Forever Bristol City Podcast

City took 3 points away from their visit to Ewood Park and it was fully deserved.Heads did not drop after conceding an early goal and they produced some sparkling football to go in at half time in front thanks to fine goals from Riis & Twine.They fought a rear guard action for most of the second half with Vitek producing good saves when it mattered.DaveP debates the action with Dave Tovey & Ant Banks as well as the growing injury crisis, some appalling refereeing and take a look forward to Friday's game against Watford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A disappointing afternoon in South Wales.If Armstrong's shot goes in early on rather than hit the post it's a different game but Swansea continued their impressive home form when poor defending by City allowed them to score the only goal of the game after 25 minutes.A debut from Eile that showed promise but more bad than good as play off hopes ebb away. Only 11 points from the past 10 games!DaveP, Dave Tovey and Ant Banks review the game, talk about Tom Rawcliffe's unexpected exit and look forward to Tuesday night's game at Ewood Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two cracking goals from Armstrong & Bird ensured City took a point which was a minimum requirement on the night.A dreadful first half and some appalling refereeing decisions are amongst the many topics DaveP debates with the panel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City bounced back from the Derby disaster to end Hull's unbeaten run with a wholly deserved win at the MKM Stadium.Despite falling behind in a game in which they had started well, goals from Rob Atkinson & Ross McCrorie before the break put City in front. The third on 48 mins came from a classy moved finished off by Riis for his 11th of the season and whilst a Vitek error presented Hull the chance to score a second goal City finished the game quite comfortably.The main talking point from the game was a pitch invasion by a squirrel which halted play in the second half and contributed to their being 10 minutes of added on time.The play-off hopes are reignited! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP & guests assess the January transfer window activity, Steve Lansdown's Radio Bristol interview, and whether City can get their performance levels up to their early season form and in so doing make a charge for 5th or [more likely] 6th position over the final 16 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 0-5 home defeat against Derby was bad enough but the outpouring of self righteousness from the club owner's interview on Radio Bristol made it a night to remember for all the wrong reasons.Players & manager should have done a lot better but the mood instilled by that interview was summed up by the mass exodus from the ground when the Rams scored their 3rd with half an hour remaining and there were even fewer on the final whistle.DaveP & guests discuss the game and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a dull first half City despatched Wednesday to another defeat with a couple of well taken goals. It was expected and quelled an undercurrent of dissatisfaction that had been building through the week on the back of poor results and a perceived view that as far as the board is concerned this season is done. That view is based on the exodus of players culminating in Mehmeti's move to Ipswich.The ball is now firmly in the board's court to bring in 2-3 players before the window shuts that are not squad fillers but oven ready players that must be to a man [Mehmeti apart] better than what we have - NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESSDave Tovey hosts the chat with Dave P & Paul Hunt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP, Dave Tovey & Ant Banks review a disappointing night at Portman Road and assess progress in the transfer window which closes in less than 2 weeks.The result was expected but it was another lack lustre performance with the only memorable moment being a stupendous save from Vitek.Struber knows where the blame lies for lack of attracting the much needed additional fire power up front and with talk like that he is now treading the same tightrope as Nigel Pearson did when it comes to criticising the hierarchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very poor game and an abject performance from the team.DaveP & guests try to take some performances in their analysis of the action along with thoughts on transfer window activity so far with just 2 weeks before it shuts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City went through to the 4th Round draw with an emphatic win against Championship form team Watford. Riis scored a hat trick and Earthy made his second debut coming on as a second half substitute but the star of the show in they eyes of many was Sam Morsy. What an inspired signing he looks and his effortless style dictating play from the centre circle is worthy of more than the 6 month contract he has even though he'll turn 35 in the autumn.Dave P debates the action & more with Neil Sutton, Paul Binning & Dave Tovey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the joy of beating Portsmouth it was no surprise that City bought the fans hopes tumbling down with a shambles of a performance on a cold afternoon at Ashton Gate.There was no period where City were in control in a meaningful way and Preston's goals could both have been better defended.Less said about this games the better.DaveP debates the action with Dave Tovey & Ant Banks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Randell's stunning opener is a genuine candidate for goal of the season and when Mehmeti made it two Pompey were as good as beaten then. The atmosphere went flat and the match took on the air of a training game. The crucial third goal as scored by Twine and then either side of the brace Armstrong actually scored there were enough chances for him to have walked away with the match ball.Randell & Knight bossed the midfield, Vyner showed his passing ability on numerous occasions and Max dealt confidently with what little