The Original OTIB

er, we sold and didn't invest: NEST EGG!

Just now, Red Army 75 said:

Just checking if we beat Southampton 

Probably best ask to clarify.

Getting tetchy ...

Just now, Davefevs said:

Tweet @bbcbristolsport

I’ve DMd Ed Hadwin.  No idea if they’ll ask it.  It’s only a simple - is the style what you’d thought it would be.

Equally: Brian, you said that Liam and Chris were "brilliant" coaches on the grass, quite a word to use there. From what we've seen so far, are they equally good at in-game management? Surely the practical application of coaching and game planning is not down to the players alone when the whistle blows? Do you think they should shoulder more responsibility for performances of late?

2 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Shame 20man has retired. He’d have asked some important questions. Unfortunately I don’t have much faith in the new guy.

What would be your first question?

Have to hope that the journo goes beyond the banal, such as, "can you understand the fans frustration?".

4 minutes ago, lenred said:

Will we be able to ask him questions does anyone know?

Even if we can, you won't get a straight answer. Typically craven BCFC approach to fan engagement.

Just now, REDOXO said:

He’s a good human!

With good behaviours.

1 minute ago, REDOXO said:

I’ll take what I can get. I suspect it’s about trying to placate supporters a little before season ticket sales are announced. 
 

Follow the Money!

I would love to know when this was arranged!

Prepare for Bristol Sport buzzword/phrase bingo.

15 minutes ago, cotswoldred2 said:

I give you West Ham 'Boro, Saints  Forest off the top ... and although there have been some poor games to take this stance is well just underlines what I am saying about Doom mongering on here, he inherited a paper thin squad with the best talent flogged off and not replaced, and yet we won't get relegated this season or next. 

IF he get the sack just who the Hell do we turn to anyway? Because for the life of me I can't think of anyone and no can anyone on here too...unless you can.

 

Re: above, he was very happy with what he had when he walked in the door: Manning said: "The big bit is the playing group that is currently here." - "The big attraction is the current group that are in place".

2 hours ago, Davefevs said:

FWIW I think the last thing you want to burden Zak with is the captaincy.  Let him concentrate on being excellent at his own game.

Re Cornick, that’s how I’d play him too.

I’m really intrigued how the summer striker is gonna play on his own.

Do you mean, someone agrees to buy him for £0 but picks up his full wage (alleged) as they are saving paying a fee?  Yes, that’s possible, although I suspect he’d want more than a 12 month deal, but I’m speculating.

Yes.

20 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

You in Droopy gif mode today?

1 hour ago, TheJudge07 said:

Manning is currently not the right fit for the group of players we have unless he is prepared to change his style or the board are going to give him some serious money in the summer to get the players. His record is relegation form, albeit he has had some good individual results too. The statistics would show that we have generally regressed since he took over. There has certainly been no managerial bounce leading to better outcomes, as suggested by the Board. I am also concerned that our attacking play has not really improved at all. Sure, Twine would have helped that, but we are always going to have injuries and a good manager has different plans in place. The injury situation has not improved and this really needs to be looked at. We have so many players with serious injuries.  I suspect the board will ultimately back Manning and then he is going to be under severe pressure if performances do not improve by the Autumn. It seems like we are starting again really and there will either be short term pain leading to improvement or pain leading to a relegation battle next season. Personally, I always felt it was difficult to change the style of a team mid-season unless you have the players to do it and we do not. 

He thought he was right when he came in, tbought the squad was good and the balance good.

Just now, The Dolman Pragmatist said:

Why didn’t Pearson play Cornick centrally then?  He appeared to also have had little use for Mehmeti once he signed him.

No idea.

3 minutes ago, Dollymarie said:

Just in case anyone didn’t know, the CCTV at/inside the ground is good enough that for example, cameras can zoom in enough that they could see the time on your watch.

what about our desperation and the hole in our souls?

17 hours ago, Davefevs said:

One of the kids was still being held by the stewards / security as we exited the SS.  They were obviously waiting to “repatriate” them with a parent.  Youngster tried to make another run for it, but got caught again.

Whats the score….banning order?  And for parent?

Force them to watch Manning on the grass for 10 weeks and listen to his PowerPoint presentations.

14 minutes ago, cotswoldred2 said:

No, I went to the pictures...not really fam around for Mothers Day. Plus Spurs beating Villa and a great match Man City and Liverpool, and with City winning a great day...until you read OTIB and you realise nothing has really changed still dripping misery on here.

For what it is worth, Pearson saw Cornick as playing centrally, something he's hardly ever done previously nor here. His most effective role is left of a front three. Either way, we have MUCH, MUCH bigger problems than Cornick, who I do not see as a problem. For the money spent (buttons today), a valuable squad player for me. 

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

As others are suggesting, moving on senior players who are under contract (Wells, Naismith and Cornick) is only likely to be achieved if we continue contributing to their wages.  I’d rather keep Wells and Naismith.  Cornick it’s possible we might get offered a small fee that might offset some of the lost wages, but he has 2 years left on his deal this summer, not one year.

 

Josh Murphy could be a type that might fit the Manning bill of older but with knowledge of him directly. Contract up in the summer, experience at this level and higher (albeit limited). Better than L1. Caveat: Not advocating, just musing on possibles.

13 minutes ago, redkev said:

If ( massive if ) Naismith can stay injury free we are a better side with him in it , but Christ even the most slightest of niggles he seems to be out for ages , ideally get rid not available enough 

I think age and injury record will be an additional factor in the decision. I'm not judging any of these players, just thinking about what might happen.

5 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Who is picking up his (alleged) £15k p.w. - that’s the issue!

May well move on a free in lieu of a fee with wages covered.

17 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

As others are suggesting, moving on senior players who are under contract (Wells, Naismith and Cornick) is only likely to be achieved if we continue contributing to their wages.  I’d rather keep Wells and Naismith.  Cornick it’s possible we might get offered a small fee that might offset some of the lost wages, but he has 2 years left on his deal this summer, not one year.

 

Naismith came on a free and one year to go (?), so I suspect a modest fee might move him on. Bonnie Scotland might beckon again.

9 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

It’s a reasonable question - not really sure what you were anticipating or wanting in reply wise to your op

 

I will leave this debate to others I think

 

I don't see "unless he was lying" as a reasonable question (or indeed statement) in this context. The thread takes them at face value, there are countless other threads about believability, credibiltiy, conspiracy, etc (we've all pitched in therein). I was merely hoping for a debate about the possible blend of older heads into what we have into pre-season/next season, from where they might be drawn and who they might be.

1 minute ago, Sir Geoff said:

Unless he was lying.

With respect, there are plenty of other threads for such speculation.