Welcome To The Jungle Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/141112-mcinneslongtermproject-486153.aspx?pageView=full#anchored Think this is how we are gunna go. Seems McInnes is here for the long haul. Time to stop the moaning and back him (myself included) as the only way up and posotivity is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 If thats not what people needed to hear right now, i dont know what is. Well said and lets keep things going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I wouldn't expect DmC to say anything else Everyone is on a downer right now, but one win, a clean sheet, one going in off Stead's backside and we're back on track As I've said on the Dann's thread, whilst there isn't a stand out team at the top, I don't think there's a stand out team at the bottom either. It's going to be tight all the way to the wire at both ends. It doesn't look pretty at the moment, but I don't see that changing the manager is going to help. What we do need, desperately, is that centre half though. The longer the cupboard is bare there we are going to struggle Always believe, brothers and sisters, always believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Will McInnes still be at City next season if City are in Div 1. I doubt it........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTID GAZZA Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 on another note i liked what stead had to say on twitter .. can tell hes committed to city top lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Will McInnes still be at City next season if City are in Div 1. I doubt it........... He needs to make sure we're not in League 1 then doesn't he. It's nice to hear that he likes it here, he was saying in one intetview that whilst he wasn't born a City fan he's found himself in love with the club. Hopefully the fact he clearly wants to work hard for success might hold us in good stead in the coming Months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 its refreshing to read an honest assiment from our manager on our situation, There has been a hell of lot of work to get this club going again at youth levels but unfortunatly on field has suffered, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herman Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 he basically states in that, that no fees were paid for the loans of mcmanus, briggs or elokobi, which i find somewhat hard to believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 he basically states in that, that no fees were paid for the loans of mcmanus, briggs or elokobi, which i find somewhat hard to believe I don't, two surplus and wanted off the age bill for a period, never going to get a loan fee and one young player desperate for game time. Briggs you might have expected us to pay a little bit, but cracking negotiations from the club if we avoided it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I don't, two surplus and wanted off the age bill for a period, never going to get a loan fee and one young player desperate for game time. Briggs you might have expected us to pay a little bit, but cracking negotiations from the club if we avoided it. I think i read that Jol wants us to extend Brigg's stay as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 he basically states in that, that no fees were paid for the loans of mcmanus, briggs or elokobi, which i find somewhat hard to believe Assuming you are refering to this paragraph ?? “The three players we’ve committed fees for: Greg Cunningham, Steven Davies and Sam Baldock – I’ve no doubt they will prove their worth, and I’m grateful for the backing in making those signings in the summer. " As he mentions the summer , it's safe to assume he's talking about permanent transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SimplyRed Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am still gobsmacked that he says he couldn't find/get the players he needed/wanted. Assuming that he is being open and honest in this latest article, are we too assume that loan deals are out of the question - or that we have no presence in Europe to pick up the requisite personnel? I'm sorry, but I absolutely refuse to believe that there is no player ANYWHERE at the right price or loan deal who cannot do a job for Bristol City. Why is this club so poor at finding the players it needs? It's not because we're a small club or 'unfashionable' (whatever that means!), players these days are driven by money and any player will come here at the right price. I'm simply saying that, if he can't find anyone, perhaps he's not looking in the right places, or the scouting network is useless. Either way, as far as I'm concerned, neither he, nor the club, have done enough to convince the fans that the club is in good hands and making progress - I can't believe the Lansdown would put up with this if BCFC was his bread and butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am still gobsmacked that he says he couldn't find/get the players he needed/wanted. Assuming that he is being open and honest in this latest article, are we too assume that loan deals are out of the question - or that we have no presence in Europe to pick up the requisite personnel? I'm sorry, but I absolutely refuse to believe that there is no player ANYWHERE at the right price or loan deal who cannot do a job for Bristol City. Why is this club so poor at finding the players it needs? It's not because we're a small club or 'unfashionable' (whatever that means!), players these days are driven by money and any player will come here at the right price. I'm simply saying that, if he can't find anyone, perhaps he's not looking in the right places, or the scouting network is useless. Either way, as far as I'm concerned, neither he, nor the club, have done enough to convince the fans that the club is in good hands and making progress - I can't believe the Lansdown would put up with this if BCFC was his bread and butter. And there's the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am still gobsmacked that he says he couldn't find/get the players he needed/wanted. Assuming that he is being open and honest in this latest article, are we too assume that loan deals are out of the question - or that we have no presence in Europe to pick up the requisite personnel? I'm sorry, but I absolutely refuse to believe that there is no player ANYWHERE at the right price or loan deal who cannot do a job for Bristol City. Why is this club so poor at finding the players it needs? It's not because we're a small club or 'unfashionable' (whatever that means!), players these days are driven by money and any player will come here at the right price. I'm simply saying that, if he can't find anyone, perhaps he's not looking in the right places, or the scouting network is useless. Either way, as far as I'm concerned, neither he, nor the club, have done enough to convince the fans that the club is in good hands and making progress - I can't believe the Lansdown would put up with this if BCFC was his bread and butter. Great post. Is he being open or honest . He didn't give the reason we are unable attract players to our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am glad he's in for the long haul. He's made quite a few errors this season but I still believe he will be a very good manager. He's a good man, he's putting alot of effort into every area of