BCFC_95 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Gregor saying Paul Cook has had an interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilli74 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sturny said: I wonder if they'll annouce the new manager on the roof Hope it’s not someone known as a tinkerer ... otherwise it will be a fiddler on the roof ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 41 minutes ago, Leveller said: I think all along it’s the fan base that has wanted Hughton. The club management have possibly interviewed him, but obviously not jumped to appoint him. Background chatter has always suggested they want someone younger and more “modern” whatever that is. Fans often seem very conventional and predictable, looking for the most famous and expensive signings. As it stands fans favouring the most famous candidate has a logic though. I mean we all know what Chris Hughton has achieved...we know very little about the qualities of, say, Ryan Lowe. That seems perfectly understandable. Now, as it happens, I rather like the idea of Hughton, for predictable reasons - he's achieved what we say we want to achieve, namely promotion from this division - but also less predictable ones - he seems a man of integrity and humility and character, who I think could bring this club together on and off the pitch. What's going to be needed, whoever is appointed, is an explanation of why they have been chosen and the qualities they bring. Something clear which we can all understand and appreciate. I think a problem with the last appointment was that SL gave the impression that it was his choice, take it or leave it...he could see something in Lee, and if you couldn't that was your loss, it was his club - which might be true but didn't do much to persuade doubters. I think it would be pity if we go down that route again. Let's have an appointment that's explained in ways we can all understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, BCFC_95 said: Gregor saying Paul Cook has had an interview Good. I think he'd also be a very good choice. He might actually be a better fit for us as he's very used to working with a budget. More so than Hughton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyAli Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I would be happy with Cook, he is increasing his reputation with how he has handled everything at Wigan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Mmmm Bisto Different gravy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 At least Paul Cook will keep us up next season - always a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: At least Paul Cook will keep us up next season - always a good thing Aim high and all that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 A few minutes ago Hughton was 1/4 and Cook at 8/1 with Skybet. Now Hughton is evens with Cook at 5/2. https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/bristol-city/next-permanent-manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 So the reason is taking so long isn't the club faffing around according to some, its because they are following the correct processes after all, we would need wigans permission to speak to cook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: A few minutes ago Hughton was 1/4 and Cook at 8/1 with Skybet. Now Hughton is evens with Cook at 5/2. https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/bristol-city/next-permanent-manager I still think hughtons going to be the man . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Just now, Monkeh said: So the reason is taking so long isn't the club faffing around according to some, its because they are following the correct processes after all, we would need wigans permission to speak to cook Or Hughton has said no, or is heading elsewhere, so now we’re on to our 3rd choice and going for Cook? Lets be honest, none of us know. Id be happy with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly The Kid Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Monkeh said: So the reason is taking so long isn't the club faffing around according to some, its because they are following the correct processes after all, we would need wigans permission to speak to cook Not sure about that one though could be wrong. I'm sure I read somewhere managers of clubs in administration can move if they want to and also it's apparently common for managers to have a release clause if a club in a higher division come in after relegation. But yes, we probably have done it all by the book and gentlemanly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 It seems clear that there are indeed a number of strong candidates under consideration. However, Mr Hughton remains the stand out choice for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I think that the reason it's taking so long is that the board members keep nipping out to the bookies to have a bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Watford appointing a new director of football, would Hughton want to work with one? He's had a technical director etc before at Brighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 27/07/2020 at 10:56, CodeRed said: Interesting how we all see things differently.....I thought he had no credentials worthy of getting the job in the first place, he bigged himself up at every opportunity with his coaching psychobabble but didn't deliver on "the project" wasting millions in the process and leaving a huge squad that is unbalanced and needs overhauling despite 9 transfer windows. 4 wasted years. I don't see any foundations? We have an academy that was in place and running before he joined, we have signed a lot of young players most of whom have loaned out and may or may not develop into first team players but this season we've struggled to name the mandatory minimum of one home grown player in the match day squad. I'm sure he tried and he cared but he wasn't up to the job and should have gone much earlier. Indeed. The wee chap was a charlatan of the "highest" order. Please pardon the pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Yeah - it was Monk, followed by Pearson I think. Person obviously then crashed and burned at Derby the following season. If I'm honest, I pretty much agree with what Rob Edwards has said today: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-bristol-city-defender-calls-4370179 Not saying that means Hughton is necessarily the wrong man. Just that neither do I necessarily think he is the right one or that a manager with a lower profile is certain be the wrong appointment. Don't get me wrong, I'd love it if City played a high press and attacking football, and I'd also love us to poach Thomas Frank or find someone similar, but I find "attacking, modern coach" to be a bit of a platitude. There will be plenty of modern coaches that lack some of the key man-management skills, for example, or attacking-minded coaches that don't understand the tactical nuance needed to win top end Championship games. We need the right man. By the way, can we double Frank's wages if Brentford don't go up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Monkeh said: And there you have it, modern media isn't about finding stories and reporting on them, it's about keeping sponsors happy and generating add revenue, its just another arm of a big businesses marketing department Apart from the BBC. That’s why I generally still trust it the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, LondonBristolian said: Yeah - it was Monk, followed by Pearson I think. Person obviously then crashed and burned at Derby the following season. If I'm honest, I pretty much agree with what Rob Edwards has said today: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-bristol-city-defender-calls-4370179 Not saying that means Hughton is necessarily the wrong man. Just that neither do I necessarily think he is the right one or that a manager with a lower profile is certain be the wrong appointment. This is what i am hoping for. Never heard of Frank for example, but look what he’s done at Brentford. I’d never heard of Bielsa before he went to Leeds either. Ive nothing against Chris Hughton and i would be very excited if he become manager. I just don’t think he’ll fit into what the club want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, Riaz said: This is what i am hoping for. Never heard of Frank for example, but look what he’s done at Brentford. I’d never heard of Bielsa before he went to Leeds either. Ive nothing against Chris Hughton and i would be very excited if he become manager. I just don’t think he’ll fit into what the club want. I'd not heard of Bielsa either but we should be a tad embarrassed about that because he was highly regarded worldwide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, GILLI said: Hope it’s not someone known as a tinkerer ... otherwise it will be a fiddler on the roof ... Claudio Ranieri - that’ll do me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I sense the general feeling in this thread is people becoming more open minded regarding "not a big name" appointment. Acknowledging that many of the managers who made the top 6 for the last few years have rarely been "big names" and were perhaps unproven at this level. CH would be a "safe bet" but I do wonder if his best years are behind him, same with Nigel Adkins that has been rumoured. If everyone just went for people who had done it before, nothing would ever progress. Let's get someone who fits the philosophies of the club, and is a winner (no matter the league). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Would have wanted $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 23 minutes ago, billywedlock said: You can forget CH 7 minutes ago, Badger08 said: Why? Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 What if it's Hughton & Cook? Rather than the standard set up, they are appointing some form of management dream team? Would explain why it's taking so long and why we are interviewing so many people... Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 3 hours ago, billywedlock said: You can forget CH I think that this is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 16 hours ago, Riaz said: because he did so badly Established us as a top half club after being relegation candidates. You probably just want a big name. Incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Riaz said: Exactly this. And happens every time. And usually the fans choice isnt a good one. Garry Monk i think was the fans choice last time. He was over-rated and been very average at a few clubs since I remember the fans choice once was John Ward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Superjack said: Incorrect. The fact you haven’t elaborated, says it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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