AshtonOldBoy Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Well well well after nearly 6weeks now messrs Ashton and Lansdown have confirmed what we have all suspected for quite a while now they cud not run an egg and spoon race!!! As a pair you have failed miserably to deliver the missing piece of the jigsaw that has been clearly evident to take us over the line!!!! The appointment of the assistant manager of the manager who between them cud not motivate the players and played a brand of football that was robotic and quite frankly un watchable has completely deflated everyone that comes through the turnstiles and pays your wages.!!! worse than this it has probably demotivated the players more so because I’m sure they have been crying out for a mr motivator!!!! Shame on the pair of you this is the most embarrassing position the club has put itself in in my lifetime and you won’t be seeing the colour of my money for a very very long time. In my opinion you have completely bottled this situation and have hid behind the covid pandemic knowing that you don’t have to face the wrath of the loyal supporters the whole shooting match has been a charade and it appears the pantomime season has come early!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Not read any of this anywhere else. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelekg Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, AshtonOldBoy said: Just as well your opinion does not count and who made you spokesmen for the player and staff and fans ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew me Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 MA on the radio confirmed everything we already knew.... What a total and utter pack of lies we've been fed. Unapologetic regarding communication. No hint of consideration for fans. If DH was the right candidate why take five weeks!!? And why only a one year contract. Total and utter balls SL fed us hope, only to be given a fella that helped contribute to our failure I'm genuinely considering asking for a refund for my two tickets in the "bullshitter stand" If were skint, or other managers didn't want the job.. say that!!! You can't polish a turd, but MA has tried to roll it in glitter and it hasn't worked. How can anyone justify sacking LJ and paying big compensation, only to appoint his number two!!! Stop bull shitting city, you're treating us like Muppets! This board is no longer fit for purpose. We don't deserve the lies and false hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 That needed a new thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew me Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Maltshoveller said: That needed a new thread That needed a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTFABM Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, Matthew me said: MA on the radio confirmed everything we already knew.... What a total and utter pack of lies we've been fed. Unapologetic regarding communication. No hint of consideration for fans. If DH was the right candidate why take five weeks!!? And why only a one year contract. Total and utter balls SL fed us hope, only to be given a fella that helped contribute to our failure I'm genuinely considering asking for a refund for my two tickets in the "bullshitter stand" If were skint, or other managers didn't want the job.. say that!!! You can't polish a turd, but MA has tried to roll it in glitter and it hasn't worked. How can anyone justify sacking LJ and paying big compensation, only to appoint his number two!!! Stop bull shitting city, you're treating us like Muppets! This board is no longer fit for purpose. We don't deserve the lies and false hope The club were never going to say “we interviewed Hughton but he is out of our price range, so was gerrard. Cook wanted more control than we were happy with so we went with Holden”. That is probably what happened but they are never going to come out and say that. To expect them to is crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Bong Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 So has Jamie McAllister left or not as his picture is still on the official site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 I feel for you guys as it seems you were strung along for five weeks and let down at the end. We may not have a chairman with your wealth or integrity but at least he's positive in his appointments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Do people genuinely not understand what a one year rolling contract is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, !james said: Do people genuinely not understand what a one year rolling contract is? It’s what Danny Wilson was on iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, GTFABM said: The club were never going to say “we interviewed Hughton but he is out of our price range, so was gerrard. Cook wanted more control than we were happy with so we went with Holden”. That is probably what happened but they are never going to come out and say that. To expect them to is crazy The point is the club told us bugger all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, TomF said: It’s what Danny Wilson was on iirc Yep SOD too. Loads of managers are on them, gives the clubs security and due compensation if poached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GTFABM Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Robbored said: The point is the club told us bugger all. were skint, or other managers didn't want the job.. say that!!! You can't polish a turd, but MA has tried to roll it in glitter and it hasn't worked. thats what my reply was to...