SecretSam

IIRC wasn't he 50:50 when we appointed McInnes? I might be dreaming.

Anyway, according to R5, it's a two-man team: Robins does all the man-management, his right hand fella (can't remember his name) does all the tactics.

And - key point - they gave him time to do it all. He's been there since Stonehenge was going through planning.

19 hours ago, Glen hump said:

If I was sl I’d be on the phone to tony bloom of Brighton’ just pick his brains of how he’s turned them into a proper club’ but Steve’s ego wouldn’t allow it ‘ for me it’s pretty simple’ you employ people who know football not your son and family friends.

I'm not so sure, I remember back when we were planning the 'new AG', SL went and met with Brighton, there was a bit on the telly about them meeting and discussing how to do it. I'm not defending SL, but he has built a very successful company, and you don't do that by employing nodding dogs.

1 minute ago, exAtyeoMax said:

He could be strapped to the top of his shed 

Is @CyderInACan the shed guy?

3 hours ago, REDOXO said:

Mr Manning and Mr Tinnion! Produce a  team that’s not freighted!…….of YOU!!!

 

They keep shipping goals.

The delivery into the box is terrible.

They're all at sea.

We are too easy to contain.

We are not the complete package.

5 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Yeah. @CyderInACan is a proper wrong 'un, he is ALWAYS doing stuff like this.

I hope he is forced to go to this musical extravaganza by way of punishment.

#SarcasmDetected

15 hours ago, JBFC II said:

Playing for England should be the peak of a players career, refusing a call up is not on in my opinion. 

Why? He doesn't want to sit on the bench with splinters in his ar53. Maybe England doesn't bother him. Not everyone has to be a super patriot.

15 hours ago, JBFC II said:

If he doesn't want to play for his country, the ignore him, there are plenty of solid options who can take his place

Which is exactly what's happened. He seems happy about that.

I recall Paul Scholes quit aged 29 because he was fed up with being treated badly. And Chris Sutton turned down England B. 

Mods - this isn't football related

Just now, Mike Hunt-Hertz said:

Tearing Division 3 a new arsehole.

Whoopee. 

On 13/03/2024 at 12:52, reddogkev said:

It's not his fault if he's not right for the job, it's up the people above him if they feel he should be replaced.

By that logic, an incompetent surgeon who keeps killing his or her patients should be retained, but it isn't their fault they're useless...

On 13/03/2024 at 12:52, reddogkev said:

I don't care if I get shot down, that's fine, but I am sick of the negativity towards Tinnion.

I love the guy.  Pure and simple, he's a city legend

 

On what grounds is he a "City legend"? One goal at Anfield? His right foot???

3 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

True but an organisation really benefits when everyone in it isn’t still wearing L plates.

A balance of experienced, subject matter experts & people growing into their role is preferable.

Tinnion in the Academy role was clearly the former but he’s now wildly over promoted & out of his depth.

Don’t worry we have a chairman with an incredible CV to help him out, eh?

Your point is well made. There's "learning and developing" and then there's "clueless and hopeless"

I'll be 85, if I make it that far. I don't think I'll really give a toss at that stage.

3 minutes ago, RedRock said:

Two life lessons I’ve learnt relevant to high level positions in big organisations:-

1) work hard, but most importantly, work smart

2) continually challenge yourself and improve, but know your ultimate limitations 

You’ll always get opportunities in life, be ‘head hunted’ etc but sometimes you have to be honest with yourself, be the judge of your own competence levels.

That's absolutely true. I have had opportunities to advance, but I know my limits and limitations, so I don't try and be something I'm not. 

I do, however, constantly learn, adapt and develop my skills.

54 minutes ago, David Brent said:

For me, the most disappointing comment from BT is that Liam is still learning.

How are we in the position where we’ve got a Head Coach, a Technical Director and a Chairman all learning on the job? 

Learning is a life-long process. Pep's still learning, everyone should be. I'm still learning after doing my job for 23 years. The world changes, you need to change with it. I don't see a problem in this.

"Wealthy young man attends leisure event"

It's not exactly Watergate, is it. Mind you, it is the Heil...

37 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I thought it was a hyperlink, very disappointed after clicking it 30 times!

And I still haven't had details of that new TV deal, maybe it's the same issue

As stated in another thread, if I move to Bristol, I'm contemplating a ST. However, weighing up between a membership and ST, not sure if my health is up to winter's evening games any more...

On 10/03/2024 at 17:24, Barrs Court Red said:

That new tv deal…yeah that worries me. 

New TV deal???? What new TV deal? Not that I need a new TV...

17 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said:

What are you like with temptation - can you resist it?

Depends if it involves chocolate

The number saying The Mem

https://twitter.com/FanHub/status/1767105681650553268?t=2C1tNm9mjSy1qkDGLUSoaw&s=19

Bizarrely, if I move to Bristol I might be tempted to get a ST for the first time 

The Slags beating us at AG with a last-minute screamer, in around 1985

17 hours ago, Cole Not Gas said:

My recollection of the GJ era when we got to the P.Os is just the opposite, name;y we scored late and were generally punching above our weight to reach the epic final stages. It was a fun ride under GJ, as it was with his son at the helm but the good times always get followed by tougher times then ..whack - manager gets fired and new blood comes in to try and do better - which rarely happens. FACT 67% of European (incl UK) managerial sackings end up with the team lower 1 yr after the sacking. This tells me there is more wrong with the club than just a manager/coach

You're wrong. Source: facts

16 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Embarrassing, but you’re just trolling for attention. WUM.

Remember the DM you sent me last week?  Why not be honest?

We know why though don’t we!!!

Spill the beans, Dave

As others have pointed out, part of the problem with Manning is he is inexperienced. He's gone in, tried to change everything from day one. You don't do that, you assess the current situation, the resources that you have and then, aligned with the objectives you've been set, establish a plan. You may have an ultimate goal to play in a certain way, but you bring that in as and when the circumstances suit.

An experienced DoF would have helped, a lot. I think Manning has potential, but he needs someone to advise him, to help him reflect.

I tell you what, though, Rishi Sunak was that kid from the iPhone adverts, trying to karate chop that wood