Waconda Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 They wouldn't, would they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Wouldn’t surprise me if that’s what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sheltons Army Posted April 9, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 If they were as backward and stupid as you Absolutely * About time you started another new thread for a bit more attention * Pro 17 2 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 I appreciate that he put lots of effort and basically spent all his free time on Bristol city whilst he was manager but would be pissed if he come back , but wouldn’t be surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Luckily I don’t see a thing from the original poster. But I can’t block thread titles. That sucks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Great idea.Bring back all the Lee's.Johnson,Trundle,Matthews,Miller,Tomlin,roy Lita..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted April 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Luckily I don’t see a thing from the original poster. But I can’t block thread titles. That sucks! Brilliant ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 @Davefevs said they are, so I think yer answer is: wood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) At first I thought I'd be pissed off. But then I realised it would be the most "us" thing ever. Then I started to realise that we haven't actually been as high in the league as we were under LJ. To think, we were annoyed that we were knocking on the door of the playoffs but not getting in?! Edit: to clarify, I definitely think it would be a super dumb idea Edited April 9, 2022 by YGBjammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, Waconda said: They wouldn't, would they ? There would be a massive drop in ST sales if he came back. But it is the sort of mistake SL would make (again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Watched some highlights of us in 2018/19 the other day Night and day better than any of the shit served up since he left 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted April 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Tin Soldier said: There would be a massive drop in ST sales if he came back. But it is the sort of mistake SL would make (again). Hmmm not sure about that myself, with the already highly advertised relegation battle and the prospect of another season of this, they will be haemorrhaging ST sales as it is now. Not saying it would be a good idea but disagree on lower ST sales as a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, YGBjammy said: At first I thought I'd be pissed off. But then I realised it would be the most "us" thing ever. Then I started to realise that we haven't actually been as high in the league as we were under LJ. To think, we were annoyed that we were knocking on the door of the playoffs but not getting in?! Edit: to clarify, I definitely think it would be a super dumb idea 5 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Watched some highlights of us in 2018/19 the other day Night and day better than any of the shit served up since he left Those years are criminally underrated by some. Clearly the club has been left in the shit and I don’t think that’s all Lees fault, but on the pitch we overachieved compared to our recent history (eg last 40 years). He just couldn’t get us over the line. We also put in some very, very good performances for a couple of years. The peak probably being the 2 semi final legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pezo Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 I think he would be a good coach working under a manager like NP, NP would manage him and cut out most of his bullshit but we would also get the benefits of his efforts. Would be interesting how he coached players that weren't so weak minded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, Waconda said: Hmmm not sure about that myself, with the already highly advertised relegation battle and the prospect of another season of this, they will be haemorrhaging ST sales as it is now. Not saying it would be a good idea but disagree on lower ST sales as a reason. 100% lower season ticket sales. God no ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Pezo said: I think he would be a good coach working under a manager like NP, NP would manage him and cut out most of his bullshit but we would also get the benefits of his efforts. Would be interesting how he coached players that weren't so weak minded. LJ was weak minded and weak with his players. Listen to the Wilbo interview! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tin Posted April 9, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 LJ had three years left on the deal he signed in 2019 when he left us, happily took a seven-figure pay-off after playing a huge role in dismantling Cotts’ squad and increasing costs with his clubs-in-the-bag approach. He should never have got the job in the first place, a second time would be suicidal for the club. Assistant coach, fine. Head coach, no. Another crock of shit from Waconda / VT etc 18 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 As I said when this was raised the other day, re-appointing LJ would effectively be SL admitting that Ashton was the problem and was allowed to be so. And I don't think SL does acknowledgment of his mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, tin said: LJ had three years left on the deal he signed in 2019 when he left us, happily took a seven-figure pay-off after playing a huge role in dismantling Cotts’ squad and increasing costs with his clubs-in-the-bag approach. He should never have got the job in the first place, a second time would be suicidal for the club. Assistant coach, fine. Head coach, no. Another crock of shit from Waconda / VT etc Please don’t insult the resident pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 42 minutes ago, Waconda said: They wouldn't, would they ? SL - Hello Lee, we made a mistake, fancy coming back? LJ - Sure, what’s my budget? SL - nothing sorry mate, we’re skint…hello, Lee are you still there?