Steve Cotterill [Merged + Poll]

[Major Isewater]

[cider head]

To be fair Cotterill was tasked with keeping Forest up.. He went there realised they obviously needed some technical coaching so got an out of work O'driscal to come in as help. Surely that was good management from Cotterill? Everyone seems to use this as an excuse to beat him with.

Here at City SOD had full control over the squad and look where that's got us. At Forest he came in as a coach under Cotterill who would have had complete control over the Forest squad. See the difference. Its not like he went to SOD and then SOD came in and took over.

Perhaps in hindsight we should of originally got Cotterill and SOD as his assistant.

 

I have always thought SOD was the right man at the wrong time, should have came in after Johnson where at least the purse was still open and maybe instead of nicky hunt we would have had billy sharpe (SOD has said he inquired about him). Pat Poor signings have not helped

[RedM]

To be fair it sounds like frying pan in to the fire with this name? a man who asked SOD for help at forest?

 

Yes, to me it's like we are at a crossroads and have to choose the right road and by choosing Cotterill we will just be looping around and doubling back on ourselves.

[Dolman Block B]

Warnock would certainly have been interesting 'til the end of the season.

 

But what I was asking is if it's not going to be Warnock or Holloway, then who would you go for?

 

 

With the choice of what was left? "Our Mum"

[Monkeh]

To expand slightly. We're not going to get a class manager - we can't afford one and no one's going to see this as a glorious opportunity.

If we are going to get a third-rater, let's not start with one who will alienate a significant number of fans.

this forum doesn't represent a signifficant number of fans it probbaly on par with 2% of our fan base

[Dolman Block B]

Thoughts on Big Joe, Arn? Worth a phone call see if he can help out till the end of the season or maybe beyond, must have learned a thing or two with harry and knows the youth systems since being at spurs? coaching the likes of Gareth bale

 

I would pick him up from where ever.

 

Now were talking. A man of vast experience, a man in the know and very much a leader. Take him in a shot Sean.

 

Then i just read that Cotterill is now 1/8 on with Stan James  (uugghhh)

[Aizoon]

this forum doesn't represent a signifficant number of fans it probbaly on par with 2% of our fan base

That's less than the %age pollsters use to accurately predict elections. There's no reason to suppose that OTIB is significantly different than the mass of City's support.

[cider head]

I would pick him up from whereever. Now were talking. A man of vast experience, a man in the know and very much a leader. Take him in a shot Sean

 

Agreed, if we are going after a 40 mill revamp of AG then at least have a decent manager in charge to go with it

[Monkeh]

That's less than the %age pollsters use to accurately predict elections. There's no reason to suppose that OTIB is significantly different than the mass of City's support.

I've been told plenty of time in the past it doesnt

[Aizoon]

I've been told plenty of time in the past it doesnt

Ah, but were the people who told you representative?

[Drew Peacock]

That's less than the %age pollsters use to accurately predict elections. There's no reason to suppose that OTIB is significantly different than the mass of City's support.

 

Except the polling sample is selected from a truly representative cross section, not a self selected group.

[Dolman Block B]

Agreed, if we are going after a 40 mill revamp of AG then at least have a decent manager in charge to go with it

 

 

Exactly mate, but he would stand up to the board unlike a "Yes" man like Cotterill.

[Aizoon]

Except the polling sample is selected from a truly representative cross section, not a self selected group.

Yes. That was the point of my second sentence.

[Cider red]

Thoughts on Big Joe, Arn? Worth a phone call see if he can help out till the end of the season or maybe beyond, must have learned a thing or two with harry and knows the youth systems since being at spurs? coaching the likes of Gareth bale

 

 

Joe Jordan. Fantastic shout! Get him in JL

[bearded_red]

I'll be honest I don't want him here, he has always came across in interviews as a complete tosser as far as I'm concerned (get ready for every defeat being the fault of missing a thousand chances and the referee having a stinker) and I would much, much rather SO'D was still here than we'd sacked him and are set to appoint Cotterill.

 

However I can't get as angry about his appointment as others seem to be. As I said, he isn't someone I'd ideally want as our manager, but once we'd decided to sack SO'D (wrongly in my eyes) out of all the people we could realistically attract to come and manage a team bottom of League 1, and having been in free fall for longer than any of us care to remember, he is a long way from being the worst. Personally I couldn't find one name on the list that I wanted so it isn't even as if I can feel gutted on missing out on someone else.

