Unan Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Fair play to AS, stepped up well this season in difficult times. I just hope we can handle the set pieces this time around especially with Jutkiewicz sniffing around at the end of crosses. If Nagy and Vyner are fit to play I would keep the same starting line up we had for QPR. Would take a point but over the moon with a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Going by NP’s interview there, looks like we’ll see new faces in the squad this weekend. Bakes and Walsh would be my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 I can see Pearson getting irritated with Gregor continually asking about returning players, looks like from his side he's explained whats needed for returns and Gregor keeps asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolisredd Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Who’s that lady interviewing Pearson and semenyo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Fighting Points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 44 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Going by NP’s interview there, looks like we’ll see new faces in the squad this weekend. Bakes and Walsh would be my guess. Can’t see Big Nige being silly enough to put them all in the starting line up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 COD at LWB would be my guess with Walsh on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Lrrr said: I can see Pearson getting irritated with Gregor continually asking about returning players, looks like from his side he's explained whats needed for returns and Gregor keeps asking Agree, saw a glimpse of NP sounding a tad exasperated by Gregory’s repetitive questions, ‘as I think I’ve said before’ roughly translated ‘did you not listen last time?’ Loved the ‘what is a thing, is that I communicate and communication is really important’ reply. I really enjoy listening to NP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 56 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Agree, saw a glimpse of NP sounding a tad exasperated by Gregory’s repetitive questions, ‘as I think I’ve said before’ roughly translated ‘did you not listen last time?’ Loved the ‘what is a thing, is that I communicate and communication is really important’ reply. I really enjoy listening to NP Not sure personally, find his passive aggressive incredulity at being asked pretty normal questions a little unnecessary personally. NP had previously discussed his view on not rushing players back but I dont see how that means GG cant ask a question about whether specific players who played in the u23 game might feature in the upcoming match. I guess he just doesnt want to give it away so is avoiding answering the question but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, SedRA said: Not sure personally, find his passive aggressive incredulity at being asked pretty normal questions a little unnecessary personally. NP had previously discussed his view on not rushing players back but I dont see how that means GG cant ask a question about whether specific players who played in the u23 game might feature in the upcoming match. I guess he just doesnt want to give it away so is avoiding answering the question but still... Have to agree with you. He hasn’t asked “what’s your view on injured players returning?”, he has simply asked about what players may be available following the U23’s game. Totally get he doesn’t want to give too much away, but maybe answer in a different tone. I do like listening to him though! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardy Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 You can tell Gregor is a low level journo. He is far better with written articles than any type of direct media contact. He comes across as a scruffy little boy asking questions for the sake of it. Nige is going to end up toasting him one day I’m sure of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Gregor needs to hit reset button, his interviews with NP have an edgy confrontational quality that was suited to when we were all getting rightly annoyed with the club but things have moved on & GMG needs a gear change or it’s going to be a tough old gig each week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow&Blue&Red Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Pearson looks like a nightmare to interview! I thought the questions were polite and straight-forward. And the kind of thing I wanted to know. Can you give us any news on the guys who had head injuries? Will Walsh be playing? Very indirectly he asked can anything be done to toughen up the defence? Are you excited about some of the academy prospects? Do you think Birmingham's bad home record counts for anything? Fair enough to play your cards close to your chest, totally get it, but there's no harm adding a little sugar. Pearson acts and sounds like McGregor is being hostile and trying to catch him out. Definitely sounds edgy, I agree with the post above, but didn't look to me like McGregor could have done anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Yellow&Blue&Red said: Pearson looks like a nightmare to interview! I thought the questions were polite and straight-forward. And the kind of thing I wanted to know. Can you give us any news on the guys who had head injuries? Will Walsh be playing? Very indirectly he asked can anything be done to toughen up the defence? Are you excited about some of the academy prospects? Do you think Birmingham's bad home record counts for anything? Fair enough to play your cards close to your chest, totally get it, but there's no harm adding a little sugar. Pearson acts and sounds like McGregor is being hostile and trying to catch him out. Definitely sounds edgy, I agree with the post above, but didn't look to me like McGregor could have done anything else. I think some of the reaction is because the same questions were asked on Tuesday, post the u23 game. I get the impression he’d rather be asked: - how are the injured players doing rather than - any chance some might be included on Saturday I don’t necessarily think it’s Pearson per se, I think Holden felt similarly about contract questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Yellow&Blue&Red said: Pearson looks like a nightmare to interview! I thought the questions were polite and straight-forward. And the kind of thing I wanted to know. Can you give us any news on the guys who had head injuries? Will Walsh be playing? Very indirectly he asked can anything be done to toughen up the defence? Are you excited about some of the academy prospects? Do you think Birmingham's bad home record counts for anything? Fair enough to play your cards close to your chest, totally get it, but there's no harm adding a little sugar. Pearson acts and sounds like McGregor is being hostile and trying to catch him out. Definitely sounds edgy, I agree with the post above, but didn't look to me like McGregor could have done anything else. Thing is Gregor isn't varying the question as if he's expecting an LJ or Dean who'd then expand on the question asked, Pearson sounds direct to the point and he'll answer the question asked. Ideas for how Gregor could have asked questions after the U23's game for example 'You've previously stated you don't want to see players rushed back from injury and that you want them back for good, how does completing 90 minutes for the u23's rank? Can we expect Liam to feature again for the u23's or is it likely he's ready for first team action even if in a limited capacity?' And when continually asking about his impression of academy players, instead ask along the lines of 'You had your first chance to see academy players who've been training with the first team such as Sam Bell, Tommy Conway and Alex Scott in a competitive game, what did you make of their performances?