Spike Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Gazman said: Not turning up to the next game means the team don’t get supported, they don’t deserve this. Instead how about all fans stand and turn their backs on the game at a specific time whilst singing abuse to the owners? Players still supported but a message to the lansdowns. A lot of people saying this but honestly, I think the players would be more than understanding of fans refusing to turn up due to the owners. I think most of the players will be as pissed off as we are. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: And we have been paying for it ever since! Those finishes were nothing to be proud of. The 11th place finish was the season we were top 6 around Christmas wasn’t it? Pearson has spent 2 and a half years digging us out of a Lee Johnson sized hole. Spent a lot of money and achieved nothing! I don’t know. I quite liked finishing top half of the championship. And I quite liked beating Manchester United and some of the wonderful pre-Christmas football in that season. But I hadn’t realised until now that Lee Johnson got up every day and thought, ‘you know what, how can I run this club into the ground?’ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I’m not sure what is the most effective way to protest about the most ridiculous decision in club history. What I do know is there are a few days to think about it This needs to be served cold! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted October 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Just now, firstdivision said: I don’t know. I quite liked finishing top half of the championship. And I quite liked beating Manchester United and some of the wonderful pre-Christmas football in that season. But I hadn’t realised until now that Lee Johnson got up every day and thought, ‘you know what, how can I run this club into the ground?’ You don’t think Lee Johnson knew what was going on with the club’s financial situation during his time here? He wasn’t the only one guilty, Lansdown should never have let it happen. But he sign every player he thought could take us to the promised land a failed miserably. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Been there before haven’t we No he was not the young coach we needed. Although he did have a few great moments incl Man U and some great and not so great runs...but he was imo a likeable bloke but again the those that know best thought that he had to go before the sacking with banners and cruel taunts...as I say he and Ashton were our chosen whipping boys, that turned out well...but let the all knowing protest...again ...very City. Edited October 29, 2023 by cotswoldred2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, firstdivision said: I don’t know. I quite liked finishing top half of the championship. And I quite liked beating Manchester United and some of the wonderful pre-Christmas football in that season. But I hadn’t realised until now that Lee Johnson got up every day and thought, ‘you know what, how can I run this club into the ground?’ He ran the club into the ground just by getting up in the morning. He didn’t have to think about it, it was always going to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Just now, REDOXO said: He ran the club into the ground just by getting up in the morning. He didn’t have to think about it, it was always going to happen. See my post about being clueless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, Spike said: A lot of people saying this but honestly, I think the players would be more than understanding of fans refusing to turn up due to the owners. I think most of the players will be as pissed off as we are. How do you know about the players feelings? Nige can be a spikey old sod. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Ro protest before we know is being brought in as a replacement seems silly to me. OK, obviously it's not - but for all we know, we have lined up the next Mckenna. The time to protest in any way would be if the new manager takes us backwards - not because we've decided to part company with a manager who has his own health problems, has made very little tangible progress on the pitch (some, but still terribly inconsistent) despite having done a good job in cost cutting - which was desperately needed. The timing of the decision to part company is baffling - injury crisis & no apparent loss of effort or belief in the players towards NP. 2 very winnable games up next & now heading into them in even more dissaray that we already had with all the injuries. Timing is utterly baffling bit overall decision - well, that depends what the plan is..! Can we improve - definitely. Will we improve - who knows.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Spending £60m+ & 68 players signed trebling the wage bill to finish ******* twelfth So was that Mark Ashton to blame? Or Steve Lansdown who sanctioned it? (I get confused who we should hate the most at any given time). And did we bring in any money in from transfers? Did some players leave to offset the 68? And did a world pandemic happen? And is there any nuance left in the world? So many questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, REDOXO said: He ran the club into the ground just by getting up in the morning. He didn’t have to think about it, it was always going to happen. Just by getting up in the morning. Really? I didn’t know that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, firstdivision said: So was that Mark Ashton to blame? Or Steve Lansdown who sanctioned it? (I get confused who we should hate the most at any given time). And did we bring in any money in from transfers? Did some players leave to offset the 68? And did a world pandemic happen? And is there any nuance left in the world? So many questions. You really are John. Time for bed and put the crayons away somewhere safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, firstdivision said: So was that Mark Ashton to blame? Or Steve Lansdown who sanctioned it? (I get confused who we should hate the most at any given time). And did we bring in any money in from transfers? Did some players leave to offset the 68? And did a world pandemic happen? And is there any nuance left in the world? So many questions. A trio that combined managed to financially hamstring the club and fail to deliver the stated objective. But hey, we beat Man U and had a good pre Xmas spell one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Sir Geoff said: You really are John. Time for bed and put the crayons away somewhere safe. The level of discourse goes up another notch. Nice one, Sir Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cheese Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 They will have someone else in and as manager by next home game, probably have someone else in position now, so there will be no fans protest, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Big Cheese said: They will have someone else in and as manager by next home game, probably have someone else in position now, so there will be no fans protest, Depends, might be Paul Ince with Joey Barton as Assistant................