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Title: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on October 30, 2024, 12:56:35 pm
Our tickets all sold out.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on October 30, 2024, 16:56:00 pm
If only they had a bigger ground😁😁. Can’t even accommodate for a ‘tin pot’ league 1 club


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on October 30, 2024, 17:03:41 pm
If only they had a bigger ground😁😁. Can’t even accommodate for a ‘tin pot’ league 1 club

Exactly ;D, Athough, conversely, that will definitely apply when we play them at home.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Mysterious Curle on October 30, 2024, 19:02:18 pm
Our tickets all sold out.

Poor sods having to endure 90 minutes of that


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on October 30, 2024, 19:14:56 pm
Birmingham can't complain about ticket allocation when they come here, they are giving us 2227 tickets of a ground stated to hold 29409 which is 7.57%
If we gave them the same % they would get 590 ticket allocation, if we only give them the south stand they get over 12% and if we give them the bottom part of the east they get over 18%, on that comparison they should give us 5400.

I hope it turns out better than our only 2 previous visits when we have lost 3-0 and 4-0, on the other hand they have not won either of their 2 games here.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on October 30, 2024, 19:33:53 pm
Early train, few city centre beers then game on.



Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on October 30, 2024, 21:52:40 pm
Poor sods having to endure 90 minutes of that

Of what. Are you clairvoyant?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on October 30, 2024, 21:55:11 pm
Anyone else already have a bad feeling about this one?  ;D

They put out a very strong side last night in their Bristol Street Motors Trophy game against Fulham juniors. Jay Stansfield and Alfie May both started and scored three between them, Marc Leonard played the full 90 and Lyndon Dykes and Keshi Anderson both came off the bench to score. They had 35 shots during the game!

7-1 to the Blues in front of 6900 fans.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on October 30, 2024, 21:57:41 pm
Anyone else already have a bad feeling about this one?  ;D

They put out a very strong side last night in their Bristol Street Motors Trophy game against Fulham juniors. Jay Stansfield and Alfie May both started and scored three between them, Marc Leonard played the full 90 and Lyndon Dykes and Keshi Anderson both came off the bench to score. They had 35 shots during the game!

7-1 to the Blues in front of 6900 fans.
It would be just like Cobbs to go and win.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on October 30, 2024, 21:59:48 pm
It would be just like Cobbs to go and win.

Very Cobblers-like!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Razor on October 30, 2024, 22:26:09 pm
Anyone else already have a bad feeling about this one?  ;D

I was feeling semi-confident about this game before our most recent injury crisis and realising that Roberts will be unavailable.

If we don't carry some sort of attacking threat (which we rarely do without Fosu/Roberts available and firing) it's going to be constant pressure for 90 minutes. If Burge is in goal (he will be) then most of their shots on target will go in... I'd be pleasantly surprised if we keep the deficit to five. Hopefully be a decent day out either way!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on October 31, 2024, 08:44:35 am
Our tickets all sold out.

If we don't win on Saturday then a lot of people on the waiting list will be getting a call.  :P


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on October 31, 2024, 09:20:26 am
Very Cobblers-like!

Isn't that the reason that we keep going?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on October 31, 2024, 09:24:00 am
Isn't that the reason that we keep going?

Well enough to go now but haven’t go a tkt……..anybody got a spare?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on October 31, 2024, 09:26:08 am
Well enough to go now but haven’t go a tkt……..anybody got a spare?

That's very good news, but I haven't a spare...


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: therealpattcobb on October 31, 2024, 10:44:14 am
Anyone else already have a bad feeling about this one?  ;D

They had 35 shots during the game!


What a terrible goals to shot ratio. If we keep them down to 6 shots then they won't score


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on October 31, 2024, 11:35:22 am
Evers, good to see that you are fit again, are you going on Saturday? I'll look out for you at HT.
If you bring your boots you might get a game.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on October 31, 2024, 18:06:55 pm
Evers, good to see that you are fit again, are you going on Saturday? I'll look out for you at HT.
If you bring your boots you might get a game.

There this Sat and others too incl Posh. Not sure about some long away games on cold days. Got some long johns and campers HW Bottle! And some Barbour gloves! Plus an old school scarf.🧣
Currently in Row J the gentlemans row about 160.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 03, 2024, 12:41:06 pm
Birmingham should never be in division 1 but they deserve to be after sacking their manager last season when they were well placed to appoint Wayne Rooney who caused them to plummet down the division before he was sacked after only winning 2 of his games in charge. When he was at Derby he only won 24 of his 85 games and yet Plymouth thought it a good idea to make him their manager. Now he could be taking Plymouth down as they sit in the relegation places and yesterday didn't have a single shot in the entire game. His win percentage is a woeful 26%.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tom on November 03, 2024, 12:44:19 pm
So the most cobblers thing to do in this game would be to put in the performance of the season and win right.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 03, 2024, 12:51:07 pm
So the most cobblers thing to do in this game would be to put in the performance of the season and win right.

Recall Hoskins and a prayer or two!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 03, 2024, 12:52:04 pm
Easier games to come.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 03, 2024, 12:57:47 pm
Last night is history, Brum here we come ..   :)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 04, 2024, 11:25:07 am
Perhaps JB should have a word the Sutton manager who only lost 0-1 to Brum yesterday (again Leonard did not get on the pitch).
Looking at Brum's league results this season they have not scored more than 3 goals in a game until ........


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: TPFKA Marvo on November 04, 2024, 12:11:45 pm
I was going to this but can't now as I haven't a ticket. I'm not too upset though, truth is at my age, I was never going to complete the full set of seeing the Cobblers at every other League club. Maybe one of you youngsters will manage it?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: itsme on November 05, 2024, 08:28:47 am
Still gutted in working for this 1 would have loved to have been in the away end


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: WadeyCobbler on November 05, 2024, 12:19:50 pm
We have only every played Birmingham 4 times in our history surprisingly. So this is only the 3rd opportunity for Cobblers fans to visit St. Andrews, which is one of the reasons I am going to tick it off and secure the 79th ground I have seen the Cobblers play a competitive fixture at.
Last time we played there was in 1989 when Bobby Barnes made his debut for us IIRC, in a 4-0 defeat, ironically a few weeks before we played Kettering in the cup! I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a similar scoreline this week.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 05, 2024, 12:27:03 pm
We have only every played Birmingham 4 times in our history surprisingly. So this is only the 3rd opportunity for Cobblers fans to visit St. Andrews, which is one of the reasons I am going to tick it off and secure the 79th ground I have seen the Cobblers play a competitive fixture at.
Last time we played there was in 1989 when Bobby Barnes made his debut for us IIRC, in a 4-0 defeat, ironically a few weeks before we played Kettering in the cup! I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a similar scoreline this week.
I was there, it was standing at the other end of the ground.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 05, 2024, 12:29:25 pm
Last time we played there was in 1989 when Bobby Barnes made his debut for us IIRC, in a 4-0 defeat, ironically a few weeks before we played Kettering in the cup! I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a similar scoreline this week.

Bobby Barnes made his debut at an away friendly at Petersfield which was part of the deal that brought Darren Collins to us. I had a good chat with him in the bar after the match.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: WadeyCobbler on November 05, 2024, 12:39:43 pm
Bobby Barnes made his debut at an away friendly at Petersfield which was part of the deal that brought Darren Collins to us. I had a good chat with him in the bar after the match.


*Competitive debut then* Why were we playing a friendly at that time of the season? Collins signed in January 1989, Barnes in October 1989.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Harpole Cobbler on November 05, 2024, 13:21:35 pm
We have only every played Birmingham 4 times in our history surprisingly. So this is only the 3rd opportunity for Cobblers fans to visit St. Andrews, which is one of the reasons I am going to tick it off and secure the 79th ground I have seen the Cobblers play a competitive fixture at.
Last time we played there was in 1989 when Bobby Barnes made his debut for us IIRC, in a 4-0 defeat, ironically a few weeks before we played Kettering in the cup! I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a similar scoreline this week.

I was there for the Boxing Day fixture 1966 - 2nd division on the way back down. I was 11 and all I remember was Trevor Hockey.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Carton Lid on November 05, 2024, 14:05:30 pm
I was there for the Boxing Day fixture 1966 - 2nd division on the way back down. I was 11 and all I remember was Trevor Hockey.
I was there as well but I was 15, old enough to drink  ;)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Cordwainer2 on November 05, 2024, 14:46:13 pm
I was there for the Boxing Day fixture 1966 - 2nd division on the way back down. I was 11 and all I remember was Trevor Hockey.
I was there too. I think Frank Large made one of his many debuts!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 05, 2024, 16:03:08 pm
I was there for the Boxing Day fixture 1966 - 2nd division on the way back down. I was 11 and all I remember was Trevor Hockey.

I've only been to St Andrews once before, I was in the Southampton end for a 0-0 draw that saw Brum relegated and Saints finish second to Loserpool in 1984.
The pitch invasion afterwards got a 'bit fruity'  :) ;)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 05, 2024, 17:30:10 pm
I've only been to St Andrews once before, I was in the Southampton end for a 0-0 draw that saw Brum relegated and Saints finish second to Loserpool in 1984.
The pitch invasion afterwards got a 'bit fruity'  :) ;)
Zulus a tasty firm back in the day.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 05, 2024, 19:01:26 pm
*Competitive debut then* Why were we playing a friendly at that time of the season? Collins signed in January 1989, Barnes in October 1989.

I don't know. Managing minutes, keeping players sharp during an international break, because they promised? Not sure really, but they did and I was one of two Cobblers faithful there if we discount the coach driver.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 05, 2024, 21:00:11 pm
Birmingham sliding down the table, replaced at the top by Wycombe.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on November 06, 2024, 18:14:41 pm
Any sensible pub suggestions on the walk from New Street to St Andrews?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 06, 2024, 18:20:04 pm
Any sensible pub suggestions on the walk from New Street to St Andrews?
Where’s Coolcat these days?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on November 06, 2024, 18:21:32 pm
About ten doors down from my house! I’ll have to ask him when I see him next.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 06, 2024, 18:22:15 pm
Where’s Coolcat these days?

I spoke to him at Stockport?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 06, 2024, 19:09:56 pm
I spoke to him at Stockport?

