Robbored Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 From the threads on this forum it seems that most of us have a grudging respect for Ian Holloway and it occurred to me that would we ever accept him as City manager if the opportunity came around? I think I probably would... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatWill Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Nah, I'm good, thanks all the same... "Holloway is illegitimate..." (etc etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaggro Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Get real. The bloke doesn't like us and most of us don't like him. Agreed his vile gas ways have somewhat diluted with age, but he isn't going to live long enough to fully redeem himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Ian Holoway reminds me of that guy in that comedy show. "the office" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budbcfc Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 with all due respect that suggestion means you have a serious mental disorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider gliders Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 From the threads on this forum it seems that most of us have a grudging respect for Ian Holloway and it occurred to me that would we ever accept him as City manager if the opportunity came around? I think I probably would... We aint sure if it be you or we who should go an have a lie down! No ruddy way do we want he down the gate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 with all due respect that suggestion means you have a serious mental disorder. Nah! I'm trained to treat people with serious mental disorders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset_Cider Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Nah! I'm trained to treat people with serious mental disorders... I'd never have guessed you were on the forum admin team........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budbcfc Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 for gods sake dont turn into one like i almost did when i was looking after them. thats why i got out. uuuugh! uuuugh! uuuugh! whaaaaaaaay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ern Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 It would be akin to Damian entering a church. Are you deranged ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 can he have that nice white, padded, strappy shirt, please, and some of that nice valium as well, to match his staring red eyes? Thank you from Damian aged 6 1/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 "Sneaking respect" - you have got to be kidding, the guys an imbecile, no way would I want him here! Now Gordon Strachan maybe, or Peter Reid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I'm with Robbored on this one (for once). Ian Holloway can be a idiot, but is a very good manager! Although the fans might never warm to him or I doubt he'd wanna manage city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comeonyoureds Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 there is no ####ing way i would ever accept that gas lovin' hollowheaded ##nker to be be citys manager! id rather have benny L back and thats saying something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_The_Giant Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I'd welcome him like a hole in a parachute. BS4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusman Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 No problem,was actually disappointed he did'nt play for us.When Rob Newman left for Norwich he would have been a great signing for us at 50% of the Newman fee,instead he went off to QPR and distinguished himself really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I'd have him as manager, if only for the post match interviews, would be better then some of the footy we have to watch for sure!! He would also show a darn sight more passion then a few other managers that spring to mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Red_Rat Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I havent really noticed much grudging respect for Hollowhead, i like his passion towards his club.But i would never have him as manager. Look at the squad he's got at QPR, they should be winning the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WillsbridgeRed Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 The manager that's never won anything - Even QPR fans are getting fed up of him now! I got respect for his commitment and no nonsense approach, but would hope City would aim their sights abit higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I havent really noticed much grudging respect for Hollowhead, i like his passion towards his club.But i would never have him as manager. I think many City fans, myself included always respected (even admired) him particularly as a player and also as a manager, for his attitude as much as anything else. But don't confuse respect and admiration for actually liking the guy! As for having him as City manager...nah! All the passion and motivational skill in the world won't compensate a lack of tactical knowhow. Though 1 out of 2 aint bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 there is no ####ing way i would ever accept that gas lovin' hollowheaded ##nker to be be citys manager! not a fan then?! ha ha! Nope i have to agree with this one, i would never ever ever have him as manager, i would be disgusted... Gerry Francis as well.... not a bad manager, but too many wins against us back in the days have distorted my opinion of him... Looking forward to Tinman being the next manager... well i hope so anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezey Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 there is no ####ing way i would ever accept that gas lovin' hollowheaded ##nker to be be citys manager! id rather have benny L back and thats saying something! I can see you put a lot of thought and reason into this response...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fct Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I have grudging respect for Hollowhead yes, and I was disgusted at the way theGas sacked the bloke, however I wouldn't want Hollowhead to be City manager, I think he'd get as much stick as Pulis from certain sections of the crowd, and you know how rational football supporters can be at times..... No I'd suggest staying clear of ex-Gas players as managers. Tinman maybe in a few years once he's learned the ropes; Martin o'Neill would be my choice if I had to plump for one. God imagine his histrionics on the touchline??? Marked difference from DW who was once described on here as having the emotions of a pop-up toaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUERNSEY TAFFY RED Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Had no respect for Hollowhead until i met him in person at Frenchay Hospital a few years ago. His daughter came in with a broken arm and he was the go between communication wise between myself and his daughter who is deaf. Anyway, treated his daughter and got onto the subject of football and the man is football through and through. His main concern was the fans and the way they are treated by football clubs, his passion was the gas and even admired city. The man was genuine and open throughout our conversation and my opinion of him changed instantly. Last season i was looking after a young man who had been involved in a car accident and had severe learning disabilities and was an avid QPR fan. I told this young lad that i was going to see City v QPR and he asked would i be able to get holloways autograph. When the team coach arrived at the Gate, Holloway acknowledged me and i asked if he would do me a favour and sign my programme for this lad. He told me to hang on and went into the dressing room and returned several minutes later with all the teams signtures and best wishes for the young lad. Even though he is a gashead i admire the guy and think if he were a manager at this club he would take our team far, he has commitment and i believe he's a pretty decent motivator - just imagine if he wasn't forced to get rid of the likes of Zamora et al when he was at the gas - it doesn't even bear thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little un Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 He may be a nice guy "guernsey taffy red" but he is hollowhead and ex gas now at QPR he's got the worst reputation any guy could have. No way would I have him as manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Ian Holloway can be a idiot, but is a very good manager! Yeah......of a burger van maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 it wouldnt matter even if he wasnt a gashead,hes never done anything as a manager[apart from getting the gas relegated] and judging how QPR have slipped up of late he never will,dispite having some excellent players under him[ zamora,roberts,ellington,gallen,furlong,shittu etc] and spending a fair bit of cash over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elko Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 as nobby said, until he's proved himself a good manager then, no. i think he wins over the fans with his undoubted passion, but i don't think he's anything special as a manager, most capable managers should be able do to a decent job with a big team like Qpr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedwardsV1 Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 The manager that's never won anything - Even QPR fans are getting fed up of him now! I got respect for his commitment and no nonsense approach, but would hope City would aim their sights abit higher As much as I think that Guernsey Taffy Reds story sums the MAN up, I'm afraid that if he fails to get QPR up this season the "choker" tag will get applied and will stick. The City fans wont accept him for that more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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