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Big Cheese said: They will have someone else in and as manager by next home game, probably have someone else in position now, so there will be no fans protest, Not sure why having someone in role would stop fans protesting? Don’t think protests would be about an excess of vacancies at the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: A trio that combined managed to financially hamstring the club and fail to deliver the stated objective. But hey, we beat Man U and had a good pre Xmas spell one year. And I bet you loved it at the time. I bet you didn’t think ‘you know what, this bit of success is all well and good but that Lee Johnson is not trying to get us promotion or to a Wembley final, the scoundrel is trying to ruin my club.’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: You don’t think Lee Johnson knew what was going on with the club’s financial situation during his time here? He wasn’t the only one guilty, Lansdown should never have let it happen. But he sign every player he thought could take us to the promised land a failed miserably. You’re going to have to help me out with this sentence, Ivan. Edited October 29, 2023 by firstdivision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, firstdivision said: And I bet you loved it at the time. I bet you didn’t think ‘you know what, this bit of success is all well and good but that Lee Johnson is not trying to get us promotion or to a Wembley final, the scoundrel is trying to ruin my club.’ Obviously it was a great night, but it’s a win in a cup match. It’s a bonus. It doesn’t make up for the 20 years of mediocrity and baffling decision making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 The protest wouldn't be about the fact we are managerless if we are, it would be about this disgraceful call to sack NP. New manager probably shouldn't change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Hampton Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 43 minutes ago, cotswoldred2 said: Your sure? Nigel is a complex character not loved for his somewhat abrasive ways, a bit old fashioned sure, but perhaps we do need a younger coach that seems to be working at a lot of other clubs. For someone who’s “not loved” there’s certainly a lot of noise on here in support of him!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 hours ago, kevinmabbuttshair said: The only protest this owner will take any notice of is a boycott. Stay away. If you really feel that strongly then walk. If you keep going then you're supporting this decision. Absolutely - Vote with your feet, the most powerful of weapons to employ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, firstdivision said: And I bet you loved it at the time. I bet you didn’t think ‘you know what, this bit of success is all well and good but that Lee Johnson is not trying to get us promotion or to a Wembley final, the scoundrel is trying to ruin my club.’ Well yes..it was a great 6 months. And then the wheels came off. I’m not sure that this is the gotcha that you think it is. Weirdly reminiscent of the owner who got very self congratulatory after a handful of Holden games…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, JP Hampton said: For someone who’s “not loved” there’s certainly a lot of noise on here in support of him!! I don't particularly love Pearson. He can grate my gears at times. But I can appreciate a determined and honest guy trying to do his best. Which he did. And I can recognise a disgraceful way which you can treat somebody. And this is absolutely disgraceful. I can also recognise an egomaniac narcissist when I see one. And Steve Lansdown is this. He will always inevitably be a detriment to the football club because of his immaturity to handle competent good managers. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Hampton Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Just now, Atticus said: I don't particularly love Pearson. He can grate my gears at times. But I can appreciate a determined and honest guy trying to do his best. Which he did. And I can recognise a disgraceful way which you can treat somebody. And this is absolutely disgraceful. I can also recognise an egomaniac narcissist when I see one. And Steve Lansdown is this. He will always inevitably be a detriment to the football club because of his immaturity to handle competent good managers. You know what I mean ie. He’s well supported, Cots used the word “loved” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said: Against the joke of a board and their decision to fire Pearson. Show Pearson the backing he still had from the fans. SL had let down Cotts and threw him under the bus and now the same for Pearson. While in between the two, allowed Johnson to run this club into the ground season after season. Time to force his hand and move this club on to someone capable. This is nothing like Cotts. Cotts was taking us down. Pearson had us looking up and he was building something. I’m pissed that they’ve got rid 1 1 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 Bed sheets on standby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 hours ago, kevinmabbuttshair said: The only protest this owner will take any notice of is a boycott. Stay away. If you really feel that strongly then walk. If you keep going then you're supporting this decision. 90% of the support don't have the backbone to stay away, or actually care about the effect it would have on Lansdown to hear the vast majority of seats were empty. And the Lansdownes know it. At the end of it all you reap what you sow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan1958 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 The only worth while protest is not to go. Anything else is a waste of time An empty stadium is the most powerful message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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