Natchfever

2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Only for one in ten games

Boom

1 hour ago, 38MC said:

Access to some form of recreation is a basic need. 

Lots of more affordable options isnt there.

Anyone know if Qatar is paying megabucks for this, and whether those bucks are being transparently spent in the global game?

4 minutes ago, BasSavage88 said:

Boomers will never understand

Im a boomer and I understand perfectly

1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said:

The gym just isn’t a fair comparison. It’s not entertainment, it’s just access to facilities. They’re just totally different things.

I’m not defending the price increases but the comparisons have to be reasonable.

How much would it cost to go to four hours of live music a month at the equivalent professional level? Four hours of theatre? Four hours of another sport?

Fair comment.

2nd division rugby sitting alongside the pitch £275 ST.

About 16 quid per game to sit in their "Lansdown".

Coventry btw.

13 hours ago, Ronnie pickering said:

Who is more out of their depth in the position they are in?

Downs is an irritating nonentity.

Tinnion has huge influence.

Both shit but only one really matters.

Just now, BrizzleRed said:

You’re doing a lot of generalisation in labelling pensioners as ‘one of the wealthiest groups in society’ and also not sure where their ‘pretty easy ride’ has come from either.

Sure there are some who are well off, as there are people in every area of society, but there are plenty of pensioners who struggle to make ends meet, especially as many can have failing health issues to add to their problems too.

Don’t forget most pensioners have had around 50 years paying taxes and National Insurance, so aren’t exactly getting something for nothing.

Well said.

Im oap and could afford full price.

Plenty have just a state pension to live on so they definitely dont get an easy ride compared to other sections of society.

A means test would probably be a no no however.

2 minutes ago, Superjack said:

Straight back in under thirty seconds. 

Troll or BS bot. 

Fair play if you're just a troll. 

Impressive levels of sadness.

Been on the forum a week now.

Troll or BS its epic levels of cringe isnt it.

36 minutes ago, Alessandro said:

I was talking about this on another thread today - it’s considered to be ‘fact’ Tinnion is THE academy man. He seems to get the majority of plaudits for our youth set up, but the question is…is that fair??

The fact is - he’s wasn’t head of the academy until 2021 - when the last crop of academy boys had made their first team debuts - Scott, Conway and Bell etc.

The plaudits there should be going to Gary Probert, academy manager for 9 years - who left to go to….Ipswich….

Semenyo, Scott, Conway, Bell, Vyner, Max, Pring, Kelly, Bryan, Bobby… all pre- Tinnion as manager of the academy.

We also know the pathway has been a success in recent years, but that was ironically largely due to FFP blunder transfer restrictions and NP having to blood so many.

Before 2021 he was part of the scouting team and he was the loan manager (remember NP’s comment on that) - but credit to him for his part in finding some of these players.

We are yet to see what ‘his’ crop of 2021 onwards boys can do at first level, the supply has seemingly slowed. Perhaps in part because they are chasing FA youth cup glory? Now we have more room with the cash, you could argue the Jan signings he made have played a part in blocking the pathway.

Interestingly in my research for all this - you get the sense for some years the club have been grooming Tinnion for this role. 

In all the articles about the success of the academy or signings of youngsters like Scott etc - there is Tinnion “loan manager” in the picture with the player and sometimes Probert.

And it’s often Tinnion who is the one doing to media on the academy, despite him being “loan manager” or “pathway manager” - not Probert as head of the academy in the limelight, but Tinnion put forward.

Hence why I think the perception is what it is and why I think he may be getting more credit than he’s due…

Sorry if people think I’m being harsh on Tinnion - if anyone with a better knowledge of the academy can refute my analysis - I’m happy to stand corrected.

Ran out of likes.

So glad you picked this up.

14 minutes ago, Superjack said:

I bet that your really good seat isn't half as comfortable as your armchair/sofa at home. 

Completely get the social aspect though. 

I think that the most important thing in life is liberty. Everyone making their own decisions. 

My view is that continuing to fund this appalling hierarchy is condoning their appalling decisions and the self serving reasons behind them. 

But that's me. Not you. 

Best wishes, whatever you choose.

Can still meet up with mates pre and/or post match, whilst boosting the local pub economy without doing AG.

My SC has been used rarely this season post October but im in the vicinity most matchday saturdays and will do the same next season, minus the season card.

My point being, the social side isnt a complete write off if one didnt renew.

1 hour ago, 54-46 said:

Say the same every year but I really wish there was some recognition of fan loyalty whereby a sliding scale of discount is offered relative to consecutive years you've been a ST holder.

Also - really dont understand the reduced prices for over 65s.  Most of them have far more disposible income than someone still bringing up kids and paying a hefty mortgage.  I said most, not all, before the old duffers get on my case......

  

Im said old duffer and in my case I totally agree with you mate.

Not that ill be renewing anyway, and if I had been wavering, sight of that *** Tinnion on the advert would have decided it for me.

