slartibartfast Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 He was much more upbeat after losing than when we've won ! Good management IMHO . 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: He was much more upbeat after losing than when we've won ! Good management IMHO . ( and Dependent on your view of Pearson’s credentials of course )... Do you not think his absolutely noticeable upbeat in mood is a good sign Slart ? His voice , tone , mood have changed in last few weeks He appears to be relaxed , focused , enjoying it ..and ...only my reading .... quietly confident that we are on a good trajectory Edited September 15, 2022 by Sheltons Army 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Not surprising or weird I’d say. Every game that goes by his belief in this group will be growing. Last night was a potential banana skin where players could have hidden at 2-0 away to a top team. They didn’t and so, despite the loss, he will be even more positive after the game than before it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Content in the knowledge that hes got a squad that WILL compete this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 He felt like most of us did - we could have won that game and played really well. He knows he has a good team now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Weird in what way ? Good management imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 54 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Not surprising or weird I’d say. Every game that goes by his belief in this group will be growing. Last night was a potential banana skin where players could have hidden at 2-0 away to a top team. They didn’t and so, despite the loss, he will be even more positive after the game than before it In the last few years they would have done more than hid away, they would have crumbled and we could have been on the end of a 5 or 6. After pretty much being down and out after the mistakes, the attitude, energy, belief and commitment shone through, and the performance after the mistakes was really exceptional imo. Also it was against a side who will probably be promoted this season, and on their own patch. My worry now is the recovery for Saturday, and we may not see the same sort of levels. I am really hoping they can come close to repeating the energy levels of last night, but I am more fearful than last night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Monaghan Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Why was it weird? I felt so upbeat last night that we are finally moving in the right direction. We completely dominated a team that has just been relegated from the Prem. If it wasn’t for 2 awful mistakes, I feel like we’d have won the game. Very exciting times ahead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartockRed Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 We lost yes but he’s a proud man, just like I am and every City supporter should be this morning. Don’t think I’ve had this feeling since the Man City games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Sheltons Army said: ( and Dependent on your view of Pearson’s credentials of course )... Do you not think his absolutely noticeable upbeat in mood is a good sign Slart ? His voice , tone , mood have changed in last few weeks He appears to be relaxed , focused , enjoying it ..and ...only my reading .... quietly confident that we are on a good trajectory Absolutely right. He looks like a man who sees the elements he has been trying to instill finally kick in to place. Fine tuning needed of course, but that's the same with any club, but for the first time in a long time we look "a proposition". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 He deliberately doesnt show too much delight when we win, always trying to keep everyone grounded. Then not letting them get too down when we lose. A lot of managers preach this method but not all can practice what they preach 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, slartibartfast said: He was much more upbeat after losing than when we've won ! Good management IMHO . Nige is a proper manager and last nights post match comments reflect that perfectly. Only positive comments about how well City performed. No criticism of anything at all despite the loss - not many managers would have been so magnanimous in defeat. Nige has always been a leader. He was Captain of the Owls leading them to the League Cup (as was) win. The Foxes fans all love him as do the players that played under him - he’s an impressive guy and I’m delighted that he’s our manager. 8 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Imagine a certain manager's reaction in North Bristol if one of his defenders had made those two errors! He certainly has form for 'shooting from the lip tip'. Well managed Mr Pearson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Sir Geoff said: Weird in what way ? Good management imo. That's what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Ghost Rider said: Why was it weird? I felt so upbeat last night that we are finally moving in the right direction. We completely dominated a team that has just been relegated from the Prem. If it wasn’t for 2 awful mistakes, I feel like we’d have won the game. Very exciting times ahead. I was thinking in general terms, most managers would be downbeat after a loss, and all smiles after a win ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogue malone Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Sir Geoff said: Weird in what way ? Good management imo. Think Slarti may have meant Wired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 For the first time in a long time I don't fear this team will fold, or fail to produce in games back to back. I'm convinced the players believe in the style of football they are playing and if they stick to their guns goals and wins will come. Although it may seem easier after your team has won it is still no small thing that Dean Smith was full of praise for our approach and play last night. I don't want to get carried away (and I know Nigel won't) but I'm feeling good about my prediction of a 10th place finish right now, and we might even improve on that. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 I thought he looked well in his interview. Cheeky weekend away in the sun whilst the PNE game was off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 He is well aware that we have the player quality and the beginnings of a side who will probably finish between sixth and twelfth. Not good enough for promotion but we'll score enough goals to keep us well away from the lower end. I believe that he is well aware of his team's capabilities and defects in that should we creep into the play offs, it will help the experience of the squad for next season. I also think that he's very aware of our shortcomings that could destroy us if we did make it to the Prem this season. Wholesale changes in personnel in one summer is not a good way to stay up as team spirit could disappear. We may have to sell one to balance the books and also to give him enough to recruit a couple or three that would be "Prem ready". So a season now of ups and downs, winning unexpectedly and losing because of our own errors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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