Redland Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 If you're reading this Steve just wanted to say a big thank you for saving us from relegation to League Two and then taking us to the League One title in such spectacular fashion last season. 99 points and the double with the Johnstone's Paint Trophy made it the most memorable season I have had in my 50 years supporting City. Haven't posted on here for years but felt compelled to express my gratitude and wish you all the best for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I'm bumping this. I'm going to give it a go at getting a link to this thread passed on to Cotts to have a read. And I think it deserves more pages than a thread about Michael ******* Appleton. So here it is.... Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartcliffe red Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thank you steve,you gave us the best football and most enjoyment for many many years.good luck in the future and please dont think everyone wanted you gone,because they didnt.#thankscotts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks Steve you lifted us out of the dreariness and gave us hope; Ashamed of my club today if half of what I`ve read is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Cheers Steve, always liked you and will always remember a great season. It was a pleasure having confidence in a happy match day mate, will live long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 TBH i feel pretty pi$$ed off the way this was handled,enjoyed your stay with us Steve and wish you well with your next challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Bump The board can take two fingers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks for the memories Cotts, and for assembling probably the most loved City team of all time. Enjoy your rest, you've earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 That night at Bradford was unbelievable, and last season was one of the most fantastic I imagine I will ever see; it's not often we win leagues, let alone doubles. Thank you to Steve Cotterill, not just for that magnificent achievement but for saving us from relegation the year before too, which was no mean feat. I'm sure he'll go on to success elsewhere, as his turning us from relegation fodder into title winners will have turned heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 We may well look back in years to come and regret that phone call!! Last season was one to savour and the kind of thing that only comes around one every twenty years or so. Thank you Cotts and I, for one, wish you all the very best of luck in your next job - apart from when your new team plays against us ;-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Last season gave us hope of seeing top flight football in Bristol again. A fantastic season that forever will be remembered winning 29 games by playing attractive football. All the best for the future Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The football under Cotts has been a pleasure to watch, even this year it's been entertaining. Just hope the board know what their getting rid of. Thanks Steve good luck with your next club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Good luck Cotts and thanks. Hopefully, a keeping schtum clause wasn't inserted in your pay off agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just six days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Anyone who wins a double at whatever level playing the football we played last season gets my utmost respect. How many clubs in this country have done a "double"... we don't know how lucky we were to be a part of that. However, the spineless board members and investor upstairs get f00k all from me. They cannot even sack the man to his face let alone get the timing right if he was to be sacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 There are some lovely comments on this thread, and others. I actually feel quite emotional reading this. It's going to be a bit strange looking over at the dugout and not seeing him there tomorrow. Like all winners the luck deserted him in the end. Its a shame he was made to abandon the project before it got back on track, but football is a cruel mistress and doesn't give any time for too many mistakes. Thank you Steve Cotterill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeyrobins Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Not only did you bring us a double you made us all have that feel good factor, a smile when we turned up at the gate knowing we were going to enjoy watching City play. Helping my daughter fall in love with her home town club and not some jumped up prem team. good luck Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThornRed Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Steve Thanks for all of your hard work. Your passion and determination rubbed off onto this group of good young players. I liked the fact that you were honest and didn't mind showing the way you felt - it was a breath of fresh air! It's a shame it has ended prematurely as with the right backing I'm sure success would have continued! I sincerely hope that this wasn't a result of the incident after Tuesday's game - it's a shame there is a minority of so called fans with absolutely no clue - anyone with any sense could see you were 100% committed to our club. Good luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I truly hope that any alleged fallout with the Board doesn't taint his memories of his time here. I hope he can look back and remember the good times and think fondly of us fans and be proud how he contributed to our history. Yes, he deserves a Dolman plaque at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I know I was critical of Cotterill toward the end, and I know some of you will not believe this, but I genuinely doff my cap to him for the job he did in his first 18 months here. I do appreciate what was achieved last season, and fans will be pleased to know that Section 82 do have a banner for him tomorrow, to be displayed before the game along with the flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Taunton1 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Would a minutes applause on a chosen minute of the game be appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinrobin Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 51 minutes ago, BCFC Taunton1 said: Would a minutes applause on a chosen minute of the game be appropriate? Yes that would be respectful, and on the 25th minute for the amount of months he's been in charge. Whats everyone think ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 A huge thanks to Cotts from me and Joe. His team have given us both so many lovely Saturday's and a fair few Tuesday's as father and son. Oh yeah, and a few Sunday's! Will always be a Bristol City Football legend in my mind. Good luck in your next venture and continue to be a #winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 How about 60th (6-0) and another on 82 (8-2). Those shouldn't clash with any subs being brought on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Last season was up there with 2008 as the best I have ever known. Thanks Cotts as you were the reason for that. I will always remember Chesterfield away after we had won the title. Amazing memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 The fact he kept us up from the awful mess we were in about 2 years ago...a season where it took us until late October to win a game in LEAGUE ONE! The fact we signed young hungry players yet shrewd experience summer 2014, an excellent preseason and preparation by all, not least Cotterill. The fact we did not lose in ANY competition until November, magnificent. The JPT. 99 points, FA Cup run also and that unlucky loss to West Ham 3-0 v Swindon...'Flint said no!' The lengthy unbeaten run at back end of season- we had two lengthy unbeaten runs that season. The flair and panache. The fact his successor has a lot to build on- squad average age 24, 25 is it...Kodjia signing, he has left some good stuff. Even a draw at a solid WBA with a thin old squad last week (only 6 subs and even then Fielding got injured)...pretty good and better than I realistically predicted for that one! So many good moments. Shame it has ended and too soon I feel...thank you Cotts and the best of luck (except v City)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Last season was the best and most enjoyable I've known in 30 years of supporting City, absolutely superb, especially after several years of depressing dross at the wrong end of the Championship. Saved us from a L1 relegation battle in 13/14 and delivered us a season we dominated to the disgust of our haters last year. Gutted it didn't work out this year but I've been able to show my young son how enjoyable supporting your local club can be. Days like the trip to Wembley, 8-2 against Walsall and the Open Top Parade will be remembered for a very long time. Cheers Cotts and good luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Gutted for ya Cotts but probably nowhere near as gutted as yourself. Wish you could have seen it through. Thanks for the season of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Some lovely comments here! It's a big ask but is there anyway we could get Cotterill to read this!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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