Same here, he'd wandered into a not very suitable pub, so I pointed out the substandard beer choices, then he went elsewhere.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 06, 2024, 19:43:57 pm
Any sensible pub suggestions on the walk from New Street to St Andrews?
My only experience of that area, was that you needed local knowledge (which I didnt have). There was the Old Crown which looked quite old but curmudgeonly (sort of like Evers) so I didnt stop. One thing of note in that area, if it dont move, graffiti it.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 06, 2024, 20:23:31 pm
I've sent a message to a Brum supporter I know re pubs , I'll report back once he responds


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 06, 2024, 20:32:16 pm
He recommends sticking to the city centre for a beer, nowhere suitable around St Andrew’s 👍
The Briar Rose, which is a Spoons and The Shakespeare near New St should be ok, he recommends avoiding Digbeth and also be aware that Southampton are playing Wolves on Saturday and it could get “busy”


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on November 07, 2024, 07:19:57 am
The Briar Rose is easy to find as straight out and up the hill a bit. Couple of others near by like the Post Office Vaults.
Xmas market is already on for some sausage if you lik!
Might stay centre then Uber for a fiver!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on November 07, 2024, 07:55:27 am
Always wanted to see us (ahem) play, at St Andrews, so looking forward to finally getting the chance on Saturday...

We've never lost by more that 6 clear goals but Saturday could well be the day that record is unfortunately broken...

Hoping for massive off day for Birmingham with a couple of sending offs for them for good measure...

I said we'd probably lose to Kettering then go & beat Birmingham so here's hoping!

Should be a cracking day out nevertheless  ;D



Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: SC Cobbler on November 07, 2024, 09:36:14 am
My only experience of that area, was that you needed local knowledge (which I didnt have). There was the Old Crown which looked quite old but curmudgeonly (sort of like Evers) so I didnt stop. One thing of note in that area, if it dont move, graffiti it.

The Victoria is always a cracking pub by New Street Station. I'll be venturing there before making my way to Nortons and then maybe Old Crown for a final beer before the game.

Nortons is an excellent Irish/Sports bar. I'd skip Hennessey's as that'll be packed with Blues fans.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 07, 2024, 11:19:29 am
The players are all geared up ready for Saturday, I hear they all have their golf clubs ready to play at St.Andrews.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 07, 2024, 11:57:03 am
I played St Andrews this year stayed at the Fairmont, that has a couple of nice courses as well, finished the round off with a Tom Morris burger and a few home brewed IPAs in the clubhouse.

As for Birmingham, the place genuinely depresses me, it’s an utter shît hole full of people with a speech impediment.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 07, 2024, 13:59:24 pm
I played St Andrews this year stayed at the Fairmont, that has a couple of nice courses as well, finished the round off with a Tom Morris burger and a few home brewed IPAs in the clubhouse.

As for Birmingham, the place genuinely depresses me, it’s an utter shît hole full of people with a speech impediment.
I had a nice stroll round Abington park recently, followed by a nice takeaway from Araminta’s, washed down with a nice cuppa and a Tunnock’s tea cake 😉


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Worthless Recluse on November 07, 2024, 15:02:09 pm
I played St Andrews this year stayed at the Fairmont, that has a couple of nice courses as well, finished the round off with a Tom Morris burger and a few home brewed IPAs in the clubhouse.

As for Birmingham, the place genuinely depresses me, it’s an utter shît hole full of people with a speech impediment.
It's only the blue side that's a s***- hole. Digbeth is officially the coolest neighbourhood in Britain, and it's the yam-yams who have the speech impediments.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on November 07, 2024, 16:53:51 pm
Well here we go then, a roughly 100 mile round trip to the second city to face Birmingham City. a sold out St Andrews @ Knighthead Park will welcome the Blues and Cobblers for this League 1 fixture.

The Blues are playing in the third tier for the first time since 1995 after relegation last season, its fair to say they've made a decent start to the season despite being knocked off their perch by Wycombe in midweek. They now sit second with 9 wins and 2 draws from their 12 league games so far, the only team to beat them in the league is Charlton who registered a single goal victory at The Valley last month. Apart from the draw against Reading on the opening day they have won all their other home league games although Fulham did win there in the League Cup and Walsall drew a Trophy game there before winning on penalties. Their average home gate stands at 26,810 with a highest crowd of 27,985 in that opener against The Royals.

Birmingham have of course spent plenty of time in the top league over the years, averaging almost 39000 after the war this fell dramatically to just 6289 in the late 80's before the good times returned with seven seasons in the Premier League between 2002 and 2011. They have won the League Cup a couple of times, most recently in 2011 which saw them playing in the UEFA Cup the following season despite being a Championship team. Last season saw a 22nd place finish and the trap door to League 1 opened after a couple of narrow escapes in previous years.

Now under American ownership and with NFL legend Tom Brady on the board the Blues have high hopes and big ambitions both for the club and for the stadium as a planned move to a new 60000 capacity arena a few hundred yards away is in the pipeline.

Brum have certainly gone through a few managers in the past four years, with no fewer than 10 different people in the hotseat and names such as Lee Bowyer, John Eustace, Wayne Rooney and Gary Rowett have all come and gone. Chris Davies is the man currently charged with getting promotion, a former assistant manager to Brendan Rogers at Celtic and Liverpool amongst others before another assistant spell at Tottenham, he took over in July and has 13 wins from 18 in all competitions.

The Blues have spent big this season and have used 28 players across all competitions. Top scorers are Jay Stansfield with 7 and Alfie May with 6 in all comps. Stansfield was their top scorer last season whilst on loan from Fulham and a reported £15m+ deal was struck to make the move permanent on deadline day. May made a £775k move from Charlton after scoring 27 goals last season. The Japanese Tomoki Iwata moved down from Celtic, Willem Willumsson moved from Go Ahead Eagles in the Dutch Eredivisie and they have also taken Paik Seung-Ho from the Korean K League.
Also in their ranks are two former Cobblers in Keshi Anderson, he was with us on loan from Crystal Palace back in 2017 and of course Marc Leonard our player of the year from last season who made a permanent move to Birmingham from Fulham in the Summer too. Leonard has only started three league games for Birmingham and is yet to open his scoring account for them. We of course have Tyler Roberts on loan from Birmingham and it's more than likely he won't be allowed to play for us against them on Saturday.

The Blues and Cobblers have met just four times before in competitive games. Firstly in the 1966/67 season as we began our descent back down the leagues we met in the second division in a Christmas double header. We lost 3-0 away on Boxing Day and won at home 2-1 the very next day in the return. Could you imagine that sort of thing going on now when seemingly two games in four days is a little bit too much for most!
The next time we met was in the 1989-90 season in the third tier, Brum romped to a 4-0 win over The Cobblers but we did at least claim a 2-2 draw in the home game in March of 1990.

Carl Brook has been chosen to referee this game. We have already seen him this season as he was in charge of our 2-1 win over Exeter back in August. He has 56 yellows and 1 red card to his name this season, and last saw him hand out 150 yellow and three reds in 35 games. We have seen him quite a few times over the past few years however this would appear to be the first time he will have taken charge of a game involving Birmingham. Wherever he goes there often seems to be goals.... he reffed Readings 9-0 win at Exeter in the Trophy last season as well as Aldershots 7-4 win at Swindon in the FA Cup.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BackOfTheNet on November 07, 2024, 18:17:28 pm
I've never seen a game there but I did attend a work event that was hosted at St Andrews a couple of years ago. I was quite surprised by what an utterly scruffy s***hole the building is. I was less surprised by how s*** the surrounding area was though.

Having also experienced the excellent facilities at Villa Park, they are certainly the poor relations in that city!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 07, 2024, 18:54:00 pm
I've never seen a game there but I did attend a work event that was hosted at St Andrews a couple of years ago. I was quite surprised by what an utterly scruffy s***hole the building is. I was less surprised by how s*** the surrounding area was though.

Having also experienced the excellent facilities at Villa Park, they are certainly the poor relations in that city!
I have only worked up that way for a couple of weeks, but the Coventry Road makes the Kettering Road look positively salubrious.
There were scruffy white Mercedes sprinter vans double parked everywhere!  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: SC Cobbler on November 07, 2024, 20:21:19 pm
It's only the blue side that's a s***- hole. Digbeth is officially the coolest neighbourhood in Britain, and it's the yam-yams who have the speech impediments.

Agreed, it's one of the best cities to visit in the UK now. I love a weekend on the sauce in Brum. Fantastic beer and food scene.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 07, 2024, 20:54:00 pm
Have Birmingham actually said that Roberts can’t play against them?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 07, 2024, 21:54:30 pm
Birmingham City F C (First Team) v Northampton Town FC (First Team)
Football League 1   
Referee: Brook, Carl
Assistant Referee: Gough, Callum
Assistant Referee: O'Shea, Declan
Fourth Official: Bourne, Declan


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on November 07, 2024, 21:57:42 pm
Have Birmingham actually said that Roberts can’t play against them?

Not publicly no, and I don't think Jon has mentioned that he can't play either. We all just assume that he won't be able to, based on the "norm" for loan deals.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Another Pedj on November 08, 2024, 05:43:47 am
I've never seen a game there but I did attend a work event that was hosted at St Andrews a couple of years ago. I was quite surprised by what an utterly scruffy s***hole the building is. I was less surprised by how s*** the surrounding area was though.

Having also experienced the excellent facilities at Villa Park, they are certainly the poor relations in that city!

Not for much longer. The investment going into Birmingham City is huge. It is not just on the playing staff.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on November 08, 2024, 07:32:03 am
Not publicly no, and I don't think Jon has mentioned that he can't play either. We all just assume that he won't be able to, based on the "norm" for loan deals.
Remember David Seal playing and scoring against Bristol City whilst on loan. Only example I can think of.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: TPFKA Marvo on November 08, 2024, 07:43:55 am
I think Birmingham would be pretty stupid to let Roberts play, not because I think he could win the match for us but whatever he does, where's the plus for Birmingham? Why risk it? They may though, who knows. I think in Seal's case we had agreed to sign him permanently (and for a fee) at the end of the season, which may have had something to do with Bristol's decision.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Poggy on November 08, 2024, 08:09:01 am
Remember David Seal playing and scoring against Bristol City whilst on loan. Only example I can think of.

A few years back when I lived in Bristol, I used to play football and indoor cricket at a Sports Centre where he was the manager. He seemed fond of his time at Sixfields and recounted some fans at one away game (possibly Southend) waving around inflatable seals. Perhaps the 1999 version of 'Geema Day' or 'JJOT Day'.

