Sepp Blatter Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 This evening I was fortunate enough to spend the evening with Harry Redknapp as my company sponsored a charity evening that he organised for a poorly boy. We got speaking about football (obviously) and he asked who I supported. He spoke with genuine respect for Bristol City and how great a club it is. He mentioned that it was ran really well and even spoke about what an important game it tonight was. I had to ask him the obvious question "would Bristol City be a club you would be interested in managing?" And the answer was an enthusiastic yes. He stated that it was a great location and we should be playing in the Prem. I didn't really have an opinion on Harry as a person, but after spending an evening with him, I've got to say that he is a very down to earth and charitable gentlemen who has a deep passion for the game. He is a million miles away from the character that some people make him out to be. He'd 100% take the Bristol City job and I think we could be a lot worse!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sepp Blatter said: This evening I was fortunate enough to spend the evening with Harry Redknapp as my company sponsored a charity evening that he organised for a poorly boy. We got speaking about football (obviously) and he asked who I supported. He spoke with genuine respect for Bristol City and how great a club it is. He mentioned that it was run very well and even spoken about what an important game tonight was. I had to ask him the obvious question "would Bristol City be a club you would be interested in managing?" And the answer was and enthusiastic yes. He stated that it was a great location and we should be playing in the Prem. I didn't really have an opinion on Harry as a person, but after spending an evening with him, I've got to say that he is a very down to earth and charitable gentlemen who has a deep passion for the game. He is a million miles away from the character that some people make him out to be. He'd 100% take the Bristol City job and I think we could be a lot worse!!!! He has rather been character assassinated on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Sepp Blatter said: This evening I was fortunate enough to spend the evening with Harry Redknapp as my company sponsored a charity evening that he organised for a poorly boy. We got speaking about football (obviously) and he asked who I supported. He spoke with genuine respect for Bristol City and how great a club it is. He mentioned that it was ran really well and even spoke about what an important game it tonight was. I had to ask him the obvious question "would Bristol City be a club you would be interested in managing?" And the answer was and enthusiastic yes. He stated that it was a great location and we should be playing in the Prem. I didn't really have an opinion on Harry as a person, but after spending an evening with him, I've got to say that he is a very down to earth and charitable gentlemen who has a deep passion for the game. He is a million miles away from the character that some people make him out to be. He'd 100% take the Bristol City job and I think we could be a lot worse!!!! He do a far better job than the current post holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepp Blatter Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Honestly mate, she a nice guy. He was doing this all free and had time for everyone. He'd really like the job and was being complete genuine about it. If I were Landsdown I'd at last have the conversation with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Before making comment on Harry, I'd like to know where we stand with FFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Absolutely with Joe Jordan as no 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAGa Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Jordan may have put in a good word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Sepp Blatter said: This evening I was fortunate enough to spend the evening with Harry Redknapp as my company sponsored a charity evening that he organised for a poorly boy. We got speaking about football (obviously) and he asked who I supported. He spoke with genuine respect for Bristol City and how great a club it is. He mentioned that it was ran really well and even spoke about what an important game it tonight was. I had to ask him the obvious question "would Bristol City be a club you would be interested in managing?" And the answer was and enthusiastic yes. He stated that it was a great location and we should be playing in the Prem. I didn't really have an opinion on Harry as a person, but after spending an evening with him, I've got to say that he is a very down to earth and charitable gentlemen who has a deep passion for the game. He is a million miles away from the character that some people make him out to be. He'd 100% take the Bristol City job and I think we could be a lot worse!!!! That could be said of most managers in football mate. Most are torn to shreds by the media and fans. None are angels...but not all are as bad as people make out...especially if like you, you get to meet them. Thing is...managers are judged on performance's rather than being 'nice blokes'. I'm not sure HR would agree to work with the plan the Club have put in place...I'd be very surprised if he did. It wouldn't surprise me though, if the Club changed their stance again though. The mind boggles.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, JHAGa said: Jordan may have put in a good word. What makes you think JJ has a good word to say about this Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, milo1111 said: He do a far better job than the current post holder. Mrs Downend would do a better job than the current job holder, and she knows bu99er all about football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, milo1111 said: He do a far better job than the current post holder. So would my nan and she's been dead for 11 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAGa Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, spudski said: What makes you think JJ has a good word to say about this Club? Going by the fact all the older fans rave about him and that he reportedly regularly comes to Ashton Gate still and lives in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 18 minutes ago, Sepp Blatter said: Honestly mate, she a nice guy. He was doing this all free and had time for everyone. He'd really like the job and was being complete genuine about it. If I were Landsdown I'd at last have the conversation with him. Curious, why the forum name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Get Arry's dog in as finance director..