The Humble Realist Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Be interesting to gather views.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Picked the 2nd option, this will be his 3rd transfer window but if there is no real progression by Christmas, unfortunately I think his time will be up. That being said, he is fully capable of improving us and his win % record is actually half decent despite that horrendous run. Could see us finishing around 12-15th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Could have done with a 'will back him as long there is an improvement and consistency next season ' option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 He will be here next season none the less. But to humour this poll, gone end of season. Bring Alex Neil in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I voted the third option, although I still have my reservations. But on balance I now think the benefits of continuity and a coach who knows the squad intimately now outweigh the benefits of yet another change with no guarantees that a new manager would do any better. Johnson will have learnt a lot this season. Those who continue to claim he is "clueless", "out of his depth" and the like appear to base their opinion solely on the very poor spell in the middle of the season whilst completely ignoring his capable management at the end of last season, the beginning of this, and this late part of the season. LJ has a win % at this level as good as any recent manager - even his Dad - which would appear to be an inconvenient truth for some. Following yesterday's win, he now has more wins than defeats overall. He has underachieved this season, but if we finish 17th that's not a million miles from the midtable finish most of us predicted. I'm also willing to give SL credit for sticking with him when most of us would have got rid (myself included). That decision now appears vindicated for this season at least, with recent form that we would have been lauding had the new man we wanted achieved it. Is he the long term solution to lead a play off push? Doubtful to say the least. But I'd stick for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Had to go with contestant number three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 33 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Could have done with a 'will back him as long there is an improvement and consistency next season ' option Think the second option is basically that or at least how I interpreted it when I took that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Just now, JoeAman08 said: Think the second option is basically that or at least how I interpreted it when I took that option. It was the 'no worse' that was the problem !!!! 'No worse' would be , IMHO , a shocking target to set - we will survive by the skin of our teeth this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Johnson out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 3rd option, only sensible path at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Voted the third option but would go with Bob's suggestion. There simply has to be an improvement next season, I'm not demanding playoffs or anything like that but the minimum has to be a comfortable midtable finish that doesn't involve us looking over our shoulder for big parts of the season, we've had that for 2 years running now and it's not enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Between 3 and 4 for me. His losing streaks at all 3 clubs he's managed are a major worry along with the very poor man management etc etc so not confident for next season really . Whereas getting rid at the end of the season and appointing Rosler or Alex Neil I'd fill a lot more secure in our future . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 hour ago, JonDolman said: No one can seriously vote the 5th option. oh yes they can, sack him now he`s going to go eventually so why prolong the long drawn out pain.......but don't let SL pick the next one. though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS10 RED Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Went with option three but if the seasons starts of bad he'd be gone by end of October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, glos old boy said: oh yes they can, sack him now he`s going to go eventually so why prolong the long drawn out pain.......but don't let SL pick the next one. though Be a bit pointless if he was sacked now... 2 games to keep us 'safe' and no real to time to evaluate the squad? genius move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Emperor Palpatine said: Be a bit pointless if he was sacked now... 2 games to keep us 'safe' and no real to time to evaluate the squad? genius move. Bit like the strange situation at Norwich currently Alan Irvine filling in until end of season when new coach will be appointed In meantime they've brought in a guy from Huddersfield , Stuart (something) who is currently 'assessing' all the players and will make 'recommendations' to the new coach when appointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjam!n Ultra Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Sack the end of the season for me. Not praising him for him getting us out of a disastrous situation he put us in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I'm sort of between 2 and 3 - he has the first ten games next season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Never liked the idea of him as manager, still don't. Clean sweep in the summer please... Not gonna happen I know. The least he needs to achieve is play offs next season.. The very least at that, the backing he gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Bit like the strange situation at Norwich currently Alan Irvine filling in until end of season when new coach will be appointed In meantime they've brought in a guy from Huddersfield , Stuart (something) who is currently 'assessing' all the players and will make 'recommendations' to the new coach when appointed Surely if City went down that route themselves it would've been after the Fulham game though. Pemberton to take control while bringing in someone who could make those recommendations. Lansdown backed LJ to the hilt during that run, I wouldn't think he'd sack him now or the end of the season after an upturn in form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Option 3. He seems quite a streaky manager though, let's see if, hope he can improve on this trait next year. Also this season... Hell of a lot to be learnt from it. Let's hope he will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Just now, Emperor Palpatine said: Surely if City went down that route themselves it would've been after the Fulham game though. Pemberton to take control while bringing in someone who could make those recommendations. Lansdown backed LJ to the hilt during that run, I wouldn't think he'd sack him now or the end of the season after an upturn in form Oh no , wasn't suggesting such , anything but Was just pointing out the current situation at Norwich which all seems a bit strange - can only think they have someone lined up whose in contract until end of season or are eyeing someone up in that regard , otherwise why wait until end of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Should be another choice...... no point in voting as SL has made his choice and Johnson will be in charge as long as he wants him and I don't have a say but would like him out ASAP but don't really want another year of struggle just to I get my wish so I'll just stick to supporting my team and see what happens Although I guess that may be too long to put as choice 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsober Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, JonDolman said: No one can seriously vote the 5th option. yes this is OTIB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: It was the 'no worse' that was the problem !!!! 'No worse' would be , IMHO , a shocking target to set - we will survive by the skin of our teeth this season True it could use some revision. We aren't far from that anyway. We see out two of the who knows how many games we lead and we are about 14th at least. It's a real shame we had that horrid run because of we'd have even been average over that stretch we'd probably be a top 12 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Emperor Palpatine said: Be a bit pointless if he was sacked now... 2 games to keep us 'safe' and no real to time to evaluate the squad? genius move. but a new man would get all summer to get a squad together......aint gonna happen in real life......same again next season it is then, but without Tammy ...SL will stick with his man lets see where that takes us shall we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I found it difficult to decide between options 2 & 3. Went with option 2 in the end. LJ will certainly be under pressure next time we have a barren run of results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I was torn between 3 and 4. Then I remembered how indifferent I still feel at the moment. I'm pleased for SL that his loyalty seemingly paid off for now(with the emphasis on 'for now') but I can't sum it up any better than @Benjam!n Ultra said above, he shouldn't get any praise for getting us out of the shit position we should have never been in in the first place. And that's not even considering some of the most embarrassing constant public dressing down of players that I've ever seen and never want to see at this club again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 The leauge is difficault. Mr Smith or Mr Robinson or whatever. LJ or another manager? No one can predict next season with or without LJ. Hope that we can do well. If we start with one win out of 12 the manager will go, hope it dont happen. If it is LJ or Wenger i support City anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Let's be honest the majority are contented though not overly happy following survival. There are massive red flags for next year, no Tammy, goals conceded still too high, lack of width and massive inconsistencies. He is going to be under pressure from game one, if there's a poor August, the clouds will be back and pressure will be sky high again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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