 


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: SC Cobbler on November 08, 2024, 08:50:44 am
Roberts definitely cannot play Saturday.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 08, 2024, 09:00:29 am
Did we let O'Toole play against us when we loaned him out?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 08, 2024, 09:05:37 am
A few years back when I lived in Bristol, I used to play football and indoor cricket at a Sports Centre where he was the manager. He seemed fond of his time at Sixfields and recounted some fans at one away game (possibly Southend) waving around inflatable seals. Perhaps the 1999 version of 'Geema Day' or 'JJOT Day'.

 
As I recall, a couple of the lads had won them a few weeks prior, at Alton Towers.  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Out Of Towner on November 08, 2024, 09:54:31 am
Did we let O'Toole play against us when we loaned him out?

Yeah. A 2-0 defeat at Roots Hall with Jordan Archer being sent off.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Razor on November 08, 2024, 10:34:01 am
I think I'm correct in saying we have the same players available as for the Kettering game? :-\


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 08, 2024, 11:32:31 am
Well they say don't change a winning side so maybe we should send Tuesday team out again.

I think anybody looking at this game would regard it as a home banker and it would be a major surprise if we came away with any points but we were thinking that when we went to Huddersfield. We would need to score as the only game B'ham have failed to score in was their 0-1 loss at Charlton. Looking on their forum at the score prediction thread they can't decide if they will get 3,4 or 5 but so far they have not scored more than 3 in a game but in 8 of their 12 games have scored 2 or more. Rather surprisingly they have only kept 3 clean sheets, the same as us, but 2 of these were in their last 2 home games and they have only conceded more than 1 goal in a game twice.

JB will probably have the same squad as last week as we have not been told of any of the injured returning. Waghorn is our only fit striker, other than Dobson, so it will be interesting to see if he is in the starting 11 as he won't last 90 minutes. As we expect to have a lot of defending to do will JB stick with a back 4 or play 3 centre backs?

For those not travelling if you want to watch a early kick off in our division there is a choice of the bottom of the table clash between Burton and Shrewsbury, both teams are managerless and Sean Parish may take temporary charge of the shrews. The other game is Wrexham at home to Mansfield.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on November 08, 2024, 15:03:30 pm
Hoping for a good day out, punctuated by some football. A result would be brilliant but if we fail in that I’d understand,  as injuries aside competing against a team that’s spent in excess of £30 million this season is a challenge.

 That said a cheeky 1-0 win would be perfectly acceptable.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 08, 2024, 15:06:50 pm
Comprehensive analysis incoming.

https://x.com/Jam3s_34/status/1854850566167429193


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: WestHaddonCobbler on November 08, 2024, 15:57:30 pm
Comprehensive analysis incoming.

https://x.com/Jam3s_34/status/1854850566167429193

Interesting read…he’s certainly got Odimayo sussed.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 08, 2024, 16:48:44 pm
Comprehensive analysis incoming.

https://x.com/Jam3s_34/status/1854850566167429193

A lot of that is very close to the truth ..


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Worthless Recluse on November 08, 2024, 17:51:58 pm
Comprehensive analysis incoming.

https://x.com/Jam3s_34/status/1854850566167429193
I'm impressed by that. Perhaps he'd like to analyse our redev thread, see who he's got winning that one.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 08, 2024, 17:57:37 pm
A lot of that is very close to the truth ..
Bloody students with their slide rules, and too much time on their hands. Whatever happened to getting up at noon, in time for Teletubbies and Marc n Lard in the afternoon?  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 08, 2024, 20:04:17 pm
Comprehensive analysis incoming.

https://x.com/Jam3s_34/status/1854850566167429193
Cruel but fair. Obviously we have now got this one in the bag.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 08, 2024, 22:20:29 pm
A lot of that is very close to the truth ..

Depends on your own analytical skills. He makes no mention of the defence improved display against Stockport! No mention of Hoskins - fair enough. It all has the superior air of a young fan basking in high investment plus some expensive players. I have seen and experienced such teams basking in the lime light of a league they are expected to waltz to anticipated promotion. He certainly castigates the Cobblers as a poor team with many issues. Still pride comes before a fall. Yet he fears Eaves and we are not sure he can even play.
I hope Hoskins can play as he is such a reliable team player; even better if only for a day Hoskins can discover his ability to volley the ball we might make a game of it!
I am going in the hope we can win or even a draw; not for me the delights of B'ham City Centre. Beer or no Beer I wish the team well!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Risdene on November 09, 2024, 10:05:45 am
On our way and looking forward to a cracking day.

You do wonder how many we would have sold if we were given more than 2,300!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 10:12:18 am
Safe travels everyone, we’re bringing home the bacon. FACT


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 09, 2024, 10:23:03 am
I think our possession % could be rather low but teams with a high possession % often get caught on the break hope we have some forwards to do it.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 11:11:41 am
Have a good day out all, a cheeky win or a draw please  ;)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 09, 2024, 12:02:13 pm
I think our possession % could be rather low but teams with a high possession % often get caught on the break hope we have some forwards to do it.
Dobson was not in the academy squad, for their game with Cambridge this morning.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 12:48:22 pm
Dobson was not in the academy squad, for their game with Cambridge this morning.

Isn't he out on loan at Corby?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 09, 2024, 13:03:24 pm
Isn't he out on loan at Corby?
Dunno, but hes on the bench today.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gb8rH0sXcAAhJ6r?format=jpg&name=small)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 13:08:21 pm
Defensive masterclass incoming.

I think if you are below national league north/south level you can recall players when you want but they’ll still be on loan when not needed.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: bungle on November 09, 2024, 13:28:59 pm
Looks like a kind of 5-2-3:


                      Burge

          Magloire   Guthrie.   Baldwin

Odimayo                                         Guinness-Walker

                    Fox         McGeehan

         Pinnock             Hoskins          McCarron



I'm surprised he's not playing Chouchane to at least give us some chance of ball retention.
Would be a massive bonus if we could get a point out of this.

       


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 09, 2024, 13:34:56 pm
Have I missed something. Where's Fosu?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: just.reading on November 09, 2024, 13:35:21 pm
5 at the back never ends well for us. Hoping today will be the exception


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 09, 2024, 13:35:50 pm
I now have a very very bad feeling about this game.
I might watch this from behind the sofa.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 09, 2024, 13:37:14 pm
I now have a very very bad feeling about this game.
I might watch this from behind the sofa.

Not at the game then?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 09, 2024, 13:39:54 pm
Have I missed something. Where's Fosu?
Knock of the week.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: WasRambo on November 09, 2024, 13:55:39 pm
Oh well here we go...

Just one thing... Whenever I can remember us being away against a fancied team and at long odds, we've won 3-1.

Maybe selective memory but pretty sure we did it at Cardiff, Bristol City and most recently Huddersfield.

So £2 at 60/1 doesn't seem too frivolous, though those odds are probably a fair reflection of it actually happening!

Anyway, fingers crossed...

Blackpool tickets came today... See you there


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Mysterious Curle on November 09, 2024, 14:00:09 pm
Surprise surprise, the injured Hoskins makes a return to the starting 11.

What was someone saying about the Brady / Hoskins fall out?

Glad they’ve kissed and made up.

Who’s next?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Baldy on November 09, 2024, 14:11:36 pm
Our tickets all sold out.
are you still in the pub


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 09, 2024, 14:18:38 pm
are you still in the pub

We got in the ground just in time to be slightly late for kick off. As usual!!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 09, 2024, 14:27:31 pm
Not at the game then?
knock of the week😁😁


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: CobblerForever on November 09, 2024, 14:37:23 pm
The BBC website is saying we have had 19.1% of the possession to date but the only shot on target.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 09, 2024, 14:37:42 pm
Oh well here we go...

Just one thing... Whenever I can remember us being away against a fancied team and at long odds, we've won 3-1.

Maybe selective memory but pretty sure we did it at Cardiff, Bristol City and most recently Huddersfield.

So £2 at 60/1 doesn't seem too frivolous, though those odds are probably a fair reflection of it actually happening!

Anyway, fingers crossed...

Blackpool tickets came today... See you there

I dunno. Sunderland, Derby and Peterborough spring to mind.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tom on November 09, 2024, 14:42:49 pm
It's sad to see Leanard bench warming.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: CobblerForever on November 09, 2024, 14:49:27 pm
It's sad to see Leanard bench warming.

Let's hope he's leaning towards the idea of a return!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Welly Cobb on November 09, 2024, 14:52:27 pm
Surprise surprise, the injured Hoskins makes a return to the starting 11.

What was someone saying about the Brady / Hoskins fall out?

Glad they’ve kissed and made up.

Who’s next?
The guy who is limping around the pitch all half?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Peter Frost on November 09, 2024, 14:52:42 pm
Still a long way to go but a masterclass in not conceding considering the possession


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: WasRambo on November 09, 2024, 14:57:37 pm
Half the job done


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BackOfTheNet on November 09, 2024, 15:05:53 pm
Looking very dogged and stubborn so far. Let's hope we can keep it up because this would be one hell of a point!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Baldy on November 09, 2024, 15:07:45 pm
Half the job done
Hello Was


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Mysterious Curle on November 09, 2024, 15:18:05 pm
Surprised to see Tyler Maglorie last so long on his first start back.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 09, 2024, 15:19:45 pm
1-0 Brummies.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 09, 2024, 15:20:42 pm
Quiet on here. Where's the "I've got a good feeling", " I haven't" brigade?😁


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 15:23:03 pm
If Tomlinson isn't recalled and starts the next game with this injury list now, you have to wonder why you bother


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 09, 2024, 15:26:56 pm
It’s like a championship side against a league two side…….could be a rehearsal.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 09, 2024, 15:27:50 pm
Why is Fox wearing diving boots?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 09, 2024, 15:31:17 pm
It’s like a championship side against a league two side…….could be a rehearsal.
we'll nick a point


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: CobblerForever on November 09, 2024, 15:33:21 pm
If Waghorn doesn't come on now, what's he for ?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 09, 2024, 15:39:34 pm
It’s like a championship side against a league two side…….could be a rehearsal.

It's like an almost top of the league, league 1 side against another league one side decimated by injuries etc.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 09, 2024, 15:41:37 pm
Quiet on here. Where's the "I've got a good feeling", " I haven't" brigade?😁
I had a horrible feeling you would say that


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 09, 2024, 15:42:17 pm
1 way traffic


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Mysterious Curle on November 09, 2024, 15:43:38 pm
Lovely to see Dobson now ready for 1st team football. What a difference 6 days and 23 hours makes ay.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 09, 2024, 15:44:18 pm
Burge is always rooted to his line, surely we can find better.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: CobblerForever on November 09, 2024, 15:49:49 pm
27,485 in attendance.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 09, 2024, 15:58:09 pm
Get in!!!! Pinnock 1-1


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: WasRambo on November 09, 2024, 16:00:23 pm
Massive point


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 09, 2024, 16:00:30 pm
Yeeeeeesssssssssss


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 16:01:46 pm
That will faaarking do! Now shut up all you moaners and doom mongers 🤫


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Mysterious Curle on November 09, 2024, 16:04:05 pm
What’s a result!!!!

