Forever Bristol City Podcast
Episodes
SUNDERLAND [A] the verdict ....... Super Max the star as unbeaten run continues
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not a pretty game at the windswept Stadium of Light as City came away with a point largely thanks to the heroics of Max O'Leary who produced a string ...
PLYMOUTH [A] the verdict .... worthy winners against a very poor side
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nahki Wells close range header was enough to give City all three points at Home Park and make it a Happy Easter for Liam Manning who has to be praised...
Leicester City [H] the verdict.... we got a performance, now we just need consistency
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can't deny the fact that City deserved all three points against a Leicester side who have now lost 4 of their last 6 games and in so doing might have ...
23/24: End of Season Review ft. Chris Honor & Richard Latham
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With no match this weekend DaveP took the opportunity to chew the cud on all matters Bristol City with former player Chris and respected local journal...
WBA [A] the verdict .... no points, no emotion, not unexpected [the result]!
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not very good and neither, it would seem. are any of the teams below us in the table! Birmingham, Sheff Wed., Plymouth and Stoke all lost whil...
SWANSEA [H] the verdict ... a win is a win no matter how awful it was to watch
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 4-match losing sequence was brought to an end as City emerged victorious from the scrappiest of encounters when beating Swansea 1-0 thanks to Rob ...
IPSWICH [A] the verdict ... lost, but we "gave it a go". Is that enough to silence the critics?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
City twice took the lead before losing by the odd goal in 5 against rampant Ipswich Town who, if they maintain this form in the last 10 games could we...
CARDIFF [H] the verdict ...,. this isn't going well is it?
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A third defeat in a row and another poor performance to match.Is relegation a possibility with just 9 points from the last 33.DaveP, Ian, Mark, Neil &...
SHEFF WED [A] the verdict.... patterns & behaviours not up to scratch
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian. Mark & DaveP debate the defeat at Hillsborough where again the team put in a performance that fell well short of the expectations the board f...
QPR [H] the verdict ..... so typical of City after Tuesday!!
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes were raised after Tuesday's star performance against Southampton but in true Bristol City fashion the fans were brought back down to earth by th...
Southampton [H] the verdict ..... Wow, just wow!!!
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
City were fully deserving of 3 points against the high flying Saints whose impressive 25 game unbeaten run was brought to a shuddering halt in the mos...
BORO [A] the verdict ..... a hard fought win in a game of two halves
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the midweek exertions against Forest few were expecting City to win their first league game of 2024 at the Riverside but they did just that with...
FOREST [A] the verdict ...... so near yet so far
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
City exited the FA Cup with a spirited display against Forest, pushing their Premier League opponents through to extra time before a Sam Bell miss cos...
Leeds United [H] the verdict .... they were good, we weren't!
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thrashed 1-0 by a side who are likely to be back in the Premier League for the start of next season, City's woeful league form continues and it now ju...
COVENTRY [A] the verdict... a point away from home home when it should have been 3?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark, Dave Fevs join DaveP in a review of a game which on balance City just about deserved to win but due to a MOL error they had to settle for a...
FOREST [H] the verdict .... champagne football but no goals; how do we fix that?
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
City were more than a match for Premier Leaguers Nottingham Forest in a scoreless encounter at a full to capacity Ashton Gate.The football from City w...
WATFORD [H] the verdict ..... it was OK, no more than that
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark, Neil & DaveP debate a game which was a case of "after the Lord Mayor's show" in comparison with the sparkling FA Cup win over West Ha...
WEST HAM [H] the verdict ....Manning's Marvels are just that as City get physical!
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It really was a night to remember at Ashton Gate as City totally outplayed David Moyes West Ham in an enthralling game which got off to the perfect st...
PNE [A] the verdict .... we’ve just got to grin & bear it
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP, Mark & Ian try to take some positives from a performance that was in stark contrast to that which City produced at the London Stadium last ...
WEST HAM [A] the verdict ..... City, you did us proud
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP, Mark & Ian discuss a thrilling encounter where City put two poor performances behind them in matching West Ham in all areas of the pitch an...
