Davefevs Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, Malago said: “ He’s been a breath of fresh air since he came in”. Direct quote from Rob Atkinson on RTV today when asked about the arrival of Manning, which I found quite interesting. Not sure he meant as a criticism of Nige and his team, but that’s how it came across. I’m sure he has been a breath of fresh air. He’s gonna coach differently to the previous set up. It’s the insinuation of “no coaching” that I don’t buy. 4 Quote Link to comment
Shauntaylor85 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 43 minutes ago, mozo said: When was the last time you consistently saw edge of the seat stuff at Ashton Gate? Semenyo v Birmingham last season. Quote Link to comment
The turtle Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: I’m sure he has been a breath of fresh air. He’s gonna coach differently to the previous set up. It’s the insinuation of “no coaching” that I don’t buy. I don't think anything counts on robins TV. What's he going to say? Bif of a damp squid to be honest, expected better, bang average?? You don't realize how much neutral commentators or JP matter until your subjected to robins TV week in week out, and how amazing everything is all day everyday under every manager for 4 years Edited January 20 by The turtle 3 Quote Link to comment
mozo Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Semenyo v Birmingham last season. By consistently I meant multiple games. It hasn't happened at this level since LJ's good streaks, which would then turn into bad streaks, but really we havent seen consistently exciting football since Cotts. It certainly didn't happen under Nige, and I don't know why you think it is achievable this season (without being exposed at the other end). 1 Quote Link to comment
bcfc01 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, petehinton said: They were all just stood around each training session doing rondos for 3 hours, 4 days a week for 3 straight years May have well have been. 2 Quote Link to comment
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Extended Highlights albeit no doubt with a Watford slant/perspective. Good 10 minutes or so. Quote Link to comment
mozo Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, Malago said: “ He’s been a breath of fresh air since he came in”. Direct quote from Rob Atkinson on RTV today when asked about the arrival of Manning, which I found quite interesting. Not sure he meant as a criticism of Nige and his team, but that’s how it came across. He pretty much said that Manning is a good human too Quote Link to comment
Numero Uno Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 (edited) 11 hours ago, ChrisJ said: We are a team in transition it will take time but I do feel we are being coached for the first time in a very long time, and these effects need to time to have an impact and embed. NP wasn’t a coach and Holden and lj were well out of their depth, I can see what manning is trying to do even if we aren’t seeing it at its best yet. Can’t agree at all. A completely Un-coached team free styling it at Championship level would get ******* battered most weeks. You might not like what the previous regime were doing but to insinuate there was no coaching is both plain disrespectful and wrong. Edited January 21 by Numero Uno 6 Quote Link to comment
Shauntaylor85 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, Davefevs said: Out of interest what do you think Fleming and Euell were doing? I honestly don’t buy “we are now being coached” stuff. Coached to play a bit differently? Yes. But that’s very different isn’t it? I don’t think Manning is a leader, a good coach if a good coach but difference to getting results from that coaching. He’s a number two IMO, as uninspiring as SOD! 1 Quote Link to comment
ChrisJ Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, Davefevs said: Out of interest what do you think Fleming and Euell were doing? I honestly don’t buy “we are now being coached” stuff. Coached to play a bit differently? Yes. But that’s very different isn’t it? They were coaching, obviously we WERE being coached im Not saying they came into training did some gym work and sat around having a chat. What I meant was it seemed more old school - work hard hit the channels run around a lot which isn’t the case mow. Quote Link to comment
Southport Red Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 (edited) 9 hours ago, The turtle said: I don't think anything counts on robins TV. What's he going to say? Bif of a damp squid to be honest, expected better, bang average?? You don't realize how much neutral commentators or JP matter until your subjected to robins TV week in week out, and how amazing everything is all day everyday under every manager for 4 years Sorry, I know I’m being an arch pedant here, but I always smile when people say damp Squid Edited January 21 by Southport Red 4 1 Quote Link to comment