Roll the dice at the end and it paid off. Lovely subs for a change


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 09, 2024, 16:04:23 pm
we'll nick a point
f***ing knew it f***ing big headed yam yam c***s


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 16:05:52 pm
f***ing knew it f***ing big headed yam yam c***s
Yam Yams are from Wolverhampton bab


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BackOfTheNet on November 09, 2024, 16:07:38 pm
We deserved that. With 12 first teamers out injured and our game plan knackered with 2 of our 3 centre backs going off injured - what a result!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 16:08:36 pm
We were under the cosh for virtually the whole game, but defended brilliantly. Of course, Birmingham should have won, but we stuck in there and had some really good chances to score. Great finish by Pinnock.

We had 2 key defenders go off injured and had to regroup the defence. Full credit to the whole side and to JB. With all our injuries and playing Hoskins up front when he's also injured we had no right to get anything but a thrashing. Magnificent. Up the Cobblers!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: CobblerForever on November 09, 2024, 16:11:40 pm
Draw against Birmingham City away and lose at home to Kettering within a week with virtually the same team. Astonishing.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 09, 2024, 16:24:16 pm
Excellent point.
Well done boys!!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: TPFKA Marvo on November 09, 2024, 16:26:32 pm
Great result. I used to hate it when teams did that to us, nice to see the boot on the other foot for a change.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Mysterious Curle on November 09, 2024, 16:36:35 pm
Draw against Birmingham City away and lose at home to Kettering within a week with virtually the same team. Astonishing.

The key difference is we chased the game and made attacking changes. Last week we were chasing the game and made defensive changes.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Observing on November 09, 2024, 16:38:51 pm
Excellent point!!!

Credit where it’s due to Brady today. Superb.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: CobblerForever on November 09, 2024, 16:39:59 pm
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/11/9/2c4a9808-91fe-4607-9128-4f369bcbde4d.jpg.webp


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 16:50:01 pm
Attendance: 27,085 (2,205 Cobblers fans)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 09, 2024, 17:07:06 pm
At HT 0-0 and they hadn't had a shot on target, we had 2 good chances, I was thinking we will hold them and then concede late to lose 0-1. Within 10 minutes of the 2nd half our defence is decimated with injuries and we have players playing out of position so great to snatch a point at the end. They had 25 shots to our 5 but both teams had 5 on target and we had 8 touches in their box to their 50 in ours but they could only manage to score once, a fine backs against the wall defensive display.
McGeehan picks up another yellow card so should be suspended for next weeks game at Blackpool, also another for Pinnock and he will also get a 1 match ban if he gets another in the next 5 games.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 09, 2024, 17:16:52 pm
https://www.skysports.com/football/birmingham-city-vs-northampton-town/508960


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: CobblerForever on November 09, 2024, 17:17:36 pm
https://www.bcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/late-leveller-denies-blues-victory

The reference to Pinnock as a defender is a bit odd.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 17:23:50 pm
Excellent strike by Pinnock!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Welly Cobb on November 09, 2024, 17:25:04 pm
I've got to ask, because its all over the Birmingham forum... is it true some of our fans didnt obeserve the minutes silence?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: tcobb on November 09, 2024, 17:32:39 pm
They were still on the concourse and didn't realise it was happening.
We bumped into Fox and Waghorn about 6 ish eating a pizza  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 17:33:19 pm
There was a bit of blame for both sides really. Someone somewhere was making noise and fans from both sets were calling them out and making more noise than whoever they were shouting at.

A huge point today, the team defended well and worked hard to earn it. Not sure what the goal was like, the celebration was incredible though.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 09, 2024, 17:33:35 pm
Decent point….I still haven’t forgotten last weekend.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 17:34:09 pm
"I think everything about them today was grim, bar their number 10, who was a nice footballer.

The fans who couldn't handle their beer on their big day out, embarrassing themselves during the minute silence and last post, trying to start fights with kids outside, the players who didn't attempt to play football, the time wasting.

A really disgusting outfit.

That'll be the highlight of their season, one day we can look back on this and laugh.

We won't be laughing about effing anything until we start scoring more goals though."

Ooooh the bitter Blues  :-*


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 09, 2024, 17:42:27 pm
Yam Yams are from Wolverhampton bab
either way bab f*** em big headed c***s in a tin pot league for a reason


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 17:45:27 pm
I've got to ask, because its all over the Birmingham forum... is it true some of our fans didnt obeserve the minutes silence?

Yes, very disappointing and disrespectful.
If any of them want to have a chat about it, I'll be available.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 17:52:25 pm
either way bab f*** em big headed c***s in a tin pot league for a reason
Yup  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 09, 2024, 17:56:47 pm
Yes, very disappointing and disrespectful.
If any of them want to have a chat about it, I'll be available.
on radio when I listened sounded like brum as well(going by accent) but either way very low


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 17:58:53 pm
Whoever it was should be very ashamed of themselves, no excuses whatsoever


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 18:23:49 pm
Yes, very disappointing and disrespectful.
If any of them want to have a chat about it, I'll be available.
I wouldn’t bother Rim, probably poorly educated individuals with parents more interested in shooting up than bringing them up. I doubt if they could string a coherent sentence together.

Anyway, just woke up, was going to try and ignore the score and watch the replay “result blind”. Unfortunately I just couldn’t help myself. And what a fine morning it is.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: JSO on November 09, 2024, 18:35:33 pm
Does anybody know if the supporter getting medical attention at the end of the game is OK?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 09, 2024, 18:40:48 pm
I wouldn’t bother Rim, probably poorly educated individuals with parents more interested in shooting up than bringing them up. I doubt if they could string a coherent sentence together.

Anyway, just woke up, was going to try and ignore the score and watch the replay “result blind”. Unfortunately I just couldn’t help myself. And what a fine morning it is.
If you had watched "result blind" though, it would have been a very poor morning, had we been stuffed 5-0. No "g`day" to Bruce and Sheila next door.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Worthless Recluse on November 09, 2024, 18:57:00 pm
Well that was sweet  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 19:19:47 pm
Punters on the "Small Heath Alliance" aren't happy  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 09, 2024, 19:26:16 pm
Punters on the "Small Heath Alliance" aren't happy  ;D

Fcuk 'em. It's a funny old game.  :D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 09, 2024, 19:42:11 pm
Get in!!!! Pinnock 1-1

Hurrah!







Sorry its late, I have been working, but worthy of celebration all the same.

Roll on Blackpool.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 21:47:18 pm
Does anybody know if the supporter getting medical attention at the end of the game is OK?

He was sitting up and being well looked after by the St Johns and stewards as I was leaving.
I must also say that the stewards were very good today, in spite of a very small minority of idiots purporting to be Cobblers fans..


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 21:48:49 pm
on radio when I listened sounded like brum as well(going by accent) but either way very low

Unfortunately, the noise was definitely from our side of the gap.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 22:01:53 pm
Can I also give a special mention to the idiot who threw the flare after we scored?
It landed next to my 90 year old Dad, Jim from Teyn Travel (who isn't in the best of health himself) and two 'elderly' ladies, who are regular away fans (but I don't know their names).
All were temporarily overcome/incapacitated by the smoke.
Without the swift reaction by the stewards, it could have been a somewhat different outcome.
If that individual would like a chat, I would also be available for him/her.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 09, 2024, 22:03:25 pm
There’s a photo of a “fan” on one of the brum forums, he seems to less than popular with them!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 22:05:54 pm
There’s a photo of a “fan” on one of the brum forums, he seems to less than popular with them!

There were quite a few 'stone islanders', who are not away game regulars, in amongst us today.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: tcobb on November 09, 2024, 22:11:06 pm
XVK which Brum forum ?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 09, 2024, 22:38:25 pm
About as fine a defensive display you could hope to see. I was fortunate to gain a ticket late Thursday, glad and proud to witness that performance. As for Pinnocks goal in the 7th minute of the 7min extra time - Birmingham certainly took their foot of the throttle in those last seven minutes if not before! A long goal kick by Burge was poorly defended, a few seconds of hectic goal mouth action. Whether it was a clever flick to Pinnock or desperate clearance I dont know; I saw Pinnock receive the ball and strike it but by then everybody was on their feet! I missed the goal but it was a fine strike confirmed by TV playback. Pandemonium!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 09, 2024, 23:58:20 pm
Well that was sweet  ;D
Doubly so for you mate!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: JSO on November 10, 2024, 04:10:23 am
Can I also give a special mention to the idiot who threw the flare after we scored?
It landed next to my 90 year old Dad, Jim from Teyn Travel (who isn't in the best of health himself) and two 'elderly' ladies, who are regular away fans (but I don't know their names).
All were temporarily overcome/incapacitated by the smoke.
Without the swift reaction by the stewards, it could have been a somewhat different outcome.
If that individual would like a chat, I would also be available for him/her.

I've just found out that it's the reason the fan needed medical attention too.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Risdene on November 10, 2024, 04:55:13 am
I've just found out that it's the reason the fan needed medical attention too.
Their manager Davies was totally disrespectful with his comments of 'they had all the chances'.......sorry who had 4 of the best chances not the Bluenoses?

Yes they passed the ball in front of us but it took to the 73rd minute and 2 of our centre halves had to go off before they created anything!

Pride in the constant backing all match of our 2,200+ fans and that is the quietest 25,000 people I have ever (not) heard!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on November 10, 2024, 06:04:20 am
Well well welll. Who'd have thought that.. Great result. We were all over them 😂😂


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 06:45:49 am
There were quite a few 'stone islanders', who are not away game regulars, in amongst us today.
Day out in the city!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 06:46:23 am
XVK which Brum forum ?

I’ll check and get back to you 👍


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on November 10, 2024, 06:47:56 am
Great day out including the football! Backs against the wall “performance “ against a very good team that despite a ridiculous amount of possession never really seriously tested Burge that much.
 Difficult to get out of our half for much of the game and although limited we had a couple of good chances.

If you’re going to equalise then do it like we did and you come away on a high like a win.

With regards to the minute’s silence it was disrespectful however it was more disrupted by the Blues fans gobbing off about it at the time.

