foghornred Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 With all the talk about Kodjia and Flint leaving it comes as no surprise but the one person that we should be worried about is our manager Lee Johnson. He is becoming one of the most astute in the league,the way that he changed the game on Saturday was a masterclass and its not the first time that he has done it, Fulham away last season comes to mind. I can see a premiership team thinking that he is worth a go young and English,there are not many about,we should get him on a long term contract as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, foghornred said: With all the talk about Kodjia and Flint leaving it comes as no surprise but the one person that we should be worried about is our manager Lee Johnson. He is becoming one of the most astute in the league,the way that he changed the game on Saturday was a masterclass and its not the first time that he has done it, Fulham away last season comes to mind. I can see a premiership team thinking that he is worth a go young and English,there are not many about,we should get him on a long term contract as soon as possible. He'd be an idiot to join that merry go round right now before he's proved himself a little more, he has the backing and a chance to do something special with a club he loves. He certainly isn't an an idiot, he also seems to be someone with a long term view so think we'll be OK for a while. We're lucky to have him and hope that we are a long term project before he gets his 'big move'. I expect, and hope, he reaches the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Huddersfield fans might be thinking the same thing! I expect if we are top 6 by the time the first wave of sackings come in our league there may be a slight chance he would go if a bigger champ club like derby came calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 13 minutes ago, RumRed said: He'd be an idiot to join that merry go round right now before he's proved himself a little more, he has the backing and a chance to do something special with a club he loves. He certainly isn't an an idiot, he also seems to be someone with a long term view so think we'll be OK for a while. We're lucky to have him and hope that we are a long term project before he gets his 'big move'. I expect, and hope, he reaches the top. A key selling point LJ and MA have mentioned in attracting players is the stability we have with a billionaire Bristol backer. Aside from Middlesbrough I can't see any reason to leave right now until he has cemented his reputation by delivering something tangible. It will be a measure of the club's success that LJ can leave because we as a club will have defined our identity and ethos and recruit a replacement on that basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 9 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Huddersfield fans might be thinking the same thing! I expect if we are top 6 by the time the first wave of sackings come in our league there may be a slight chance he would go if a bigger champ club like derby came calling. No chance, he's been groomed for this and the support from the board's there. He'll go at some point of course but I hope that when he does its to one of the top 10 prem teams. He's not going to jump ship to a so called bigger team in the champ. It feels as if we are actually building something for once and he's the foundation of this, and I would imagine he knows. May go sour but I bloody hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 He's not going anywhere because he has only just started on "Project BCFC" and he'd be a fool to leave at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 3 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: He's not going anywhere because he has only just started on "Project BCFC" and he'd be a fool to leave at this stage. Agreed and he most certainly isn't a fool. I liked his appointment from the start and it's obvious he has SL's backing. All those calling for a big name in our hour of need last season have been proved wrong, we needed someone who loves the club, is young, and most importantly the board trust. Just look at this window, he's been handed the keys to Ashton Gate along with MA etc and they've done sterling work. He's in it for the long haul and I think for the first time for decades he'll be given the chance to see it through. Happy times to be a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben4BCFC Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I'd like to believe he's an Eddie Howe type, minus the Burnley exit. A young manager who we've invested in, who has a real connection to the club and the fans, and who wants to make this club something it hasn't been for a long long time. I'd like to see him here for the long haul. Patience and trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympsham Red Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Please feel free to prove me wrong everyone, but I struggle to remember the last time a Championship manager with no Premier League experience left a Champ club for the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 6 hours ago, Ben4BCFC said: I'd like to believe he's an Eddie Howe type, minus the Burnley exit. A young manager who we've invested in, who has a real connection to the club and the fans, and who wants to make this club something it hasn't been for a long long time. I'd like to see him here for the long haul. Patience and trust. That's how I see the situation and Eddie Howe is the ideal comparison. Can see LJ being here a long time providing the club continues moving forward and achieves Premier League status and are able to stay there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 The one person we can least "afford" to lose is surely Steve Lansdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 5 hours ago, Lympsham Red said: Please feel free to prove me wrong everyone, but I struggle to remember the last time a Championship manager with no Premier League experience left a Champ club for the PL. Exactly. Never going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 5 hours ago, Lympsham Red said: Please feel free to prove me wrong everyone, but I struggle to remember the last time a Championship manager with no Premier League experience left a Champ club for the PL. There was Paulo di Canio, remember him? He didn't even have Championship experience. Then there's Gus Poyet. Good job Lee isn't Leeandro Johanssen, or we'd need to keep a close eye on things at Sunderland.