Popular Post southvillekiddy Posted February 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2023 Aside from the comprehensive examination of what happened in the transfer window in the latest press briefing and the implications for the squad and remainder of the season, it's Pearson's delivery (always erudite) and his personal qualities coming through that are so impressive to me. If he has uttered a word of bullshit in briefings since being with us, i haven't heard it. The way he talks about the players, staff and CEO and what is gradually improving at our Club under very tight circumstances is inspiring and gives me true confidence for the future. We're lucky to have him. 42 5 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Well, he did do this once... 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Just now, Red-Robbo said: Well, he did do this once... Apart from that, he must be the sanest … 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Well, he did do this once... Tracheotomy on the pitch, what a man we have! 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 He was only helping him up,by the throat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) I've said this before but what's impressed me throughout with Pearson is, whether things have been going well or badly, I think he's always genuinely tried to look at the long-term interests of the club and has never gone for quick fixes even where it would have made his own life easier. There's still a way to go before we can say for sure if recent results are evidence that we've finally found consistency but the squad is leaner and stronger than it has looked for quite some time and it feels like we're in a place where there's a clear pathway for young players, plenty of potential talent to capitalise on that pathway, a few experienced heads to guide a young squad and, after the summer, we should no longer have players on contracts that don't reflect the current market. That gives us a very strong foundation for the future. Edited February 3, 2023 by LondonBristolian 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Wibble! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Well, he did do this once... Just making sure he knew who was the boss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 55 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Well, he did do this once... Just practicing in case he should ever be attacked by wild dogs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, southvillekiddy said: Aside from the comprehensive examination of what happened in the transfer window in the latest press briefing and the implications for the squad and remainder of the season, it's Pearson's delivery (always erudite) and his personal qualities coming through that are so impressive to me. If he has uttered a word of bullshit in briefings since being with us, i haven't heard it. The way he talks about the players, staff and CEO and what is gradually improving at our Club under very tight circumstances is inspiring and gives me true confidence for the future. We're lucky to have him. Welcome to the forum Nige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I remember GJ tripping Chopra and a Swansea player too perhaps in the same season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, southvillekiddy said: Aside from the comprehensive examination of what happened in the transfer window in the latest press briefing and the implications for the squad and remainder of the season, it's Pearson's delivery (always erudite) and his personal qualities coming through that are so impressive to me. If he has uttered a word of bullshit in briefings since being with us, i haven't heard it. The way he talks about the players, staff and CEO and what is gradually improving at our Club under very tight circumstances is inspiring and gives me true confidence for the future. We're lucky to have him. I was a Pearson outer but I am slowly coming around...for now. However, some of these OTT love ins for him with no acceptance of any errors are nauseating and a little disturbing. If this one isn't a p*ss take then it actually says more about your personality than his. 1 3 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GrahamC Posted February 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2023 I know others aren’t a fan but I just think he’s the right bloke at the right time. He’s been around football long enough now to be philosophical about the lack of resources (never heard him once moan about it), he probably sees this as his last role in the game & even though he’s still occasionally a little bit spiky in press conferences, think he’s probably past the “ostrich” phase & far less likely to strangle an opposition player than in his younger days… As his been pointed out, he’s cliche free, does (like all of us) of course have his regular turn of phrases but attempts to explain in a way that enlightens the listener. Huge fan, wish we had made this type of appointment more often in the past. 26 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Tracheotomy on the pitch, what a man we have! You've lost me Dave, maths was never my strong point. Edited February 3, 2023 by Curr Avon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Curr Avon said: You've lost me Dave, maths was never my strong point. Cos you is in Sin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Although results haven't always been great, i've always retorted that he is the right man for the job. I've never known City to be as professionally ran as it has been in the last 18 months or so. Both he, Richard Gould and Brian Tinnion deserve a lot of credit in turning around the tide from the joke outfit we'd become behind the scenes before they Gould and Pearson arrived. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 And he fought off wolves with his bare hands in Rumania when walking in the mountains … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniro Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I agree he talks very good sense but, boy, does his voice sound boring! