Galley is our king

Just now, Ivorguy said:

No.  This as a one off game is probably in the bottom three in our century and a quarter of existence.

Don’t let us fall into the trap of making excuses.  There are none.  We have to face the distinct possibility of relegation

None of us are on the inside but there are obviously some serious problems, and have been for years, which I imagine only a new owner can address.  
 

First and most important question has NP lost the dressing room?

second question, are things worse in reality than NP was led to believe ?

 

We need a club statement by Monday from our Chairman, conspicuous by his silence.

So you don't think the team would have been better with Williams, James, Baker and King?

Just asking for a friend 

7 minutes ago, chinapig said:

Lansdown thoroughly dislikes Warnock so no chance.

That makes two of us then...

8 minutes ago, HIGHRIDGE BCFC said:

In your opinion?

Made me chuckle tbf!

Obviously my opinion!

The comment did not come across as a joke so had to be sarcasm.

Unnecessary and inappropriate ........... in my opinion....

4 minutes ago, HIGHRIDGE BCFC said:

It was obviously a joke!

Don't be such a wet wipe!

Well if it was it's a sh*t one

1 minute ago, Swede said:

That's a big blow encouraging and directing from the sidelines.

Is that supposed to be sarcastic? The bloke's obviously I'll ffs.

4 minutes ago, BCFC1959 said:

It seems to me that SL is content with Championship level which is a very dangerous game to play given the fact we do not have a Championship squad. Bigger clubs than us struggling in the lower leagues

I think a lot of supporters are also. Don't want to see the team dicked every game ala Norwich.

1 minute ago, steviestevieneville said:

This is another argument that makes me laugh. I’d love to tell SL what I think. Why are you scared to call him out or question him. Why do people always say “oh it could be worse “ 

How about this . How about if we’d have investors / owners like Leicester city. Maybe owners with a bit less money than Lansdown but with a actual clue about the game . Stop hiding behind the shiny new stand argument. Don’t you think that we should be doing much better considering he’s spent in the region of £150m-£200m

On the pitch , where it actually matters we haven’t progressed at all in his twenty years 

Sorry, my memory must be playing me up. I  could have sworn we were in league 1 when he took over.

So winning league 1, retaining championship football, being close to the playoffs twice, good cup runs shows no progression?

During this time he has completely rebuilt Ashton Gate, which has vastly increased revenue and built a new training complex.

Rubbish owner? I don't think so!

4 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

So , are you making a rallying call to the man , whose ineptitude as a owner has put us in the mess we’re in ? A man who twice employed a bloke who completely ****** up our recruitment. Yes , not once but twice he’s employed him. A man who saw fit to not question some of the terrible illogical signings over the last 4 years . Not questioned any of it . 
Oh , sorry he built a couple of stands it’s all good , silly me.

Yes he is...

Where would we have been without him?

In my opinion 

League 1 at best.

No championship football.

No real improvements to the Gate, still hoping that when you take a piss at half time in the East end you may be able to stand in the shallow end.

Therefore, no extra revenue coming in.

Worst case we could be another Bury. Going bust now due to covid.

Best case? We would have a local derby and we could watch the players train in the park.

Unless of course, YOU are a billionaire, willing to put your money where your mouth is.

If so, I'm sure Steve would love a call....

1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said:

As of today, what are the good arguments to sack him? I don't think I have even seen anyone suggested he should be sacked...

"Win or out?"

17 minutes ago, REDOXO said:

I know you and Mrs L do pop in here fairly regularly. I also note another thread that starts in a frustrated manner. 
 

Yes we are a disappointed bunch right now. Things are not going well on the field in several areas, we are a bit/a lot shot shy the midfield can not retain possession and the forwards have nothing to work with and are just hoping for defensive mistakes

Not great.
 

However The manager is doing what he can with what he has been given and I suspect we are not far away from a couple of new faces from the academy starting soon 
 

Just keep with the plan. Pearson is the right bloke for this job at a club where Pep would struggle right now. Its going to be a fight over the next few months and hopefully we can gather a 16 that are up for it from within and perhaps spend a little cash when allowed. 

This, all day long...

14 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Yes, his "legacy" at City will mostly be remembered in bricks and mortar at the moment. 

He's been one of the wealthiest owners in English football (top 15) throughout his time in charge at City, yet only the following has been delivered:

1) Football League Trophy winners 2003

2) Third division runners-up 2007

3) Second division play-off finalists 2008

4) Third division champions and Football League Trophy winners 2015*

5) League Cup semi-finalists 2018

And that's it. 

The * is there because the manager that delivered those two pieces of silverware was not even SL's choice. The FL Trophy win in 2003 was delivered by Wilson, who was already at the club when SL took over.

So really we are down to SL's football achievements at City being a couple of years under Gary Johnson and a League Cup win over Man United. In 20 years. With £100m+ spent on the playing side. 

Sad to say, but it's appalling underachievement.

Think Cotts would disagree with this.....

48 minutes ago, VT05763 said:

When was the last time we had the ball under control in the oppositions box ?

