A Salutary Lesson

[Silvio Dante]

Early days at Birmingham for Wayne Rooney, who replaced a manager blues fans didn’t want to see sacked. But the fact is that in such a circumstance the new boss is rarely afforded time, and this is pretty much the anticipated reaction.

Now, what does the Blues scenario remind you of?

 

[BUTOR]

Was there even the slightest show of support towards NP yesterday? I'd expect the new manager to get a polite smattering of applause

[Galley is our king]

Yes...

[Supersonic Robin]

Seems a bit dramatic to be giving a manager that kind of abuse after 2 games in charge! 

[One Team]

14 minutes ago, BUTOR said:

Was there even the slightest show of support towards NP yesterday? I'd expect the new manager to get a polite smattering of applause

The singing section sang his name constantly for about 20 minutes of the first half. 

[BUTOR]

5 minutes ago, One Team said:

The singing section sang his name constantly for about 20 minutes of the first half. 

fair enough, didn't hear it

[lenred]

9 minutes ago, One Team said:

The singing section sang his name constantly for about 20 minutes of the first half. 

And the south stand (well those that sing in there anyway!) 

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

33 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Early days at Birmingham for Wayne Rooney, who replaced a manager blues fans didn’t want to see sacked. But the fact is that in such a circumstance the new boss is rarely afforded time, and this is pretty much the anticipated reaction. 

Now what does the Blues scenario remind you of?

 

 

Dunno but Birmingham have had four separate Managers since NP joined City who is the second longest serving Manager in the Championship.

Bristol City have had 3 managers in coming up to 8 years which is one of the lowest managerial turnovers in the EFL/Premier League.

For all the criticism that can be aimed at SL, trigger happy is not one of them.

[Sir Geoff]

Brilliant, love it. Eustace doing a fine job and is pushed out for a 'glamour' coach with no credentials / allegiance to Birmingham. Eff the board and all that.

[Old Rascal]

45 minutes ago, lenred said:

And the south stand (well those that sing in there anyway!) 

For the first time in a while, it seemed most of the South Stand joined in with "Nigel Pearson's Cider Army". NP even mentioned it post match.

[Mr Popodopolous]

1 hour ago, BUTOR said:

fair enough, didn't hear it

Sound doesn't travel that well depending on where you are in the ground.

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Sound doesn't travel that well depending on where you are in the ground.

Exactly. I thought they were singing " Pie gel's fearsome wider sarnie" which I thought odd at the time.

[supercidered]

3 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

Early days at Birmingham for Wayne Rooney, who replaced a manager blues fans didn’t want to see sacked. But the fact is that in such a circumstance the new boss is rarely afforded time, and this is pretty much the anticipated reaction.

Now, what does the Blues scenario remind you of?

 

A little bit of context here.

It isn't just the 2 loses in a row. The blokes shouting at Rooney are still upset from when Rooney was firing in to their Nan.

[PHILINFRANCE]

And, of course, Birmingham have form for this - think Zola.

[Open End Numb Legs]

I would say he has had too much naan recently.

[Better Red]

Could lose the next three as very difficult games - that would make 5 straight defeats on the trot. Would make it interesting. 
 

Big if but very possible they than have Sheff Weds at home lose that and he would be gone.

Not sure what odds for him to be gone by end of November

[Red_Alligator]

3 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said:

Exactly. I thought they were singing " Pie gel's fearsome wider sarnie" which I thought odd at the time.

So true. As a boy, I often found myself confused as to why fans in the old East End would sing "Terry Cooper's going on holiday!" .

[Street red]

8 hours ago, lenred said:

And the south stand (well those that sing in there anyway!) 

We did

[Rocking Red Cyril]

9 hours ago, BUTOR said:

Was there even the slightest show of support towards NP yesterday? I'd expect the new manager to get a polite smattering of applause

What new manager 

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

3 hours ago, Red_Alligator said:

So true. As a boy, I often found myself confused as to why fans in the old East End would sing "Terry Cooper's going on holiday!" .

My favourite was my son at 6yrs old telling everyone that the fans were singing:

"The referee's a whacker"

[redkev]

5 hours ago, Better Red said:

Could lose the next three as very difficult games - that would make 5 straight defeats on the trot. Would make it interesting. 
 

Big if but very possible they than have Sheff Weds at home lose that and he would be gone.

Not sure what odds for him to be gone by end of November

Just hope Sheffield weds have won a game by the time they play is - you know what would happen don’t you

[Galley is our king]

9 hours ago, BUTOR said:

fair enough, didn't hear it

Well I heard it from the Lansdown, where were you?

[BUTOR]

26 minutes ago, Galley is our king said:

Well I heard it from the Lansdown, where were you?

Dolman A. Hear nothing but away fans 

[Super]

9 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Sound doesn't travel that well depending on where you are in the ground.

It was drowned out by Ipswich fans. In E33 didn't hear our fans once until late in the game.

Edited October 26, 2023 by Super

[Curr Avon]

10 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

Early days at Birmingham for Wayne Rooney, who replaced a manager blues fans didn’t want to see sacked. But the fact is that in such a circumstance the new boss is rarely afforded time, and this is pretty much the anticipated reaction.

Now, what does the Blues scenario remind you of?

 

When Ringo replaced Pete Best?

[Curr Avon]

33 minutes ago, redkev said:

Just hope Sheffield weds have won a game by the time they play is - you know what would happen don’t you

We'll beat them? Do I win a prize?

[Sleepy1968]

4 hours ago, Red_Alligator said:

So true. As a boy, I often found myself confused as to why fans in the old East End would sing "Terry Cooper's going on holiday!" .

He had a caravan at Brean. Fair play TC.

[Superjack]

6 hours ago, Better Red said:

Could lose the next three as very difficult games - that would make 5 straight defeats on the trot. Would make it interesting. 
 

Big if but very possible they than have Sheff Weds at home lose that and he would be gone.

Not sure what odds for him to be gone by end of November

 

Edited October 26, 2023 by Superjack
Sorry, thought you were talking about City.

[ralphindevon]

I know a few Birmingham fans who weren’t over happy with Eustace saying the football was a hard, dour watch a lot of the time.

The few times I saw them I think they may have had a point but after escaping relegation for a few seasons you’d think they’d just be pleased to be challenging nearer the top.

Having said that the same supporters weren’t keen on Rooney taking over, maybe they just like a good moan.

[redkev]

1 hour ago, Curr Avon said:

We'll beat them? Do I win a prize?

Ummmm I wouldn’t be so sure