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Of course, I've just realized that we already have a manager/coach who is able to do things with the team that NP couldn't!

Good point Geoff. IIRC going back there were a few posts suggesting that they could see King as a future coach/manager. Having said that I could also see accusations of "jobs for the boys" had that happened, given our track record e.g. BT and LJ. Given the way things are going, is it beyond the realms of possibility that we could Andy King in charge before the season is out, or would that smack too much of one of appointing Pearson's allies to TPTB and someone who would pick James, thereby triggering a contract extension?

It's sad to read that post from only 6 months ago. I think if we are completely honest none of us expected NP to be here long term, and at the start of this season I expected that a combination of his age and health would mean him not wanting a new contract at the end of this season. With the work he'd put in, I anticipated that come the end of the season we'd be in a good position to attract a decent quality manager to take things on - perhaps being able to do things with the team that NP couldn't because of the financial constraints under which he was forced to work. It is increasingly looking like the club forcing Pearson's departure mid-season has been a massive own goal. Compounded only by the club now finding itself in a no win position, as if things continue to deteriorate on field then sacking Manning will only confirm the flawed decision to sack Pearson and appoint Manning. The danger of not sacking Manning is that it could well continue to unravel all the rebuilding work Pearson undertook in difficult circumstances. Unfortunately this could well turn into the latest version of City's one step forward, two steps back approach. Bristol City - proven exerts at clutching defeat from the jaws of victory!

Back foot, front foot? Erin summed it up perfectly!

It's a guarantee that Robbored will not believe that until it's on the OS!

Cup Final. Play off final. Just what has this got to do with Bristol City?

Bristol City academy graduate Ivor Taylor says " this is the only chance I get to take to the Ashton Gate pitch" , as he bemoans the lack of opportunity given to academy players to break into City's first team during Liam Manning's 30 year stint as head coach! Or, returning to the Ashton Gate pitch for the first time in a while, Bristol City centre back Rob Atkinson reassures fans that he will be fit to play at the start of next season, although the fitness regime since his injury has taken it's toll on his body!

Given that clubs almost bankrupt themselves in the quest to secure promotion to the premier league, almost bankrupt themselves in attempting to be competitive when they get there i and almost bankrupt themselves in attempting to stay in the premier league, just why is the premier league regarded as the "promised land?

That's because the Premier League is the best most lenient league in the world!

Some things in life are bad(1) They can really make you mad(2) Other things just make you swear and curse(3) When you're chewing on life's gristle Don't grumble, give a whistle And this'll help things turn out for the best And Always look on the bright side of life Always look on the light side of life......... ........We could be Rovers!

Remember when Barry Fry was manager at Birmingham and they suffered lots of bad luck, which was put down to a gypsy curse. To exorcise the curse Fry peed in all four corners of the pitch! Come on Manning. You know what you need to do!

Yes, about those sheep .............!

If that's a photo of a top 6 squad then the Princess of Wales must have edited it!

"Man under 50 wears dress, stockings and suspenders and stilettos" would not be news.......... Unless he was a judge or a Member of Parliament.

More so when man under 50 is also wearing a collar and tie!

The twilight zone!

I thought I had it sewn up!

Darn it - we've been stitched up!,

If he goes to manage Man U there will be continuity, as he will still not pick Phil Foden, but will pick Harry McGuire!

No. Go up the other end and snatch all 3 with a 95th minute winner.

This is OTIB remember!

Think we've needed one of those since the 70s!

If this is "what's my line" then I'll guess that you're a High Court judge or a Member of Parliament.