Lew-T Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Get the feeling all things are going well. Shame about the news of Conway though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I like that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 It’s still so refreshing to listen to NP, no bull shit, straight forward, common sense responses and a genuine attempt to really communicate with fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 He just gives that air of assurance and confidence in his interviews Hopefully that is transferred to the players on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Liked his comment about Conway but in truth it is pretty obvious with Nige whether you’re in or out of favour. As others have said, he gives reasoned answers & he sets out his plan for how we are looking to progress if you are prepared to listen to actually what he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I liked everything he said regarding our young players. Both individually and the general approach to their development. In safe hands there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 He's looking a lot better/healthy than when he joined us Love him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 26 minutes ago, Gazred said: I liked everything he said regarding our young players. Both individually and the general approach to their development. In safe hands there. Exactly how I feel and have felt, even during last season. As @GrahamCsays above, he’s been pretty open and clear about things if you’re prepared to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I wish he was my boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Must confess: first interview of his I have managed to watch all the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 The first time I've seen him looking relaxed all the way through instead of being a bit defensive about things. he clearly likes George and Tom Conway, and I suspect we may see our new full back in action sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 As per the two previous comments, my immediate thought was that this seems finally to be a totally relaxed-into-the-job version of NP. Things are picking up, as was perhaps inevitable under such competent and experienced stewardship, and he seems comfortable and content here with City. I don't want to exaggerate, but I think he's taking us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Love his rye smile at 5.40 when describing Tanner’s ‘competitiveness’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I enjoyed that so much I went and took a look at some of his interviews at Leicester. A couple of absolute corkers. The one where he went after the reporter for not knowing what he’s talking about was great. But clearly the media reinforcements were sent in to go after him subsequently. Great stuff. McG has his work cut out!! Nevertheless the club interviews have been good lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 He shows his confidence very visibily and if that comes across to us via a video, how beneficial it must be to the players who are working with and for him, on a daily basis. Not good news about Conway but if it clears up the remains of a previous injury, the loss of two months will prove beneficial for Tom in the future. A problem from a previous regime? I liked Nigel as a player at Shrewsbury and believe he will achieve success as the City manager. It won't fail because of lack of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 23 minutes ago, Porto Red said: As per the two previous comments, my immediate thought was that this seems finally to be a totally relaxed-into-the-job version of NP. Things are picking up, as was perhaps inevitable under such competent and experienced stewardship, and he seems comfortable and content here with City. I don't want to exaggerate, but I think he's taking us up. I'm not saying it will be this year but I would not put my house on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: He shows his confidence very visibily and if that comes across to us via a video, how beneficial it must be to the players who are working with and for him, on a daily basis. Not good news about Conway but if it clears up the remains of a previous injury, the loss of two months will prove beneficial for Tom in the future. A problem from a previous regime? I liked Nigel as a player at Shrewsbury and believe he will achieve success as the City manager. It won't fail because of lack of effort. Han-Noah’s interview implied that he and the squad are crystal clear what Nige wants / expects. Re Tommy - bit of a clean-up sounds like a bit of cartilage / grit to tidy up / wash out. My gut feel is nothing sinister or related to Rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 30 minutes ago, 054123 said: Love his rye smile at 5.40 when describing Tanner’s ‘competitiveness’ You could say it's catchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I take it Mark Carter is not a fan. for me this is the most confindence i'v had in a manager since well maybe even back to Dicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: I take it Mark Carter is not a fan. for me this is the most confindence i'v had in a manager since well maybe even back to Dicks. Ooh I dunno. JJ always seems confident and relaxed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: Ooh I dunno. JJ always seems confident and relaxed Yeah maybe got a bit carried away there. Joe was one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Saw the interview was 11 minutes and thought that was far too long. Flew by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awbb Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Porto Red said: You could say it's catchy Sorry, any excuse from some Springsteen related nonsense. I loved it. The eyebrows, encouraging nod and grin as the words "physically competitive" are uttered. I wonder who Tanner clattered unnecessarily in training to warrant such gushing praise and emotion from NP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, awbb said: I wonder who Tanner clattered unnecessarily in training to warrant such gushing praise and emotion from NP? Rumoured to have taken out Zak Vyner and Danny Simpson with a Jackie Chan manoeuvre in the queue for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Just