attacking threat Pompey offered.To criticize any aspect of City's performance would be churlish and as the fans swarmed out of the ground at the final whistle many might be thinking that this is our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millwall completed the double over City in a scrappy game to dampen a sense of optimism that was beginning to build after the wins over Boro & WBA.Both Millwall goals, either side of an Adam Randell strike, could have been better defended and I don't believe it is harsh to say Max O'Leary does not inspire confidence in the back line the way that Vitek does.Struber got his subs wrong at the New Den and the fans are wondering what's the point of Yu Hirakawa and when will Stokes get some minutes on the grass.Dave Tovey hosts the debate with Dave Fevs, Tom [The Robins Nest] and Ant Banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The old adage that things even themselves out over the course of a season came true as two marginal decisions went in City's favour and bucked a trend we seem so often to be on the wrong end of. Mehmeti's opening goal came from a relatively soft shot from outside the box that went under the clearly offside Riis's foot - if you have VAR that is chalked off! The Albanian was then lucky to stay on the field for his forearm smash into the face of the Styles. He got a yellow but again, with VAR , that's a sending off.Max O'Leary produced two reflex saves in the crucial first half with City's other goal coming from McCrorie but the keeper again didn't dominate his area in the way Vitek has made us accustomed to. Max, along with Tanner did not defend the goal well enough for the home side's strike which meant for a nervous finale, even more dramatic as Grant hit the bar with the very last kick of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was as open a game of football as you could ever wish to see as City beat 2nd placed Boro for a much needed 3 points.Former City player Tommy Conway played his part in Boro's early threats but City took the lead with another powerful strike from Riis. Boro started the second half at a pace but City sub Rob Atkinson stooped to head home City's points clincher on the hour.Vitek's training ground injury meant a first start of the season in goal for Max O'Leary. His lack of match practice was evident but he did what he had to do in keeping a clean sheet amidst some hair raising moments. DaveP debates the action and more with Neil & Tom Sutton plus Dave Tovey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City came away with nothing from the CBS Arena and were left to reflect on a disallowed goal that with VAR probably would have stood, a defensive lapse which cost what proved to be the winning goal and a goalkeeper producing a string of saves to deny the point they deserved,A tough game home to inform Boro next weekend is the curtain raiser to a sequence of 5 games in 16 days which will define City's season and, in the panel's view, influence transfer window activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two down at half-time City fought back to level in an entertaining game at Ashton Gate.City were poor in the opening 45 minutes and Struber must have given them a rollicking at half time as they scored a minute after the restart which signalled a level of performance as good as anything we have seen this season.With 20 games gone we're sat in 10th but it is such a congested league we have every chances of going into the new year in the play off spots if we can achieve a level of consistency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP is joined by Neil, Dave & Mark in assessing City's defeat against the Lions at Ashton GateYes, City played some good football, had some great chances to level after Millwall's early second half goal and had a goal chalked off in injury time for a questionable offside decision but the fact is we've only won two of the last 7.The panel were split in their opinion of the ructions at the final whistle. One could argue tensions were high after the disallowed goal and Knight waded into Millwall manager Alex Neill after he had disrespected Gerhard Struber.. Whilst everyone else getting involved shows the spirit of togetherness within the squad the counter is that a higher level of self discipline ought to have been on show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City played their best football for a while in the first half at Fratton Park and duly led thanks to a wonderfully crafted team goal finished off my Anis Mehmeti.A much better display then against Wrexham but off the pace in the second half and McCrorie just does not look fit.6 matches in 24 days starting next weekend against Millwall will define our season.Dave Tovey hosts the analysis with Mark, Tom & Dave P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A disappointing night as City stumbled to defeat and leaves us with only one win in our last 5 games. Hardly play off form and in a congested league table despite being in 7th position we are only 4 points off 17th.We never got started and when Broadhead put the home team in front on 16 minutes it was no more than they deserved. City played themselves back into the game and if McCrorie's goal had been allowed to stand just before the break it might have been a different outcome as they stated the second period with some purpose.Once Wrexham scored their 2nd direct [as good as] from a corner with 74 mins on the clock it was game over as City didn't even press in search of a consolation goal.DaveP discusses the action with Ant Banks and Toveys Dave & Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anis Mehmeti provided the assist for all the goals in a solid 3-0 victory over Swansea. Such a feat in one game by a single player had not been achieved in the past 10 years and it only served to prove what a loss he will be if he walks away for nothing in the summer having refused to sign the contract offer that has been on the table for months - surely a revised document will be tabled to him sooner rather than later.City were always in command without being in full