Who the **** does he and his boss think he is.

Why Alan Dicks btw? Genuine legend that he is of course.

24 minutes ago, David Brent said:

You can’t have your cake and eat it. They’re benefiting from players loaned to them..you can’t then go and expect reward for giving them game time. 

I’m sure other clubs would happily take their countless loanees instead. 

Agreed, or no doubt clubs in Europe.

7 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

So fans of every club that isn’t a Reading, Shef Weds, or a Blackpool should just shut up and take all sorts of bullshit and lies, year after year. Who is deluded?

Joined 8th March go figure...

1 hour ago, Homer Simpson said:

The scary thing is, who the hell are they learning from? 

Being in a job youre unqualified to do doesnt mean youre automatically going to learn to do it competently.

Club is a mess and Lansdown doesnt care.

1 hour ago, Travis said:

And as before boring life you have. You would not even know back in 59 anyway so are you The Riddler out of Batman? Piss Poor Attempt btw.

Lonely attention seeking oddball arent you.

You got played there fella, I vote fake profile.

12 hours ago, Alessandro said:

You may well be right…but 

I’m not so sure that’s the case with Manning - have a feeling he’s BT and JL’s pick so wouldn’t be surprised to see Steve step in on this time.

Either way him going next week or later this year (if he doesn’t markedly and quickly improve) - there will be no ‘good’ way out on this one for the Lansdown’s  - and they’ll know the reality is the longer he stays, the longer and more expensive it will be to put it right…which may dictate things more this time round and they may save more face by acting quicker on it. 

If Lansdown is really looking to flog BS, apart from assets such as the stadium and HPC, key elements of the value  must be players and projected revenue based upon SC sales and matchday revenue. I think Conway and Prings values have gone south and if Sundays attendance becomes the norm then that may have a marked effect on Stevies nest egg.

Even with an ego such as his, he would surely step in and clear the decks?

17 minutes ago, aa_bcfc said:

It’s not anyone who has got £100,000,000. 
ask yourself what would we do if Lansdown said **** this I’m off. Who’d cover the £20 or 30 million loss every season?

Someone else if the price was right.

10 hours ago, The Humble Realist said:

Criticise tinnions post playing career all you like but in regards to his playing career comments like 'dining off 1 goal in 1994' either never saw his playing career for us or are talking rubbish.

Hes not a legend either which I see trotted out regularly like thats an excuse for him being promoted way beyond his capabilities.

58 minutes ago, Simon bristol said:

The academy now has been at a level of organisation and performance that its not been that in probably for ever, to say that it hasn’t improved under the guidance of tinnion, regardless of what you might think of him now, is disingenuous 

How long ? 

Genuine question as I thought the fella poached away delivered the current batch of first teamers.

Just now, Simon bristol said:

Apart from his role at the academy, which has been hugely productive.

Inherited.

1 hour ago, Bob Taylor is GOD said:

Not to me!

Agreed.

You are mind Bob

1 hour ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

BT - "I thought was a really good performance at Ipswich and we probably deserve something from the game, but you don't always get what you deserve from games.

 

 

 

But the three performances before that have not been as good.

 

 

 

It was after a really positive result against Southampton where we went really close with three points off the playoffs.

 

 

 

It's a really good feeling but we've just lost that a little bit with a couple of the performances so it's time to get that back.

 

 

 

Swansea at home is a big game for us and the lads have have got to go out there and perform and get the three points"

 

 

 

Q.

 

 

 

Results haven't been what we would have liked, but from your perspective, what from what we're trying to achieve, are we still heading in the right direction?

 

 

 

BT - "As I say after the Southampton game four games ago I think everybody's happy.

 

 

 

There's a real good feeling in the stadium, the crowds were up, you know, there's a really good crowd for the next game against QPR.

 

 

 

So yeah, it's just dropped off a little bit because of the four results but I think if you look back, to Boro away, to Southampton Home, it's a real good feeling and we have to get that feeling back"

 

 

 

https://youtu.be/ZaJtTkIBOXE?si=m6isZ4fvf5Of6Y8D

 

 

Club legend apparently.

32 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

As ever, and has been said, context is important. The key passage starts from 11:45 apx where Liam says “The players..they get the support, they get the work they get the detail and the shift I’ve  seen is the players taking accountability. We try to give them everything on setups on corners and goalkicks but the second the game starts it’s very hard for me to effect things in game 

And genuinely, it isn’t - again, that’s literally his job.

 

What an absolute ***.

He knows hes unsackable

Sick of the Lansdowns.

57 minutes ago, The Coach said:

I think he knows he’s safe and may have had vote of confidence from BT and JL

Yep.

Because otherwise they got it wrong.

******* shitshow.

14 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

He's well and truly earned the Teflon moniker. 

Demands accountability from the players but takes zero accountability himself. 

LJ M2