Enjoyed the merge of the fans as we came out! Nice bit of tension 😂 Shooee Army!!

Flight Club in the centre was a cracking bar as well. Not sure if I’ve broken the first rule there..?



Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: southofthecounty on November 10, 2024, 08:48:53 am
As for Pinnocks goal in the 7th minute of the 7min extra time - Birmingham certainly took their foot of the throttle in those last seven minutes if not before! A long goal kick by Burge was poorly defended, a few seconds of hectic goal mouth action. Whether it was a clever flick to Pinnock or desperate clearance

Route one again brings a goal. It seems so much more productive than taking twenty passes between the keeper and the defenders. before losing the ball in midfield.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Horsham Cobbler on November 10, 2024, 09:06:08 am
Great day out for the Horsham boys, even the trains behaved themselves for once. A fantastic effort by the team and, despite the ridiculously one-sided possession stats, we carved out better clear cut chances.

Impeccable timing for Mitch’s leveller 😆

If I might be so bold, my suggestion to JB for planning his training sessions this coming week would be: ball retention, ball retention, and ball retention. Right across the pitch we fail to string together more than 3/4 passes (Birmingham 613 accurate passes to our 98).



Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BCFCFan on November 10, 2024, 09:56:53 am
Hi

Blues Fan here in Peace.

You worked hard for your point but don't take this the wrong way - we should have been out of site well before then and we gifted you the goal with a lovely pass from our midfielder Iwata. Most unlike him but that's always the danger with not finishing teams off or seeing the game out. I was obviously gutted with conceding so late and more the manner but not too concerned having reflected as don't think it will affect our season overall - I'm not one the small number of our fans on social media in meltdown because of a 3rd draw and a loss in 13.

You have a few injuries so maybe when players back you will start to climb the table.

As for the minutes silence and my main reason for posting - I Know it was a very small minority of your otherwise well behaved fans BUT they really let your club  down and spoiled what should have been a moment of respect and reflection. Have been to many days like this and have never experienced it before home or away. I did witness it so it was from the away end but i was also disappointed that one or two of our fans responded in kind - best left for the perpetrators to embarrass themselves. I hope you Guy's understand that and can at least make the fans involved aware of what they disrespected.

Anyway good look for the rest of the season until we meet at your place.



Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Horsham Cobbler on November 10, 2024, 10:27:39 am
Hi

Blues Fan here in Peace.

You worked hard for your point but don't take this the wrong way - we should have been out of site well before then and we gifted you the goal with a lovely pass from our midfielder Iwata. Most unlike him but that's always the danger with not finishing teams off or seeing the game out. I was obviously gutted with conceding so late and more the manner but not too concerned having reflected as don't think it will affect our season overall - I'm not one the small number of our fans on social media in meltdown because of a 3rd draw and a loss in 13.

You have a few injuries so maybe when players back you will start to climb the table.

As for the minutes silence and my main reason for posting - I Know it was a very small minority of your otherwise well behaved fans BUT they really let your club  down and spoiled what should have been a moment of respect and reflection. Have been to many days like this and have never experienced it before home or away. I did witness it so it was from the away end but i was also disappointed that one or two of our fans responded in kind - best left for the perpetrators to embarrass themselves. I hope you Guy's understand that and can at least make the fans involved aware of what they disrespected.

Anyway good look for the rest of the season until we meet at your place.



From where I was sitting in the away section (Block 2 Row 9) the initial noise sounded like it came from either down inside the concourse or outside the ground. It was muffled and certainly did not come from anyone who had already taken their seat. Whether those making this noise were unaware that there was a minute's silence going on, or it was intentional, is another question. Home fans in the Kop Main Stand who were shouting and gesticulating at seated Cobblers fans, who had been respectfully observing the silence, added to the disrespectful intrusion.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: tcobb on November 10, 2024, 10:59:11 am
The noise was definitely coming from beneath the Stand, lads who didnt realise the Ceremony had started, it was not from the seated areas..
Birmingham fans are blowing it out of proportion as it wasn't a deliberate act.
Maybe they are just trying to put some garnish on their sour grapes.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Risdene on November 10, 2024, 11:03:52 am
The noise was definitely coming from beneath the Stand, lads who didnt realise the Ceremony had started, it was not from the seated areas..
Birmingham fans are blowing it out of proportion as it wasn't a deliberate act.
Maybe they are just trying to put some garnish on their sour grapes.

+1


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 11:19:56 am
XVK which Brum forum ?

wewilljourneyon.proboards.com   on the bcfc v ntfc match thread


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Observing on November 10, 2024, 11:25:08 am
Anything that starts “don’t take this the wrong way” is nonsense.



Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 11:31:56 am
Hi

Blues Fan here in Peace.

You worked hard for your point but don't take this the wrong way - we should have been out of site well before then and we gifted you the goal with a lovely pass from our midfielder Iwata. Most unlike him but that's always the danger with not finishing teams off or seeing the game out. I was obviously gutted with conceding so late and more the manner but not too concerned having reflected as don't think it will affect our season overall - I'm not one the small number of our fans on social media in meltdown because of a 3rd draw and a loss in 13.

You have a few injuries so maybe when players back you will start to climb the table.

As for the minutes silence and my main reason for posting - I Know it was a very small minority of your otherwise well behaved fans BUT they really let your club  down and spoiled what should have been a moment of respect and reflection. Have been to many days like this and have never experienced it before home or away. I did witness it so it was from the away end but i was also disappointed that one or two of our fans responded in kind - best left for the perpetrators to embarrass themselves. I hope you Guy's understand that and can at least make the fans involved aware of what they disrespected.

Anyway good look for the rest of the season until we meet at your place.


Judging by the posts on social media, an individual has been identified. Now, I am not going to condone what happened, and I am sure that the person concerned (assuming it was him) is full of remorse this morning, but he is just a kid with a lot to learn in life. And no Im not going to name him, it may be people being too quick to point the finger of blame. But, if you can honestly, hand on heart, say that your lot have not mis behaved in the past, then you need to take a long look in the mirror. From your perspective, its a good job that social media was not very popular 20 years ago, otherwise the Bluenoses would have had a lot of apologising to do. How is the view from your high horse?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 10, 2024, 11:35:55 am
Their manager says "they didn't really cause us any problems", did he not see Guthrie's 1 on 1 or McGeehan's free header from the corner which if either had been taken would have given us an HT lead as they hadn't registered a shot on target and not caused us " any real problems". Did he not see them having to clear Hondermarck's shot off the line, sometimes you despair about the drivel opposition managers come out with.

That was only the 5th game from 13 that B'ham have not scored more than 1 goal but you can see why they have not scored more than 3 in a game as they want to score the perfect goal and walk the ball into the net. Another game where high possession counts for nothing.

Despite only winning 1 of 7 away matches our away form has been quite good, a win at Huddersfield, draws at Barnsley, Stockport and B'ham and we should have returned with a point from Bristol Rovers and Lincoln. Only poor performance was at Wrexham.

Odimayo answered their fans pre match assessment of him with probably his best game of the season and Guinness-Walker has been a real find and we are not missing Mbete as much as we thought we would. Hoskins and Pinnock have come in for some criticism on here and I was surprised that Hoskins stayed on the pitch as long as he did after twice needing treatment but he clearly wanted to battle on. Pinnock got in a great early block, provided the pass for Hondermarck's chance and "the postman" made a fine delivery at the end.

The win moves us 1 place up the table and next week we get to play 1 of the teams below us.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 11:41:52 am
Their manager will probably be out of a job anytime soon!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Merry Comrade on November 10, 2024, 11:52:53 am
 Just a quick word about the flare incident. It landed right betwen myself and Daventry Tim who was the supporter needing medical attention. Lots of acrid smoke that affected lots of us including Deepcut's dad Keith and some other vulnerable people. It may seem like fun to some or it may be perceived as adding to the atmosphere but the fact is that these things are dangerous and that is why they are banned. One of these days someone is going to get seriously hurt. Just realisd how old I sound. Where did the years go?!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 10, 2024, 12:50:22 pm
How ironic that B'ham fans saying Burge was wasting time from the start of the game and then their GK gets booked for doing it in the 92nd minute. Strange how they booed every substitution.

Looking at our 9 fixtures to the end of the year we have only 3 at home and 6 away so having just been to B'ham and Lincoln we will have had 8 out of 11 games away. I know 2 of these are because of international day rearrangement but it does seem poor scheduling. At the halfway point of the season we will have played 10 home games and 13 away.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on November 10, 2024, 13:02:52 pm
Interesting that football fans get so angry at people disrespecting the minutes silence without realising that it should always come after the last post, instead of cheering as soon as the bugle finishes. So you could say that everyone ruined the silence before it even began. But whatever, Birmingham fans won 1-0 on ‘rememberance-gate’.

It’s all so petty and really people getting angry and shouting over it are just as bad, but this is what happens when the stone island wearing far right claim a weird moral superiority over poppies.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on November 10, 2024, 13:24:26 pm
If I was a Birmingham City supporter I would have been pìssed off. But the result is all that matters. I can’t comment on the minute silence “incident”. But I doubt their support would have attached such significance to it, had they trounced us.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 10, 2024, 13:31:09 pm
How ironic that B'ham fans saying Burge was wasting time from the start of the game and then their GK gets booked for doing it in the 92nd minute. Strange how they booed every substitution.

Looking at our 9 fixtures to the end of the year we have only 3 at home and 6 away so having just been to B'ham and Lincoln we will have had 8 out of 11 games away. I know 2 of these are because of international day rearrangement but it does seem poor scheduling. At the halfway point of the season we will have played 10 home games and 13 away.

They weren't booing, They were sarcastically shouting WHOOO??!! as each name was read out, as they are far superior to us and shouldn't be in the same division as us. ::)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 10, 2024, 13:34:59 pm
There were quite a few 'stone islanders', who are not away game regulars, in amongst us today.

There were many supporters who I did not recognize there on Saturday. We have always had a large floating section of support who flock to away games; clearly they were drawn by the opposition and venue. Had we been allowed it we might have been able to double the support numbers at St Andrews. It is at times like this such games act as a beacon to any (part time!) supporter. Wembley has indicated these situations.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 14:10:06 pm
They weren't booing, They were sarcastically shouting WHOOO??!! as each name was read out, as they are far superior to us and shouldn't be in the same division as us. ::)
They have been doing that for years, since Marc n Lard were doing it on their radio 1 show. It became a catchprase at the time.
I was at the 2001 Worthington cup final tween Brum and Liverpool in Cardiff. No affiliation for either team, it was just a day out. New stadium and all that. The roof was closed, and the resounding WHO? resonated very impressively around the arena.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Peter Frost on November 10, 2024, 15:02:00 pm
There were many supporters who I did not recognize there on Saturday. We have always had a large floating section of support who flock to away games; clearly they were drawn by the opposition and venue. Had we been allowed it we might have been able to double the support numbers at St Andrews. It is at times like this such games act as a beacon to any (part time!) supporter. Wembley has indicated these situations.