Numero Uno Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, Malago said: “ He’s been a breath of fresh air since he came in”. Direct quote from Rob Atkinson on RTV today when asked about the arrival of Manning, which I found quite interesting. Not sure he meant as a criticism of Nige and his team, but that’s how it came across. That’s all good from the players point of view. When we start delivering better than a mediocre 16 points in a 13 game period (with four very tough games on the horizon) hopefully the fans will agree. If he doesn’t win the next league game his record is actually WORSE than the previous manager over an identical number of games this season with more players available, that is an uncomfortable fact. Plenty of work to be done yet before we can celebrate the Messiah’s arrival…………..I have no problem with Liam btw, more the Bristol Sport publicity machine. 2 Quote Link to comment
red panda Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 7 minutes ago, Southport Red said: Sorry, I know I’m being an arch pedant here, but I always smile when people say damp Squid But did they "say" it? It's possible they were dictating the message. But more likely they typed it. Call yourself a pedant??? 1 Quote Link to comment
Sir Geoff Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, ChrisJ said: They were coaching, obviously we WERE being coached im Not saying they came into training did some gym work and sat around having a chat. What I meant was it seemed more old school - work hard hit the channels run around a lot which isn’t the case mow. Now it's just saunter around a bit pass the ball aimlessly between the defenders and when everyone's bored lump it long into a corner or in Zak's case out of play. Quote Link to comment
bearded_red Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, Sir Geoff said: Now it's just saunter around a bit pass the ball aimlessly between the defenders and when everyone's bored lump it long into a corner or in Zak's case out of play. Yeah but you have to say they’re coached to do this excellently! 1 Quote Link to comment
Crimson Crayola Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, Shauntaylor85 said: I don’t think Manning is a leader, a good coach if a good coach but difference to getting results from that coaching. He’s a number two IMO, as uninspiring as SOD! I think you need only see some of the coach and player interaction to know that last sentence is bull. There are more facets to being a good leader than 'being that guy that you'd want next to you in the trenchs' that nige undoubtedly was. 3 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 3 hours ago, ChrisJ said: They were coaching, obviously we WERE being coached im Not saying they came into training did some gym work and sat around having a chat. What I meant was it seemed more old school - work hard hit the channels run around a lot which isn’t the case mow. I think it’s clear, even from edited Robins Uncut videos, training did not consist of what you suggest. 1 Quote Link to comment
Roger Red Hat Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 3 hours ago, Southport Red said: Sorry, I know I’m being an arch pedant here, but I always smile when people say damp Squid So do I! 1 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Just looking at some stats on Wyscout. Yesterday we managed 2.79 passes per possession, our lowest under Manning (by some distance), and the second worst of the season (Coventry home was the worst). Watford contributed to that for sure, but we seemed to force a lot of passes where the options weren’t really on. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
George Rs Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just looking at some stats on Wyscout. Yesterday we managed 2.79 passes per possession, our lowest under Manning (by some distance), and the second worst of the season (Coventry home was the worst). Watford contributed to that for sure, but we seemed to force a lot of passes where the options weren’t really on. Think this is another indicator of the team/manning forcing a certain style of play, where either the situation or the players don’t suit it. I quite like Manning but for someone who bangs on about “control” every interview we sure love to hoof it to the wings pretty early into possession without looking for better options. 1 Quote Link to comment
Southport Red Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 4 hours ago, red panda said: But did they "say" it? It's possible they were dictating the message. But more likely they typed it. Call yourself a pedant??? Just been out-pedanted Quote Link to comment
Alan Dicks Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 I just hate modern football these days, long gone is the excitement and edge of seat stuff. Quote Link to comment
CiderJar Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 6 hours ago, red panda said: But did they "say" it? It's possible they were dictating the message. But more likely they typed it. Call yourself a pedant??? Maybe he doesn’t smile when it is typed, but does when it is said? Quote Link to comment
BigTone Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 26 minutes ago, Alan Dicks said: long gone is the excitement and edge of seat stuff. I keep getting splinters 1 Quote Link to comment
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