control but the win consolidates their play off position and was a welcome boost with two away games coming in the next week.DaveP discusses the action with Dave Tovey and Tom from The Robins Nest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City proved the doomsayers wrong as they emerged from Watford with a well deserved point.When the Hornets scored after 6 minutes a heavy defeat was on the cards in the eyes of most City fans but the players responded to a man and a Twine free kick special was enough to send the fans back down the M4 in a happy mood.Time for a well earned break before an even more testing sequence of fixtures.DaveP is joined by Neil Sutton, Ant Banks & Dave Tovey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP is joined by Ant Banks & Dave Tovey in assessing a disappointing display against Blackburn.The excuses are there re. injuries & tiredness but at what point do you question team selection & tactics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A day to forget for City who were 3 down inside 25 minutes, one of the goals being down to a howler from Vitek !No one on their A-game and the injury crisis deepens with Atkinson suffering a hamstring pull.Dave Tovey hosts the review with Dave P, Mark Tovey & Ant Banks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP is joined by Neil Sutton plus Mark & Dave Tovey in reviewing a game which saw City win three-in-a-row for the first time in nearly 2 years. It confirmed their best start to a season since 2020/21.Not only did Armstrong score with the type of goal that could become his trademark but his all round contribution built upon the marked improvement shown in recent matches.It was a defensive masterclass as City kept a clean sheet, their 5th this season. The goal was under siege for virtually all of the second half although Vitek did not have to make any saves of note Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City moved into 4th position with this well crafted victory against the Saints who had dominated the opening half hour and were deservedly ahead. Mehmeti's equaliser was well timed and, again, Vitek produced fine saves at crucial moments in the game.DaveP discusses the action with Dave Tovey, Les & Mark Tovey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City piled on more misery for former manager Liam Manning as a Mark Sykes goal gave them victory at Carrow Road.Vitec pulled off some fine saves but overall this was a game that City controlled for long periods and the margin of victory could have been wider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A good start to the season has become just an OK as defeat against QPR means City only added another 5 points from the 5 games between the two international breaks.A half time advantage was allowed to slip in the second period and the referee played his part by missing a clear push on McCrorie by Smyth as he headed in for the winner and then in the dying seconds a two handed push in the QPR box on Borges which, unless you're us, would normally see a spot kick given even though it wasn't denying a goalscoring opportunity.DaveP debates the action with Paul Hunt & Dave Tovey as well as assessing City's chances in a tough run after the break with little hope of having any of the injured first teamers back and ready for action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although City didn't win, yet again the fans were treated to an exciting game of football where both sides went at it full pelt for the entire 90 minutes.Any concerns about being without Jason Knight were quashed as Zak Vyner moved to a midfield role and showed that might be where he plays in the latter part of this season if the fitness of McNally, Dickie & Atkinson is assured. Randell showed once again what a fine acquisition he has been.The only blip on the night was an atrocious refereeing performance from John Busby.Dave P debates the action with Dave Tovey and Tom of Robins Nest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP discusses a broadly entertaining for a 0-0 encounter a Deepdale with Neil Sutton & Dave Tovey.The trio rue missed opportunities by Anis Mehmeti and the impact of losing Knight for an unspecified time due to injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nice sunny day, big crowd on "family day", a chance to go 2nd in the table and make it the best start to a season at this level since 1971, all the ingredients for City to do what they always seem to do in these situations and cock it up!!Oxford were at City from the off and with too many of our players not on their A game their win, in all honesty, was never in doubt.Dave P debates the action with Neil Sutton, Tom Hicks & Mark Tovey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City wrapped his game up well before half time with a 3-goal burst against the troubled Owls.The defence was rarely troubled and City cruised through the second 45 minutes without mishap.This was the perfect start to the 5 game sequence leading up to the next international break.Dave Tovey hosts the debate with guests Mark, Tom & Ant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP debates City's start to the season, the transfer window and the next 5 games with Dave Tovey and special guest Chris Honor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a rainswept Ashton Gate City and Hull put on a show of attacking football that if repeated every week would only add more to the decent crowds the game enjoys as a whole across the UK.City won 4-2 but the scoreline could easily have been 7-4 as Riis grabbed his first two goals for City and Vitec produced a save on a par with Gordon Banks memorable stop from a Pele header in the 1970 World.There were top performances all over the pitch and from the bench too as City go into the first international break unbeaten in the league after 4 games.DaveP discusses the action with Dave Fevs & Mark Tovey as well as what may or may not happen as the transfer window draws to close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City were as good as out of this cup tie as early as the 20th minute