Forever Bristol City Podcast
Episodes
Huddersfield [H] review ..... this Beast is on fire!!
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there no stopping Antoine Semenyo? His 3rd goal in a week of coming on as a sub and the finish this time was emphatic.City rose to seventh in the C...
Blackpool [A] review .... on balance you have to take a cup half full view?
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To twice come from behind and take the lead with 20 minutes remaining has to be seen as a creditable achievement on a ground that is hardly amongst Ci...
And so the improvement continues ....
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP & Ian debate aspects of the game at Adams Park, which they did not see, but which keeps City's change of fortunes on the right track.Team sele...
CARDIFF [H] reviewed : If this style can be maintained then the sky’s the limit?
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
City ran out worthy winners against their Severnside rivals in a match, like vs. Luton, that had everything and made it impossible to criticise any on...
LUTON [H] reviewed : what was not to like about that?!
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & DaveP debate the match action at Ashton Gate which was as complete a team performance as you could wish for as City secured a deserved 3 points ...
Unbeaten in 2 but an unwanted consistency in how we’re playing
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andi Weimann's 4th goal in four was the only bright spot in the blistering heat of the DW Stadium as City put in an all too familiar type of display a...
Cup success in Burton, looking forward to Wigan plus thoughts on club sale
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & DaveP discuss the convincing win over Coventry and whether that result might have any bearing on Nigel's team selection in Saturday's game at Wi...
Why the long faces, we played well for an hour
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just what was Kal Naismith thinking on 3 minutes when his hesitancy gifted the visitors their first but fair play to City who scored a well worked goa...
Deja Vu ..... awful refereeing, late goal conceded
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Mark and DaveP discuss the 2-1 defeat at Hull where City's performance was worthy of a point [at least?].When City took the lead with a fine Weim...
22/23 Season Preview [4] with Richard Latham
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Respected local journalist and City supporter Richard Latham gives his candid assessment of City's prospects this season.Richard reflects on the event...
22/23 Season Preview [3] with Gary Owers
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former City player and regular local media pundit Gary Owers joins DaveP and Ian Gay in a lively discussion on City's pre-season, transfers, contracts...
22/23 Season Preview [2] with Gareth Chilcott
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Bath rugby player and committed [S82 Season Ticketholder] City fan Gareth Chilcott gives his views on City's prospects for 22/23 in conversatio...
22/23 Season Preview [1] with Gregor MacGregor & Chris Honor
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gregor and Chris give their assessment on City's prospects for 22/23 in conversation with DaveP.Amongst topics discussed are the HNM contract situatio...
Midsummer musings [2] with Ian Gay & Paul Binning [aka Exiled Robin]
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Less than a month until the big kick off DaveP is joined by Ian & Paul in reviewing transfer business done, what might be yet to come and what is Nige...
Midsummer musings featuring DaveFevs & Neil Sutton
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
21/22 Season Review with Gary Owers
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
21/22 Season Review with Chris Honor
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 campa...
Where was the hope for next season; bye-bye HNM have a nice life
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
City flying high in end of season demolition of Hull!
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 goa...
Has a corner been turned, are we heading in the right direction?
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Second half performance raises the bar of expectation
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
JDS wonder strike gives City all three points in a gritty display at Stoke
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, resilien...
Peterborough [H] reviewed ..... are you with the in crowd?
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Defeated as expected but on balance more positives than negatives
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
In conversation with ........... Joe Royle
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We’d have taken a point before the game so let’s not complain too much...
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
In conversation with ...... former City manager Alan Dicks
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
This season can’t disappear down the drain soon enough!
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
At last a win on the road!
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ye...
”We were crap....that’s life”
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 stat...
City felled by the Trees!
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ei...
”Excellent” despite the ending of a good home run
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 goo...
Perfect Day
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Easy to blame Stroud on that pen. but that covers up the defensive frailties that define us
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Reading [H] reviewed ....
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
After one step forward it appears two steps back
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neil, Mark, Ian & DaveP discuss a disappointing afternoon in wind & rain swept Blackpool as City's atrocious away record of 4 months continues.After q...
