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If only! Experienced, successful, a proper manager means absolutely no chance! 

He always feels like someone who should’ve managed us at some point. 

21 minutes ago, richwwtk said:

I am still a supporter of Steve Lansdown and feel that he has done a lot more good for this club than bad, and I also think that opinion on this forum is a lot more anti the people in charge than exists amongst the general fanbase.

I even don't mind Jon too much, he's obviously not particularly competent at anything he does, but is in a position where I can't help but feel he can't do a lot of harm.

Brian Tinnion is a person who did a perfectly good job as a loans and development manager with the academy, and had he stayed there I think his position as a club legend would have been safe.

He is, however, obviously not suited to his current role, he really just isn't clever enough. One small anecdote to illustrate....

In his testimonial year, twenty odd years ago now, for some reason that I cannot to this day fathom, I was teamed up with Brian and his wife at a quiz night in the Dolman Hall that was part of the fundraising.

They were both very nice people and we got on perfectly well, but I'm fairly sure that just about every point we scored was despite Brian, not because of.

As an example, there was a thing where between every round you got a clue to the identity of a mystery footballer - The answer was Brian Tinnion and he didn't get it!

That's a brilliant anecdote about the quiz night Rich! 

>I also think that opinion on this forum is a lot more anti the people in charge than exists amongst the general fanbase.

What is it that makes you come to that conclusion? In my view opinion on here is fairly articulate criticism, what I see and hear away from this forum is far more vociferous.

FWIW I am very critical of Lansdown, but I do recognise the positive things that he's done over the last 20 years, as well as all of the negatives.  

1 minute ago, redsquirrel said:

no mate,  propaganda at bcfc now means go back,have another look and pay more attention next time

2 minutes ago, Supersonic Robin said:

Spot on.

For all of our spending on and off the pitch, is there any club in the Championship who look more ameteurish behind the scenes than we do?

Does Tinnion get near a Technical Director role at any other Championship club?
Does Jon Lansdown get near a Chairman role at any other Championship club?
How many other Championship clubs don't have a CEO?
 

Well indeed. I find it quite telling when we do bring genuine Premier League experience it doesn’t hang around long, for one reason or another. 

This shit show of a season all started with Phil Alexander leaving. You do wonder what really went on there, someone of his calibre and experience leaving after only 9 months. 

39 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Not blocked by SL, and JL actually follows me…and I’ve been critical of both on X.

Tins blocking was surprising (to me anyway)…but as for Exiled Robin, I find astonishing.

I think you might overplay any influence you think my tweets have!  Just a fan with an opinion, hopefully an objective, balanced opinion.

I would say you are one of the most respected contributors to this forum Fevs. Your opinions are well balanced and backed up with detailed analysis, unlike a lot of the emotional knee jerk reactions (mine included at times!) or agendas that some have on here. 

The fact that Tinnion has blocked you and the Exiled Robin is pretty damning for him. You can understand him blocking people who are being personally abusive but blocking two contributors who are fair and balanced with their opinions is really poor.

4 minutes ago, Glen hump said:

Watched city for close to 35 years now’ really don’t get how some people think he’s a club legend’ he played mainly in the 3 rd division for us ‘ he was a good 3rd division player’ there are plenty of other players who genuinely deserve legendary status’ not Tinnion.

Fair enough mate and I can see your point. Personally as a player I think he was but all that feels eroded now. 

11 minutes ago, hinsleburg said:

I don't think it's coincidental that Tins blocklist seemingly are some of the more 'influential' fans (I didn't make the blocklist) in terms of followers and often provide stats and data to back up their opinions.

Genuinely makes me believe he wants to be more prominent on social media without the negativity that always follows so trying to minimise the differing opinions and debates. 

This also feels like how the club is run at the moment... I'm at the point now where they've managed to convince themselves to believe their own lies and removing anybody else that dares disagree.

Indeed mate, I would say it’s propaganda but I’m not even sure he or they are smart enough for that. 

Whilst reading the crassness of Tinnion’s post was as disappointing as it was inflammatory, it’s good to see so many comments on this thread seeing him for what he now is. 

He was a brilliant player, clearly, legendary status by the time he finished playing. He’s also done a good job in terms of the academy. Everything else however is a complete disrespectful shit show situation of his own making. 

If he’s lost the likes of @Davefevs and the Exiled Robin then this is only going to end very badly. 

Apart from it being questionable the timing of it after a 4 - 0 final day defeat is just astounding and provides yet more evidence that he and Lansdown are tone deaf to how many, many fans feel. 

