Jack Dawe Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ....it's almost like there's a plan, or something. What's going on? Very impressed. Well done City (SL, LJ, MA, and whoever else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 #impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 It's something I've been banging on about for years.... A long term plan, with decent manager, and most importantly, an infrastructure at the club, with which to work with. Managers did it all in the past, pretty much...now we are getting that infrastructure in place. The knock affect, is that Pros in the game, no longer look at us, as a nice Club but run by amateurs...but now Professional in what we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 The best bit of business was getting Mark Ashton on board IMO. We needed someone who isn`t frightened of getting his hands dirty when dealing with other clubs and agents and I think LJ isn`t the type to get involved in the dark arts, it`s just not in his nature. We needed someone ruthless who could walk the walk and that`s what we`ve got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Certainly puts a bit more pressure on LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 21 minutes ago, Super said: Certainly puts a bit more pressure on LJ. I assume you mean by that is that LJ, given all these resources needs to start getting results. It goes without saying but something LJ will be very aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 .... will propel us into Europe within 5 years. City have certainly demonstrated one of the finest recruitment campaigns for many a summer, and they aren't finished yet. Compare to the poor work so far at Burnley, Hull and Sunderland for example. Just goes to show being a Prem club isn't everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very prowed of MA / LJ / SL - long may it continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 22 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Very prowed of MA / LJ / SL - long may it continue I am very worried "prowed" is becoming the default spelling on here................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Just now, Drew Peacock said: I am very worried "prowed" is becoming the default spelling on here................. Ha, it has kinda caught on, hasn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I think a fair few were worried by Mark Ashton coming in, a perception of a 'suit' but that combined with Des Taylor (who is a good scout) seems to have opened many doors that were locked under Burt / Cotterill I would point out that we have now spent quite a lot more than ever before, and that's SL unlocking the purse strings. The pressure is now on the team (both playing and management) to deliver, this feels like the 'throw of the dice' that we've been urging from SL for some time, lets not **** it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 very happy and prowed as well, Only doubt is that most of the player signed will probably be at their peak in 2-4 years time. that means we will need to exercise a lot of patience (not something in big supply at BS3 to my memory!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WestfieldRed Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Mark Ashton is the key for me. He's come in and immediately turned our transfer activity on it's head. Yes we'd all have loved to land a Gayle or a Gray last season, but with Johnson we're looking to build a squad of competent Championship footballers with their best years ahead of them, rather than lump all our eggs in a multi-million pound basket that might be looking beyond us to his next contract.... 1 or 2 more faces and a solid January window could set us up for a serious run at the top 6 next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 What was wrong with Nicky Hunt? Quality, good value signing. One for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Keiran Richardson photo's on FB at the Gate, another tremendous option????? Good business? Another too old player?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstoke Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 PROWED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, Redstoke said: PROWED What ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 3 hours ago, reddogkev said: .... will propel us into Europe within 5 years. City have certainly demonstrated one of the finest recruitment campaigns for many a summer, and they aren't finished yet. Compare to the poor work so far at Burnley, Hull and Sunderland for example. Just goes to show being a Prem club isn't everything. Man Utd made a mess of their recruitment, the summer SAF left, and his chief exec (can't remember his name). It was a shambles with two imposters trying to conduct transfer negotiations in Spain at one point. They only seem to have got back on track this summer. Wegner has struggled since David Dein left. It happens to the biggest and the best. It's worth SL getting in and paying top dollar for the three or four key off-field positions/staff. There's no ffp/restrictions on money lavished on CEOs, scouts or medical staff (or whatever the key positions are)is there? Monkeys/peanuts etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Another point that may be lost on some. Never before do I remember Bristol City spending so much on transfer fees for defenders. Forget the inflated amounts compared with twenty or thirty years ago and look at the quality and age of those we are recruiting. We are following the philosophies of the great past masters like Clough, Revie and Shankly, They sorted out the defence first because if you don't concede, you do not lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 3 hours ago, reddogkev said: .... will propel us into Europe within 5 years. You WHAT? Goddammit, I didn't vote Brexit in the f'ing referendum for LJ , MA , SL and Bristol Sport etc to screw it up within a couple of freaking years. NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 i think we need to give Des Taylor some credit as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 4 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: The best bit of business was getting Mark Ashton on board IMO. We needed someone who isn`t frightened of getting his hands dirty when dealing with other clubs and agents and I think LJ isn`t the type to get involved in the dark arts, it`s just not in his nature. We needed someone ruthless who could walk the walk and that`s what we`ve got. I think LJ can be ruthless behind the scenes, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 5 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: The best bit of business was getting Mark Ashton on board IMO. We needed someone who isn`t frightened of getting his hands dirty when dealing with other clubs and agents and I think LJ isn`t the type to get involved in the dark arts, it`s just not in his nature. We needed someone ruthless who could walk the walk and that`s what we`ve got. Exactly - masterstroke to ensure both Tammy and Matthews cannot be recalled from their season long loans....but we can still get Wes back if needs be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 4 hours ago, Antman said: I think a fair few were worried by Mark Ashton coming in, a perception of a 'suit' but that combined with Des Taylor (who is a good scout) seems to have opened many doors that were locked under Burt / Cotterill I would point out that we have now spent quite a lot more than ever before, and that's SL unlocking the purse strings. The pressure is now on the team (both playing and management) to deliver, this feels like the 'throw of the dice' that we've been urging from SL for some time, lets not **** it up! Totally agree. Burt and Cotts' immense