Forever Bristol City Podcast

BIRMINGHAM CITY [A] the verdict ...... we've gone past the point of caring

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP debates the action from a disappointing afternoon in the midlands with Dave Tovey, Paul Hunt & Neil Sutton.Talk also focuses on overplaying ...

SOUTHAMPTON [A] the verdict ... spirited performance against promotion hopefuls

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Despite twice allowing the Saints to draw level this was a good performance against a Southampton team who still have hopes of automatic promotion.The...

NORWICH [H] the verdict .... Hodgson "bounce" gone as Canaries run riot in 2nd half

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Dave Tovey, Richard Angell and Tom "Robins Nest" in reviewing the second half collapse against the Canaries after a decent first ha...

QPR [A] the verdict .... a game we should have won but all eyes are on what next off the field

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roy remains unbeaten but at what point do you not persist with players who won't be here next season.Dave P debates the action and more with Ant Banks...

SHEFF UTD. [H] the verdict ...... another 3 points under Roy's guidance with Vitek the star [again!]

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Victory by a narrow margin but a disciplined performance.Attention switches to what, if any, developments will take place this week with the crucial o...

CHARLTON ATH. [A] the verdict.... Hodgson inspired win provides distraction from wider issues

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A most welcome 3 points as City secured a deserved win at the Valley. It also meant Roy Hodgson, at the start of his second spell in charge secured a ...

Hodgson ..... the second coming in this land of make believe!

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

No-one could have predicted Roy Hodgson being announced as Caretaker boss following the announcement of Gerhard Struber's sacking. City made the natio...

WEST BROM [H] the verdict ...... this is all very depressing

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dave P reviews the action from a disappointing game at Ashton Gate with Dave Tovey, Paul Hunt & Richard Angell.The proposed appointment of a Sport...

BORO [A] the verdict ..... Struber & Players 1, The Board 0

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Owner Steve Lansdown elected to use his private jet and fly in to watch this one. There were some amongst the fanbase thinking a heavy defeat against ...

LEICESTER CITY [A] the verdict ...... surely it can't get any more worse than this?

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another defeat for City as this season disintegrates before our eyes at an alarming rate.Conceding first for the 9th successive game, at 0-2 down with...

COVENTRY [H] the verdict ...... where do we go from here?

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Sky Blues second goal in first half time added on killed the game for City. Up to that point, despite tailing to another poorly defended goal, the...

PORT VALE [A] the verdict .... no FA Cup glory for City in shameful display

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Words cannot express how poor City were last night as they crashed out of the FA Cup to lowly Port Vale.The season is over Hosted on Acast. See acast....

WATFORD [H] the verdict .... another home defeat means the playoffs are gone

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dave P reflects on another loss at Ashton Gate with Dave Tovey, Ellie Jones & Katy Fugill.Trailing to an early goal City deservedly drew level bef...

BLACKBURN [A] the verdict .... hard fought win restores belief

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 so...

SWANSEA CITY [A] the verdict .... deserved a point but came away with nothing

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

WREEXHAM [H] the verdict ...... good to come back twice but we're in 2ppg territory now to secure 6th

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 app...

HULL CITY [A] the verdict .... a fine victory on the road but rogue squirrel steals the show

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

January 2026 .... a review: transfer window, Lansdown interview, playing form

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP & guests assess the January transfer window activity, Steve Lansdown's Radio Bristol interview, and whether City can get their performance l...

DERBY [H] the verdict ..... everything so wrong, on & off the pitch

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

SHEFF WED. [H] the verdict .... routine win, all eyes on whether board back Struber in window

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

IPSWICH TOWN [A] the verdict ..... play off challenge falters again

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

OXFORD [A] the verdict ..... Top 6 contenders, really??? No playing like that!

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

WATFORD [H] the verdict ...... Riis on fire as Morsy pulls the strings

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 secon...

PRESTON [H] the verdict ...... simply not good enough against a well drilled team

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 aftern...

PORTSMOUTH [H] the verdict.... can we play them every week!?

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 atmo...

MILLWALL [A] the verdict .... simply not good enough in both boxes

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

WBA [A] the verdict .... another win with a slice of lady luck!

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

BORO [H] the verdict ...... impressive win against in form opponents

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Con...

COVENTRY [A] the verdict ..... decent performance that again reaps no reward

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 laps...

LEICESTER CITY [H] the verdict ..... a game of two halves, it felt like a win!

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

MILLWALL [H] the verdict ..... a game we should have won before it all kicked off at 4.55!

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 grea...

PORTSMOUTH [A] the verdict ..... Mehmeti once again showing his worth

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

WREXHAM [A] the verdict ..... atrocious no goal decision on a night to forget

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

SWANSEA [H] the verdict .... Mehmeti the architect of victory

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 achiev...

WATFORD [A] the verdict ..... fighting spirit secures a point

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

BLACKBURN [H] the verdict ..... no improvement after Saturday

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Ant Banks & Dave Tovey in assessing a disappointing display against Blackburn.The excuses are there re. injuries & tirednes...

