Redandy Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Engvall, O'Dowda,Brownhill and Paterson hardly feature in the team. Matthews dissapointing and LJ is going to spend more in January. A bit of a worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I wouldn't trust him with my sons pocket money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 3 minutes ago, Redandy said: Engvall, O'Dowda,Brownhill and Paterson hardly feature in the team. Matthews dissapointing and LJ is going to spend more in January. A bit of a worry. Back him or sack him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Show me a manager that gets every signing right. Even Ferguson signed Djemba-Djemba, Veron and Forlan to name but three. For every Engvall or Paterson (who could still prove good signings by the way) there is a Magnusson or Tomlin. Accept there is always a risk that a transfer won't prove a success, as there is with every manager, and back him accordingly with the money needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 This needing three transfer windows is a smokescreen, apparently he said the same thing at Barnsley , sounds like a cotterill type excuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 11 minutes ago, kivsy said: This needing three transfer windows is a smokescreen, apparently he said the same thing at Barnsley , sounds like a cotterill type excuse He wants to build his own team, surely as manager he has the right to do that? Otherwise what the hell is he doing here, or any manager in the professional game for that matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 11 minutes ago, kivsy said: This needing three transfer windows is a smokescreen, apparently he said the same thing at Barnsley , sounds like a cotterill type excuse A smokescreen for what? Not immediately having a side capable of winning promotion to the PL less than two years after promotion from the third tier and without the benefit of parachute payments? I agree, it's an outrage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 According to the Evil Post he's getting in his excuses early - it'll be hard to attract players because of our bad run/position in table. Well there's a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Too many people think reality is like a game of football manager where you can just go out and get exactly what you need at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Lucic, Magnusson, Moore are all very good signings IMO, Tammy on loan is surely one of the best loans we've got in since Caulker? I certainly back him. I do think the real test for our recruitment team will be whether or not they are able to find a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 28, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 3 minutes ago, Shtanley said: Lucic, Magnusson, Moore are all very good signings IMO, Tammy on loan is surely one of the best loans we've got in since Caulker? I certainly back him. I do think the real test for our recruitment team will be whether or not they are able to find a striker. Considering Lucic has hardly played and we have only seen small glimpses of Taylor - not sure how that comment is backed up But agree whole heartedly we are crying out for help up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 28, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 16 minutes ago, KingLear said: He wants to build his own team, surely as manager he has the right to do that? Otherwise what the hell is he doing here, or any manager in the professional game for that matter! My concerns would be the looking back at the last window, of all the signings we made, and still the majority of the side is that which got us promotion The recent signings to me haven't made enough impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarumred Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 7 minutes ago, phantom said: Considering Lucic has hardly played and we have only seen small glimpses of Taylor - not sure how that comment is backed up But agree whole heartedly we are crying out for help up front Well I agree that maybe one should reserve judgement until a certain number of games but the facts are that Lucic was 2nd only to Neuer in the champions league for Bayern and from what I've seen he'd be my number 1. To sign him so cheap is quite astonishing in my eyes. Moore was wanted by lyon for multiple millions and then next season we sneak in and get him for a relative pittance. Bear in mind that Mark Ashton is the main guy when it comes to finding the right prices and players etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Surely this question should be aimed at other club staff as well? Namely Mark Ashton and Des Taylor? It isn't all down to LJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 So he says he needs a striker so does that mean we are going to play 2 up front or will the new player sit on his backside watching like Gustav is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 34 minutes ago, Red Army 87 said: Surely this question should be aimed at other club staff as well? Namely Mark Ashton and Des Taylor? It isn't all down to LJ that does n't quite fit the LJ bashing agenda though does it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 28, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 31 minutes ago, Hampshire reds said: So he says he needs a striker so does that mean we are going to play 2 up front or will the new player sit on his backside watching like Gustav is. To