when they found themselves 2-0 to the Londoners.They made more of a game if it in the second half but you had he feeling that the home side could have upped the tempo at will and increased their lead had they wanted to.DaveP debates the action with Dave & Mark Tovey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mixed bag performance: outmuscled early on, took a deserved lead, sat on it as well as missing some good chances, conceded a late equaliser then almost snatched back the points with a Twine free kick special.Derby were poor but after Riis went off injured and Randell was again taken off with 20 minutes remaining any impetus had been lost.DaveP hosts the post match debate with DaveT, Neil Sutton and debut boy Ant Banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So typically Bristol City in front of a sun drenched capacity crowd to put in a stuttering performance after last week's opening game success.It was a game of two halves with the visitors stronger in the second period, indeed if they had taken all three points it would not have been an injustice.DaveP debates the action with Neil, Mark and Dave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struber made five changes from the side that started at Bramall Lane but that did not weaken City who booked their passage to the 2nd Round with relative ease.Dave Tovey hosts the match review with DaveP & Dave Fevs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City humiliated the Blades at Bramall Lane as they secured an emphatic 4-1 win that when some way to avenging their play off exit.Twine looked the £4M player we thought we had signed with a brace and an assist whilst McCrorie scored another with Mehmeti on target as well.Vitek was immense in goal and the travelling fans will be looking for this type of away display after many disappointing shows on thew road last term.DaveP debates the game and more with Dave Tovey, Mark Tovey & Paul Hunt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP discusses City's prospects for the upcoming season with Gary Owers, Paul Binning & Ellie Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP is joined by Neil Sutton, Dave Tovey & content creator Tom [Robins Nest] in discussing City's emphatic win against Spanish opponents and rounded off the preseason sequence of games without a goal being conceded.A brace from McCrorie, another from Riis and a first from Adam Randell plus a penalty save from debut keeper Vitek - what was there not to like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Tovey, Tom Sutton & DaveP review a morale boosting win against the Pilgrims as Riis plundered his first two goals in a red shirt and there is early evidence that Struber-ball is going to be a more interesting watch.A whole host of other City related topics are covered not least a general view that when the injured are back the squad is pretty sound but what constitutes success in 25/26.As an aside, the intro music - who remembers that 70s US sitcom which gave many of us old enough to remember their first sight of an actor who went on to become and still is a Hollywood superstar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP hosts a stellar panel of the two Daves [Fevs & Tovey] plus the Suttons [Neil & Tom] in reviewing the new season fixture list and much much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP, Neil Sutton & DaveFevs discuss all matters relating to the appointment of our new Head Coach.We wish him every success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP hosts a debate with Paul Binning, Dave Tovey & Les regarding all matters concerning the departure of the Head Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP & Dave Tovey reflect on the 2nd Leg encounter at Bramall Lane which saw City, already play off contenders with the lowest ever points total, achieve another record with the highest aggregate loss as they suffered repeat of last week's scoreline making it 0-6.Hopes for the future somewhat dashed by Steve Lansdown's proclamation pre-match that nothing is going to change when it comes to recruitment strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP, Dave Tovey & Dave Fevs review a disappointing night at Ashton Gate and a result that, barring a miracle, means the season is over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City have made it! We're in the Championship playoffs for the first time in 17 years.2-2 was enough against Preston as City recovered from 0-2 down to get a point but the way other results went even if defeated they would have stayed 6thDaveP, Dave Tovey & Neil Sutton review the game which, based on 70 minutes, was no reflection on the second half of a season where City's overall form meant they qualified for the playoffs on merit even if it was with the lowest ever points total ever to achieve this feat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP is joined by Dave Tovey & Tom Sutton in reviewing the action on a night to forget at Elland Road.Leeds were imperious and no City player was on their A game expect for Max O'Leary who prevented a rout.On to Preston at home which is now a must win Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP, Dave & Mark Tovey reflect on a disappointing afternoon at Kenilworth Road.City were outfought in every area of the pitch with the players seemingly lacking the desire of their relegation threatened opponents.Tanner scored a stunning goal to make it 1-1 but fluffed a second bite at a chance which would have drawn City level again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaveP is joined by Paul Binning [aka Exiled Robin], Graham [What the Falk Sunderland Podcast] and regulars Dave Tovey & Neil Sutton in reviewing an action packed game from which City emerged with all 3 points to strengthen their position in the play off zone.Clearly with Sunderland reduced to 10 men from the 7th minute the game took on a different pattern to what might have been. City recovered from Mayenda's fine solo goal with defenders Dickie & McCrorie finding the net to secure victory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.