Lord Northski Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 SL is the main speaker at the business breakfast this Friday about his career in both financial services and running the football club. He clearly has to fire him as 12 points from 63 is enough to get every manager fired and SL isn't going to want most of the room thinking he lacks credibility and isn't prepared to make difficult business decisions, especially if they're going to be investing their money through Hargreaves Lansdown. SL will want this put to bed tomorrow rather than risk it all kicking off and railroading Fridays meeting. Bet he wishes he wasn't down to be the speaker, although it does mean he's in town tomorrow to sack LJ It's a real shame as it had all started so well, but we are where we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Not sure he's going to be willing to pay up a 4 year contract at somewhere between a quarter and a half a million a year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Lamb Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Bet you a creme egg he won't be sacked tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 38 minutes ago, Red_Wizard said: Bet you a creme egg he won't be sacked tomorrow. A twirl says he is ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 43 minutes ago, Red_Wizard said: Bet you a creme egg he won't be sacked tomorrow. It's Crunchie time surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: A twirl says he is ..... I'll raise you a texan. I used to love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Are we really going to leave these Twix running our Club - they look as if they've been imported from Mars just to steal the Bounty One things for sure we could do with a Boost Still we might survive yet - Its a Marathon after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Well I've put a Bounty on his head and I really hope it Mars his day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This is Bristol City we are talking about, its more of fruit and nut thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The whole club needs a Boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Is this really something we should be snickering about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, 8menhadadream said: I'll raise you a texan. I used to love them. Ah what ever happened to those bars from yesteryear ? ...Cadburys Take a break was another ....in a wafer/twirl kind of way ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Just now, Slippin cider said: Ah what ever happened to those bars from yesteryear ? ...Cadburys Take a break was another ....in a wafer/twirl kind of way ... I saw a box of Texan bars for sale in a garage oop North a month or so ago. Haven't seen them down here for years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, RedLionLad said: The whole club needs a Boost. Or, Twirling passed the gags, (and Wispa it) just a new manager, because the current incumbent is a right Fruit and Nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 47 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Not sure he's going to be willing to pay up a 4 year contract at somewhere between a quarter and a half a million a year though. Would make for a rather interesting key note speech though. "And so Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you this one piece of advise when you plan your route forward in financial services; be agile and nimble and therefore able to make fast decisions unlike that berk at Bristol City who locked down a hapless and hopeless manager on an extended 4 year contract midway through a horrendous losing streak... I'd like to get him up here and give him an ear full" Like most of us from our green and pleasant land Steve Lansdown is nothing if not deferential. It is what makes us mostly a nice people. Nice but dim at times as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, RumRed said: Or, Twirling passed the gags, (and Wispa it) just a new manager, because the current incumbent is a right Fruit and Nut He should take some Time Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, 8menhadadream said: I saw a box of Texan bars for sale in a garage oop North a month or so ago. Haven't seen them down here for years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, 8menhadadream said: I saw a box of Texan bars for sale in a garage oop North a month or so ago. Haven't seen them down here for years though. What was the 'best before date' ? 1985 or 2005 ? Either way a bit stale... Texan was a nougat/toffee bar covered with chocolate, manufactured during the 1970s and 1980s. It was withdrawn from sale in the 1980s but was briefly re-launched as a limited edition by Nestlé in 2005 during a wave of sweet-related nostalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Just now, havanatopia said: What was the 'best before date' ? 1985 or 2005 ? Either way a bit stale... Texan was a nougat/toffee bar covered with chocolate, manufactured during the 1970s and 1980s. It was withdrawn from sale in the 1980s but was briefly re-launched as a limited edition by Nestlé in 2005 during a wave of sweet-related nostalgia. Just as well I didn't buy one then Havana! I don't think my teeth could handle them anymore anyway. It certainly looked like a box of Texan bars WTGR but I must have been wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, RedLionLad said: He sould take some Time Out. Preferably by taking a trip to the milky way, should be a long enough journey I'm giving up on puns now, its distracting me from my beginners Monorail driving for stoats lessons. (I'm going to have to extend the controls, v.tiny arms the little buggers, more to this than i'd thought) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted February 23, 2017 Admin Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, 8MenWith1Dream said: Threads getting derailed by sh*t puns, I'm having horrifying flashbacks to last summer... I agree, can everyone stop and get the thread back on Topic. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 17 minutes ago, Ian M said: I agree, can everyone stop and get the thread back on Topic. Thanks Back on Topic, I think Lansdown maybe be sticking rather than twisting, he's left it too far late now and think he'll be stubborn enough to see this through. (This post is based on the fact I'm wrong about everything so here's hoping ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 52 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: "Texan - takes time a-chewin'..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said: Not sure he's going to be willing to pay up a 4 year contract at somewhere between a quarter and a half a million a year though. That still won't come close to eating into the JK money, of course he will. What's his alternative, tell us all how great value our STs will be in League 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I had Fulham fans the whole way back telling me the "Sky Fulham reporter" (is there such a thing? would be a bit of a tragic life if you were) was certain LJ would go in the next 48 hours. I explained that this had been going on for months and it was more likely he would hold a press conference and find ways to undermine anyone else with a pulse he could get away with implicating. I reckon I'm right, but I told the Fulham fans I'll buy them a drink if it turns out Lee has done the honourable thing and quietly and professionally developed a time machine and then gone back six weeks and then quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, Olé said: I had Fulham fans the whole way back telling me the "Sky Fulham reporter" (is there such a thing? would be a bit of a tragic life if you were) was certain LJ would go in the next 48 hours. I explained that this had been going on for months and it was more likely he would hold a press conference and find ways to undermine anyone else with a pulse he could get away with implicating. I reckon I'm right, but I told the Fulham fans I'll buy them a drink if it turns out Lee has done the honourable thing and quietly and professionally developed a time machine and then gone back six weeks and then quit. I trust you collected all of their phone numbers so that you can make good on your offer? !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Are we really going to leave these Twix running our Club - they look as if they've been imported from Mars just to steal the Bounty One things for sure we could do with a Boost Still we might survive yet - Its a Marathon after all Snicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I wish everyone would stop fudging over the main issue here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Ian M said: I agree, can everyone stop and get the thread back on Topic. Thanks Mmmm. Topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This thread is Spira-lling out of control. What a bunch of Flake-y Nerds when we need Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 5 hours ago, 8menhadadream said: Is this really something we should be snickering about? Yes, we are all unhappy but you need to find humour in things, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Monkeh said: Yes, we are all unhappy but you need to find humour in things, Oh and marS bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Domingo Roldan Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think it is quite Rum of all of you to be Raisin issues like this after last night's performance. Feel like getting back to Old Jamaica just to get away from it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Domingo Roldan Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Sorry, I'm just getting Bournvilled with it all now. The guy just makes my blood go all Curly Wurly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Johnson no es Bueno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH2 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 So since the wheels are coming off who ate the wagon wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 7 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Not sure he's going to be willing to pay up a 4 year contract at somewhere between a quarter and a half a million a year though. If SL can't see that paying out £2million is a much better option than keeping that clown on for four more years, you have to doubt his business skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Londoner said: Its simple....pay him off or accept relegation, surely even SL can see that has to be out of the question. I like sl and his principles, but sorry he is a smart man he must surely see this. The only logical conclusion if LJ remains is that SL isn't bothered about dropping to league one. It will only make a small dent in the ghastly 'project' and save him money as a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 7 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Not sure he's going to be willing to pay up a 4 year contract at somewhere between a quarter and a half a million a year though. Why the hell did he offer the contract in the first place? I don't know any fan who thought that was a sensible move at that stage?!!! The first of many strange decisions! Another one was continuing with LJ through the January transfer window when it was apparent months before that the wheels were off and we were derailing badly! Nobody outside of Bristol understands what exactly we are trying to achieve?!