Port Said Red Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) Perhaps the most unusual season in European history will see the top divisions closing down for a long period for the World Cup. In England the Premiership will close from the 11th November and restart on Boxing Day. The Championship will also close on the 11th but restart on Dec 10th after the group games have finished, individual clubs will be able to postpone games though if they can show their squad is sufficiently weakened. So as per the title, how would you approach the season? Regarding training will it be a normal pre season followed perhaps a mini pre season in December? In games we could potentially play a heavy pressing game, knowing that we will have a mid season break for recovery and to go again in the "second half" of the season. Ironically, it might be perfectly structured for LJ's "busy bees" team, but might also suit NP's hard working aggressive style. Edited April 16, 2022 by Port Said Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post B-Rizzle Posted April 16, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Sack Pearson and appoint an up and coming coach to inject a bit of enthusiasm and belief into the club. If we have no money, get someone in who can work with no money. 3 15 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Try really hard to win games. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Blood some more youngsters, keep some clean sheets. Accept its going to be another long hard struggle and be happy with staying up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 This sunmer will be wierd, its a matter of who we can get off the books rather than who we sign. I believe wells palmer kalas and bentley will have 1 year left, if we can get money in from at least 2 of them, but free up wages of all 4 that should make some difference to the budget! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Merrick's Marvels Posted April 16, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, B-Rizzle said: Sack Pearson and appoint an up and coming coach to inject a bit of enthusiasm and belief into the club. If we have no money, get someone in who can work with no money. And Pearson can't work with no money??? His entire career proves otherwise - as he has repeatedly said whilst here. Presumably you've not been paying attention. Never mind the fact that, with no money, he's developed untried players into assets worth circa 30-50 million quid this season - and at the same time kept us in the Championship! For your information, no City manager's ever achieved that before. But wait, there's more. How about putting a fit for purpose medical team in place? Or maybe you thought Andy Rolls was doing a great job anyway. And all the while talking to us like adults, giving it to us straight and, most importantly, with no personal agenda - just wanting what's best for our football club rather than for himself and his position. Not good enough for you? Get a grip. Yes, some of our football's been rubbish. But then, it was under other City managers too, at first. But, given time, they proved a great success - Alan Dicks for starters. So maybe give Pearson some time too, eh? Maybe you're not familiar with the particulars of Alan Dicks' success. Maybe you're an impatient Generation Zer who wants everything now, now, now. Or maybe, you just love chattin shit. Because there's no lack of belief where it matters. But if there is where you're sat - after just 1 season of disappointment - I'd humbly suggest Bristol City isn't the club for you or any other snowflakes either. Times hard. The road will be bumpy. Buckle up. Edited April 16, 2022 by Merrick's Marvels 40 1 2 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 8 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I don’t even know why that made me chuckle but it did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 It’s a very valid question that deserves more than some of the responses so far. Its often quoted that England don’t do as well as they could at tournaments due to the strain of our season. With Qatar mid season then that strain hits club teams in the second half and not the National sides. We should be ok. Based on current squad it’s only (potentially) Semenyo going to the tournament, so there’s opportunity to go hard in the first half of the season, then rest up, then go hard in the second half. The uniqueness of the season means that “lesser” squads with few internationals will have an opportunity as the “better” squads tire 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 47 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: Blood some more youngsters, keep some clean sheets. Accept its going to be another long hard struggle and be happy with staying up. Sounds good to me,we haven’t got a pot to piss in and Nige will see us through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious Custard Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Struggle and disappointment again. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Furious Custard said: Struggle and disappointment again. Hopefully the mess lJ and Ashton left us is not terminal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Furious Custard said: Struggle and disappointment again. That should sell a few season tickets. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Try to do better with less. Continue to cut costs, wages in particular. Amortisation cost cutting is taking care of itself thanks to Pearson and a bit of Holden. Continue to develop the youngsters…and keep the links close between u23s and first team. Continue to build the togetherness of the squad. Something like that anyway! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 51 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: I don’t even know why that made me chuckle but it did Then my work here is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Expect relegation, anything better is a bonus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 I would expect a normal pre season (training conditioning wise). The break for the World Cup should be easy enough to manage. There is normally a two week International break around November time anyway and the second two weeks will be a bit more conditioning with a couple of friendlies against either Prem clubs U23 sides or other Championships clubs. Won't make any difference to us though as we always lose the first match after an International break so don't expect miracles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sno Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Firstly I think we should consider selling Massengo and Semenyo, if we could get 15-20 combined that will ease our financial problems hugely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 The aim mid term must be to be a competitive championship team with a wages budget which is less than 80% of turnover. To achieve that we will need to move on the top earners and replace them with home players and OOC signings who won’t demand the type of wages that we currently pay Kalas, Bentley Dasilva etc. That ambition is no small feat. Hopefully, next season will be another season similar to this one, where we reduce the wage bill but achieve safety without out any major worries. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Keep on 'blaming the mess LJ and Ashton left us in' even though Lee left 2 years and 3 seasons ago? Alternatively, BCFC must ensure that any incomings are players who will be relevant to any new manager who replaces Nigel in the event that his record at this club continues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hxj Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 I'm strangely content about next season already. GK: Bentley, O'Leary CB: Atkinson, Klose, Cundy, Kalas, Vyner WB: Dasilva, Pring, Tanner, Scott MF: Williams, James, Massengo, Benarous F: Martin, Wiemann, Semmenyo, Wells Plus the other u23s not listed above. May not set the world alight but if Pearson can get things moving should be interesting. Baker will never play again - no manager would be stupid enough to let him get a third potentially life changing/fatal head injury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr Sno said: Firstly I think we should consider selling Massengo and Semenyo, if we could get 15-20 combined that will ease our financial problems hugely. If that is million then I think you are being wildly optimistic. Out of interest what benchmark are you using to come to those amounts ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Exactly Major, a mixture of total arrogance and distain works for me.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) My guess would be standard pre-season with maintenance and additional shape work over the break. Nothing too revolutionary as rest is probably more beneficial than any minimal gains that could be made in a few weeks of physical exertion. Maybe a couple of friendlies in the break for fringe players to shine. Edited April 16, 2022 by SydneyCity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Keep on 'blaming the mess LJ and Ashton left us in' even though Lee left 2 years and 3 seasons ago? Alternatively, BCFC must ensure that any incomings are players who will be relevant to any new manager who replaces Nigel in the event that his record at this club continues. With another man in charge in between, who it seems history has forgotten. COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted April 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s a very valid question that deserves more than some of the responses so far. Its often quoted that England don’t do as well as they could at tournaments due to the strain of our season. With Qatar mid season then that strain hits club teams in the second half and not the National sides. We should be ok. Based on current squad it’s only (potentially) Semenyo going to the tournament, so there’s opportunity to go hard in the first half of the season, then rest up, then go hard in the second half. The uniqueness of the season means that “lesser” squads with few internationals will have an opportunity as the “better” squads tire 2 hours ago, Sir Geoff said: I would expect a normal pre season (training conditioning wise). The break for the World Cup should be easy enough to manage. There is normally a two week International break around November time anyway and the second two weeks will be a bit more conditioning with a couple of friendlies against either Prem clubs U23 sides or other Championships clubs. Won't make any difference to us though as we always lose the first match after an International break so don't expect miracles. 31 minutes ago, SydneyCity said: My guess would be standard pre-season with maintenance and additional shape work over the break. Nothing too revolutionary as rest is probably more beneficial than any minimal gains that could be made in a few weeks of physical exertion. Maybe a couple of friendlies in the break for fringe players to shine. Thanks guys, at least you look like you read my original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 The same as I have approached every season since 1968, with little expectation, knowing there's a 90% chance of disappointment, but hoping for that 10% chance of success. A bit like playing a fruit machine really! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sno Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Sir Geoff said: If that is million then I think you are being wildly optimistic. Out of interest what benchmark are you using to come to those amounts ? I'm just guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hxj said: I'm strangely content about next season already. GK: Bentley, O'Leary CB: Atkinson, Klose, Cundy, Kalas, Vyner WB: Dasilva, Pring, Tanner, Scott MF: Williams, James, Massengo, Benarous F: Martin, Wiemann, Semmenyo, Wells Plus the other u23s not listed above. May not set the world alight but if Pearson can get things moving should be interesting. Baker will never play again - no manager would be stupid enough to let him get a third potentially life changing/fatal head injury. That team has produced some god awful football this season Edited April 16, 2022 by Sturny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hxj Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, Sturny said: That team has produced some god awful football this season It has - but it has also produced some brilliant moments. It also collapsed too many times in the last ten minutes. Bear in mind that I have been going to matches for almost 50 years, so I have seen some real 'god awful' football. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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