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 41 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Cos you is in Sin Think this thread is going off at tangent Dave! Just now, Daniro said: I agree he talks very good sense but, boy, does his voice sound boring! If we keep performing like last Saturday who cares how boring his voice sounds? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Daniro said: I agree he talks very good sense but, boy, does his voice sound boring! That’s a weird comment,what voice do you want bloody Alan Carr 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: Well, he did do this once... Merely emphasising his POV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: That’s a weird comment,what voice do you want bloody Alan Carr Alan Carr and Rylan - that'd be a double act! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Oh Nige, where have you been all my life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 4 hours ago, southvillekiddy said: Aside from the comprehensive examination of what happened in the transfer window in the latest press briefing and the implications for the squad and remainder of the season, it's Pearson's delivery (always erudite) and his personal qualities coming through that are so impressive to me. If he has uttered a word of bullshit in briefings since being with us, i haven't heard it. The way he talks about the players, staff and CEO and what is gradually improving at our Club under very tight circumstances is inspiring and gives me true confidence for the future. We're lucky to have him. We certainly are fortunate to have Nige at the helm. He really is a proper manager and dare I say it is heading to the top of my favourite City manager list of the last 30 years. He and Danny Wilson in the top two and maybe it’s not a coincidence that they were teammates at Sheffield Wednesday………….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, robinforlife2 said: Welcome to the forum Nige Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Daniro said: I agree he talks very good sense but, boy, does his voice sound boring! Maybe because he finds talking to the media boring. I'd wager a large sum he finds it his least favourite part of the job, a chore but a necessary "evil". Edited February 3, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Top Robin said: I was a Pearson outer but I am slowly coming around...for now. However, some of these OTT love ins for him with no acceptance of any errors are nauseating and a little disturbing. If this one isn't a p*ss take then it actually says more about your personality than his. No it isn't a p*ss take, nor a love in. Why try to be insulting in such a contrived way? Sorry to hear that you can be so inappropriately nauseated and disturbed. Never heard before that offering praise when it's due could be a sign of a personality disorder. You sure you are okay in this area? Edited February 3, 2023 by southvillekiddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Cos you is in Sin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smith696969 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Cos you is in Sin Think you’ve gone off on a bit of a tangent there Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: Well, he did do this once... TBF Gary Johnson tripped a player celebrating a goal and Lee Johnson swang someone his own size around like a ballboy , so there's previous here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Curr Avon said: You've lost me Dave, maths was never my strong point. I thought it was a new Italian we had signed! COYR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Robbored said: We certainly are fortunate to have Nige at the helm. He really is a proper manager and dare I say it is heading to the top of my favourite City manager list of the last 30 years. He and Danny Wilson in the top two and maybe it’s not a coincidence that they were teammates at Sheffield Wednesday………….. Really? Edited February 3, 2023 by AshtonGreat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Top Robin said: I was a Pearson outer but I am slowly coming around...for now. However, some of these OTT love ins for him with no acceptance of any errors are nauseating and a little disturbing. If this one isn't a p*ss take then it actually says more about your personality than his. Think it says more about you that you haven’t grasped what he’s done behind the scenes to steer the titanic away from the icebergs 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 5 hours ago, 1960maaan said: TBF Gary Johnson tripped a player celebrating a goal and Lee Johnson swang someone his own size around like a ballboy , so there's previous here Cripes. How dare he celebrate beating Man United... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awbb Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 As bonkers as it was, the throat grab on McArthur wasn’t quite the incident it was played up as. Both Nige and McArthur said it was ‘light-hearted’ at the time, though I’m unsure if tunes have changed on one side (or the other) since it was reported on. I’d argue that getting into a spat with Lineker was more of a stain on Nige’s character, whatever the provocation. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/nigel-pearson-escapes-fa-charge-over-james-mcarthur-throat-grab-as-dispute-with-match-of-the-day-presenter-gary-lineker-rages-on-10036061.html?amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 19 hours ago, Top Robin said: I was a Pearson outer but I am slowly coming around...for now. However, some of these OTT love ins for him with no acceptance of any errors are nauseating and a little disturbing. If this one isn't a p*ss take then it actually says more about your personality than his. Check out the balance of notifications on my original post. Hmmm ........................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, southvillekiddy said: Check out the balance of notifications on my original post. Hmmm ........................................ I wouldn't worry about it mate. A self confessed "Pearson outer". Obviously has / had no understanding of the task facing NP over the last 2 years, and obviously happy to sack managers at the drop of hat, when when we've not a pot to piss in, and paying him and his staff off would have cost more money. You are right. We are lucky to have him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 19 hours ago, GrahamC said: Huge fan, wish we had made this type of appointment more often in the past. My thoughts in a nutshell. It's hard to think of many occasions SL can be credited with making an outstanding managerial appointment, but in the situation we were in Nige was exactly that imo. Our great good fortune that Nige was available at a stage in his career where he relished the huge challenge the City job presented. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 17 hours ago, Daniro said: I agree he talks very good sense but, boy, does his voice sound boring! Subjective of course, but he doesn't bore me at all, voice or content. Quite the opposite, and that's quite a feat with the extensive interviews he is expected to do every week. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Percy Pig said: It's clearly an attempt to wind up those who would pick out GJ as their fave. But to take the point at face value, he's right up there for me with GJ and Cotts. They both had success, but what I liked about them is they both seemed to get what was needed and how to go about it in the situations we faced. Likeable, knowledgeable and interesting. Yes you may be right. For me, Pearson shouldn’t be spoken of in the same sentence as those other two until we start to see consistent onfield results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, GrahamC said: I know others aren’t a fan but I just think he’s the right bloke at the right time. He’s been around football long enough now to be philosophical about the lack of resources (never heard him once moan about it), he probably sees this as his last role in the game & even though he’s still occasionally a little bit spiky in press conferences, think he’s probably past the “ostrich” phase & far less likely to strangle an opposition player than in his younger days… As his been pointed out, he’s cliche free, does (like all of us) of course have his regular turn of phrases but attempts to explain in a way that enlightens the listener. Huge fan, wish we had made this type of appointment more often in the past. Agreed. Honesty, integrity, respect and a will to give young players a chance. Sometimes his honesty is not what you want to hear, but better honesty than the bullshit from Johnson and Ashton days. Still can’t believe we have him managing City. The club is going in the right direction. Edited February 4, 2023 by fisherrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Just to make clear, I posted that picture as a joke - not because I think Pearson isn't sane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 hours ago, glynriley said: I wouldn't worry about it mate. A self confessed "Pearson outer". Obviously has / had no understanding of the task facing NP over the last 2 years, and obviously happy to sack managers at the drop of hat, when when we've not a pot to piss in, and paying him and his staff off would have cost more money. You are right. We are lucky to have him. appreciate that mate. SK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Percy Pig said: It's clearly an attempt to wind up those who would pick out GJ as their fave. But to take the point at face value, he's right up there for me with GJ and Cotts. They both had success, but what I liked about them is they both seemed to get what was needed and how to go about it in the situations we faced. Likeable, knowledgeable and interesting. What is extraordinary is the effect that use of the Internet can have on people in IMHO. Through it's use It seems that Top Robin and now Percy Pig have acquired the power to look into the souls of complete strangers. (and then in the former's case to insult them gratuitously) How can you possibly believe I was trying to wind up fans of GJ? How is it clear that that was what I was intending? As a GJ lover why would I want to wind myself up? However I totally agree with your second sentence. I loved Gary and the profile he gave to BCFC culminating in almost achieving the Promised Land. Unfortunately it led to SLs nepotism in appointing LJ. Look where that got us financially. Totally baffled at how SL treated SC. Horrible. And then SL finally let go enough to appoint someone who has been there and done it. I thought we would never get a manager of Pearson's quality under SL. Just too much interference in football matters from our owner. Halleluah for Nigel. Edited February 4, 2023 by southvillekiddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Very difficult to come into a club you don’t know and in financial trouble to say nothing of players who taking an inflated wage and giving very little in return. NP laid his rules down and selected the team wherever possible on that basis, often by giving youngsters a chance. He now has a team singing from the same song sheet as himself, and getting the players in to play his ‘system’. NP is slowly but very surely getting us there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Percy Pig said: You've got the wrong end of the stick, Kiddy!! My post was referencing Robbored, who we all know has a long standing obsession with GJ. As you'll see from my other response on this thread, I am in total agreement with you on Nige. 1 hour ago, Percy Pig said: Wasn't clear but okay, glad we are together regarding Nigel. Best . SK PS. Waste of time bothering with Robbored, massive attention-seeker. I've blocked him. Edited February 4, 2023 by southvillekiddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Percy Pig said: You've got the wrong end of the stick, Kiddy!! My post was referencing Robbored, who we all know has a long standing obsession with GJ. As you'll see from my other response on this thread, I am in total agreement with you on Nige. I don’t have an obsession with GJ at all - here are a few facts. I got very little joy or buzz of watching the dreary and drab football that he served up. He was also very unprofessional by throwing players under the bus, trying to trip up an opposing player celebrating a goal and brawling with his own players……ffs…….… Compare the way Nige conducts himself and GJ who said nothing constructive and then laughed at his own jokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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