Robbored Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Just watched SC first interview as City manager on World and was impressed. He was articulate, down to earth, and obviously a deep thinker about the game. I got the firm impression that the managerialship at City is in good hands. I could listen to him all day. If you don't subscribe to World, I'd advise you sign up. Very different to what we were subjected to previously and a welcome and refreshing change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 He certainly comes across as a very articulate and intelligent man with a deep knowledge of the game. I totally agree with your sentiments Robbored, the Management of BCFC is in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbcfc Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Indeed, interesting his views on a director of football after SL said we had no plans to apoint one last night. Glad to hear him say pro zone isn't the only thing to rely on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I've not watched it but having heard interviews before can well believe that he comes across well. However I must point out that Johnson also came across very well in interviews. Certainly in the first few years he talked complete sense and I could see the logic in everything he was doing. Which was a refreshing change after the nonsense peddled by his predecessor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Just watched SC first interview as City manager on World and was impressed. He was articulate, down to earth, and obviously a deep thinker about the game. I got the firm impression that the managerialship at City is in good hands. I could listen to him all day. If you don't subscribe to World, I'd advise you sign up. Very different to what we were subjected to previously and a welcome and refreshing change. Good luck Mr Coppel, i hope our more fickle fans give you the time you need, i think you could be our best signing ever! I hope you are not subjected to the same rubbish our previous manager had to put up with, and that you find the better supporters at our club to be more welcome,refreshing and quite different in they're aproach to you. SL knows who the true supporters are and who the trouble makers are. And, yes a change is sometimes needed - for things to progress. Perhaps the Supporters drinking club needs a new leader - as well as the country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 The only way is up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Good luck Mr Coppel, i hope our more fickle fans give you the time you need, i think you could be our best signing ever! I hope you are not subjected to the same rubbish our previous manager had to put up with, and that you find the better supporters at our club to be more welcome,refreshing and quite different in they're aproach to you. SL knows who the true supporters are and who the trouble makers are. With Steve Coppell's track record of producing teams that play good and attacking football, thats not very likely. However, theres no doubt at all that should SC start to serve up bland and dreary football and become obsessed with strikers and 'target men' in particular who can't find the net then he'll find himself coming under the same critism as his predecessor but that simply won't happen. I reckon we are all in for a footballing treat come next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I reckon we are all in for a footballing threat come next season. Or a treat possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Coppells a good man and deserves time and support to get it right. Hopefully people appreciate that and wont be as quick to jump on him at the first sign of trouble like they were with Johnson. I doubt Coppell would put up with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 He's always been a thinker and studious. I remember when he played for Man Utd, that the commentators would comment on the fact that he had achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree. Don't know what in though. My type of manager...lets get behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Coppells a good man and deserves time and support to get it right. Hopefully people appreciate that and wont be as quick to jump on him at the first sign of trouble like they were with Johnson. I doubt Coppell would put up with it. He is indeed. I'm sure he wouldn't put up with it but at the same time he might not be the type of manager who takes much notice of fans forums or radio phone-ins. No doubt at that Steve Coppell will know what kind of job he's doing. The fans won't need to tell him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Coppells a good man and deserves time and support to get it right. Hopefully people appreciate that and wont be as quick to jump on him at the first sign of trouble like they were with Johnson. I doubt Coppell would put up with it. I thought that Johnson had quite an easy ride, barring one run of games 08/09 was pretty poor, and 09/10 was utter dross. His signings did not exactly represent value for money, with occasional exceptions. Youth was totally ignored. We had far too large a squad, as highlighted by the EP yesterday, and for Months some of us pointed out that we had quantity rather than quality. The signs of trouble had ben there for a long time, some fans just preferred to ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 He's always been a thinker and studious. I remember when he played for Man Utd, that the commentators would comment on the fact that he had achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree. Don't know what in though. My type of manager...lets get behind him. Economics. Was/is Coppell on Points West some time this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 He is indeed. I'm sure he wouldn't put up with it but at the same time he might not be the type of manager who takes much notice of fans forums or radio phone-ins. No doubt at that Steve Coppell will know what kind of job he's doing. The fans won't need to tell him. The fans persuaded him to stay at Reading so he does listen to them. Something to bear in mind for the rumor mongers and negativity spreaders amongst us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 The fans persuaded him to stay at Reading so he does listen to them. Something to bear in mind for the rumor mongers and negativity spreaders amongst us. Of which...sadly....there are many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 There is definitely a "Cameron - Clegg" thing going on in this thread. People who once tore each other apart on this forum are having, well not quite a love in, but some mutual respect with some underlying edginess. A season of peace and harmony awaits on the OTIB forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 There is definitely a "Cameron - Clegg" thing going on in this thread. People who once tore each other apart on this forum are having, well not quite a love in, but some mutual respect with some underlying edginess. A season of peace and harmony awaits on