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Rossi the Robin said: Can’t see Big Nige being silly enough to put them all in the starting line up.. Where did I say that? “Squad” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Birmingham the opposite to us when it comes to injuries then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1984 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Birmingham the opposite to us when it comes to injuries then. Cheating bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Birmingham the opposite to us when it comes to injuries then. And still battling relegation. What a state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Lrrr said: Thing is Gregor isn't varying the question as if he's expecting an LJ or Dean who'd then expand on the question asked, Pearson sounds direct to the point and he'll answer the question asked. Ideas for how Gregor could have asked questions after the U23's game for example 'You've previously stated you don't want to see players rushed back from injury and that you want them back for good, how does completing 90 minutes for the u23's rank? Can we expect Liam to feature again for the u23's or is it likely he's ready for first team action even if in a limited capacity?' And when continually asking about his impression of academy players, instead ask along the lines of 'You had your first chance to see academy players who've been training with the first team such as Sam Bell, Tommy Conway and Alex Scott in a competitive game, what did you make of their performances?' Seems the exact opposite to me, highly verbose. He’s a smart guy, he knows what Gregor is asking - are any of the players that came through the u23 game looking like they’ll be in the squad Saturday? Simply respond to it or say you don’t want to, no need for the slight bullying/intimidation angle. Obviously there’s a bit of a love in for NP right now but I guarantee down the line people will get annoyed with this attitude. (Unless he takes us to the premier league title and champions of Europe, then I’m sure he can act however he wants ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I think Walsh has had the most minutes for U23's (?) so guessing it will be him involved - if either Nagy or Vyner are not back/have had a week off we could even see him start. COD too maybe but suspect he'll stick with Sess. Baker and Watkins bench at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Lew-T said: Where did I say that? “Squad” I didn’t say you did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 My hunch is that Pearson is very much the type of old school manager who would prefer not to be chucking in a lot of youngsters at the same time, so this line of questioning is highly likely to irritate him. Obvious already that to put it mildly Nige is one of those who doesn’t suffer fools gladly, so I can’t see their relationship being anything but frosty if Gregor doesn’t read the room.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 No doubt Pearson is definitely somewhat passive-aggressive in interviews. However, Gregor asks basically the same question three times in a row, not the best way to start an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 hours ago, SedRA said: Seems the exact opposite to me, highly verbose. He’s a smart guy, he knows what Gregor is asking - are any of the players that came through the u23 game looking like they’ll be in the squad Saturday? Simply respond to it or say you don’t want to, no need for the slight bullying/intimidation angle. Obviously there’s a bit of a love in for NP right now but I guarantee down the line people will get annoyed with this attitude. (Unless he takes us to the premier league title and champions of Europe, then I’m sure he can act however he wants ) Tend to agree. But he did say that he can sometimes unintentionally come over as obnoxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Nigel Pearson seems to across to me as generally being one daft question away from lumping the interviewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Cardy said: You can tell Gregor is a low level journo. He is far better with written articles than any type of direct media contact. He comes across as a scruffy little boy asking questions for the sake of it. Nige is going to end up toasting him one day I’m sure of it. Stockhausen, is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Alessandro said: I think Walsh has had the most minutes for U23's (?) so guessing it will be him involved - if either Nagy or Vyner are not back/have had a week off we could even see him start. COD too maybe but suspect he'll stick with Sess. Baker and Watkins bench at best. He has, he played 60 odd minutes a week ago & the full 90 in midweek, so seems certain to be on the bench at the very least. None of Baker, Watkins or O’Dowda had featured before, NB hasn’t played previously this season, Marley last played in November & Callum on Boxing Day, my guess would be no more than 1 of these 3 will be on the bench. Vyner & Nagy will both be available I think, the 6 day protocol has passed, & both will be naturally fit having played a lot of football this season, Zak in particular seems certain to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1984 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 hours ago, SedRA said: Seems the exact opposite to me, highly verbose. He’s a smart guy, he knows what Gregor is asking - are any of the players that came through the u23 game looking like they’ll be in the squad Saturday? Simply respond to it or say you don’t want to, no need for the slight bullying/intimidation angle. Obviously there’s a bit of a love in for NP right now but I guarantee down the line people will get annoyed with this attitude. (Unless he takes us to the premier league title and champions of Europe, then I’m sure he can act however he wants ) That is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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