MILLWALL [H] the verdict .... should we just accept we are in [another] period of transition?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP, Ian & Mark debate a games against the Lions which for every minute was as dire as the previous game at St. Andrews where the home side set ...
B’HAM CITY [A] the verdict ..... a game we should have won
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4 points from two away games in the space of 4 days is good whoever the opposition but City were disappointed to come away from St. Andrews with just ...
WATFORD [A] the verdict ...... the most complete performance for a VERY long time
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP is joined by Dave Fevs, Ian Gay & Mark Tovey in discussing an emphatic Boxing Day victory at Vicarage Road.A superb all round team performan...
HULL CITY [H] the verdict .... Robins maul Tigers in 5-goal thriller
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back to back wins for the first time since February, City sent truculent former player, and now Hull manager, back up north with his tail between his ...
SUNDERLAND [H] the verdict ..... we got away with that one & MOL was excellent
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Neil in assessing a hard earned victory against Top 6 opponents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
BLACKBURN [A] the verdict .... we played well for 20 minutes then he changed it!!
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP hosts a review of the game with Dave Fevs, Ian Gay & Mark Tovey.Is our new boss trying to change too much too soon? Hosted on Acast. See a...
HUDDERSFIELD [A] the verdict .... a match we should have won?
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & Dave P discuss a game in which had City's players made better decisions in the final third of the pitch they would surely have come home wit...
NORWICH [H] the verdict .... let’s just accept we are a work in progress
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Neil in reviewing Sunday's lunchtime fixture which ended in defeat despite going in at half-time 1-0 up.The 2nd hal...
SOUTHAMPTON [H] the verdict .... City pay the price for 1st half missed chances
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave P, Ian, & DaveFevs discuss the match action which saw a fine first half display go unrewarded as City fell to their first defeat under Liam M...
BORO [H] the verdict ..... goal of the season & maybe just a hint of the shape of things to come?
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Neil & DaveP discuss an eventful game at Ashton Gate against Michael Carrick’s in form Boro After a slow start City went in at half time 2...
QPR [A] the verdict... let’s not overreact after just one game
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Manning's first game in charge saw a point gained in West London but it was a dire affair.Ian, Mark and DaveP discuss the match action and more. ...
Manning is our man ... dawn of a new era
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP is joined by Chris Honor, Mark, Neil & Ian as they discuss all matters surrounding the appointment of new Head Coach, Liam Manning Hosted on...
SHEFF WED [H] the verdict ..... time to move on
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP is joined by Ian, Mark & Lez in a review of Saturday's win over lowly Wednesday as well as speculating on who's next for the Ashton Gate man...
Pearson gone - I can’t recall the fanbase being so united in anger about anything like this before
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & DaveP with contributions from Neil Sutton & Chris Honor discuss the surprise sacking of Nigel Pearson on Sunday lunchtime.Why now and wh...
CARDIFF [A] the verdict ..... injury ravaged side loses in close fought game
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This result made it five defeats in the last 7 games and whilst that is not a good statistic, when you look at the extent of the injury crisis many fe...
IPSWICH [H] the verdict.... another game of fine margins
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A spirited performance but defeat against a newly promoted Ipswich who, on current form, look like they’ll sail past City into the promised land!Max...
COVENTRY[H] the verdict: victory overshadowed by Nige’s ”I’m irritated” post match comment
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Pearson is not a man to mince his words and clearly his post-match comments to the media suggests if there was just a hint of a rift before betw...
LEEDS [A] the verdict .. decent performance but predictable outcome in season of inconsistency
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there is some comfort in defeat it is that many Leeds fans felt we were the best side to visit Elland Road this season on the basis that at least w...
ROTHERHAM [A] ..the verdict: Champions League strikes from TC, National League type game!
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Conway’s first goal in particular would not have looked out of place amongst those at St James Park where Newcastle stunned PSG last night. Hi...