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, !james said: Do people genuinely not understand what a one year rolling contract is? Yes. It's 12 months to long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavlin Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Being both a Bristol City and Bristol Rugby supporter for 40 years tonight shows where Lansdown priorities are and that is developing Bristol Rugby in a top class rugby team domestically and in Europe. It’s a cheaper option. Look at the appointment manager wise when Lam was appointed, a manager already successful in Ireland and Europe to the appointment of Holden for City. Top stars in the Fijian, Sinclair and Pitiau being signed on top salaries . Has he used the same criteria for BCFC no it would cost to much money. Instead he hopes for a cheaper option to gradually bring success. You can’t blame Lansdown for keeping a stranglehold on finance but is disappointing when he and Mark Ashton bring out the bullshit of premier football etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 He used "absolutely not" when asked about CH. Well know trick when you're lying through your teeth ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thank Christ someone has FINALLY started a thread on this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, !james said: Do people genuinely not understand what a one year rolling contract is? Yes, it means when they sack him at Xmas they won’t have to pay out to much compo. Strange LJ was on a 4 year contract don’t you think..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, Robbored said: The point is the club told us bugger all. The club told us there was an outstanding range of candidates and LJ was sacked as he could not deliver promotion and we needed a “breath of fresh air” who could. Perhaps they believe Holden is the right person for that but, given people will have presumably bought season tickets on the strength of those statements, they do have a responsibility to explain how Holden fits that commitment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: Yes, it means when they sack him at Xmas they won’t have to pay out to much compo. Strange LJ was on a 4 year contract don’t you think..... Not correct, as I understand it. A 12-month contract means it’s constantly rolling, rather than rolling on at the end of each year, meaning he always has 12 months left and subsequently will be due 12 months’ pay if he’s dismissed at any point. Edit: on your second point, it would be interesting to know how the dynamics of Lee’s contract differed. I suspect four years’ worth protected the club in terms of compensation if he was poached, which he may well have been if they’d had another good cup run/finished in the top six but not been promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Is it a fair comparison though as Bristol Rugby in the rugby world is bigger than Bristol City in the football world So hence SL will want to aim higher in Rugby at present with higher level appointments / players etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hmmm. The chances of winning big titles with the bears are probably 20 times greater than with city, due to the relative standings of the clubs. Bristol rugby - big name / historically always around the top league vs City bouncing around tier 2/3. Is it prioritisation or reality? Dunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Perhaps they believe Holden is the right person for that but, given people will have presumably bought season tickets on the strength of those statements, they do have a responsibility to explain how Holden fits that commitment... Holden got the job because he knows and understands the restrictions placed by SLs ‘sustainability’ criteria whereas outside candidates did not and, who knows maybe even questioned it......... It ain’t really that complicated as to why Deano was appointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 "Judge me on Holden" On another note, I didn't realise he was Oldham's manager after Lee Johnson when he left there until a few mins ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: Holden got the job because he knows and understands the restrictions placed by SLs ‘sustainability’ criteria whereas outside candidates did not and, who knows maybe even questioned it......... It ain’t really that complicated as to why Deano was appointed. Except MA didn't say that did he? I doubt you'll find it on the OS either btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 54 minutes ago, Matthew me said: MA on the radio confirmed everything we already knew.... What a total and utter pack of lies we've been fed. Unapologetic regarding communication. No hint of consideration for fans. If DH was the right candidate why take five weeks!!? And why only a one year contract. Total and utter balls SL fed us hope, only to be given a fella that helped contribute to our failure I'm genuinely considering asking for a refund for my two tickets in the "bullshitter stand" If were skint, or other managers didn't want the job.. say that!!! You can't polish a turd, but MA has tried to roll it in glitter and it hasn't worked. How can anyone justify sacking LJ and paying big compensation, only to appoint his number two!!! Stop bull shitting city, you're treating us like Muppets! This board is no longer fit for purpose. We don't deserve the lies and false hope You have become the classic OTIB cliche in record time. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 56 minutes ago, !james said: Do people genuinely not understand what a one year rolling contract is? It seems not. Or they just want to ramble and scream about something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuedgeRed Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, REDOXO said: It seems not. Or they just want to ramble and scream about something else! Well I’m sorry, but I happen to think that to be deceived by the owner and board is something worth screaming about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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