Davefevs Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 9 minutes ago, fisherrich said: Fingers crossed hopefully. That’ll be arthritis mate, sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, SecretSam said: Because it's ultimately likely to be his son's money in the end, anyway. Well, if he’s not really looking for a return on his millions and he’s happy for his son to run the club into the ground, we’re well and truly ******! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 54 minutes ago, fisherrich said: Maybe there is some deal/takeover being discussed currently. Anyone with the finger on the pulse would be acting. Fingers crossed hopefully. Really hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRUEREDBLUE Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 The solution for Bristol City is clear 1. The Club must be transparent, speak things as they are, and produce a plan to deal with what, the majority, of supporters can see. This means being honest about the Club’s weaknesses and failures on the pitch over many years (not being in the promotion frame in the same way that Cardiff, Swansea, Burnley, Norwich, Huddersfield, Bournemouth, Luton and others have been over many years) and putting forward a plan to address this. It also includes the Club being realistic, about the current playing squad and the risk that the club has taken in appointing LM as head coach (a good young coach with no relevant track record). In many ways LM has been put into a very difficult position (as far as expectations against resources is concerned and taking into account the competitiveness of the Championship) and this should be acknowledged by the Club. 2. The supporter base should reach out to SL and the Lansdown family to communicate its appreciation for what the Lansdown’s have done for the club and the City of Bristol over the years (particularly in relation to the stadium and training facility) but at the same time should communicate that they believe that SL needs to obtain better help and guidance (in relation to both football and executive leadership at the club) and should make it a priority to obtain this. 3. It would be for SL to acknowledge this support but also admit to the main failure that we have all witnessed during his tenure at the club – that of the lack of achievement on the pitch. It would help for SL to talk to supporters about this and to consider embracing their request that he should use some of his resources to find the best football and executive leadership possible (better than the personnel who have been appointed in the past and the current senior team), who can take responsibility for the strategy going forward. If we are aiming for the Premier League we need a Premier League standard Board and Leadership. SL has achieved massive things at the Club but it would show huge strength to admit and address the key failure of his tenure - that of under achieving on the pitch notwithstanding his financial status and input. To be honest, it feels as though the clubs approach to its main challenge (that of getting to the Premier League) has been parochial, second rate and a bit local - in some ways this mirrors the way many people within football view our Club - we are unfashionable and they don't see us as Premier League. This is something we must change because Bristol is a Premier League City and deserves a Premier League Club. Places like Swansea, Norwich, Burnley, Huddersfield and Bournemouth cannot hold a candle to Bristol. 4. The new football and executive leadership would be tasked with (a) developing a robust succession plan for SL and the Lansdown family and (b) assessing what the club needs both in relation to playing squad and football management and coaching to mount a realistic challenge for the play-offs and promotion. 5. This approach would gain the respect of the supporters (it would give transparency and would propose a solution to the current situation which supporters are becoming increasingly despondent about) and would protect the deserved legacy of SL and the Lansdown family at the same time. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) this needs pinning somewhere, exactly what the club needs. cap doffed to atrueredblue. nailed in one post it is all good but no4 is where the problem lies. do that and im behind liam for a while 4. The new football and executive leadership would be tasked with (a) developing a robust succession plan for SL and the Lansdown family and (b) assessing what the club needs both in relation to playing squad and football management and coaching to mount a realistic challenge for the play-offs and promotion. Edited March 20 by redsquirrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) 15 hours ago, ATRUEREDBLUE said: The solution for Bristol City is clear 1. The Club must be transparent, speak things as they are, and produce a plan to deal with what, the majority, of supporters can see. This means being honest about the Club’s weaknesses and failures on the pitch over many years (not being in the promotion frame in the same way that Cardiff, Swansea, Burnley, Norwich, Huddersfield, Bournemouth, Luton and others have been over many years) and putting forward a plan to address this. It also includes the Club being realistic, about the current playing squad and the risk that the club has taken in appointing LM as head coach (a good young coach with no relevant track record). In many ways LM has been put into a very difficult position (as far as expectations against resources is concerned and taking into account the competitiveness of the Championship) and this should be acknowledged by the Club. 2. The supporter base should reach out to SL and the Lansdown family to communicate its appreciation for what the Lansdown’s have done for the club and the City of Bristol over the years (particularly in relation to the stadium and training facility) but at the same time should communicate that they believe that SL needs to obtain better help and guidance (in relation to both football and executive leadership at the club) and should make it a priority to obtain this. 3. It would be for SL to acknowledge this support but also admit to the main failure that we have all witnessed during his tenure at the club – that of the lack of achievement on the pitch. It would help for SL to talk to supporters about this and to consider embracing their request that he should use some of his resources to find the best football and executive leadership possible (better than the personnel who have been appointed in the past and the current senior team), who can take responsibility for the strategy going forward. If we are aiming for the Premier League we need a Premier League standard Board and Leadership. SL has achieved massive things at the Club but it would show huge strength to admit and address the key failure of his tenure - that of under achieving on the pitch notwithstanding his financial status and input. To be honest, it feels as though the clubs approach to its main challenge (that of getting to the Premier League) has been parochial, second rate and a bit local - in some ways this mirrors the way many people within football view our Club - we are unfashionable and they don't see us as Premier League. This is something we must change because Bristol is a Premier League City and deserves a Premier League Club. Places like Swansea, Norwich, Burnley, Huddersfield and Bournemouth cannot hold a candle to Bristol. 4. The new football and executive leadership would be tasked with (a) developing a robust succession plan for SL and the Lansdown family and (b) assessing what the club needs both in relation to playing squad and football management and coaching to mount a realistic challenge for the play-offs and promotion. 5. This approach would gain the respect of the supporters (it would give transparency and would propose a solution to the current situation which supporters are becoming increasingly despondent about) and would protect the deserved legacy of SL and the Lansdown family at the same time. SL has already stated that he is looking for a buyer or at least investment. I don't think they want to implement a proper company structure before getting new investment. Edited March 20 by exAtyeoMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 19/03/2024 at 13:13, SecretSam said: It's his judgement that's the issue, the fact that his heart seems to have taken over from the head in the decision making process I don't trust either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 18/03/2024 at 13:23, WarksRobin said: I said on another thread that they need to appoint a couple of non-executive directors to add some balance to decision making You been told something,? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, frenchred said: You been told something,? Not this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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