Stoke City [H] the verdict .... we were mugged or just paying the price for sloppy defending
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At 2-0 up after 15 minutes another convincing home win looked on the cards but it didn't turn out like that as City surrendered that lead to lose 2-3....
Leicester C. [A] the verdict .. a defeat but by the closest of margins against 2016 PL Champions
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kal Naismith timed an 18-yard area tackle to perfection vs. WBA last Saturday but he had no such luck as he went to ground and brought Ndidi down for ...
Plymouth [H] the verdict.... City look the real deal in Ashton Gate thriller
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There were goals a plenty at Ashton Gate as City convincingly beat west country rivals Argyle to secure their first home league win in emphatic style....
WBA [H] the verdict ...... fab first half but firing blanks at home is a problem that needs sorting
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably one of the best opening 45 minutes to a game since Nigel Pearson took charge but City were unable to convert superiority into goals and may e...
Swansea [A] the verdict.... there’s no stopping City on the road
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A game much like Hull last week where City dominated despite going a goal behind but this time they won.Mark Sykes had one of his best games in a City...
Norwich City [H] .... Cup game review & does Nige have the right to feel cheesed off?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveFevs makes a welcome return to FBC and talks with Ian & DaveP about the Carabao Cup exit against David Wagner's Canaries plus the reality, exp...
Hull City [A] the verdict ..... we’ll win a lot of games if we play like that every week
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
City put last week’s poor performance behind them with arguably their best 90 minutes of league action so far this season when drawing 1-1 against H...
B’ham City [H] the verdict .... as bad a performance as Parky’s infamous Meg Ryan interview !!
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You never want to lose a game but you can lose well sometimes. This was not so on Matchday 3 against Birmingham City as City put in as dire a performa...
MILLWALL [A] the verdict ..... James late winner gives right outcome in hard fought game
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Few could have predicted a thoroughly convincing win at the always difficult to play at New Den after last Saturday's disappointing season opener vs. ...
Oxford Utd. review ..... Knight brace shows there is life after Scott
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No sooner had the dust settled on City’s emphatic win over Oxford than there was news coming through which the fans had been dreading for weeks that...
Preston North End [H] review .... he takes a mean long throw!
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After all the pre-season euphoria for most City fans who’ve been supporting the club for many years it was no surprise that when cometh the hour as ...
Season 23/24 Preview with Gary Owers & Neil Sutton
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP is joined by Gary Owers & Neil Sutton in a lively discussion which sees the trio talk about the pre-season campaign, what is the best X1 and...
Season 23/24 Preview with Paul Cheesley & Ian Gay
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave P is joined by Paul & Ian in a discussion about what we've learned from the pre-season results, the ongoing Scott transfer saga and a likely ...
Midsummer musings: 23/24 fixtures, transfers in/out, starting X1 on August 5th
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP was joined by Neil Sutton & Ian Gay on Thursday morning as the 9.00 AM fixture release deadline approached and either side of that talked about ...
In conversation with ...... Gary Shelton [89-94; 150 Apps / 24 goals]
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP interviews the talented midfielder who was a virtual ever present in the 1989/90 promotion team.Shelts talks about his earlier career with Walsa...
Season 22/23 Review ft. Gary Owers & Ian Gay
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP is joined by Gary & Ian reviewing last season and then assessing, in their own view, what City need to do to emulate the likes of Luton & Cove...
Season 22/23 review featuring Chris Honor & Dave Fevs
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP reviews last season with former player & local media pundit Chris Honor plus regular podcast contributor and analytical guru Dave Fevs Hosted on...
QPR [A]the verdict ...... committed performance secures all three points
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A first win since 2015 on the final day of the season sent everyone into the summer break in a positive frame of mind. Goals either side of half time...
BURNLEY [H] the verdict ..... let’s take the money and run!
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark & DaveP discuss a 2-1 defeat against Championship Champions Burnley with a consensus view that we were worthy of a point.It was an ingloriou...
Rotherham [H] the verdict ..... undefeated at home in 2023
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Undefeated at home in 2023, improved on last season's points tally with two games remaining, Andi Weimann's 50th goal for the club. All positives from...