I don’t even see Manning as part of the problem; in fact some of his recent comments challenging them could actually put him in a favourable position with the fans. Maybe he’s seen it for what it is as well. 

The sooner they are gone the better. 

2 hours ago, Red Army 75 said:

Fair play. 

Looks very emotional which you can understand if he’s retiring. Nice he did it with his club as well. 

2 minutes ago, David Brent said:

Not at all. We were in debt before the excellent run. 

Judge this game on its own. Awful.

Completely agree. A dreadful end to a truly appalling season on and off the pitch. 

8 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Mind you, I listened to Tinnion on a podcast the other week & he actually said with a straight face that it was good to get Mickey Bell (his best mate), Matt Hewlett & Dean Gerken FFS on the coaching staff because they “understand the club”.

Leaving aside the fact Gerken is from Essex & was basically only ever our reserve goalie, it really does say a lot.

Premiership winner & City fan? Nope?

Mate of Tinnion? More than welcome..

He’s just dying to give Bell the first team coach job.

And this is why under this regime we aren’t going to significantly progress. The thinking is constrained and small time. We need a completely new way of looking at things in my view. 

As for understanding the club surely Andy King would fit the bill. What he really means is “understand working under Lansdown”. 

35 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Top bloke who achieved the lot in football.

Real shame if (as appears the case) he doesn’t join the coaching staff this summer.

Indeed Graham they could use some genuine first class experience.

7 hours ago, The Exiled Robin said:

This ‘name the source’ nonsense again…?

If people do know certain things, and they have got that from someone specific, the last thing they’ll do is name them as they’ll potentially get that person in trouble and will definitely stop any further news coming that way. 

Exactly this. I get information now and then, which is how I know Tinnion was a key part of Nige’s sacking and Manning’s appointment, but I’m not going to say who that is on a public forum. 

4 minutes ago, tin said:

From speaking to JL a few times in the past, I doubt that very much. Coincidentally, last weekend I was at a party speaking to a senior HL figure who also said how totally inept JL is. The sooner he and the rest of them go, the better IMO.

Completely agree and have heard exactly the same. Probably not a great surprise but have heard it nonetheless. 

3 minutes ago, Super said:

And this time next year they'll be preparing again for life in the Championship 

More than likely mate!

1 minute ago, chinapig said:

Alternatively "I'm not going to repeat the lies I told before".

Exactly and many of us won’t forget it.

I find the arrogance jarring. All it would take it some humility and honesty but no, brush it under the carpet and hope people don’t bring it up again. 

It was a better interview than he normally gives (a very low bar mind you), but I can’t help thinking GT would’ve given him a proper grilling, as he has done in the past. 

Champions then. Deserved I would say but then they are pretty much a Premier League team anyway! 

Another one where you wish GT was still in the chair to ask the right questions and probe accordingly. 

He looks a great player and scored a superb goal yesterday, but surely it’s going to be odd for him to leave the positivity of a promotion winning team and a club the size of Derby to come to us. It’ll be interesting to see how he gets on, but good luck to the lad he looks good.

1 minute ago, real_bristol said:

Anyone know the last time we scored direct from a free kick? Micky Bell?

I referenced Tomlin earlier maybe him?

Bit Tomlinesque that! Very nice. 

Just now, Barrs Court Red said:

Mr “Judge me on Tinnion” doesn’t do humility. 

No indeed and not expecting it mate. He lost me with the infamous “it’s my club” comment a few years ago. He’s just doubling down for me all the time now. 

6 minutes ago, mozo said:

To bring us closer to some sort of closure, I think Steve Lansdown should, and could easily, front up when the season's over, and just apologise for poor messaging around the Pearson sacking. That needs to be followed by a glowing appraisal of the work Pearson did (and best wishes to him).

That mea culpa and act of gratitude would make a world of difference to the relationship with the fans.

But unfortunately, I don't think many ludicrously wealthy people feel they have to apologise for anything, or accept other people's best interests. At least not this one.

Literally all we need is a couple of minutes of grace and selflessness, and then we can draw a line under it.

A bit of humility from Lansdown would go a long way, but personally I don’t see any coming back from this for him. 

33 minutes ago, petehinton said:

It’s odd how many people in football really are like that, maybe players more so than managers. I guess if you’re so involved, unless you play against them, you won’t look at football anywhere near as intently as a fan would 

Indeed Pete and to a lot of players it’s just a job.

@headhunter a shame in some ways this interview was done before Nige’s podcast with Allardyce!