the OTIB forum. till the next election in a month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Of which...sadly....there are many! You should change the word 'are' with the word 'were'. Our previous manager was critised by many because he produced dull and dreary football and was obsessed with strikers, amongst other flaws. I have no doubt at all that Steve Coppell will not cause the fans to turn against him as our previous manager did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 You should change the word 'are' with the word 'were'. Our previous manager was critised by many because he produced dull and dreary football and was obsessed with strikers, amongst other flaws. I have no doubt at all that Steve Coppell will not cause the fans to turn against him as our previous manager did. Dont try to make excuses for your disgusting behaviour over a 4 year period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted May 12, 2010 Admin Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 If you don't subscribe to World, I'd advise you sign up. Can't see it happening. I buy a season ticket, just like I have for many seasons, I pay my City Society/City2000/ whatever the latest mutation is, I pay my supporters club fees every year, I buy half time draw tickets, and often give funds in other ways. Quite why I should pay to listen to media interviews, I just can't get my head round that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Can't see it happening. I buy a season ticket, just like I have for many seasons, I pay my City Society/City2000/ whatever the latest mutation is, I pay my supporters club fees every year, I buy half time draw tickets, and often give funds in other ways. Quite why I should pay to listen to media interviews, I just can't get my head round that. I used to think like you about 'pay for view' City interviews and cancelled my previous subscription after about a year of bland repetative interviews carried out by Richard Latham. I re-subscribed not long after Adam Baker took over the interviews and whilst they are not deeply incisive or penatrative they are very informative and shows and element into the character of the individual including all the players. Reading the interviews 24 hrs later is not the same. Not just interviews either, all the City highlights including reserve games. Personally I reckon its well worth it. That said I dont buy a half time draw ticket nor do I subcribe to City 2000 or buy a programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I spend 6 months of the year out of the UK so world is a must for me, even though I think its a little expensive for what it is, but I'm happy to pay it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 You should change the word 'are' with the word 'were'. Our previous manager was critised by many because he produced dull and dreary football and was obsessed with strikers, amongst other flaws. I have no doubt at all that Steve Coppell will not cause the fans to turn against him as our previous manager did. SL says fans should buy a ST, go to matches and always be positive! I can tick all those boxes......can you? I have no doubt SC will bring us success, but one day he will leave or be sacked....when this happens i shall thank him for his achievements and wish him well for all he has done for us.....as i did our previous manager.....unfortunately you seemed unable to do this.....as SL says - you think you know it all.....but know nothing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalgaryRed Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Dont try to make excuses for your disgusting behaviour over a 4 year period. Normal service has been resumed following an unplanned showing of Love Story.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Normal service has been resumed following an unplanned showing of Love Story.. Oh no! just as the markets were recovering. I must say, I haven't been on this forum for long but I can't understand why Robbored gets so much stick. A lot of what he says seems perfectly reasonable to me. No I'm not trying to start a new coalition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grove park city Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 There is definitely a "Cameron - Clegg" thing going on in this thread. People who once tore each other apart on this forum are having, well not quite a love in, but some mutual respect with some underlying edginess. A season of peace and harmony awaits on the OTIB forum. Because change was badly needed like the Election ...... City mirrored the country stale ,predictable,out of idea's . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Oh no! just as the markets were recovering. I must say, I haven't been on this forum for long but I can't understand why Robbored gets so much stick. A lot of what he says seems perfectly reasonable to me. No I'm not trying to start a new coalition. Try reading the otib classic thread "Gary johnson v the supportrs club" or something like that or... "Great day out at Wembley" or something like that. Then make your own mind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Really how many would that be then? Not me I have the belief in Coppell, but let's just not jump the gun as expectations can often outstrip reality. So where are the 'many' ? I have only witnessed a positive response to Coppells appointment on here. While things are positive here at the moment and are bound to be as we get new signings and ramp up to the start of the season wait until we go on our first bad run - then you will see how many true supporters our current manager has. I think 50 % of the people that were ejaculating over his appointment and are saying positive things about him right now will move to uncertainty with statements like the "jury is still out on Coppell" after our first run of 5 games without a win, if this situation deteriorates any further there will be unfounded rumours of players wanting to leave and personal attacks about the guys character and asking questions like "Why does he use that bloody pro zone? I can see it with my eyes" or stating "Coppell has lost the dressing room" while slowly but surely less and less people come to his defence. Its only a matter of time. For Those that want to read about Robboreds negative spin and why he ACTUALLY doesn't like our last manager rather than the convenient truths he pushes I suggest reading this Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Really how many would that be then? Not me I have the belief in Coppell, but let's just not jump the gun as expectations can often outstrip reality. So where are the 'many' ? I have only witnessed a positive response to Coppells appointment on here. Give it a few months. The old boys network will soon be spreading rumour after rumour, not matter how damaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Very different to what we were subjected to previously and a welcome and refreshing change. Get over it/yourself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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