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: If SL can't see that paying out £2million is a much better option than keeping that clown on for four more years, you have to doubt his business skills. we would lose much more than £2m in tv revenue, player values (I hesitate to call them assets) and ticket sales combined if we get relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve39 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 A finger of fudge is just enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 6 hours ago, RedLionLad said: He should take some Time Out. He can have my 'finger of fudge..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Can't see him being sacked, mind you the chap at Oxford has been doing quite well recently - either way sack him and we will only get another nobody in charge unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim66 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Little lee has all the ingredients for a cake but has no idea of how to put them altogether to make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 7 hours ago, 8menhadadream said: Is this really something we should be snickering about? Oow! I was going to use Snickers in my pun. Let's try not to get our snickers in a twirl if he doesn't go today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Show Me The Money! said: Oow! I was going to use Snickers in my pun. Let's try not to get our snickers in a twirl of he doesn't go today. If you thought getting shot of LJ would be a picnic then expect us to fudge the issue, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Kim_il_sung said: Mmmm. Topic. What has a hazelnut in every bite? .....TOPIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Like everyone else I'd be delighted if Johnson was sacked today but I can't see it happening. LJ was Lansdowns choice so to dismiss him would be another embarrassing managerial failure from SL. Add to that SLs lackie Mark Ashton bigging LJ up as "a young sought after coach" and he has even more egg on his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 36 minutes ago, Cheesleysmate said: Why the hell did he offer the contract in the first place? I don't know any fan who thought that was a sensible move at that stage?!!! The first of many strange decisions! Another one was continuing with LJ through the January transfer window when it was apparent months before that the wheels were off and we were derailing badly! Nobody outside of Bristol understands what exactly we are trying to achieve?!!!! Do you think anybody in Bristol is exactly clear what "we" are trying to achieve?? I can't say that many City or rugby club fans are particularly happy at the moment as both teams look relegation-bound. The Gate will be a big echoey empty-looking place next season. Was that the masterplan of SL & BS? One thing is for sure -It's one almighty Fudge up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Robbored said: Like everyone else I'd be delighted if Johnson was sacked today but I can't see it happening. LJ was Lansdowns choice so to dismiss him would be another embarrassing managerial failure from SL. Add to that SLs lackie Mark Ashton bigging LJ up as "a young sought after coach" and he has even more egg on his face. Surely more egg if there chosen one gets relegated. Surely facing an empty stadium in league one is more of a worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, COACH2 said: So since the wheels are coming off who ate the wagon wheels Coach2 eh? Double Decker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 where has the a Sack or Back poll gone? Has it been taken down? Freedom of speech! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Let’s take some TIMEOUT to consider the WISPAs ECHOing around the Three LIONs BAR, indicating that SL had taken the CRUNCH decision to sack LJ. We could be in for some TREETS if we appoint the right man, but lets hope is not that to55er Holloway from BANJO island or that annoying YORKIE Mick McCarthy. Tomlin is our STAR, BAR none, but he could only raise a RIPPLE of APPLAUSE last night. So, whilst SL and the board CHEWIT over, I hope the rest of Bristol Sport’s season is KINDER, EGG chasers included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ploppy Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 24 minutes ago, Robbored said: Like everyone else I'd be delighted if Johnson was sacked today but I can't see it happening. LJ was Lansdowns choice so to dismiss him would be another embarrassing managerial failure from SL. Add to that SLs lackie Mark Ashton bigging LJ up as "a young sought after coach" and he has even more egg on his face. To not sack him and relegate us with a shiny new 27,000 seater stadium would be a more embarrassing managerial failure I would suspect. Time to set personal pride aside, admit it hasn't worked and roll the dice on someone new. If he doesn't then the accusations that he put his pride over the good of the club would be difficult to argue against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacki Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 23 minutes ago, Robbored said: Like everyone else I'd be delighted if Johnson was sacked today but I can't see it happening. LJ was Lansdowns choice so to dismiss him would be another embarrassing managerial failure from SL. Add to that SLs lackie Mark Ashton bigging LJ up as "a young sought after coach" and he has even more egg on his face. I have a horrible feeling you might be right. My only hope I have is that last night's toxic atmosphere and