be honest we have been at least one striker light for a number of transfer windows now, we've been saying it for numerous managers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 48 minutes ago, Shtanley said: Well I agree that maybe one should reserve judgement until a certain number of games but the facts are that Lucic was 2nd only to Neuer in the champions league for Bayern and from what I've seen he'd be my number 1. He certainly was not. Sven Ulreich is their second choice keeper. Lucic was nowhere near their first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 23 minutes ago, GrahamC said: He certainly was not. Sven Ulreich is their second choice keeper. Lucic was nowhere near their first team. Glad you cleared that up Graham !! Hadn't checked and read the claim and found it a 'surprise' as to why Bayern would offload their 'No 2' to Bristol City , and why he'd want to come here as third choice !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Glad you cleared that up Graham !! Hadn't checked and read the claim and found it a 'surprise' as to why Bayern would offload their 'No 2' to Bristol City , and why he'd want to come here as third choice !!! Even so, being at Bayern is no mean feat. Lucic clearly has something about him, for me though he needs a run of starts with a settled defence before we see what he's about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlintWonderwall Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 3 hours ago, Redandy said: Engvall, O'Dowda,Brownhill and Paterson hardly feature in the team. Matthews dissapointing and LJ is going to spend more in January. A bit of a worry. Paterson had a lot of chances and deserved to be dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: He certainly was not. Sven Ulreich is their second choice keeper. Lucic was nowhere near their first team. Ulreich was substitute keeper for every Bayern Champions League game last season except the one game he started. On that occasion Tom Starke was the substitute goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 2 hours ago, View from the Dolman said: Ulreich was substitute keeper for every Bayern Champions League game last season except the one game he started. On that occasion Tom Starke was the substitute goalkeeper. Now he must be good , The Pirahnas even did a song about him !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Red Army 87 said: Surely this question should be aimed at other club staff as well? Namely Mark Ashton and Des Taylor? It isn't all down to LJ The below is from my comment on another thread but think fits well with your comment above, i don't believe it is down to LJ. 1. The board may have decided to sacrifice short term success for financial stability and 'the grand plan' 2. Cotts wouldn't play by the rules of the above (and who would blame him as a manager who I guess is old school and would probably distrust the board) 3. LJ is the man that buys into the plan as an ex player and personal friend. He would take the dip into L1 if the board said that's fine but keep going with these youngsters. 4. Why else the contract extension? If you can explain that any other way then I'd be pleased to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I find it very funny. problem losing! 1 player 1 manager no backroom staff too many backroom staff crap ref crap lines person two things in life you can guarentee 1 you will die 2 you will always get a crap ref Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 13 minutes ago, RumRed said: Why else the contract extension? If you can explain that any other way then I'd be pleased to hear it. The Evil Post are saying it's to make clear message / reassurance to potential recruits in Jan that we have a long term plan and stability (Don't shoot the messenger !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 32 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: The Evil Post are saying it's to make clear message / reassurance to potential recruits in Jan that we have a long term plan and stability (Don't shoot the messenger !) And possibly also to tell any potential dressing room dissenters that they'll be out of the door before LJ is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longyears Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Lets face it....... Poor appointment Poor signings Poor selections Poor tactics he will take us down and if that is what the owner can live with then fine - before the idiots come on here and say their idiot comment " I can smell gas " which just about sums up their IQ - I have had a season ticket for over 50 yeas and LJ is not the answer and has not the answer and will not find the answer. He has no track record of success and just talks a very good game ( excuse ) and if the owner buys into that as I say fine - I will still buy my ST at whatever price - I just have a feeling SL may lose patience some time soon.............! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 15 minutes ago, Northern Red said: And possibly also to tell any potential dressing room dissenters that they'll be out of the door before LJ is? What I originally thought / guessed , with the timing of it Is , Possibly off the back of some poor results, seen as necessary to try and reassure potential signings ( Not that I'm sure any signing at any club would be reassured by the length of the manager / head coachs contract !!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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