Fordy62 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Now I've heard from an impeccably reliable source that the rumours are true and Cotts has been relieved of his duties. I think we should have a thread to say thank you. I don't want it to descend into the petty squabbling that every other thread does. I don't want to hear about the things frustrations that some had towards the end of his reign. I just want it to be about heartfelt thanks. When SC was appointed I wasn't sure. I wanted O'driscoll and McIness but they were shit judgements by me and I thought that it might be a blessing that we had appointed someone who I wouldn't necessarily have chosen. And boy did Cotts show me. Ive never known a time as a Bristol City supporter where I expected to win every week. But Cotts made us exactly that. He payed brilliant football and we pretty much beat everyone, smashing Swindon And taking us to an Unprecended season of victory. Steve will go down as a legend in my book. More silverwear than we can shake a stick at. Cotts - thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Many many good memories, and good luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamski Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Wise words Fordy - lest we forget that fantastic season - thanks SC for everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyboy Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Could not have said it better myself, thank you Cotts for giving me and my lad the League 1 title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Lets not jump the gun with a wake before we know we have a corpse.. only one source so far for all these tweets/stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Gave us the best season ever and although the results haven't been forthcoming this season the majority of games we have been competitive, not sure if I believe the rumours yet but if true all I have to say is thank you Steve Cotteril for what you have done at my club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm with you on this Fordy, made watching City an absolute privilege last season. A poor summer and an even poorer start to this season is not how I will remember his time here. Disappointing news if verified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyboy Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, Fiale said: Lets not jump the gun with a wake before we know we have a corpse.. only one source so far for all these tweets/stories. Trust me he's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, Fiale said: Lets not jump the gun with a wake before we know we have a corpse.. only one source so far for all these tweets/stories. Mate, I wouldn't have started the thread if I didn't KNOW it was true. I have a different source to Twitter and it's the one piece of news i didn't want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Totally agree with the OP, last season was one of my most memorable in over 40 years of supporting the club. As one of very, very few that wanted him in the first place I'd like to wish him well and think last season's achievements will be remembered for as long as we all here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 As somebody who has been 57 years a slave, SC gave me the best season ever during that time and I thank him from the bottom of my heart. Especially given some of the lies and urban myths spread by some on this forum from day one. All the best in the future SC and thanks for the memories. PS:- The guardian reporting it now and they would never lie would they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne End Red Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks for the memories and the trophies cotts. All the best for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yes I hope it doesn't turn into a negative thread. It didn't work out the way anyone hoped this year but he gave us a strong 2 years. Thanks for keeping us up in year 1, winning the double in league 1 and getting us where we are now despite the table. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgoeswest Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Saved us from relegation. Then won us a title. Thanks Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I thought he was a really good fit for this club and last season was fantastic. Why it's gone so wrong this season is a mystery and we shall probably never know why, but I wish him well and thank him for the most convincing season's performance in my 60+ years following City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Completely under whelmed when appointed, then surprised me with attacking entertaining winning football. As said before gave us THE best season ever. I think the end was inevitable and the timing is always difficult , but thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thank you for the greatest footballing season of my life. Cult hero status achieved in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks for the best season of being a City fan, gutted it didn't work out this season. Good luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Top man is Steve, will always be very well regarded at Bristol City FC. Thankyou for the great times! Good luck for your future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Absolutely fantastic season last year. As has been mentioned, expecting to win every week and being proven right was great. SC's side tore up that league and he created a fantastic team, a real bunch of mates that worked for each other and played some great football. Both at Wembley and on the final day (after we scored 8 and saw the trophy presentation), myself and @ChippenhamRed took a moment to realise just how good and how lucky we were to be supporters and witness what we saw. Great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Steve, I'm sure you will return to Ashton Gate sometime, as the manager of the away team. You will always get a warm reception from me (before KO of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I thought it right that Steve be relieved of his post much as someone knows it's time to put the old family dog out of his misery .He gave his all for the club and our directors are to blame for his burn out and our current position. Don't see any of them offering their resignation ! I thank Steve for restoring pride in our club , for daring to play in the way we did and for one of the best seasons ever witnessed at the Gate . I am truly sad that it has come to this ,our bright new future has stalled . I hope Steve rests up ,gets his mojo back and returns to entertain the football world with his passion ,honesty and enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks for the good times, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 As much as I think it's the right decision I feel gutted, even emotional about Cotts leaving. I doubt we will ever experience a season like we did last year and for that he will always be held in high regard. Thanks for some great memories Cotts and all the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Truly incredible decision and set of circumstances and completely in line with what has been a farce of close season and season to date. Thank you Steve for the best season of football in my lifetime. You will always be a legend at Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 As others have said, SC gave me the best season of my 40 years following City. The first time in all those years that I ever had tears in my eyes was when we held that League trophy up last May. One of the happiest days of my life, never to be forgotten. I was sceptical when SC was named manager, but boy did he do a job for us. Just a shame it's had to end so quickly, as I still believe he could have turned it around, but hey ho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Steve Cotterill, you are a winner. Thank you for everything SC and I'm deeply sorry you couldn't build what you wanted this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It’sSmiittthhh Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I know it was on the horizon, but I'm actually gutted!! I appreciate everything he's done for our club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thousands of miles away and amazed this has happened. Echo Fordy's comments. Unbelievable really that it has got to this after two seasons of unprecedented success. I'm gutted about this. Unless there is a sub story no one knows about, Cotterill is carrying the can, I hope someone else at the club is feeling suitably ashamed right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Embarrassing. Embarrassing. Embarrassing. Failed transfers. Sacking our most successful manager in decades. Clubs horrific communication. Sacking started as a ******* rumour an hour ago. Making him do a pre-match press conference earlier. Keith Dawe hang your head in shame and walk out the door. Thanks Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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