Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Why would Holden have to be in the country to be ‘unveiled’ as the new manager? He already works for the club and has been standing in since LJ was sacked, all they’d have to do is tell the local press they’ve given it to him. Thats the straws I’m clutching anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Why would Holden have to be in the country to be ‘unveiled’ as the new manager? He already works for the club and has been standing in since LJ was sacked, all they’d have to do is tell the local press they’ve given it to him. Thats the straws I’m clutching anyway. Doing it like that would just add to the sense that it's a lowkey, potentially stopgap appointment that they're worried about. If it is him it'll be the usual photoshoot, interviews etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie C Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Perhaps they feel they owe it to Holden to tell him he hasn’t got the job in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, pongo88 said: I believe it’s going to happen tomorrow. Based on the premise that tomorrow never comes Today is yesterday’s tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 While most people thought Hughton is the messiah... and he was never my first choice... But with the talk of Holden, i'll actually be very relieved if its Hughton... I'm not writing off Holden, but he would be a massive risk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Come on SL and JL, pick up the phone to Hughts, you know it makes sense I know you want Hughton but do you think it will be? If both Hughton and Holden were 10/1 and you had a free £10 bet, who would it be on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 31 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Today is yesterday’s tomorrow. Tomorrow Never Knows (would make a good song that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 50 minutes ago, Northern Red said: So, in other words, you have no idea. Thanks for that. Do u actually understand what a forum is for? The poster is just expressing an opinion. Far more interesting than your petty tedious posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, citywest30 said: I know you want Hughton but do you think it will be? If both Hughton and Holden were 10/1 and you had a free £10 bet, who would it be on? For what it’s worth, my £10 would still be on Hughton. I’m convinced that the Fulham interest in him has been the hold up. Holden was the back up plan if Hughton went to Fulham. I think the phone calls will be made today to both parties, Holden to tell him they’re resuming talks with Hughton, whilst the call to Hughton will be to nail down the requirement to keep Holden in the coaching team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Harry said: For what it’s worth, my £10 would still be on Hughton. I’m convinced that the Fulham interest in him has been the hold up. Holden was the back up plan if Hughton went to Fulham. I think the phone calls will be made today to both parties, Holden to tell him they’re resuming talks with Hughton, whilst the call to Hughton will be to nail down the requirement to keep Holden in the coaching team. This seems like the most plausible explanation IMO. We've heard that all the other candidates are out of the running (okay nothing concrete but as close as) and Gregor confirms that Hughton is still in it. Why would a very popular manager still be waiting by the phone FOR US? It must be that he thought he could be in at Fulham. Whilst some people might not like us being second choice to Hughton, that's what we have to do to get the best candidates. It happens all the time with players. The reporting about discussing backroom staff was probably making sure plans were in place for if Hughton goes to Fulham, and we could then get things rolling quick with Holden. The reason people yesterday were saying Holden was likely was that people probably fancied Brentford over Fulham last night. (Yes I am an optimist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbarrymanc Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Harry said: For what it’s worth, my £10 would still be on Hughton. I’m convinced that the Fulham interest in him has been the hold up. Holden was the back up plan if Hughton went to Fulham. I think the phone calls will be made today to both parties, Holden to tell him they’re resuming talks with Hughton, whilst the call to Hughton will be to nail down the requirement to keep Holden in the coaching team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Harry said: For what it’s worth, my £10 would still be on Hughton. I’m convinced that the Fulham interest in him has been the hold up. Holden was the back up plan if Hughton went to Fulham. I think the phone calls will be made today to both parties, Holden to tell him they’re resuming talks with Hughton, whilst the call to Hughton will be to nail down the requirement to keep Holden in the coaching team. Dropping hints to a local journo to gage fan reaction would of changed plans imo Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, citywest30 said: I know you want Hughton but do you think it will be? If both Hughton and Holden were 10/1 and you had a free £10 bet, who would it be on? £5 on each of them = guaranteed