STOKE [A] the verdict..... horror show at the bet365 Stadium

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

BIRMINGHAM CITY [H] the verdict.... Armstrong strike secures 3 points in tense game

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

SOUTHAMPTON [H] the verdict ...... Twine brace caps superb City comeback

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

City moved into 4th position with this well crafted victory against the Saints who had dominated the opening half hour and were deservedly ahead. Mehm...

NORWICH [A] the verdict .... Sykes winner no more than City deserved

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

QPR [H] the verdict ..... squad limitations starting to be exposed

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 interna...

IPSWICH [H] the verdict ..... a thrilling game; no Knight, no problem?

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 minu...

PRESTON [A] the verdict ..... City dominant but fail to finish off Lillywhites!

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP discusses a broadly entertaining for a 0-0 encounter a Deepdale with Neil Sutton & Dave Tovey.The trio rue missed opportunities by Anis Mehm...

OXFORD [H] the verdict .... a very bad day at the office as unbeaten run abruptly ends!

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

SHEFF WED [A] the verdict ..... onward and upwards

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Hope springs .... so far, so good, what's next?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

HULL CITY [H] the verdict.... if Carlsberg did football matches

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

FULHAM [A] the verdict .... first defeat of the season in mostly lack lustre display

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

DERBY [A] the verdict ..... two points thrown away by being passive

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 alm...

CHARLTON ATH. [H] the verdict .... is it churlish to be critical as we remain unbeaten?

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

MK DONS [H] the verdict...... Yu fires City to cup success

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 relat...

SHEFF UTD. [A] the verdict .... first of the summer Twine

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 £4...

2025/26 Season Preview

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

REAL VALLADOLID [H] the verdict ...... all set and ready to go

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Neil Sutton, Dave Tovey & content creator Tom [Robins Nest] in discussing City's emphatic win against Spanish opponents and rou...

Devon day out boosts pre-season morale

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

2025/26 Season: Fixture Release Special

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 mu...

Struber joins as Head Coach

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Neil Sutton & DaveFevs discuss all matters relating to the appointment of our new Head Coach.We wish him every success. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Going, going, gone ..... Manning leaves for better opportunity

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP hosts a debate with Paul Binning, Dave Tovey & Les regarding all matters concerning the departure of the Head Coach. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

SHEFFIELD UTD. [Act 2] ...... an improvement on last year

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

SHEFFIELD UTD. [Act 1] the verdict ....... play off hopes left in tatters

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

PRESTON [H] the verdict ..... mission accomplished

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

LEEDS UTD [A] the verdict..... on the wrong end of a stuffing against a classy team

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

LUTON [A] the verdict .... a day to forget and be thankful for the failings of others

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Dave & Mark Tovey reflect on a disappointing afternoon at Kenilworth Road.City were outfought in every area of the pitch with the players s...

SUNDERLAND [H] the verdict ...... almost there

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Paul Binning [aka Exiled Robin], Graham [What the Falk Sunderland Podcast] and regulars Dave Tovey & Neil Sutton in reviewing a...

QPR [A] the verdict .... City recover to take point after a very slow start

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

City seemed to be hungover from Tuesday's win against WBA as QPR ran them ragged for the opening half hour. Had City found themselves more than a sing...

WBA [A] the verdict ...... City step up yet another gear for crucial victory

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 3 Daves [Pottier, Fevs & Tovey] review a night to remember at Ashton Gate as City consolidated their play off position with a second home win ...

WATFORD [H] the verdict .....

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the play off places for a few days at least rather than a few hours thanks to this victory over a decent Watford side who may have proved more of a...

BURNELY [A] the verdict ..... expected outcome but all round we were a bit flat

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Save for a couple of half chances City didn't really function as an attacking force against the meanest defence in the country. Max O'Leary was v...

The Final Countdown ....... 24/25 Season run in Preview

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Chris Honor, Ellie Jones & Tom Sutton in assessing City's chances of securing 5th or 6th position and participating in the Cham...

NORWICH [H] the verdict .... is it now time to start believing?

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Lez, Tom Sutton & the Toveys in analysing all the talking points from a thrilling game at Ashton Gate on Friday evening.Another...

SHEFF UTD. [A] the verdict .... Sykes the saviour as City secure deserved point

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Tom Sutton & the Toveys [Dave & Mark] in discussing a compelling game at Bramall Lane.Max produced a couple of decent saves...

HULL CITY [H] the verdict ...... once again City fail a play off audition

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watching City is so frustrating as was perfectly illustrated against Hull who they couldn't break down despite having a one man advantage for 80 minut...

MILLWALL [A] the verdict ..... woke up this morning feeling fine!

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Neil Sutton, Dave Fevs & the unrelated Toveys [Dave & Mark] in assessing City confidence building victory at the New Den.Za...

BORO [H] the verdict ...... Earthy wind & fire propel City into the Top 6!!

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two George Earthy tap ins gave City a crucial victory in a highly charged atmosphere under the lights against Michael Carrick's stalling Middlesboroug...

CARDIFF [A] the verdict ........ Manning in game management called into question again

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a degree of inevitability about Cardiff's equaliser in the 91st minute as City withdrew into their customary shell seeking to protect the si...

