Bob Binalong Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I have been an avid reader of OTIB and a very occasional contributor for several years but I must say now, I have had enough and I’m off. The forum has been completely taken over by people who profess to hate Lee Johnson and everything about the club. Not a topic is posted on here that does not attract somebody who blames LJ, Bristol Sport or Steve Lansdown for it. The final straw for me was when LJ was criticised for what he SAID in the Geoff Twentyman interview BEFORE it had taken place. Every topic seems to degenerate into a diatribe on at least one of the following, He: · was a useless footballer who only got into any side because his father was the manager · is a bad coach · is too short · won’t publicly confess to every mistake he makes · didn’t get every team selection right · didn’t get any substitutions right · signed over 30 players for millions of pounds, none of whom are any good · only has a half decent team because Cotterill left him the spine · giggles · oversaw a fall off in form · uses long words and jargon · didn’t get us promoted · stopped us enjoying a season long fight against relegation · introduced Southville parking restrictions (good job we didn’t get promoted then) · prevented us getting a train station at Ashton Halt · ruined the Metrobus and the Park and Ride · measures the grass · uses drones · fools bookies into making him a low priced option for managerial vacancies · was responsible for the relegation of Barnsley and Oldham Add to that the constant harping on that Bristol Sport has drained the soul from our club by: Developing the ground beyond all recognition to one that is the envy of many in the Premier League Upgrading training facilities Taking away the fun of queuing next to the dustbins and outside the smelly toilets to buy and eat an indifferent pie Removing the pleasure of standing for an hour in the rain before kick off so that you could get pushed around and get an imperfect view of a match Providing a pitch that looks as good in May as it did in August Removing the fun of attending matches with the prime reason of inflicting GBH on anyone who looked remotely like an opposition supporter (What fun we had in the 1970s and 80s) Replacing coded tin sheets with WiFi and loud speaker announcements to get half time scores Employing people who wear suits. How much better life was when clubs were run by inarticulate former players who learnt about management by heading a heavy leather ball for 15 years Bringing highest crowds ever in the all-seating era Changing things Steve Lansdown is also completely flawed because he: doesn’t understand football won’t spend money and always takes the cheap option won’t break FFP rules won’t spend money on linguists makes us pay more for season tickets (easier to spend other people’s money) sacks people we like lives in Guernsey only employs Yes Men only employs his son employs Mark Ashton appointed LJ won’t sack LJ And just before I go why must you all ‘hate’ and ‘despise’ or ‘detest’ other clubs and managers. I don’t hate the Gas but I get a real buzz when they lose and when they are relegated. Similarly I would have smiled if Fulham had beaten Cardiff/Colin to automatic promotion. It’s more schadenfreude. Perhaps that is too long a word for most of you on here who seem to think that writing **** and **** isn’t swearing. Bob Binalong has left the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 This is the forum equivalent of a teenager posting a Facebook status saying they're deleting their profile to see if their mates beg them to stay. Bye then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 U ok Hun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Is that his real name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I think someone needs a cuddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Win some and lose some. Is Bob Binalong a snowflake as per thread discussion yesterday? My goodness, if I'd got upset at every time I've been proved wrong or sworn at by colleagues and friends, I'd have commited suicide about sixty fifty years ago at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 My God! Now that you list it all like that, it's really worse than I thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Cheerio. Cheerio. Cheerio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 It's all here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, Super said: Is that his real name? No, his real name is Robert Binalong . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I'm not down with the kids anymore. Does that OP qualify as being a snowflake or a gammon? I struggle to keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I'm going to be keeping posting for the time being but, if I ever choose to stop posting, I will be sure to make a thread announcing it. Unless I've already stopped posting by that point. On that note, this thread has made me aware that I am not sure about anyone else's intentions around posting. If anyone else has decided to continue posting, I'd be really grateful if you'd announce that below, just so we're all aware of what everyone is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I'm afraid I agree, with most of what's been said. This forum is not fit for purpose anymore. And I for one am fed up with the teenage rants that are frequently posted. What happened to intelligent debate? I rarely post these days, and only occasionally bother to log in at all! It's a shame, but I definitely think it's got worse over the last few years. And I for one don't need the negativity in my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Bob, it's a forum and if you felt so strongly you could have argued your points on the relevant threads rather than flouncing off with a departing rant. As it is you haven't contributed enough to OTIB to be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Probably an under-25, right @Robbored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Bye. Sorry, who are you again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Unless there's been a name change here, this is the first time I can remember Bob posting I agree with plenty that he says though, but wouldn't it be boring if we all agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Look, if it's his ball he's entitled to take it home, after all Gary's been calling him in for his tea for some time now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 10 minutes ago, Gratbot said: Probably an under-25, right @Robbored? Unlikely - too articulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Ta ra then. Hilariously a lot of the points in your first tirade are well articulated criticisms of LJ as a manager/head coach/coach. Instead of storming off the forum in a huff you could've argued the case in a mature manner befitting a normal adult. Instead you'd rather throw your toys out the pram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 51 minutes ago, Bob Binalong said: · was a useless footballer who only got into any side because his father was the manager Good Players dont become always become good managers. So that is pure bullshit. · is a bad coach Decent Coach, Below-average manager. · is too short Can apply to anyone. · won’t publicly confess to every mistake he makes He doesnt confess to any mistakes! · didn’t get every team selection right Applies to any manager. The issue is his selections from Jan onwards have been crap. Paterson shouldve been dropped due to his performances every game bar Sheff Utd. · didn’t get any substitutions right Not recently i.e. Millwall, Brentford, Forest, Hull. · signed over 30 players for millions of pounds, none of whom are any good Of whom 5 have shown they're good enough, debeatably. · only has a half decent team because Cotterill left him the spine Sums it up tbh. He still hasnt sorted out CM, RB, or GK. · giggles He does. Nervously usually. · oversaw a fall off in form Try car crash. · uses long words and jargon The term is management speak. And he does, usually to avoid giving factual information or answering GT's questions. Get enough of that off MPs. · didn’t get us promoted I don't have an issue with that. But play offs would of been a nice finish. · stopped us enjoying a season long fight against relegation He did. And that's one of the few areas where he gets credit. · introduced Southville parking restrictions (good job we didn’t get promoted then) Think thats more people bashing the council. · prevented us getting a train station at Ashton Halt Council. · ruined the Metrobus and the Park and Ride Council. · measures the grass Err.. · uses drones ... · fools bookies into making him a low priced option for managerial vacancies Add to that the constant harping on that Bristol Sport has drained the soul from our club by: All petty whining. Main contentious issues relate to ticket pricing and fan communication (FAN, Adam Baker, etc.) Steve Lansdown is also completely flawed because he: only employs Yes Men employs Mark Ashton appointed LJ won’t sack LJ On statistical evidence and facts, these four points are debatably true. Arguably as stated the ticket pricing is more likely Bristol Sport. (JL) And just before I go why must you all ‘hate’ and ‘despise’ or ‘detest’ other clubs and managers. I wouldn't say I hate or despise another manager or club outside Rovers, Cardiff, and Swindon. Bob Binalong has left the building Goodbye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Using a rare post to ruffle the feathers of the old boys club. I like it, and it's obviously worked. You should have posted more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I thought he talked a lot of sense, shame he's now gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Ta ra then. Hilariously a lot of the points in your first tirade are well articulated criticisms of LJ as a manager/head coach/coach. Instead of storming off the forum in a huff you could've argued the case in a mature manner befitting a normal adult. Instead you'd rather throw your toys out the pram. I could have sworn you said you were also going to take a break from the forum a few days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 55 minutes ago, Bob Binalong said: I have been an avid reader of OTIB and a very occasional contributor for several years but I must say now, I have had enough and I’m off. The forum has been completely taken over by people who profess to hate Lee Johnson and everything about the club. Not a topic is posted on here that does not attract somebody who blames LJ, Bristol Sport or Steve Lansdown for it. The final straw for me was when LJ was criticised for what he SAID in the Geoff Twentyman interview BEFORE it had taken place. Every topic seems to degenerate into a diatribe on at least one of the following, He: · was a useless footballer who only got into any side because his father was the manager · is a bad coach · is too short · won’t publicly confess to every mistake he makes · didn’t get every team selection right · didn’t get any substitutions right · signed over 30 players for millions of pounds, none of whom are any good · only has a half decent team because Cotterill left him the spine · giggles · oversaw a fall off in form · uses long words and jargon · didn’t get us promoted · stopped us enjoying a season long fight against relegation · introduced Southville parking restrictions (good job we didn’t get promoted then) · prevented us getting a train station at Ashton Halt · ruined the Metrobus and the Park and Ride · measures the grass · uses drones · fools bookies into making him a low priced option for managerial vacancies · was responsible for the relegation of Barnsley and Oldham Add to that the constant harping on that Bristol Sport has drained the soul from our club by: Developing the ground beyond all recognition to one that is the envy of many in the Premier League Upgrading training facilities Taking away the fun of queuing next to the dustbins and outside the smelly toilets to buy and eat an indifferent pie Removing the pleasure of standing for an hour in the rain before kick off so that you could get pushed around and get an imperfect view of a match Providing a pitch that looks as good in May as it did in August Removing the fun of attending matches with the prime reason of inflicting GBH on anyone who looked remotely like an opposition supporter (What fun we had in the 1970s and 80s) Replacing coded tin sheets with WiFi and loud speaker announcements to get half time scores Employing people who wear