SHEFFIELD UTD. [A] the verdict .... more of the same
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Early dominance but no end product – just like Watford all over again but with fewer goal chances.City silenced the home crowd with a spirited first...
WATFORD [A] the verdict .... we’ve played worse than that and won!
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Hornets were winless in 4 going into this game but City contrived to give Chris Wilder’s side the 3 points with two sloppy goals and not so much...
BORO [H] the verdict .... cracking game and Cornick silences his critics
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If every game was as entertaining as Easter Monday’s vs Boro few would have any complaints and that’s said despite the fact that City let slip a 2...
STOKE [A] the verdict ..... tale of the unexpected but then again we always win there!
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Easter joy for City in Staffordshire as they confounded expectations with a well deserved 2-1 win against in form Stoke.We were battered for 20 minute...
READING [H] the verdict .... this season is going down the drain
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not so many weeks ago we were harbouring play off hopes then a top half finish and now, with a tough quartet of games to come even an improvement on l...
SWANSEA [A] the verdict ..... on the beach can’t happen soon enough?
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark & Neil join DaveP in assessing another fruitless trip across the bridge as City went down 2-0 to their Welsh rivals.Overall it was a margina...
LUTON [A] the verdict: it could have been a lot worse
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP & Ian discuss the match action which saw City lose 1-0 at rain lashed Kenilworth Road.If the boys had gone in 4-0 down at the interval that woul...
BLACKPOOL [H] ..... the verdict: reasons to be cheerful
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only one defeat in the past 12 league games, 4 clean sheets in the past 7 games, and a first goal scored from outside the box this season, what wasn...
HUDDERSFIELD [A] the verdict .... sorry Neil, you’re taking this lot down!
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huddersfield are a very poor side and even though they're already displaying the traits of a Neil Warnock inspired team their fans will be watching Le...
CARDIFF [A] the verdict ..... a bad day at the office
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Losing to our Severnside rivals always hurts but more so today as our unbeaten league run came to an end, we didn't look great and there appears to be...
MAN. CITY [H] the verdict: honour in defeat on a night to remember
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the unbeaten run had to come to an end it was a measure of how well we've done since the turn of the year in that it came against one of the best s...
Hull City [H] the verdict: Penalties are like buses
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No penalties for 469 days then two in a week both despatched with aplomb by Nahki Wells and maintaining City's unbeaten start to 2023.DaveP is joined ...
Sunderland [A] the verdict: it really did feel like a win
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The unbeaten run is extended to 11 games as City get a point at the SOL but, more importantly, after a wait of 469 days we got a penalty and Nahki tuc...
WIGAN [H] - the verdict: something of a damp squib!
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4 points from two home games would have satisfied everyone but having done the difficult bit against the Canaries at the weekend many expected victory...
NORWICH [H] - the verdict: How long can we keep this run going?
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What was not to like about City impressive win against the Canaries which extended the unbeaten run to 9 games?If you're an optimist you'll be looking...
PNE [A] - the verdict: at last, a win at Deepdale
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark & Neil join DaveP in assessing a win that stretches City's unbeaten start in 2023 to 8 matches. Clinical finishing and resolute defending, p...
WBA [H] - the verdict: Semeny...who? A Star is Born
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably the best performance of a Bristol City side under the managership of Nigel Pearson put City into the 5th Round of the FA Cup against the Bagg...
BLACKBURN [H] the verdict ..... further evidence that progress is being made
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
City maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a draw against a Blackburn side who looked quite ordinary even though they have spent virtuall...
BIRMINGHAM [H] the verdict ..... Hi ho silver lining!
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was that in the Top 3 of matches since Nigel took the helm almost two years ago? Was it any coincidence that a change of formation and playing players...
Swansea [H] the verdict: unbeaten run extended to 3 games!
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The title of this episode is a cup half full view. Quite honestly in the opening half City let the Swans pass around us like Barcelona with Allen thei...