 

Will he do a good job for us? I have big, big doubts, but who knows. In the short term he may make us slightly more difficult to beat and a bit nastier to play against (although difficult with the players we have) and that could be what we need from here until the end of the season.

 

Anyway as ever (unless it was Holloway) once he is appointed I will put my reservations on the back burner and get behind him 100%. They seem to want to make it as hard as possible to do so, but this club needs our support more right now than it has done in a long time. 

 

A long, long way away from 'In Cotterill I trust', but certainly 'In Cotterill I'll support'. After all, what other choice do we have?

 

[HoldenBall]

Why do people get so tied into the betting numbers? Just some punters who know just as much as me and you guessing who the manager might be

[Aizoon]

I'll be honest I don't want him here, he has always came across in interviews as a complete tosser as far as I'm concerned (get ready for every defeat being the fault of missing a thousand chances and the referee having a stinker) and I would much, much rather SO'D was still here than we'd sacked him and are set to appoint Cotterill.

However I can't get as angry about his appointment as others seem to be. As I said, he isn't someone I'd ideally want as our manager, but once we'd decided to sack SO'D (wrongly in my eyes) out of all the people we could realistically attract to come and manage a team bottom of League 1, and having been in free fall for longer than any of us care to remember, he is a long way from being the worst. Personally I couldn't find one name on the list that I wanted so it isn't even as if I can feel gutted on missing out on someone else.

Will he do a good job for us? I have big, big doubts, but who knows. In the short term he may make us slightly more difficult to beat and a bit nastier to play against (although difficult with the players we have) and that could be what we need from here until the end of the season.

Anyway as ever (unless it was Holloway) once he is appointed I will put my reservations on the back burner and get behind him 100%. They seem to want to make it as hard as possible to do so, but this club needs our support more right now than it has done in a long time.

A long, long way away from 'In Cotterill I trust', but certainly 'In Cotterill I'll support'. After all, what other choice do we have?

What he said.

[sodburyred]

I have always thought SOD was the right man at the wrong time, should have came in after Johnson where at least the purse was still open and maybe instead of nicky hunt we would have had billy sharpe (SOD has said he inquired about him). Pat Poor signings have not helped

 

Yes may have been very different around that time. Wasn't his stock incredably high then though? Always remember him turning down Burnley in the prem (bet he regrets that) He would of probably turned us down aswell.

[ciderup]

I'll be honest I don't want him here, he has always came across in interviews as a complete tosser as far as I'm concerned (get ready for every defeat being the fault of missing a thousand chances and the referee having a stinker) and I would much, much rather SO'D was still here than we'd sacked him and are set to appoint Cotterill.

 

 

However I can't get as angry about his appointment as others seem to be. As I said, he isn't someone I'd ideally want as our manager, but once we'd decided to sack SO'D (wrongly in my eyes) out of all the people we could realistically attract to come and manage a team bottom of League 1, and having been in free fall for longer than any of us care to remember, he is a long way from being the worst. Personally I couldn't find one name on the list that I wanted so it isn't even as if I can feel gutted on missing out on someone else.

 

 

Will he do a good job for us? I have big, big doubts, but who knows. In the short term he may make us slightly more difficult to beat and a bit nastier to play against (although difficult with the players we have) and that could be what we need from here until the end of the season.

 

 

 

Anyway as ever (unless it was Holloway) once he is appointed I will put my reservations on the back burner and get behind him 100%. They seem to want to make it as hard as possible to do so, but this club needs our support more right now than it has done in a long time. 

 

 

 

A long, long way away from 'In Cotterill I trust', but certainly 'In Cotterill I'll support'. After all, what other choice do we have?

 

One tiny little edit but bearded red has hit the nail on the head for me. Good post sir.

[Dolman Block B]

Want to take the club forward Mr Lansdown?

 

Go with a proven manager, and a manager who has experience. We can't afford to take risks anymore, time is not on our side. This appointment, has to be spot on, or we will see the consequences.

 

 

Please stop talking "sense"

[Taylor10]

I'll be honest I don't want him here, he has always came across in interviews as a complete tosser as far as I'm concerned (get ready for every defeat being the fault of missing a thousand chances and the referee having a stinker) and I would much, much rather SO'D was still here than we'd sacked him and are set to appoint Cotterill.

