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35 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Fantastic, and thank you for posting.

I'm glad to see a better standard of Questions and Answers than the big waste of an opportunity that was the Fans Forum.

Top 10 isn't an unreasonable goal and think we were on track to push for it under NP personally.

Accounts bit sounds all a bit vague and chaotic from him and the hierarchy although the structure looks poor now and tbh most clubs haven't published yet so we are in line.

Supposed to be top 6 though aren’t we? It hasn’t taken him long to backtrack on his very shortsighted previous comments of top 6. Ambitious or naïve?

City 0-3 Sunderland 

Nowhere near a top 6 squad. it’s easier to see us battling at the bottom than anywhere near the top 6. People saying we can compete are delusional. Yeah we work hard, but isn’t that the requirement for every team, every week in every league? The people at the top got rid of the one person who was making progress here. Just because he wasn’t a yes man and had his own ideas. Sad state of affairs at City now and I can only see this ending in tears. Just a real shame that the people running this club have no football knowledge or awareness at all.

Are people starting to realise Bristol City just aren’t very good? Liam Manning isn’t very good either. 

We are a team aiming for promotion according to the ‘Chairman’. Any promotion team would need to be winning 4 of these games. Any less than 12 points would be a failure. Jon Lansdown does not understand that we are a mid-table side at best. Odious man. 

Nice copy and paste job there from Lansdown. The only thing he needs to change is the name. No personal touch. A big F off. Can’t stand the Lansdown regime. 

45 minutes ago, NewquayRed said:

What excites me about this is that he obviously sees plenty of potential in this squad to make what is a pretty high risk move for him, ballsy decision when he's plane sailing at Oxford presently.  Get's my vote that 

Really? A load more money, better facilities, more exposure. If he gets sacked then he makes a mint. Win win for him. Not ballsy at all. 

1 minute ago, Spud21 said:

The man is at Oxford not bloody Taunton town. 

The unbelievable arrogance of some on here is gas levels of delusions of grandeur. We are a middling to small championship side not a ******* giant of English football. 

Not really. I haven’t suggested any established premier or championship managers. We had one of those and he was wrongly sacked. You can’t argue that this appointment fits the yes man criteria, the lansdowns need. Anybody who has their own voice, or challenges their leadership, they don’t know how to deal with. 

Another yes man, who will be ever grateful to the regime and won’t argue with the interference from people who know absolutely nothing about football. 

Litter. 

Christ. 

Listened to it yesterday. Loved hearing about his respect for Tinnion, Murray, Carey etc. Brooker sounds like a complete ***** off the pitch. 
 

I recommend listening to the Steven Caulker one as well. That guy has had some demons. Unbelievable how he managed to stay in football as long as he did with his lifestyle. 

Just now, Northern Red said:

That's not what I'm saying, and I think you know that really.

There's a difference between reasonable, constructive criticism and the complete meltdown that has engulfed this place after every setback so far this season.

We'll see.

Yeah of course I understand what you mean mate. 
 

I was being facetious. 

1 minute ago, Wanderingred said:

At least we can take solace in the fact that we don’t have to go back to Stoke. That place and the people in it are nothing, and will always be nothing. Nothing will change that.

Are we not playing them away this season? News to me. 

Just now, Northern Red said:

And going by our previous home defeats this season, the forum will be unusable for the next 3 days.

Great stuff.

Should fans praise losing 2-3 when 2-0 up? 

Just now, Major Isewater said:

There’s Preston four nil down at home to WBA .

Bad day at the office sure, but they aren’t as fragile as city. 

Surely there isn’t a more fragile team than Bristol City? 

Leicester’s squad is gross for this level. 

16 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

No. Home Park has a capacity of about 18,000 so they wouldn't give us 3,400 tickets.

Even if their capacity was the same as ours, we wouldn’t take 3,400. Their away support is just better. 

54 minutes ago, BCFCGav said:

With no one out/in? I'd guess around 13th.

I’d be amazed if City finished 13th. The players brought in are decent enough, but not a huge upgrade on quality. The players gone have left a huge hole. If there are no further ins and outs, I’d be looking at 17th or 18th. City look far weaker this season already. Reliance on Conway returning, which isn’t until December is a shambles of a decision. Half of the season is gone by then. 

1 minute ago, Riaz said:

Alex Scott came from guernsey.

This guy, has more pedigree, than Alex Scott did.

This is the sort of Bristol City transfer that works out for us.

Big signings rarely work out well for bristol city.

Nonsense. Michael Bridges was class.

The only time Lansdown will back a manager is when they aren't ‘difficult’. It’s almost like he rewards them for not being demanding.
 

Lansdown ruined this club for years by giving his mate Johnson, and Johnson’s mate Ashton an obscene amount of money and control. This decision landed us in the brown stuff. A time when he lost focus to a worrying extent. Difficult to understand from such a savvy businessman.
 

From a basket case of a club, Pearson has rolled his sleeves up and got rid of a lot of litter. The wage bill has reduced, the playing staff are younger and hungrier and the style of play has slowly improved over his tenure.

Like everybody else, I am not in the know and have no ‘insight’ into the finances of the club. Surely, there is some money available for Pearson to improve this squad? Surely there are attainable targets out there? It would be very ‘Lansdown’ to not back Pearson financially as Pearson is his own man and knows what he wants. Why is it when Lansdown is seemingly ‘challenged’ slightly, he fails to amend his previous poor decision making and back the right man.

Lather, rinse, repeat. 

17 minutes ago, maxjak said:

Come on now?  At least accept that your comment was about as original and new as a worn out tyre?  It deserved to be mocked?

Not really. The post I replied to was completely one-sided. Absolutely no balance whatsoever. I don’t share the same viewpoint that Lansdown is not to be criticised. 

6 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

Was wondering how long this insanely original and extremely funny joke would take to appear. Congratulations, it took a full minute. 

I forgot everything was bright, shiny and wonderful for city with Lansdown at the helm. 

3 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

Steve Lansdown has been a remarkable owner for our football club. I actually find the vitriol and abuse he get pretty upsetting.

Lansdown’s ambitious vision for the club has driven progress in various aspects. Whether it’s improving the facilities, embracing modern football strategies, or planning for long-term success, his leadership has set the tone for Bristol City’s evolution from a struggling league one team in a crumbling stadium, to what we have today.

 Lansdown’s financial support is undoubtedly crucial, Finding an owner who can balance investment with financial responsibility is a rarity. 

Let's be fair, Steves's unwavering support, especially during tough times, is a testament to his passion for the club. His willingness to stay the course and work through challenges demonstrates a deep love for Bristol City that’s not easily replicable.
 

But for me Lansdown’s deep-rooted connection to Bristol and the club’s local identity has been a driving force in our community involvement. Finding another owner who shares this local connection and prioritizes community engagement as much as he does would be a tall order.

While we all want the best for our club, it’s important to recognize the unique qualities that Steve Lansdown brings to the table. As we evaluate the potential for change, we should be mindful of the monumental task it would be to find an owner who could match or surpass his contribution to beloved football club.

I for one appreciate the fantastic owner we have, but I also have one eye on the future like he has. When discussing, can we try and be respectful to him on a personal level, as he has done more for this club than anyone else in its history. He is also, and always will be, one of our own.  

 

Hi John, thanks for your input. Don’t worry you will be handed the club at some point. 

2 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said:

Agreed - money we simply can’t turn down, sadly.

You reckon we will strengthen?

City HAVE to strengthen now. Scott gone, and Conway out for upwards of 3 months. Easily 2 of the most talented players at the club. I’m unsure of who there is out there but if there are no more incomings, it may be another mediocre season.