Unfortunately they all too often represent those I would rather didn't come to games - quite a few examples going back decades - Chesterfield (WPC Tart game) and Wigan some time after that - individuals I have never seen before. Generally our away support gets deserved plaudits both from the host club and supporters so it is a pitz if these individuals spoil this record.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BCFCFan on November 10, 2024, 15:17:31 pm
Judging by the posts on social media, an individual has been identified. Now, I am not going to condone what happened, and I am sure that the person concerned (assuming it was him) is full of remorse this morning, but he is just a kid with a lot to learn in life. And no Im not going to name him, it may be people being too quick to point the finger of blame. But, if you can honestly, hand on heart, say that your lot have not mis behaved in the past, then you need to take a long look in the mirror. From your perspective, its a good job that social media was not very popular 20 years ago, otherwise the Bluenoses would have had a lot of apologising to do. How is the view from your high horse?

It's quite sad that you think I am calling this out because of the result, I'd have called it out regardless / even more so if we had won comfortably and did say our fans added to the lack of respect by shouting down your fans.

And yes we have a bad reputation that is difficult to shake off but that is hopefully behind us now.

I agree with one your posters in that the last post should have been proceeded by the minutes silence and not the other way round but that had no bearing on what happened.

BTW - The WHOOOO shout we do when subs come on we have been doing for the last 20 years or so - it's irony - we did it when we were rock bottom of the table or not and no matter what league - it even got a section on Soccer Saturday when we first started doing it as they saw the funny side.

As for high horses - not a chance - we've been through sh^&te for years so know what its like. At the end of the day the table after 46 games will ultimately not lie as it didn't last year when we were poor and got relegated.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 15:32:14 pm



BTW - The WHOOOO shout we do when subs come on we have been doing for the last 20 years or so - it's irony - we did it when we were rock bottom of the table or not and no matter what league - it even got a section on Soccer Saturday when we first started doing it as they saw the funny side.

As for high horses - not a chance - we've been through sh^&te for years so know what its like. At the end of the day the table after 46 games will ultimately not lie as it didn't last year when we were poor and got relegated.
I am well aware of the circumstances surrounding the WHOOO, see my previous post, or just check Marc n Lard "its a mystery" on you tube. Which you imitated.
Anyway, many thanks for showing us how a minutes silence should be, immediately after we scored.  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: tcobb on November 10, 2024, 15:37:42 pm
We scored in the time added on for their goalkeeper getting booked for timewasting  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BlackpoolCobbler on November 10, 2024, 15:59:05 pm
I am well aware of the circumstances surrounding the WHOOO, see my previous post, or just check Marc n Lard "its a mystery" on you tube. Which you imitated.
Anyway, many thanks for showing us how a minutes silence should be, immediately after we scored.  ;D

Heard Fleetwood make more noise than 27k blues fans. Walking out after 81 Mins with your team winning is just embarrassing 😂


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 10, 2024, 16:03:02 pm

we should have been out of site


sight


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 16:06:25 pm
I think we're very lucky to have such an illustrious team in our division, hopefully they'll hang around for a couple of seasons


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 16:38:47 pm
I think we're very lucky to have such an illustrious team in our division, hopefully they'll hang around for a couple of seasons
Absolutely not, the sooner that the arrogant tossers are out of our division, the better.
Can I also give a mention, to the fact that Burge IS capable of a long,straight, hoof, down the middle, without finding touch, rugby stylee? Albeit in the last minute of added time.
Now all that is required is for him to venture off of his goal line, periodically.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BCFCFan on November 10, 2024, 16:41:48 pm
I am well aware of the circumstances surrounding the WHOOO, see my previous post, or just check Marc n Lard "its a mystery" on you tube. Which you imitated.
Anyway, many thanks for showing us how a minutes silence should be, immediately after we scored.  ;D

LOL - I'm clearly not going to get anywhere and my fault for coming in peace on your forum to talk about the disrespect shown by a minority of your fans - you had your day enjoy it - adios until we play you at your place.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 16:43:19 pm
Absolutely not, the sooner that the arrogant tossers are out of our division, the better.
Can I also give a mention, to the fact that Burge IS capable of a long,straight, hoof, down the middle, without finding touch, rugby stylee? Albeit in the last minute of added time.
Now all that is required is for him to venture off of his goal line, periodically.
Nah, a couple of seasons with us little clubs will do them good, especially Mr £15,000,000!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 16:44:08 pm
LOL - I'm clearly not going to get anywhere and my fault for coming in peace on your forum to talk about the disrespect shown by a minority of your fans - you had your day enjoy it - adios until we play you at your place.
Tra kid  ;)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 17:03:30 pm
LOL - I'm clearly not going to get anywhere and my fault for coming in peace on your forum to talk about the disrespect shown by a minority of your fans - you had your day enjoy it - adios until we play you at your place.
My point proven about arrogance. "You had your day enjoy it".  Listen fella, you are in this division for a reason. Its quite simple, (not unlike yourselves), you were relegated because you did not win enough games. It cannot be any clearer.
And yes, I look forward to the return game. We love a big game at the citadel that is Sixfields. And lots of people walking around with hysterical accents. Please come back to us in March.
Adios my friend.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Observing on November 10, 2024, 17:39:15 pm
Birmingham fans might be the most arrogant of the “big clubs” that have dropped to L1. Very odd, very odd indeed. Especially considering better teams have been in L1 and behaved better, Leicester, Leeds, Derby to name a few.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 10, 2024, 17:45:55 pm
Stop picking on them. They dream of being a big club like Villa or West Brom.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 10, 2024, 17:46:06 pm
From where I was sitting in the away section (Block 2 Row 9) the initial noise sounded like it came from either down inside the concourse or outside the ground. It was muffled and certainly did not come from anyone who had already taken their seat. Whether those making this noise were unaware that there was a minute's silence going on, or it was intentional, is another question. Home fans in the Kop Main Stand who were shouting and gesticulating at seated Cobblers fans, who had been respectfully observing the silence, added to the disrespectful intrusion.

From where I was seated in row 14 seat 65 Section 3, I was well to the right of the goal. Not a sound came from the seated area in 700sq ft from where I was seated. Horshams account is very accurate, initially the disturbance was from the otherside of the enclosure wall. The gesticulating by BC fans clearly indicated where the noise was coming from. Was it coming from the refreshment area. Or even further afield? I couldn't tell. What did not help was the over reaction from BC Fans in the stand to our right. Should have maintained a dignified silence. Soon enough Steward and Police were involved! Most involved should have remembered that it was a service for their own country men who had made the ultimate sacrifice for King and Country; and our freedom too.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 10, 2024, 17:53:55 pm
sight

 ;D 8)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 17:57:11 pm
Stop picking on them. They dream of being a big club like Villa or West Brom.
Has Daventry recovered yet?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 10, 2024, 18:03:03 pm
Has Daventry recovered yet?

All good in Dav but working on an escape plan.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 10, 2024, 18:07:58 pm
Absolutely not, the sooner that the arrogant tossers are out of our division, the better.
Can I also give a mention, to the fact that Burge IS capable of a long,straight, hoof, down the middle, without finding touch, rugby stylee? Albeit in the last minute of added time.
Now all that is required is for him to venture off of his goal line, periodically.

I don't, that long big hoof won us a point. He needs to do that everytime in added time when we need a point or two! Well done Burgey!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 18:11:54 pm
I don't, that long big hoof won us a point. He needs to do that everytime in added time when we need a point or two! Well done Burgey!
Thats absolutely my point. He IS capable of a straight hoof, as opposed to it sailing into touch. Why do you need everything explaining to you?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 18:15:13 pm
Birmingham fans might be the most arrogant of the “big clubs” that have dropped to L1. Very odd, very odd indeed. Especially considering better teams have been in L1 and behaved better, Leicester, Leeds, Derby to name a few.
Not sure about Leicester, or Leeds, and certainly not Man City. Forest seemed OK though.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 10, 2024, 18:34:11 pm
Thats absolutely my point. He IS capable of a straight hoof, as opposed to it sailing into touch. Why do you need everything explaining to you?

I don't; this habit of yours to belittle anybody who fails to interpretate your ambiguous messages!
My point is I would like to see BCYC endure a few seasons in the third tier of the EFL. Will do them good! Furthermore the great Burge is not always capable of a straight downfield punt. The solution is to get to a few games H & A too learn the bitter truth! If you watched their goalie yesterday he gave a masterclass in punts to their wingers! Please try harder!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 10, 2024, 18:39:40 pm
A great day out in Birmingham a very good point gained and have to say Birmingham city centre seemed to be buzzing especially after the game with the German Market etc and some great pubs. Arriving back in Northampton, walking into town from the station I'm sorry to say was extremely dead and depressing. Walked past the "new" market square and can honestly say cannot see how it cost over £10,000,000 or anywhere remotely near that. Decades of incompetent councils have destroyed our town no matter which party they represent.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on November 10, 2024, 18:45:58 pm
A very good point gained and s much better performance. Well done to Brady and the boys


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 10, 2024, 18:47:31 pm
I don't; this habit of yours to belittle anybody who fails to interpretate your ambiguous messages!
My point is I would like to see BCYC endure a few seasons in the third tier of the EFL. Will do them good! Furthermore the great Burge is not always capable of a straight downfield punt. The solution is to get to a few games H & A too learn the bitter truth! If you watched their goalie yesterday he gave a masterclass in punts to their wingers! Please try harder!
Nowt ambiguous about my messages. I would have thought that they were perfectly clear.
By the way, I have twice responded to your request, to meet in the Abington Park area, for a tea/coffee/beer, and you have neglected to provide a date or time suitable. One last chance mate, or the offer will be withdrawn. Over to you, and dont let me down. PM me.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 18:58:28 pm
All good in Dav but working on an escape plan.
You missed the Dav/Brum connection.... All the Blues fans from Dav who visit Sixfields whenever there's a pre season friendly must be crying into their Bovril after yesterday's result  ;)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: itsme on November 10, 2024, 18:58:44 pm
A point gained and a point I never thought we would get before the game.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 10, 2024, 19:13:29 pm
Anyone who made a noise during the silence is a disgrace, as for the game it was a proper backs against the wall point.
I personally don’t mind blues fans, decent lads when we played them in pre season (Gers), had a few beers with them.
Let’s face it they shouldn’t be in this league, which makes the point all the sweeter.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 19:20:19 pm
Anyone who made a noise during the silence is a disgrace, as for the game it was a proper backs against the wall point.
I personally don’t mind blues fans, decent lads when we played them in pre season (Gers), had a few beers with them.
Let’s face it they shouldn’t be in this league, which makes the point all the sweeter.
They're in this league because they weren't good enough for the championship, they're where they belong!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: singcobb on November 10, 2024, 19:26:58 pm
Yow from Brum? Even sounds dumber than a Scouse accent.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 10, 2024, 19:27:49 pm
Nowt ambiguous about my messages. I would have thought that they were perfectly clear.
By the way, I have twice responded to your request, to meet in the Abington Park area, for a tea/coffee/beer, and you have neglected to provide a date or time suitable. One last chance mate, or the offer will be withdrawn. Over to you, and dont let me down. PM me.

