hippy273 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Says he's close to Dave Jones, I couldn't believe that. He's being spoken of like he's changing the future of football to defy the odds to keep Yeovil up. He was surprised Lee Johnson got the Oldham job, and that he's learnt the lessons from us in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Chances are they'll still be relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpaul Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I wonder what the odds would be for Yeovil to finish higher in the Championship, than we do in the Third division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Watched 'Behind the scenes' at Yeovil on SSN, the spirit he's got going in the camp looks incredible. Players laughing and joking around, all look relaxed and Johnson talking a good game as usual. They'll upset a fair few teams next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Watched 'Behind the scenes' at Yeovil on SSN, the spirit he's got going in the camp looks incredible. Players laughing and joking around, all look relaxed and Johnson talking a good game as usual. They'll upset a fair few teams next season. And if it don't go right, he'll upset a few players in the dressing room ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Taylor's Knob Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Johnson's Johnsons. The man is a swinging legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Mat Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Says he's learnt the lessons from us in the Championship. Get out after the first season of keeping them up, before the rot sets in...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 He'll get found out again for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SODS_LAW Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 He'll get found out again for sure. For being a very good manager. Its unbelievable city fans slate him, I have been going to city for 15 years and Johnsons regime was fantastic to be apart of, I actually used to look forward to going to games. The atmosphere and spirit around the club was amazing and i'm sure Yeovil fans will be loving life right now. It was a sour ending to his reign here but it will be a long long time till we're one game away from the big time again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 For being a very good manager. Its unbelievable city fans slate him, I have been going to city for 15 years and Johnsons regime was fantastic to be apart of, I actually used to look forward to going to games. The atmosphere and spirit around the club was amazing and i'm sure Yeovil fans will be loving life right now. I agree 100%. You can't turn back the clock and I'm really looking forward to success under SOD regime, but we shouldn't forget some wonderful times under Johnson. For me he put the pride back in Bristol City and made us the West's premier team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 For being a very good manager. Its unbelievable city fans slate him, I have been going to city for 15 years and Johnsons regime was fantastic to be apart of, I actually used to look forward to going to games. The atmosphere and spirit around the club was amazing and i'm sure Yeovil fans will be loving life right now. Time will tell. We got into the playoffs with a shocking goal difference and were lucky that the league was so weak that season. We had some good times but he got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 For being a very good manager. Its unbelievable city fans slate him, I have been going to city for 15 years and Johnsons regime was fantastic to be apart of, I actually used to look forward to going to games. The atmosphere and spirit around the club was amazing and i'm sure Yeovil fans will be loving life right now. You reckon the spirit was amazing for the last two years of his reign, I don't think so. It was great when things were going well, but when it wasn't so good it was everybody else's fault bar the man who picked the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hortonred Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Watched 'Behind the scenes' at Yeovil on SSN, the spirit he's got going in the camp looks incredible. Players laughing and joking around, all look relaxed and Johnson talking a good game as usual. They'll upset a fair few teams next season. If he follows the same path as he did with us it will not last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 For being a very good manager. Its unbelievable city fans slate him, I have been going to city for 15 years and Johnsons regime was fantastic to be apart of, I actually used to look forward to going to games. The atmosphere and spirit around the club was amazing and i'm sure Yeovil fans will be loving life right now. Brilliantly said. The lack of respect shown by some on here to GJ is a disgrace - best years in my 30+ of watching. He knows exactly what he's doing and what's required. All the negative comments on here smack of jealousy. Good luck to him and to Yeovil. Yeovil should be an inspiration and the reason our club should be aiming at nothing less than a blooming good stab at promotion with our (comparatively) huge resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SODS_LAW Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 You reckon the spirit was amazing for the last two years of his reign, I don't think so. It was great when things were going well, but when it wasn't so good it was everybody else's fault bar the man who picked the team. Nothing lasts forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Time will tell. We got into the playoffs with a shocking goal difference and were lucky that the league was so weak that season. We had some good times but he got lucky. All you need is luck eh? Rubbish, abosolute rubbish. And as for weak leagues - last season was ridiculous and we, several years after GJ, finished bottom by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SODS_LAW Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Time