been reading the transcript of Nige’s pre-match interview (mustn’t call it a presser!!) with Gregor. There are some beauties in there….in a good way. That first highlighted bit is a classic. Nige is pretty open, but you have to listen and work out what he is saying for effect sometimes. The second one is him tolerating having to do interviews. When he’s left to respond to open questions there are some real nuggets in there. I didn’t highlight the bit about strikers, his view is he has them now, whereas before Weimann and Martin returned he wasn’t sure. More confirmation that he won’t bring in players for the sake of it. There was a bit also in the interview where it looks like Tanner deal was done but Carlisle played him. Further confirmation that he can be flexible within a team system. I’m so glad re the tiredness of changing systems. He hasn’t moved away from this system all season or pre-season. It’s fine for us fans to pick our team’s, but those picking back threes aren’t gonna get their preferred team very often. The professional manager is telling us we don’t have the squad to play it! Also, a bit more on selection policy. Of course he could hate Nahki Wells, but I just think it’s Chris and Andi have the shirt, but they could drop form, get injured, etc, or Nige might want to go different for a particular game (Baker v Cardiff). @spudskiwhat have we been saying? We now have a manager who knows exactly what is needed. He is vastly experienced and knows what works. The future will be better than the last couple of seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Porto Red said: You could say it's catchy It's totally crackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just been reading the transcript of Nige’s pre-match interview (mustn’t call it a presser!!) with Gregor. There are some beauties in there….in a good way. That first highlighted bit is a classic. Nige is pretty open, but you have to listen and work out what he is saying for effect sometimes. The second one is him tolerating having to do interviews. When he’s left to respond to open questions there are some real nuggets in there. I didn’t highlight the bit about strikers, his view is he has them now, whereas before Weimann and Martin returned he wasn’t sure. More confirmation that he won’t bring in players for the sake of it. There was a bit also in the interview where it looks like Tanner deal was done but Carlisle played him. Further confirmation that he can be flexible within a team system. I’m so glad re the tiredness of changing systems. He hasn’t moved away from this system all season or pre-season. It’s fine for us fans to pick our team’s, but those picking back threes aren’t gonna get their preferred team very often. The professional manager is telling us we don’t have the squad to play it! Also, a bit more on selection policy. Of course he could hate Nahki Wells, but I just think it’s Chris and Andi have the shirt, but they could drop form, get injured, etc, or Nige might want to go different for a particular game (Baker v Cardiff). @spudskiwhat have we been saying? We now have a manager who knows exactly what is needed. He is vastly experienced and knows what works. The future will be better than the last couple of seasons. This is very heartening. Direction, purpose, proper management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Absolutely first class. Something City has been missing for years. Clough-esque in the way he doesn’t talk in management-speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just been reading the transcript of Nige’s pre-match interview (mustn’t call it a presser!!) with Gregor. There are some beauties in there….in a good way. That first highlighted bit is a classic. Nige is pretty open, but you have to listen and work out what he is saying for effect sometimes. The second one is him tolerating having to do interviews. When he’s left to respond to open questions there are some real nuggets in there. I didn’t highlight the bit about strikers, his view is he has them now, whereas before Weimann and Martin returned he wasn’t sure. More confirmation that he won’t bring in players for the sake of it. There was a bit also in the interview where it looks like Tanner deal was done but Carlisle played him. Further confirmation that he can be flexible within a team system. I’m so glad re the tiredness of changing systems. He hasn’t moved away from this system all season or pre-season. It’s fine for us fans to pick our team’s, but those picking back threes aren’t gonna get their preferred team very often. The professional manager is telling us we don’t have the squad to play it! Also, a bit more on selection policy. Of course he could hate Nahki Wells, but I just think it’s Chris and Andi have the shirt, but they could drop form, get injured, etc, or Nige might want to go different for a particular game (Baker v Cardiff). @spudskiwhat have we been saying? We now have a manager who knows exactly what is needed. He is vastly experienced and knows what works. The future will be better than the last couple of seasons. Exactly Dave. I was 50/50 when he first came here. Over the past month I think he's come across a lot better in the media. His better communication via the media will help, especially if things don't go our way for a while. As for how we now set up, use players to the best of their ability, with an aim at fitness and ingrained system can only be positive. I like the way he manages. You can see the players respect him and believe in his system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 30 minutes ago, spudski said: Exactly Dave. I was 50/50 when he first came here. Over the past month I think he's come across a lot better in the media. His better communication via the media will help, especially if things don't go our way for a while. As for how we now set up, use players to the best of their ability, with an aim at fitness and ingrained system can only be positive. I like the way he manages. You can see the players respect him and believe in his system. Got to say I don’t think he’s changed his media approach at all from last season. Thought he was clear and honest last season, and continued that over the summer into this season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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