Rossi the Robin Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Waconda Forever! Haha beat me to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Getting rid of Nige would be absolutely peak Lansdown. For all his billions he really is quite insensible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Getting rid of Nige would be absolutely peak Lansdown. For all his billions he really is quite insensible. Good word, I've never used it before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) Interesting views being expressed on Nige’s tenure with references to ‘brilliant’, ‘outstanding’, amongst others. For me, as one of his more consistent supporters (with a little wobble last Dec/Jan), he’s done very well, but it has not been an exceptional performance. I like him, like his style of management, his focus and media style and how he’s adapted to being a ‘team player’, rather than a bit of a maverick. I see merit in retaining his services, greatly so, if we are competing for the play-off places come Xmas. I can though see why the Lansdown’s have delayed any offer - what if we had lost against Cov - it was a close run thing - and that was followed by defeats against Ipswich and Cardiff, with the squad displaying the same old deficiencies? This forum would be an entirely place… with the Lansdown's no doubt being accused of backing a ‘failing’ manager. What I can’t understand is why - as Nige implies - there has been no communication with him regarding the position on his performance targets/ new contract from above. That’s not just unsettling for Nige but the entire off-field coaching/support team. If we aren’t careful, the backroom staff - with job uncertainty - will start looking elsewhere for jobs and the whole of the last 3 years hard work will start unravelling. With the interview, Nige has deliberately forced the Lansdown’s hand. Let’s hope that works - although from past outcomes I fear the worst - and there is some communication from them to him, and us, about their strategy as this uncertainty breeds discontent. We need to know why the delay and how long a decision will take on the manager’s contract, why none of the Alex money was made available to Nige and why our CEO disappeared so suddenly, how the the new structure works and is deemed an improvement on previous. Could all have quite plausible explanations…..so let’s be having you Steve. Edited October 23, 2023 by RedRock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Gabriella said: If he goes go I’m assuming this season will be the last of James, King and potentially Weimann. Take me dancing, when this happens, promise? 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, mozo said: We're not scintillating currently, but despite injury troubles and not being at our best, only 2 Championship teams have conceded fewer goals so far this season Agree with much of your post. We also have major rolling injuries whixh means we have to compromise on how we play a bit. Let's see how scintillating some of the top sides or top 10 sides perhaps, no Ipswich especially if they have 5, 6, occasionally even 9 players out week in week out. Perhaps Leicester would have a strong enough squad to stay top anyway but not many others. Edited October 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Take me dancing, when this happens, promise? Well clearly Somethin’s bugging Nige, Something ain’t right as he was told not to play Andy King last night… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Take me dancing, when this happens, promise? Perhaps he's 'Going to a Go Go' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Well clearly Somethin’s bugging Nige, Something ain’t right as he was told not to play Andy King last night… Where has it been said that he was told not to play King last night? What was quoted was that it had happened previously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRed Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 If this is Tinnion vs Pearson then unfortunately there’s only going to be one winner in Lansdown’s eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 44 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Christ sake, it’s comments like this which really show which people understand football. Just because Farke went to Norwich as a former number 2 on the continent, someone like that must be exciting and a probable success. In what world is “yeah but he’s a ex Bundesliga number 2” a measure of excitement over other candidates? Clue - it isn’t. I’m bloody sick of people saying “we need a progressive foreign manager” (and this isn’t a xenophobic thing) as if it’s a silver bullet. It’s not. It’s the next shiny new thing people who don’t understand football like to say to try and make themselves look clever (Hello Ryan Dilks…) I’ll tell you who’s an exciting appointment that would galvanise the fanbase. Nigel Pearson. This thread proves that. Fantastic Post Absolutely nailed it The ‘Oh look that German / French / Spanish coach has had some success , that’s the future .....quick ...find one........ charge’ brigade through football amazes me and makes me laugh. Its what the FA themselves did for years Your last sentence is simple , so true , and absolutely smashes it 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, spudski said: Where has it been said that he was told not to play King last night? What was quoted was that it had happened previously... Clearly Spud, you are not a student of the works of Mr Michael… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Fantastic Post Absolutely nailed it The ‘Oh look that German / French / Spanish coach has had some success , that’s the future .....quick ...find one........ charge’ brigade through football amazes me and makes me laugh. Its what the FA themselves did for years Your last sentence is simple , so true , and absolutely smashes it Nigel is the Messiah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said: Clearly Spud, you are not a student of the works of Mr Michael… Clearly...woosh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Gabriella said: Nigel is the Messiah. He's not. He's a very naughty boy. (had to be quick). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Just now, supercidered said: He's not. He's a very naughty boy. (had to be quick). He could lose the next 10 games and some people on here would be demanding a new 5 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Gabriella said: He could lose the next 10 games and some people on here would be demanding a new 5 year deal. He won't though will he ? And isn't that what the fawned over LJ did to get a nice shiny new 4 yr deal. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Gabriella said: Nigel is the Messiah. No womble , he’s not the ‘Messiah’ , as I’ve previously pointed out over the last 3 years , Hes just possibly the best , proven manager , or certainly in the conversation , that we’ve had in the last 40/50 years considering the job he’s done with all context , and the level he’s done / doing it at , whilst introducing and using our own, something no one has done to anywhere nearthe same level since Dicks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gabriella said: He could lose the next 10 games and some people on here would be demanding a new 5 year deal. It worked for Lee Johnson. 2 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Sir Geoff said: What the heck is that ? Something from a kids santa wish list ? Steve has more of a track record of inside of the box managerial appointments with Tins, Keef, Deano etc .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Sheltons Army said: No womble , he’s not the ‘Messiah’ , as I’ve previously pointed out over the last 3 years , Hes just possibly the best , proven manager , or certainly in the conversation , that we’ve had in the last 40/50 years considering the job he’s done with all context , and the level he’s done / doing it at , whilst introducing and using our own, something no one has done to anywhere nearthe same level since Dicks I think you’re going OTT. Sorry. Done a good job, but not much more. 3 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: He won't though will he ? And isn't that what the fawned over LJ did to get a nice shiny new 4 yr deal. Can’t remember a single person agreeing with that deal, I certainly didn’t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, bearded_red said: It worked for Lee Johnson. I still say , shunning Pearson will be the worst football decision made by the Club in the last 50 years There are a few in contention lagging just behind and THAT was one of them - unbelievable in fact, tbf the Lansdowns have a few contenders but shunning Pearson will surpass them for me 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gabriella said: I think you’re going OTT. Sorry. Done a good job, but not much more. Are you basing your view purely on results? If you look at what he's done for the club, as a whole, especially with little money to spend, and instruction to blood academy players, and the way he's got the whole club working as one, and has the respect of players and fans, galvanised the Club, he's done a fantastic job. 12 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: No womble , he’s not the ‘Messiah’ , as I’ve previously pointed out over the last 3 years , Hes just possibly the best , proven manager , or certainly in the conversation , that we’ve had in the last 40/50 years considering the job he’s done with all context , and the level he’s done / doing it at , whilst introducing and using our own, something no one has done to anywhere nearthe same level since Dicks DICKS OUT !!! (Sorry all. I'm in a very childish mood today) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: I still say , shunning Pearson will be the worst football decision made by the Club in the last 50 years There are a few in contention lagging just behind and THAT was one of them - unbelievable in fact, tbf the Lansdowns have a few contenders but shunning Pearson will surpass them for me Totally agree, it will be the dumbest decision he’s made yet which really is saying something. Absolute joke of a football club, and it’s long stopped being funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, spudski said: Are you basing your view purely on results? If you look at what he's done for the club, as a whole, especially with little money to spend, and instruction to blood academy players, and the way he's got the whole club working as one, and has the respect of players and fans, galvanised the Club, he's done a fantastic job. No I’m basing on everything. The biggest positive has been the academy players coming through - my view is that an additional deal would be reasonable….I can also see the view that he does done a good job of doing the nasty stuff, see how the next few months go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 If we're looking to fill the managerial slot any time soon, I would go for the next best, fair dinkum Aussie footy manager out there after Ange Poste-whatsisname. Before someone else does this and are promoted to the PL under him. Failing that, a Spaniard. Or an Argy. Or an Aussie with some Spanish/Argy in him, and a bit of German. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, spudski said: Are you basing your view purely on results? If you look at what he's done for the club, as a whole, especially with little money to spend, and instruction to blood academy players, and the way he's got the whole club working as one, and has the respect of players and fans, galvanised the Club, he's done a fantastic job. What makes me laugh , from a luckily few dissenters , the response is It’s not about purely results , and Oh yes I accept he’s done a really good job sorting out the mess , but let’s see ..........how the next few .......results .......go ‘ 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: I still say , shunning Pearson will be the worst football decision made by the Club in the last 50 years There are a few in contention lagging just behind and THAT was one of them - unbelievable in fact, tbf the Lansdowns have a few contenders but shunning Pearson will surpass them for me Totally agree Shelts. I'm quite a pragmatic bloke in most things including City. However, I would properly lose my sh!t if the 'hierarchy' f@ck this one up. We have a chance as a club to build on some solid foundations for the first time in a long time. That is down to NP. If they can't see that and they think that starting all over again is a better option. Then we my friends are back to square one yet again! 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, cotswoldred2 said: Let me try and clarify the situation.... Nigel has a health issue, which probably reduces his capacity to manage. SL obviously is not going to extend his contract whilst there is doubt. Forget the past, future, this is the here and now position. And that seems a fairly sensible position to take, in the here and now. However, I'm afraid the conversation within the club has moved on from the "shall we give him a new contract" question, to the "how and when are we going to relieve Nigel of his duties, and who are we going to replace him with?" questions. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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