Coventry [A] ....the verdict: at last we look solid at the back
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two successive away draws at quite difficult venues is no mean feat but it has to be looked at in the context of the fact that we've now won only 3 of...
Millwall [A]... the verdict: workmanlike performance earns City a deserved point
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The New Den is hardly the place you'd want to go to turn around a disappointing run of form but City did just that in a match that if Andi Weimann had...
WBA [H] ...the verdict: there may be trouble ahead?
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP hosts the debate covering the Boxing Day game against the Baggies with Ian, Mark & Neil.More talk of square pegs in round holes and whether we c...
STOKE [H] ...the verdict: play offs not out of the question
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At 3.45 I looked at the league table and thought, hang on to the three points and we're just 4 points off the play offs but the eventual defeat and as...
ROTHERHAM [A] ... the verdict: not pretty but effective
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
City were comfortable winners by 3-1 as they took all three points from this particular trip to South Yorkshire for the first time since 1995.Taking t...
In conversation with .... Dave Rennie the player [1989-92]
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who was around at the time will have fond memories of the 89/90 promotion season when Dave Rennie formed half of a midfield pairing alongside t...
Watford [H] ... the verdict - play like this every week and we’ll be fine
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final game before the World Cup break DaveP talks with Mark, Ian & Neil about a match City could have won against a Watford side who, like Shef...
Lincoln [H] ...the verdict - embarrassing
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & DaveP remain quite calm in discussing how City's cup exit was due to a performance that plumbed to new depths in terms of commitment and organis...
Boro [A] .... the verdict - Max’s heroics save City from a hiding.
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We'd have taken a point if offered before the game and after City had called upon Max O'Leary to produce a stunning double save it was looking like it...
SHEFF. UTD. [H] ... the verdict : Sheffield Steal Spoils
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP hosts Neil, Ian & Mark in discussing how City played well again but again failed to be rewarded for their efforts.Another sloppy goal conceded, ...
Swansea [H] ... the verdict - City deserving of more from entertaining game
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark & DaveFevs join DaveP in reviewing a decent display against a team in form who, quite honestly, flattered to deceive despite having 72% poss...
Reading [A] ... the verdict - you’ve heard it all before!!
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With over 2000 travelling supporters City made the short trip along the M4 to face a Reading side that had lost three in a row with a degree of confid...
WBA [A] the verdict ...... who saw that coming? Jekyll & Hyde City in sparkling form
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & DaveP are joined by Chris Honor in analysing City's unexpected victory at the Hawthorns on Tuesday night, their first at that venue for almost 3...
Millwall [H] review .... rinse & repeat as City concede more soft goals
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neil, Ian, & Mark talk with DaveP about yesterday's disappointing games against Millwall.Who was to blame for that winning goal - Kalas or Max? With ...
PNE [H] review: Atkinson brace secures gutsy win
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
City secured a much needed win in 6 games with two second half headed goals from defender Rob Atkinson.Pearson made 4 changes from the side that lost ...
Birmingham [A] review: City at their inept worst
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When losing at Norwich last month in a match that ended an unbeaten run of 8 it almost felt like a victory as City put in a performance of the highest...
Coventry [H] review: clean sheet was a plus point
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Neil and DaveP debate the match action vs. the Sky Blues as City had to be content with a point in a rare scoreless draw.Were there any standout ...
QPR [H] review: bad day at the office, no cause for concern?
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Probably City's worst performance of the season as they suffered a third defeat in a row when losing 1-2 to a lively QPR.Ian, Neil & DaveP review the ...
Burnley [A] review: poor goals conceded but overall OK?
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Defeat at Turf Moor but once again City were their own worst enemies as a defensive lapse after just 4 minutes put them on the back foot.Nahki scored ...
Norwich [A] review: If not for you Kal we’d have won that
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark, Neil and DaveP review a game which, although City lost, saw a performance that bodes well for the rest of the season and at the very least ...
Blackburn [A] review .... Sweet dreams are made of this
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eight games into the season, 6 undefeated in the league and City find themselves nestled in the play off zone after this convincing win against Blackb...