Popular Post Jerseybean Posted October 29, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Fellow- Reds, I have sent this to his agent and asked he shares it with NP, if anybody else wants to do the same the email you need is: dean@oportosports.com He is Dean Eldridge and has been first class on the few occasions I have contacted him. Thank you Nige You have IMO done a truly superb job during your (far too short) tenure. I’m bitterly disappointed to learn of your departure. Despite having the best players sold for FFP reasons, seemingly getting little support from the hierarchy and inheriting a complete mess, you have…. Cleared out the deadwood and high earners Enabled young players to step-up to the first team squad Built a squad that clearly plays for you and the shirt Created an emerging footballing identity which fans are getting behind Built a collective mindset and reset the culture Managed and conducted matters in a professional, sensible, informed and experienced manner Recruited a competent staff team Bought in capable players, with excellent personal qualities, without spending much money I wish you a swift return to good health and hope that you will look back on your time at Bristol City with pride. Sincere thanks from a life-long (60+ years) City fan. The way you have been treated by Bristol City FC is an utter disgrace. You were the solution not the problem. 10 4 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Thank you Nige Your appointment was the lift I needed supporting this club after what's been a frustrating time, The first season I've committed to a season ticket for a long while You gave us hope and with a decent backing I believe you would of got us promotion but your hands where tied and I honestly can't believe you've been treated like this. Lansdowns I hope you read these comments pathetic decision!! A big thank you to David Rennie for all his hard work. 100% appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Thanks Nige for all the time and effort you have given the club. I wish you the best of health and good luck in your next job, unless it's at Rovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Cheers Nige. We were fortunate to have had you for the time that we did. I just wish it could have been for several more seasons for you to have fulfilled your long term goals which I'm sure you had. What you were able to accomplish within the restraints you were put under is admirable. Best of luck with your health and life. You deserve so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Thank you for all your work turning our club around. No mean feat with you hands tied behind your back. Sadly, the spineless bastards can't give you the real reason you have to go because you'd wipe the floor with them in court. You inherited a poisoned Challice and had it filled with poisoned drink during each transfer window. We all expected you to get some financial backing after sorting the horrific mess out.... alas, no.. ..genuinely wondered what might have been had you been given the free reign that Lee Johnson had. Hope you get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pople Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I am absolutely gutted that Nige has been sacked. The best manager I've known at City, and I started watching City in 1964. Thanks Nige for giving us a team which are fully committed. Top man, all the best, and thanks again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtherobin Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 He is the best manager we have had in the 40 years I have been a fan. I am absolutely gutted that the club have treated him like this, because as you say he has done a fantastic job in very difficult conditions. He has changed the culture of the playing squad which was in a tailspin when he took over from Holden. I have really enjoyed watching the team develop. Cheers Nige we are going to miss you. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Anything I would want to say has been covered but for the record; Cheers Nige, top bloke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I think Pearson did a great job here. One of the best measures of a manager's reign is whether they left the club in a better state than they inherited it - Nige undoubtedly did. Many people forget how poor we were before Pearson arrived. On the pitch, we weren't competitive. Statistically, we were pretty much the worst side in the Championship. Off the pitch, we were a points deduction waiting to happen. Pearson managed to achieve a number of important objectives to take us away from that situation: Avoid relegation Address the awful club culture and instead create a hardworking & energetic team Lower the wage bill (massively) and make the club FFP compliant Develop young players and integrate academy players into the first team Turn the club around such that we were ready to start "looking up the league" again I was still slightly unsure about whether Pearson was the right manager to take us into the top 6. He had successfully turned the ship around, and for me, this was the season in which he could prove that he was now able to progress us up the table. Unfortunately, a lack of investment in the summer combined with the current injury crisis made that assessment much harder to make. Alas, we will never know how things might have turned out. Ultimately, Pearson's greatest contribution might have been his impact on the club culture. We finally had a manager that knew what a successful club looked like and wasn't afraid to call out issues as he identified them. Ironically, this is likely to have been what the Lansdowns disliked about him most, and perhaps that tells you all you need to know about the ownership of our football club. Thanks for your efforts in incredibly testing circumstances, Nige. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Tootle Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Thank you for everything you’ve done for this club Nigel. The important thing now is to look after your health and make a full recovery from whatever it is you’re suffering from. I hope one day I can buy you a drink in the Blue Flame! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Did what he was asked to do and improved the fitness of the team noticeably. Changed the mentality and made us competitive in every game despite injuries to many key players. Expectations by the board to achieve promotion under those circumstances is delusional to say the least. Thanks for committing to a project that many managers would have point blank refused to even consider seriously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Cheers Nigel, I really don't understand this decision as I'm convinced 95% of the fan base are firmly behind you. I hope you are back in a job soon and I'm sure you'll be given a rousing reception whenever you return to the Gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Thank you Nige, you've been a breath of fresh air for my club, and you deserved far, far better treatment than you got from the higher-ups. But hopefully you realise the high regard we have for you round the ground. Wish you a healthy and stress-free future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedReg Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Thank you Nige. Best manager we have had I'm my lifetime. Done a fantastic job, saved the club financially whilst keeping us in this division. Was falling out of love with my club before you arrived. Hope your health gets better soon. Our owners are rats for how they treated you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I’m so bloody angry right now! I sent an email with thanks to Dean 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Absolutely a big thanks for the dedication of trying to turn our club around. Especially when you have the owners against you doing all they can to make it impossible. I hope he gets a job soon. One where he is respected alot more then the clowns running our club gave. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Late to this news but its been a very revealing half an hour in my household. Since having my teenage heart broken 20 years ago, I have cried on two occassions. When the Queen died and when Pearson was sacked. People work for money, Nigel worked because he wanted to make our dreams come true. Over the last few months its clear I dont support Bristol City but Lansdown FC and my life’s passion seems like a complete and utter waste. Thank you, Nige 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, REDOXO said: I’m so bloody angry right now! I sent an email with thanks to Dean I know exactly what you mean by angry, and to think I actually stuck up for these muppets in the past when I thought some of the criticism was unfair. Now I believe they deserve every bit of shit they're getting thrown at them. I truly hope there are songs and chants (and lots of them) about the Lansdowns, and chants in support of Nigel. It needs to be done. PS I don't care if it upsets them, or Steve gets stroppy again with all his it's my money/club bullshit, They need to know that they haven't got a bloody clue and we want them out. Edited October 29, 2023 by AppyDAZE 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, REDOXO said: I’m so bloody angry right now! I sent an email with thanks to Dean Good call, just done the same. Never felt the need before but this is a shocker of a decision IMO. Lansdowns out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollsRoyce Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 This is another in a long line of inept decisions made by the Lansdown family. Presumably, Jon, who only employs his mates and yes men. Phil A went after a few months and now Nige. The only 2 at the club that have a clue about leadership or football. and may have raised questions. Tinnion the schemer has dirty hands on this too. He has previous for that behaviour. Nige, you were not backed despite saving the club from L1, creating a huge transfer profit and finally getting some professionalism into the playing set up. You needed backing not sacking, it is disgraceful. The Lansdowns have a long history of ineptitude in sport, Jon L would never have any position of authority in any business without his father funding it. It is nepotism at its very worst. Nige you got stuck in the middle of it. Thanks for making us a proper team, where there was pride and application, in the most difficult of times. You deserved far more respect than you were given, that is a reflection of the Lansdown family's ethics and ability. Thanks for everything Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headley Parker Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Thank you Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Proper manager. Long-termist in his approach. Communicated well. Strategic. Thoughtful. All this and he sounds like the sort of fella you'd like to have a pint with. Nigel Pearson, I'm sorry you had to come to a club run by idiots, but you've been in the game long enough that I'm sure you've seen it many times before. I wish you a healthy and happy future. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Thank you Nige. Best manager in my lifetime who actually had a clue what was wrong with this club. Such a shame. An 8 year old should always be allowed a point of view. However.... Following Bristol City's promotion to the Championship, Cotterill was named LMA League One Manager of the Year, having already earned Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month in September 2014 and March 2015.On 18 April 2015, Bristol City were crowned League One champions following a 0–0 draw at home to Coventry City. This made them the first club to win both the Football League Trophy and League One in the same season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Mind you and I’m just throwing it out there , you’re u know as well as I do that if the next ****** takes us up no one here will give a **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I reckon Nigel has now worked out why the sleeping giant Bristol City has not managed to reach the Premier League. He deserves better than this club under this ownership. Hope his health improves and he enjoys his time off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Needs an iron, but may have to wear this next Saturday. **** the Lansdowns and their friends who work at the club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ziderarmy Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 hours ago, WarksRobin said: When was the last time we sacked a popular manager? Cotterell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerseybean Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Fellow- Reds, I have sent this to his agent and asked he shares it with NP, if anybody else wants to do the same the email you need is: dean@oportosports.com He is Dean Eldridge and has been first class on the few occasions I have contacted him. Thank you Nige You have IMO done a truly superb job during your (far too short) tenure. I’m bitterly disappointed to learn of your departure. Despite having the best players sold for FFP reasons, seemingly getting little support from the hierarchy and inheriting a complete mess, you have…. Cleared out the deadwood and high earners Enabled young players to step-up to the first team squad Built a squad that clearly plays for you and the shirt Created an emerging footballing identity which fans are getting behind Built a collective mindset and reset the culture Managed and conducted matters in a professional, sensible, informed and experienced manner Recruited a competent staff team Bought in capable players, with excellent personal qualities, without spending much money I wish you a swift return to good health and hope that you will look back on your time at Bristol City with pride. Sincere thanks from a life-long (60+ years) City fan. The way you have been treated by Bristol City FC is an utter disgrace. You were the solution not the problem. Reply….. Steve, Thank you for your messages of support over Nige’s time at the club. We’ve received lots, but I always recognise your name. I’ll ensure he gets to read this and I know he will appreciate it. All the best to you and the club for the future, Dean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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