stephenkibby. Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I know most has been covered. Nearly to a man now (apart from flat earthers it seems) everybody knows to carry on is sheer madness and almost certain drop to play the Rovers next season. So dose Steve still believe that Johnson has this master plan to turn it around, or will he sack him? After this incredible run it appears he won't. So is there a tipping point or is Lansdown so transfixed that if we loose the next 10 games Johnson will still be in charge? OK ill answer that myself. I think the only way he's going is if we loose the next two games, witch is more than likely. And then I think Lee will do thing most would want and fall on his sword!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I see no ultimate reason why he won't. He did with his Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 The FA Cup next week gives a bit of time to think so I don't expect anything to happen quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Rednwhiterob said: The FA Cup next week gives a bit of time to think so I don't expect anything to happen quickly. Quite the opposite. It's a good time to do it. The Burnley game is effectively a free hit and gives time to find a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said: Quite the opposite. It's a good time to do it. The Burnley game is effectively a free hit and gives time to find a replacement. Or a free hit for the new manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 If he does, he'll probably hit Hegeler or Giefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 No cant see it happening. I have mo doubt MA is ruthless but also knows baf appointments will ultimately lead to his demise.....but like a medievil court tbh. SL loves LJ, MA knows he has limited chances so they will leave it as late as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, Davefevs said: Or a free hit for the new manager Indeed. Or at least a chance to assess the players without the pressure of a league game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 It's not playing The Gas next year that bothers me. It's the (slim) possibility of 'em overtaking us as we go down. On the other hand... a fixture list populated with Gas, Swindon, Argyle.... we'd be due a ton of stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRed! Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 SL needs to grow a pair and sack this idiot.... It is clear all is not well and I am afraid LJ has not taken his chance. He has had the resources and failed. Get rid before its too late....get in an experienced manager instead and someone with pedigree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, MarkRed! said: SL needs to grow a pair and sack this idiot.... It is clear all is not well and I am afraid LJ has not taken his chance. He has had the resources and failed. Get rid before its too late....get in an experienced manager instead and someone with pedigree. Agreed he's had his chance. Feels like we're trying to make a ballet dancer out of Geoff Capes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, Londoner said: No cant see it happening. I have mo doubt MA is ruthless but also knows baf appointments will ultimately lead to his demise.....but like a medievil court tbh. SL loves LJ, MA knows he has limited chances so they will leave it as late as possible. Christ! If you really are an academic, it's no wonder this country's so f-d up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I really can't see LJ going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT's Vaseline Tub Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 SL won't sack him; not until we're in the bottom 3 at the very least as believes in the project as only in Phase 1 at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, Derek from Nailsea said: SL won't sack him; not until we're in the bottom 3 at the very least as believes in the project as only in Phase 1 at the mo. Shit. How bad is phase 2 gonna be then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT's Vaseline Tub Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Losing by more than the odd goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Much as I've no doubt that Lansdown likes LJ a lot, I'm not sure that relegation is part of the grand plan. Nonsense to say that he won't get rid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Position is now untenable, will no longer be our head coach by Monday lunchtime imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes, reluctantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, Full nelson said: I really can't see LJ going. Bristol City is a wonderful football club with such fantastic potential, We're attracting nearly 20,000 fans to home games this season and for the first time in my lifetime i truly believed that we could be seeing a change of fortunes.. We seem to be getting it right in the scouting department to be fair and have been making some really decent signings, is it fair to say we have the most talented squad we've ever had? The problem IMO is always the poor appointment of a manager who may be easy to manage (Maybe not Cotts)... So heres a question for Steve Lansdown......When are we seriously going to shell out on a top, top manager who can take this club forward to where it deserves to be?... Its all thats missing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 For me survival = Johnson and Holden out, Pembo give free reign till summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 SL isn't an idiot and he has generally known the right time to pull the trigger (the exception being McInnes when he left it too late). I can't see why this should be any different. The big danger is that LJ gets the Rotherham game and we somehow get a win (although I wouldn't even be confident about that) but then get hammered in the following tough games. By then it will probably be too late to pull out of the tailspin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Not for at least 3 more games. The FA-CUP game against Burnley doesn't really matter too much (Cue Andre Gray) The HOMES v Wednesday and Rotherham MASSIVE. 4 points minimum and he may hang on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 There is no way that LJ will keep his job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I guess there's a substantial pay-off that might increase our owner's patience, plus the signing on of another gaffer. Also, if MA hasn't identified suitable replacements yet, maybe SL is holding tight for the right person to show interest behind the scenes. Maybe they don't trust Pembo as a caretaker. Just some ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3rich Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Reckon he'll get 2 more games, lose to Sheffield Wednesday and SL will have no choice but would be much better if he just got on with it as LJ sounds defeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kala Taro Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, 'keepuplino' said: Bristol City is a wonderful football club with such fantastic potential, We're attracting nearly 20,000 fans to home games this season and for the first time in my lifetime i truly believed that we could be seeing a change of fortunes.. We seem to be getting it right in the scouting department to be fair and have been making some really decent signings, is it fair to say we have the most talented squad we've ever had? The problem IMO is always the poor appointment of a manager who may be easy to manage (Maybe not Cotts)... So heres a question for Steve Lansdown......When are we seriously going to shell out on a top, top manager who can take this club forward to where it deserves to be?... Its all thats missing!! Ok, I'll bite. I'd like to see your list of 'top, top managers' or even the 'top, top manager' if there's only one on your list. I guarantee that you have no absolute idea if your 'top, top manager' could do the business at BCFC. As ever, it's a turkey shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Malbec said: Ok, I'll bite. I'd like to see your list of 'top, top managers' or even the 'top, top manager' if there's only one on your list. I guarantee that you have no absolute idea if your 'top, top manager' could do the business at BCFC. As ever, it's a turkey shoot. No your right i have no idea who "The correct Manager" is.... spending more money though certainly gives us a better chance thats for dam sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, Sniper said: Not for at least 3 more games. The FA-CUP game against Burnley doesn't really matter too much (Cue Andre Gray) The HOMES v Wednesday and Rotherham MASSIVE. 4 points minimum and he may hang on? What makes you believe that we'll get four points from those two? Get real everyone, we could not win a raffle with only one ticket in it. The most expensive squad in our history and we're doomed to drop down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kala Taro Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, 'keepuplino' said: No your right i have no idea who "The correct Manager" is.... spending more money though certainly gives us a better chance thats for dam sure.... Well, you may be right but I've been drinking all night so what do I know. However (you knew that was coming right )... if spending money on a manager was the prime criteria for hiring said manager, explain the s*gs and their manager. See I have this theory, long held and subject to no quantifying scrutiny whatsoever, that there are managers that 'fit' (for want of a better word) certain clubs. Look at Pulis. Absolute ***** here and Portsmouth and yet a success in the Prem with WBA. Look at at Eddie Howe, great at B'muff, ***** at Burnley, great at B'muff. Look at Guardiola. Success everywhere until he turns up at MC . (Although that could ultimately change but are the owners prepared to afford him the time?) The list is endless. That's why I say, 'it's a turkey shoot'. (The following is a personal opinion). I don't believe that anyone knows who the best manager/head coach is for BCFC. Whoever is appointed has a 50/50 chance of being the right person. Sack LJ and the next guy through the door (Rowett?) could prove to be an abject failure. He may, however, prove to be the right fit. Trouble is, no-one including SL knows for sure. We either subscribe to the philosophy of backing our managers 100% (no matter what) or go the Cellino route of hire 'n' fire until you strike lucky. To be honest I've no idea which is the correct way but then I don't own a football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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