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Post by tommym9 on Nov 19, 2020 11:00:42 GMT
Very nice from Ben there. He'll land on his feet as a coach somewhere.
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 18, 2020 10:26:15 GMT
That first full-throated belt out of Irene is what I'm looking forward too most.
That tingle down the spine
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 18, 2020 10:23:30 GMT
I can defo see a change of shape. I wouldn't be surprised to see 3 in midfield to cover Westbrookes roaming.
I won't be tuning in tonight due to the boycott, but I'll be interested to hear how TW sets us up and how it works out.
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 17, 2020 14:31:54 GMT
Straight down the line and exactly what I wanted to hear. Especially the bit about DNA and finding a manger to fit that rather than getting someone in who wants to change everything.
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 17, 2020 14:07:34 GMT
Go up one size for a fitted shirt and two if you want it a bit baggy. I've got this season's shirt and training shirt in XL for running
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 16, 2020 12:39:02 GMT
Michael Duff is an interesting addition that I hadn't thought of before. He is very highly regarded by the guys on the Not the Top 20 podcast, they consistently maintain their belief that he is the best manager in L2. That said, he hasn't had long enough in management nor enough tangible success to make my top 3. I've gone for Flynn, Cook and Tisdale. I found the EFL Tisdale Podcast very interesting and agree with others that he could be the ideal fit for us, given our new club business plan. Flynn is clearly an excellent motivator and has shown this season that he is adaptable. Cook would be an excellent appointment, but I think he would have better options than us for his next job, and could easily walk into a better job that comes up even if he were to sign for us in the meantime. I'm on the same wavelength as you, about to listen to the EFL pod about Tisdale. I'm surprised Cottril hasn't been mentioned a lot more considering he was quite heavily linked last time. Him and Lee Johnson go in the same category of unemployable for me for their links to those lot, but you can't knock his record at this level.
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 16, 2020 12:19:27 GMT
Sleepy I am constantly reading on the forum ref problems with iFollow. I have never had any of these problems so can only recommend what I do. Simply use google chrome. I live in Winterbourne and my broadband is ok not fantastic. I do use a direct connection to my router and not WiFi though. Give it a go next time. I have used my laptop (plugged into TV using HDMI) a few times.. it's just a slight ballache to set up (and runs the risk of the kids interfering with it while the game is on ) When I discovered I could use the browser on the firestick I was delighted.. but the (stream) performance has been awful via that method recently, so I guess I will have to revert back to the laptop.. especially as we are away on Saturday so I will have to pay a tenner.. and we're playing Swindon too.. relegation 6 pointer.. with a caretaker manager.. can't wait Don't forget thier new manager bounce too
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 16, 2020 10:37:39 GMT
Saturday was the worst iFollow stream yet. Kept losing connection, hanging, buffering etc. Throughout the entire game. It's normally pretty bad at the start of the game and then works OK, but this was constant. I use Amazon Silk browser on my Firestick. Wondering if this app is the issue and I should start reverting to using my laptop plugged into the telly (more of a hassle to set up - and a pain in the arse to have to get off the sofa to refresh if it hangs or I need to press "live" to catch up with play if it has fallen behind). My WiFi / broadband is fine.. over 200Mbps.. The EFL did tweet on Saturday that there were issues with iFollow - but everyone else I spoke to seemed to have an OK stream by that point. Sleepy I am constantly reading on the forum ref problems with iFollow. I have never had any of these problems so can only recommend what I do. Simply use google chrome. I live in Winterbourne and my broadband is ok not fantastic. I do use a direct connection to my router and not WiFi though. Give it a go next time. Chrome wired into the telly seems to work OK for me. I usually have to refresh a few times to get the stream going, but on the whole its been reliable. Thats over Wifi. Any stuttering has been my end due to slow connection.
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 14, 2020 19:19:54 GMT
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
Honestly I grew up in Speedwell. Did one critical thinking class at college
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 14, 2020 17:41:15 GMT
Terrible performance today. Absolutely no excuses for what Garner put out.
Would I get rid of him? Not for now. Defeats like this can be a learning experience. Let's see what kind of reaction we get against Swindon next Saturday
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 14, 2020 17:37:20 GMT
Thanks Antonio. The virtual rain has thankfully held off Absolutely hammering down here in Carmarthenshire. Our local food Bank will be benefitting from my contribution this year, hope local Bristol gas heads do their bit for the North Bristol food Bank. Looks positively balmy at the Mem, if only I could be there. If it looked balmy at the Mem, then you should get the lifeboat ready!
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 14, 2020 14:19:59 GMT
Thanks Antonio. The virtual rain has thankfully held off
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 13, 2020 19:02:18 GMT
But some are ? I still think she is pretty offensive in her remarks and a lucky Lady to keep her job and get promotion as a bonus. Not defending her at all. Just saying down believe anything you read in the Daily Mail
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 13, 2020 18:27:59 GMT
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 11, 2020 16:17:58 GMT
Marvin Sordell has written this in the Guardian today on Greg comments:
First and foremost, from a personal standpoint as a black person, as well as a member of the FA’s Inclusion Advisory Board, it is highly disappointing to find myself in a position where I’m having to discuss this lazy rhetoric that we too often hear repeated and explain why it is so harmful. Racism, sexism, homophobia, or any form of discrimination, regardless of how direct, indirect, maliciously intended or not, can cause a level of trauma to those on the receiving end, and choice of words plays a massive part in that.
