Liam Manning - CONFIRMED NEW HEAD COACH

[W-S-M Seagull]

4 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

People acting as if it was Man City playing a league 1 team ffs…..mental how anyone could actually think sacking Pearson for this guy would be good.

We played well against Man City with LJ in charge. Doesn't mean I'd want him back here. 

[RobinTuga]

Just now, Robin101 said:

Was he the bloke in charge at MK Dons when they were absolutely flying in League One and winning all sorts of plaudits for the football they played?

If so… could be interested. 

He was, honestly doesn't look like they've truly recovered from selling Scott Twine and Harry Darling since then.

[Loosey Boy]

1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Really? They created several good chances first half and had they taken them it could have been a very different evening.

People should also note the bit at the bottom about potentially someone from the continent... 

Jose Mourinho?

[pongo88]

I’m basing my hopes that newspapers / online offerings need something every day to fill space. Anything that makes a story and fills a page goes  into print / online. Today it’s Manning tomorrow it will be someone else until the truth emerges 

[W-S-M Seagull]

"Each area of the pitch is split into rectangles"

I can see why we are interested, Jon wants to colour those rectangles in for him.

[Betty Swallocks]

5 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

People acting as if it was Man City playing a league 1 team ffs…..mental how anyone could actually think sacking Pearson for this guy would be good.

What is about Manning’s style of play and his coaching methods that you hate so much? Must be pretty clued up.

Imo, I still think sacking Pearson was ridiculous and totally unneeded at this point but I’d sooner give someone like Manning a go over Frank Lampard. 

[Fordy62]

I just read anyone’s name* now and am hopeful just because they’re not Lampard. 

(*barring the obvious)

[Loosey Boy]

Uninspiring if true…..

Nige to Manning ……. Hmmmm …….let’s hope we are seeking better than this!

[W-S-M Seagull]

2 minutes ago, RobinTuga said:

He was, honestly doesn't look like they've truly recovered from selling Scott Twine and Harry Darling since then.

Doesn't that ring alarm bells? 

Because at Bristol City it's highly likely his best players would be sold too.

[Super]

I don't know much about this guy but there are some odd reactions on here. You do realise we aren't going to attract a Pep or a Klopp!

[W-S-M Seagull]

1 minute ago, Betty Swallocks said:

What is about Manning’s style of play and his coaching methods that you hate so much? Must be pretty clued up.

Imo, I still think sacking Pearson was ridiculous and totally unneeded at this point but I’d sooner give someone like Manning a go over Frank Lampard. 

Simply comes across as if he is reading from LJs play book. 

[Port Said Red]

45 minutes ago, Harry said:

Unavailable for the busy Easter schedule though 

Not a problem, he disappears on the Friday but should be back on the Monday.  

[Mr Hankey]

5 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said:

What is about Manning’s style of play and his coaching methods that you hate so much? Must be pretty clued up.

Imo, I still think sacking Pearson was ridiculous and totally unneeded at this point but I’d sooner give someone like Manning a go over Frank Lampard. 

What are you talking about????? Where the hell have i said i hate him! Such an odd take.

[RobinTuga]

7 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Doesn't that ring alarm bells? 

Because at Bristol City it's highly likely his best players would be sold too.

It's something to keep in mind for sure.

[Frenchay Red]

We might as well start advertising at the job centre

[Open End Numb Legs]

I would not have been surprised with a little known appointment but I confess I haven't even heard of Liam.

That probably says more about me than him though.

[Betty Swallocks]

3 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

What are you talking about????? Where the hell have i said i hate him! Such an odd take.

You seem to have a dislike for him, just wondering what you know about him that would make a decision to be ‘mental’. 

[Northern Red]

If we'd had a vacancy a year ago, how many of us would have taken Kieran McKenna? I suspect not many.

[BCFC31]

I think manning would be a very good appointment, young progressive coach with a reputation for playing good football he has earned his stripes the game has evolved and moved on most clubs now are hiring coaches in the manning mould I'd be pleased if this comes off I'd much rather manning then lampard or Gary rawatt that's for sure 

[Betty Swallocks]

9 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Simply comes across as if he is reading from LJs play book. 