However I can't get as angry about his appointment as others seem to be. As I said, he isn't someone I'd ideally want as our manager, but once we'd decided to sack SO'D (wrongly in my eyes) out of all the people we could realistically attract to come and manage a team bottom of League 1, and having been in free fall for longer than any of us care to remember, he is a long way from being the worst. Personally I couldn't find one name on the list that I wanted so it isn't even as if I can feel gutted on missing out on someone else.

Will he do a good job for us? I have big, big doubts, but who knows. In the short term he may make us slightly more difficult to beat and a bit nastier to play against (although difficult with the players we have) and that could be what we need from here until the end of the season.

Anyway as ever (unless it was Holloway) once he is appointed I will put my reservations on the back burner and get behind him 100%. They seem to want to make it as hard as possible to do so, but this club needs our support more right now than it has done in a long time.

A long, long way away from 'In Cotterill I trust', but certainly 'In Cotterill I'll support'. After all, what other choice do we have?

Literally agree with every word of that mate.

Well said.

[maxjak]

Thank God...that Wednesday have sacked Dave Jones..........hopefully in the nick of time they will snatch Cotterill away and appoint him as their new manager.  I cannot think of a manager (No! Not even Holloway) who I would least like as manager of Bristol City......Cotterill makes Ronald Mcdonald look cool, and has done nothing in his career of any note since 1993.

[havanatopia]

Thank God...that Wednesday have sacked Dave Jones..........hopefully in the nick of time they will snatch Cotterill away and appoint him as their new manager.  I cannot think of a manager who I would least like as manager of Bristol City......Cotterill makes Ronald Mcdonald look cool, and has done nothing in his career of any note since 1993.

 

Appleton?

[spudski]

A lot depends on how much SL is willing to pay a new manager and how long a contract.

 

If word on the street is to be believed, neither Holloway or Warnock would come here, as the financial package isn't enough.

 

A cheap option is on the cards again I think. Cotterill fits the bill for this as far as I can see.

 

Feel sorry for the poor bugger tbh...

[Talk Of The Town]

Cotterill now 1/10 on skybet

[havanatopia]

A lot depends on how much SL is willing to pay a new manager and how long a contract.

 

If word on the street is to be believed, neither Holloway or Warnock would come here, as the financial package isn't enough.

 

A cheap option is on the cards again I think. Cotterill fits the bill for this as far as I can see.

 

Feel sorry for the poor bugger tbh...

Why? Its not being forced on him. If he knows whats good for him he will turn it down, if offered, and do us all a favour including himself.

[The Bard]

I'll be honest I don't want him here, he has always came across in interviews as a complete tosser as far as I'm concerned (get ready for every defeat being the fault of missing a thousand chances and the referee having a stinker) and I would much, much rather SO'D was still here than we'd sacked him and are set to appoint Cotterill.

 

 

However I can't get as angry about his appointment as others seem to be. As I said, he isn't someone I'd ideally want as our manager, but once we'd decided to sack SO'D (wrongly in my eyes) out of all the people we could realistically attract to come and manage a team bottom of League 1, and having been in free fall for longer than any of us care to remember, he is a long way from being the worst. Personally I couldn't find one name on the list that I wanted so it isn't even as if I can feel gutted on missing out on someone else.

 

 

Will he do a good job for us? I have big, big doubts, but who knows. In the short term he may make us slightly more difficult to beat and a bit nastier to play against (although difficult with the players we have) and that could be what we need from here until the end of the season.

 

 

 

Anyway as ever (unless it was Holloway) once he is appointed I will put my reservations on the back burner and get behind him 100%. They seem to want to make it as hard as possible to do so, but this club needs our support more right now than it has done in a long time. 

 

 

 

A long, long way away from 'In Cotterill I trust', but certainly 'In Cotterill I'll support'. After all, what other choice do we have?

 

That may be fair criticism of Cotterill, but in terms of referee blaming he is nothing in comparison to Colin or Hollowhead.

[Uncle Albert]

Cotterill now 1/10 on skybet

Yes, just noticed that. Odds just shifted massively. 

[BUTOR]

Don't have a clue how odds work, does 1/10 mean he isn't favourite anymore? Bloody confusing. 

[Uncle Albert]

Don't have a clue how odds work, does 1/10 mean he isn't favourite anymore? Bloody confusing. 

I'm not that clued up on odds but I know it means he's the overwhelming favourite for the job now. All others have suddenly drifted to 14/1 + !