Davefevs Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 hours ago, soultrader said: Is it possible your mate has been fed spurious info from within the club to see if there is a leak? I reckon BS4 and me had the same source directly / indirectly. And I know Dave Barton has shown an “interest” in him in the past. Having said that I don’t think this was a trap. Looks like a 2+2=5 around a combination of events, e.g. libellous rumour that started at about 8am yesterday, RG doing a club media video, requesting to go on 20Man and another rumour of a press conference being called too which Gregor was said to have confirmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 11 hours ago, alexukhc said: Press today says Shakespeare’s going to Watford nextttttttt Inevitable… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I reckon BS4 and me had the same source directly / indirectly. And I know Dave Barton has shown an “interest” in him in the past. Having said that I don’t think this was a trap. Looks like a 2+2=5 around a combination of events, e.g. libellous rumour that started at about 8am yesterday, RG doing a club media video, requesting to go on 20Man and another rumour of a press conference being called too which Gregor was said to have confirmed. Interestingly, Gregor didn’t a tweet thing yesterday. I think he is well and truly out of the loop and will have to Rely on writing opinion pieces. Seems a strange career move to go freelance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Henry said: Interestingly, Gregor didn’t a tweet thing yesterday. I think he is well and truly out of the loop and will have to Rely on writing opinion pieces. Seems a strange career move to go freelance. Journalists need to keep their powder dry until they are 100% sure of the facts, so he did the right thing. It may be that the club DID offer Pearson the option of walking away due to ill health and he replied words to the effect of "No, I'll be OK, just give me a little time". There is usually a peppercorn of truth in every rumour, and this may have been why- earlier in the day - someone from the club made the assumption that Nige would be going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Journalists need to keep their powder dry until they are 100% sure of the facts, so he did the right thing. It may be that the club DID offer Pearson the option of walking away due to ill health and he replied words to the effect of "No, I'll be OK, just give me a little time". There is usually a peppercorn of truth in every rumour, and this may have been why- earlier in the day - someone from the club made the assumption that Nige would be going. Yep, if he guesses or jumps to a conclusion that turns out not to be true , he either . Gets dogs abuse , loses credibility , alienates the club, or all 3. I've listened to Gould a couple of times and when he says "that's what we want", when asked about Nige coming back . The next question was "does he want to come back"? To that Gould says "I'm sure he does". I'm probably reading too much into it, but that sounds like Nige hasn't been asked, or he hasn't said. Now we can waffle on for ages trying to get something out of nothing. You do that as a Journo , and your reputation goes pretty quickly. Unless you're on Twitter, then it seems you can post what you dream something and Tweet it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Henry said: Interestingly, Gregor didn’t a tweet thing yesterday. I think he is well and truly out of the loop and will have to Rely on writing opinion pieces. Seems a strange career move to go freelance. Twitter is not the only social media / comms channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 There are still a few rumours flying around today. At this point I’m taking RG and both interviews at face value and hope we see NP back sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Interestingly I was speaking to an Academy coach about City today (dont have a name) and found him totally disrespectful towards NP. "Never should have been appointed, dinosaur, knows nothing, should drop Matty James and play youngsters, should be sacked" If this is the sort of attitude that some of the backroom staff have towards our Manager then what do they tell our Players and youth players. It doesn't exactly look good on the club at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 might this academy coach have a gripe? sounds a bit strong against someone who could have him relieved if he wanted at any given time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, redsquirrel said: might this academy coach have a gripe? sounds a bit strong against someone who could have him relieved if he wanted at any given time Potentially. I just think if that's the attitude some within the club have towards our Manager, it's not a good look at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kid in the Riot Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, 2015 said: Interestingly I was speaking to an Academy coach about City today (dont have a name) and found him totally disrespectful towards NP. "Never should have been appointed, dinosaur, knows nothing, should drop Matty James and play youngsters, should be sacked" If this is the sort of attitude that some of the backroom staff have towards our Manager then what do they tell our Players and youth players. It doesn't exactly look good on the club at all. I can't think of a City manager that has given more debuts to Academy players than Nige, since probably Tinman. Sounds like some disgruntled under-8s coach who thinks he's Pep. Completely unprofessional too. 31 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Merrick's Marvels Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, 2015 said: Interestingly I was speaking to an Academy coach about City today (dont have a name) and found him totally disrespectful towards NP. "Never should have been appointed, dinosaur, knows nothing, should drop Matty James and play youngsters, should be sacked" If this is the sort of attitude that some of the backroom staff have towards our Manager then what do they tell our Players and youth players. It doesn't exactly look good on the club at all. If we're employing coaches who think Matty James should be dropped, then we're in an even bigger mess than I thought. 