Johnson out chants might force SL and MA to act. It's happened in the past.... when the fans turn like that there's very rarely a way back. If he stays I have absolutely no doubt we will be relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hustler Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Can anyone provide a 'Riesen' how Johnson is still in a job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Lord Northski said: SL is the main speaker at the business breakfast this Friday about his career in both financial services and running the football club. I'd be looking forward to the section in which he reveals the secrets of the "Lansdown touch" - turning gold into base metals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, ploppy said: To not sack him and relegate us with a shiny new 27,000 seater stadium would be a more embarrassing managerial failure I would suspect. Time to set personal pride aside, admit it hasn't worked and roll the dice on someone new. If he doesn't then the accusations that he put his pride over the good of the club would be difficult to argue against. You're absolutely spot on but............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 7 hours ago, RumRed said: Or, Twirling passed the gags, (and Wispa it) just a new manager, because the current incumbent is a right Fruit and Nut Wispa was brought into the Cadbury's range when I was working at Fry's in the 70's and was made there, I worked on the Pascall Murray department and used to pick a few off the belts on the way to the canteen when on night shift, very much like Milky Way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Mike Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The contract extension was the most baffling things I've witnessed since LJ took over. SL needs to admit he got it wrong and pay the man off for the good of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 All Steve and board have to do is read this forum or social media to realise where the fans lie. Sack him or we're heading back to league one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, BCFC_Mike said: The contract extension was the most baffling things I've witnessed since LJ took over. SL needs to admit he got it wrong and pay the man off for the good of the club. Ok I am going to play devils advocate on this. This contract extension happend before we embarked on this awful run at which point LJ had come in February last year and spectacularly turned out season round, playing some of the best football I have seen at the gate for many a year till the season end. all of us on otib agreed that his summer transfer work was the best we have seen. we then embark on a fantastic first 3 months of the season and in the play off spots when contract gets offered. at this time lj is getting plenty of exposure in the media as being one of the brightest young managers in the game at the moment with a big future ahead of him. how do you know that lj was not being courted by bigger clubs at that time to take the role elsewhere? And was lansdown like most business owners looking to retain the services of one of its best employees? listen what has happend since has been disastrous and I am by no means a happy clapper but I could not even in my worst nightmares foresee this happening. All I am saying is that not everything is black and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Mike Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Ok I am going to play devils advocate on this. This contract extension happend before we embarked on this awful run at which point LJ had come in February last year and spectacularly turned out season round, playing some of the best football I have seen at the gate for many a year till the season end. all of us on otib agreed that his summer transfer work was the best we have seen. we then embark on a fantastic first 3 months of the season and in the play off spots when contract gets offered. at this time lj is getting plenty of exposure in the media as being one of the brightest young managers in the game at the moment with a big future ahead of him. how do you know that lj was not being courted by bigger clubs at that time to take the role elsewhere? And was lansdown like most business owners looking to retain the services of one of its best employees? listen what has happend since has been disastrous and I am by no means a happy clapper but I could not even in my worst nightmares foresee this happening. All I am saying is that not everything is black and white. I can assure you now, our transfer business, LJ would have had minimal say in around 90% of our signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Double decker. Sorry can't be arsed to think of a pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Slippin cider said: What has a hazelnut in every bite? Squirrel shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Red hot news- great Manager coming here from Galatasaray . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Red hot news- great Manager coming here from Galatasaray . ( Fry's Turkish Delight) In case it takes you too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 has he gone yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Do we have to turn everything into a word association game? We really are like kids trying to compete in a man's world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 50 minutes ago, The Hustler said: Can anyone provide a 'Riesen' how Johnson is still in a job? Perhaps it because too many people in the boardroom are living on the planet mars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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