One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 36 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: I would imagine over half of the managers that get out of this league do so without having done it before. Perhaps, but if we are replacing NP then it has to be an upgrade which this isn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Betting suspended, so that almost confirms it. Didn't this happen with Hughton? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 45 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Just as I was starting to think Luke Williams doesn't look like a bad shout.... Agreed. Would rather Williams tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Glen hump said: It really doesn’t, the bookies are just saving themselves, they might of had the nod somthings close The betting isn't even suspended, he's also been readily available at 1/2 with Betvictor for the last hour or so. Nobody has been trying to bet him at 1/2 as he would've been cut in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimpton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, George Rs said: Are you John Eustace? Joined yesterday and have been talking about him as if we’ve just got in guardiola. No I’m not John Eustace believe it or not I wanted Fat Frank as my #1 but happy with Eustace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, Jacki said: Was chatting to a Blues fan earlier who knows his stuff and he absolutely loved Eustace, said we should be delighted if we get him. I’m far from convinced, and would have Nige over him every day of the week, but it sounds like we could have done worse based on what my mate said. Yes just asked two Blues season ticket holders & one said” popular at Blues and unlucky to be sacked. Too cautious for a lot of people as that could be due to squad we had. I’d give him 7/10. The other said “ he will be brilliant, united a club at its lowest point, very personable & will be great for you” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 38 minutes ago, RobinTuga said: 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. He should at least bring with him a desire to prove a point (ie his surprising sacking at Brum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicdaps Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 If true, he'll have my support as this clearly isn't his fault, but it would appear to highlight another lie from the club based on what JL said this morning in that car crash of a video unless the initial shortlist was drawn up, revised after this new strategy was announced in light of the role that the new man needed to fill, and because "the news was just out there" so extra time was allowed to also considered the new names JL alluded could be added to the shortlist, due diligence undertaken on all candidates (it's a shortlist for sure, but still a list which is undeniably more than one name) interviews conducted, board meeting, job offered, selected candidate considered the offer and made the necessary arrangements to allow him to start before formally accepting etc. in around 48hrs. Staggering work indeed. We've all been getting it wrong! This is the most efficient, professional, streamlined set-up in the entire football league, perhaps the whole of Europe. Makes me proud. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Brilliant It's another great chant for the hard of hearing : Ron Shoelace fried a sarnie 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimpton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Can you expand on why? (other than it not being Rowett, Jones, or LJ!) His teams like to press and are very drilled with clear style of play, we haven’t had that in years in my view, quite progressive and to be successful in this league in 2023 you need identity which I struggled to see under Pearson. He is a coach unlike Pearson as well turned down champ jobs 2021 so been on the radar of teams for a while. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: It’s a typical appointment for the club. Easy. Absolutely uninspiring. Dean Smith would have been a good fit. Getting rid of Nige for a nobody. Dean smith is awful 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, maxjak said: So is the toaster i just bought? What’s it like at bringing through young players for Bournemouth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: And Wells. Appreciate your posts as always but do you think they would have consulted players re a new appointment? Doesn’t seem a SL thing to do as they always know best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstoke toad Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kimpton said: He turned down both QPR and Swansea in 2021, before he was Birkinghsm manager. Ok that’s fair enough . Sorry but I really fail to see the attraction of sacking a highly experienced manager who wasn’t given funds to replace him with Someone pretty much unknown and set up to fail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) I still remember our old transfer policy of signing players because they had a good game against us. Seems we've dusted that one off but for our manager selection instead! Edited October 31, 2023 by The Nest Egg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimpton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Winterstoke toad said: Ok that’s fair enough . Sorry but I really fail to see the attraction of sacking a highly experienced manager who wasn’t given funds to replace him with Someone pretty much unknown and set up to fail. He isn’t unknown you may not know him but he has been on championship radar for years but has captain/leader and manager - he has picked and chosen his jobs because he is highly rated enough to be able to. Teams play solid good well drilled football. