Ian M

Not got started this half.

Considering a thread title change in respect to the direction of our club.

“WBA away match thread, don’t forget we beat Southampton”

I don’t think we have mentioned beating Man U as much as these guys mention beating Southampton…. And that has a several year head start! 

3 hours ago, George Rs said:

I think Tins also takes a lot of the flack and anger from fans as he’s the only staff member above LM thats visible. 

JL last talked about city in what october? Pretty sure Gavin had an interview around then as well. Steve? cant for the life of me remember the last time he talked about city through city channels. 

Brian’s there, he’s on SOTC he’s at games so people finally have a person to share their concerns or more likely shout their abuse at. 

Similar to the start of the season when all the frustrations over the lack of investment post scott sale were aimed at Pearson, who quite rightly replied “why the hell are you asking me?”. 

Why was Pearson the only one who dealt with the Press before his departure? Because everyone else was thought to be wet-behind-the-ears and poor communicators was the theory.

Now Pearson has gone and we have appointed in his place a Head Coach who also lacks in communication, Tins has taken it upon himself to prove the theories correct.

In my opinion, at least one of Tinnion/Manning/Jon needs to go and be replaced by someone experienced, competent and confident. Preferably two of. If not all three.

10 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

(not the way LM would play it)

There’s 3 at the back and 3 at the back. I like the kind Cotts played and with the CBs we currently have could play that way if given license to. Potentially McCrorie could too imo.

The Manning style of sideways passing and little movement forward to break lines isn’t the way.

5 hours ago, Davefevs said:

And why Vyner was right to force the issue on wage increase / contract too.  

Not forgetting Rob Atkinson (who I had down as the best CB at the club prior to his injury).

It's why I am not totally against 3 at the back if/when RA returns as in those 3 we do have players who would not look out of place in a play-off chasing side. Then we need to ensure the rest of the squad suits the system (and tbf, I believe we have suitable WBs currently at the club already).

Having heaped pressure on Manning with the top 6 stuff, are we saying Challis has to go if he doesn’t achieve the owner’s requirement of winning the Youth Cup?

I like to think that Rob Dickie is an absolute steal at just £1.1m. What a player we got there!

Also Cornick hasn't done that badly for a free transfer

25 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Not sure what the confusion is. Just an update asked per below ( wrongly move to ex players):

 

Fixed

Can we make it 11th time lucky and win our first game under Manning vs teams starting the day in the bottom 10? Stay tuned in to find out!

Perfect away performance this from us. Manning's a genius.

Is "smash and grab" a thing at home?

WTAF, get in!

7 minutes ago, MarcusX said:

Wait, he said that?

Yes, in this game's pre-match presser. I felt that was a sackable offence in itself, that's literally his job

6 minutes ago, Roe said:

How can you make no changes at all after that first half?

Pay attention, "once the game has started, there is very little you can do as a manager to affect the game"

Just now, BigTone said:

Got my vote for MOTM

Do we still text in for MOTM? Can we all text CITY 14?

1 minute ago, harvey54 said:

28% possession and no shots on target. 

 

You've not really got the hang of this "find something positive to say" homework have you?

4 minutes ago, Crackers Corner said:

This has to be the straw that broke the camels back today. No fight from the players. The battling qualities they had under Pearson seems to have disappeared. For a "derby" only swans fans making any noise as city fans can't believe what we are seeing

Boos count as noise right?

2 minutes ago, TedsHeadIs Red said:

Half-time competition:

Who can come up with the most positive thing about the first half?

 

There's now 45 mins less Manning-ball we have to endure.

1 minute ago, Bedred31 said:

I get that this doesn’t fit the current snowball narrative. And I’m on the record for stating my view that Manning has to go, irrespective of result today and ultimate league position this year. He’s simply the wrong man in the wrong job at the wrong time. Otherwise, it’s facts. We’re not losing and may still win. Anyone who comes out with ‘the worst performance I’ve ever seen’ simply hasn’t been paying attention for the last 40 years.

Unfortunately, as Manning said in his pre-match presser, "once the match has started there is very little a manager can do to impact the game" so don't expect much improvement in the second half, Liam said that isn't possible.

Steve, please go down to the dressing room and put Kingy in charge. At least we'll see a reaction from the players

…at the point they asked Nige to resign after losing at Leeds…

It was after a really positive result against Plymouth where we went really close with just goals scored keeping us out 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 sack the manager and change the whole playing philosophy

11 hours ago, GBF said:

On the positive side  7 of our remaining games are against teams in the bottom 10 in form.!,

Just a shame we can’t beat teams in the bottom 10.
0 wins from 10 against teams starting the game in that bottom 10.

I see the semi-final is already drawn. Whoever progresses tonight plays at Man City in the semis

Once again there’s loads of empty seats in the South Stand

1 hour ago, TV Tom said:

Yeah, yeah, yeah, i've had enough of this nonsense, i'm getting ready for 10:00 and the Plymouth away tickets, Manning's red 'n white army 

Awesome init. Don’t know why there’s so many dissenting voices.