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted February 23, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Lucan said: Looks like we have another famous name on here. Joining the ranks of Chairman Mao, Robert the Bruce and of course Lord Lucan i sometimes wonder how many of the whippersnappers on here know how I am I'll bite, how are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ian M said: I'll bite, how are you? He told me he was a bit stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepp Blatter Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 4 hours ago, havanatopia said: Curious, why the forum name? I honestly have no idea. Just thinking about controversial figures within the game and Sepp Blatter came to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepp Blatter Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Redknapp would surely only come to us if he was paid crazy money and had crazy money to spend. Not gonna happen. See, this is the type of stereotyping I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 5 hours ago, JHAGa said: Going by the fact all the older fans rave about him and that he reportedly regularly comes to Ashton Gate still and lives in the area. He does I've spoken to him a number of times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Rednwhiterob said: Before making comment on Harry, I'd like to know where we stand with FFP. What you're hinting at here is that Harry would spend irresponsibly. He could only spend what the board would sanction, so if he was willing to work within that framework, FFP is for the board to worry about, not the manager. If Harry has spent a lot at previous clubs, that's because the board have allowed him to. Personally I think he is just the sort of person who could have an immediate impact to get us out of this sorry mess. Doesn't seem likely though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 6 hours ago, havanatopia said: He has rather been character assassinated on this forum. ok but hed take a bung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Don Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 He wouldn't be able to spend any money if he was brought on a deal until the end of this season with a review in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Harry Redknapp is an old fashioned manager who is extremely good at it, but these guys want a modern coach - will put a lot of potentials off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Johnson's gone, we'll take that a banker. Give Harry and Joe a short term contract with a massive staying up bonus. They'd kick passion into the team for the final 14 games of the season. If it doesn't work, we've lost nothing we weren't going to lose anyway. As it stands, 12 points from the past 63 available. Which is relegation without touching the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Thompson Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 With FFP anybody know how much money we can afford to pay off coaches and buy new ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 'Arry probably needs the money. He has just bought my brother in law's Nans house in Sandbanks, for cash True dat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepp Blatter Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Woodsy said: 'Arry probably needs the money. He has just bought my brother in law's Nans house in Sandbanks, for cash True dat That is true. High five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sepp Blatter said: That is true. High five. Ha - did he mention it last night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: What you're hinting at here is that Harry would spend irresponsibly. He could only spend what the board would sanction, so if he was willing to work within that framework, FFP is for the board to worry about, not the manager. If Harry has spent a lot at previous clubs, that's because the board have allowed him to. Personally I think he is just the sort of person who could have an immediate impact to get us out of this sorry mess. Doesn't seem likely though. Not quite what I said. But, knowing HR is a manager who likes to bring players in, given our squad size and recent incomings, I just wondered what headroom there would be. HR might be able to do a job here (although he wouldn't be my choice) but if the club cannot meet his requirements due to FFP then we'll have Coppell mk 2. I have no clue where we are on FFP but I'm beginning to get a bit concerned especially if we do find ourselves in League 1 next season. I can't imagine managers would be beating our door down to manage a club with a transfer embargo. Hopefully FFP isn't an issue. But I am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, Rednwhiterob said: Not quite what I said. But, knowing HR is a manager who likes to bring players in, given our squad size and recent incomings, I just wondered what headroom there would be. HR might be able to do a job here (although he wouldn't be my choice) but if the club cannot meet his requirements due to FFP then we'll have Coppell mk 2. I have no clue where we are on FFP but I'm beginning to get a bit concerned especially if we do find ourselves in League 1 next season. I can't imagine managers would be beating our door down to manage a club with a transfer embargo. Hopefully FFP isn't an issue. But I am concerned. We still get the leeway that players we signed in the championship if we go down don't count towards FFP. Coppull also didn't spend that much money, and we had a lot of those journeymen before he joined, he just added a couple to that list. He may of added to the wage bill, but the signings such as Stead and Pitman were by Millen, which in my opinion looking back, we're actually astute signings by a manager with limited budget, Millen, not Coppell. In Coppell we had a manager who had run out of love for the game, simple. He shouldn't of taken the job, but the past is in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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