the club, we need stability and he's going to grow with us I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am still gobsmacked that he says he couldn't find/get the players he needed/wanted. Assuming that he is being open and honest in this latest article, are we too assume that loan deals are out of the question - or that we have no presence in Europe to pick up the requisite personnel? I'm sorry, but I absolutely refuse to believe that there is no player ANYWHERE at the right price or loan deal who cannot do a job for Bristol City. Why is this club so poor at finding the players it needs? It's not because we're a small club or 'unfashionable' (whatever that means!), players these days are driven by money and any player will come here at the right price. I'm simply saying that, if he can't find anyone, perhaps he's not looking in the right places, or the scouting network is useless. Either way, as far as I'm concerned, neither he, nor the club, have done enough to convince the fans that the club is in good hands and making progress - I can't believe the Lansdown would put up with this if BCFC was his bread and butter. Well said SR. Your're not alone with your view. Other clubs, such as Blackpool and Palace cope pretty well in the Championship without spending vast amounts of dosh but City under the last 4 managers have failed to do the same. This is Citys' 3rd consequetive season of struggling in the Championship and surely Lansdown must know that in order to push on McInnes needs even more financial backing. Its obvious that no matter who the manager is City can't build a decent side with little money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwheeler Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am still gobsmacked that he says he couldn't find/get the players he needed/wanted. Assuming that he is being open and honest in this latest article, are we too assume that loan deals are out of the question - or that we have no presence in Europe to pick up the requisite personnel? I'm sorry, but I absolutely refuse to believe that there is no player ANYWHERE at the right price or loan deal who cannot do a job for Bristol City. Why is this club so poor at finding the players it needs? It's not because we're a small club or 'unfashionable' (whatever that means!), players these days are driven by money and any player will come here at the right price. I'm simply saying that, if he can't find anyone, perhaps he's not looking in the right places, or the scouting network is useless. Either way, as far as I'm concerned, neither he, nor the club, have done enough to convince the fans that the club is in good hands and making progress - I can't believe the Lansdown would put up with this if BCFC was his bread and butter. Superb post. Sums it up perfectly. Just as a matter of interest can anyone name ANY of our scouts ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsobigfatdave Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Superb post. Sums it up perfectly. Just as a matter of interest can anyone name ANY of our scouts ???? Bristol is sadly a city of mediocrity when it comes to sport though.... all three of the first class mainstream sports which the nation excel in are in a sad state of decline in Bristol and have been for the last 15 - 20 years... Rugby Union, Cricket and Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 It may be a long term project but I'm not sure any manager could survive 10 consecutive defeats? He's correct though; he has to get it right very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 What is the aim of his long term project - to salvage his career and reputation, which must now be lying in tatters, or to turn City into a force capable of competing at the top of the Championship? After beating Cardiff and Palace in August, my only fear was that Mcinnes was going to be snapped up by a bigger club. I hope that Mcinnes can turn things around, giving me the chance to experience this fear again in the not too distant future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am glad he's in for the long haul. He's made quite a few errors this season but I still believe he will be a very good manager. He's a good man, he's putting alot of effort into every area of the club, we need stability and he's going to grow with us I hope. Good post. I agree. I'm really pleased that we'll have some young hungry home-grown players pushing to get into the first team. Nothing gives me more pleasure* than seeing players coming through the ranks and forging a successful career at our club. * Well, when I say nothing gives me more pleasure that's not strictly true. A cider fuelled night of passion when my girl is up for anything just edges it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 in del we trust, lets try backing a boss for once!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Superb post. Sums it up perfectly. Just as a matter of interest can anyone name ANY of our scouts ???? Russ Richarson- Chief Scout Trevor Challis They're the ones employed directly by the club, after that its mostly free lancers hired for individual jobs, like it is at most clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey54 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I also like the way that he didn't try to hide behind the horrendous luck that we have had with injuries. He's taken the buck when it stopped at him and is trying to do something about it. Now it's time for the board to back him with new players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 in del we trust, lets try backing a boss for once!!! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Great honestly in part, but I like, many find it unbelievable that he couldnt find players that were obviously so very needed, instead we addressed a forward line that wasn't priority. Every successful manager regardless of profession should always prioritise, if he thinks that our strikers were priority then he was wrong, I only hope that our glaringly obvious problems are addressed NOW, the biggest problem I see is that every club now knows how much we need the players to turn our season around, expect the £££££££ to be considerably higher than they would of been in the summer, supply & demand and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Judging by Ashton gate on Sunday most have made their mind up that he can't hack it Really? Most around me are sensible enough to realise changing the manager every 12 months does help anyone. Yes there were boos and jeers but that was more for the power puff effort by the players rather than the call to get rid of McInnes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 So name all these players in our price range we missed out on What did the last 2 manager do to restructure the coaching staff? What did the last to managers do to improve the youth team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 So name all these players in our price range we missed out on What did the last 2 manager do to restructure the coaching staff? What did the last to managers do to improve the youth team Good points sir, they did recognise the need for CB in the summer and went after a few, but agree with others that strikers should not have been on the shopping list before that was solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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