What makes this particular situation fairly distressing for me is that Greg Clarke, the FA chairman who resigned on Tuesday after, among other things, using the term “coloured footballers” during a select committee hearing, has been in a position which has directly impacted the effect I am able to have in this area of the game.
I, like many others in this space, am committed to helping the game be exactly what it should be – a safe and comfortable place for any person to enjoy. With that commitment has to come holding ourselves and those around us to the standards needed, to allow such an environment to be created and sustained.
I do not know Clarke personally so I do not know whether or not there was malice or harmful intent behind his words but, regardless, it is still a massive problem that we face. As we have seen throughout recent years he and so many others have found it completely normal to use language that should only ever be deemed unacceptable and inappropriate.
One of the most difficult things for myself and other people who come from demographics that lie in the minority is that in modern society we still often find ourselves placed in a box that not only limits how people see us but can also have the capability of limiting the way in which we see ourselves.
Language plays an enormous role in that, from the tone of voice and gestures you may decide to use, to specific words and phrases with which you may address someone. Each of these has the power to affect a narrative – and where we currently find ourselves in society – and that power is often yielded in a way that pushes people back into the box that gave them their label.
Particularly in a sport as globally renowned and diverse as football you would think that this is not the case but unfortunately this is a road that we so often trudge down. Be it via social media, terraces, newspapers, or when Clarke, who also said “if you go to the IT department at the FA, there’s a lot more South Asians than there are Afro-Caribbeans. They have different career interests.”
In an article published by the Guardian in June this year, a groundbreaking study by RunRepeat shone a light on the significant problem regarding racial bias in English football commentary. The studies showed some alarming data, such as the fact that 63.33% of criticism from commentators in regards to the intelligence of a player is aimed at those with darker skin. There were 1,361 comments about lighter-skinned players and 713 about darker-skinned players, and the study found the former group more widely praised for intelligence (62.60%), hard work (60.40%) and quality (62.79%).
This shows a clear indication that we must and quite frankly have to do better. Our lack of black coaches, females in leadership roles, and even a single openly gay male professional, can be attributed to many things but part of which will come down to the fact that these are people being constantly pigeonholed and told they cannot be anything beyond the tags that they have been given.
In my opinion this should not be seen as an opportunity to solely call out Clarke for his comments, reprimand him for them, and be happy that he has resigned – and then carry on as normal. If that is allowed to be the case then we are going to stay in the same place and continuously revisit this situation time and time again.
This should be seen, as much of 2020 has, as yet another opportunity for us to address something, understand the effects of it and really understand why it needs to change. Only at that point will we then figure out a way that we can do so for the better. Again, it is another wake-up call that shows us where we are really at and how much further we still need to go. I just hope we choose a better path than we have previously.
Marvin Sordell played for Watford, Bolton and Burnley among other clubs in a 10-year professional career and is a member of the FA’s Inclusion Advisory Board
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 11, 2020 13:22:01 GMT
Hi All, As you may know the Gas4Foodbanks team would usually do a collection for the North Bristol Foodbank in the lead up to Christmas. With everything going on, this can't happen in person so the next best thing is to fundraise online. If you're able to, please consider giving a donation below: www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/gas4foodbanksCheers Tom
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 11, 2020 11:01:40 GMT
The Gas4Foodbanks and GasCast Podcast teams are proud to present our Christmas appeal in aid of North Bristol Foodbank. Gasheads have done us proud in recent years with matchday donations and online now we can't collect in person and it's time to step up again... Times are hard and it's been a difficult year for most of us - we want to raise as much money as possible to ensure the North Bristol Foodbank is well resourced enough to ensure families across the north Bristol and South Gloucestershire area can have a good Christmas without worrying about food security over the holidays. We would love it if you could spare as much as you feel able to show our collective solidarity with our communities here in Bristol. www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/gas4foodbanks
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 11, 2020 10:59:56 GMT
The GasCast gang are back in lockdown, but on the airwaves to discuss a myriad of different competitions in what is becoming a hectic season schedule. Max is joined by Duke and lifelong Gashead Joe Francis to talk about the past fortnight in BS7 and all the goings on both on and off the pitch. Duke is pleased with the teams improved creativity in the 2-1 FA Cup victory over Darrell Clarke's Walsall at the Bescot. Joe thinks the team will only improve after more time to gel. Max is frustrated by the poor excuses after recent defeats in the league. Lots of chat about Ed Upson's return to the side, how to get the best out of Westbrooke, first impressions of Ali Koiki, and a half-mile queue at the Yate Miss Millies branch. Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast) listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/6315835-miss-millies-mayhem-the-papa-johns-trophy-and-fa-cup-glory
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 10, 2020 20:21:36 GMT
I know people who would say coloured people as a slip of the tongue, no malice in it. Just a simple mistake.
However they aren't in charge of an organisation that has never got a grip on racism in the sport.
He is rightly held to a higher standard.
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Post by tommym9 on Nov 10, 2020 19:01:23 GMT
Only good news to come out of that DCMS meeting.
Absolute dinosaur.
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