suits. How much better life was when clubs were run by inarticulate former players who learnt about management by heading a heavy leather ball for 15 years Bringing highest crowds ever in the all-seating era Changing things Steve Lansdown is also completely flawed because he: doesn’t understand football won’t spend money and always takes the cheap option won’t break FFP rules won’t spend money on linguists makes us pay more for season tickets (easier to spend other people’s money) sacks people we like lives in Guernsey only employs Yes Men only employs his son employs Mark Ashton appointed LJ won’t sack LJ And just before I go why must you all ‘hate’ and ‘despise’ or ‘detest’ other clubs and managers. I don’t hate the Gas but I get a real buzz when they lose and when they are relegated. Similarly I would have smiled if Fulham had beaten Cardiff/Colin to automatic promotion. It’s more schadenfreude. Perhaps that is too long a word for most of you on here who seem to think that writing **** and **** isn’t swearing. Bob Binalong has left the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Bob, it's a forum and if you felt so strongly you could have argued your points on the relevant threads rather than flouncing off with a departing rant. As it is you haven't contributed enough to OTIB to be missed. You can't argue, debate any point as long as it's in favour of sacking Lee, The Owner, The MD, or anything else that is rotten to the Core with this club. Time some actually tested their City credentials if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Newquay-Red said: I could have sworn you said you were also going to take a break from the forum a few days ago? Got us bang to rights there haha! Wasn't wrapped up in a tirade throwing my toys out the pram though. Said I wanted a break from everything City related, including OTIB. The OTIB part didnt last long but I'll be staying away from City for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 59 minutes ago, Bob Binalong said: I have been an avid reader of OTIB and a very occasional contributor for several years but I must say now, I have had enough and I’m off. The forum has been completely taken over by people who profess to hate Lee Johnson and everything about the club. Not a topic is posted on here that does not attract somebody who blames LJ, Bristol Sport or Steve Lansdown for it. The final straw for me was when LJ was criticised for what he SAID in the Geoff Twentyman interview BEFORE it had taken place. Every topic seems to degenerate into a diatribe on at least one of the following, He: · was a useless footballer who only got into any side because his father was the manager · is a bad coach · is too short · won’t publicly confess to every mistake he makes · didn’t get every team selection right · didn’t get any substitutions right · signed over 30 players for millions of pounds, none of whom are any good · only has a half decent team because Cotterill left him the spine · giggles · oversaw a fall off in form · uses long words and jargon · didn’t get us promoted · stopped us enjoying a season long fight against relegation · introduced Southville parking restrictions (good job we didn’t get promoted then) · prevented us getting a train station at Ashton Halt · ruined the Metrobus and the Park and Ride · measures the grass · uses drones · fools bookies into making him a low priced option for managerial vacancies · was responsible for the relegation of Barnsley and Oldham Add to that the constant harping on that Bristol Sport has drained the soul from our club by: Developing the ground beyond all recognition to one that is the envy of many in the Premier League Upgrading training facilities Taking away the fun of queuing next to the dustbins and outside the smelly toilets to buy and eat an indifferent pie Removing the pleasure of standing for an hour in the rain before kick off so that you could get pushed around and get an imperfect view of a match Providing a pitch that looks as good in May as it did in August Removing the fun of attending matches with the prime reason of inflicting GBH on anyone who looked remotely like an opposition supporter (What fun we had in the 1970s and 80s) Replacing coded tin sheets with WiFi and loud speaker announcements to get half time scores Employing people who wear suits. How much better life was when clubs were run by inarticulate former players who learnt about management by heading a heavy leather ball for 15 years Bringing highest crowds ever in the all-seating era Changing things Steve Lansdown is also completely flawed because he: doesn’t understand football won’t spend money and always takes the cheap option won’t break FFP rules won’t spend money on linguists makes us pay more for season tickets (easier to spend other people’s money) sacks people we like lives in Guernsey only employs Yes Men only employs his son employs Mark Ashton appointed LJ won’t sack LJ And just before I go why must you all ‘hate’ and ‘despise’ or ‘detest’ other clubs and managers. I don’t hate the Gas but I get a real buzz when they lose and when they are relegated. Similarly I would have smiled if Fulham had beaten Cardiff/Colin to automatic promotion. It’s more schadenfreude. Perhaps that is too long a word for most of you on here who seem to think that writing **** and **** isn’t swearing. Bob Binalong has left the building Post of the year... see you lot of whingers , take note, banged to rights. Ha! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Got to agree with many here, if you don’t like what’s said then speak out. If you find topics boring, then create one, it couldn’t be easier. Argue, debate, put your point forward...but at least have an opinion. There is nothing worse in my opinion than sitting back and saying nothing and then finally logging on to moan or criticise those that do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Got us bang to rights there haha! Wasn't wrapped up in a tirade throwing my toys out the pram though. Said I wanted a break from everything City related, including OTIB. The OTIB part didnt last long but I'll be staying away from City for a bit. Oi! The expression banged to rights was mine...cheek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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