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Jesus what a mess this has become. If the academy coaches are not on board with "the plan"., how many others are anti Pearson.? Someone needs to grab this club by the balls, if we have any, and sort it out. We roll from crisis to crisis without a leader or direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 23 hours ago, Northern Red said: We could be the job that finally forces Warnock into retirement. Or the looney bin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, 2015 said: Interestingly I was speaking to an Academy coach about City today (dont have a name) and found him totally disrespectful towards NP. "Never should have been appointed, dinosaur, knows nothing, should drop Matty James and play youngsters, should be sacked" If this is the sort of attitude that some of the backroom staff have towards our Manager then what do they tell our Players and youth players. It doesn't exactly look good on the club at all. Don't believe this can be true for one second As @Kid in the Riot said hes given debuts to a huge amount of academy players and has more creditability than our last 2 managers by an absolute mile. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, DaveF said: Don't believe this can be true for one second As @Kid in the Riot said hes given debuts to a huge amount of academy players and has more creditability than our last 2 managers by an absolute mile. Believe what you want, I know the conversation I had and wouldn't lie about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 minute ago, 2015 said: Believe what you want, I know the conversation I had and wouldn't lie about it. In that case this academy coach should be sacked immediately. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, 2015 said: Believe what you want, I know the conversation I had and wouldn't lie about it. What sort of age group Academy coach are we talking about….e.g. how far down the age groups? Wouldn’t ask you to say he’s the u18s or anything that might divulge possible people it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) For info, my dad gets his haircut the appointment after an Academy Coach, and my dad hears all kinds of stuff, to quote “I reckon Massengo has been signed in readiness to go to Chelsea”. Edited November 9, 2021 by Davefevs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, 2015 said: Believe what you want, I know the conversation I had and wouldn't lie about it. You sure he wasn't a coach driver, rather than a coach, @2015 ? 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: What sort of age group Academy coach are we talking about….e.g. how far down the age groups? Wouldn’t ask you to say he’s the u18s or anything that might divulge possible people it could be. A brief discussion, didn't get into too much details about age groups and who he coaches in particular. As soon as City were mentioned all the stuff quoted was what was said and it ended at that, not impressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, JonDolman said: We don't even have any academy centre mids to play in our first team. Other than Owers who played a bit for Bath. Kadji is the one that looks like he could be special one day, but now? Would be surprised if he's ready. Only just stepped up to 23s level. It’s quite funny isn’t it….our centre mid v Cov contained….Massengo 20, Scott 18 and Bakinson 23 (last month). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 08/11/2021 at 14:22, Northern Red said: We could be the job that finally forces Warnock into retirement. He’d probably fire himself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, 2015 said: A brief discussion, didn't get into too much details about age groups and who he coaches in particular. As soon as City were mentioned all the stuff quoted was what was said and it ended at that, not impressed. I’m not calling you a liar - but I find it astonishing that a club employee would be so loose lipped in such a short conversation with a stranger. If that is the case, I’d say the problem is with that guy. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 I don't know about anyone else, but I keep pressing where it says 'press' but nothing seems to happen. Maybe the bloke next door's TV keeps going on and off..... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: I don't know about anyone else, but I keep pressing where it says 'press' but nothing seems to happen. Maybe the bloke next door's TV keeps going on and off..... Hey, cut it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 9, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 7 hours ago, soultrader said: Is it possible your mate has been fed spurious info from within the club to see if there is a leak? The club have previous for this... the name escapes me now but there was the story of a player coming from a Scottish club that was leaked, and was never going to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 46 minutes ago, Alessandro said: I’m not calling you a liar - but I find it astonishing that a club employee would be so loose lipped in such a short conversation with a stranger. If that is the case, I’d say the problem is with that guy. I'd guess it's someone who coaches one of the younger age groups and is part-time. By the sound of it, their day job might just be full-time moron. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Hey, cut it out. Yes stop it I want to watch that Steven Merchant thing where the women says” give to your grandparrrr” so I can throw my size 9 DMs at the telly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 hours ago, DaveF said: In that case this academy coach should be sacked immediately. Why? It’s just an opinion? To which he is perfectly entitled. One many of us may not agree with, sure, but what makes it a sackable offence? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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