Jeez Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, petehinton said: In 6 weeks we have no CEO or manager, no recruitment team and 14 players out of contract with 4 more recovering from surgery Somebody quoted earlier roughly the phrase “destroy & exit” regards MA’s tenure, a perfectly concise assessment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Haha, and wells palmer cod moore and loads of other shite all on fat contracts still here A solid 1 in 3 at this level prior to joining us. His time at QPR was an overperformance but there's something about this club... Edited April 21, 2021 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Swede said: If they had our crippling injuries I doubt that spirit would be there. We are struggling to cope and just limping/listing towards the end of the season. Mercifully there's only three games left. I for one cannot wait to see the back of this season. There are no excuses for lack of effort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: That's a fair point, we are stumbling, limping etc as you say towards the end of the season. Was Holden just papering over some pretty big cracks until it went South? We had two mini Cup runs, we were in fact in outside playoff contention until January etc. A few of us said all along we were nowhere near top 6 but there’s none so blind as them that won’t see . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: WE ARE SAFE. ffs. Why don’t I feel any better about the situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Was Holden just papering over some pretty big cracks until it went South? We had two mini Cup runs, we were in fact in outside playoff contention until January etc. That mini run at start of season saved our bacon..without that run we would be bottom three material. We all know as well we got away with a few in that ‘run’ as well. Got to major surgery this close season...has to be NP as he will have seen with his own eyes what needs to happen. Imagine the chaos with no leadership trying to find a new manager now... Edited April 21, 2021 by DT The Optimist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Super said: There are no excuses for lack of effort. Yes, and effort and passion are what sums up pearson, its what we needed and what he is known for delivering, but its just not happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Red Alert said: Most likely type 7 Crikey, you won't find me sitting on any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, 054123 said: Why don’t I feel any better about the situation? I don't either. But it grips my shit that there are still people who can't work it out for themselves that we are not going to be relegated even if we lose every game by 7-0. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 cant we just sell our medical department and all the crock wasters attending can go as fixtures and fittings with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Forest win a late, late penalty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: Yes, i did say **** from my first & only view of it, do you have a problem with that? If you do, i genuinely couldnt give a shite....either way we lost due to a stupid penalty against Wycombe I just quoted you that’s all. No need to search for a ruck as I’m not looking for one. We’re all disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 25 minutes ago, Swede said: It's not his squad. He can't change a thing other than juggle with U23's and cope with a a crippling injury hit squad. People need to put a lid on it and get a reality check. We badly need the season to end so we can start getting rid and rebuilding. Sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, petehinton said: In 6 weeks we have no CEO or manager, no recruitment team and 14 players out of contract with 4 more recovering from surgery Holly shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, Numero Uno said: A few of us said all along we were nowhere near top 6 but there’s none so blind as them that won’t see . Top 6 was likely a pipe dream but the injuries have made matters worse... Bentley Kalas, Mawson, Baker- Good track record at this level. Vyner and Moore not so much. Mariappa is ageing... Hunt- so so, Sessegnon has shown promise at Fulham but again so so. Unsure why we signed Simpson he's hardly the future? DaSilva and Rowe- decent pair? Pring and Nurse could have stepped up but oh yeah... Williams- Good player, if available...Walsh- Player of Year at Coventry albeit in League One- think they've just overtaken us? Bakinson now has 4 goals for the season, still developing- Massengo too is still developing. Nagy is cover? Paterson- Started season nicely. So did Weimann in an unorthodox midfield. O'Dowda- Showed some signs this season Martin- Played him into the ground, poor management. See how Derby used him last season. Diedhiou appears to have gone from a 10-15 a season to total crap. Post January and post the game at Middlesbrough, his form has fallen off a cliff. Wells went from a 1 in 3 at this level to average. Semenyo is young and shows promise. Bold=Injured, Italicised=Was out for decent period. Squad is unbalanced though, definitely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Jerseybean said: Forest win a late, late penalty..... Grabban grabs a 98 minute equalizer with the spot kick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: I don't either. But it grips my shit that there are still people who can't work it out for themselves that we are not going to be relegated even if we lose every game by 7-0. I know. But it’s an amazing free fall. Sad times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: Top 6 was likely a pipe dream but the injuries have made matters worse... Bentley Kalas, Mawson, Baker- Good track record at this level. Vyner and Moore not so much. Mariappa is ageing... Hunt- so so, Sessegnon has shown promise at Fulham but again so so. Unsure why we signed Simpson he's hardly the future? DaSilva and Rowe- decent pair? Pring and Nurse could have stepped up but oh yeah... Williams- Good player, if available...Walsh- Player of Year at Coventry albeit in League One- think they've just overtaken us? Bakinson now has 4 goals for the season, still developing- Massengo too is still developing. Nagy is cover? Paterson- Started season nicely. So did Weimann in an unorthodox midfield. O'Dowda- Showed some signs this season Martin- Played him into the ground, poor management. See how Derby used him last season. Diedhiou appears to have gone from a 10-15 a season to total crap. Post January and post the game at Middlesbrough, his form has fallen off a cliff. Wells went from a 1 in 3 at this level to average. Semenyo is young and shows promise. Bold=Injured, Italicised=Was out for decent period. Squad is unbalanced though, definitely. Full of clubs in the bag. One dimensional counter attacking squad. Nothing more than that. Consistently outplayed week after week. A bore to watch week after week. No guts, no fight, no LEADER. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, DT The Optimist said: That mini run at start of season saved our bacon..without that run we would be bottom three material. We all know as well we got away with a few in that ‘run’ as well. Got to major surgery this close season...has to be NP as he will have seen with his own eyes what needs to happen. Imagine the chaos with no leadership trying to find a new manager now... Bottom 3 material? Maybe. I assume you mean the 12 from 4, 13 from 5 start. I would suggest though that we might not be going down- Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, Wycombe and Rotherham, maybe more would all be strong contenders. It would be a scrap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) A club where every member of staff tells every other member of staff we are better than we really are. With a culture like that we are doomed to fail. From the CEO, to the owner to the players to the commentators, it's a never-ending gaslighting session. Edited April 21, 2021 by CotswoldRed 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Numero Uno said: Full of clubs in the bag. One dimensional counter attacking squad. Nothing more than that. Consistently outplayed week after week. A bore to watch week after week. No guts, no fight, no LEADER. Well quite a few have played well in the past or other clubs at this level so I dunno. Bentley GK, Mawson-Kalas pair, DaSilva consistently at LB- Walsh and Williams as part of a CM 3? Would be nice...or a nice starting point. Weimann wide right if fit could be of use IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: I thought nagy had been written off by pearson after dragging him off early a few games ago. yet another crap signing, there are so many being paid rediculous money who we just wont be able to shift. Got an assist tonight, is he your latest scapegoat? Palmer however- two pens given away to handball, this one especially needless- FFS. Edited April 21, 2021 by Mr Popodopolous 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: Well quite a few have played well in the past or other clubs at this level so I dunno. Bentley GK, Mawson-Kalas pair, DaSilva consistently at LB- Walsh and Williams as part of a CM 3? Would be nice...or a nice starting point. Weimann wide right if fit could be of use IMO. No disrespect to you at all but I can’t even be arsed to comment on them any more. One capitulation too many for me. Until I know what is happening next season I will be giving this lot a wide berth and I certainly won’t be parting with cash for a season ticket. Time for the man who says it’s his club to lead from the front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blockbrowt1 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Understand being undecided on NP. But to follow it up with wanting robins when we need a real leader is a terrible shout imo . Forget results , look at how we’re losing . We are ******* leaderless from Lansdown to the players . We massively need a Pearson type manager. I said today I though we’d lose 2-1 and get bullied but not just last 30 minutes . I ******* hate these players Chin up matey. Been a supporter for over 50 years so seen it all before. Roll on next season. Believe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Got an assist tonight, is he your latest scapegoat? Palmer however- two pens given away to handball, this one especially needless- FFS. An assist? Oh come on - there are assists and assists. Just passing the ball isn't always worthy of praise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: An assist? Oh come on - there are assists and assists. Just passing the ball isn't always worthy of praise. Fair, all I am saying is there are more worthy scapegoats. Palmer e.g. what is he doing?? 2 needless pens in 2 months given away. This run of form is depressing though- where is the fight, the cohesion etc if nothing else. Edited April 21, 2021 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Got an assist tonight, is he your latest scapegoat? Palmer however- two pens given away to handball, this one especially needless- FFS. Not my scapegoat, but according to his post match interview i dont think pearson is very happy with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, MATT BCFC said: My wife supports Watford and that's not true. He had an excellent honeymoon period and then they were awful after lockdown, hence why they got rid. The facts don’t quite bear this out, although I appreciate I’m unable to talk about performances. Watford were in the bottom 3 for every single game that Pearson was not the manager that season. He managed to get some decent results (relatively) and had them hovering between 16th/ 17th. He was sacked, and then Watford immediately fell back into the bottom 3 and were relegated. Seems pretty clear cut to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Got an assist tonight, is he your latest scapegoat? Palmer however- two pens given away to handball, this one especially needless- FFS. He was shite tonight (again). Look at their first goal. What’s he doing? He gets back in to help Sess with the mismatch he’s got with Ikpeazu. Then he pisses off and leaves them 3 on 3 at the back from the cross and leaving Sess no chance with a total mismatch. He’s effing useless and has zero game awareness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Fair, all I am saying is there are more worthy scapegoats. Palmer e.g. what is he doing?? 2 needless pens in 2 months given away. I’ve been a big fan of KP but that tonight was unforgivable, idiotic & unprofessional. I know there are lots more problems than this one incident but why has he disappeared from team & love to know what he’s like in training and his attitude as no manager is having him as a regular starter. Has the most ability in the squad but could become another JET with inconsistency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Just passing the ball isn't always worthy of praise. It’s about the closest we come to a ‘champagne moment’ this season 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-hugh-blind Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Was listening to it on RB tonight. Sounded like we were looking for a draw. Not good enough when playing Wycombe. It just isn't. Person has got to be given at the very least untill Christmas before he can be judged properly. Squad overhaul in the summer and settling in of new players. If he gets it all right, I expect a 