The Exiled Robin Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 NEW on The Exiled Robin: As Gary Johnson returns to Yeovil, I offer a detailed look at his career and in particular his time at Ashton Gate, and wonder whether this is a man who has lost his mojo! http://exiledrobin.blogspot.com/2012/01/back-for-good-magic-johnsons-roundabout.html?spref=tw As ever all comments gratefully received and if you like it please share it on Facebook, Twitter etc - spent a lot of time on this one, would be nice for lots to read it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1975Legend Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cracking read, great times that should never ever be forgotten..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolNorthEndRed Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I never took to the bloke myself. To me he seemed a big head that liked to blow his own trumpet. I was glad when he left. Still, from what I gather, many think he's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Another great read Cider1977! Superb piece! What a journey that season was! I still think about it now. We really were 'living the dream'! What I would give for times like that again, simply unreal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I never took to the bloke myself. To me he seemed a big head that liked to blow his own trumpet. I was glad when he left. Still, from what I gather, many think he's great. Yeah I find it is quite hard to take to a guy who takes you from the bottom of league 1 to 90 minutes of the Prem. All in under 3 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Yeah I find it is quite hard to take to a guy who takes you from the bottom of league 1 to 90 minutes of the Prem. All in under 3 seasons. I know, i mean, not taking us up to the prem. rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCiderEd Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 NEW on The Exiled Robin: As Gary Johnson returns to Yeovil, I offer a detailed look at his career and in particular his time at Ashton Gate, and wonder whether this is a man who has lost his mojo! http://exiledrobin.b...t.html?spref=tw As ever all comments gratefully received and if you like it please share it on Facebook, Twitter etc - spent a lot of time on this one, would be nice for lots to read it!! Great article, one of the best rollercoasters I've ever been on and it was sad the way it ended.The two legs with Palace will live long in the memory and the home leg remains one of my best nights ever at the Gate,Happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Gary Johnson gave a generation of fans (myself included) the best 2-3 seasons we've known. Whilst he lost his way come the end, I will always be grateful for some truly wonderful memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pederho ll Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Gary Johnson gave a generation of fans (myself included) the best 2-3 seasons we've known. Whilst he lost his way come the end, I will always be grateful for some truly wonderful memories. Here Here......amazing times, just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP8 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Great read as always mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I never took to the bloke myself. To me he seemed a big head that liked to blow his own trumpet. I was glad when he left. Still, from what I gather, many think he's great. He did a brilliant job, no one can deny that, however: I never took to him either, and at the point he left, I was glad to see the back of him. You must respect a man though who took us to within 90 minutes of the Prem, it's a shame, his days with us came to such a bitter end, but we will be here long after ANY manager. I wish him well in the future, although I think he will never reach the heights he did with City again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpitman Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I never took to the bloke myself. To me he seemed a big head that liked to blow his own trumpet. I was glad when he left. Still, from what I gather, many think he's great. He was.....'till it all went sour after Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I never took to the bloke myself. To me he seemed a big head that liked to blow his own trumpet. I was glad when he left. Me neither. One trick pony that worked for a while at City but then got found out and failed. Same happened at Posh and Northampton. Same will happen at Yeovil as well, unless Skiverton can keep him under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 He did a brilliant job, no one can deny that, however: I never took to him either, and at the point he left, I was glad to see the back of him. You must respect a man though who took us to within 90 minutes of the Prem, it's a shame, his days with us came to such a bitter end, but we will be here long after ANY manager. I wish him well in the future, although I think he will never reach the heights he did with City again. Well said, my feelings too. Never very keen on the bloke but he did drag this club's sorry arse out of the lower league oblivion we seemed to be getting used to. Glad he went when he did, it was time for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenn Loyal Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I never took to the bloke myself. To me he seemed a big head that liked to blow his own trumpet. I was glad when he left. Still, from what I gather, many think he's great. Could not put it better myself, typical little man, full of own self importance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red as fcuk Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Me neither. One trick pony that worked for a while at City but then got found out and failed. Same happened at Posh and Northampton. Same will happen at Yeovil as well, unless Skiverton can keep him under control. You didn't like him? I'd never have guessed. I think few could deny, he has been the best manager we've had for a long, long time. Hopefully Del can emulate his achievements though, he seems to be a decent appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 You didn't like him? I'd never have guessed. If it's not obvious he's on a wind-up by now it never will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toblerone Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Brought his Yeovil team to Salisbury for a pre-season friendly about 10 years ago when Salisbury were basically bankrupt. Waived all of Yeovil's expenses and (apparently) made a donation to the club. Probably not the most likeable of characters but a real football man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Bristol City Legend. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Jim Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Bristol City Legend. Nuff said. Indeed he is. Great article by the way, really enjoyed reading it. In my eyes, having followed City since 1992, Johnson brought the 2 most exciting, enjoyable seasons I've had watching the team - it was really something special at one point, and we haven't experienced anywhere near those highs since. In fact, before Johnson, the only 2 truly great memories I had watching City were the 2-1 play-off win over Hartlepool and the 5-4 at Mansfield. Under Gary, the club were riding a crest of a wave and wins against Palace, at Watford when they were top of the league, at Donny, Coventry, home v Rotherham and even the 2 FA Cup games against Middlesbrough will live long in the memory for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 You didn't like him? I'd never have guessed. I think few could deny, he has been the best manager we've had for a long, long time. Hopefully Del can emulate his achievements though, he seems to be a decent appointment. I think many who were originally impressed by Johnson have since realised through hindsight that he was very one-dimensional both in his management style and way of playing. He lacked foresight and imagination and once the initial success had passed he had no Plan B. He became desperate, signed seemingly numerous ridiculous loan players and eventually became so frustrated that he completely lost the plot. I don't think those limitations add up to the 'best manager' tag. Wilson imo was a better manager as was Joe Jordan. Imo Johnson is well suited to a club like Yeovil. Small, provincial with few expectations. Any success then makes a bigger impact. Johnson will be a hero if he keeps them in Division 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I think many who were originally impressed by Johnson have since realised through hindsight that he was very one-dimensional both in his management style and way of playing. He lacked foresight and imagination and once the initial success had passed he had no Plan B. He became desperate, signed seemingly numerous ridiculous loan players and eventually became so frustrated that he completely lost the plot. I don't think those limitations add up to the 'best manager' tag. Wilson imo was a better manager as was Joe Jordan. Imo Johnson is well suited to a club like Yeovil. Small, provincial with few expectations. Any success then makes a bigger impact. Johnson will be a hero if he keeps them in Division 1. sorry your wrong while yes he did lose the plot he will be fondly remebered by the majority of city fans as our must sucsessful manager since alan dicks and one of the most likeable since terry cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wilson imo was a better manager hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Wilson's time as manager was a complete failure - ESPECIALLY when you compare with Johnson. And that goes for entertainment value too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 sorry your wrong while yes he did lose the plot he will be fondly remebered by the majority of city fans as our must sucsessful manager since alan dicks and one of the most likeable since terry cooper Wood for the trees............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wilson's time as manager was a complete failure - ESPECIALLY when you compare with Johnson. And that goes for entertainment value too.. I would expect you to say that. Fact is I enjoyed watching Wilson's teams far more than I ever did Johnsons. Getting a goal up and then trying to hang on didn't do it for me.........If it did it for you then you are easily pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webzcas Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Cracking read! Brings back so many good memories. By far the best manager at the Gate in my 30 years supporting City. Not just in terms of results, but by bringing the feel good factor back to the club. Good Luck at Yeovil Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I would expect you to say that. Fact is I enjoyed watching Wilson's teams far more than I ever did Johnsons. Getting a goal up and then trying to hang on didn't do it for me.........If it did it for you then you are easily pleased. Easily pleased? I found the wilson era pretty boring to be honest. Who is easily pleased? Can you not remember Burnell in midfield and many, many boring (and very poor) performances?? At least we would often win under johnson. Johnson did not struggle to get out of League One - Wilson did! What was so great under wilson that was better than a promotion and almost reaching the PL? Not to mention, many games where ashton gate was rocking and packed.... I can only think of one game like that under wilson - the rest we had half empty ashton gate and the crowd was rarely "rocking" under wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 <br />I think many who were originally impressed by Johnson have since realised through hindsight that he was very one-dimensional both in his management style and way of playing. He lacked foresight and imagination and once the initial success had passed he had no Plan B. He became desperate, signed seemingly numerous ridiculous loan players and eventually became so frustrated that he completely lost the plot.<br /><br />I don't think those limitations add up to the 'best manager' tag. Wilson imo was a better manager as was Joe Jordan.<br /><br />Imo Johnson is well suited to a club like Yeovil. Small, provincial with few expectations. Any success then makes a bigger impact. Johnson will be a hero if he keeps them in Division 1.<br /><br /><br /> I've been reading your posts for years and to be fair you seem like a decent enough fellow red, so what i'm about to say shouldn't be taken the wrong way. Why bother with posts like this? You know you'll get stick and the like and if anything you just start to sound bitter. You remind of the sort of person you finds it neccessary to go out in the street and tell kids to move on or you'll call the police. Without ever realising that all you've done is make things worse and they probabaly come back more and more, when in reality if you'd have said nothing, they would have moved on, never to be seen again. I don't know why you hate Gary Johnson (and please don't say you don't), but everytime his name crops up, please don't feel the need to be bitter and twisted as it lost it's novelty a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 . Why bother with posts like this? You know you'll get stick and the like and if anything you just start to sound bitter. You remind of the sort of person you finds it neccessary to go out in the street and tell kids to move on or you'll call the police. Without ever realising that all you've done is make things worse and they probabaly come back more and more, when in reality if you'd have said nothing, they would have moved on, never to be seen again. Just my opinion that's all and not that different from other some of the other posters on this thread and yet you pick out my thread as the one to slate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just my opinion that's all and not that different from other some of the other posters on this thread and yet you pick out my thread as the one to slate. Because its a ridiculous opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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