milo1111 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Did we chase Gerrard for three weeks? I wouldn’t be so sure about that... Whatever we were doing we wasted 3 weeks. it only takes a week or two to hire a manager as you should be sounding out and carrying out basic due diligence when you know the current incumbent is on thin ice. this whole process has been an embarrassment. 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, Northern Red said: Interesting change of tack from Gregor, given the appallingly sycophantic nonsense that he was punting yesterday. Why do I hear Hughton and Cook singing ‘ I am in the phone booth it’s the one across the hall ‘ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 I've been trying to remain objective with this dreadful last few weeks and before that months of abject viewing. Then there's the austerity, FFP, COVID, what's the new normal etc, etc. However, whichever way one looks at this situation, Holden can't be the best candidate for the job. He just can't be. Factor in everything we know and he still can't be. If or when he is announced as the new Head Coach or Manager. We as City fans will go in to meltdown even though we won't be surprised at the ineptitude of a 5 week process to come to this conclusion. Opportunity has been knocking very loudly but the club have got their ear plugs in. So the cycle goes again i.e. selling our best players and bringing in many others which may or may not make it as 'ones for the future'. If we as fans are under any illusion of City being an established Championship side then think again. This division is savage and is no place for the faint hearted. It certainly is no place for an unproven group being led by an unproven cone collector. If Holden gets the job, at what point do our glorious leadership think OMG we are in the sh!te and our experiment has gone wrong. Then what? The process starts again and we can't wait 5 weeks during the season to appoint the right candidate. The time was right weeks ago and if this opportunity has been missed then I feel this will be a defining period in our history. Whatever the reason given for appointing Holden. In my opinion, I can't see it being anything other than financial. Before anyone rattles on about FFP. City can afford a good appointment and certainly a more suitable one than Holden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, Rocky said: That happened yesterday I think? Someone said Murray has left twitter, I'm sure Tinnion also posted about leaving twitter soon last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: No they don’t. Oh really? Well then I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, 2015 said: Gregor MacGregor sounding more and more like he hasn't got a bloody clue. One minute Holden is imminent and the next two others are still waiting. Yes he has totally wound back the story and back tracked. He probably saw the reaction to his first tweet on here and other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 5, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Bcfcbackwell said: We all want Hughton but we have something called COVID at the moment, income will be drastically reduced. It’s SL’s call, a tough decision to be made. I just can’t understand some of the very negative comments & hysterics on this Forum, very sad. Explain how we were offering Gerrard £50k pw then? Covid is far too easy an excuse to be using Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 So 41 pages in which I haven’t read...what makes so many people think it will be Dean Holden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Chappers said: Not sucking up, I just won’t join the baying mob on here and prepared to give the guy a chance. Whoever takes over will have to work mostly with existing squad, and there is so much uncertainty over next season in terms of finances and completion, that the internal appointment makes sense. The Board know the candidates a whole lot better than a bunch of keyboard warriors (All competing time be the most outraged), and if they determine DH to be the best candidate, we have to accept it and support him. Gove it a few months and there will be supporters up and down the Country just hoping their club can survive, plenty of people losing jobs and homes, a manager being appointed is not really anything to get worked up about. Nobody on here seems capable of even considering that he might actually be the right fit for the job. There is a small “outraged” baying mob as you say but the majority are saying the same things - will be disappointed but will support Holden as there is no”blame” to be apportioned on his part. Those people are entitled to question the decision that looks like being made in return for their small cash injection into the club each season whether it makes a shred of difference or not. Bar one or two who just want to be right we all hope that Dean smashes it if he gets the job irrespective of whether we support the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Top Robin said: Yes he has totally wound back the story and back tracked. He probably saw the reaction to his first tweet on here and other places. He said something about an overreaction to his tweet, but also apologised for his part in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, phantom said: Explain how we were offering Gerrard £50k pw then? Covid is far too easy an excuse to be using I doubt we ever offered that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 I can't imagine SL going for Holden after the fans reaction....it's like buying the wife a 2 bedroom flat in Fishponds rather than a 3 bedroom house in Clifton.....would you want 10 years of grief and moaning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 So Cook has been ruled out and looks to be a straight choice between Hughton and Holden. How anyone can come down on the side of Holden I will never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just now, Dynamite Red said: So Cook has been ruled out and looks to be a straight choice between Hughton and Holden. How anyone can come down on the side of Holden I will never know. ££££ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Rocky said: I'm not sure that was how it was reported. It stated Holden is on holiday this week but nothing about this is the reason things are delayed? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. The 40-year-old former Bolton Wanderers defender is on a short family break this week holding up any official announcement currently, though that could be completed in the next days upon return. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-city-leaning-towards-dean-4393484 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, daored said: ££££ And control. This club is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: Where does the idea that Ashley Williams will be involved come from? https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-city-leaning-towards-dean-4393484 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just now, Dynamite Red said: So Cook has been ruled out and looks to be a straight choice between Hughton and Holden. How anyone can come down on the side of Holden I will never know. Either Hughton, Holden, or Fowler will be walking out on the pitch today wearing a City Polo Shirt. Well that’s the way I see it. I hope I’m wrong on all these 3. what would make my day is an European coach who probably talks German and has a beard, wears a cap finally does a lap of honor to day when he signs his contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, soultrader said: The 40-year-old former Bolton Wanderers defender is on a short family break this week holding up any official announcement currently, though that could be completed in the next days upon return. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-city-leaning-towards-dean-4393484 Another wishy washy story with no definite news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, MarcusX said: That happened yesterday I think? Someone said Murray has left twitter, I'm sure Tinnion also posted about leaving twitter soon last week Tinman changed his mind, unless he changed it back again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Top Robin said: Another wishy washy story with no definite news. Unfortunately it looks pretty certain to me. Holden away at the moment and will be announced when he is back from holiday. Just hope it is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rocky said: Tinman changed his mind, unless he changed it back again If he only had a heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I doubt we ever offered that. It isn’t beyond the realms of possibility to think that Gerrard would expect a £30k wage with £1m promotion bonus which is basically £50k per week IF he got us promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 BCFC Blackwell. Come on mate i think you need to try and do a voting thing a bit more appropriate , how can people vote on gossip. I hope you are not a politician or some thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Redrascal2 said: Unfortunately it looks pretty certain to me. Holden away at the moment and will be announced when he is back from holiday. Just hope it is wrong. If he has been given the job. It will be his first (probably last) Championship Head Coach / Manager role. A massive job. Get your a$$ back home NOW! Swanning around on holiday. There is loads of work to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, mozo said: He said something about an overreaction to his tweet, but also apologised for his part in it. Horses head on the pillow from lansdown last night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, supercidered said: If he has been given the job. It will be his first (probably last) Championship Head Coach / Manager role. A massive job. Get your a$$ back home NOW! Swanning around on holiday. There is loads of work to do. Where is he staying on holiday? If he was in the mix he would not be on a holiday. Have you rented your caravan out to him at Brean down ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, City oz said: Where is he staying on holiday? If he was in the mix he would not be on a holiday. Have you rented your caravan out to him at Brean down ? Guernsey? Maybe SL does a sideline in AirBnB ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 14 minutes ago, supercidered said: If he has been given the job. It will be his first (probably last) Championship Head Coach / Manager role. A massive job. Get your a$$ back home NOW! Swanning around on holiday. There is loads of work to do. This is what is making me doubt the authenticity of this. His first major role, he would be cutting it short, desperate to get back & do media duties, plan for next season ect not enjoying a bit of sunshine. I remember when Coppell took the job, but he wanted to have a little play around in Pattaya before fully taking over, that was pretty odd. But i wouldn't put anything past City, so it really wouldn't surprise me. Just seems a bit odd that they would wait on him being on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: This is what is making me doubt the authenticity of this. His first major role, he would be cutting it short, desperate to get back & do media duties, plan for next season ect not enjoying a bit of sunshine. I remember when Coppell took the job, but he wanted to have a little play around in Pattaya before fully taking over, that was pretty odd. But i wouldn't put anything past City, so it really wouldn't surprise me. Just seems a bit odd that they would wait on him being on holiday. I absolutely agree. There is so much to be done. You would think if you had the call to say you had been successful you would be straight on getting home. He's probably in Spain though and would have to quarantine for 14 days. Not even that would surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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