Last home game, great through ball to Wells. Rolling nicely but with plenty of time and literally just outside the six yard box, he blazes it high and wide.

Right in front of me, I couldn't believe this was the player most on here want playing centrally.

At least make the keeper make a save. Would have removed all the pressure should he have scored.

By the way, would never have been a penalty because no one was within 10 yards of him!!!

On 02/11/2021 at 21:41, dREDful said:

An absolute mess which he allowed to happen. New investment would be very welcome now, beyond stale. 

I think actually YOU should be ashamed!

If he walks away now I wouldn't blame him and it would be ****'s like you who would be responsible.

4 hours ago, JonDolman said:

There is a long way to go. I was saying to someone yesterday I think Barnsley will get going and win games. They could end up above us for sure. Only 8 points behind us with 30 games remaining.

This is why I keep talking about performance. Been saying after watching the terrible Luton and Preston games and almost all games after that our performances have been awful. We have been consistently second best.

Peterborough game is the only game in the last 10 since Cardiff that I feel we were slightly better.

And quite a few on here seemed to think Peterborough were the much better side, so maybe I'm being generous!

It's only because they had such a short team, an 18 year old centre back up against Chris Martin, and in terrible conditions that suited the long ball team that was us. 

We picked up 11 points in those last 10 games since Cardiff. We have been very lucky to get as many points as that. Play like that again in the next 10 and it might be we pick up something like 3-4 points.

If Nige can never work out how to get these players playing better then we will be relegated.

"We have been very lucky to get as many points as that"

Here we go again!

You think all points gained are "lucky" but if we lose in injury time, that's not bad luck, it's the managers fault!!!

Shows up your real beef doesn't it?

The atmosphere on here is so bloody negative and is certainly not (thankfully) showing up at Ashton Gate, well not that I've heard anyway.

4 hours ago, JonDolman said:

There is a long way to go. I was saying to someone yesterday I think Barnsley will get going and win games. They could end up above us for sure. Only 8 points behind us with 30 games remaining.

This is why I keep talking about performance. Been saying after watching the terrible Luton and Preston games and almost all games after that our performances have been awful. We have been consistently second best.

Peterborough game is the only game in the last 10 since Cardiff that I feel we were slightly better.

And quite a few on here seemed to think Peterborough were the much better side, so maybe I'm being generous!

It's only because they had such a short team, an 18 year old centre back up against Chris Martin, and in terrible conditions that suited the long ball team that was us. 

We picked up 11 points in those last 10 games since Cardiff. We have been very lucky to get as many points as that. Play like that again in the next 10 and it might be we pick up something like 3-4 points.

If Nige can never work out how to get these players playing better then we will be relegated.

"We have been very lucky to get as many points as that"

Here we go again!

You think all points gained are "lucky" but if we lose in injury time, that's not bad luck, it's the managers fault!!!

Shows up your real beef doesn't it?

The atmosphere on here is so bloody negative and is certainly not (thankfully) showing up at Ashton Gate, well not that I've heard anyway.

Whoops

2 hours ago, Dottie said:

During the huddle at kick off, Wells was taking the lead & doing the talking. It was the most animated I’ve ever known him, I thought it was good to see. 

Should have listened to himself then...

2 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

Last night got me thinking. Who would I just not care about if I never saw them in a City shirt again? Well, here’s my list:

Wells - he’s been a complete flop. And a very, very expensive one at that. 

Martin - had some good little spells, but is quite evidently nearing the end of his career. Given that he wasn’t ever blessed with pace, a mid 30’s Martin who doesn’t win headers isn’t exactly an asset to anyone. 

Dasilva - controversial one maybe this, but the excitement of the England U21 international was never realised and for me he gets beaten too easily. 

COD - has never really delivered for us. I think he had a good 60 seconds once against Norwich. 

Palmer - can’t be good if so many managers won’t pick him. God that’s another expensive one. 

Bakinson - lollops around and is basically a walking liability. I know people say he had a good first half last night, but I didn’t see that, I saw far too many mistakes. 

Simpson - what’s the point?

Vyner - time after time not good enough. 

Moore - see Vyner. 

Pretty damning indictment of the squad for me and highlights just how big a task Nige has in front of him, although I accept I think he should be doing better.

Anyone have any other ideas?

 

Think that's about it, possibly keep Martin but he needs back up.

The rest? Sooner the better...

No

Sorry but he's doing really well in Torquay 

3 minutes ago, ashton_fan said:

When you look at the stadium, training ground and all the transfers must be close to £100m

Yea, and the rest.....

9 minutes ago, Porto Red said:

Prayer

Worked well 

3 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

I think James needs to be rested. Good player. Not a 46 games a season one anymore. 

So who takes his place?

6 minutes ago, Posset red said:

Win 1 lose about 5 and repeat

I'm sorry, when this season have we lost 5 in a row?

3 minutes ago, TomF said:

Birmingham only had one which deflected off Kalas. So neither really managed one 

Oh come on, don't let the facts get in the way of a chance to moan...