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, TheReds said: The betting isn't even suspended, he's also been readily available at 1/2 with Betvictor for the last hour or so. Nobody has been trying to bet him at 1/2 as he would've been cut in price. Agree with you, it means nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: It’s a typical appointment for the club. Easy. Absolutely uninspiring. Dean Smith would have been a good fit. Getting rid of Nige for a nobody. Disagree. This bloke's hungry. To Smith, we'd be just another job and not as attractive as some he's already had. One is motivated to do well. The other not so much, I'd suggest, given the jobs he's had before. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORANGE500 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 58 minutes ago, bh_red said: Downgrade Puppet From many of the comments on here over the last 48 Hrs you would think the club were replacing Sir Alex Ferguson let's get real it wasn't a catastrophe under Nigel Pearson but it was far from great mediocre would best describe the last almost 3 years. 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Shuffle said: Yes just asked two Blues season ticket holders & one said” popular at Blues and unlucky to be sacked. Too cautious for a lot of people as that could be due to squad we had. I’d give him 7/10. The other said “ he will be brilliant, united a club at its lowest point, very personable & will be great for you” Too cautious? But aren’t we looking for a coach who’s on the front foot? That’s what our esteemed technical director stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 If this is true, surely the board has based this on one performance at Ashton Gate this season. He spent £7.5m in the summer too, so I wonder how much of the nest egg he will get. He’s only got 70 games under his belt in professional management, meaning he’s still a novice. I’ll give him a chance but Nige was undoubtedly the best man for the job right now and Tinnion and the Lansdowns still need to go. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 McCrorie was an 'awful' signing. Nothing better than what we have already. What has he added to the team? Don't you just love a bit of negative speculation before someone even gets near the first team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimpton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, tin said: If this is true, surely the board has based this on one performance at Ashton Gate this season. He spent £7.5m in the summer too, so I wonder how much of the nest egg he will get. He’s only got 70 games under his belt in professional management, meaning he’s still a novice. I’ll give him a chance but Nige was undoubtedly the best man for the job right now and Tinnion and the Lansdowns still need to go. Don’t think Pearson was the best man imo I think he flattered to deceive on the pitch and we didn’t threaten enough at home. A lot of people are very pro Pearson on her and I understand that I just think he was a tad overrated on the pitch. 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GrahamC Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Still completely baffled by the half a dozen or so posters who have joined OTIB in the last two days & are suddenly complete experts on us & the rest of the Championship. Am I the only one? 27 1 7 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, tin said: If this is true, surely the board has based this on one performance at Ashton Gate this season. He spent £7.5m in the summer too, so I wonder how much of the nest egg he will get. He’s only got 70 games under his belt in professional management, meaning he’s still a novice. I’ll give him a chance but Nige was undoubtedly the best man for the job right now and Tinnion and the Lansdowns still need to go. If it wasn't for the fact we played him twice last season I would wager they hadn't even heard of him until August just gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Kimpton said: His teams like to press and are very drilled with clear style of play, we haven’t had that in years in my view, quite progressive and to be successful in this league in 2023 you need identity which I struggled to see under Pearson. He is a coach unlike Pearson as well turned down champ jobs 2021 so been on the radar of teams for a while. "You struggled to see under Pearson"? ******* idiot!! 6 2 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, Marina's Rolls Royce said: McCrorie was an 'awful' signing. Nothing better than what we have already. What has he added to the team? Don't you just love a bit of negative speculation before someone even gets near the first team? Are you serious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: McCrorie was an 'awful' signing. Nothing better than what we have already. What has he added to the team? Who on earth said that MRR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Kimpton said: Don’t think Pearson was the best man imo I think he flattered to deceive on the pitch and we didn’t threaten enough at home. A lot of people are very pro Pearson on her and I understand that I just think he was a tad overrated on the pitch. 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: Still completely baffled by the half a dozen or so posters who have joined OTIB in the last two days & are suddenly complete experts on us & the rest of the Championship. Am I the only one? Nope 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 The goat has spoken 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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