Guest Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Good morning ladies & Gents. I thought it would be a good time to jump back on here with all that’s going on. Plenty of speculation and plenty of comments that aren’t a million miles away from the truth. Saturday morning I was told if we weren’t to get anything at Cardiff he would be sacked. I was also told that Gary Rowett will be appointed but as I’m aware up untill Saturday he was the only one that’s held talks, but other agents have been sounded out. The fall out with Pearson has been on going for a number of weeks, it was made clear for everyone to see that there wasn’t going to be a new deal on the table for him and the board started to look elsewhere. Sunday morning was the final nail in the coffin for Nige when a meeting was held, members of board wanted him to bring or look at free agents, when NP turned round and basically told them to stick it after not having funds to bring in more players in the summer. Nige has has a great relationship with the players and is very much loved by them, I’m really disappointed as I feel he’s the only relatable person at the club, he gets it, he’s the only person we ever hear from. Gutted to say the least. Cheers Shags x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Thanks @Bcfcshags. Any idea of the OOC players are or who the managers they have sought out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 cheers - i'd like to think we have a functioning 'board' - but thats not entirely accurate i think. SL has a small group of cronies which is a fundamentally unhealthy way to operate a business, as painfully shown by this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: Good morning ladies & Gents. I thought it would be a good time to jump back on here with all that’s going on. Plenty of speculation and plenty of comments that aren’t a million miles away from the truth. Saturday morning I was told if we weren’t to get anything at Cardiff he would be sacked. I was also told that Gary Rowett will be appointed but as I’m aware up untill Saturday he was the only one that’s held talks, but other agents have been sounded out. The fall out with Pearson has been on going for a number of weeks, it was made clear for everyone to see that there wasn’t going to be a new deal on the table for him and the board started to look elsewhere. Sunday morning was the final nail in the coffin for Nige when a meeting was held, members of board wanted him to bring or look at free agents, when NP turned round and basically told them to stick it after not having funds to bring in more players in the summer. Nige has has a great relationship with the players and is very much loved by them, I’m really disappointed as I feel he’s the only relatable person at the club, he gets it, he’s the only person we ever hear from. Gutted to say the least. Cheers Shags x I have no idea who you are or what you know - but this post would have carried so much more substance if it were posted before the Cardiff game. I already know that he's getting sacked if we didn't get anything at Cardiff..! And the Rowett rumours have been circulating for a couple of weeks. Interesting reference to the OOC player suggestion - I've been thinking this for weeks as the injury list has grown & grown & was thinking it must getting close to being an essential, short term, option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Don’t blame NP one bit by telling them to stick it. They set him up to fail. 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Henry said: Thanks @Bcfcshags. Any idea of the OOC players are or who the managers they have sought out? Almost certainly Ayala who signed for Rotherham this week. As for those questioning the substance, look at this guy’s track record. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 The thought of Rowett is making things that much worse. ( if possible) 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I have no idea who you are or what you know - but this post would have carried so much more substance if it were posted before the Cardiff game. I already know that he's getting sacked if we didn't get anything at Cardiff..! And the Rowett rumours have been circulating for a couple of weeks. Interesting reference to the OOC player suggestion - I've been thinking this for weeks as the injury list has grown & grown & was thinking it must getting close to being an essential, short term, option. My work was done over the summer mate, I was hesitant on coming back on but happy to share what I get told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: My work was done over the summer mate You’re the bloke who sells ice cream at Ashton Gate. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: My work was done over the summer mate, I was hesitant on coming back on but happy to share what I get told It’s appreciated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: My work was done over the summer mate, I was hesitant on coming back on but happy to share what I get told Thank you for posting , do you know if the new manager will have any funds to spend in January (I.e the nest egg) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Gary ******* Rowett. The ******* audacity to bring that bloke in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ziderarmy Posted October 30, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) What’s classless is talking to other managers / agents whilst we had a manager doing a bloody good job with his hands tied behind his back. Disgusting behaviour really. Edited October 30, 2023 by Ziderarmy 38 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavington Robin Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Welcome back Shags. In the short time I’ve been here I’ve really enjoyed your insights & hopefully for a long time to come. NP was from a great height but moving forward I really hope it won’t be Rowett, personally of those available I would prefer Eustace or Beale. My personal choice would be Corboran but doubt that is achievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 43 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: Good morning ladies & Gents. I thought it would be a good time to jump back on here with all that’s going on. Plenty of speculation and plenty of comments that aren’t a million miles away from the truth. Saturday morning I was told if we weren’t to get anything at Cardiff he would be sacked. I was also told that Gary Rowett will be appointed but as I’m aware up untill Saturday he was the only one that’s held talks, but other agents have been sounded out. The fall out with Pearson has been on going for a number of weeks, it was made clear for everyone to see that there wasn’t going to be a new deal on the table for him and the board started to look elsewhere. Sunday morning was the final nail in the coffin for Nige when a meeting was held, members of board wanted him to bring or look at free agents, when NP turned round and basically told them to stick it after not having funds to bring in more players in the summer. Nige has has a great relationship with the players and is very much loved by them, I’m really disappointed as I feel he’s the only relatable person at the club, he gets it, he’s the only person we ever hear from. Gutted to say the least. Cheers Shags x That does make it sound like Nige has played a part in the timing of the sacking, and that he wasn't guaranteed to be sacked before the Shef Wednesday game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, mozo said: That does make it sound like Nige has played a part in the timing of the sacking, and that he wasn't guaranteed to be sacked before the Shef Wednesday game? Possibly, but it was a matter of when. Problem is they don’t like that Nige is outspoken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: Possibly, but it was a matter of when. Problem is they don’t like that Nige is outspoken. Strange that they didn’t realise that before they employed him. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: Possibly, but it was a matter of when. Problem is they don’t like that Nige is outspoken. Sensitive little bunny rabbits aren't they! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: Possibly, but it was a matter of when. Problem is they don’t like that Nige is outspoken. Aww, bless those Lansdowns. How dare Nige have opinions that aren’t shared in the boardroom (or should I say around the family dining table). Welcome back, @Bcfcshags Edited October 30, 2023 by tin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Maybe it's just me being negative, but sleeping on it, i'd be concerned that some of the more qualified managers on the available list simply won't take the job if offered anyway. We'll see - but if they read the clubs statement after sacking Nige (TOP 6?!) and look at the tools they'd have available....we've traditionally failed to get top, upcoming managers in anyway under SL....for some reason - I fear this trend will continue. Hope to be wrong. Rowett, doesn't particularly inspire me...but I actually fear for worse TBH. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 53 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: Good morning ladies & Gents. I thought it would be a good time to jump back on here with all that’s going on. Plenty of speculation and plenty of comments that aren’t a million miles away from the truth. Saturday morning I was told if we weren’t to get anything at Cardiff he would be sacked. I was also told that Gary Rowett will be appointed but as I’m aware up untill Saturday he was the only one that’s held talks, but other agents have been sounded out. The fall out with Pearson has been on going for a number of weeks, it was made clear for everyone to see that there wasn’t going to be a new deal on the table for him and the board started to look elsewhere. Sunday morning was the final nail in the coffin for Nige when a meeting was held, members of board wanted him to bring or look at free agents, when NP turned round and basically told them to stick it after not having funds to bring in more players in the summer. Nige has has a great relationship with the players and is very much loved by them, I’m really disappointed as I feel he’s the only relatable person at the club, he gets it, he’s the only person we ever hear from. Gutted to say the least. Cheers Shags x A lot of rumours, hearsay, guess work going on, most of which is there or thereabouts. Good to hear something from a reliable source giving a bit of substance to everything. Still as angry about this today as I was when the news broke yesterday. NP has been well and truly shat on by the board. Only question from me is there have been a comment or two about Tinnion and his part in all this. Seems harsh to me that fingers are pointed in his direction, unless you know otherwise? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy-d Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Idiots if there was any good free agents out there they would be snapped up by now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Bcfcshags said: Possibly, but it was a matter of when. Problem is they don’t like that Nige is outspoken. Where as almost every fan wants more transparency , another clear case of the board not understanding the fans but then asking we get behind them. They can **** right off at this point. Edited October 30, 2023 by Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Thanks for the post Shags and as others have said pretty uninspiring. My thoughts haven’t changed overnight I have to say, still disappointed and angry at the whole situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Last week Nige chuckled to himself when referring to the new COO, saying it was a baptism of fire… he didn't hold back bless him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post W-S-M Seagull Posted October 30, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 I'd 100 million percent have preferred us to field a team of academy goalkeepers rather than signing free agents after Nige was refused funds in the summer. What sort of bs is that? Waste more money on more crap players because the board ****** up in the summer when it was absolutely obvious to all of us that we needed 2-3 more bodies? I back Pearson 100% on his stance with this. 22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just now, W-S-M Seagull said: I'd 100 million percent have preferred us to field a team of academy goalkeepers rather than signing free agents after Nige was refused funds in the summer. What sort of bs is that? Waste more money on more crap players because the board ****** up in the summer when it was absolutely obvious to all of us that we needed 2-3 more bodies? I back Pearson 100% on his stance with this. Sums us up. Willing to undo all the hard work Nige had done installing a proper culture at the club. Magically able to find some money to throw at out of contract, ageing players. Sounds familiar 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bcfcshags said: Good morning ladies & Gents. I thought it would be a good time to jump back on here with all that’s going on. Plenty of speculation and plenty of comments that aren’t a million miles away from the truth. Saturday morning I was told if we weren’t to get anything at Cardiff he would be sacked. I was also told that Gary Rowett will be appointed but as I’m aware up untill Saturday he was the only one that’s held talks, but other agents have been sounded out. The fall out with Pearson has been on going for a number of weeks, it was made clear for everyone to see that there wasn’t going to be a new deal on the table for him and the board started to look elsewhere. Sunday morning was the final nail in the coffin for Nige when a meeting was held, members of board wanted him to bring or look at free agents, when NP turned round and basically told them to stick it after not having funds to bring in more players in the summer. Nige has has a great relationship with the players and is very much loved by them, I’m really disappointed as I feel he’s the only relatable person at the club, he gets it, he’s the only person we ever hear from. Gutted to say the least. Cheers Shags x Welcome back.... Cheers for the update. Edited October 30, 2023 by Son of Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Nige's "well hopefully" comment at the end of his radio interview on Saturday suggests he knew exactly what was coming. I'm as disappointed by his departure as most 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Bcfcshags said: members of board So Jon Lansdown and/or Gavin Marshall. It's frustrating that it's taken this to highlight to people how terrible the governance and board make up is. The board (Jon and Gavin) have constructed a crisis when no crisis was needed. What could have been a well managed transition into a new era has become a debacle, and that's ridiculous, and that's on them. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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