Unan Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Have you seen Blackburn's reported wage bill (£14m) and ours (£9m), doesn't take Sherlock Holmes, does it? But why offer him more when it's not needed? Anyone would jump at the chance, better wages or not.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 19 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Agreed, debacle is almost putting it mildly, and this is why I'm convinced the board must surely be determined to try and put things right by bringing in the necessary reinforcements in this window. If bold and decisive action isn't taken now to strengthen the squad, and City are relegated, the club are very likely to lose 5,000 STH's next season. I'd contemplate not renewing but having to spend those Saturday's with the 'better half' and the little one doing 'family stuff' would quickly swing me back to purchasing one I'm sure! Agree that 1000's will pick and choose though. New stadium is going to be one hell of a white elephant next year at this rate (unless the rugby team go up but that's another debate!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Have you seen Blackburn's reported wage bill (£14m) and ours (£9m), doesn't take Sherlock Holmes, does it? On the basis for every 9 players we have, they have at least 14... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 considering we have about 4 players our guys must be on a fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 17 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Have you seen Blackburn's reported wage bill (in 2014 it was £34m!) and ours (£9m), doesn't take Sherlock Holmes, does it? It does take Sherlock to understand where their money is coming from though while meeting FFP rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 25 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: I don't deny that's possible Spudski, but from everything I've seen over the past couple of years I just think it's incredibly unlikely. You can't have a vibrant and contented dressing room without a manager who is well liked and respected by his players so I would say the commitment, positivity and confidence that we've all seen from the players during his tenure could easily be shattered by his removal. He's signed most of the players, and even the few who were here before he came have advanced their careers hugely under him. So you think if SC were to leave, moral would drop Noggers? As you've implied 'it's incredibly unlikely'... There have been many cases where players liked a manager, but another one comes along and boosts what was already there. For example...the players were sad to see SoD go, as they said they were learning a lot from him...he never lost the dressing room...however...SC came along and boosted things. We are in a similar position to when SC took over from SoD...relegation looming...it's just as likely imo, that another manager could come in, bring some new ideas and vibrancy and continue in the same vein as what SC did when he first came here. What if I said to you, that not all the players are convinced to SC's system, but go out and try there best, regardless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 All but confirmed by himself on twitter. Liked a tweet wishing him all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Flagon said: What game was it that Cotts lamented not being able to field his first 11 from league one?Getting closer to it now. Was thinking the same, especially if he rested Kodjia on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, spudski said: So you think if SC were to leave, moral would drop Noggers? As you've implied 'it's incredibly unlikely'... There have been many cases where players liked a manager, but another one comes along and boosts what was already there. For example...the players were sad to see SoD go, as they said they were learning a lot from him...he never lost the dressing room...however...SC came along and boosted things. We are in a similar position to when SC took over from SoD...relegation looming...it's just as likely imo, that another manager could come in, bring some new ideas and vibrancy and continue in the same vein as what SC did when he first came here. What if I said to you, that not all the players are convinced to SC's system, but go out and try there best, regardless.... I think they are doing it for the team and the fans…they are obviously doing was Cotts tell them because he is in charge. A shake-up is needed. The whole team set-up seems rather stale and has stagnated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I think we all need to grin and bear the fact that we are NOT an attractive proposition. I love Bristol and Bristol City (the only team I dreamed of playing for apart from England) but even I would be tempted to hot foot it to Milton Keynes or Rotherham at the moment. AG personifies doom and gloom at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 1 hour ago, 'keepuplino' said: Im seriously contemplating sending my family season tickets back to the club...Never seen anything like this!! Make sure you mark it for the attention of Mr S Lansdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbored Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 31 minutes ago, lenred said: I'd contemplate not renewing but having to spend those Saturday's with the 'better half' and the little one doing 'family stuff' would quickly swing me back to purchasing one I'm sure! Agree that 1000's will pick and choose though. New stadium is going to be one hell of a white elephant next year at this rate (unless the rugby team go up but that's another debate!) @lenred I am the opposite to you as I work away all week so what time I get with my family and my other interests on the weekends are so valuable so dropping the footy could easily been done. I been following this lot for the last 30 years and not a lots changed on the pitch in all that time. I dropped out for a couple of years in the 00`s but came back in about 04 so could easily do it again for a short while and perhaps get back on the golf course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeyrobins Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Sky just confirmed Bennett has signed for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alex#40 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Drifting gently back to League One. Now have a lesser squad than we came up with and a terrible transfer policy. Add that to a stubborn manager who refuses to change a losing formula and it is looking more and more like a nightmare season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 This could really push Cotts over the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 http://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, Blazeyrobins said: Sky just confirmed Bennett has signed for them Through a friend of an agent he signed for 4 k a week more than city offered . No brainer ... 200 k a year more !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Let's all calm down and focus - in the hope we have our own agenda to keep us up! It is likely we will go to West Brom with no new signings - next week though is a biggy and will paint the picture clearly of whether we can stay up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 2 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: Have you started drinking early?! When you start to think about City it's impossible to start drinking too early. The only decision is what and how much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, Super said: This could really push Cotts over the edge. I think we may have been through the looking glass for a while now. What confused the hell out of me is that if we ended up getting out bid (and realise there may be more factors, but...) then how on earth do we expect to sign anyone like Kergamont? Surely he'll be on a bigger wedge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 This being Bristol City, we have most likely lined up a better replacement that's coming in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Massive blow. Him and Smith have been far and away our best players along with Baker since he joined. If we bring no one to fill this position we are as good as down IMO. Mark Little didn't fill me with confidence in L1 let alone champ. What an absolutely remarkable **** up this season has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Something tells me there are plenty of clubs out there with 2 fingers up to FFP. Don't tell me it's just about our wage cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 In response to lack of 'irons in fires', could it be that after half a season the board are still sticking to their guns and hoping we get by with a team that is far weaker than the one we had last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Poor Cotterill. Board is a shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Blackburn were under a transfer embargo for quite some time and have still managed to sign more players than Bristol City. Obviously it is worth FFP sanctions to bring in talent. After all, after you get your embargo you still have the players you signed to earn the embargo. Will SW care if they get an embargo? No because they will still have a squad that can get to the prem of they fail this season. I don't even want us sanctioned but we could certainly toe that line a bit better. Everyone else seems to have a clear goal except for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaceboy Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Don't really know what to say with regards to this.all I know is nothing seems to amaze me with this club anymore. this deal should of been wrapped up. with Blackburn not even having a chance of signing him.shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Board out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 The player did nothing wrong, he was prepared to go out on loan as he wanted to play. He dropped down to a new Championship team, took a gamble. Blackburn did the clever thing, noticed him playing, seized their chance (undoubtedly made easier by our league and financial position ) and offered him a permanent deal. Good luck to him, I don't wish him any ill. Can't say I'm surprised though. We lost another first team regular which is going to sting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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