Premier ram Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 12 hours ago, downsouth said: Thank you for the gracious comments. I'm a bit *ahem* tired and emotional - it's been a relatively long wait for us to get back in to the second tier. I'm rooting for you to get over the line and other results this evening appear to have been in your favour. Good luck and raising a glass to B4. Congratulations mate well deserved, see you next season downsouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 7 hours ago, Oldben said: We can continue the thread next year after we are promoted as we might be in in relegation fight with them. Even if we are not, we will need to out perform them and bottom half of the table teams next season in the Championship. downsouth, Reggie Greenwood and SKRam 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 3 hours ago, chezzyram said: Congratulations to Pompey and hopefully we can now get the job done. I don't think there's a lot of dislike for Bolton, it's just that the battle for 2nd place has been more competitive and holds a lot more jeopardy. Apart from a very brief spell we've never really got that close to overhauling Portsmouth after they opened up a big early season lead whereas the tussle with Bolton has been much closer. If (and its still a big if yet) we go up I hope Bolton win the playoffs, 3 clubs with a proud tradition and a loyal fan base that have been through it at the hands of the efl and poor ownership I do think there is a bit of an attitude and entitlement with some Bolton fans though. A lot of them seem to think they're the best side in the division, based purely on the attractive brand of football they play. Even on here, we had that one Wanderlust bloke, who was extremely salty during/after the match. Comrade 86, downsouth and Crewton 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 9 minutes ago, Scott129 said: I do think there is a bit of an attitude and entitlement with some Bolton fans though. A lot of them seem to think they're the best side in the division, based purely on the attractive brand of football they play. Even on here, we had that one Wanderlust bloke, who was extremely salty during/after the match. I think there’s a danger of extrapolating the views of a few fans as a representation of a more general sentiment. After all, there are a few on here we wouldn’t want to be our emissaries. I think we have heard from fans of both Portsmouth and Bolton that their team has been inconsistent and often underwhelming. The league has been decided by the team that survived its blip the best. Portsmouth also did good business in the window. Bolton have been hit with injuries like us and have been struggling towards the finish line. I hope that if we do get second place, Bolton are the team that makes it up from the playoffs. maydrakin, Chester40 and Bessie1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I always believe that if the team that finishes third go up via the playoffs, then natural justice has been served. Caerphilly Ram, dcfcreece1601, Gee SCREAMER !! and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 20 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: I think there’s a danger of extrapolating the views of a few fans as a representation of a more general sentiment. After all, there are a few on here we wouldn’t want to be our emissaries. I think we have heard from fans of both Portsmouth and Bolton that their team has been inconsistent and often underwhelming. The league has been decided by the team that survived its blip the best. Portsmouth also did good business in the window. Bolton have been hit with injuries like us and have been struggling towards the finish line. I hope that if we do get second place, Bolton are the team that makes it up from the playoffs. Fighting the Spanish Armada with water pistols, or 4 fit strikers, one who recently cost best part of a million quid as it's known elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 League One is a good league, a league that it’s good to get out of. 😂🐏 downsouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 My Grandad would have loved seeing Pompey promoted and Derby joining them - he was born and bred there. I always look out for their results. downsouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Glad Portsmouth have gone up, if Southampton (who admittedly are going well) don't go up that'll be a nice local derby to have on TV. They deserve it. As far as Bolton fans are concerned, yes I think like all clubs there are some who really should not be advocating for their club. I also think that they went on a decent run, a run that ultimately sowed the seeds of a cramped fixture list, dropped points, and hopefully their downfall; but during this run a few of their fans suffered from hubris and got over excited about their sides quality (think us pre-Feb in a Steve Mac season). Claims of "the best team in L1" have only been matched by claims that "Evatt is a numpty", let's see them join us though. Get a Bolton, Burnley, Blackburn mix to go with Pompey/Soton and Derby/Notts. downsouth and RadioactiveWaste 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I'll be honest, I do hope Bolton get up (THROUGH THE PLAY OFFS) - it's been a long road back for them from near destruction and I've nothing against them as a club. angieram, Caerphilly Ram, Kernow and 6 others 4 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 4 minutes ago, Chopper said: Glad Portsmouth have gone up, if Southampton (who admittedly are going well) don't go up that'll be a nice local derby to have on TV. They deserve it. As far as Bolton fans are concerned, yes I think like all clubs there are some who really should not be advocating for their club. I also think that they went on a decent run, a run that ultimately sowed the seeds of a cramped fixture list, dropped points, and hopefully their downfall; but during this run a few of their fans suffered from hubris and got over excited about their sides quality (think us pre-Feb in a Steve Mac season). Claims of "the best team in L1" have only been matched by claims that "Evatt is a numpty", let's see them join us though. Get a Bolton, Burnley, Blackburn mix to go with Pompey/Soton and Derby/Notts. Pompey v Southampton makes our derby games v Forest look like a teddy bears picnic. Bad blood..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I reckon B4 meant to say "We are coming WITH you Pompey". downsouth, RamontheMoor and r_wilcockson 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsouth Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 7 hours ago, Anag Ram said: I think there’s a danger of extrapolating the views of a few fans as a representation of a more general sentiment. After all, there are a few on here we wouldn’t want to be our emissaries. I think we have heard from fans of both Portsmouth and Bolton that their team has been inconsistent and often underwhelming. The league has been decided by the team that survived its blip the best. Portsmouth also did good business in the window. Bolton have been hit with injuries like us and have been struggling towards the finish line. I hope that if we do get second place, Bolton are the team that makes it up from the playoffs. Agree almost everything here. My take is that Bolton's worst emissaries on the main social networks have been particularly hard work (I've not engaged, but have seen some of the material) - though completely agree that, as in every sphere, each club has their own outliers. On the injuries, I'd add that we've had the worst season I've known for injuries - including several key performers early on being ruled out long-term or season long; it seems to be a theme for a lot of clubs this year. I've said before I want you to get up with us. I'd quite like to see Lincoln make it through the play-offs, of the remainder. RadioactiveWaste and Crewton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I'd just like to add that I think Mousinho comes across very well and has proven to be an excellent and likeable manager. Superior to evatt, misery Ferguson and fatty Evans the convicted swindler....... downsouth and Abu Derby 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 16 hours ago, Oldben said: We can continue the thread next year after we are promoted as we might be in in relegation fight with them. Even if we are not, we will need to out perform them and bottom half of the table teams next season in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 10 hours ago, Scott129 said: I do think there is a bit of an attitude and entitlement with some Bolton fans though. A lot of them seem to think they're the best side in the division, based purely on the attractive brand of football they play. Even on here, we had that one Wanderlust bloke, who was extremely salty during/after the match. From the Cambridge forum. Enough said. Bolton have had 1 poor result, wouldn't even class their form as a wobble. Yes, but their fans, certainly the online ones, are second only to Port Vale in the lunatic stakes. Only while Sheffield Wednesday remain absent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RadioactiveWaste Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 42 minutes ago, Scott129 said: Who's got the oh matron meme....? TimRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 3 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Who's got the oh matron meme....? I live to serve....... TimRam, RadioactiveWaste and uttoxram75 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) On 17/04/2024 at 09:23, Scott129 said: I like this 'thing' we have going on with Portsmouth fans - very good-natured and respectful. Or is it just a mutual dislike of Bolton? Sometimes, groups of fans who have both been to hell and back develop a mutual respect and understanding - like we have with Blackpool. Edited April 18 by Eddie Crewton and downsouth 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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