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Let's face it. If a (decent) premiership club came looking, he'd be off in a shot. This said, I can't see a decent premiership club coming for him until he's proven himself in the Championship - i.e. got us promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I don`t think we need to worry at all TBH. He`s here for the long haul and provided he doesn`t fall out with Sir Steve his future is secure. I honestly believe the way he wants to manage in the prem at the moment is by getting us there. Five years down the line, who knows? It will depend on where his stock sits at the time, will he be Eddie Howe or Paul Tisdale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reformed_red Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Steve Bruce, Steve McClaren, Roberto Mancini, Tim Sherwood, Marcelo Biesla, Laurent Blanc, Fabio Capello, Steve Clarke, Paul Clement. Lots of names, some bigger than others. Should be a long enough list of out of work managers (but very reputable managers) to satisfy most Premiership / Top-end Championship clubs should the merry-go-round start fairly soon. Little Lee loves it here, has just been backed arguably more than any other manager in the history of the club, has the new (updated) stadium. Some top drawer players in his squad for this level, plus some very exciting young players to work with and nurture. I cannot see for the life of me, unless it all goes wrong for Jose, why Lee would leave for any other club for at least this season, and most likely next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 He loves the area and isn't under any pressure here, not like the dodgy owners elsewhere. Can't see him going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Think Mark Ashton would be a bigger loss to be honest!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 The Chairman. If he left we'd be 'properly ****ed'. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokes7 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 No one bite my head off because I'm not suggesting it but the way Lee can change formations tactics in games is what England is crying out for unlike the drool we've had in charge sticking to one formation and when things go wrong not knowing how to change it, As for city his heart is with us so would take a big big club to praise him away if ever he's here for the "project" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Interesting OP. I think the whole point of what's happening here at City is that bar a disaster, LJ & SL have a longer term plan to bring sustained success and change the whole ethos of the club. How many Prem teams can afford to implement such a plan, whilst in the Prem ? If anything, it might be a big club who drop out of the Prem and are looking for a new direction with patience. Our history has us in an almost unique position where there isn't an urgency for Prem/Europe/Silverware. As long as we are progressing & improving, LJ will be afforded the time to see the job through here. I guess the best we can hope for is that at some point we will feel the need for a new face to take us on to the next level. Otherwise, LJ could be our own little Arsene Wenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Good post @Bar BS3 In terms of succession planning were LJ to go, then maybe Gary O'Neil has management aspirations? They way he manages a game suggests he has potential. Still can't see LJ moving anytime soon as long as there in some progression on the pitch. Mid table and a season bedding in the current bumper crop of players will be enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 13 hours ago, foghornred said: With all the talk about Kodjia and Flint leaving it comes as no surprise but the one person that we should be worried about is our manager Lee Johnson. He is becoming one of the most astute in the league,the way that he changed the game on Saturday was a masterclass and its not the first time that he has done it, Fulham away last season comes to mind. I can see a premiership team thinking that he is worth a go young and English,there are not many about,we should get him on a long term contract as soon as possible. Still learning the ropes..wouldn't think we have any worrys as yet-needs this job to go well for a couple of years-wasnt it just 'a rocket' at half time Saturday that woke 'em up??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 5 hours ago, Taxi for Rennie said: The Chairman. If he left we'd be 'properly ****ed'. Uncle TFR Chairman or Owner ? Not sure anybody would even notice if the Chairman left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 14 hours ago, foghornred said: With all the talk about Kodjia and Flint leaving it comes as no surprise but the one person that we should be worried about is our manager Lee Johnson. He is becoming one of the most astute in the league,the way that he changed the game on Saturday was a masterclass and its not the first time that he has done it, Fulham away last season comes to mind. I can see a premiership team thinking that he is worth a go young and English,there are not many about,we should get him on a long term contract as soon as possible. Let's see how he goes in his first full season with us first. Doing a decent job so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evocare Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Calm down Lee is going nowhere he has prophesy to fulfil and it will be fulfilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 12 hours ago, reformed_red said: Steve Bruce, Steve McClaren, Roberto Mancini, Tim Sherwood, Marcelo Biesla, Laurent Blanc, Fabio Capello, Steve Clarke, Paul Clement. Lots of names, some bigger than others. Should be a long enough list of out of work managers (but very reputable managers) to satisfy most Premiership / Top-end Championship clubs should the merry-go-round start fairly soon. Steve Clarke was at Ashton Gate on Saturday - on Villa's bench - he's Di Matteo's assistant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatwasclose Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Please let the international break end... Brace yourself for more threads like this never going to happen, he's turned around our form back end of a season and has won 3 out of 5 games. Great start but with managers like Rafa and Di Mateo who have won Champions league and still managing in the championship I doubt he will be off to the prem anytime soon unless it's with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reformed_red Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 16 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Steve Clarke was at Ashton Gate on Saturday - on Villa's bench - he's Di Matteo's assistant... Ahhhh - I wondered who that bloke was, my bad. I thought it was part of the club's initiative to allow homeless people access to football stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Shame there isn't a transfer window for managers as well. On a side note.. Why are people still calling the Premiership? It hasn't been called that for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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