TV Tom

Oxford are to us what we are to Bournemouth, their fans must hate us

1 minute ago, cityred2000 said:

Opinion would definitely change. Taking a risk and it paying off has to be respected - however it's exactly that, a risk, which means if it doesn't work then they're going to be up for a lot of scrutiny!

We've been watching dross football for about five years now so i'm all for taking a risk  

We have a new odds on favourite with Manning at 8/11,  Lampard at Evens

I'm ready for the out-rage on this forum because whoever the board appoint the majority on here will be against it and will drip into melt-down again

1 minute ago, TDarwall said:

I know the stories about transfer disagreements but I'm not sure that's the whole story.  

I was massively excited about the Coppell appointment, but right from the start, something didn't seem right, he never really seemed up for it. The fact that (as far as I'm aware) he's never managed since, suggests to me that whilst falling out with SL may have been a contributory factor, in truth, Coppell fall out of love with the managerial lark.

Everyone at the club and all the fans were badly let down by Coppell

3 minutes ago, glynriley said:

 

You're a bit late mate...

Haha, serves me right for not reading the preceding 45 pages of drivel  

19 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said:

Frank says relax 

Frankie goes to Withywood

Just now, TV Tom said:

Still 6/4 with Skybet which is a massive difference, obviously the bookies are as much in the dark as we are

Apologies, bet Victor is 6/4, 1/4 with Skybet

2 hours ago, Nugget said:

I know they keep changing but must be a fair wedge betting on him as hes favourite now at 1/4 

Still 6/4 with Skybet which is a massive difference, obviously the bookies are as much in the dark as we are

22 minutes ago, Rob k said:

20 years ago it might have got hostile but tomorrow will be just like any other game these days. Quiet. Not a criticism either, just the way it is now.

20 years ago and more we were smashing the windows of the old players changing rooms under the Williams if we weren’t happy!!!!!

No more heroes ?

3 minutes ago, Capman said:

I wonder if there will be any kind of protest against the board. There is a lot of anger online but we are all being very Bristol like about it. Complain on the forum but don’t actually do much else. 
Would be nice to get a minute’s applause for Nige at some point at the game or maybe a silent protest against the board at half time. 

I remember the windows gett

4 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Hard to establish credibility after a comment like this.

Plymouth at home a few weeks ago? Win at Swansea?

Not sure how often you watch us, but this is a fairly stupid remark.

Relax, it was said slightly tongue in cheek

3 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

He didn’t “buy” him.

He was a free agent.

It was a mistake though & a player I would have preferred had never played for us.

However even Alex Ferguson signed a lot of duds in his time & when compared to LJ (how long a list do you want?) or even Holden’s brief spell (he signed Chris Brunt, who was arguably worse than Simpson) it was very minor.

I read an article recently regarding Man U's worse ever signings and Ralph Milne came in at number 4, some real dogs below him as well, AF said that Ralph was his worst ever signing  

Just now, Sir Geoff said:

Except he didn't buy him did he.

ffs, ok, he signed him he didn't buy him 

7 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

Ratified by Lansdown. Nige or any other manager cannot just go and sign the players they want to without Steve knowing or approving. Your moral ownership argument is shown to be questionable so you blame Pearson but the Owner gets away scot free. Steve was totally conned here and had no say in the matter....is that correct? He could easily have said "I understand why you want to bring him in Nige but you need to go and find a different experienced player I'm afraid".

I give up 

3 minutes ago, johnheadbcfc said:

Millwall away this year for me

Had a good day out that day, football was usual poor fare but result was excellent 

3 minutes ago, johnheadbcfc said:

I wouldnt say we got stronger from my memory it was a awful game from both teams.

To be honest most of our games have been awful though i did enjoy Blackburn away 53 games ago

2 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

Didn't stop Stevie Boy employing a convicted one................I assume you only came back after Simpson left the club.

Buying Simpson was a poor move by Pearson for more than one reason

11 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said:

Speak for yourself.

Not me my friend, the day we are taken over by any regime with disgusting human-rights laws like Saudi Arabia is the day i walk away, don't have much time for wife-beaters either 

2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Probably. I think he also mentioned that it was unusual for clubs to give that amount of time off to players, suggesting we were an outlier. So he (or someone else) had obviously done some research.

Assuming he is correct that the players got 10 days off (and I believe this is true) then that means they didn't train from 8th Oct - 17th Oct, and so only returned to training on the Wednesday before the Coventry game.

I'm no expert but that does feel like you're risking going into the Coventry game a bit undercooked. 

IF true it's a shambles

5 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Another thing to be gleaned from the interview is that it appears there is no sale/investment on the horizon, and the Lansdowns are sticking around for now.

Also, far from disinterested and spending all his time in Bermuda, JL is very much still involved in the day-to-day running of the club "I speak with Brian all the time". 

In fairness to Jon, unlike his dad he is a massive City fan through and through and has been since a young boy, the constant abuse he gets just doesn't sit easy with me

18 minutes ago, ProfitInMyPocket said:

No way on earth we are a top ten budget in this league still. In the past without a doubt but now I don't believe that.

 

I doubt if it's far off, probably 7-8 definitely with higher budgets and probably 10-11 definitely with lower budgets meaning we are probably in mid-table mediocrity, all guess work though

Just now, frenchred said:

There's plenty more enjoying the ride close to the top of the prem, quarter finals of the caribou cup and watching their team play the top European sides in the champion league!

I'd take that I think!

That's fine, most football supporters would support anyone as long as the results are there, even Joey Barton !!!!  

5 minutes ago, noize said:

So essentially what he is saying is that to their disposal they have the facilities, the squad, and the budget? To me that simply translates to we have "all the gear and no idea".

Also, when people talk about what Lansdown has done for the club and the danger of them selling up, why do people automatically assume we will end up like a Portsmouth, Reading or Bolton?.. Could it not of been possible if the Lansdowns sold up a while back we could of ended up Like a Brighton or Brentford? It just seems a lot of people assume Lansdown moving on would instantly be negative for the club, thats not always true, Newcastle are pretty happy since Mike Ashley sold up.

There are plenty of Newcastle fans who would prefer their owners not to be Saudi  

1 minute ago, GrahamC said:

Anyone who reads the forum regularly?

It’s “would have” by the way..

Thanks, i'll know in future