TDarwall Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Can I be the 1st to lay claim to John Useless if he turns out to be rubbish? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, fgrsimon said: If it's him I suppose it's at least logical in a weird circular way - Manager sacked against fans wishes replaced by manager sacked against fans wishes Could we sell him back to Birmingham in a few matches time when Rooney is ditched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTuga Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Best of a bad bunch I suppose. But, a downgrade on Pearson, so an utterly pointless change. Any of the names that were mentioned felt like a downgrade if we're being honest, I don't think we would've come out thrilled with whoever it was (and I say that even though I was quite keen on Williams myself). Well, let's hope Eustace's good start with Brum this year means he's figured something out and can bring that here. Edited October 31, 2023 by RobinTuga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Has he been sacked yet? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 If this is true? What a let down. A club like ours should be casting its net widely all over Europe to find a young progressive tracksuit coach, like a Farke or Frank type (Yes i know that is a cliche).....but that is exactly what this club needs? Instead we take the easy option off of the merry go round of sacked managers.....no ambition no foresight? If we were intending to get rid of NP, why didn't we spend a few months looking at possible replacements, vetting them, researching them, and talking to candidates? Instead it's a case of who's out of job, and is gonna be grateful to be employed, and lets make sure he is a YES man who won't upset anyone? It is all so very tedious IMO. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: So it would seem that Nige's replacement was lined up before he was pushed out. To be honest I think I probably prefer that to the previous six week worldwide search before finding someone already in the building. If you decide to sack someone, you should be ready to act. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, One Team said: Has he been sacked yet? Wonder what his target is? Fans gon a be straight on his back for two defeats in a row based on Lansdowns expectations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Honestly in disbelief we get rid of Pearson for someone who’s had one full season as a manager finishing 17th. I bloody hate this club sometimes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Journalist said: Just for context, a man with fewer Football League games as a manager under his belt than Lee Johnson when we appointed him. He also has less managerial experience in the Football League than Dean Holden and Keith Millen. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedReg Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, One Team said: I am sure they have done this now to deflect from protests on Saturday. Doesn't change anything for me, totally uninspiring. 6 minutes ago, One Team said: 6 minutes ago, One Team said: Edited October 31, 2023 by RedReg Duplicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 25 minutes ago, One Team said: So no proven experience of getting out of this division? It bodes well that Birmingham City were gutted he left but just looks like LJ2 to me. I would imagine over half of the managers that get out of this league do so without having done it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: If it’s him, I’m happy with that choice from the bunch of names mentioned. Yep............yet again it's a case of...he'll do? Totally uninspiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, maxjak said: If this is true? What a let down. A club like ours should be casting its net widely all over Europe to find a young progressive tracksuit coach, like a Farke or Frank type (Yes i know that is a cliche).....but that is exactly what this club needs? Instead we take the easy option off of the merry go round of sacked managers.....no ambition no foresight? If we were intending to get rid of NP, why didn't we spend a few months looking at possible replacements, vetting them, researching them, and talking to candidates? Instead it's a case of who's out of job, and is gonna be grateful to be employed, and lets make sure he is a YES man who won't upset anyone? It is all so very tedious IMO. Last time we did this, we ended up with hapless Holden! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, RedReg said: Doesn't change anything for me, totally uninspiring. Doesn't change anything for me, totally uninspiring. Doesn't change anything for me, totally uninspiring. You can say that again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontaineofallknowledge Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I think this is a fairly progressive appointment and probably my favoured one based on the shortlist. This is based on him not being exposed (in horse racing terms), brum fans response to his sacking and the way they played at the gate in august. I also stuck £20 on him at 8/1 so want him appointed for selfish reasons! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, redpole said: His assistant at Brum was Keith Downing Absolutely comical. This is Dean Holden 2.0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 The Blues squad loved him by all accounts and they had a good start to the season. That’s the start and end of my knowledge of him. Downgrade on Pearson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Clever to leak Rowett so there is Eustace relief (for some). I’m of the opinion it could be a lot worse. Which is hardly inspiring but we are where we are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I expect lansdown read his wiki page and thought that’ll do… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, old_eastender said: Last time we did this, we ended up with hapless Holden! That was just a bullshit smokescreen....they spent 6 weeks doing nothing...and then thought...He'll do? About as much research as popping down the corner shop ............ha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, cidercity1987 said: Quite the run of results to be worth chucking away a legend of a man So, a run of results that would have got Nigel sacked then. I assume we are going to be consistent in our decision making and sack him if we do not make the top 6. Good luck to him but I hope he understands the kind of people he will be working for and is prepared to be undermined at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: I got the impression from what's gone on that we (so sorry, 'they') just want someone who will follow Tins instructions without question. He'll be the one taking flack for BT's proxy management. None of his original ideas will be coming with him. They'll be the product of the man with the umbrella at Swansea. Spot on, the originak wally with the brolly is running the show. Mad old world we live in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Silvio Dante Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Okay, separating Eustace from Nige for a moment, and caveating that I really wish Nige was still here, it isn’t actually a bad choice on paper. He did well and was lauded for his football style at Kidderminster, so the Brum slightly more abrasive may have been horses for courses. I’m not dismissive of his 17th place finish last season as they were favourites to go down but he kept them up comfortably. Seemed also very well thought of by the squad there, and did start well this season - I thought at AG they played a bit less of a “spoiler” game than the prior season so it plays to the theory that he adapts dependent on what he has. Hes familiar with the division and will know some of the players from Ireland. Hes not Nige, who I’d rather have. It’s still Lansdowns out. It’s still Tinnion out. But my feeling is we could have been saddled with a lot worse 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, RedRaw said: I expect lansdown read his wiki page and thought that’ll do… That's clearly wrong. The Gas were the non-league Barcelona. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Majority of fans are pissed right off currently. So the appointment looks underwhelming. I will back and support JE and the team. The other lot can **** off. And stick your Bristol sport were the sun doesn’t shine Edited October 31, 2023 by Red Army 75 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) We can say all we want about him being the face for BTs football but I think now that nige is gone he’s the best on offer. Wouldn't of wanted to see the reaction had it been rowett or jones. No reason to not get behind him and the players come Saturday, and I hope he does become the man to take us up. Won’t forget the job nige has done but don’t see any point in tarring the start of someone else’s appointment when it’s all done now. If it is him, good luck Eustace and COYR I say. ( In saying that, still very much Lansdown Out) Edited October 31, 2023 by George Rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol red Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Please someone tell me this isn’t true? Very uninspiring appointment if it is? Fingers crossed it isn’t confirmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 The fact no other journos apart from the initial 2 (working for the same paper) have jumped on and added anything an hour later suggests they may have jumped the gun a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Negan said: Absolutely comical. This is Dean Holden 2.0 It’s not though is it. Nonsense thing to say 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Those remembering his team beating us earlier this season may be forget that was the game a few of our players forgot how to pass a ball more than 3 yards. Plus from the few I’ve spoken to, the Birmingham fans seem more angry at who he was dumped for more than just him being dumped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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