Kid in the Riot Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Everyone still convinced we have someone lined up? Quote Bristol City have had "significant interest" in their vacant manager's job with at least 30 applications for the position, according to Sky sources. The Robins are searching for a new boss following the departure of Steve Cotterill last week after two years in charge at Ashton Gate. The Sky Bet Championship club plan to take their time with the decision and it could take weeks rather than days to appoint Cotterill's successor. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11726/10135171/bristol-city-have-had-significant-interest-in-managers-job-sky-sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo Benj Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 If that's true, I would rather them take there time and choose wisely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Doesn't fill me with joy, but a win over Boro has bought some time, I guess Pretty much any other time of year I'd agree, take your time, but in the middle of a transfer window.....ridiculous. Makes me think something happened with SC for the bullet to come without anyone being lined up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 What's the betting it'll be in exactly 2 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Wonder whether the weeks rather than days thing came from us winning on Saturday, where as if we lost the rush to need a man in permenantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Which points to a dramatic breakdown in relations between SC and the board,what exactly went on,oh to be a fly on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 An absolute joke. 2 weeks left in the transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 If I remember rightly last time around we said we'd take time and SC was appointed very swiftly after that statement, which of itself caused uproar. Plus a full search for managers was promised and it transpired only SC was interviewed. I would imagine it's tempering expectations in case we do need a wider search/ can't do a deal with preferred candidate. Remember, no one lined up for transfers whilst O'Donnell and Garita were in the pipeline, and 2 more if SC stayed if some quarters are to be believed. I take most statements from the club with a pinch of salt and there's separate agendas at play. Perhaps now is a good time after the Boro win to temper the fans if the worst case arose, for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Everyone still convinced we have someone lined up? Nope, that would be far to too much to expect from BCFC, let's wait until the January window closes and the club have signed players that a new manager will not want, that is far more sensible isn't it?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Everyone still convinced we have someone lined up? Surely of those 30 not all will be viable so chuck Robins, Tisdale, Clarke, Holloway in the bin straight away. Unless someon chucks their hat in the provberbial ring that we hadn't anticipated it shouldn't distract us from where we were anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Which also means a free hand for them to sign whoever MA or KB thinks we need. Not sure how a new man would feel about having no chance to recruit his own players though. If the plan is to just have a coach and others decide the recruits then I guess it doesn't matter. However can't see Pearson or Moyes fitting that so this sounds like bad news on that front to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 As long as the use the time to choose someone who will unite all the City community We've had this before, Colin Sexton telling us there had been an outstanding field of candidates and then "the Board" i.e. SL choosing someone who was distinctly unoutstanding. Let's get someone who isn't associated with City or the West Country. Get out of the comfort zone and get someone PROPERLY QUALIFIED who can make BCFC a truly serious contender for the promised land. Only one bloke in it for me. There is one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 What is the old business maxim?, 'failing to plan, is planning to fail', if only we had a business man in charge eh?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFree Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Flip this news on it's head and consider the fact that 'many applicants and we'll take our time' means we could also be negotiating with somebody at the moment...all helps leverage a better deal for the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ten minutes of rough Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 11 minutes ago, Super said: An absolute joke. 2 weeks left in the transfer window. Doesn't rule out ant incomings at all, in fact it might be a better option to wait and make sure as much as we can to get the right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Perhaps the club have only had two enquiries Stuart Pearce and Trevor from Dog & Duck Sunday 11 and are trying to generate some interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Can't see this. Yes, 30 might apply but realistically the process to get that number down to those you interview (no more than 5) shouldn't take long at all. Due diligence needs to be done then but that could be in conjunction with the interview process. No reason at all why someone shouldn't be in post by Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 13 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Surely of those 30 not all will be viable so chuck Robins, Tisdale, Clarke, Holloway in the bin straight away. Unless someon chucks their hat in the provberbial ring that we hadn't anticipated it shouldn't distract us from where we were anyway? Put Holloway's down the bog dump on it and flush. Not worthy of the bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I think Colin will be in help Pembo until the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Perhaps the club have only had two enquiries Stuart Pearce and Trevor from Dog & Duck Sunday 11 and are trying to generate some interest Don't write Trevor off. He's a dark horse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: I think Colin will be in help Pembo until the end of the season. I'd take that for now. Our only goal is to stay up, I think Warnock could do it. He isn't going to want it full time, so lets take our time and push the boat out for the guy we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Can't see this. Yes, 30 might apply but realistically the process to get that number down to those you interview (no more than 5) shouldn't take long at all. Due diligence needs to be done then but that could be in conjunction with the interview process. No reason at all why someone shouldn't be in post by Saturday. You're not suggesting anyone was 'lined up' then? It took 5 days between SOD getting the boot and SC being appointed. Just 2 days from memory between McInnes getting sacked and SOD appointed. So, I guess we'll find out pretty soon. If no-one is in post by the Leeds game then safe to assume no-one was 'lined up' and SC's sacking was on impulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hear Nicky Hunt is looking to step into management Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Don't write Trevor off. He's a dark horse.... And a better option than Stuart Pearce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 What player, worth his salt, will sign for Managerless club? I would suggest we will only attract mediocre players who can't get a game elsewhere if we plan to take weeks in choosing the next Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: You're not suggesting anyone was 'lined up' then? It took 5 days between SOD getting the boot and SC being appointed. Just 2 days from memory between McInnes getting sacked and SOD appointed. So, I guess we'll find out pretty soon. If no-one is in post by the Leeds game then safe to assume no-one was 'lined up' and SC's sacking was on impulse. I'm pretty sure discreet " sounding out " of potential candidates has been taking place for a while now . Apparently , some on the board wanted a change of manager in November , it's not a huge surprise to the footballing world that Cotts has gone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 14 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: You're not suggesting anyone was 'lined up' then? It took 5 days between SOD getting the boot and SC being appointed. Just 2 days from memory between McInnes getting sacked and SOD appointed. So, I guess we'll find out pretty soon. If no-one is in post by the Leeds game then safe to assume no-one was 'lined up' and SC's sacking was on impulse. But the point is between SOD and SC we were promised a wide search for managers, warned it would take time etc. It didn't. I wouldn't take this statement at face value at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 15 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: You're not suggesting anyone was 'lined up' then? It took 5 days between SOD getting the boot and SC being appointed. Just 2 days from memory between McInnes getting sacked and SOD appointed. So, I guess we'll find out pretty soon. If no-one is in post by the Leeds game then safe to assume no-one was 'lined up' and SC's sacking was on impulse. Impulse or specific incident, in big business the board always have their new boss lined up, the minute M & S realised their christmas figures were not going to match expectations, I bet they sounded out the exact man that they wanted to take over, it's a cut throat world out there and most football clubs have learned that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, 29AR said: But the point is between SOD and SC we were promised a wide search for managers, warned it would take time etc. It didn't. I wouldn't take this statement at face value at all. But the club haven't made a statement saying it'll take weeks so far as I can tell? This is just an opinion of Sky based on what we presume to be a discussion with a source at the club, or close to it. I'm sure Twentyman will ask Ashton this evening how long he expects it to take. Everything about the timing of SC's dismissal pointed to someone being lined up. If no-one is in post by Saturday maybe we can assume a knockback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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