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On 17/02/2022 at 22:18, Kid in the Riot said:

Yes, I agree. It tallies with what I suppose I've known for a while but thought it not appropriate to say. Unfortunately, we are in yet another scenario where the home truths delivered by the manager of the day have not gone down well with The Lansdowns. 

The last two managers to have a difficult relationship with The Lansdowns were SOD and Cotterill and neither lasted more than two years. 

Barring a change of ownership it'll be the same for Pearson. With the father and son managerial Double Act patiently waiting in the wings (that would be less of a surprise to me than NP being here come what August. I thank al that the Lansdowns have done for the club but we are going only one place with them in chance.........

Realistically, you can't have a wannabe-successful club with everyone pulling in the same direction when your chairman (and son of owner) are in public disagreement with the manager. 

Frustrating, but entirely predictable. 

So sad.

If Barton goes down and the gash are left manageress, then surely the perfect fit would be LJ.

He knows the area, he can manage his property portfolio whilst seriously mounting a push for promotion. I think it genuinely could work.

Rah, Rugger and Pimms maybe more his forte.

All about opinions I guess.

3 hours ago, OddBallJim said:

You are 100% spot on. Distinctly average at this level. 

Probably not even that.

If he is the answer, then wtf is the question.

I appreciate his contribution for us over the years, but Scott, James, Williams all can play the central role to a more distinguished level. (IMHO).

On 04/01/2022 at 17:46, Lanterne Rouge said:

Apart from Yorkshire who head for Scarborough or Skeggy,

We Yorkshire golf tend to go to Whitby, Scarbs is becoming trendy in recent years and has some green shoots so to speak.

We've got the Lakes uo the road and the Dales and Bronte country are bad either, I LOVE YORKSHIRE, I can't see me ever leaving.

4 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said:

Do you reckon it's the police lady who used to post 

Oxymoron

Legalise it, regulate it and tax it, as well as all other drugs, think of how we could positively use the raised revenue.

20 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

Season’s greetings fellow-Reds.
The game being off tomorrow is a double-edged sword for me

If you read my OP for the Huddersfield match day thread you might recall I was in New York City with my family for a pre-Christmas holiday. Thankfully, my wife and daughters are safely home, however, I tested positive on Wednesday so I’m doing ten days solitary in a really grim Air B and B in Brooklyn. Tomorrow’s game was something to look forward to watching on Robins TV and a good performance/result (however unlikely) would certainly have lifted my spirits . As for the double-edged sword a poor performance/result would have only made a miserable situation even worse! 

Just for a giggle here’s a picture of my Christmas lunch - drink up thee zider! 

However you are spending this Christmastime enjoy yourself. Thank you fellow OTIBers for making this forum the remarkable place it is.
 

Where about  in Kings County are you JB?

My fave of the 5 Boroughs by far.

Living in Leeds really gives you a proper perception of the teams following; .I can't leave the house and go to the local shop without seeing a Leeds shirt, they really do follow their Citys cause, its pretty impressive, if I'm honest, I'm a little bit jealous that they have the city to themselves (to a lesser state I remember living in Cardiff and feeling the same, although the difference is incomprehensible).

If things keep going the way they are, small teams will find it increasingly hard to survive unless they have a GENUINE benefactor, or receive success soon. I don't think the council/political Bristol would allow the gas to fold, as much as id love to see it I doubt it will happen in my lifetime, unless City become very successful and soon, hmmmmmm!

2 hours ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

Ashton Gate is the least hostile ground in the league. I'm genuinely amazed there was aggro as most of the ground sit on their ass in silence all game. Teams love playing here. 

Too true, and to think what it used to be like.

I have mates from a few different clubs who say that Ashton Gate/Bristol City Away was one of the scariest away days they attended.

Unfortunately now, the whole experience is a sanitised Disney World day out, its no wonder the players play with so little bite and enthusiasm.

Absolute Pea Souper up here in Leeds, very creepy.

On 08/12/2021 at 22:24, NcnsBcfc said:

So when he talks about bigger clubs, is he now talking about the likes of Forest Green Rovers; and Port Vale?

Christ, quite how far have the Gas dropped that their manager considered those type of clubs "Bigger".

What's the plan for next year Joey when the 5 loans, and 15+ players are either OOC or at the end of their 1 year deals. Go.out and buy another 20 players?

They need to build a team, not just employ a group of scousers who used to play for Fleetwood; and are mates with the Manager.

Why change it, I think it's going rather well, could do better, agreed; stapled to the foot of the league with a 30 point point deduction would be the better option: but hey ho there's always next season.

17 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said:

A good turn out considering it's ONLY 90 miles away and only against ANOTHER league 2 club

Newport is Gwent, Cardiff SWP.

First game of prem football Ive seen in a while, what a game it was.

The goals were all so clinical, a true pleasure to watch.

Train from Leeds £14.60 rtn, contemplating on going, its cheap enough but expensive as its throwing money down the drain as we are certs to lose.

5 hours ago, VT05763 said:

This is not us.

I agree. My guess would be Swansea or Huddersfield. Random feeling.

1 hour ago, oldstandrobin said:

Cant grumble. Got grandson his kit 2 weeks ago. 20% discount plus my £10 ST discount so got it for £30.

Lee Johnson has grown his hair I see.

3 hours ago, Never to the dark side said:

Sheffield train station,the largest train station in the U.K. that does not have ticket gates.

Shhhhhhhhhhhh.

3 hours ago, slartibartfast said:

Respect ?   Them ?           **** right off !

Respect them? Nope, I respect the achievement, regardless of who the team may be.

Cracking away support for a winter mid week game half way up the country too.

We took 800ish against Bradford for the game that clinched promotion from league one to the championship, that puts it into perspective for me.

Respect where its due IMHO.

2 hours ago, CodeRed said:

The fish and chips are epic though - best in England.

Not been to Whitby then!

On 02/10/2021 at 19:52, bcfcchris2016 said:

Or Red Leicester 

Or Red Leicester

bit cheesy, don't you think!

Swindle?

Could be a good fit (pardon the weight pun).

what a finish that is, just takes it in his stride, no back lift and boom.