Robbored Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Particularly if this wasn't planned, but cones in the wake of some big bust-up. I reckon Cotterills dismissal was planned and had been so for a number of weeks. The two final nails in his coffin was Tuesday defeat and the bust-up with the fans. That was game over for him. Should a new man be appointed quickly then we'll all know that it was indeed planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: This is undoubtedly correct. Adam Baker didn't sack Cotts, so before he or any of the media team can comment they will need to be briefed and an agreed form of words settled on. Particularly if this wasn't planned, but cones in the wake of some big bust-up. Agreed Robbo, but they've had all night to work out what they'd say to the media today and in the absence of an official line on Cotts departure they allow everyone to speculate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, beaverface said: On a slightly different note, I was listening to SAM FM this morning, and the breakfast presenter was saying the SC won't be missed by any of the media. Apparently, SC belittled them a lot in front of other reporters and has even taken a couple of seasoned reporters outside and had a massive slanging and shouting match with them !! I do wonder if SC has overstepped the mark one too many times recently? He fell out with reporters more last season. At least some of them weren't 'seasoned'. He passionately defended his squad and was spiky if he felt they were being threatened by questions. Some of the best managers in history have done the same, so I wouldn't pass it off as a bad tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 1 minute ago, Robin1988 said: He fell out with reporters more last season. At least some of them weren't 'seasoned'. He passionately defended his squad and was spiky if he felt they were being threatened by questions. Some of the best managers in history have done the same, so I wouldn't pass it off as a bad tactic. Of course. ...I am speculating that, "maybe", he went too far on this occasion? Maybe it was to do with the Clough transfer? Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The mind boggles Oh, hang on, no it doesn't. Same old same old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: I reckon Cotterills dismissal was planned and had been so for a number of weeks. The two final nails in his coffin was Tuesday defeat and the bust-up with the fans. That was game over for him. Should a new man be appointed quickly then we'll all know that it was indeed planned. It's a bit of a conspiracy theory Robbored but I'm inclined to agree with you. A relaxation of the wage structure will be all the proof we need. This goes back quite a while I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 1 minute ago, beaverface said: ...I am speculating that, "maybe", he went too far on this occasion? Maybe it was to do with the Clough transfer? Who knows. His spiky demeanour internally was what lost him the day, but from people who couldn't hack it. You'd think the players' opinions mattered more, but evidently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Apart from writing third form standard press releases what is the purpose of our media department, then? They're doing interviews in French now, mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Apart from writing third form standard press releases what is the purpose of our media department, then? Not to come out and represent the opinions of the people who fired SC when they would have had nothing to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Idiot on RB now saying Bristol is a rugby city, not a football city. What with their 5k - 6k crowds ? Laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Robin1988 said: Not to come out and represent the opinions of the people who fired SC when they would have had nothing to do with it. Really? I do this every day at work. Represent my organisation and explain corporate decisions that are made at a more senior level than me. It is not uncommon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just now, GrahamC said: Really? I do this every day at work. Represent my organisation and explain corporate decisions that are made at a more senior level than me. It is not uncommon. Indeed. What is a spokesperson if not exactly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Idiot on RB now saying Bristol is a rugby city, not a football city. What with their 5k - 6k crowds ? Laughable. Well, that's what you get if you don't put anyone up to be interviewed…you let other people set the agenda. The job of a media department is to manage the agenda... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Really? I do this every day at work. Represent my organisation and explain corporate decisions that are made at a more senior level than me. It is not uncommon. They put out the statement - no one wants to hear from Adam Baker about why the decision was made. If anyone is coming out, it should be someone from the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 14 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Really? I do this every day at work. Represent my organisation and explain corporate decisions that are made at a more senior level than me. And keep an eye on Otib... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ten minutes of rough Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Shabby response from the club, quickly descending into a outfit that treats their customers with contempt. Huge news with 'no comment'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Ivorguy said: We have to remember that English football is largely in the hands of those who feel that their only accountability is to their own egos Roll,on the day when City are a truly community run club answerable to its supporters and the wider community, Once the ground is finished and all paid for. Oh, and a few more million chucked at someone to score goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Don't know why anybody is surprised, remember when they disgracefully sent Cotterill out alone to face the press when he was announced City manager? If I remember rightly Lansdown then made some pathetic comment about how they didn't put any board members up to speak to the press as they felt they'd taken too much criticism over that period. If you didnt laugh you'd cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Very upsetting to read about Tommy Lawton in today's Press. We can't go back to those days but we can look forward to a more sustainable model for English football than single billionaire ownership, much of it foreign based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 3 hours ago, CodeRed said: that they have contacted the club and asked for someone to come on RB and be interviewed about the situation......and the club'd response was that there is no one available to do this. unbelievable - only at Bristol City In fairness they've probably got bigger fish to fry just now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 2 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: Idiot on RB now saying Bristol is a rugby city, not a football city. What with their 5k - 6k crowds ? Laughable. I know what you mean. As soon as someone comes up with that tired old cliché you know they haven't got a clue what they're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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