Silvio Dante Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 It’s clear the decision and the management of the response has gone down like a cup of cold sick. So, the question now becomes if the current regime (Lansdowns and Tinnion) can ever regain the faith of the fanbase, and if so, how. All options are fraught. If they sell, it’s likely to be a protracted process and they won’t be giving due care to the club while ongoing. If they give a new manager cash it’ll be sullied by the fact they wouldn’t do it for Nige, and if they ever reappointed Nige it’d render them neutered. So, is there now any way back, and how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Nope. Voted sell up. Hope any new owners would move Tinnion on too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: Nope. Voted sell up. Hope any new owners would move Tinnion on too. Or appoint him as ambassador to the club and keep him there. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) They have no way back from this for me. Never seen the fanbase this united on something, they really have stirred the hornets nest big time with this one. Time to sell up Steve. Edited October 31, 2023 by Bris Red 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I don’t think there’s any way back from a PR/supporter relations POV. People just don’t trust the owners footballing judgement. Their track record with managerial appointments is poor and it seems they value someone who won’t challenge them too much. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Sell the club to Nige That'll just about do it 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Appoint Sarina Wiegman 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Option 5 - Win football matches. Win games and sadly most will forget about things like corporate governance, fan communication, and principles of good management. My plea is to please not forget about those things if by some miracle we ever find ourselves in the top 6. Edited October 31, 2023 by ExiledAjax 6 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 31, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I'm honestly not sure how they can I actually feel a bit sorry for the new Manager, as apart from Osman and Pulis I can't remember such a negative vibe around a potential new Manager The club could probably be wise and not appoint before Saturday There is clearly going to be some kind of backlash on Saturday and if we go behind etc the fans are only going to get more vociferous A new Manager doesn't deserve to be walking into that We have two win able games on the horizon - convenient timing for the new person to start? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Ultimately they need to deliver on their own terms. I said this on another thread but they've made this change saying they want to challenge for promotion, have less injuries and play more entertaining football. If they're right that Pearson was genuinely an obstacle to those things and we suddenly find ourselves competing for the play-offs with a fully fit squad playing great football, I think we'll all accept they had a reason to make a change. But -if they're wrong that this change was needed to improve the team - then they need to hold their hands up that maybe Pearson wasn't the person holding the club back. And they probably need to find themselves a mirror. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I did vote get Nige back. Ideally I'd say sell up and get rid of all the dross. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathandao Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Voted reappoint Nige but no way he is going to come back with these two clowns in charge so realistically they have to go... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) There is no way back from this. We have seen them for what they are and what this is. All respect is gone and the legacy is tarnished. Time to go. The only very slim way to gain some credibility back would be to admit what’s actually gone on and be transparent with the fans but that won’t happen. Edited October 31, 2023 by One Team 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I would love Nige back but won’t happen. I’ve voted sell up. We are just going around in circles, and have become a stale rudderless spineless football club. One I don’t recognise. We need a fresh start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Sell up, felt SL coming to the end of the road post Scott and nest egg and this has reaffirmed and hastened that view. I should add a takeover may not be swift, even from annoucment to final ratification due to various regulatory checks. In office but not in power for a few months? Obviously, NP back given a decent budget and 3 year deal would be a dream scenario but there is more chance of Downsy being made caretaker manager than the ideal one under the current leadership Edited October 31, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Red Army 75 said: I would love Nige back but won’t happen. I’ve voted sell up. We are just going around in circles, and have become a stale rudderless spineless football club. One I don’t recognise. We need a fresh start Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. Not with these precious souls in charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. That’s a superb point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Is there a way back from this? I feel utterly betrayed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. I think it’s fair to say that Nige has unfinished business at AG. But there would need to be a change of ownership and a clear out of those left (Tinnion etc) before any return could happen. On that basis, the first aim has to be a change of ownership. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 If this new manager doesn't hit the ground running then the levels of toxic are going to be unlike any seen before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimpton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Appt big name and give them cash. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. Yes I read that yesterday, 14 months later to finish the job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: I think it’s fair to say that Nige has unfinished business at AG. But there would need to be a change of ownership and a clear out of those left (Tinnion etc) before any return could happen. On that basis, the first aim has to be a change of ownership. That would be an epic twist wouldn’t it? Lansdown sells up, NP comes back, gets us to the Prem, new man takes over from his great work and we win the Premier League. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: I think it’s fair to say that Nige has unfinished business at AG. But there would need to be a change of ownership and a clear out of those left (Tinnion etc) before any return could happen. On that basis, the first aim has to be a change of ownership. I think he does too. I think him mentioning that he will continue to enjoy the local area was him leaving the door open. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Option 5 - Win football matches. Win games and sadly most will forget about things like corporate governance, fan communication, and principles of good management. My plea is to please not forget about those things if by some miracle we ever find ourselves in the top 6. But given that renowned football experts Steve and Jon believe the squad is good enough, once they appoint the new head coach shouldn't it be pretty much a given that we will make the top 6 because Nigel was the only impediment that? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 There wasn't an option I wanted to vote for, but I'm pretty sure the 'bad decision' play-book goes as follows. "Ignore everyone" - we've seen it countless times... 'The O'Neills kit, they're dogs-egg people said, not going to buy anything, that'll show 'em' - loads of fans have them. 'Splat Robin?' - well, they'll just phase that out gradually and not really mention it again. 'SCAT?' - Well, what we can do is offer zero availabilty if they're going to come armed with questions that fans might appreciate the answers to. And on and on it goes. They know that after a couple of months off at the end of the season, we'll all be there, buying season tickets, with renewed hope and regardless of what goes on with the circus in the board room, our collective desire to see the team win will outweigh our frustrations. Not saying that this is right, but it's the way it'll go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I think he does too. I think him mentioning that he will continue to enjoy the local area was him leaving the door open. I read it that way too. Almost a “come and get me when they’ve gone” position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Option 5 - Win football matches. Win games and sadly most will forget about things like corporate governance, fan communication, and principles of good management. My plea is to please not forget about those things if by some miracle we ever find ourselves in the top 6. We all know if we ever find ourselves in the top six we choke quicker than the Boston Strangler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Voted ‘sell’ . Can’t see any way they can turn this around now, even if the new man does well and we win games. The mistrust would still be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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