Yes it's just a total nonsense, another myth they push.
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Media Thread 2020/21
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Yes it's just a total nonsense, another myth they push.
I know I'm a Sad Old Git who clearly has far too much time on his hands but..
In the past few days I've heard the odd reference in the media to us equalling the record of 14 consecutive victories held by Preston North End (season 1891-92) and Arsenal (season 1987-88). None of it with the pomp and circumstance that certain teams which play in red might have received had they done the same but mentions none the least, so I'll take that, ta very much.
However, it got me thinking (always a dangerous pastime for me). I looked up the records for both Preston and Arsenal and compared to the current run City is on:
Preston (1891-92 season)
- 14 wins between 24 October 1891 and January 30 1892
- that's 99 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 7.1 days
Arsenal (1987-88 season)
- 14 wins between 12 September and 11 November 1987
- that's 61 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 4.4 days
City this season
- 14 wins between 19 December 2020 and 7 February 2021
- that's 52 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 3.7 days
We all know how undervalued City's recent achievements have been, particularly by our sports media. But this latest achievement, given the lack of a proper rest for our squad, the lack of pre-season and the injuries we've had all through the season, is some bloody achievement.
If we are fortunate enough to win at Swansea in the FA Cup on Wednesday, that will be 15 games in 55 days or 1 game every 3.6 days. I'll say it again.. that would be some bloody achievement.
Now, I'm not intending any slight on either Preston and Arsenal for what they achieved but I don't think either had to put up with the pressures City has faced during this recent spell, from the intensity of the games nowadays (let's face it, Preston played at a time when an injury was treated by the Sponge Man ambling on the pitch to offer the injured party a couple of draws on his Woodbine and a belt of rum from his hip-flask) to the multiple problems that the pandemic has brought to game preparation.
However, I doubt that we'll get anything from the media in general other than the equivalent of an 'Oh by the way, City won again last night at Swansea in the FA Cup taking their winning run to 15 games. Now, here's the Racing tips..' But you never know..
Oh and by the way, Herr Klopp, our recent run didn't include two weeks off for a holiday..
In the past few days I've heard the odd reference in the media to us equalling the record of 14 consecutive victories held by Preston North End (season 1891-92) and Arsenal (season 1987-88). None of it with the pomp and circumstance that certain teams which play in red might have received had they done the same but mentions none the least, so I'll take that, ta very much.
However, it got me thinking (always a dangerous pastime for me). I looked up the records for both Preston and Arsenal and compared to the current run City is on:
Preston (1891-92 season)
- 14 wins between 24 October 1891 and January 30 1892
- that's 99 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 7.1 days
Arsenal (1987-88 season)
- 14 wins between 12 September and 11 November 1987
- that's 61 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 4.4 days
City this season
- 14 wins between 19 December 2020 and 7 February 2021
- that's 52 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 3.7 days
We all know how undervalued City's recent achievements have been, particularly by our sports media. But this latest achievement, given the lack of a proper rest for our squad, the lack of pre-season and the injuries we've had all through the season, is some bloody achievement.
If we are fortunate enough to win at Swansea in the FA Cup on Wednesday, that will be 15 games in 55 days or 1 game every 3.6 days. I'll say it again.. that would be some bloody achievement.
Now, I'm not intending any slight on either Preston and Arsenal for what they achieved but I don't think either had to put up with the pressures City has faced during this recent spell, from the intensity of the games nowadays (let's face it, Preston played at a time when an injury was treated by the Sponge Man ambling on the pitch to offer the injured party a couple of draws on his Woodbine and a belt of rum from his hip-flask) to the multiple problems that the pandemic has brought to game preparation.
However, I doubt that we'll get anything from the media in general other than the equivalent of an 'Oh by the way, City won again last night at Swansea in the FA Cup taking their winning run to 15 games. Now, here's the Racing tips..' But you never know..
Oh and by the way, Herr Klopp, our recent run didn't include two weeks off for a holiday..
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big gaz
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I agree but fair play him and Kev link up well for BelgiumThose tossers were saying 3 days ago we were preparing a 100 million bid for Halland.
All made up bollocks by journalism students paid to create click bait.
More clicks more income from advertisers.
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They really are the self pity bunch, Keane was spot on last night, just endless excuses and they get more laughable the more they lose
big gaz
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Not in Wales boyo, whoops wrong thread ;-)The silence today is deafening.
They're showing American sports because they know they wont have the Premier League for very much longer.Isn't Sky owned by as American group these days?
I'm personally so sick to the back teeth of all the adverts and programmes for rounders, netball, and padded rugby that we are constantly shown, that I"m seriously considering IPTV (or whatever it's called). Can anyone direct me in the right direction?
Excellent stats Mr Evans but I think you also need to consider who the record holders played in those 14 games. Take City, the only top team we have faced is Chelsea, I bet Preston fixtures were much harder :-)I know I'm a Sad Old Git who clearly has far too much on his time but..
In the past few days I've heard the odd reference in the media to us equalling the record of 14 consecutive victories held by Preston North End (season 1891-92) and Arsenal (season 1987-88). None of it with the pomp and circumstance that certain teams which play in red might have received had they done the same but mentions none the least, so I'll take that, ta very much.
However, it got me thinking (always a dangerous pastime for me). I looked up the records for both Preston and Arsenal and compared to the current run City is on:
Preston (1891-92 season)
- 14 wins between 24 October 1891 and January 30 1892
- that's 99 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 7.1 days
Arsenal (1987-88 season)
- 14 wins between 12 September and 11 November 1987
- that's 61 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 4.4 days
City this season
- 14 wins between 19 December 2020 and 7 February 2021
- that's 52 days inclusive, therefore 1 game every 3.7 days
We all know how undervalued City's recent achievements have been, particularly by our sports media. But this latest achievement, given the lack of a proper rest for our squad, the lack of pre-season and the injuries we've had all through the season, is some bloody achievement.
If we are fortunate enough to win at Swansea in the FA Cup on Wednesday, that will be 15 games in 55 days or 1 game every 3.6 days. I'll say it again.. that would be some bloody achievement.
Now, I'm not intending any slight on either Preston and Arsenal for what they achieved but I don't think either had to put up with the pressures City has faced during this recent spell, from the intensity of the games nowadays (let's face it, Preston played at a time when an injury was treated by the Sponge Man ambling on the pitch to offer the injured party a couple of draws on his Woodbine and a belt of rum from his hip-flask) to the multiple problems that the pandemic has brought to game preparation.
However, I doubt that we'll get anything from the media in general other than the equivalent of an 'Oh by the way, City won again last night at Swansea in the FA Cup taking their winning run to 15 games. Now, here's the Racing tips..' But you never know..
Oh and by the way, Herr Klopp, our recent run didn't include two weeks off for a holiday..
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American sports?
You mean netball, rounders & rugby for fannies?
You mean netball, rounders & rugby for fannies?
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Playing lads 18 hour shift in t'mines and 14 pints in em.Excellent stats Mr Evans but I think you also need to consider who the record holders played in those 14 games. Take City, the only top team we have faced is Chelsea, I bet Preston fixtures were much harder :-)
Turned over to watch the sport on bbc breakfast, just to have another look at the goals. First sports item was the cricket, fair enough, then an item on Serena Williams winning a tennis match, then the rugby and finally it was out turn. I think if liverpool had won they would have been headline!
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