Thank you Nige…

[Better Red]

Sacked him before Sheff Weds in case we win it.

They have been trying to sack him for weeks 

[megansdad]

very disappointed by this decision, which has no football rationale. Just as we have a squad playing with energy and commitment and a clear style the carpet has been pulled from underneath Nige's feet. Clearly this has been on the cards for a while. Timed with two winnable fixtures upcoming. I imagine Nige ruffled a few feathers but he moved us forward hugely on the pitch and that should have been enough.

[premisesmanager]

Have the Lansdowns any idea of the fans reaction?  No concern for the fans only the amount of money the club is now worth and 5he profit they can make.

[Shuffle]

Thank you Nigel for behaving with integrity and decency and caring for our football club and being the adult in the room. You will be forever be welcome in Bristol as we all know the  cards you’ve been dealt with were all designed to facilitate your failure.  You’ve stabilised our club, given us a playing style & built a team that plays with pride and passion.  I’ve had my wobbles and doubts about you during your tenure but my god I was so wrong.  Thank you & good luck in whatever you do.

[Buster]

Thank you Nige for the hard work you put into this club. Let down by the Lansdown

[Ska Junkie]

Another one wishing Nige and his family the best of luck and good health.

Thank you Nigel, a brilliant job done Sir.

4 minutes ago, premisesmanager said:

Have the Lansdowns any idea of the fans reaction?  No concern for the fans only the amount of money the club is now worth and 5he profit they can make.

Remember the 'it's my club' comment.

[Atyeo's lift]

Thank you Nige for the past couple of years. You were getting my hopes up for a brighter future for BCFC, but I fear that's gone now

[2015]

Cheers Nige. 

Cheers for showing us who the real charlatans are at this club. Time for change in ownership for me. 

I have no faith they'll get the appointment correct with Jon Lansdown making decisions. Can't stand the bloke

[sunningdalered]

If ever you wondered about why Bristol city have achieved so little for so long, I think it should be obvious from what has just happened with you. 

Honestly, it's not you, it's us. We get what we deserve. The vast majority of fans were right behind you, and believed in what you were doing, unfortunately the people handing over their money every week don't run the club. 

[DownendRed]

Thanks so much for all of your hard work Nige, under very difficult circumstances. You deserve to be treated much better. All the best for the future.

[WarksRobin]

When was the last time we sacked a popular manager?

[Dynamite Red]

Did more than steady a sinking ship from the crazy previous regime.

Took a bloated squad, got rid of the namby-pamby players, brought in leaders, brought discipline and an ethic this club badly needed.

Created a pathway and blooded numerous academy players.

Recruited under difficult circumstances from lower leagues and made a handsome profit, with a lack of investment and a much restricted budget improved us.

The Lansdown's should be utterly ashamed how they have treated you.

You not only have the fans respect, but also our gratitude. Thank you.

[Reprored]

I’m not one for posting preferring to read fellow reds opinions but felt I had to comment on this thread.

Thank you for everything Nige, I’m disgusted with how you have been treated after all you have done for this club

[Mr Popodopolous]

Thank you Nige.

You did everything asked of you. Everything. 

1) Accepted with good grace the dire fiscal position you inherited.

2) Accepted with good grace the restraints in the market such as no PL loanees available, not able to sign Bamba last year e.g., unable to spend a fee from January 2022 until Semenyo went in late January 2023.

3) Accepted the necessity to blood youth.

4) Improved the position year on year. From barely able to get a shot on target, to loudly cheering when we won a corner, to steadily improving the attacking side. Weimann-Martin-Semenyo was excellent for half a season.

5) Two nice Cup runs. Lincoln the fly in the ointment.

6) 4-4-2 initially, 3-5-2 up to finally our 4-3-3 and when all fit our style was still improving. In August I was going for a midfield of Naismith-Scott-Knight as one way to go, and a creative type once the inevitable sale came to pass.

Oh I also wish you all the best with your health.

Edited October 29, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[BCFCGav]

Fab work Nige, we were going in one direction when you arrived and it wasn’t a good one. I now feel we’re moving in the right direction (barring the shocking decision to fire you). The fans don’t want this and you’ll be remembered for all the good you did.

[Stockwood gate]

All the best Nigel gave  the team a structure and a method of playing and when all fit top 10 , with one hand behind his back thank you 

[SDBS36]

Thank you Nige for all you done to turn this shit show around to give us a club back on track, all the dead wood gone and all moving in the right direction

[W-S-M Seagull]

I just can't find the words right now. 

So for now I just want to say thank you Nige x

 

[One Team]

Don't merge and keep this separate, it can be sent to NP's contact. 

Thank you Nige for everything you have done. The vast majority of City fans recognise what you have achieved with significant constraints and believed in you. 

The backlash from City fans to the news is telling and demonstrable of how much you are respected by City fans. 

Thank you. 

[Bobby girl]

3 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I just can't find the words right now. 

So for now I just want to say thank you Nige x

 

Same here too upset  but to say Thank you Nige.x

[Slack]

Genuinely gutted, what a manager !!!

[Simon bristol]

All the best to nige, hope his health position is sorted out soon, and he finds himself a good club in the future,he couldnt have done much more and was set up to fail after this summer transfer window

[Flounder]

Cheers Nige, sorry to see you go. I trusted and respected you as our manager and felt you did a good job under difficult circumstances. Hope your back gets better soon and you can get back to your woodland walks. Enjoy your break and come back stronger. Safe to say that you will be a hard act to follow.

[Red_Alligator]

All the best Nige. Thanks for everything.

I wish you health and happiness in the future.

 

[MrRedRobin]

Thank you so much Nige. You have turned the club around and I cannot thank you enough.

[The Gasbuster]

Thanks Nige for giving us HOPE; and a team we can relate too.

Put your feet up now for a few weeks and contemplate your next move.

You will always be welcomed by the fans at AG.

[PFree]

Sad day, you’ll be missed Nige - thanks for your efforts in a very difficult situation. You didn’t let us down, the idiots at the top let you down, never forget that.

Time to concentrate on your health now, and if you don’t come back to the game, enjoy every moment with those who matter most.

Take care.

[Redrascal2]

Thank you Nigel. You were building something here and changing the culture of the club. The fact you were not supported by Lansdown is a disgrace. All the very best for the future. The possibilities were there if you had been supported. The club will never move forward until the Lansdowns are gone. I hope the day is coming when that is a reality.

[Super]

I hope he'll have his say now. Good luck with retirement Nige.

[Fammyfan]

Thank you for everything Nige, you’ve done a fantastic job to continuously progress the club despite having limited resources and decisions made by the clubs hierarchy to sell our best players.

I for one am in disagreement with the decision made by the board.