Lez Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 23 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Back in the 1980s, when I worked for a trade union, Chris Hughton used to write a football column for a newspaper called Newsline, which was the paper of the WRP (the Workers Revolutionary Party, one of three Trotskyist groupings at the time alongside Militant and the SWP). I remember the paper being sold on picket lines in the dark days of Thatcher. Surely one of the few footballers to come out as overtly left wing. Wonder what his politics are these days? A number of successful managers are openly left wing.....Klopp self identities as a socialist.....Fergie life time Labour voter and trade unionist.....Big Sam a lefty as is Hughton. Plenty more that I've forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Alan Dicks said: How many elections did she win? Asking for a friend. Too bloody many!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Lez said: A number of successful managers are openly left wing.....Klopp self identities as a socialist.....Fergie life time Labour voter and trade unionist.....Big Sam a lefty as is Hughton. Plenty more that I've forgotten. Who. Gives. A. ****? Lee Johnson could be the political version of Mother Theresa. I still wouldn't ever want to watch his brand of football again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Just now, Superjack said: Who. Gives. A. ****? Lee Johnson could be the political version of Mother Theresa. I still wouldn't ever want to watch his brand of football again. I appreciate that the sociological comparative comparisons go well over your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lez said: A number of successful managers are openly left wing.....Klopp self identities as a socialist.....Fergie life time Labour voter and trade unionist.....Big Sam a lefty as is Hughton. Plenty more that I've forgotten. Brian Clough, Gary Neville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 46 minutes ago, Tomo said: Just mentioned on SSN - all the presenter said, they would keep Bristol City fans informed on any news as soon as it comes in (words to that effect)! According to Talksport just now, they were suggesting Chris Hughton to replace Dean Smith should Villa get relegated, as he would get them straight back up again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 49 minutes ago, James54De said: It’s another appointment that gives us a sense of stability. I’d imagine he’ll serve at least 3 years no matter what happens. Manager pay outs are quite large so we’ve probably saved a wedge compared to other teams that go through 2/3 managers a season Interesting you say “no matter what happens”. I think we all expect Hughton to do well, but what would be the fan reaction if he spends a fair amount, but we finish 20th next season? Would it be “Hughton Out!”, or would he get the benefit of time because he’s a big name with a great reputation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Well he ain’t Tory so I welcome him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lez said: A number of successful managers are openly left wing.....Klopp self identities as a socialist.....Fergie life time Labour voter and trade unionist.....Big Sam a lefty as is Hughton. Plenty more that I've forgotten. When I think about the people managers I have worked with I think all of them are left leaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, alexukhc said: Well he ain’t Tory so I welcome him Hear hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, Lez said: A number of successful managers are openly left wing.....Klopp self identities as a socialist.....Fergie life time Labour voter and trade unionist.....Big Sam a lefty as is Hughton. Plenty more that I've forgotten. Valery Lobanovsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Interesting you say “no matter what happens”. I think we all expect Hughton to do well, but what would be the fan reaction if he spends a fair amount, but we finish 20th next season? Would it be “Hughton Out!”, or would he get the benefit of time because he’s a big name with a great reputation? I think he’d get another season, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Just as a fairly meaningless aside...Given what Bristol has been in the news for this year it would be fitting to have a lefty BAME head coach at City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, Lez said: A number of successful managers are openly left wing.....Klopp self identities as a socialist.....Fergie life time Labour voter and trade unionist.....Big Sam a lefty as is Hughton. Plenty more that I've forgotten. 12 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Brian Clough, Gary Neville Jock Stein (one of the great managers of all-time and Fergie's mentor) and Jack Charlton too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Well he ain’t Tory so I welcome him Why does that matter? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Well he ain’t Tory so I welcome him If Margaret Thatchers corpse played 2 up front at home I'd be in favour. Can we leave the politics out of it, no point, and always stirs up arguments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: If Margaret Thatchers corpse played 2 up front at home I'd be in favour. Can we leave the politics out of it, no point, and always stirs up arguments. Brings another meaning to getting bodies in the box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Can we leave the politics out of it, no point, and always stirs up arguments. No it doesn't.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: If Margaret Thatchers corpse played 2 up front at home I'd be in favour. Can we leave the politics out of it, no point, and always stirs up arguments. No chance, she hated strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Just waking up in Oz to hear the news. Great appointment, good work from all involved at the club. Made my weekend for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Just now, Selred said: No chance, she hated strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 We need to get him in asap don't we. I don't feel confident with potentially Villa and Watford or Bournemouth going down. I know he might not currently fit their 'style' if you like but clubs can change their approach after relegation. I am also worried so worried that the forest manager might get sacked but I haven't read too far into that so probably should. Whoever it is I hope they get given at least half the time LJ did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gakoe said: Just waking up in Oz to hear the news. Great appointment, good work from all involved at the club. Made my weekend for sure. I know you're some hours in front…but that is impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Selred said: No chance, she hated strikers. Bow down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Lewis Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 We count fridays as part of the weekend here, and all the other days of the week come to think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Don't go early Don't go early Don't go early I've heard it's only T's to cross and I's to dot tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly The Kid Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Don't go early Don't go early Don't go early I've heard it's only T's to cross and I's to dot tomorrow Stop it. I'm getting aroused!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Just now, spasmcasm said: Stop it. I'm getting aroused!!! Just think of all those box entries next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Always so exciting when Pirlo’s* picture pops up on a thread *Or lookalike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: If Margaret Thatchers corpse played 2 up front at home I'd be in favour. Can we leave the politics out of it, no point, and always stirs up arguments. You would have to ask Satan nicely if you could have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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