In conversation with ...... Rob Newman
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
More ”time added on” heartache but positive signs continue
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
City fall to former Gas man!!
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 cont...
Martin double gives City Severnside bragging rights!
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.Goi...
Semenyo brace the only positive as City are thrashed at the Cottage
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A cup very much half full despite 3rd Round exit
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 effect...
City battle from behind to secure first win of 2022
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 too...
4Fs then FFS!!!
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Mid season review with Gary Owers
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mid-season review with Richard Latham
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Half season review with Gregor MacGregor
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.Conver...
21/22 Half season review featuring Chris Honor
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We are what we are!
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 stu...
City steal [?] a point from the Eye of the Tiger!
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 per...
Fortress Ashton Gate and who was Eddie Kavanagh?
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Murr...
What does a ”decent” January transfer window look like?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Much to admire in a hard fought win - Stoke City [H] reviewed
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Some improvement, a C+ performance
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Keep Calm & Carry On, what else can we do?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
City achieve a new low!!! Coventry [A] reviewed
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 writt...
More of this and a whiff of relegation will become a stench!
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
All hail the Austrian - Barnsley [H] reviewed
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The misery is building for Big Nige - WBA reviewed
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Remember, this is a project .....
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recording this podcast some 15 hours after the final whistle meant DaveFevs, Mark, Ian & DaveP were in a relatively philosophical mood when dissecting...
2nd best but we didn‘t even compete - Bournemouth [H] reviewed
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 knoc...
City successful on the road again in a 5 goal thriller at soggy Peterboro
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ben...
We lost and it was poor - a review of Millwall [A]
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
KP Nuts Fulham with neat finish as City get point against classy opponents
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ignoring the fact that Fulham hit the woodwork three times and missed a number of other gilt edged opportunities then this was another wholehearted di...
Hoops destroyed by Nahki‘s late strike
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having already been victims twice this season to stoppage time goals it was City's turn to mete out the hurt and experience the joy as sub Nahki Wells...
The sum of the parts
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & Mark discuss the Luton game which saw the winless home run extend to 14 games after Dan Bentley's error allowed the Hatters net a much deserved ...
Unwanted home record extended but we ARE getting better
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
13 games now without a home win but the general consensus from yesterday's 0-0 draw against Preston was that we played OK in a match that last season ...
Early term report ..... in conversation with Dave Fevs
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DaveFevs is widely regarded as being amongst the more erudite contributors to the various social media platforms analysis & opinion on how City are do...
The Shape of things to come?
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DaveP, Mark, Ian & Lezz wax lyrical about City's performance at the CCS as the second win of the season was secured with a 2-1 success.Nigel opted for...
Pring /O'Dowda left side combo? This and more in Swansea [H] review
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
12 home league games without a win - a new & unwanted club record following the 0-1 reverse against Swansea on Friday night.We discuss the match actio...
Nigel can dance now! City win for the first time since March
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A first win in 13 league games was secured at Reading in a performance that showed both how good City can be and at the same time the weaknesses that ...
Message to Nigel: Play Kalas at right back if you won't change the formation
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NP was right in saying carelessness was the main factor in City's defeat at the Riverside but we say you must play your best players which in turn mea...
It felt like a defeat - Blackpool [H] reviewed
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 18k at Ashton Gate for a league game some 17 months after the last and a similar 1-1 scoreline against newly promoted Blackpool.Ian, Mark & Dav...
Season 21/22 Preview with Gregor MacGregor
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gregor took time out of a busy week to speak with us about how he sees City's prospects for the upcoming season.We talk team selection and end up with...
Season 21/22 Preview & Memories of TC with Chris Honor
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former player Chris Honor talks fondly of Terry Cooper who gave him his League debut as a youngster in 1987.Chris is often on Radio Bristol in the com...
Season 21/22 Preview and memories of TC with Phil Tottle
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Phil's now retired and living in Clevedon but for over 30 years his was the voice of Radio Bristol's matchday coverage of Bristol City.He, like myself...
Scott must start, a review of Aston Villa at Ashton Gate
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In over 50 years of supporting City there hasn't been barely a handful of occasions when an under-21 player has broken into the first team and you thi...
