The Coach

BT is on…here we go

4 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

He definitely talked about ‘the negativity around at the moment’

Which he’s created. But we know he’s not one to hold accountability.

13 minutes ago, westred1 said:

Had two indirect pops at fans on Radio Bristol and the City interview… definitely losing a lot of the fan base. 

Attendance (albeit Mother’s Day) speaks for itself.

Win has well and truly papered over the cracks. Adamant Lansdown was at the game because he would have sent Manning packing if we’d lost.

Could you please elaborate what Manning said? Especially having a pop at fanbase. Thats very daring of him if so. 

Bristol Sport must be paying OT now 

4 minutes ago, Ryan said:

There isnt a big summer of change coming though. The Managing Technical Director of Footbal and Everything has clearly said we only need 2 players. A 10 if Twine doesnt stay, and a 9 who can score, run, hold the ball up, and pull rabbits out of a hat - i.e. a player we could never afford. That means its Bird and two lower league players and Seb PH while we lose James and Williams, Wells and Conway.  There is only one way this is going...

Add we will most likely lose Conway. James & Williams will be off. Wells another year older and Cornick not exactly a star forward player..has all the making for us finishing bottom of the league next season.

Just now, DaveF said:

Not exactly a 'hot take'. Those in charge won't be sacking him anytime soon as it would make them look foolish.

Exactly that 

2 minutes ago, Tim Monaghan said:

And so he should be. Huge summer incoming. 

And no, he shouldn’t be.

Regardless of what majority is feel. I’m confident he will be here come start of 24/25 season.

How are we winning

My other half has decided to watch the game with me today on the TV.

She’s fallen asleep and I’m not far off myself. 
 

Truly dreadful 

Fans booing again. For a second consecutive home game.

6 minutes ago, M.D said:

He does and for no reason at all..

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

Nice cosy lad. Sums up LJ era and Bristol City all together

Can’t see it. Or any Premier League club wanting him. He’s not very good.

Should rename the Lansdown Stand to The Scott Murray Stand. 
 

Scott does so much for the club and community. Wishing all the best for his mum.

14 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said:

I thought Nige wanted to spend but the chuckle bros wouldn't allow it.

Correct.

6 minutes ago, fisherrich said:

The issue is not just Manning. A much better performance last night. 
The issue is at the the top, namely the Lansdowns. It makes no difference who the manager is or will be when Manning gets sacked, as everyone knows the Lansdowns will just meddle.
A defeat against Swansea and surely he will get the chop also?

At any other club. You’d like to believe that’s the outcome. However, this is Bristol City.

The season is a right off. We could finish 21st and just survive relegation and Manning will go nowhere. He will be backed in the summer, possibly sacked next season. Then we end up with a hung playing squad with a mixed playing style. A complete mess. That’s Lansdown’s Bristol City.

Scary we are 3-2 down and haven’t had a go in injury time. Ipswich pressing for the 4th.

And there it is 

Oh we self imploding 

Cracking header

Well done Sykes for chasing that down.

It’s a tricky one as I understand the sentiment behind it. As someone highlighted previously, smashing by Swansea almost 20 years ago lead to Tinnions sacking, and GJ taking over. Rest is history.

The challenge you have is, we don’t know what the temperature is by SL or JL. They may have given Manning their full support regardless of league position this year, as long as it’s not relegation. 
 

If I could look into a crystal ball and knew if we lost tonight and at Swansea. Lead to the removal of Manning. I myself would be somewhat tempted to take that risk. You never want your team to lose but you also want the greater good for your team and look for the future. If short term pain lead to long term fortune. You’d have to take it.

Furthermore, even if Manning was removed. I have zero faith in those above to get the next appointment right.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place.

4 minutes ago, Malago said:

I’ve got a funny feeling we’ll play well tonight.   Not saying we’ll win, but I think we’ll give Ipswich a game.

Likewise. Lock me up now but I can see us winning 3-0.

2 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said:

One of my Grandkids will be at his first game Sunday.

Will he hooked for life or never again? City win could be back. Defeat against Swansea toxic atmosphere who knows. 

What’s he done wrong? 

Just now, Curr Avon said:

Has Ben White been overdoing the spray tan?

He’s got his own sun bed at his house.

There’s your 6th