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Jon Stead - a review

Discussion in 'Bristol City' started by The Exiled Robin, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. The Exiled Robin

    The Exiled Robin Member

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    OK ok, don't go on about me 'not moving on'! I'm more than aware there are plenty more fish in the sea but I'm not just writing this due to pining....

    When a Huddersfield fan asked me for my opinions on their new (re-)signing I was more than happy to help and this is what I wrote. I thought you might be interested in having a read...

    http://exiledrobin.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/jon-stead-farewell-to-adopted-hthead.html
     
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    The Exiled Robin, Jul 17, 2013
  2. cidered abroad

    cidered abroad Well-Known Member

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    Total 200% agreement.
    A very genuine and much respected/loved member of our squad for the last three years. We will miss him and Huddersfield will gain someone who has proved to City fans to be "One of Us".
    There aren't too many non Bristolians we can say that about.
     
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  3. wizered

    wizered Ol' Mucker
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    He was a good bloke, a true professional, always gave 100% and a real team player, not a glory grabber and I wish Steady all the best in the future, regardless of his team, he was a big man and our red shirt fitted him well..

    Your article is adroit and spot on as usual, I enjoyed it..
     
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  4. Red Robin

    Red Robin Well-Known Member

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    Sad sad loss of a player that gave his all for city.<applause><applause><applause>
     
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    Red Robin, Jul 17, 2013
  5. Three Lions BS3

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    Living in south bristol I have never heard any city fan call themselves a ****head!! Never.

    Wouldn't call John Stead one either.
     
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    Three Lions BS3, Jul 18, 2013
  6. Angelicnumber16

    Angelicnumber16 Well-Known Member

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    Top bloke, honest, a classly and hard working performer and will genuinely be missed
     
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    Angelicnumber16, Jul 18, 2013
  7. Red Alert

    Red Alert Well-Known Member

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    Didn't get past the title.
     
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    Red Alert, Jul 18, 2013
  8. OTIB

    OTIB Well-Known Member

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    we will miss him next season for sure
     
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  9. Cliftonville

    Cliftonville Well-Known Member

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    Decent honest pro.

    Sort the title out on the article. That's the other side.
     
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    Cliftonville, Jul 18, 2013
  10. invermeremike

    invermeremike Well-Known Member

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    Wouldn't it have been nice if someone, anyone, at Ashton Gate had been able to provide him with the support that could have saved us from our downfall? Nobody appeared tuned in to our needs and so we have lost a player who deserved better and most City fans wish him well, thanks John!
     
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  11. Chris-Gashead

    Chris-Gashead Well-Known Member

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    Stead is a great player. I, for some strange reason, keep an eye on Blackburn Rovers and Stead was a decent player back then as well. Top bloke too <ok>
     
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    Chris-Gashead, Jul 18, 2013
  12. RedorDead

    RedorDead Well-Known Member

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    Fantastic artical, think you summed up everything about him. His desire to carry the club will always give him a hero's welcome back to our club.
     
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    RedorDead, Jul 18, 2013
  13. Lan Logger

    Lan Logger Well-Known Member

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    In the minority here but thought Stead was overrated because of his work rate and apparant passion for the club, didn't win any headers for a big bloke, was fairly weak for a big target man and scored hardley any goals a season
     
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    Lan Logger, Jul 18, 2013
  14. RedorDead

    RedorDead Well-Known Member

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    No one is saying he's the best footballer to ever be at the club. Just thanking him for his commitment to the club and how surprised we were from when we were buying this journeyman.
     
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    RedorDead, Jul 18, 2013
  15. cidered abroad

    cidered abroad Well-Known Member

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    You do have a "Thing" about BRFC and blue and white shirts? Seek treatment before you also start supporting Berwick Rangers FC!

    Or any of this lot;
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRFC
     
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    cidered abroad, Jul 18, 2013
  16. Chris-Gashead

    Chris-Gashead Well-Known Member

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    Tell me about it!
     
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    Chris-Gashead, Jul 19, 2013

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