Major Isewater Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Listen to any Watford player speak about the changes their new boss has made and it sounds simple - discipline, clarity, respect. But that is precisely the point. Pearson's message is a simple one; clear, laser-focused and all the more powerful for it. Have a nosey on the BBC site the article is very interesting. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51105166 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Another one who wasn’t deemed good enough for our club by the wise ones on here - what he’s done for Watford already is nothing short of incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Clarity is the siginificant word. Watford are playing to their strengths. Does anyone believe that our players receive clear instruction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Xiled said: Clarity is the siginificant word. Watford are playing to their strengths. Does anyone believe that our players receive clear instruction? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Listen to any Watford player speak about the changes their new boss has made and it sounds simple - discipline, clarity, respect. But that is precisely the point. Pearson's message is a simple one; clear, laser-focused and all the more powerful for it. Have a nosey on the BBC site the article is very interesting. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51105166 Interesting one NP, because we can all imagine him on the training ground or in the dressing room being very clear what he wants, yet he sometimes talks a load of shit in interviews. He’s admitted that he had media training, so take him out of his football comfort zone and he can sound a bit of a bluffer at times. Good manager though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Xiled said: Clarity is the siginificant word. Watford are playing to their strengths. Does anyone believe that our players receive clear instruction? I can imagine our coaching team delivering instructions by Microsoft excel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Badger08 said: No idea. Nobody has an idea until a player says otherwise. Apart from that, it's compete guesswork. Just because the players aren't performing, doesn't mean LJ isn't giving a clear message. It could be anything. Maybe the players are having an internal rift? Just because they are all smiles for the camera, it means nothing. What happens on that side of the football club, us mortals (not Frozen Robin) have absolutely no idea whats going on. It's complete guesswork, conspiracy theories and fantasy. Does anyone know what Pato put in that WhatsApp group? Could that have been a trigger for some internal problem that has started a slump? The dates match up I think. Could be anything, absolutely anything. Then its the job of the Manager/Head Coach/ Owner to sort it out, whatever it is . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Badger08 said: You say that, but if people are arguing, people are arguing. He isn't jesus. People are people, if personalities don't fit, they don't fit no matter how much due diligence you do. Anyway, pointless having a discussion about it as its all a bit fantasy. Fingers crossed for saturday, 3 points and a playoff spot. I get the feeling this on one of LJ's most important games as Bristol City manager, and the pressure is coming from the fans. :laugh: "He isn't jesus" I'm enjoy the deflection gymnastics some fans do to avoid any potential blame being on LJ. Keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Badger08 said: No idea. Nobody has an idea until a player says otherwise. Apart from that, it's compete guesswork. Just because the players aren't performing, doesn't mean LJ isn't giving a clear message. It could be anything. Maybe the players are having an internal rift? Just because they are all smiles for the camera, it means nothing. What happens on that side of the football club, us mortals (not Frozen Robin) have absolutely no idea whats going on. It's complete guesswork, conspiracy theories and fantasy. Does anyone know what Pato put in that WhatsApp group? Could that have been a trigger for some internal problem that has started a slump? The dates match up I think. Could be anything, absolutely anything. What’s the Paterson WhatsApp story? I think I’ve missed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Listen to any Watford player speak about the changes their new boss has made and it sounds simple - discipline, clarity, respect. But that is precisely the point. Pearson's message is a simple one; clear, laser-focused and all the more powerful for it. Have a nosey on the BBC site the article is very interesting. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51105166 There’s no way Lansdown would hire a Pearson style manager. No way Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Xiled said: Clarity is the siginificant word. Watford are playing to their strengths. Does anyone believe that our players receive clear instruction? Oh they recieve clear instructions no doubt about that, they just recieve far too many clear instructions, that's the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT BCFC Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 The ruthless sacking of manager approach certainly has worked well for Watford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Harry said: What’s the Paterson WhatsApp story? I think I’ve missed that one. We are waiting for Jason and Bryn to spill the beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, Harry said: What’s the Paterson WhatsApp story? I think I’ve missed that one. It was a joke about the play offs, but LJ missed it. That was awful i'm sorry. I wont return to this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Badger08 said: No idea. Nobody has an idea until a player says otherwise. Apart from that, it's compete guesswork. Just because the players aren't performing, doesn't mean LJ isn't giving a clear message. It could be anything. Maybe the players are having an internal rift? Just because they are all smiles for the camera, it means nothing. What happens on that side of the football club, us mortals (not Frozen Robin) have absolutely no idea whats going on. It's complete guesswork, conspiracy theories and fantasy. Does anyone know what Pato put in that WhatsApp group? Could that have been a trigger for some internal problem that has started a slump? The dates match up I think. Could be anything, absolutely anything. I think the evidence that we definitely have would point towards a lack of clarity: Constant formation changes Regular team/squad changes Pre-match tactic changes (pressing or posession or passing game or longball...) Playing to negate the opposition's strengths rather than attempting to impose our style of play Wholesale changes during a match (usually when we're chasing the game) Humerous but often bizarre post-match explanations for what went wrong Signing players who are "for the future" but immediately become first team regulars Signing first team players who drift so far out of contention we forget that they were signed The regular use of our "identity" - something that literally nobody who has watched us play this season can describe So if you accept any of the above, give me some resons why you think he would he would offer clarity to the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Badger08 said: Can't argue with that to be fair. I'm in a mood because I'm not expecting a great showing against Barnsley!! Pre-match tension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 53 minutes ago, Badger08 said: You say that, but if people are arguing, people are arguing. He isn't jesus. People are people, if personalities don't fit, they don't fit no matter how much due diligence you do. Anyway, pointless having a discussion about it as its all a bit fantasy. Fingers crossed for saturday, 3 points and a playoff spot. I get the feeling this on one of LJ's most important games as Bristol City manager, and the pressure is coming from the fans. Badger 08, of course it is, we are the ones from cradle to grave who support and pay our money to Bristol City FC and time after time we are fed BS from the people in Ivory Towers who run our beloved club, for Gods sake, myself for example have been watching them for 62 + years and once or twice in my life I have been rewarded for my commitment to them, not Arsenal, not Man Utd. I get sick of being bought drinks on holiday from well meaning people who when we talk football, I tell them who I support and they say Bristol City................nice little club !!! I want to see a club that achieves not bloody well just talks about it and a Head Coach that blames everything but himself . I want to see WINNERS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Another one who wasn’t deemed good enough for our club by the wise ones on here - what he’s done for Watford already is nothing short of incredible He’s done well so far . A long way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Lew-T said: I can imagine our coaching team delivering instructions by Microsoft excel. More likely Clippy from Microsoft Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, shelts said: He’s done well so far . A long way to go Your right but he is heading in the right direction unlike our chauffeur who is going round in circles and is clueless as to which route to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, The Joker said: Your right but he is heading in the right direction unlike our chauffeur who is going round in circles and is clueless as to which route to take. I don’t disagree. Clear instructions from no nonsense Pearson . LJ is a master tactician mind !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Badger08 said: Does anyone know what Pato put in that WhatsApp group? Could that have been a trigger for some internal problem that has started a slump? The dates match up I think. Could be anything, absolutely anything. If that were the case, I’d be very concerned about the mentality and mental strength the coaching staff are instilling in grown men if a dodgy whats app post has affected them to that extent over the past 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, shelts said: master tactician Master What Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, shelts said: He’s done well so far . A long way to go He wasn’t too shabby at Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I think Pearson is far more astute than many give him credit for. He did lots of the groundwork that helped Leicester in 15/16. He really reminds me of Cotterill in many ways. Slightly mad, but has a deep understanding of the game. What I wonder with him - a bit like Cotterill - is whether that approach to management can work over the longer term of several seasons. I think if it unravels, those sorts of blood and thunder managers seem to have more exacerbated problems with player fall outs etc and public dissent. I think for a failing club who look in free-fall - a back to basics approach with a clear game-plan can do wonders as we're seeing with Watford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, oldstandrobin said: Badger 08, of course it is, we are the ones from cradle to grave who support and pay our money to Bristol City FC and time after time we are fed BS from the people in Ivory Towers who run our beloved club, for Gods sake, myself for example have been watching them for 62 + years and once or twice in my life I have been rewarded for my commitment to them, not Arsenal, not Man Utd. I get sick of being bought drinks on holiday from well meaning people who when we talk football, I tell them who I support and they say Bristol City................nice little club !!! I want to see a club that achieves not bloody well just talks about it and a Head Coach that blames everything but himself . I want to see WINNERS. I’d like to see us win something too, but remember that every year in the Championship 21 out of 24 clubs win nothing. I do agree with you however, although I’m about five years short of your stint as a City fan, that it would be good to see some success while I’ve still got most of me faculties intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Xiled said: Clarity is the siginificant word. Watford are playing to their strengths. Does anyone believe that our players receive clear instruction? They receive all the right instructions, just not nesessarily in the right order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: He wasn’t too shabby at Leicester. Shame about his next two clubs though (NPDC and OH Leuven) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Badger08 said: No idea. Nobody has an idea until a player says otherwise. Apart from that, it's compete guesswork. Just because the players aren't performing, doesn't mean LJ isn't giving a clear message. It could be anything. Maybe the players are having an internal rift? Just because they are all smiles for the camera, it means nothing. What happens on that side of the football club, us mortals (not Frozen Robin) have absolutely no idea whats going on. It's complete guesswork, conspiracy theories and fantasy. Does anyone know what Pato put in that WhatsApp group? Could that have been a trigger for some internal problem that has started a slump? The dates match up I think. Could be anything, absolutely anything. What group was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Pearson speaks his mind. I think I heard/read Deeney say it's good to be treated like a man/adult (or words to that effect). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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