Snufflelufagus Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, YGBjammy said: If Hughton is waiting by the phone as Gregor alluded to, he has the patience of a saint. Hasn't he heard of a Mobile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, italian dave said: Oh, really: I've heard it all now. Conflating those two things means you really do think that "they" (I assume you mean the Board) are deliberately set on a course to damage the club. 'We know we've got a poor/unpopular manager in post, but let's leave him there because the person we're going to replace him with is even worse and even less popular' Come on! Not a deliberate course to damage the club, just a course to keep absolute control over every aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Eastend said: I’ve just stood on my garage roof and announced myself as the new Bristol City manager. is this like a Spartacus moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, havanatopia said: They do great wigs I am told Ba$tard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, Eastend said: I’ve just stood on my garage roof and announced myself as the new Bristol City manager. Congratulations & celebration's!.. Now bloody get down & no falling allowed. I'm busy enough already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, sludge said: Ba$tard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 I've just seen Mark Ashton in Tescos, stopping to help an old lady who was struggling to carry her shopping. He asked her "can you manage, love?" to which she replied "**** off, I don't want the job" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Superjack said: Not a deliberate course to damage the club, just a course to keep absolute control over every aspect. Oh, on that I think you may well be right. My personal view (and it's entirely conjecture) is that the events behind LJs departure weren't miles different from Cotterills. Both around Lansdown's stated strategy as a selling club: Cotterill wouldn't sell, Johnson felt he had the rug pulled out over Webster and Brownhill. I doubt SL's strategy has changed and that may well be a problem for potential managers. But I'm also sure that's because SL thinks its the right strategy - and to be fair - as is often forgotten - we're in a better place now in almost every respect (financial, facilities, status) than we have been for many many years. That's why he'll think he's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, italian dave said: Oh, on that I think you may well be right. My personal view (and it's entirely conjecture) is that the events behind LJs departure weren't miles different from Cotterills. Both around Lansdown's stated strategy as a selling club: Cotterill wouldn't sell, Johnson felt he had the rug pulled out over Webster and Brownhill. I doubt SL's strategy has changed and that may well be a problem for potential managers. But I'm also sure that's because SL thinks its the right strategy - and to be fair - as is often forgotten - we're in a better place now in almost every respect (financial, facilities, status) than we have been for many many years. That's why he'll think he's right. True. But if that's the case, as stated numerous times he shouldn't be raising expectations with comments such as he did a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I've just seen Mark Ashton in Tescos, stopping to help an old lady who was struggling to carry her shopping. He asked her "can you manage, love?" to which she replied "**** off, I don't want the job" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Superjack said: True. But if that's the case, as stated numerous times he shouldn't be raising expectations with comments such as he did a month ago. He's done that before as well, hasn't he? Can't remember when, but it sure rings a bell. I think it's his way of saying that he's got confidence in whoever he appoints - they stood out even in competition with some outstanding candidates, sort of thing. Plus, of course, he's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't - Tinnion appointment being a case where he didn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, italian dave said: He's done that before as well, hasn't he? Can't remember when, but it sure rings a bell. I think it's his way of saying that he's got confidence in whoever he appoints - they stood out even in competition with some outstanding candidates, sort of thing. Plus, of course, he's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't - Tinnion appointment being a case where he didn't! "Judge me on Tinnion", was it? Personally, I judge him on all of his appointments, and Johnson Senior aside, it's not a great verdict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, YGBjammy said: Two waiting by the phone still!? Yeah OK then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Taz said: Two waiting by the phone still!? Yeah OK then I imagine that the only people waiting by the phone will be security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Taz said: Two waiting by the phone still!? Yeah OK then Oh i really cannot imagine a man of Chris Hughton’s calibre ‘’waiting by the phone’’ for a phone calm off either Ashton or JL. Laughable !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Superjack said: I imagine that the only people waiting by the phone will be security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Superjack said: I imagine that the only people waiting by the phone will be security. By the time we call it’ll go through to voicemail.... “hi you’re through to Chris Hughton, manager of Watford Football Club, please leave a message after the tone...” 4 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: Kermit or Holden anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, bris red said: Oh i really cannot imagine a man of Chris Hughton’s calibre ‘’waiting by the phone’’ for a phone calm off either Ashton or JL. Laughable !! Well quite bris. Back in the day when it was print-based only - with no news on a story developing - the editor would simply give the column inches to another story and/or writer. With modern media, people want or are expected to provide, an almost constant stream of material. This guy Gregor has to say something, even when there's nothing to say. A sign of the times as much as anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mendip City said: By the time we call it’ll go through to voicemail.... “hi you’re through to Chris Hughton, manager of Watford Football Club, please leave a message after the tone...” Kermit or Holden anyone? It's Kermy for i me babber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 If Hughton gets the job now the pressure to deliver will be immense. If he doesn't take us to the promised land the level of disappointment on here could reach seismic proportions. It can see the anger as he's accused of being a fraud and not as good as he thinks he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: If Hughton gets the job now the pressure to deliver will be immense. If he doesn't take us to the promised land the level of disappointment on here could reach seismic proportions. It can see the anger as he's accused of being a fraud and not as good as he thinks he is. I wouldn't think that would happen, especially if transfers were curtailed due to COVID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, exAtyeoMax said: I wouldn't think that would happen, especially if transfers were curtailed due to COVID. I think it could be the case whoever we appoint because of how long it’s going to have taken to appoint someone. A lot of fans are pissed off right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityFarAndWide Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: If Hughton gets the job now the pressure to deliver will be immense. If he doesn't take us to the promised land the level of disappointment on here could reach seismic proportions. It can see the anger as he's accused of being a fraud and not as good as he thinks he is. Whys that? If he doesn't, he doesn't. IMO he would receive the same as any other manager. At least we took action in believing he was the right person to take us forward and most importantly to me the club finally backed the talk they so often spout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Show Me The Money! said: I think it could be the case whoever we appoint because of how long it’s going to have taken to appoint someone. A lot of fans are pissed off right now yes but things will change by next year. CH doesn't guarantee promotion. Nobody knows when the season will end, what is going to happen with injuries, new players, loans, transfers. Yes people are pissed off now but a year is a long time in football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: If Hughton gets the job now the pressure to deliver will be immense. If he doesn't take us to the promised land the level of disappointment on here could reach seismic proportions. It can see the anger as he's accused of being a fraud and not as good as he thinks he is. I wouldn’t have thought so. No one is saying that CH guarantees promotion. At least we’d look like we’re trying, couldn’t fault the club or the manager for that besides, he didn’t get Brighton promoted in his first season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slacker Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 CH doesn't guarantee promotion but does show ambition and the desire to obtain promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 41 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: If Hughton gets the job now the pressure to deliver will be immense. If he doesn't take us to the promised land the level of disappointment on here could reach seismic proportions. It can see the anger as he's accused of being a fraud and not as good as he thinks he is. He isn’t coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, daored said: He isn’t coming He 100% has, at least 4 times ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Mendip City said: Kermit or Holden anyone? Kermit please at least we knownits a pi55 take..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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