win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Harry said: For what it’s worth, my £10 would still be on Hughton. I’m convinced that the Fulham interest in him has been the hold up. Holden was the back up plan if Hughton went to Fulham. I think the phone calls will be made today to both parties, Holden to tell him they’re resuming talks with Hughton, whilst the call to Hughton will be to nail down the requirement to keep Holden in the coaching team. I hope you're right. No disrespect to Holden but that would be a massive let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: £5 on each of them = guaranteed win It will take you longer to get those splinters out of your backside than it does for us to appoint a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-citys-long-pursuit-new-4396361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Harry said: For what it’s worth, my £10 would still be on Hughton. I’m convinced that the Fulham interest in him has been the hold up. Holden was the back up plan if Hughton went to Fulham. I think the phone calls will be made today to both parties, Holden to tell him they’re resuming talks with Hughton, whilst the call to Hughton will be to nail down the requirement to keep Holden in the coaching team. Holden would learn a lot from Hughton and be much better equipped to take the head coach role after a stint with a proven manager. 1 minute ago, Monkeh said: Dropping hints to a local journo to gage fan reaction would of changed plans imo Harry Mate, given how non-existent the PR has been in the past 5 weeks, I doubt they've got the nous to do that (or smokescreen as others have suggested). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-citys-long-pursuit-new-4396361 It doesn't paint a good picture, does it? A sorry state of affairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-citys-long-pursuit-new-4396361 Good article that.... they’ve not even held second interviews? What on earth is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just now, mozo said: It doesn't paint a good picture, does it? A sorry state of affairs! It’s the sort of stuff you’d expect to read if the club was up for sale and owner had lost interest. If it was a story about Newcastle we wouldn’t bat an eyelid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-citys-long-pursuit-new-4396361 no second interviews, what the **** have they been doing for 5 weeks? what a shitshow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-citys-long-pursuit-new-4396361 "Bristol Live understands that both Chris Hughton and Dean Holden are still left in the race to become the new City head coach, however neither has yet been given a second interview." Could be an appointment by Christmas at this rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 You say Hughton, I say Holden, you say Holden, I say Hughton....Hughton, Holden, Holden, Hughton....let’s call the whole thing off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-citys-long-pursuit-new-4396361 So another story then.. Holden who according to the same newspaper just yesterday was bang on to be our new head coach.. now barely 24 hours on he’s not even had a second interview.. what in the **** is happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbarrymanc Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 It seems like Ashton is a blink first type of negotiator, which is all well and good, unless you’re working under time constraints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 14 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-citys-long-pursuit-new-4396361 Omnishambles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Abraham Romanovich said: "Bristol Live understands that both Chris Hughton and Dean Holden are still left in the race to become the new City head coach, however neither has yet been given a second interview." Could be an appointment by Christmas at this rate What year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 i recon that they are waiting for hughton to be offered the bournemouth job and then give it to dean holden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, mozo said: It doesn't paint a good picture, does it? A sorry state of affairs! 9 minutes ago, Mendip City said: Good article that.... they’ve not even held second interviews? What on earth is going on? 7 minutes ago, petehinton said: no second interviews, what the **** have they been doing for 5 weeks? what a shitshow 5 minutes ago, Abraham Romanovich said: "Bristol Live understands that both Chris Hughton and Dean Holden are still left in the race to become the new City head coach, however neither has yet been given a second interview." Could be an appointment by Christmas at this rate 4 minutes ago, Ron Swanson said: So another story then.. Holden who according to the same newspaper just yesterday was bang on to be our new head coach.. now barely 24 hours on he’s not even had a second interview.. what in the **** is happening 3 minutes ago, Monkeh said: Omnishambles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Would Holden or Hughton need second interviews ? Holden has been here for a few years and Hughtons CV says it all - one interview should be enough for both. Then give it to Hughton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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