RumRed Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, P'head Red said: Would it not just be Gerrards side publicising this not our side? Hence no connection to Hughton? I’m guessing this is the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 If Gerrard has turned us down, that's a win for us. Now let's get on with bringing in the right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 It’ll be Ryan Lowe! I know it you know everyone knows it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, P'head Red said: Would it not just be Gerrards side publicising this not our side? Hence no connection to Hughton? The fact this is a mcgreggor face exclusive, published whilst he's down the gate, would suggest its come from us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Feel like a weight has been lifted with that news. Would have been nice to have a high profile like Stevie G in BS3, but it’s still a massive risk and one we don’t necessarily need to make. Hughton is proven and is what we need, currently. Fingers crossed we can get him in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 One takeaway from this, Rangers fans are absolutely insufferable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, JonDolman said: I bet there's other big name ex players who have done as well or even better than Gerrard so I wonder if a big name ex player is what they are looking for. Why would they make that a policy mate? The best managers were not great players. But of course we are talking about Steve Lansdown who generally goes for under-qualified people ie. managers who have not taken a team to the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: If Gerrard has turned us down, that's a win for us. Now let's get on with bringing in the right man. Strange "win". You identify your number 1 target and he rejects you? That's rejection and a defeat. But you roll with the punches and move onto your next target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 If we miss out on Hughton, a proven winner at this level, because we fannied about trying to poach a completely unproven Gerrard, it will be the most Bristol City thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Delighted he has turned us down. Might have a cider to celebrate I had a cider earlier. I’m now going to dedicate its memory to this excellent news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Who said he's turned it down ? Anyone with any REAL knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Seneca the Younger said: Classic ex b We hope so, how confident are you? Pretty confident a deal with him is "oven-ready" and so barring any slip-ups or ******* Poch agreeing to join us, Hoots must be next inline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: Pretty confident a deal with him is "oven-ready" and so barring any slip-ups or ******* Poch agreeing to join us, Hoots must be next inline. At least Johnson isn't negotiating this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hughton please, just get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: If we miss out on Hughton, a proven winner at this level, because we fannied about trying to poach a completely unproven Gerrard, it will be the most Bristol City thing ever. And let's be honest, not surprising in the slightest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Interesting he's heard it while at Ashton Gate though, no source stated as yet either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Can imagine the scenario, Stevie g has telephoned Gregor g to tell him, sorry mate I wont be taking the job at Bristol! Absolute garbage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 He might not have been offered anything, maybe the rumours were annoying his current employer so came out and put it to bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: If we miss out on Hughton, a proven winner at this level, because we fannied about trying to poach a completely unproven Gerrard, it will be the most Bristol City thing ever. How true. I hope Hughton isn't peed off. I can imagine what he would be thinking about us, going for an unproven prospect based on Lansdown's gut instinct, rather than on consultation with those who have what he doesn't - football knowledge. Appointing managers is thr most important job he has. So far he has bollocksed it up with one exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Shockwave said: Who said he's turned it down ? Anyone with any REAL knowledge Gregor wouldn’t say it with such certainty if he didn’t know for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Never nice to be "turned down". However, in this instance I'm relieved. Not the right appointment for us. Good luck to Gerrard and we move on. Let's hope we haven't let the right man slip through our fingers. As others have said, that would be "very City"! To the Premiership and beyond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 It won’t be uncommon for a manager to accept a role after another manager has turned down the role ( or for a club to refuse permission for their manager to be approached). Hughton has been in football long enough to know that. If he turns us down out of principle and takes, for example, the Brum job, I would be hugely surprised! That said, it Probably won’t be Hughton anyway. I’m expecting a left field appointment now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 How often does Gregor get things right? No one will confirm what he claims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Great news if true! Someone like Hughton, Jokanovic or Cook- I'd be very happy with one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 His source was Duncan Castles apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, southvillekiddy said: How true. I hope Hughton isn't peed off. I can imagine what he would be thinking about us, going for an unproven prospect based on Lansdown's gut instinct, rather than on consultation with those who have what he doesn't - football knowledge. Appointing managers is thr most important job he has. So far he has bollocksed it up with one exception. I think he’s been around the block enough to know that very often it’s not the first choice or unanimous choice that ultimately gets the job. If he wants the job and the money’s right I’m sure he’ll be more than happy to accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Shockwave said: How often does Gregor get things right? No one will confirm what he claims This was his tweet earlier today so based on his latest revelation, you can make your own mind up..... Gregor MacGregor @GeeMacGee CEO Mark Ashton writes in tonight’s match programme that the search for a new #BristolCity head coach continues via that ‘rigorous interview process’. Our understanding is there is still nothing close. Not expecting any further official news on the process today either. 