contributions to our history must never be forgotten. We were lost and lowly in League One, then we stormed to the title. That was their time and their level. Simple as that I think. It would be nice for them to come back as guests of honour for a game and receive a proper ovation on the pitch holding the 'double' trophies...that season was amazing, we won the bloody division! How many of us have ever seen that happen?! Now the baton has been passed to Ashton, Taylor and Johnson, and onwards we go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 44 minutes ago, Rob k said: I think LJ can be ruthless behind the scenes, Oh I think he can. I just don`t think he`s that comfortable with the murky world of agents and the like, it goes against his principles, whereas Mark Ashton is more experienced and I daresay more thick skinned when it comes to stuff like that. I could be wrong and LJ could be the devil incarnate when negotiating transfers though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 4 hours ago, Antman said: I think a fair few were worried by Mark Ashton coming in, a perception of a 'suit' but that combined with Des Taylor (who is a good scout) seems to have opened many doors that were locked under Burt / Cotterill I would point out that we have now spent quite a lot more than ever before, and that's SL unlocking the purse strings. The pressure is now on the team (both playing and management) to deliver, this feels like the 'throw of the dice' that we've been urging from SL for some time, lets not **** it up! Seems to me with all these young signings that the pressure is not on, for this season at least. Progress needed for sure, but this for a first time in many years has to be a long term project. If it's a throw of the dice it's a long throw. However we do this season I would be amazed if we don't improve the next one. And to think Johnson has said it will take three windows to get us to where he wants us squad wise. The future looks bright, the future looks RED.!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 With the signings we are not necessarily looking at success now, but next season or the one after. We cannot compete in the "buy a squad for now" stakes, we have to have a longer term plan in place, and things look good right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 The big difference this summer has been the implementation of the Transfer sub forum. Much less chaotic than a single thread. No wonder we managed to see so many great signings over the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Hey woah there boys and girls. Let's not be brandishing praise around for our strategic transfer market dealing until we have confirmation we have a sell on clause built into the Agard deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 5 hours ago, myol'man said: What was wrong with Nicky Hunt? Quality, good value signing. One for the future. Ahh yes ...Nicky Hunt ...the man with the ironing board shoved up the back of his shirt ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsteral Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 When lee johnson took over he said it would take 3 transfer windows to get us to where he wants us to be. WELL he and MA/DT have brought some fantastic quality players in the first of those 3 windows, so what are the next 2 going to be like. I assume that he intends to keep the new players he has brought in this time, so presumably any players he buys in the next 2 windows will be to replace and improve on the ones who are already here now, so i think the squad will have changed almost completely by the end of that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 9 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: The best bit of business was getting Mark Ashton on board IMO. Did not like him when he was brought in but hands up, I make you right and I think the biggest single difference with him is we have someone whose main concern is not simply maintaining a reputation in the club but maintaining one externally. Most people in roles like this with us just had to keep the provincial natives happy. He has had a career more widely and still operates like his ambition is his driver not just holding down a cushy number in a spot with no expectations. When you put together ambitious, driven people who believe in themselves and their team, big things happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 11 hours ago, Redstoke said: PROWED I think the point is that it should be spelt thus old chap: proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 14 hours ago, reddogkev said: .... will propel us into Europe within 5 years. City have certainly demonstrated one of the finest recruitment campaigns for many a summer, and they aren't finished yet. Compare to the poor work so far at Burnley, Hull and Sunderland for example. Just goes to show being a Prem club isn't everything. We are signing 'intelligent' players apparently; perhaps those three dumps are trying the same sort of policy but its not working for obvious reasons. 12 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Due to technical error I shall not be commenting on Major's remark as it froze and could then not be deleted just like this comment appears to be attributed to he himself per above colon. Therefore I believe this space is vacant... you may write whatever you like about our transfer policy this season. One likes the activity so far. Proud? We shall see. Excited and with anticipation? almost .. just need that key note poached egg type of striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 11 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Totally agree. Burt and Cotts' immense contributions to our history must never be forgotten. We were lost and lowly in League One, then we stormed to the title. That was their time and their level. Simple as that I think. It would be nice for them to come back as guests of honour for a game and receive a proper ovation on the pitch holding the 'double' trophies...that season was amazing, we won the bloody division! How many of us have ever seen that happen?! Now the baton has been passed to Ashton, Taylor and Johnson, and onwards we go.... I like this post a lot. This should be a reality one day. Maybe not yet, but we really need to remember the good times. In life things dont go according to plan. inevitably in football, when things go wrong, they go really wrong. Steve C should be revered. He brought about a change. A change so dramatic it changed our club. Changed our fortunes. It was done at light speed. We all bought in. It was.... unbelievable! We need to remember our heroes. He is one of them. One day bring him back. Clap till your hands ache...... they were indeed the best of times. Stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 1 hour ago, WayOutWest said: I like this post a lot. This should be a reality one day. Maybe not yet, but we really need to remember the good times. In life things dont go according to plan. inevitably in football, when things go wrong, they go really wrong. Steve C should be revered. He brought about a change. A change so dramatic it changed our club. Changed our fortunes. It was done at light speed. We all bought in. It was.... unbelievable! We need to remember our heroes. He is one of them. One day bring him back. Clap till your hands ache...... they were indeed the best of times. Stevo Yep. I know LJ inherited a precarious league position, but at least it was in the Championship, had a group of willing, dedicated players, albeit with little (no?) depth. Cotts started us off on this journey. There will always be exits on the way. I'll always be grateful to Cotts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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