Depends what context the discussion is about. Do I want to listen to comments like box entry’s and that sort of guff that LJ used to come out with after a 6th straight defeat, no of course not.

However, if the discussion is about coaching methods or how you set your teams up, I’m perfectly happy for a HC/manager to show a higher amount of footballing intelligence. 

[Street]

 

tins must be salivating over this

[Mr Hankey]

Just now, Betty Swallocks said:

You seem to have a dislike for him, just wondering what you know about him that would make a decision to be ‘mental’. 

Fella, i think you are getting yourself confused here, maybe you are reading somebody else’s comments & getting confused with me - i have made 2 posts on this thread, read them back & if you still feel that way, then unfortunately i can’t help you. Neither one makes it sound like i have a personal dislike for him. I don’t know much about him apart from the fact that less than a year ago he was sacked at MK Dons for being joint bottom of League 1.

Do i think sacking Pearson for this bloke (if it happens) is mental? Yes, absolutely, especially as the Lansdowns have made clear that promotion is the expectation.

I assume you probably wanted Pearson sacked?

[bcdc]

1 hour ago, !james said:

I'd rather have a manager/head coach like him or Luke Williams anyday than Frank ******* Lampard. 

I’m DEFINITELY IN Team James

[Superjack]

18 minutes ago, Super said:

I don't know much about this guy but there are some odd reactions on here. You do realise we aren't going to attract a Pep or a Klopp!

We aren't going to attract a Nigel Pearson. Or anyone with any pedigree and personality.

[ExiledAjax]

16 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Simply comes across as if he is reading from LJs play book. 

I don't understand why your main criteria seems to be "language used in a press conference"...and yet you were banging the Lampard drum. 

Lampard the "er yeh we were bad...hahahahaha...yeh but no seriously we do actually have to play well" guy!

[CodeRed]

6 minutes ago, Super said:

I don't know much about this guy but there are some odd reactions on here. You do realise we aren't going to attract a Pep or a Klopp!

Not we won't, but we did attract someone who'd got a team promoted into the Premier League though, in fact we've appointed three managers who's achieved that ( Wilson Coppell Pearson ) - it didn't work out with the first 2 but the ambition was there, so why should we be excited about lower league managers and coaches with no achievements on their CV. Where's the ambition, what was the point of sacking Pearson?  Why not simply back him a bit more?  If the board were so determined to sack him then why aren't they looking to replace him with someone better? 

[Shauntaylor85]

All designed to give control to our failed ex manager. A yes person! 

[Betty Swallocks]

2 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

Fella, i think you are getting yourself confused here, maybe you are reading somebody else’s comments & getting confused with me - i have made 2 posts on this thread, read them back & if you still feel that way, then unfortunately i can’t help you. Neither one makes it sound like i have a personal dislike for him. I don’t know much about him apart from the fact that less than a year ago he was sacked at MK Dons for being joint bottom of League 1.

Do i think sacking Pearson for this bloke (if it happens) is mental? Yes, absolutely, especially as the Lansdowns have made clear that promotion is the expectation.

I assume you probably wanted Pearson sacked?

No I’ve said before, I was fuming with board that they sacked Pearson and still in two minds whether to bother going down on Saturday. 
 

But if the remit is to play a more attacking game under someone who will lead the coaching throughout the week then no, I wouldn’t call it a mental decision. 
That’s not to say that I’m still not disappointed Pearson has left and even more annoyed that there seems to be a complete lack of respect from the board towards NP after the thankless job he has performed over the last 2 1/2 years. 

[Cov 77]

2 minutes ago, CodeRed said:

Not we won't, but we did attract someone who'd got a team promoted into the Premier League though, in fact we've appointed three managers who's achieved that ( Wilson Coppell Pearson ) - it didn't work out with the first 2 but the ambition was there, so why should we be excited about lower league managers and coaches with no achievements on their CV. Where's the ambition, what was the point of sacking Pearson?  Why not simply back him a bit more?  If the board were so determined to sack him then why aren't they looking to replace him with someone better? 

Because as been said many times the reason for the sacking was not football but personal , which means anyone’s better than Pearson in there eyes 

[LoyalRed]

1 hour ago, Lydered said:

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-liam-manning-oxford-8879752?

Who is he ???