entertained against an equally intense Blades side whose play off chances are faltering. The poor performance against Peterborough was well and truly banished and I'm sure a fair few who were questioning whether to renew their season ticket will now do so!Ian, Mark and Neil with DaveP in the chair go through the match action and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In taking all three points City put in the sort of display that we would like to have seen a lot more of on the road this season - organised, resilient, creating a fair number of chances on the break and good game management in the closing stages.Watching the goal again, a wonder strike by Jay Dasilva, a lot of credit must go to Antoine Semenyo who expertly shrugged off two Stoke players to provide the assist pass.Only our 5th clean sheet of the season, were it not for the goal perhaps the other main talking point was the WWF style clash between Bentley and Brown on the stroke of half time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian, Neil, Mark and DaveP go through the match action as City failed to get max points against bottom of the table Posh who were a man down for the final third of the game.Is it player mentality, coaching or both that are the root cause of the problem or does it go right to the top and the benevolent and benign dictatorship that is life under the Lansdown dynasty - SL is undoubtedly a winner in business but not when it comes to running a football club; others have achieved a lot more with a lot less.Are NP's veiled criticisms of policy and attitude evidence of him trying to orchestrate his own sacking [he's ain't walking away from the £2M balance owed on his contract] and if that happens who would we be happy with to lead us forward into 22/23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 3-2 defeat against parachute payment supported Bournemouth was not real surprise yet despite being outplayed for large portions of the game City can emerge with some credit for not being overwhelmed.Rob Atkinson gave us the perfect start after 3 minutes but the sides went in level at the break as Solanke rolled in his 25th of the season.Cook was allowed too much space early in the second half to score from distance but one argue that the match turned in two incidents with the score at 2-1: Martin clearly fouled by Kelly inside the box but no penalty and the same City player contriving to miss at close range from a JDS cross.Weimann finished well for his 19th of the season in injury time to end the scoring.Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss the action and amongst other topics the effect on the cost of living aligned to City's form when it comes to selling season tickets in the summer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Royle was at City for barely two and a half years [11/77-7/80] but rarely has a player had a greater impact on their debut than he did by grabbing all 4 goals in a 4-1 win at home to Middlesborough.It wasn’t until I did some research prior to interview that I realised what a coup it was for Alan Dicks to sign Joe who was still very much in his prime at age 28.Joe made his debut for Everton at 16 and by 21 was an ever present in the 1969/70 League Champions side and was averaging a goal every other game. He moved to Man City in 1974 before his time at Ashton Gate and after here he ended his playing career at Norwich City.Joe's managerial record is top drawer - check it out on Wiki. From the interview it sounds like we could have had him twice!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another assist and goal from Andi Weimann but the time added on curse strikes again to deny City all three points.Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss the game and Chris Martin's contract extension in a shorter episode than normal due to an error at Podbean Central!We'll be back after the international break but there may be another in conversation piece before that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are over 60 you are of an age when you’ll be able to recall most of what former manager Alan Dicks has to say in this fascinating insight into his time at Ashton Gate. If you are younger then it offers the chance to hear tales from a man who took City to the top flight 46 years ago.When he became manager at City in October 1967 he was only 33 – that’s younger than LJ was and he’d not even had a no.1 role!In this interview you’ll hear Alan recount stories involving Jimmy Hill, Tommy Docherty, & Bryan Robson to name just a few. Also how Norman Hunter was never going to stay, Gary Collier leaving on freedom of contract and how, when his time at City came to an end, he wasn’t actually fired but instead rejected the chance to move upstairs and be finance director! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian, Mark & DaveP are joined on this podcast for the first time by Nigel Whittle whose erudite contribution is a pleasant antidote to the usual trip spouted by the rest of us.Quite honestly City were shocking tonight with the game as good as over after 20 minutes after the home side scored 2 goals, both from corners.No positives can be drawn from the night's performance which saw Joe Williams break down again 15 minutes after coming on as a sub for Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A much needed 3 points, an end to the dreadful away run and a clean sheet to boot.Ian & Mark go through the game with DaveP who was at Old Trafford yesterday to see a Renaldo hat-trick.Big question for Nige is does he recall Kalas for the trip to Oakwell on Tuesday?Credit to Weimann who looks on course to secure a 20 goal season for the first time in his career.Another match saving display from Bentley; I feared the worst as local hero Bradley Dack stepped up for his pen. Shout out for JDS who’s arguably our most improved player of late and on Cundy, maybe Ian has been right all along? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fourth defeat in 5 games – we seem to be ending 21/22 in similar fashion to last season’s behind closed doors debacle. Ian, Mark and DaveP state the obvious in their analysis of the game, namely the side was set up wrong from the off with forward Sam Bell in a defensive role and being 0-2 down inside 15 minutes as a result. Scott’s goal at the start of the 2nd half offered hope but at no time did City really take the game to Birmingham after that. JDS had a good game but Williams & James were poor with Martin looking like he needs to find a larger pair of shorts. Whilst not accepting responsibility for the defeat Pearson pulled not punches with his “we were crap” assessment but his “that’s life” comment regarding Simpson continuing unavailable for selection deserves further scrutiny SORRY FOR LATE AVAILABILITY OF THIS EPISODE - PROBLEM WITH MAIN PODBEAN SITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 points from the past 33 available on the road - it isn't great is it?City were back to their sad, bad old ways against Steve Cooper's side.Goal's either side of half-time secured victory for Forest who would have had a hatful were it not for Dan Bentley's heroics between the sticks.Do we have ANY right to expect more? Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss this and more including trying to fathom Nigel's abhorrence for the loan system - Spence, Davies & Garner are all loanees and were highly influential in Forest's win.Who are the Trees - a Derby County friend informed me long ago that this is the affectionate name they've given their neighbours! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Excellent" was the word used by Nigel to describe City's overall performance in the loss to the Sky Blues on Tuesday night.Perhaps it wasn't THAT good but most of the 19k crowd would have come away for the 2nd time in four days with the view that they'd seen a decent game of football.Despite another late goal it was an individual mistake that created it rather than the "collective anxiety", as Nigel put it [and we agree] in the defence as a whole.DaveFevs, Neil, Ian & DaveP review the match action and agree that the upswing, albeit erratic, in form is continuing, that HNM should have "taken one for the team" and maybe Kalas could have done more to prevent the winning goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian, Neil & DaveP reflect on a thoroughly entertaining 90 minutes against a pretty good Boro side and how the tribute to the Ashton Gate 8 was staged immaculately to honour the 40th anniversary.You have to be over 40 to have a true understanding of what the AG8 did but the actions of Scott Davidson & Neil Palmer in particular has brought into focus what these guys did for a whole new generation of fans - we suggest what more can be done so the masses can say a true thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weimann's 15th goal of the season was worthy of winning any match but once again poor, poor defending cost City dear.Never mind getting rid of players [not feasible as no-one would have the wastrels] how about making the ones we have operate better as a cohesive unit? Ian, Mark, Neil & DaveP have another Groundhog day discussion on City's pointless trip across the bridge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three points on the board, probably just 10 more needed from 15 games to secure Championship status, this was not a great performance but no less than we deserved.DaveP is joined by Neil, Mark, DaveFevs & Ian in an hour of intelligent debate on the game and more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil, Mark, Ian & DaveP discuss a disappointing afternoon in wind & rain swept Blackpool as City's atrocious away record of 4 months continues.After quite a bright start City trailed by two goals at half time, both "avoidable" according to NP and creating a conceding record that hadn't been beaten since 1962!!The third goal on 48 minutes killed off any chance of a fightback with Nahki Wells strike merely a consolation.Is Reading a must win game?We also talk more on the Ashton Gate 8 and reflect on the contribution made by the new board of directors back then led by Deryn Coller and the late Ken Sage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With almost 500 appearances over the period 1982-1991 Rob is entitled to be regarded as a Bristol City legend.40 years ago this week as an 18 year old the departure of the Ashton Gate 8 meant he was handed his league debut against Fulham as the dawning of a new era began for the club.This chat with Rob was interesting and informative beginning with talk of how John Atyeo influenced the schoolboy Rob and through the 80s as he achieved two promotions [84 & 90] alongside many other highs during that period.Rob talks about how he never really wanted to leave City in summer 91 but in the years that followed at Norwich he was an integral part of a side that finished 3rd in the inaugural 92/93 Premier League season and a famous victory for the Canaries against Bayern Munich the following year.Rob talks about his move into player recruitment with Man City in 2008, naming his best find as David Silva and how in October last year he reunited with former City team-mate David Moyes at West Ham to lead player recruitment there.This is a truly fascinating listen for any City fan over the age of 45 who'll remember much of what Rob says and if you are younger it is good to understand how City came back from the basement of football in troubled yet often fun times such was the team spirit back then Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another impressive display from City which was worthy of all three points.Ian and DaveP discuss a match that saw an opening 45 minutes rated the best since Pearson has been in charge.Two good goals, two stonewall penalties turned down, the growth of W-S-M as a potent threat. All we need to do is close out games better and stop conceding 2 goals a game!