HappyClapper Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 An interesting watch. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 His usual considered and balanced self. More informative comments and saying it as it is. A proper managers presser. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 That was a great press conference. For once there were some really good questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: That was a great press conference. For once there were some really good questions! I agree it was a big improvement, some of the interview questions of late remind me Alan Partridge interviewing Frances 2nd best racing driver - 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 A good listen, measured and sensible response to measured and sensible questions. As already said 11M for Semenyo, and he doesn’t know which player is being put up for the presser, which surprised me, but he clearly trusts whoever makes that decision (or doesn’t care). I think the unbeaten run and the clear on field progress has benefitted everyone including Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Malago Posted February 22, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 The most important piece of business in the summer will be extending his contract. 19 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 hours ago, HappyClapper said: An interesting watch. As always straight to the point & NO bs, thank God we have this man at this point in time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I like how he tries his best to be evasive then always ends up divulging loads. So we learn that Martin, Klose and Bentley were becoming disruptive... 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, mozo said: I like how he tries his best to be evasive then always ends up divulging loads. So we learn that Martin, Klose and Bentley were becoming disruptive... or at least not being as supportive to the overall squad needs. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 33 minutes ago, Davefevs said: or at least not being as supportive to the overall squad needs. But he did also give the example about disruptive children in a classroom... I posted before about Martin and Bentley. It's no surprise to me that we now seem more together now that they are no longer here. I think it was quite telling what Nige said about the investment of letting players leave... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: But he did also give the example about disruptive children in a classroom... I posted before about Martin and Bentley. It's no surprise to me that we now seem more together now that they are no longer here. I think it was quite telling what Nige said about the investment of letting players leave... He did indeed. You did, remember that…I’d also heard that Klose didn’t want to go out on loan. Yep, he’s done well to move on players, not easy in this climate…and he’s happy to suck up the risks of a small squad. Cornick’s interview today is a good listen too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: But he did also give the example about disruptive children in a classroom... I posted before about Martin and Bentley. It's no surprise to me that we now seem more together now that they are no longer here. I think it was quite telling what Nige said about the investment of letting players leave... Yep if Nige wanted to shut down speculation, that's a strange example to give! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) It always surprised me to hear Martin named as 'biggest moaner' and the like in club social media videos. I don't think he's necessarily the model pro many think/thought he was. Edited February 22, 2023 by Bouncearoundtheground 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Crackers Corner said: I agree it was a big improvement, some of the interview questions of late remind me Alan Partridge interviewing Frances 2nd best racing driver - I should have liked to have given you both a ‘Laugh’ and a ‘Thank You’, as I have never heard this before - I found it very amusing. Unfortunately, I am limited to one ‘Emoji’, so give you my thanks here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: It always surprised me to hear Martin named as 'biggest moaner' and the like in club social media videos. I don't think he's necessarily the model pro many think/thought he was. I always wondered what that was based on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: It always surprised me to hear Martin named as 'biggest moaner' and the like in club social media videos. I don't think he's necessarily the model pro many think/thought he was. I think he was pretty unhappy to be excluded from the squad after his efforts last season & so behaved accordingly. Was best for all parties that he moved on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: It always surprised me to hear Martin named as 'biggest moaner' and the like in club social media videos. I don't think he's necessarily the model pro many think/thought he was. Threw his toys out at Derby, didn’t he? I’m sure it ended badly in one of his loans from Derby also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Player wants to play Players doesn’t get picked to play Player feels a bit miffed = Chris Martin Whether he’s a model pro or not, human nature comes into it. It’s not really a surprise, least of all for Martin who has said he wants to keep playing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Player wants to play Players doesn’t get picked to play Player feels a bit miffed = Chris Martin Whether he’s a model pro or not, human nature comes into it. It’s not really a surprise, least of all for Martin who has said he wants to keep playing. I think the disruption of miffed player must have been pretty significant for Nige to have mentioned several times since January that moving players on has been a big plus. Reading between the lines, I think Nige had to put a case forward for the financial settlement and he is now publicly tipping his hat to the money men. I would also suggest that not all miffed players behave the same. Human nature will broadly apply, but we're all different humans. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Given the many injuries disrupting everything he's been building nd developing, you'd forgive him for feeling sorry for himself, but hey no, he just takes everything in his stride. Glad he's in control of our club. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, mozo said: I think the disruption of miffed player must have been pretty significant for Nige to have mentioned several times since January that moving players on has been a big plus. Reading between the lines, I think Nige had to put a case forward for the financial settlement and he is now publicly tipping his hat to the money men. I would also suggest that not all miffed players behave the same. Human nature will broadly apply, but we're all different humans. Agree, everyone is different, point I was making (badly ) is that Martin is a player who still wants to play, so not a huge surprise that he’s unhappy not to be included. Unlike someone like Andy King, who’s not playing either, but has different expectations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Agree, everyone is different, point I was making (badly ) is that Martin is a player who still wants to play, so not a huge surprise that he’s unhappy not to be included. Unlike someone like Andy King, who’s not playing either, but has different expectations. Oh, was your point more that Martin is only human and therefore being a bit huffy and distracting behind the scenes doesn't make him a bad person or even necessarily a bad professional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, mozo said: Oh, was your point more that Martin is only human and therefore being a bit huffy and distracting behind the scenes doesn't make him a bad person or even necessarily a bad professional? No….that a set of circumstances versus expectations can lead to disenfranchisement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hxj Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No….that a set of circumstances versus expectations can lead to disenfranchisement. Plus he was told that there was no new contract and the extension was not going to be taken up. He may well have turned down a better offer on a one year contract on the assumption that he would get 2 years at Ashton Gate. I can easily see how minor irritations start to cause issues in circumstances like this. One of the main reasons employers put those leaving on 'gardening leave' to stop the inevitable disruption. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Nige did say that martin was a long way off a first team place ( rightly so this season he wasn’t a patch of what he offered last year where to be fair he was decent on more than a few occasions ) did he not also say the Bentley was never gonna sign a contract , hence introducing Max and sticking to him even after a couple of wobbles . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, redkev said: Nige did say that martin was a long way off a first team place ( rightly so this season he wasn’t a patch of what he offered last year where to be fair he was decent on more than a few occasions ) did he not also say the Bentley was never gonna sign a contract , hence introducing Max and sticking to him even after a couple of wobbles . He said bentley was told he wasn’t going to be offered a contract . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: He said bentley was told he wasn’t going to be offered a contract . Was nige not impressed with Bents then or were his demands far to high ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, redkev said: Was nige not impressed with Bents then or were his demands far to high ? He didn’t say but don’t read anything into it . He wasn’t going to offered a contract simple as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, redkev said: Was nige not impressed with Bents then or were his demands far to high ? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, redkev said: Was nige not impressed with Bents then or were his demands far to high ? Bit of both. Bentley was high maintenence. Very outspoken. Plus he was captain and it would have been difficult to take that off of him without it causing issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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