chinapig Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 25 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I'm as pissed of with the ownership as many of us are. The governance is cack, the communication is cack, the off field stuff is a mees. But. Look at Pearson's history as well. It's not exactly unusual for Pearson to end up falling out with the owners of the club he manages at. He often ends up leaving due to falling out with owners. Leicester and Mandaric, Leicester again with the thing with his son, Derby and Morris, he's got a track record. That doesn't mean he's the problem, but it means it's not exactly a surprise that there's an issue. I'd suggest the names Mandaric and Morris tell their own story. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, One Team said: That’s a “back me or sack me” statement alright. A dig at Radio Bristol too and getting an interview with SL and asking him the questions; or indeed SL and him speaking publicly. Worries me that the relationship between Nige and the hierarchy has broken down otherwise why would Nige go public when we, as a club, keep this stuff behind closed doors. Madness to let Nige walk, absolute madness. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 32 minutes ago, RobImps said: Been a long term reader on here without ever signing up or commenting. However... This was worth the signing up and getting involved. Surely about time we on the terraces were physically heard with our support for big Nige? Doesn't have to be original or witty... But a loud, repetitive chorus of support week in/out is hard to be ignored. Think he's done a really solid job without the slightest bit of public support from SL or the board ( a question which should be asked to those in charge... If ever there available and public!) Welcome to the forum Mrs Pearson 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Worries me that the relationship between Nige and the hierarchy has broken down otherwise why would Nige go public when we, as a club, keep this stuff behind closed doors. Madness to let Nige walk, absolute madness. I just wonder if this started based on the way that Scott got sold, if I recall the news that he could go and speak to Bournemouth broke on the night of a midweek game where NP seemed not to be aware that the deal had been agreed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Could always vote for King as player of the match to answer whoever questioned why he started… 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I'm sorry Steve, but whilst I really appreciate everything you've done for this club, it is now time to leave. You are a custodian of the club, us fans are the true owners. The fans have made their feelings very clear about Pearson and yet you continue to fail to extend his contract and despite the significant cost savings and profit he has made, failed to give him a decent budget. Without Pearson we'd be a league one club, probably breaching ffp. As it is we are 1 point off the play offs with a 20 odd million nest egg. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, IAmNick said: Would love to see some public support of Nige in the ground on Wednesday night. Don't really care what format it takes - banner, song, whatever. if he lasts that long 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I've tried to remain neutral on this SL wants Nigel out the club subject for a while now.. but there is without doubt terrible treatment dished out from someone in the hierarchy above him. It's insane to treat him in this way. He's galvanised this team with one arm tied behind his back, selling key players and cutting the wage bill substantially. Whilst at the same time built a brilliant culture within the club and made steady progress year on year. We really need to show our support for Nige, he's a huge asset to us. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Been saying this for ages but nothing ever happens. I don’t think we appreciate Nige enough… Yet we were singing ‘Johnson bounce around’ to the biggest fraud in football. I sit in W13 in the Lansdown and will also probably be quite grumpy by 8pm on Weds so if someone else can do all the work to make it happen that'd be smashing tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I thought something was up driving home waiting for Pearson's after match interview on radio bristol and then I see this thread soon as I get in now I'm totally p***ed off.Was only saying during the game about Pearson's contract and how it needs sorting out, It can't do the players any good not knowing who's boss next season. Least our owner has in name on the stand!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 @phantom the next time you meet with the club, could you please ask wtf is going on with the lack of communication with the fans? Can you ask why Steve didn't do his normal radio Bristol phone in and why he has not met with US for many years, yet holds a q&a with the rugby fans? Thank you in advance. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 18 minutes ago, Davefevs said: What a time to be taking a break from posting! (I didn’t post this, scroll on by) Almost started a thread this morning about you. hope all is well. 18 minutes ago, Davefevs said: What a time to be taking a break from posting! (I didn’t post this, scroll on by) Almost started a thread this morning about you. hope all is well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Never has a topic had such a united fan response 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 The most Bristol City thing to do look like we are doing something actually very slowly on a very tight budget to build a team that fights and will give us a chance of pushing for the playoffs and then press the reset button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Never has a topic had such a united fan response The warmth of the hand driers came pretty close. