citywest30 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 And that he has a genuine affection for us. I think I would be a bit underwhelmed and a bit anxious as to whether he's what we need right now to ensure survival but could understand the board going for him and would get behind that with cautious optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 We have to remember as well that the two managers who have taken this club to the Promised Land were both rookies when we became their first managerial post. LJ has mega experience compared to them. We have also employed very experienced managers who have progressed our club not one iota. Masses of experience on a CV counts for diddly squat. A manager's vision and techniques and drive to make a name for himself can count for far more and bring greater reward even with little experience in the hot seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 1 hour ago, citywest30 said: And that he has a genuine affection for us. I think I would be a bit underwhelmed and a bit anxious as to whether he's what we need right now to ensure survival but could understand the board going for him and would get behind that with cautious optimism. Exactly how I would feel Citywest. Perfectly put. Another worry is the constant dogs abuse he would get whenever it looked like going pear shaped from those that have always had it in for him. And it's a big worry at that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 14 minutes ago, lenred said: Exactly how I would feel Citywest. Perfectly put. Another worry is the constant dogs abuse he would get whenever it looked like going pear shaped from those that have always had it in for him. And it's a big worry at that! And that I suspect is why he would never take the job or at least not for another ten years or so. Sad but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 If the betting odds are indicitive then I think the Club are going in exactly the right direction in considering Lee J or John Pemberton. I think there will be a feel good atmosphere about the Club with either appointment. Obviously results are the jey factor in that though. Both appear to be very good man managers and astute coaches who favour a nice style of football without the stubborn recklessness or periodic truculence of Cotts. If LJ is appointed I would be very disappointed if JP is not kept on. He has handled things impeccably since taking on the interim role and deserves a lot of credit. Crucially, the players play for him as well and he has shown common sense with substitutions and creativity with formations and players positions. He appears to be working well with Mark Ashton as well on the recruitment side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsober Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Odds continuing to get shorter, now 4/11 on...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wybmadwity Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 ... and shorter still, all others are easy to back, even Pemberton Get ready to welcome super Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Doubt any manager will fancy coming in after our failure to bring in anyone today. Cheap option of Pembo it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyAli Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 He could just be waiting to see if he is taking Barnsley to the JPT final at Wembley before committing to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 6 hours ago, BCFC Jordan said: Doubt any manager will fancy coming in after our failure to bring in anyone today. Cheap option of Pembo it is. You're such a barrel of laughs aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Mods feel free to merge wherever. Paddy Power suspends betting on Johnson Junior. Good grief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 After an LJ interview with local reporter, taken from their forum. #barnsley fc boss LJ refused to rule himself out of the running for the #bcfc job. He added there's been no contact and was happy at club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, hodge said: After an LJ interview with local reporter, taken from their forum. #barnsley fc boss LJ refused to rule himself out of the running for the #bcfc job. He added there's been no contact and was happy at club. Guarantee he's applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 No striker on championship deadline day, LJ betting suspended, where are the other three horsemen (Wilbraham being one, naturally)? If it is him, I can't pretend that I'd be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 On 29/01/2016 at 14:14, SecretSam said: If I bet £10k on myself, I'd be the new favourite Sadly I needed the £10k to pay the taxman. So Little Lee is head and shoulders above everyone. First time for everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 On 2/2/2016 at 11:59, 29AR said: If it is him, I can't pretend that I'd be disappointed. So..you'd want him (or should there be a WOULDN'T in there )? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 50 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: So..you'd want him (or should there be a WOULDN'T in there )? Not want as in he would be my selection because he wouldn't, but if he was appointed I wouldn't have strong feelings against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 10 minutes ago, 29AR said: Not want as in he would be my selection because he wouldn't, but if he was appointed I wouldn't have strong feelings against it. ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 To be honest I never had a problem with LJ. He wasn't the best player I've seen in a City shirt but he certainly wasn't the worse either. I felt he was a easy target for the boo boys at the time just because of who is Dad was. I never thought he was out of a place in the starting lineup although I know that many thought differently. He also comes across as very sensible and level headed in interviews, more so than his Dad ever did. He also seems to be a sound businessman with a bit of a brain. Now if he was given the job than I would be disappointed as I would prefer someone with Championship/Premiership experience but I also wouldn't be devastated by it either. I feel we could do a lot lot worse (and probably will) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrytheb Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, Big C said: To be honest I never had a problem with LJ. He wasn't the best player I've seen in a City shirt but he certainly wasn't the worse either. I felt he was a easy target for the boo boys at the time just because of who is Dad was. I never thought he was out of a place in the starting lineup although I know that many thought differently. He also comes across as very sensible and level headed in interviews, more so than his Dad ever did. He also seems to be a sound businessman with a bit of a brain. Now if he was given the job than I would be disappointed as I would prefer someone with Championship/Premiership experience but I also wouldn't be devastated by it either. I feel we could do a lot lot worse (and probably will) What a ridiculously sensible post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, Big C said: To be honest I never had a problem with LJ. He wasn't the best player I've seen in a City shirt but he certainly wasn't the worse either. I felt he was a easy target for the boo boys at the time just because of who is Dad was. I never thought he was out of a place in the starting lineup although I know that many thought differently. He also comes across as very sensible and level headed in interviews, more so than his Dad ever did. He also seems to be a sound businessman with a bit of a brain. Now if he was given the job than I would be disappointed as I would prefer someone with Championship/Premiership experience but I also wouldn't be devastated by it either. I feel we could do a lot lot worse (and probably will) I feel we could do a lot better ( and probably won't) So in some strange messed up way, I think I agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Lj strikes me as a progressive young manager, done well at Oldham and Barnsley, we could do worse. Although it would be under whelming considering some of the names suggested. He is probably more realistic. And has a genuine interest in bcfc. I'd be concerned that he would split the fans, a couple of bad results and the lj haters would be out in force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, Cider red said: Lj strikes me as a progressive young manager, done well at Oldham and Barnsley, we could do worse. Although it would be under whelming considering some of the names suggested. He is probably more realistic. And has a genuine interest in bcfc. I'd be concerned that he would split the fans, a couple of bad results and the lj haters would be out in force. That's the one thing that makes me reticent too. Otherwise, given the jobs which were recently given to the relatively inexperienced Gary Rowett and Jimmy Floyd Hasslebank at this level, I don't see why BCFC is too big for Lee Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I thought we were all led to believe that some big names had applied for the role, otherwise why would Ashton say "you'd be suprised who's names are up for the job" or some words like that. I wouldn't class Lee Johnson as a manager that will come in and keep this club from getting relegated, to be honest would sooner stick with Pemberton if thats the only option we have after 2/3 weeks of searching for a new manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Don't know why anyone would have a problem with him. Seems sensible, and past is irrelevant, it would be the future that counts. Whoever is in charge, we have to be realistic with our goals, we are not likely to go from relegation fodder to promotion contenders overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 1 minute ago, Chappers said: we are not likely to go from relegation fodder to promotion contenders overnight. No turning back the clock of course, but we did just that under the recently sacked manager! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornacix the Druid Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 9 minutes ago, Chappers said: Don't know why anyone would have a problem with him. Seems sensible, and past is irrelevant, it would be the future that counts. Whoever is in charge, we have to be realistic with our goals, we are not likely to go from relegation fodder to promotion contenders overnight. I see your point. But going from Relegation fodder to promotion contenders should be our goal, and sooner rather than later. I think Lee would possibly be a good boss (a la Monk) but I'm not sure that it's the best fit for a club in our current position. I still feel that it could be Pembo till the end of the season, but why take so long in announcing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Humble Realist Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Lee johnson now 1 to 8 on....JP 6 to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 LJ hasn't achieved anything as a manager. Hell, two months ago Tykes fans wanted him gone. Add the fact that a minority of mindless fans will turn very quickly if things arnt going right. It's all about timing and this isn't it. If we go down this path I'd be very suprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Totally underwhelmed by such a notion. He might do well he might be a complete disaster. I fear he might be boringly mediocre which means we will be stuck with him and end up lower mid table for the next 4 seasons.... Assuming we stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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