Mendip City

Trouble is, he’s not even likeable is he? Monotone, bland, robotic and lacking in personality are one thing… he may not be able to change but a bit of humility wouldn’t go a miss. Would it kill him to apologise to us supporters for that no-show? He genuinely thinks this is nothing to do with him. He’s a theorist, it’s learnt from books and courses but he’s showing no ability to adapt to situations, there is zero creativity on the pitch or in his decision making.

He’s bought a dud, is well outside the warranty period, he’s maintained it but not improved it but wants his money back… he’s either left in this limbo position or going to have to take a financial hit.

Once he’s learned “tempo/la pausa” I assume his loan will be cancelled and he’ll be transferred to Strictly Come Dancing.

This might be we’ll known to others but was news to me, according to wiki, the ref was once on our books….. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Allison

Bit harsh….. ….on Chew Magna stiffs!!!

And enquired as to the behaviours of the bar staff.

Thanks. Your question was also fair!

Haha LM is showing no signs of giving youth a chance. I’d rather see Yeboah starting than Mehmeti… the very worst you’d have is zero end product -as now. If I was SL I’d be worried about where my next nest egg booster is coming from.

The pathway is working fine. I will give you directions… head north to Man City bump into a man called Liam. Fail. Head east to Belgium. Fail. Then follow the path to Bristol City… bump into a man called Liam and be no better than what’s there already but stop them wandering up the path.

Yeah but Lansdown couldn’t throw a wobbler and sack him then!!!

A strong character who knows the game and knows what he’s doing… it’ll end badly.

I’ve no idea what was said at interview but I sure as hell wouldn’t take a job where my boss was telling me one message and telling my customers a very different one that didn’t tie up and ran the risk of throwing me under the bus. BT/JL clearly stated to us customers that this was a top-end championship squad and things should be better NOW. If Manning didn’t agree with this, he should not have taken the job.

Personally I think he’ll do well to start next season here. Something doesn’t feel right and never has to me.

Agree, “I” when we win, “they” when we lose is a bad habit for manager to get into. Your point above about a confused game plan is well made. I’m also a little tired LM saying he’s “overloaded” the players with info…. If you’re aware you’ve done that…. Stop bloody doing it!!!! Agree. Naive is definitely the word!

His criticism of the players is a massive gamble. Only two weeks after those same players were outstanding against Southampton…. Should the players not like what he’s said, it’ll end badly.

The truth is, any player genuinely capable of being part of a promotion squad or being a premier league player will be sold, so this is all a moot point…. However the neat egg will grow.

That’s ok. All a matter of opinion. As I’ve said, I see it differently.

Yes of course but you said “more [enjoyable] than under Pearson”. I enjoyed some games under Pearson, some under Manning. Preferred football under Pearson and felt it was slowly coming together. You’ll also have read that I said that I respected your opinion…. By definition this is about personal preference.

I respect your opinion…. But I, for one, strongly disagree.

No. That’s not really the point I was making though…. Why is nothing happening. I imagine in the last 10 years the majority of clubs at our level have seen a shift in ownership of sone sort. Why can SL not make it happen? my view is that either SL has no interest in selling or that anyone getting close to investing/buying has been put off by the BS model.

Agree, also how many years has he been claiming to be “looking for investment”? Are we really that unattractive that no one will invest? Is he talking out of his arse and not actually seeking investment? Or does the stupid Bristol Sport folly make investment impossible?

Agree with this. I don’t get the sense these players are bought into Manning’s way of doing things. That’s not to say they’re not working / trying but at times the body language doesn’t seem great and they don’t really seem quite so “teamy”. As for players who he’s improved…. Not sure I can see anyone. Williams is finally fit and playing for a contract/move. Bell and Conway going backwards. TGH also not looking the player he was. O’Leary always looks decent to me but has been outstanding recently. That’s not down to coaching, just the sheer amount of shot stopping practice he’s getting!

Agree and I don’t remember him slagging off his own players after the Southampton. A touch of the Johnsons? “I” when we win “they” when we lose….

If we can yes… always seemed a pointless signing without an agreement to buy him.

He’s a fully grown adult. He could have chosen to stay at Oxford and continue to learn. He chose to dump on Oxford and take the fast tack, I’d predict, to an LJ managerial trajectory.