old_eastender Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 It's been confirmed today that SL approached Pearson, and SL made the call to give him the job. Thank You SL for giving us belief in Bristol City again. An inspired appointment (overwhelmingly popular with the fans), combined with last night's result has completely changed the mood, from grim despair to genuine hope for the future. Instead of thinking of the next game with dread, now looking forward to it in anticipation. If NP can lead us to comfortable safety with good performances thrown in, please make sure we retain him even if he steps on Ashton's toes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 And with impressive speed. From first telephone call to job offer all on one day (Sunday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 24, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 He was unlucky on The Chase tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, eardun said: And with impressive speed. From first telephone call to job offer all on one day (Sunday). Was he sounded out last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, eardun said: And with impressive speed. From first telephone call to job offer all on one day (Sunday). ... and with our previous appointment it took MA six weeks to decide LJ’s assistant was the best man for the job ... well done with this one SL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Talking of lookalikes. Anyone else picking up a disturbing vibe with NP in relation to: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitrom Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, phantom said: He was unlucky on The Chase tonight Good grief. For a second or two I thought that was actually him. Looking at it now it's obvs. Great spot. :laugh:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, Sitrom said: Good grief. For a second or two I thought that was actually him. Looking at it now it's obvs. Great spot. :laugh:. Thought ‘Adrian Chiles’ initially, but does have a very passable resemblance to Uncle Steve too. Would have bagged a few points for that one on the holiday ‘look-a-like’ competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpys Dietary Advisor.. Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 I echo the OP sentiment, I'm VERY happy with the appointment, a proper manager at last... SL takes responsibility and the reigns, that is how to do business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 There’s no guarantee that this will work out but whatever happens you have to credit Lansdown for making an ambitious choice, and not necessarily the easiest appointment for his own sake. Steve Lansdown has given the fans what they want so big ups to the man with the big bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 53 minutes ago, RedRock said: Thought ‘Adrian Chiles’ initially, but does have a very passable resemblance to Uncle Steve too. Would have bagged a few points for that one on the holiday ‘look-a-like’ competition. Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Brilliant stuff isn't it. Ideal scenario, we secure safety ASAP, NP gets long contract, MA moves on & NP allowed to bring in Walsh & co with complete control of the club. SL & JL sit back & let them do their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthStand Sandwich Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Thank you sir Steve.. never doubted you, knew you'd come good for us in the end. Top, top man you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Nugget said: Brilliant stuff isn't it. Ideal scenario, we secure safety ASAP, NP gets long contract, MA moves on & NP allowed to bring in Walsh & co with complete control of the club. SL & JL sit back & let them do their jobs. You missed we go on to get promotion next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, old_eastender said: It's been confirmed today that SL approached Pearson, and SL made the call to give him the job. Thank You SL for giving us belief in Bristol City again. An inspired appointment (overwhelmingly popular with the fans), combined with last night's result has completely changed the mood, from grim despair to genuine hope for the future. Instead of thinking of the next game with dread, now looking forward to it in anticipation. If NP can lead us to comfortable safety with good performances thrown in, please make sure we retain him even if he steps on Ashton's HEAD Slight change from me there but ditto the rest of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, old_eastender said: You missed we go on to get promotion next season! Or even this season! I haven’t given up on the play offs yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Midred said: Was he sounded out last year? When Lansdown was interviewed after Holden’s departure he said there were a couple of people that weren’t available to be considered last time because of their circumstances. I wonder whether one was Pearson (either because too close to his Watford departure or perhaps due to his illness). Another one might have been Howe as he only left Bournemouth just before we appointed Holden (the press reports on Sunday were suggesting that we approached Howe now as well as Pearson). I may be barking up the wrong tree though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Midred said: Was he sounded out last year? He said in his interview he had a very tough August-October after catching covid. Not sure exactly when he had covid, but presumable before or around when we were looking - so it is likely he was one of the candidates SL referred to as not being available last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, eardun said: Or even this season! I haven’t given up on the play offs yet! Currently 80-1. Put your money where your mouth is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, RedZepperin said: Talking of lookalikes. Anyone else picking up a disturbing vibe with NP in relation to: Or Ronnie kray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 hours ago, old_eastender said: It's been confirmed today that SL approached Pearson, and SL made the call to give him the job. Thank You SL for giving us belief in Bristol City again. An inspired appointment (overwhelmingly popular with the fans), combined with last night's result has completely changed the mood, from grim despair to genuine hope for the future. Instead of thinking of the next game with dread, now looking forward to it in anticipation. If NP can lead us to comfortable safety with good performances thrown in, please make sure we retain him even if he steps on Ashton's toes! Certainly City approached Pearson, but where does it say SL? I heard that MA made the first call and that they got on well. But I suppose that doesn't fit the OTIB narrative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThOmO Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 46 minutes ago, Leveller said: Currently 80-1. Put your money where your mouth is! Just had a bit of that, 7 points, 15 for a grand would be lovely, wont miss 15 would of hated missing the grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjmcity Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Got 600/1 on us to be promoted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThOmO Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Fjmcity said: Got 600/1 on us to be promoted... Did the same on a sky free 10 bet @750-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Leveller said: Currently 80-1. Put your money where your mouth is! I got 200-1 today at Ladbrokes to get promoted so jumped on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, INCRED said: I got 200-1 today at Ladbrokes to get promoted so jumped on it 7-2 just to finish top half looks attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Yes well done Steve you took control of the situation and did it. Great start. still lots to do you have given us a chance and yes you have turned around the fans unrest to a positive force, well done Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 16 hours ago, phantom said: He was unlucky on The Chase tonight There’s a bloke who should book restaurants in Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 13 hours ago, eardun said: When Lansdown was interviewed after Holden’s departure he said there were a couple of people that weren’t available to be considered last time because of their circumstances. I wonder whether one was Pearson (either because too close to his Watford departure or perhaps due to his illness). Another one might have been Howe as he only left Bournemouth just before we appointed Holden (the press reports on Sunday were suggesting that we approached Howe now as well as Pearson). I may be barking up the wrong tree though. That would also tie in with Michelle Owen who said that City had two candidates in view immediately after the DH sacking . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmpowell Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 13 hours ago, ThOmO said: Did the same on a sky free 10 bet @750-1 Ditto (but at £20), shortly after I bet the 750/1 it was moved to 200/1, so I think there might be quite a few of us optimists out there who took the opportunity! Fingers crossed, come on Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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