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luton defender and former Rovers player Tom Lockyer scored one and made one for the Hatters as City fell to their 5th defeat in 7 matches and the continuation of their atrocious away form that has yielded one point from a possible 21.City were in quite sparkling form for the first 40 minutes before Luton took the lead but a fine strike by Weimann for his 14th of the season put them level midway through the second half.What proved to be the winner for Luton was another sloppy goal to concede but City had enough chances to take the point they deserved on the balance of play.Ian, Mark, David & Rob Pickles discuss the match action and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another 5-goal thriller at Ashton Gate as City's much improved home form saw them win 3-2 to complete a first double over the Bluebirds since 2003.Going behind on the half hour and losing Atkinson & King to injury might have signaled a meek surrender but Martin equalised within a minute, got his 2nd to put City in front midway through the 2nd period before another classy goal from Weimann, his 13th of the season put City in control. A late 2nd for Cardiff had the home fans groaning but Nigel Pearson's side, like him, appear to have found a level of resilience which bodes well for the future.In this episode Mark, Ian, Neil & DaveP discuss the action along with praise for Semenyo for his two assists, that Scott MUST play in midfield, JDS at RWB, Bakinson's departure, bottle throwing and FFP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We weren't expecting anything from this match against the free-scoring Londoners but when stunning goals from Semenyo twice gave City the lead at what has been a happy hunting ground in recent years there was some hope.Sadly that hope had gone as City were behind 5-2 at the break and the game was over. The power of Mitrovic had overpowered them and whilst one further goal came in the 2nd half the game was played out with hosts seemingly not eager to add to the 13 goals scored in their past two games.Ian & DaveP discuss the match action in their usual inimitable style!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you ever recall City losing 3 out of 4 successive home games with the fans having a general view that things are on the up?Whilst losing to effectively Premier League opposition City put in a display that on another day would have brought a comfortable victory were it not for so many missed chances.There were some interesting positional changes not least a Kalas, Atkinson, Pring back three but for me the introduction of Jay Dasilva as a RIGHT wing back gives City a new option well worth considering for the league game at Craven Cottage. In this latest episode we conduct our usual match analysis and speculate on a line up for next weekend's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 3-2 win against the bully boys from London gave City the ideal platform to herald a much brighter outlook for 2022.A very young starting line up took the lead their early pressure deserved but two errors by the recalled Towler saw the visitors take an interval lead. A classy strike from Weimann then a third to complete his hat-trick were enough as City closed out the game without the typical Groundhog Day capitulation.Massengo was the difference after he came on at half time but overall it was a good 90 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first 20 minutes of this game we saw the 4Fs that Nigel Pearson had promised us on his appointment: Fast, Front Foot Football! Thereafter it was a case, once again, of FFS: why no pen for Scott, why did Pring concede the spot kick, what was in Andy King’s head when getting a 2nd booking with over 30 minutes remaining, then OMG another goal conceded in stoppage time consigning City to another home defeat.The line up with 4 changes from the last game looked balanced and there was the surprise omission of Bentley. Semenyo missed a sitter and was denied by a good save – City could have been 3-0 up inside 15 minutes.In this episode we discuss the match action and speculate transfer window activity in the wake of the club’s latest financials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With over 600 league games under his belt [130 with City, 94-98] Gary Owers is perhaps more qualified than most to offer a playing perspective on City's form this season.In this final of our mid-season reviews Gary looks at recent team selections and in talk about the transfer window says not to rule out a cheeky bid for Alex Scott who he considers a more saleable asset than HNM.Hope you have enjoyed listening to these as much as I've done recording them.Merry Christmas everyone & thanks for listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP speaks with Richard Latham in this latest episode reviewing the 21/22 season so far.Richard has been reporting on the fortunes of City on local media for over 40 years so his opinions should be taken on board, indeed, the conversation around the financial peril that the club finds itself in makes for interesting listening.The chat begins with DaveP & Richard reminiscing about the much missed days of Olympic Breakfasts and Jubilee Pancakes!