…Lee?… SL sobs…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbew Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, tin said: LJ had three years left on the deal he signed in 2019 when he left us, happily took a seven-figure pay-off after playing a huge role in dismantling Cotts’ squad and increasing costs with his clubs-in-the-bag approach. He should never have got the job in the first place, a second time would be suicidal for the club. Assistant coach, fine. Head coach, no. Another crock of shit from Waconda / VT etc How dare Lee Johnson dismantle Cotts squad that was heading towards relegation, and build a squad that challanged at the top end of the Championship, our best finishes in 40 years. At the same time making large transfer profits. Terrible manager. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Move on! Pearsons our manager no more cozy club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Waconda said: They wouldn't, would they ? Made I laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 49 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Watched some highlights of us in 2018/19 the other day Night and day better than any of the shit served up since he left Budget, budget , budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citychuds Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Street red said: Move on! Pearsons our manager no more cozy club. Nope no more cozy and no more winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Sacking Pearson and reappointing LJ is exactly the sort of nepotism based decision SL would make. It’s not even a funny thread, it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 I actually had this conversation with a colleague in work earlier this week. We were discussing where we currently are as a club, and what would happen if Nige were to leave/be sacked. We highlighted our own opinions as to who we would like to take over, and the many factors that would play a part in that appointment (finances being the main one). I would personally like to see us go down the route that MK Dons have gone, where a young manager with a clear style of play is appointed, with a recruitment policy in place. MK Dons have had an excellent season, and a large contributing factor is that they sign talented young players, whose contracts have expired and are signed for small compensation fees. Scott Twine being the stand out example. Kane Wilson (Forest Green - Right Back) would be an example of who would be available this upcoming summer window. Combined with this are players promoted from the academy, something we are well stocked with as the likes of Scott, Pring, Bell and Conway have shown. However, we agreed that this type of appointment is unlikely to happen under SL and JL's leadership. Instead they are likely to revert to Johnson as he is out of work, and we have been on the decline since he has left. NOW BY NO MEANS DO I WANT THAT TO HAPPEN!!... but it does seem like a decision Steve and Jon would be likely to make. Luton and Peterborough are examples of clubs that have reverted to previous managers that fit the ownerships wants/needs. Luton being the positive example, a hugely successful season, positive football that has been embedded over a number of seasons, and has seen them develop at a rapid rate. Peterborough being the other, and more likely mirroring where we currently are as a club. SL and JL have both proved over their tenure to enjoy 'comfort'. Minimal risk, and a manager who is aligned to their way of thinking, and likely to follow the way that they want the club to run. Now history shows during his previous tenure, that Johnson likes to spend excessive amounts of money. Was Mark Ashton a driving force in this? Was Johnson on board with all signings? (Chelsea loaners etc.). I would certainly be interested to see him work on minimal/no spend. Yet, during his time at Barnsley and Oldham, LJ developed a reputation for developing talent, and securing bargains that represented future value. There's no doubting that towards the end of his time with us, the football on show was utter dross. We were struggling to show any attacking intent, and the fighting spirit we once showed was gone. For years rumours have circulated that SL is not keen on signing former players. Albert Adomah, Cole Skuse, and many others have been rumoured to be close to re-signing for the club, but SL has reportedly blocked the moves. Would the same apply for a former manager? We know that the SL has spoken publicly of how well he gets on with Gary and Lee Johnson. I can't help but get the feeling that we will be seeing LJ return at some point in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Waconda said: They wouldn't, would they ? What’s your previous username ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Idk part of me would like to see LJ with no MA. LJ was more the Szmodics, Brownhill and Webster signings it felt. Whereas Ashton was the Palmer, Wells and Dasilva signings. Then I think of how much I grew to hate listening to him after every game. How fast our form could go from promotion level to relegation level. And mostly how rough the ending was. There could be a time where LJ can come back but think it is too soon to really consider that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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