1:24 pm · 22 Jul 2020·Twitter for iPhone 6 Retweets and comments 50 Likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 The absence of Gregor's ubiquitous "we understand" caveat suggests he is 100% confident of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, warbie_118 said: His source is some times reporters podcast that Bristol live understands to be correct... Yes and when it is that’s how he words it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, nellie said: His source was Duncan Castles apparently Yes, and the tweet from Duncan Castles saying that Gerrard wasn’t interested was 1700ish yesterday. How did that slip through the net until now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Shockwave said: How often does Gregor get things right? No one will confirm what he claims He’s a journalistic with a reputation to uphold. Look how he’s worded it. Not gonna be that definite and leave himself open to ridicule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonG666 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hopefully this thread will be closed down soon if this is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I always analyse the messaging and interests me that the club would be happy for rejection to be made public. Is that because they want to show the fans that they tried? Or was it being leaked from Gerrard's side as a symbol of his loyalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonG666 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, mozo said: I always analyse the messaging and interests me that the club would be happy for rejection to be made public. Is that because they want to show the fans that they tried? Or was it being leaked from Gerrard's side as a symbol of his loyalty? Either way it doesn't look like Gerrard will be our man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 33 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Strange "win". You identify your number 1 target and he rejects you? That's rejection and a defeat. But you roll with the punches and move onto your next target. Steve Lansdowns Number 1 target....is a lot different to Bristol City supporters Number 1 target. I am relieved he has turned us down. IMHO we need experience at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 In reality I think the cost of both Gerrard and a Translator for him would just be too much in these unprecedented times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 36 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: If we miss out on Hughton, a proven winner at this level, because we fannied about trying to poach a completely unproven Gerrard, it will be the most Bristol City thing ever. Lest we forget the Nketiah saga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, Shockwave said: Who said he's turned it down ? Anyone with any REAL knowledge Very reliable source is a Times journalist, who apparently has plenty of credibility....can't say I am surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: Gregor has a piece now on BristolLive now saying the source is The transfer market guru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, warbie_118 said: His source is some times reporters podcast that Bristol live understands to be correct... Gregor’s source is the Daily Record’s podcast. The guys name is Duncan Castles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: The absence of Gregor's ubiquitous "we understand" caveat suggests he is 100% confident of this. Bristol Live understands is used twice in the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, eric04 said: Gregor’s source is the Daily Record’s podcast. The guys name is Duncan Castles. Specifically this podcast. The matter is discussed from about 46:30. https://www.spreaker.com/user/12250300/newcastle-takeover-every-question-answer 1 minute ago, Lrrr said: Bristol Live understands is used twice in the full article Yes, but not in Gregor's tweet. He usually uses it in the tweet itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, chucky said: Gregor has a piece now on BristolLive now saying the source is The transfer market guru. I thought he told us this about a week ago ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I'm glad if it's true. Who wants to be known as Steven Gerrard's Bristol City for starters... Joking aside... finding a coach/manager that will agree to fit in with our set up will be a hard task after LJ. From an owner's point of view it was the perfect scenario. I feel the goal posts may have to move towards what the manager wants a little, to get what's going to move us forward. If Gerrard turned us down..was it because we are BCFC, or because of our conditions? Or did we turn him down as found not to our liking after interview...if he did. Any coach coming in will have his way of working. Will that coincide with working with MA and our present coaching staff? Will we want to keep what we've got in place? Will a new manager want his own staff? I think these questions are what will decide who comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I think he simply wants to stay put as he has unfinished business with Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Excellent news. All aboard the Hughton train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 39 minutes ago, chucky said: Gregor has a piece now on BristolLive now saying the source is The transfer market guru. For now we’ll go on living separate lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, Ron Swanson said: Excellent news. All aboard the Hughton train Might not be interested now. Cue the announcement at half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I don't think you can fault the board for identifying their number 1 choice and go for broke to get him. It had to be someone, and if SG fitted the bill, so be it. If anything I say fair play. He was a big target and we will never know how close we actually came. Draw a line under it and move on. Like I have said in previous posts, this job actually should be on radars of managers 2 or 3 years ago were out of our reach. As far as wages are concerned, if we can agree a punt on player will probably cost $1-2 million then spending this on a managers wages, should not be off putting. With a transfer window looming, I would imagine that MA has already identified the players he wants and the players he will move on. Another assumption is that the new man will probably have to fall in line with those decisions, the longer this goes on the more relevant this statement will become. Its a process and very complex one at that. Hold on to your hats I say, this is far from over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said: If we miss out on Hughton, a proven winner at this level, because we fannied about trying to poach a completely unproven Gerrard, it will be the most Bristol City thing ever. My thoughts exactly. It’s Gray, Gayle and Nketiah all over again. Faffing about chasing unrealistic targets who show no signs of wanting to come here rather than focusing on realistic and sensible options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 55 minutes ago, Ron Swanson said: Excellent news. All aboard the Hughton train While we were on Platform 1 waiting for Gerrard to pull in, I fear The Hughton Express might have been and gone from Platform 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Lez said: Why the **** would SG leave rangers for Bristol city. Bizarre the whole thing. I wouldn't say it was bizarre, its more of statement of A) How far we have come as club. B) Nails on the superiority of the Championship over the SPL. SG has demonstrated his loyalty throughout his career, I didn't think he would leave Rangers for us, he wants to see the job through. Far enough. I don't have a problem with the club trying to get the man that might be out of their reach, rather someone who would say yes straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I'm happy he wont be coming to BS3. I'd take Chris Hughton, Alex Neil or Big Mick over him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthStand Sandwich Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 It's easy... Too much of a risk to Gerard if he fails in a championship club compared to the relative east of a 2team league.... Anything that ruins his path to Liverpool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lez said: An interesting take.... Rangers....probably not even in the top 40 biggest clubs in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lez said: Well it's a statement of how far we HAVENT come because he is not interested! Big difference between considering an offer and being not interested. Obvious but needed pointing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, Lez said: An interesting take.... So big they don't even need an 'R'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lez said: Well it's a statement of how far we HAVENT come because he is not interested! Disagree. It's a statement of how far we have come because he was a target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, WayOutWest said: Disagree. It's a statement of how far we have come because he was a target. or is it a statement of how far Rangers have dropped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, Sweeneys Penalties said: or is it a statement of how far Rangers have dropped? Probably. However apparently they are one of the biggest clubs in Europe :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 22, 2020 Admin Share Posted July 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, billywedlock said: Well . SG must have shown some interest in the role so the question would be why we could but conclude it . His demands or our demands ? Why? Apart from press talk and twitter he's always stated he wasn't interested. Sadly with social media people believe too many things as being fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 22, 2020 Admin Share Posted July 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, WayOutWest said: Probably. However apparently they are one of the biggest clubs in Europe The funnier thing was that many saw us on a par with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Red_Alligator said: Never nice to be "turned down". However, in this instance I'm relieved. Not the right appointment for us. Good luck to Gerrard and we move on. To the Premiership and beyond! .... I think you’re fixated on Gerrard, he’s a manager in the Premiership already - our top tier ain’t called that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_C Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 44 minutes ago, billywedlock said: though hearing publicly someone turned us down is poor from someone in that loop and would make it slightly uncomfortable if someone knows they are second or third choice . Think you can talk your way around this pretty easily. If, and i've no idea if it's the case but let's say theoretically, terms had been agreed with Hughton, you simply say to him that he was one of the final few names in the frame, discussions with the others have concluded and he was the preferred candidate. Gerrard could have been the number one target but we could have failed, and it could have become public, to come to terms with Hughton. You're establishing if an agreement can be reached, not offering someone the job. That's the line, if needed, at least.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Can we reign in the SG circle jerk. It will be an absolute miracle if SL can prise him away from the Rangers job. SG has literally got nothing to lose up there and far more at risk taking on an a bang average championship club. Gonna be embarrassing having a longer thread for the guy who didn’t even get the job. Can see the parallels with the Rugby and admire it but who the Fudge let it be known publicly he’s our main target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Would have been fun, but a massive risk, expensive wages. Also fear we would become the team to beat and "Steven Gerrard's Bristol city" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, Red Alert said: Can we reign in the SG circle jerk. It will be an absolute miracle if SL can prise him away from the Rangers job. SG has literally got nothing to lose up there and far more at risk taking on an a bang average championship club. Gonna be embarrassing having a longer thread for the guy who didn’t even get the job. Can see the parallels with the Rugby and admire it but who the Fudge let it be known publicly he’s our main target. I don’t think anyone did. It has all been paper talk and at no point has anyone from city commented on it. dont get me wrong. It appears like he was our first choice but we never made it public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, YGBjammy said: Would have been fun, but a massive risk, expensive wages. Also fear we would become the team to beat and "Steven Gerrard's Bristol city" Absolutely! Can't think off anything worse than all the vain bollocks putting a name before the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Red Alert said: Can we reign in the SG circle jerk. I might regret asking this but how would this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, Hare Island said: I might regret asking this but how would this work? You stop getting your Johnson’s out for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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