JP Hampton

Brilliant

Honestly can’t thank you enough for taking the time to write all this. I totally understand the sadness over Pearson not being there to enjoy what was ultimately his work at Leicester. I’m sure we’ll get a sense of that given the legacy he’s left behind.

In regards to the big “ego” idea. I noticed whenever he talked about the club and what they were trying to achieve, it was always “we”. What we’re trying to do and never I! A person with a big ego just wouldn’t do that. Look at Euell’s praise of him. Doesn’t sound like someone who’s looking from on high at the minions.

If they’re as passionate to play and wanting to give the effort we’ve seen from them for pretty much the whole of this season, then I’m hopeful that what NP has instilled, will remain, at least until a new manager comes in. I suppose it could go either way but, I believe they’re professionals so they’ll be thinking about their jobs (with a new coach coming in) and a little part of me hopes they’ll want to win for Nige.

2.10 on and he’s stating we had two players for each position and they’re the best group of players we’ve had in a long time, so he sees no fault with the recruitment, or the existing players or it sends in the way they’re playing!! Yet, for some unfathomable reason they can’t hear what they’re actually saying. Who brought those players in, who’s been working and supporting that squad in an effort to galvanise them to play attacking football. Pretty much everything they want, they had. The injuries therefore and a small squad, who consequently get over played, are responsible for the lack of wins in recent times. That has nothing to do with NP’s management. Very let down by this whole shambles. Out of interest did BT send a public message to NP?

Thanks for that insight. I think most fans here have the measure of the man

That’s my point how can they find funds for the new guy when they couldn’t for Pearson. Back to my original conviction this was personal.

Let’s just say the rumour about Pearson being told what he had to expect, (no funds out of contract players etc). going forward and basically told the board to stuff it, is true. It will certainly show the board has lied if the next manager comes in and doesn’t get given exactly the same deal as Pearson. It will also show, they definitely offered terms they knew Pearson would refuse. There’s no way a new manager would accept those terms, what would be the draw or attraction for anyone coming here. Just be honest and up front. I think fans would have preferred a straight up “we’re not able to work together” or “we’re going in a different direction” than this shambles. I can’t believe there won’t suddenly be funds available when we sign a new deal.

well that’s a matter of opinion if people feel strongly enough then it’s not overblown to that individual. Squad depth, so where’s that magically coming from and why was it not forthcoming for NP, availability of whom, new players? There’s no substance to your suggestion and it could be applied to NP similarly. He might well have “kicked on” with the right backing.

You know what I mean ie. He’s well supported, Cots used the word “loved”

For someone who’s “not loved” there’s certainly a lot of noise on here in support of him!!

It’s pretty obvious that this is personal. It has nothing or very little to do with football. Everything has been pointing this way and the lack of respect shown to NP said it all. A very poor return for what he’s done for the club. No money forthcoming and it’s now blatantly obvious why.

Trouble is this is all too believable!! It was obvious from the lack of comments or praise previously of Pearson they were just biding their time. Good luck Nigel Pearson. You’ve given us some great football and developed an obvious team spirit that’s been lacking for several seasons. Despite terrible odds your integrity, but above all your honesty, is to be admired. I for one will genuinely miss you and your obvious flair for leadership.

Well it’s unlikely he or any player would say I don’t want to leave, is it? I don’t hold much store in that.

If Bland means taking a grounded non personal approach to reviewing the match then fine, works for me. They’re a refreshing change from the negatively framed FBC podcast. I agree with Ian Gay at times and a lot of what he says is sound but it’s the arrogance and the I know better (with the odd, but what do I know chucked in for a little of humility) advice…that irks. The 3Ps in a Pod give a thorough dissection of the match not afraid to say what worked and what didn’t, but it’s all very grounded, it’s their opinion and they don’t act like theirs is the only opinion that matters. The difference for me is I can imagine Ian Gay salivating every time we lose.

I think we have to remember that Hoskins needs to keep all relationships open on all sides. If he said “we can’t criticise Steve Lansdown” what was the context, was there nothing added after like “ because he’s put a lot into the club” which would make a perfectly reasonable comment and undo your accusation of his being biased.

Sorry to hash this one out again, but hopefully others will have had opportunities to pass tickets on by now. I know I need to get another person to link with my account in order to borrow a ticket but my question is once linked can I send two tickets on my account to one person? Thanks.

With regards to general comments about Richard Hoskins handling of the interview. I’d say give him a chance! He’s got some big shoes to fill and I’m sure Geoff wasn’t the finished article when he took the main stage. I don’t think he let him off, I just don’t think there’s anywhere else to go, when the response is “I’m not going to get into that”! Short of being rude what’s he going to say to that. He reworded the question but got the same response. He’s not going to risk making enemies from the get go.

Not sure that’s it to be fair. It’s a little more than that! I think most people were absolutely resigned to the fact that Scott was going and wished him well. I think it’s more that we aren’t seeing anything in return for the transaction. I think people felt,rightly or wrongly with that sale, we’d at least be in a better position to attract better players (as good as they may be) from division 1. But above all it’s the lack of honesty about what and where City’s future lies.

Fair enough. Thanks for the clarification. Couldn’t remember the exact wording and it’s probably more what I wanted to hear ie. SL confirming there will be money to spend. One could argue though that with the sale of Scott and reduced wages etc. football has made money and yet we’re still not spending ?

Hmmm. Really, people, yeah I’m sure there’s a few but from what I’m reading the majority wouldn’t agree. Can’t see anyone using Ashton and LJ to fall back on! From what I can see he’s a good manager. He’s very respected. It’s obvious the players want to play for him, even those who’ve taken wage cuts, which wouldn’t happen otherwise. He’s done exactly what was asked of him by the board and is saving them money consistently. Yet where’s the support for him from the board. In an end of Season interview with Geoff T on Radio Bristol, not only did Lansdown refer to Tony Robins as a great manager (virtually skimming over Nigel’s contribution to the club), he also said in response to GT asking would there be funds for Nigel if Scott was sold, that “what football earns football can spend”. That was at best a dishonest summing up. NP is the fall guy. He’s the one delivering all the news about potential signings or lack of them. His is the only face we’re seeing and you can see from his demeanour that he’s not happy and it’s no wonder. it’s actually setting NP up to fail by ensuring that all he has are division 1 signings, kids coming up through the academy and experienced players who can’t carry the whole team. I just feel very let down and yes betrayed. They’re not acting honestly or transparently and while some may say it’s an overreaction at this point in the season, I don’t think it’s the results that are making people concerned, so much as the obvious lack of support being shown to the manager the players and ultimately the fans!!

No

I won’t pretend to understand all the minutiae around what’s available financially for Pearson, but I think we can all agree he’s had to get by with a much reduced budget. He appears to have trimmed everything and stuck to the brief financially. So why have we never heard SL say anything in support of NP about the job he’s done. SL will not have taken kindly to the home truths NP has let slip now and again, about the running of the club and I can’t help but feel he’s far happier with younger managers that he can throw more money at to try and prove a point (LJ being one). I understand the thought that there could be someone else who could do a better job, but there are absolutely no guarantees. Personally the idea of getting rid of NP scares me much more than holding onto him. Given the clubs track record in recent years doesn’t fill me with any confidence at all, that they’d choose wisely in replacing him and we’d be going through the whole process all over again.

Is that within the football grounds own parking or around the area/street parking.

Well a good opportunity to show his support for NP would have been in the same interview I mentioned earlier with Geoff T’. When asked about how Pearson was doing, SL hardly touched on Nige but talked about how well Mark Robins has done instead!! That can’t do much for Pearson, being glossed over like that.