10th to 6th place finish (I believe that's where we are as a club, and I'm happy with that) If he gets it wrong, he will be gone. dog fight until end of next season. I'm thankful he's here, realistically he's the best we could hope for right now. Just hope he gets it right. Coyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 53 minutes ago, big dosser said: funny thing i would love to see ainsworth given ago with some spending money rather than pocket money it would be interesting to see what he could do, Being serious I'd like Nige to stay. True, the results in his tenure thus far have been wretched and probably poorer than any of us imagined they'd be. However, I would like to see him build from scratch (yes, even if we were relegated!!!) - because that's what is needed. Don't forget, whoever is to blame, past or present, individual or group, this lot were assembled to challenge for promotion. Not merely to survive in the Championship, or even sit happily in mid table. And they simply and quite clearly, are not anywhere near good enough. Just look through our matchday threads. The vast majority of comments centre around individual errors, poor touch, positional sense, lack of commitment etc. And we all know what we're talking about - don't we? So, we could get rid of the majority of them - that option is open. Or, we could bring in someone who knows how to get the best out of them - maybe with a few additions? Whatever the outcome, we find this current team well short of what it was put together to do. That's the biggest crime in my opinion, whoever is to blame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Right. Since we sacked Holden, we’ve appointed ONE PERSON. (And signed one convicted domestic abuser.) Nothing else has changed. The coaching team is the same. The players are the same. How can people expect dramatic changes in those circumstances? Even if Pearson’s working miracles, every one else is the same. Worst of all, Pearson’s on a short term contract. It’s like putting a supply teacher in front of the disruptive class a month before they finish school. Perhaps things would be different had NP been given a longer contract - people would know where they stood. But until a manager, any manager, has their coaching staff and their team in place, they can’t really be judged. One person cannot instantly fix the mess that has been created by LJ, DH, MA , JL and SL over the last two years. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Bristol City = First Class Stadium / First Class Training Facilty / Wealthy Owner - As they say in golf = All the gear no idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 9 hours ago, petehinton said: In 6 weeks we have no CEO or manager, no recruitment team and 14 players out of contract with 4 more recovering from surgery An opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 8 hours ago, Red_Alligator said: Or, we could bring in someone who knows how to get the best out of them - maybe with a few additions? But would LJ. leave Sunderland ? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 14 hours ago, JonDolman said: Bakinson chip over the player and running onto it. Outstanding His nutmeg on the half-volley first time was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, Davefevs said: His nutmeg on the half-volley first time was better. Bakinson's goal was unbelievable, and some other bits we're good too, but he wasn't faultless. Still saw some sloppy play from him on the ball and once or twice caught napping. Take the goal out and I don't think he played much better than Massengo or Lansbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Ever since that Wolves game.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, mozo said: Bakinson's goal was unbelievable, and some other bits we're good too, but he wasn't faultless. Still saw some sloppy play from him on the ball and once or twice caught napping. Take the goal out and I don't think he played much better than Massengo or Lansbury. In essence those 3 were better than the rest last night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 20 hours ago, Robin-hugh-blind said: Was listening to it on RB tonight. Sounded like we were looking for a draw. Not good enough when playing Wycombe. It just isn't. Person has got to be given at the very least untill Christmas before he can be judged properly. Squad overhaul in the summer and settling in of new players. If he gets it all right, I expect a 10th to 6th place finish (I believe that's where we are as a club, and I'm happy with that) If he gets it wrong, he will be gone. dog fight until end of next season. I'm thankful he's here, realistically he's the best we could hope for right now. Just hope he gets it right. Coyr If you look at the subs he was definitely going for the win at 1-1 (eg Palmer for Nagy) but unfortunately it just made us worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 On 21/04/2021 at 22:03, Harry said: He was shite tonight (again). Look at their first goal. What’s he doing? He gets back in to help Sess with the mismatch he’s got with Ikpeazu. Then he pisses off and leaves them 3 on 3 at the back from the cross and leaving Sess no chance with a total mismatch. He’s effing useless and has zero game awareness. Kinda not a right sided Midfielder- why play people out of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) On 21/04/2021 at 21:58, Simon bristol said: Not my scapegoat, but according to his post match interview i dont think pearson is very happy with him. My post to you was a tad harsh, apologies for that. Happy to watch back post match interview again- I read some comments post match quickly. I think he (Nagy) can get some unfair stick personally. However Pearson is one whose judgement should be trusted and (within finance) should be given carte blanche. Edited April 23, 2021 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 On 22/04/2021 at 13:35, Davefevs said: In essence those 3 were better than the rest last night. Who would have thought that our midfield would have been the strongest part of the team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Kinda not a right sided Midfielder- why play people out of position. Nothing to do with where he was playing. He’d done the hard bit and got back in. Then he went braindead and ran back out again leaving a 3 on 3 and a 5ft7in full back on his own against a 6ft3in striker. As I’ve said before with Nagy, he runs a lot but has little defensive awareness. Also, watch the goal back again. Nagy is actually anticipating Sess to win the header as he’s running off to the left expecting a flick on Edited April 23, 2021 by Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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