Tower Ballroom, 13.00, this coming Saturday. Don't let me down.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: WadeyCobbler on November 10, 2024, 20:06:54 pm
An enjoyable away day. Feared the worst when seeing team sheet and was just hoping to keep it below 4. After getting through the first ten minutes unscathed and then another ten you think maybe this ain’t so bad. Then Guthrie has a wonderful opportunity and McGeehan that header then all of a sudden we’ve had the best chances! The injuries and goal conceded felt like the end but we kept tight and hoped for one chance. Seeing the ball land to Pinnock in space, bosh, he lashed into the far corner. What a moment, what a feeling. Haven’t celebrated a goal like that for a long time. Little old Northampton stealing the latest of points at Billy Big B0ll0cks Birmingham. Bloody brilliant. Celebrations at the final whistle were special. Brady and Sammo especially good. It’s days like this that keep you going, especially after what happened the previous week. Amazing.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 10, 2024, 20:12:36 pm
An enjoyable away day. Feared the worst when seeing team sheet and was just hoping to keep it below 4. After getting through the first ten minutes unscathed and then another ten you think maybe this ain’t so bad. Then Guthrie has a wonderful opportunity and McGeehan that header then all of a sudden we’ve had the best chances! The injuries and goal conceded felt like the end but we kept tight and hoped for one chance. Seeing the ball land to Pinnock in space, bosh, he lashed into the far corner. What a moment, what a feeling. Haven’t celebrated a goal like that for a long time. Little old Northampton stealing the latest of points at Billy Big B0ll0cks Birmingham. Bloody brilliant. Celebrations at the final whistle were special. Brady and Sammo especially good. It’s days like this that keep you going, especially after what happened the previous week. Amazing.
+1


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: EB Claret on November 10, 2024, 20:20:04 pm
I'd like to thank the Brummie support for encouraging our boys to get that late goal.

The Cobblers players were the ones who were inspired by their favourite (only) song to, "Keep Right On To The End Of The Road" Magic!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 10, 2024, 22:53:08 pm
+1

Me too!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 10, 2024, 23:24:07 pm
Nowt ambiguous about my messages. I would have thought that they were perfectly clear.
By the way, I have twice responded to your request, to meet in the Abington Park area, for a tea/coffee/beer, and you have neglected to provide a date or time suitable. One last chance mate, or the offer will be withdrawn. Over to you, and dont let me down. PM me.

Don’t fret Maestro but have been ill and it takes time to Recover from Postural HypoTension even at BCDC I needed the help of a Steward to navigate to my seat! It’s very much an old Man’s illness!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Razor on November 11, 2024, 00:05:30 am
https://vimeo.com/1028243039


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Risdene on November 11, 2024, 04:46:39 am
The bluenoses have heard of Northampton now!
😂


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 11, 2024, 06:46:47 am
Don’t fret Maestro but have been ill and it takes time to Recover from Postural HypoTension even at BCDC I needed the help of a Steward to navigate to my seat! It’s very much an old Man’s illness!
Not quite, old chap!  ;)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: BackOfTheNet on November 11, 2024, 07:08:33 am
The bluenoses have heard of Northampton now!
😂

A shame they didn't do a few vox pops after the game too!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 11, 2024, 07:26:21 am
You missed the Dav/Brum connection.... All the Blues fans from Dav who visit Sixfields whenever there's a pre season friendly must be crying into their Bovril after yesterday's result  ;)

I've never witnessed one but maybe they reside in the country park with the Foxes.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: TVOR on November 11, 2024, 07:50:33 am
https://vimeo.com/1028243039
Great montage, before the game wouldn't haver disagreed with most of them. Expected 4-0 myself.

2 quick observations.
Flares / smoke bombs are a scourge on football and they prick should be banned for life.
I thought big stadium + lots of fans = guaranteed Premier League football?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 11, 2024, 08:08:06 am
That video is like an insight into some feral zoo. A lot of tattoo'd faces and that awful grating accent. I don't get the arrogance of the third biggest team in a city who are knocking around in L1.
I can remember when they were actually relevant and stood in the terraces to see Mohammed Ali parade around the pitch in the mid 80's before they played Liverpool in a nil nil draw.

I'm sure they'll remember us for a little while now.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Poggy on November 11, 2024, 09:01:24 am
Absolutely not, the sooner that the arrogant tossers are out of our division, the better.
Can I also give a mention, to the fact that Burge IS capable of a long,straight, hoof, down the middle, without finding touch, rugby stylee? Albeit in the last minute of added time.
Now all that is required is for him to venture off of his goal line, periodically.

I thought Burge overhit the kick at the end but fortunately their defender made a complete mess of it. It capped off a great day out on the beers in Birmingham and lots of good places to drink in Digbeth, contrary to what was said on here beforehand.

We were fortunate that the ref didn't blow for a foul in the build-up to our goal as they seemed to get every 50/50 decision. Special mention to the lino who missed the ball going out of play a couple of times and flagged when he clearly hadn't (to our disadvantage every time).

We were good value for a draw and keeps us ticking along nicely. It's going to be a real scrap with our depleted squad this year so delighted to take a point here.




Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on November 11, 2024, 09:08:25 am
I love that video. Of course it doesn't make us a bigger club than them. Of course they have a better crack at the title than we could hope for. But that is no different to them compared to numerous teams above them. They are minnows compared to the big boys. So clubs like us offer them a bit of escapism. A chance to pretend they are big. Well done Pinnock. It's just so funny 😂😂😂


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 11, 2024, 09:40:57 am
That video is like an insight into some feral zoo. A lot of tattoo'd faces and that awful grating accent. I don't get the arrogance of the third biggest team in a city who are knocking around in L1.
I can remember when they were actually relevant and stood in the terraces to see Mohammed Ali parade around the pitch in the mid 80's before they played Liverpool in a nil nil draw.

I'm sure they'll remember us for a little while now.
It must be something in the local water, the most obnoxious person that I have ever met, was a Villa fan, on a train back from York.
As for the video, thats just pure comedy gold, and reinforces my previous point about them being arrogant.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 11, 2024, 10:36:52 am
Tower Ballroom, 13.00, this coming Saturday. Don't let me down.
Why would a suave eco warrier like yourself, want to be seen with a navvie like me? I wouldnt want to be seen to be punching above my weight. (https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/xenforo/smile.png)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 11, 2024, 12:40:37 pm
Why would a suave eco warrier like yourself, want to be seen with a navvie like me? I wouldnt want to be seen to be punching above my weight. (https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/xenforo/smile.png)

They'll be rehearsing for that evenings live Strictly at 1300hrs?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Manwork04 on November 11, 2024, 12:50:29 pm
They'll be rehearsing for that evenings live Strictly at 1300hrs?
They’d blend right in 🤣😂🤣


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 11, 2024, 13:39:25 pm
They'll be rehearsing for that evenings live Strictly at 1300hrs?
The mental image, is just fabulous daahling.  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: SC Cobbler on November 11, 2024, 14:00:42 pm
its a good job that social media was not very popular 20 years ago, otherwise the Bluenoses would have had a lot of apologising to do.

Nothing better than fake outrage fuelled by social media.

Should have seen some of the feral blues fans trying to goad families into fights on the walk back to New Street. One guy was asking a kid (who was with his brother and Dad) if he's 'going back to Northampton to f*ck his c*nt of Nan in her grave'. Was astounding. The more the family ignored him the more aggravated he got. Thankfully some more normal Brummie fans calmed him down.

Besides all of the fan nonsense - what a funny game that was. Birmingham were lovely on the ball dominating the play for almost the full 97 minutes without really creating anything. Can't help but think if they lowered their mentality a bit and went a bit more direct they'd have blitzed us with the firepower they have? In the end, a draw was the least we deserved with the chances we created and delighted Pinnock got his goal.

A much needed result for morale more than anything after the embarrassment last week. Bring on the Blackpool weekender.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DrillingCobbler on November 11, 2024, 14:16:02 pm
The funniest thing I've seen at a game for years happened on Satdee.

When they scored, there was a guy in the home end holding his little girl (Id guess about 4 years old) on his shoulder. She spent the 30 seconds or so post goal celebrations doing the w@nker signs etc. I was almost crying. Cant believe that no one else saw/mentioned it!

As for the game. What a great result and best limbs moment for a long time. I called it as well...said I can feel a Dean Peer moment coming on as we entered into injury time. When the ball went out for our goal keep I looked at the clock (think it was 96 minutes 20 seconds or something) and said here it comes! Brilliant!!  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Lizard68 on November 11, 2024, 14:27:55 pm

I can remember when they were actually relevant and stood in the terraces to see Mohammed Ali parade around the pitch in the mid 80's before they played Liverpool in a nil nil draw.


