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I agree with this. However, I think most people have no idea what realistic changes could be made. And there was very little clear consensus anyway on the managerial choices. "Sack the board" is a meaningless request as nobody can sack them but themselves. I'm clutching at straws myself for what could/should be done. All I do know is that our turnover of players is shocking. I don't think any player who comes here believes they are coming into a cohesive unit with a strong ethic. Half the players at any one time are newcomers. Add the threat of relegation and self-preservation is the most likely objective. "If/when we get relegated what opportunities do I have elsewhere at other clubs?". I don't recall seeing the team really getting up for it, straining every sinew, focusing their anger and energy over 90 minutes. I don't want to see individually talented players as such, I want to see a team where the total is greater than the sum of the parts in League 1. This can only happen where a manager knows his stuff and the players play for the team and not their agents or careers. How can it be that so many less experienced, lesser funded teams are above us in this division? Its application and desire. Maybe we've got a manager to do it for us now, though I still very much doubt we've got the players who have it between the ears, let alone the footballing talent.

That's the first time I've seen steve and been unimpressed. Thought he has lost the plot a little, and a little bit of my respect (not that he would care about that!). The passion was still there, but this time it seemed misguided, and he appeared slightly deluded and in denial.

I hope a Bristol United never happens...It would be a plastic club to me, and it would mean having to support a different team than Bristol City, something I don't think I could ever do...

A really good interview with the major shareholder this afternoon! I'm sure there will be a link put up soon, however the main points! Bristol City costs a huge amount of money, SL makes up the shortfall He does get upset about some of the (undue) criticism He has felt like walking away at times, but will not as he is commited to Bristol City FC and the new stadium AG redevelopment is most likely but AV not ruled out Bristol Rugby will be played at AG/AV Money is available to SC and he will back his manager Invited people to come down to speak with the club if they have a genuine concern rather than post faceless comments on this and other internet forums Bloke sounded very passionate and intent on shutting a few people up! Hope it Works!

Do most club owners turn up at the pub pre-game, Phant? I don't think Steve L is more distant than others; let's face it, nowadays half of them can barely speak English!

people are quick to critise but are not forth coming with solutions, If there is such discontent as some of these posts make out why isn't there fan protests sack the board chants from the stands and people getting together to see what can be done, like at hull cardiff portsmouth chester newcastle man united and the countless other clubs fans that try to do something about boards they don't like, The last time there was real protests in the stands that I can remember was against Laycock when Pulis was in charge, Stop talking and do something if you want things to change

Good morning. I would like to impress upon all fans, disappointed by the lack of response from the club to their written letters, the importance of including a Stamped Addressed Envelope with their letter, if they really, really want a reply. Can I also remind all nostalgic, middle aged fans, that Mr Terence Cooper used to spend too much time writing to fans, when he should instead have been out organising the defence on the training pitch. A case of serious neglect at the time. Lastly, might I be so bold as to suggest that these complaints become magnified in their intensity and the perceived slight received to the spurned, as they see themmselves, when the team is doing sh1te. A run of poor form that cannot be entirely the fault of the owner and his besieged board. Plus, it is worth remembering, that young Jon has possibly never written a letter in his life, innit. Apart from the one to Santa. Who does leave him a reply, but not the bloody things he asks for (sound keeper, centre half, striker, some luck etc...) If you are of a mind to go looking for things to be upset by, a football club is a good place to start. Just remember the SAE, please?

They have deserved it, sure Clarke was taking the piss when he said England have put up a fight. Fair play to Stokes he played so well for one so young.

I think fans should not have any say in the running of a football club. And if this forum is anything to go by, if I was chairman then I wouldn't bother replying to any of you either!

He says that the press "pulled the board apart unceremoniously" after they sacked SOD and that's why they took the "deliberate decision" to stay away from the SC press conference. He then goes on to say they have always made themselves available to the press and always will. Which press pulled the board apart? The BEP? Really? Come on! If that is true it's rather pathetic. What is clear form the interview is that he spends a lot of time reading stuff on the internet and that he'd prefer people not to post faceless comments but to "come in and have a cup of coffee". Again, really? It's BS. He also seems very proud of the massive footballing experience there is on the board and specifies that KD and he have been around since 1996 accumulating much footballing experience. But neither of them are learning from the experience and they are making the same mistakes time and time again. And as for the Chairman of a club not needing to be a public figure, he completely misses the point. Every board needs members who offer a different perspective and can provide genuine challenge to the status quo. KD may work very hard "behind the scenes" but that is exactly NOT what a Chairman needs to be doing. Very depressing listening - and sad too because the guy obviously cares passionately. He really really really needs to get some people on that board who can provide the leadership we so desperately lack.

Christ, he's coming across badly at the moment. I've spent years defending him and I've turned. FFS I hate feeling so dejected about this club already.

I wish people would stop attacking the best thing that has happened to Bristol City for years STEVE LANSDOWN,he has given us all his time and his money for years giving us promotion play-off final and many great memory's to look back on and in the future a new stadium so please back the guy don't knock him.

I've no issues with SL, I have major issues with his Son and Dawe.