Barnsey Boy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 wouldn't sweat it mate, past history indicates first better offer he gets he'll be off like sh1t off a shovel! ask Oldham and Barnsley fans. Ignore the user name BTW it should be Barnsley but the 'l' went missing somewhere on registration, just thought you might like our perspective ? Its really weird we have lost managers before but not with this reaction, some are a bit disappointed, I would say the majority don't care either way, and some think it will save us the compensation we would have had to pay him when he ultimately got the sack. Our club stuck with him through some lousy times when we endured formations that many fans found baffling and extremely boring, then there was the longest losing streak in living memory prior to us just having a winning streak during which we have played some decent stuff. That's it really, anyway good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Murraysrightplum said: It does seem they have employed someone who fits into or is happy to fit into the current structure at the club. SC leaving when he did strikes me as though there was a big bust up in the board room over the way the club was being run. Big names like Pearson, Moyes etc would demand total control and that's why we've ended up with LJ IMHO of course Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ten minutes of rough Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 19 minutes ago, Robbored said: Can't say I'm over the moon with the appointment but now it's a done deal I'll get behind him. Good to hear, a underwhelming appointment, but at least there will be no tantrums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 12 minutes ago, Aizoon said: Sigh. Because there are still people here who have issues with his father and with him. He will be on a hiding to nothing. Of course the fanbase shouldn't make the decisions, but their attitudes should be taken into account. Why should the board not appoint who they think is best for the job because some of the fans are narrow-minded and bear ridiculous grudges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Synergies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 12 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: How do we know it's a mistake? He hasn't even managed a game yet ... city fans love to wallow in self pity - if he does well he'll be lauded, if he doesn't he'll be sacked same as any manager. for some of us pal a long long time its what makes us strong but some of us older fans are so used to it we will give LJ our support.if he wins, we all win, but if he loses......................another one bites the dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 3.5 years! Proves he is a skilled negotiator. Sill can't quite believe the club have done this - madness . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just now, Harry said: Why should the board not appoint who they think is best for the job because some of the fans are narrow-minded and bear ridiculous grudges? Why do you think? God knows it's difficult enough being a manager without that extra baggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Telling comment from MA on site “There are substantial synergies in the way that we think and the way that we believe football departments should be operated" In other words LJ will do what I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just now, Harry said: Why should the board not appoint who they think is best for the job because some of the fans are narrow-minded and bear ridiculous grudges? Like some people did from day dot with SC like?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just now, CotswoldRed said: Synergies. substantial synergies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just now, sh1t_ref_again said: Telling comment from MA on site “There are substantial synergies in the way that we think and the way that we believe football departments should be operated" In other words LJ will do what I want We have a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Terrible decision. Totally clueless board. Frustrated/angry/dissapointed is a massive understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Not sure how I feel about this appointment to be honest but we need to get behind him regardless. Unfortunately I'd imagine a small number of fans will have it in for him from day one which won't make his life any easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Not massively excited by LJ's appointment, but very happy we now have someone in. Hopefully 3 points today will be the perfect start. He's young, knows the club and is apparently meticulous in his work. All sounds good to me. Apparently, according to MA: “There are substantial synergies in the way that we think and the way that we believe football departments should be operated. Honestly, what does that even mean?! Just leave it at he's the right man for the job. Just give us the information, keep the fluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just now, ScottishRed said: We have a winner! City’s chief operating officer Mark Ashton told bcfc.co.uk: “Lee is a very bright, intelligent young man who is highly motivated and very detailed in his approach. He’s well-known to the club; fans, stakeholders and staff. “He is one of the up and coming coaches in the country and having interviewed him, I had no hesitation in recommending to the Board that Lee is the right fit for this football club. During the interview MA said 'Look into my eyes, you feel sleepy, you will do as I say, I watched how the fans loved you here, remember, when you wake up you will do as I say' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 3.5 years is a bad decision in my eyes, guess I'll have to give him a chance but hugely underwhelming for me. I see us yoyo-ing between League One and the Championship for some time now. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Like some people did from day dot with SC like?. Indeed. I was against the appointment of SC but as soon as it was done I got behind him. Never once did I boo or jeer and I cheered on the team as loud as I always have done. No threats of booing or throwing my season ticket away and never returning. It's bloody ridiculous. If I was able to get behind SC, inspite of not liking him as a character / person, then why can't others drop their petty grudges for LJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just now, Spike said: 3.5 years is a bad decision in my eyes, guess I'll have to give him a chance but hugely underwhelming for me. I see us yoyo-ing between League One and the Championship for some time now. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong. Spike knowing us the string on the yoyo will break !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntaxtheRed Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Welcome home Lee. You have my support! Can we bring back Johnson says, now please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 It's a big gamble, no experience managing at this level. Reminds me of the Derek McInnes appointment. Best of luck Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filton_red Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I never thought we'd be singing ' Johnson says, bounce around the ground ' again :laugh:. Let's hope hope Colin gets a championship appointment for my all time favourite chant to be sung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 7 minutes ago, kivsy said: Joke appointment. Gutted Why is it a "joke"? Sorry, I just don't get the anger and negativity in some of what's being said today. You might not agree with the thinking behind it, and you might have preferred to see someone else appointed - although with the greatest respect I doubt that you're in a position to know whether that someone else would have even entertained the idea of coming to us - but it's an appointment that's totally in line with what the club has been saying for the past 2-3 weeks. A highly regarded young coach, who knows the club and the Board, who will be supported by an experienced Director of Football (who's already made some pretty astute transfer dealings) and a more experienced number 2 - and I suspect that LJ will give a lot more regard to Pembo's thoughts and views than Cotterill ever did - as is now pretty clear. Personally I think that - along with all the other decisions and appointments - its a good appointment and we've got someone who will focus on coaching and on bringing players on/making players better - something we've been lacking under Cotterill. I respect the fact that you might have a different view about the person and about the strategy the club has - but it's not a 'joke' - it's a very coherent approach to the way that SL wants the club to go. I just hope that he holds his nerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset_Cider Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Lee Johnson........ groan....... suppose we all will have to see how it goes...... nothing personal Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Welcome home Lee. Now just keep us up and we can build on that in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingleRed Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 13 minutes ago, Murraysrightplum said: It does seem they have employed someone who fits into or is happy to fit into the current structure at the club. SC leaving when he did strikes me as though there was a big bust up in the board room over the way the club was being run. Big names like Pearson, Moyes etc would demand total control and that's why we've ended up with LJ IMHO of course Think you're spot on. No one person is bigger than the Club. Same as in any proper business - or should be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filton_red Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I never thought we'd be singing ' Johnson says, bounce around the ground ' again :laugh:. Let's hope hope Colin gets a championship appointment for my all time favourite chant to be sung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted February 6, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, Spike said: . I see us yoyo-ing between League One and the Championship for some time now. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong. Pretty much what we have done for years, except sometimes the yoyo has taken much longer to climb the string than drop....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 13 minutes ago, Aizoon said: Why do you think? God knows it's difficult enough being a manager without that extra baggage SC dealt with it very well Its a punt for LJ too. He's been building a solid reputation and he's now gambling on his abilities to work with our squad - no market - to keep us up and not have a blot on his CV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Lee this is one fan bouncing already Well done, sure you'll do well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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