Season 21/22 Preview with Angus Scott
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angus and DaveP reflect on the past 15 months at BCFC as well as look forward to the upcoming season and trying to assess what the best line up & form...
"You'll never win anything with kids" - last half hour vs Celtic offered hope
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Those words were uttered by Alan Hansen in the mid-90s when Man Utd had a young side bristling with the talent of Beckham, Scholes, and the Neville ...
Summer on the City ... DaveFevs and DaveP talk Euros, squad rebuild and fixtures
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DaveFevs and I spent an hour talking about variety of topics being discussed on OTIB & TwitterOn the Euros we looked at the form of Nagy, Kalas & form...
In Conversation with ... Shaun Taylor
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At age 23 Shaun was a late entrant in the world of professional football when joining Exeter City in 1986. He played 200 games there winning the [then...
Midweek musings ....
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian & DaveP chewed the cud at the weekend on all matters relating to Bristol City.There is no doubt it will be a busy close season. Hosted on Acast....
In conversation with ..... John Ward: Manager BCFC 1997-98
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Ward's managerial record at City for me, as a fan looking back, is defined by three things: a marvellous season that brought about promotion back...
No more excuses
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
City closed the door to the 2020-21 season with the not unexpected defeat against high flying Brentford going down 3-1 with the visitors Ivan Toney gr...
Where was the hope for next season?
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A fine first goal at senior level for rookie striker Tommy Conway was the only bright spot from another dreadful showing by City at the New Den.Confir...
Why haven't we been invited?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
City were full value for their 2-0 interval lead against mid-table Luton thanks to goals from Nahki Wells & Adam Nagy. The second half capitulation wh...
Massive
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One word describes the task Steve Lansdown is facing in the coming weeks: MASSIVE !!City's one moment of class in this game was Bakinson's 2nd goal in...
Draws are like buses!!!
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No drawn games for half a season and then two come along in succession!Ian, Lezz, Mark & David discuss the 1-1 draw at Hillsborough where City trailed...
Baby Steps....
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OK, we're starting from a low bar but there was enough in yesterday's 0-0 draw against Forest to suggest that City have arrested a decline in form at ...
City's players fail badly in the Line of Duty - shame on you!
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once again City fell to defeat where the performance rather than the result which was bad enough poses severe question marks against their commitment ...
In Conversation with .... Danny Wilson, manager 2000-04
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At age 37 and in only his third season as a manager, Danny Wilson led unfashionable Barnsley to promotion to the Premier League.Barnsley may have only...
Ashton Gate - the Robins Low Performance Centre!!
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week saw the launch of the much heralded new training centre at Failand, curiously named the Robins High Performance Centre. With 2 weeks to prep...
If the club had a zero tolerance policy regarding crimes on the person .....
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
then Danny Simpson would not be playing for Bristol City - that's it, end of.But they don't and so for more than a week the thread has been running on...
There is a mountain to climb .....
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 20 weeks time season 21/22 gets underway. There is so much to be sorted on and off the pitch at Ashton Gate it does not bear thinking about.Rotherh...
True Grit
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
City did well to earn a point at Ewood Park with a gritty performance against Tony Mowbray's Blackburn.It was a first drawn game in 24 and they had to...
A Daddy Cool performance from KP45
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scored one, made one, should have scored again - what a week for Kasey Palmer; became a dad for the 2nd time and showing the sort of form that justifi...
Pearson now fully aware of the task that faces him if he accepts [is offered ?] the challenge
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode we review a limp wristed performance against the west Londoners as City went down 0-2 and the "new manager bounce" had clearly ...
The planning for next season starts now
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the disappointment of losing to Bournemouth after taking the lead.What is success between now and the end of the season?When will Pearson b...
This is it, this time I know [hope] its the real thing
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The feelgood factor in the wake of Nigel Pearson's appointment is like no other I have seen for a new City manager in more than 50 years.OK, it's only...
We now have our Pat Lam equivalent ....
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
City raced to a 3-goal lead in 35 minutes at the Riverside last night and watching new manager Nigel Pearson, and all of us for that matter, must have...