spudski Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've known enough people who have worked with Gary to know that away from the cameras, the jokey persona drops and he is quite humourless and unpleasant. But just because I wouldn't want to go for a pint with him, doesn't mean I don't appreciate what he did here. He's a flawed individual, which is why he never made it to the first rank of managers, despite having plenty of talent. It has taken a lot for Yeovil fans to start to criticise him, as he is even more popular there than here, but his recent behaviour just smacks of petulance. Spot on....'quiet humourless and unpleasant' is putting it lightly. I've met him a few times outside of football and thought how different he was to what he portrayed on camera. A friend of mine called it 'little man syndrome'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Alex Ferguson had a good survival rate with "my way or the highway". In fact, all top managers operate like that. To be successful as a manager you must be in control. Once the players have control it's the end. But that doesn't fit the agenda..... Funny how many ex players keep returning to be 'bullied' by the brute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Spot on....'quiet humourless and unpleasant' is putting it lightly. I've met him a few times outside of football and thought how different he was to what he portrayed on camera. A friend of mine called it 'little man syndrome'. That description also describes Sir Alf Ramsey, remember him?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 That description also describes Sir Alf Ramsey, remember him?. Only from video mate...a bit before my time. But from what I've read he seemed a bit grumpy. Came across like a angry public school headmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Jaaarn Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Is it **** So are you saying that you think people I know who are connected or have been connected to BCFC and who knows GJ much better than you are lying? With respect, you've got your head up your arse. Lets not get into who knows who at what their opinion is eh, after all it's only hearsay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Lets not get into who knows who at what their opinion is eh, after all it's only hearsay. Not really. I'm quoting from a former player I know, two people who worked for the club and another very closely associated with the Johnson years. Spud - whose work involves meeting football people - has told you the same. Now, I'm not Robbored (despite the similar user name) and I enjoyed the Johnson years, his rapport with the fans, the successes on the pitch. As a Yeovil fan you'll think the same, but I have to break it to you that once the media have gone home Johnson won't be walking around Huish Park like the Hoffmeister bear, dispensing quips to all-and-sundry with the backing music of the Minder theme. He's a difficult, *****ly and quite cold person by all accounts, and his behaviour before, during and after that match doesn't surprise me. As a Somerset person myself, I've occasionally watched Yeovil when City have been away and I wish you all the best (apart from in two matches this season). Sadly, the augurs do not sound good... EDIT: :laugh: at how this software renders p.r.i.c.k.l.y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I just caught the end of the itv local tv news, they said they will be speaking to Gary Johnson in their tea time bulletin 'as speculation mounts about his future at the club' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Jaaarn Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Not really. I'm quoting from a former player I know, two people who worked for the club and another very closely associated with the Johnson years. Spud - whose work involves meeting football people - has told you the same. It's still hearsay, and I have similar contacts who tell me a different story. That's not to say I disbelieve your accounts but I'm sure there is more than one side to him. Strangely enough I find myself comfortable with your current position and expect you to do really well this season. Perhaps it's the mutual pleasure that the Gas give us, they were always such an unpleasant bunch when we played them. btw his latest pressy has muddied the waters even more, I really think he has lost the plot and there is no way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 16, making a total of 181 appearances and scoring 18 goals. Anything else I can help with Cheers 16 loanees in one season, crikey,that must be great in the dressing room,how the hell can you get any kind of team spirit going ? Is it any wonder you went straight back down last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire Dastardly Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I live in west Dorset. Just watched the local ITV & BBC local news about Yeovil Town. GJ is not a happy man and appears to be spoiling for a fight with his Board of Directors after they apparently refused to fund the signing, on loan, of two Swansea City players last weekend. I think he will be away very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 He's in Newport on the lush..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Look out Monday big news from Yeovil Will this be his last weekend in charge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 He's in Newport on the lush.....What, at the NATO summit? I can imagine him giving Barack Obama some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Didnt turn up til 730 on Tuesday... does anyone else think there is a small possibility that GJ has a problem away from the game like gambling or drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bend it like brian Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Didnt turn up til 730 on Tuesday... does anyone else think there is a small possibility that GJ has a problem away from the game like gambling or drink? No but he may have a problem getting on some rides @ Alton towers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Look out Monday big news from Yeovil Will this be his last weekend in charge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 A good friend at Yeovil things have not been right there for some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 GJ = best manager we have had for a very long time, I look back with fond memories of his time here, palace away will live with me forever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 With respect other than the last sentence, that is a load of b''ls. Well the first paragraph is spot on , heard from many different people . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well at least little Lee is blameless in this matter. Or is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I work in Yeovil and the attitude of the fans is very much 'Thanks for all you have done, but time to move on'. There just seems to be a general acceptance that he's leaving and none of them seem too bothered. From the sounds of things the football has been dire, and his signings have not gelled at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 It will be a great shame if we do not get to welcome GJ to AG when we play Yeovil. Was looking forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Didnt turn up til 730 on Tuesday... does anyone else think there is a small possibility that GJ has a problem away from the game like gambling or drink? He's teetotal. I've no idea if he likes a bet or not, but I think his late arrival was to make a point, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 It will be a great shame if we do not get to welcome GJ to AG when we play Yeovil. Was looking forward to that. Don't worry...he'll be back here one day with his son...you can bet on it...in fact, I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 A good friend at Yeovil things have not been right there for some time Exactly the same as at City. The wheels are falling off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Exactly the same as at City. The wheels are falling off. But also like City, it was a fun ride at the time. It happens at all clubs sooner or later, with all managers. There aren't too many Wengers about. How long has Gary been at Yeovil, I'm guessing 2 seasons and prepared to bet that's way above average? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 But also like City, it was a fun ride at the time. It happens at all clubs sooner or later, with all managers. There aren't too many Wengers about. How long has Gary been at Yeovil, I'm guessing 2 seasons and prepared to bet that's way above average? An article I read said he's been there six years in total across two spells. In that time he's won the FA Trophy, taken them into the football league, and got them promotion to both League One and the Championship. And being that was all with a club based in a town of only 40,000 people, then it is even more impressive. Few coaches can claim such an impressive record, certainly at this level of football; many don't even manage one of those achievements. Realise some look back in anger at his time here, but when he arrived we were utterly terrible, and he turned us around. Maybe he left us with some serious work to be done, but we were far from in a nose-dive, as evidenced by the record after he left; we just never replaced him correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Exactly the same as at City. The wheels are falling off. Well at least he created a set wheels to fall off in the first place, unlike our previous 3 managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well, now, interesting to see the level of hindsight being applied in some of the criticism on here. Not so long ago, many were clamouring for the return of GJ, and at the time those of us who pointed out that he left a poor legacy were absolutely hammered for speaking what is, in fact, the truth. Yet now the rose-tinted glasses appear to have fallen off a number of faces. Whether GJ is a nice person is irrelevant. What is relevant is that he was revered by many at City for finally achieving a long-overdue promotion - now, I've seen three other managers get City up in my time, none of whom got anywhere near the same level of love (Cooper, Jordan and Ward). Yet he left a lousy legacy, full of overpaid, long contract and ageing players, with no real promise of youth coming through. That legacy is still being sorted out. Maybe he's done the same thing at Yeovil. Certainly his behaviour earlier in the week appears to have been somewhat unprofessional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well at least he created a set wheels to fall off in the first place, unlike our previous 3 managers. Beat me to it! You're spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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