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss another fruitless trip to England's 2nd City and again it is the manner of the defeat giving most cause for concern.Were we OK for the first hour? Not really although some might argue otherwise. The 2nd & 3rd goals for the home side were down to weak defending and City played out the game in a manner akin to that look of being bereft of ideas, leadership that followed in the few minutes after Barnsley took the lead on Saturday.Nigel Pearson watched the whole game from the stand and questions are going to be asked about him remaining in charge with increasing voracity.Bottom line is can City win 10 from 30 to secure the 50 points needed to avoid the drop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brace, his third of the season, from Austrian international Andreas Weimann earned City the points to end their wretched run of home form.Drink up thee Cider was played to an emptying stadium for the first time in over 600 days but City were far from convincing against lowly opponents and if they had lost the game 2-4 it would have been a fair reflection on the game as a whole.As it was two well struck goals in 5 minutes just before half time were enough to keep City mid-table with a third of the season gone and just 5 points outside the playoffs.Ian, Mark and DaveP discuss the match action and look forward to two games on the road in the midlands this coming week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Third defeat in 8 days at the Hawthorns as City went down 3-0 in a performance that was as bad as anything we saw in the dark days of last season.Ian, Mark, Lezz & DaveP discuss a shapeless, spineless performance and debate the wider picture that is emerging from the Pearson era.We may have players of lesser ability, particularly compared with parachute payment supported clubs, but we're seeing our team play boring football lacking any identity and still a question mark exists over overall fitness levels as we seem to be brushed aside at will by opponents.On paper Pearson looked a good appointment but how come clubs with less resources and less experienced men at the helm like Luton & Coventry are competing at this level better than we are with 1/3rd of the season gone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recording this podcast some 15 hours after the final whistle meant DaveFevs, Mark, Ian & DaveP were in a relatively philosophical mood when dissecting last night's action at Ashton Gate where 50 seconds of madness in injury time against resurgent Forest saw City snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.We ask how many of the current team would get in the successful 2017/18 pre-Christmas line up along with discussing how Nigel should set up the team in another tough test at the Hawthorns this coming weekend.We agree Nigel is still the man with Ian the only dissenter with his jury's out view.Barnsley next up ..... a win after 17? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was never going to be easy against unbeaten league leaders Bournemouth but the early departure of Joe Williams after just 13 minutes seemed to knock the stuffing out of a City side whose winless home run is 16 games!Ian & DaveP discuss the match action starting with the fact that the side were set up wrong to begin with. By the end City were so outclassed that the visitors were knocking the ball around like it was a practice game.We discuss the fact that 12 years ago the Cherries were struggling in League 2 - is it just taking an £8M fine for breaching FFP for one season that created a platform for 5 seasons in the top flight?We look forward to Tuesday's game at home to Forest - that home win may still elude as with the visitors resurgent under Steve Cooper by winning 4 of the last 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian, Lezz & DaveP debate an enthralling game at London Road where Chris Martin answered his critics by grabbing the winner and late saves from Dan Bentley meant it stayed that way in another match where we weren't that convincing.Sitting in 9th with a quarter of the season gone is no mean feat at this still early stage of the Pearson era but we were defensively ragged at times with the opposition again allowed far too many crosses.Joe Williams played a full 90 minutes and at last showed the sort of form that proves what an asset he is and George Tanner appears now to have made that right back spot his own as well as scoring his first goal for the club.The international break offers time for the injured to recover before a testing 3 games in 8 days against leaders Bournemouth, a resurgent Forest [both at home] and WBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This defeat had echoes of the rubbish that we thought we had seen the back of!Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss a dire game at the Den, preview Peterborough and predict a points haul in the five games that follow the international break before there's another one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ignoring the fact that Fulham hit the woodwork three times and missed a number of other gilt edged opportunities then this was another wholehearted display by City which was worthy of a share of the spoils in itself.Ian & DaveP discuss the match action where the unbeaten run was extended to 5 games but City are now winless in 15 at Ashton GateWe praise an impressive sub appearance by Joe Williams and salivate at the prospect of a midfield trio with him James & Massengo as the season progresses.Two trips on the road before the next international break. The games at Millwall and Peterborough are also previewedAPOLOGIES FOR SOME ANNOYING SOUND ISSUES IN THIS EPISODE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.