I was there that day with my brother who supported Liverpool. All I remember about the day is Mohammed Ali, can't remember anything about the football on show.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on November 11, 2024, 15:55:58 pm
I can't imagine supporting a team like them. Clearly they have a good support base. Clearly they are not a small club. But the expectation is so high, they will never achieve it. They'll never build a club or a team anywhere near as good as Villa. Let alone the real top clubs. At the moment their looking at nothing more than the next promotion. Then in another few years they can only go one way again, and it ain't the prem. In some respects, they are as trapped as us. Just in a different league. I do wish we had the resources to at least give them a game. I know we got a draw. And it was great. But wouldn't it be lovely to have a big club in our town.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Dr Feelgood on November 11, 2024, 17:27:20 pm
https://youtu.be/RbQx0o5o9qo?si=A3KxtyQ9AUyCNpKN


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 11, 2024, 17:40:15 pm
https://youtu.be/RbQx0o5o9qo?si=A3KxtyQ9AUyCNpKN
That lad was determined to get himself kicked out  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 11, 2024, 19:09:08 pm
Salty bunch, arent they?  :D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 11, 2024, 19:19:10 pm
Why would a suave eco warrier like yourself, want to be seen with a navvie like me? I wouldnt want to be seen to be punching above my weight. (https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/xenforo/smile.png)

Come on, we all like our bit of rough, it's like Comrade Manny and his fantasy politician, Angela.






I've got to ask Tabby, back in the days of hair, were you ginge as well?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 11, 2024, 19:25:46 pm
They'll be rehearsing for that evenings live Strictly at 1300hrs?

Perfect.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 11, 2024, 19:58:07 pm
Come on, we all like our bit of rough, it's like Comrade Manny and his fantasy politician, Angela.






I've got to ask Tabby, back in the days of hair, were you ginge as well?
WAS I FCUK. Although I did once cop off with a ginger lass, after a Muse concert at Wembley stadium.  (https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/xenforo/biggrin.png)


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Bingers on November 11, 2024, 21:13:14 pm
WAS I FCUK. Although I did once cop off with a ginger lass, after a Muse concert at Wembley stadium.  (https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/xenforo/biggrin.png)

Ey, Ey, calm down, calm down.

I was only asking.





PS was it a no earlier, or a maybe?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: JSO on November 12, 2024, 11:50:39 am
Just a quick word about the flare incident. It landed right betwen myself and Daventry Tim who was the supporter needing medical attention. Lots of acrid smoke that affected lots of us including Deepcut's dad Keith and some other vulnerable people. It may seem like fun to some or it may be perceived as adding to the atmosphere but the fact is that these things are dangerous and that is why they are banned. One of these days someone is going to get seriously hurt. Just realisd how old I sound. Where did the years go?!

I hope whoever throws these realises that if someone dies because of it they can be charged with manslaughter.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 12, 2024, 11:56:27 am
There is the possibility we could have a rematch before they come here in the league. Assuming we finish top of our group in the trophy should Walsall beat Shrewsbury Birmingham will be runners up in their group. In the next round we will have a home game against 1 of the other 7 group runners up.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 12, 2024, 13:03:53 pm
I was there that day with my brother who supported Liverpool. All I remember about the day is Mohammed Ali, can't remember anything about the football on show.

TBH me neither and had to google the result. I would have been in with the Liverpool fans too. I didn't realise during that era how lucky I was to see some of those players regularly....then along came Richard Hill, Morley and Benji!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCdvRhQqRyg


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: TVOR on November 12, 2024, 16:03:57 pm
I hope whoever throws these realises that if someone dies because of it they can be charged with manslaughter.
Until then we as fans can charge them with being a c***


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 12, 2024, 17:02:28 pm
I hope whoever throws these realises that if someone dies because of it they can be charged with manslaughter.
it's 1 smoke bomb not a flare, I'm glad you don't support a European club, they set hundreds off every game,and  those teams supporters seem to be ok


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Shoemender on November 12, 2024, 19:28:11 pm
it's 1 smoke bomb not a flare, I'm glad you don't support a European club, they set hundreds off every game,and  those teams supporters seem to be ok

You beat me to it. They help to create fantastic atmospheres at many European and South American games every week and not just one or two. Whether they're a different/safer type I don't know and I think people are just holding them so they can't be that dangerous. It's if they're thrown around they could probably cause problems.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: JSO on November 12, 2024, 19:53:42 pm
Well it caused someone to require medical attention so I'd say they are definitely an issue.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 13, 2024, 07:48:24 am
Well it caused someone to require medical attention so I'd say they are definitely an issue.
1 person out of 27000


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 13, 2024, 09:10:50 am
1 person out of 27000
That’s alright then, and there was us fretting. As an aside I would advise those responsible to print and save the above post, you can read it out in court.

An acceptable risk of creating a fantastic atmosphere, or unacceptable hazard that needs to be eradicated?

A small selection of the risks below you decide.

1992 - Guillem Lazaro, a 13-year-old Spanish boy, was killed when he was hit in the chest by a flare at a stadium in Barcelona
2013 - a 14-year-old boy Kevin Beltran died in Brazil from a flare which was thrown at a Corinthians game.
1983 - Argentine Racing Club fan Roberto Basile, who was 26, was hit in the throat and killed by a flare


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 13, 2024, 09:24:36 am
1 person out of 27000

If the stewards hadn't acted as quickly as they did, it would have been significantly more.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: everbrite on November 13, 2024, 09:28:04 am
1 person out of 27000

Steady that person was a well known supporter from the metropolis of  Daventry!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: TVOR on November 13, 2024, 09:34:32 am
You beat me to it. They help to create fantastic atmospheres at many European and South American games every week and not just one or two. Whether they're a different/safer type I don't know and I think people are just holding them so they can't be that dangerous. It's if they're thrown around they could probably cause problems.
They are on par with a drum. If you need a drum / smoke bomb / vuvuzela to create an atmosphere then you have s*** fans.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: EB Claret on November 13, 2024, 11:20:48 am
1 person out of 27000

1 person threw a flare/smoke bomb, 1 person needed medical treatment.

So if all 27,000 fans took and threw a flare/smoke bomb...?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Observing on November 13, 2024, 11:25:54 am
I do have to say, I like an atmosphere and some needle, however, the smoke bombs I’m not sold on.

Especially when thrown into fans! Pretty sure in Europe it’s more controlled.

What’s wrong with just holding it above your head rather than launching it into fellow supporters?

All that aside, they are illegal and a health hazard so me personally, I’d rather not see them.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DavCobb on November 13, 2024, 11:42:54 am
Survived many a ‘Tony Ansell stink bomb’ in the Hotel End.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 13, 2024, 11:47:30 am
I do have to say, I like an atmosphere and some needle, however, the smoke bombs I’m not sold on.

Especially when thrown into fans! Pretty sure in Europe it’s more controlled.

What’s wrong with just holding it above your head rather than launching it into fellow supporters?

All that aside, they are illegal and a health hazard so me personally, I’d rather not see them.
So that you are not identified as the person who smuggled it in?
And the pyro dogs that were at the Kettering game, were pretty s***.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Observing on November 13, 2024, 11:55:46 am
So that you are not identified as the person who smuggled it in?
And the pyro dogs that were at the Kettering game, were pretty s***.

Yes good point.

How do they smuggle them in? Up their arse I assume?


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: DrillingCobbler on November 13, 2024, 12:06:32 pm
Personally, I didn't need a bit of smoke being blown around the away end to stop me going mental when Pinnock scored. I don't know why people bother with them. They do look good, Ill give you that. I don't believe though that they add to the atmosphere in any way shape or form. Apart from making it smoky!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Zen Master on November 13, 2024, 12:11:34 pm

How do they smuggle them in? Up their arse I assume?

Probably look at the person with the dog near the turnstile and avoid them or some similarly masterminded plan like this.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Tabasco Kid on November 13, 2024, 13:53:08 pm
Yes good point.

How do they smuggle them in? Up their arse I assume?
They may be others on this forum more qualified than I, to comment on that scenario.  ;D


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Observing on November 13, 2024, 15:13:27 pm
He’s talking about you, Melly.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 13, 2024, 18:00:57 pm
1 person threw a flare/smoke bomb, 1 person needed medical treatment.

So if all 27,000 fans took and threw a flare/smoke bomb...?
but 27000 fans didn't take smoke bomb, it's a smoke bomb not GUY f***ing fawkes .Jesus get a grip, our 'fan's are a f***ing soft  touch


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: EB Claret on November 13, 2024, 18:09:23 pm
but 27000 fans didn't take smoke bomb, it's a smoke bomb not GUY f***ing fawkes .Jesus get a grip, our 'fan's are a f***ing soft  touch

Whoever took the smoke bomb in obviously had it as well hidden as you hide your empathy!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 13, 2024, 18:24:43 pm
He’s talking about you, Melly.
No room, not with my head up there as well.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 13, 2024, 18:31:58 pm
Whoever took the smoke bomb in obviously had it as well hidden as you hide your empathy!
wasn't really well hidden sniffer dogs did f*** all same as Kettering game nothing ,as for empathy it's a bit of smoke at a football match get a grip cars do more damage ffs


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on November 13, 2024, 18:39:24 pm
but 27000 fans didn't take smoke bomb, it's a smoke bomb not GUY f***ing fawkes .Jesus get a grip, our 'fan's are a f***ing soft  touch

Not a soft touch, but there is a time and place to use smoke, I've had to use it, but not inside a football stadium amongst vulnerable people.

Was it your smoke?
Was you even there?

Whoever takes smoke into a stadium only does it for one reason, knowing that it's illegal.

The trajectory and direction it was thrown, if it hadn't fallen short, would have landed amongst the celebrating Cobblers players!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: NTFC87 on November 13, 2024, 18:57:46 pm
It's 1 only 1 yes 1 bloody smoke bomb get a grip no wonder every European and international team laugh like f*** at this country nanny/woke state gone mad


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: west stand oap on November 13, 2024, 19:05:58 pm
It may have only been 1 but as others have reported it caused distress to those it landed next to, personally I fail to see why anybody would want to take them to a game. When Kettering fans threw 1 at least it landed on the pitch but it held up the game until it had burnt out and could be removed.
The only plus point to them is that they are not as annoying as people who take drums to game and we have to suffer them for most of the game.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 13, 2024, 19:47:45 pm
Despite the aforementioned incidents of kids getting killed, people seem determined to have their pretty mist and sparkler show. How about a compromise, what about having a whip round to buy some sparkly pom poms for them to wave around and letting them vape at the same time.


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: XVK on November 13, 2024, 20:02:53 pm
Does anyone really care what European football fans think of us? Synchronised clapping and silly banners? And those ridiculous marches with loudhailer wielding goons and matching clothes? No thank you! Fare schifo!


Title: Re: Birmingham City away 9/11/2024
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on November 13, 2024, 20:07:35 pm
Does anyone really care what European football fans think of us? Synchronised clapping and silly banners? And those ridiculous marches with loudhailer wielding goons and matching clothes? No thank you! Fare schifo!
Hardly a day goes by where I don’t fret about it.