STOKE [H] the verdict ..... Mehmeti brace reignites play off hopes

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mehmeti scored a brace in a convincing win that reignited City's play off hopes. The first was a fine team goal from open play whilst the second was a...

SWANSEA [H] the verdict ..... no surprise at the outcome !!

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another glorious chance to secure 6th place, if only for a few days, gone in a game that started well enough and would have seen us out of sight were ...

OXFORD [A] the verdict .... 9 man City fight for a share of the spoils

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Neil Sutton, & the Toveys [Dave & Mark] discussing a 90 minutes where referee Oliver Langford's awful performance was the s...

BLACKBURN [H] the verdict..... Twiney special and vintage Wells strike secure the win

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That result gives us the 6th best home record and the dying embers of playoff contention flicker once again or am I being optimistic?Blackburn were de...

SHEFF WED [A] the verdict .... coming twice from behind was commendable but ....

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first hour of this game City were atrocious beyond belief but you have to give them credit for twice coming from behind and they might even ha...

COVENTRY [A] the verdict ..... lack lustre display but hey, it's just an away game !!!

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Neil Sutton, Dave & Mark Tovey review a disappointing performance at the CBS Arena.Two poor sides with the decisive goal coming from a stri...

WOLVES [H] the verdict ..... early cup exit in "curate's egg" performance

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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DERBY [H] the verdict.... McNally goal sets City up for 20 game play off push

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP reviews the game with Neil Sutton, Dave "the Turtle" Tovey & Mark ToveyScott Twine's perfectly flighted free kick was converted by McNally's...

PLYMOUTH [A] the verdict .... another late goal conceded but, on reflection, the draw a fair result?

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Les, Mark & Dave T debate the game against basement club Plymouth which saw City twice take the lead with a late equaliser denying them all...

PORTSMOUTH [H] the verdict ...... back to back wins, two clean sheets, hopes raised

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A three goal blast in 20 first half minutes put City in complete control against a Pompey side who had started the game by resting a number of pl...

Luton [H] the verdict .... are you not entertained?!

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first half was nothing short of a borefest but then Twine does what he does best with a pile driver into the roof of the net from 20 yards to give...

WBA [A] the verdict ..... some people thought the season was over, it is now!!

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

City were woeful in the pouring rain at the Hawthorns and at no time in the game did they offer anything by way of a sustained period of pressure.The ...

Mid-season Review 2024/25

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time for an assessment of how we're doing on the cusp of the half way point of the season.DaveP is joined by Gary Owers, Tom Hicks & Ellie Jones. ...

QPR [H] the verdict ..... Max howler costs City dear as two points dropped [again!]

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

By & large City played some decent football but all they had to show for an hour of total dominance with a stunning free kick strike by Twine who ...

SUNDERLAND [A] the verdict ....... so near yet so far

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

By itself a 1-1 draw away to Sunderland is a good result. Coming off the back of a dreadful performance at Portsmouth there was no faulting the effort...

PORTSMOUTH [A] the verdict .... rock bottom performance against basement club

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Mark & Ian debate a poor day at the office as City went down 3-0 to basement club Pompey.City gave themselves a mountain to climb after the...

PLYMOUTH [H] the verdict ..... City on the rampage in 2nd half against woeful Argyle

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Few would argue that Wayne Rooney's side would fail to make the shortlist of the poorest teams to play at Ashton Gate in the past 9-10 years.Scoreless...

WATFORD [A] the verdict ..... too Cleverley by half, good away form thwarted

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A very good first half where City deserved to be in front but weren't and then in an oh so typical fashion conceded what proved to be the only goal of...

BURNLEY [H] the verdict ..... did we deserve anything, why are we falling short?

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Ian & Mark discuss the match action at a windswept Ashton Gate where City lost by a single goal to extended the winless home run to 5 games...

NORWICH [A] the verdict .... well worked goals in near faultless display

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian, DaveP, Mark & Neil review the match action at Carrow Road as City entered the last game before the international break on a high.Despite inju...

SHEFF. UTD. [H] the verdict .... late, late show by Blades ends City's unbeaten run

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Easy to point the finger at Max O'Leary for his moment of madness in the closing stages of this game and by the time Burrows grabbed the injury time w...

PRESTON [A] the verdict .... hand of Yu sends City on their way

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Luck went our way as Yu clearly handled for City's first with the referee trying to make amends for missing it and in so doing worsen his overall perf...

LEEDS UTD [H] the verdict ..... no goals but an intriguing game

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Mark & Ian discuss a game in which City matched their illustrious opponents and extended their unbeaten run to 7 games.The game was precede...

STOKE [A] the verdict ......

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP, Tom Sutton and Ian analyse the key talking points from an exhilarating game at the Bet365 Stadium.Awful defending by us, superb goalkeeping by ...

BORO [A] the verdict .... rode our luck at times but deserved the win

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DaveP is joined by Ian Gay and debutant Dave "The Turtle" Tovey in discussing the game at the Riverside where the result exceeded expectations.You can...