Numero Uno Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 10 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Is it? When Pearson went, we had 18 points from 14 (which I make around 1.28 per game) We now have 44 from 34 (which I make around 1.29 per game) Three of those points came under Fleming but let’s ignore that and point out that in the latest ten game block we are less than a point a game. That is crap when you consider a transfer window and increased squad availability. Manning is meandering aimlessly at present. He won’t get sacked but he needs to pull his finger out of his arse and start producing the improvement that the hierarchy deemed was required. You don’t sack a manager to achieve worse results. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 6 minutes ago, Glen hump said: Tinnion will be deciding players futures. Promotion would decide all their futures, as none of this bunch are really good enough for the prem. Which seems something of a disincentive for a mid table + squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh II Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 15 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Is it? When Pearson went, we had 18 points from 14 (which I make around 1.28 per game) We now have 44 from 34 (which I make around 1.29 per game) So he's definitely in sacking territory then 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I am ‘Manning in’ for clarity. The mess is above him. We can’t be paying off 3 more years of Manning’s contract just for them to make another appointment that they’ll either hate (Nige) or who won’t be up to it (Holden, Manning?). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 45 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: Think you should change the title from Manning to Tinnion Brian “see you in the Prem” Tinnion 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Just now, Randy Marsh II said: So he's definitely in sacking territory then Pretty generous of LB to not differentiate, Fleming took game 15..and pushed it up to 1.4 PPG. Manning has 1.21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 As Lizz Truss said after becoming Prime Minister...you can be sacked as Prime Minister, but not if you are head honcho at the Bank of England. It applies with us...regardless of who's running the ship, its those who are unaccountable and make the decisions that can't be sacked. Manning is way out of his depth imo, and by the week comes across more and more like LJ in his decision making. Many will be thinking the same but will sit on the fence so as not to be wrong. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Is it too early to have a stick or twist poll for Manning yet ? He finally gets his wish to have more time training on the grass and if today is the result then it does not bode well. Personally this is the earliest I have ever wanted a manager gone. He just seems out of his depth and has for most of the time since he has been here. Lose to Cardiff and it may get quite toxic next week. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 23 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Is it? When Pearson went, we had 18 points from 14 (which I make around 1.28 per game) We now have 44 from 34 (which I make around 1.29 per game) Depends what point you’re trying to make or trying to play down the anger? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 If we can't sack him can we at least take a leaf out of our January transfer window play book and loan him back to Oxford for the remainder of the season? 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 9 points from the last 10 games… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Just a point re sacking Manning. He's on a 3.5 year contract. If we were to sack him in Summer, that would be a fairly sizable payout. Obviously we can't let these things dictate the decision, but it would be one hell of a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey54 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 4 minutes ago, spudski said: As Lizz Truss said after becoming Prime Minister...you can be sacked as Prime Minister, but not if you are head honcho at the Bank of England. It applies with us...regardless of who's running the ship, its those who are unaccountable and make the decisions that can't be sacked. Manning is way out of his depth imo, and by the week comes across more and more like LJ in his decision making. Many will be thinking the same but will sit on the fence so as not to be wrong. I was just about to say that it's Junior Johnson all over again. Young manager who does ok at a lower league team but completely out of his depth. Pearson was the best thing to happen at this club since Cotts. Both been there and done it and both strong men. The Lansdowns can't cope with real men 13 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abingdon Red Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 The next few games could be very difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Manning’s post match interview was that of a beaten man (and I don’t mean just defeat today), Blaming the players is a poor managerial position to take, Accepting no blame himself. His hangdog expression and lacklustre words give me zero optimism. If he is here next August I fear the worst. Yet on last 180 minutes he may well not survive to next year. Question for the incompetent three - Do you honestly believe this man can take us to the top division ? because I can’t see in his record, with us and before, any grounds for such beliefs. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Just now, Gaseater said: He will get snapped up quickly by a league 1 side so pay out would stop. That’s not how contract terminations work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 (edited) 43 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I think where I'm at with this is that we're in danger of the good culture that was in place of eroding. Signs of that already. Players have lost confidence. We know those two things are really difficult to change. I personally think that continuing to back a horse with 3 legs is quite ridiculous. Rather than having some blind faith that it might work out we should probably look to take the bull by the horns and be pro active. IF a change was made now it would give a new man time to evaluate the squad etc. I'm not sure I'm comfortable with Manning deciding the futures of players like James etc. Worrying thing is whod want to come here with tinnion calling the shots and a pound shop budget . Edited February 24 by Cityboy1954 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollsRoyce Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Pearson has gone. Manning is Manning and we have to judge him on his performance in the context of his tenure and circumstances. So far he looks miles out of his depth, but has the opportunity over 12 games to learn and evolve and deliver. But so far, if nothing changes, we need to cut our losses in the summer. He is certainly not what we had hoped for. What we have to avoid is an expensive and time wasting period where the owners try to justify a bad decision by hanging on, only to arrive at the inevitable conclusion. He has plenty of games to show what he can do, and does not mean winning 7 games for example, but giving some indication that he knows what he is doing when the situation os complex and demanding. Thankfully we did not bring him in to avoid a relegation. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWS Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 54 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Lansdown Snr needs to get on the blower and take charge of this tragic situation that his son and BT have created. It's lansclown senior that has created the mess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Should be. He is not the right fit for us. He is not the right guy to take us forward. You are not the right fit to be a supporter of Bristol City in my opinion and should watch another Bristol based football team. 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 He’s Bristol footballs Steve Borthwick. God, what a depressing day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Depends what point you’re trying to make or trying to play down the anger? I’m not really trying to make any point beyond that I don’t honestly believe we would be significantly higher than 12th with our current squad regardless of who was managing us. I am far from convinced on Manning but I don’t buy into the idea the change in management - whilst unnecessary - has significantly impacted on our fortunes either way. Edited February 24 by LondonBristolian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 36 minutes ago, Big Cheese said: By cheap option, meant his wages, compared to a proven championship manager OK , thanks for clearing that up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Cardiff at home next who picked up 3 points today. Lose that game and it’s going to be even more horrific than tonight. Not sure what leg Manning then has to stand on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Hampton Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 57 minutes ago, Gaseater said: Because he wasn’t going to get a new deal and started kicking off. No, he wasn’t playing ball, called them out for some of their faults at running the club and was a definite alpha male, a strong personality. They didn’t communicate with him, that’s why he was “kicking off “! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 13 minutes ago, RollsRoyce said: Thankfully we did not bring him in to avoid a relegation. We may have to bring someone into avoid one next year. And we won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 1 minute ago, Gaseater said: He has a track record of this behaviour - same reason he got binned by Derby. Under Mel Morris? Who had an attitude of my way or the highway. No one else’s opinion counts. Sounds awfully familiar 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofyourkipper Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: Issue is would we trust the board to make a good appointment? They've made 14 appointments in the last 25 years, how many of those have seen us finish in the top half of the championship? 2? Ultimately if Manning gets sacked will anyone better come in? I heavily doubt it would'nt be hard to get someone better would it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Hampton Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 (edited) I blame the board they’ve done LM a huge disservice by “bigging up” his potential and his being just what we needed. If LM stayed put he would possibly have evolved into a good manager once he’d gained some real experience. Edited February 24 by JP Hampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBF Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 No point in getting rid of Manning now but we should start looking for a replacement to come in May/June. Big problem is Board not Manager No confidence they will make a good appointment. It’s a frustrating horrible cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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