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Never has a topic had such a united fan response Means absolutely **** all if nothing gets done on Wednesday night, completely meaningless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted October 21, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I’ve always been mostly supportive of SL, well, not some of his appointments, but a few years back he seemed genuinely interested in the club, I wonder if it feels more like a burden than a pleasure now, if so maybe it’s time to move on, but I hope if he does sell up, due diligence and a proper fit and proper person check is completed, so we don’t end up with some asset stripping charlatan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 FBC Podcast Live Stream Recording at 9.00 AM Sunday Support for Pearson is growing within the fanbase but would sentiment have been different had we lost convincingly which on another day we could have done. With a quarter of the season gone we're well and truly in the play off mix but then at least another 12 clubs would say the same with Leicester & Ipswich already building daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. DaveP, Ian Gay, Neil Sutton & Mark Tovey will assess the impact of Nige's post match comments This is a link to the live stream 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 minute ago, nellie said: The most Bristol City thing to do look like we are doing something actually very slowly on a very tight budget to build a team that fights and will give us a chance of pushing for the playoffs and then press the reset button And not just building a team, but doing so with lots of youth - something Lansdown has been banging on about for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Just now, BUTOR said: Means absolutely **** all if nothing gets done on Wednesday night, completely meaningless Just about the say the same. Can we just not be sleepy old Bristol City for once and be a bit vocal about this? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 minute ago, headhunter said: FBC Podcast Live Stream Recording at 9.00 AM Sunday Support for Pearson is growing within the fanbase but would sentiment have been different had we lost convincingly which on another day we could have done. With a quarter of the season gone we're well and truly in the play off mix but then at least another 12 clubs would say the same with Leicester & Ipswich already building daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. DaveP, Ian Gay, Neil Sutton & Mark Tovey will assess the impact of Nige's post match comments This is a link to the live stream Certainly worth you covering this thread mate will be a great listen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, nellie said: The most Bristol City thing to do look like we are doing something actually very slowly on a very tight budget to build a team that fights and will give us a chance of pushing for the playoffs and then press the reset button Don't you mean self destruct button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Sleepy1968 said: Don't you mean self destruct button? Im still a fan lets not be so pessimistic and have a little hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Play really bad first half Score and be leading first half Second half compete Get over the line with a underserved win Come out ground buzzing with 3 points Hear interview Feel deflated Read forum feel worse Somehow turn great result into a negative Bristol City FC 7 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 for once its nice everyone calling for a manager to stay that is rare on here after a win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Arrgggghhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, headhunter said: Support for Pearson is growing within the fanbase but would sentiment have been different had we lost convincingly which on another day we could have done. Not sure that even comes into the conversation as we didn't lose convincingly. We beat last seasons beaten play off finalists with a huge amount of grit and determination whilst lacking in numbers and whilst not at our best, that should be the focus. We've lost games where we should have convincingly won. It's rare for us to get points out of games when we don't deserve them. I think we should focus on that positive because the likelihood is that we will not be at out best every week. Edited October 21, 2023 by W-S-M Seagull 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Surely Tinnion wants Nige to stay too, he must know full well how the fans feel, and he can see how the club has been dragged back to a competitive level on a shoestring after years of shite. If the Lansdowns let Pearson walk, I don't think they'll ever be forgiven. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted October 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Just now, W-S-M Seagull said: Not sure that even comes into the conversation as we didn't lose convincingly. We beat last seasons beaten play off finalists with a huge amount of grit and determination whilst lacking in numbers and whilst not at our best, that should be the focus. Coupled with the fact that Coventry are a side who sold their Crown Jewels, however Robins was actually allowed to spend what he brought in. Spent the best part of £12m in the summer. Yet mustered one shot on target against our papered up side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: I’ve always been mostly supportive of SL, well, not some of his appointments, but a few years back he seemed genuinely interested in the club, I wonder if it feels more like a burden than a pleasure now, if so maybe it’s time to move on, but I hope if he does sell up, due diligence and a proper fit and proper person check is completed, so we don’t end up with some asset stripping charlatan. I don't think Steve ever recovered from the Ashton/Johnson era. That was his last big push and now he's quite clearly not into it anymore 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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