Chessels Chick Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Prob no surprise but doesn't look like King will be around next season ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davefevs Posted January 21 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21 Well that’s a real bummer. In my heart of hearts, I’d hoped LM would keep him around. His exoerience, guidance of young players will be a big loss. 32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cidercity1987 Posted January 21 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21 The Pearson era was truly thrown in the bin way too early 28 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Don’t think I can have any real opinion on this from a loss perspective. No idea if he’s a good coach or not. Appreciate he’s a city fan though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 No real surprise…..be interesting to see what happens with Matty James 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Oopsie daisie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 So they love Bristol. He wouldn't, would he? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 21 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Well that’s a real bummer. In my heart of hearts, I’d hoped LM would keep him around. His exoerience, guidance of young players will be a big loss. Dave, what makes think this has anything to do with LM? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Was never going to get another playing contract, but pretty sure he would have moved seamlessly into the coaching set up under Pearson. Don't know how good he was coaching, but it does seem like all the previous coaches are being moved on. Guess that comes with a new Boss moving in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 The question with King is a real binary one - I don’t think anyone believes he’s good enough as a player at this level any longer so is he good enough as a coach. Nobody can be definite there but any reports from younger players say how good he is so I’m inclined to say with his experience and that in mind he’s worth keeping around as long as it works financially. However, two things. - We have to assume the person who questioned him as a player is still at the club. That may make for a difficult working relationship - If he’s been told now, then I don’t think it’s end of season. I think he may be released this month, particularly as injuries return. Seems a bit of a shame overall. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 21 Admin Report Share Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Was never going to get another playing contract, but pretty sure he would have moved seamlessly into the coaching set up under Pearson. Not sure he was, I believe there was serious talk of him moving out of the area last summer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 21 Admin Report Share Posted January 21 34 minutes ago, Chessels Chick said: Prob no surprise but doesn't look like King will be around next season ... Unless he is moving to a club a long way away, there's nothing stopping them staying in Bristol 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, phantom said: Unless he is moving to a club a long way away, there's nothing stopping them staying in Bristol Weren't they settled in Leicester , guess that's what she means by home ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted January 21 Author Report Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, phantom said: Unless he is moving to a club a long way away, there's nothing stopping them staying in Bristol They live in Leicester - have been renting in Bristol ... not that I'm a stalker or anything!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 50 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Well that’s a real bummer. In my heart of hearts, I’d hoped LM would keep him around. His exoerience, guidance of young players will be a big loss. It will be. However I feel the club (JL and BT) see King as part of the Pearson setup. I think we all know they would like all traces of Pearson removed. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, The Coach said: It will be. However I feel the club (JL and BT) see King as part of the Pearson setup. I think we all know they would like all traces of Pearson removed. Just like how in their 2023 recap, no pictures of Pearson were shown. But pictures of Manning was. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Just now, W-S-M Seagull said: Just like how in their 2023 recap, no pictures of Pearson were shown. But pictures of Manning was. Precisely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 59 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Well that’s a real bummer. In my heart of hearts, I’d hoped LM would keep him around. His exoerience, guidance of young players will be a big loss. Think once Cisse got elevated to the first team pool with Manning bringing in Hogg & that other bloke whose name escapes me, then it was fairly likely. Think he’s known for a while that he wouldn’t be kept on this summer, be very interesting to see if anyone else who is rumoured to be in the same boat also goes next summer. Can’t see his early departure would exactly free up much room to add another so presumably we go with what we have & hope Sykes is back soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Just like how in their 2023 recap, no pictures of Pearson were shown. But pictures of Manning was. So ,is this Year Zero ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 (edited) King re-signed under Nige as player/coach. Unfortunately he’s been injured but I imagine he’s been involved at Failand. Iirc Manning mentioned how important it is to have senior players like King around the group so he maybe wants King to stay on as a coach? As a lifelong City fan I’m sure he’d love to stay at the club. Edited January 21 by Robbored 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: King re-signed under Nige as player/coach. Unfortunately he’s been injured but I imagine he’s been involved at Failand. Iirc Manning mentioned how important it is to have senior players like King around the group so he maybe wants to King as a coach. As a lifelong City fan I’m sure he’d love to stay at the club. So how does that fit with his wife saying they'll be sad to leave Bristol ? Obviously LM/BT/JL - take your pick - has indicated he won't be offered anything after this season. It's not that difficult to understand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Wasn't going to be retained on the playing side, even under Nige. I've heard he doesn't want to retire from playing so will presumably be in talks with other Championship/L1 clubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 35 minutes ago, The Coach said: It will be. However I feel the club (JL and BT) see King as part of the Pearson setup. I think we all know they would like all traces of Pearson removed. Or they just don't want wages being spent on players who'll barely get on the pitch, experience is great, but its better when its spent on people who'll play 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Was he not seeking coaching continuation of contract under NP? With still registered to play if needed ? Does LM not want him or the suits want his wages else where ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Galley is our king said: Dave, what makes think this has anything to do with LM? Yes could be the suits not want him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Wasn't going to be retained on the playing side, even under Nige. I've heard he doesn't want to retire from playing so will presumably be in talks with other Championship/L1 clubs. That would make sense. He was available pretty much all of last season and still 'only' 35. He hasn't played load in recent years so maybe his legs are a bit younger! From the interviews, it seems he's been a massively positive influence on all the young lads so hopefully he will have a coaching role with us in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 7 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Or they just don't want wages being spent on players who'll barely get on the pitch, experience is great, but its better when its spent on people who'll play Not always. Experienced players set standards to the younger players. Something we never had under DH or LJ. King was brought in for this number one reason in my view. It’s helped rid laziness and players who hide in changing rooms at the training ground. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 14 minutes ago, CodeRed said: So how does that fit with his wife saying they'll be sad to leave Bristol ? Obviously LM/BT/JL - take your pick - has indicated he won't be offered anything after this season. It's not that difficult to understand. It probably hasn’t occurred to you CR but a wife going public could be a double bluff - it’s not that difficult to understand………… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 If Manning is happy with his own coaching set up then no reason to offer anything to Andy King. No doubt hes been good to have around but other seniors can take over. I personally think Matty James might be around next year which covers that off nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 12 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Wasn't going to be retained on the playing side, even under Nige. I've heard he doesn't want to retire from playing so will presumably be in talks with other Championship/L1 clubs. Well if his mrs wants to stay in Bristol, I guess a reunion with our old boys over at the mem could be an option? Not a good one, but an option.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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