will tell. We got into the playoffs with a shocking goal difference and were lucky that the league was so weak that season. We had some good times but he got lucky. Lucky twice was he ??? getting little Yeovil into the championship was nothing short of a miracle, when he took over 18 months ago they were fighting relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 For being a very good manager. Its unbelievable city fans slate him, I have been going to city for 15 years and Johnsons regime was fantastic to be apart of, I actually used to look forward to going to games. The atmosphere and spirit around the club was amazing and i'm sure Yeovil fans will be loving life right now. Could not agree more with your sentiment. The Johnson era was a period in our history to savour. it seemed that all were pulling in the same direction on and off the pitch. I find it hard to believe that GJ generates such visious comments from many on this forum (one in particular). Yeovil will enjoy the ride for sure. Good luck GJ and Yeovil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 If he follows the same path as he did with us it will not last. It might last 3 or 4 years though.... Ending in mid-table. Or would you prefer the Coppell, Millen, McInnes version of success? Each to his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Time will tell. We got into the playoffs with a shocking goal difference and were lucky that the league was so weak that season. We had some good times but he got lucky. Time will tell what? That he might not be up to keeping Yeovil in the Championship? It hardly makes him a failure even if they do go straight back down. It's incredible that they got there in the first place - regardless of whether or not you like his methods. Good Manager, no doubt about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I started going in the Johnson era, I think he's a bit off a crowd pleaser which helped get me hooked. It didn't end well for him here but getting us up from L1 and then 90mins from the premier league deserves some credit, even if some luck involved. He's got respect from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 The fact the Johnson has got Yeovil from non league to Championship and got us promoted and 1 match away from the Prem either means he is the luckiest man in the world, or has to have something about him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Time will tell. We got into the playoffs with a shocking goal difference and were lucky that the league was so weak that season. We had some good times but he got lucky. A quarter of a century of mostly dross until that bloke took over. Even then we were staring division 4 in the face. 2 and a bit years later we're 1 game away from the premiership, I never dared dream I'd see the day. It'll be another bloody 30 years before it happens again. Lucky, what's the matter with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 The fact the Johnson has got Yeovil from non league to Championship and got us promoted and 1 match away from the Prem either means he is the luckiest man in the world, or has to have something about him! It's not luck, he knows what is needed to build a club. He might have a bit of a scummy attitude, but he knows what is needed. I only hope SOD can do the same having a similar record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 It's not luck, he knows what is needed to build a club. He might have a bit of a scummy attitude, but he knows what is needed. I only hope SOD can do the same having a similar record. I disagree. He cannot build a club. He can build team spirit. In many ways he didn't do this club any favours when it comes to the youth academy, or signing older players on too long contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I disagree. He cannot build a club. He can build team spirit. In many ways he didn't do this club any favours when it comes to the youth academy, or signing older players on too long contracts. Unless forced to, coaches will always go with tried and trusted, experienced players. Fault lies are boardroom level for not making managers utilise the academy before sanctioning transfers or loans. Luckily that seems to be changing but the proof will be in the pudding. Seems strange to point the finger at Johnson over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Unless forced to, coaches will always go with tried and trusted, experienced players. Fault lies are boardroom level for not making managers utilise the academy before sanctioning transfers or loans. Luckily that seems to be changing but the proof will be in the pudding. Seems strange to point the finger at Johnson over that. I don't think Johnson was the kind of guy to be "forced" to do anything. Why should the boardroom tell Johnson to use the academy? The boardroom is full of business men, Johnson would turn around and say "Who know's the industry, me or you?". McInnes came in and started to turn the academy around, and SOD is keen to keep the good work going. How many players did Johnson play from our academy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I don't think Johnson was the kind of guy to be "forced" to do anything. Why should the boardroom tell Johnson to use the academy? The boardroom is full of business men, Johnson would turn around and say "Who know's the industry, me or you?". McInnes came in and started to turn the academy around, and SOD is keen to keep the good work going. How many players did Johnson play from our academy? Joe Edwards? And surprise surprise he is with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Joe Edwards? And surprise surprise he is with him. He played 2 games under Johnson. Hardly anything to say Johnson liked youth players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'll be wishing Yeovil my best. Would love to see them batter a club like Leicester away on a Tuesday night. Highly unlikely, but they'll take points off some big clubs this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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