What is going on?

[Jerseybean]

I’m seeking some genuine clarification via this post please.

As it happens yesterday the forum was unavailable then today it’s full of rumours and conspiracies about the demise of Nigel Pearson.

These are the two primary questions I have, what has happened and why has it happened now?

I’m aware that some people have linked the failure to secure Adam Murphy and the fact that LJ is now unemployed to the rumors that NP is to be shown in the door, but I really don’t get it and would appreciate anybody helping me to do so.

In a nutshell when IMO he has done such a solid job in creating a sustainable and professional culture, cut the wage bill, recruited wisely and on a limited budget, developed young players, and so on, would we ever want to replace him with somebody else? The only explanation I have to why this would happen would be if he didn’t want to continue when his current contract expires.

Perhaps I am missing the point big time but I would really appreciate any insights into why these rumors are so rife at this particular time.

Thank you in anticipation.

[Son of Fred]

9 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

I’m seeking some genuine clarification via this post please.

As it happens yesterday the forum was unavailable then today it’s full of rumours and conspiracies about the demise of Nigel Pearson.

These are the two primary questions I have, what has happened and why has it happened now?

I’m aware that some people have linked the failure to secure Adam Murphy and the fact that LJ is now unemployed to the rumors that NP is to be shown in the door, but I really don’t get it and would appreciate anybody helping me to do so.

In a nutshell when IMO he has done such a solid job in creating a sustainable and professional culture, cut the wage bill, recruited wisely and on a limited budget, developed young players, and so on, would we ever want to replace him with somebody else? The only explanation I have to why this would happen would be if he didn’t want to continue when his current contract expires.

Perhaps I am missing the point big time but I would really appreciate any insights into why these rumors are so rife at this particular time.

Thank you in anticipation.

It was the Frenchies-

Dodgy flight plan....

Edited August 30, 2023 by Son of Fred

[MC RISK77]

To be honest mate I also would like to know what is going on- haven’t got the time to trawl through multiple posts and certainly haven’t seen any conspiracy theories.

Whilst I am not the biggest doom merchant around Lee Johnson, considering him for a return to the club is absolutely bonkers, he has failed miserably at hibs and despite a promising start at Sunderland failed again.

Not getting a striker in even on loan also looks bizarre.

The thing I am getting very pissed off about is the seemingly radio silence from our owner, chairman and ceo.

[Rossi the Robin]

Since last night, I’ve read a few posts and tweets saying Nige will run his contract down and not extend, but can’t find the source 

[Redandproud]

13 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

I’m seeking some genuine clarification via this post please.

As it happens yesterday the forum was unavailable then today it’s full of rumours and conspiracies about the demise of Nigel Pearson.

These are the two primary questions I have, what has happened and why has it happened now?

I’m aware that some people have linked the failure to secure Adam Murphy and the fact that LJ is now unemployed to the rumors that NP is to be shown in the door, but I really don’t get it and would appreciate anybody helping me to do so.

In a nutshell when IMO he has done such a solid job in creating a sustainable and professional culture, cut the wage bill, recruited wisely and on a limited budget, developed young players, and so on, would we ever want to replace him with somebody else? The only explanation I have to why this would happen would be if he didn’t want to continue when his current contract expires.

Perhaps I am missing the point big time but I would really appreciate any insights into why these rumors are so rife at this particular time.

Thank you in anticipation.

Yep,I couldn't connect to the forum all day yesterday, and regarding LJ comment,if he comes back I'm off, 

[Merrick's Marvels]

What's going on?

You answered your own question - rumours and conspiracies. Nothing more. Business as usual. 

People cheesed off at the manager being given little to spend and wondering what that might mean? Absolutely.

Some informed speculation and considered debate - in the absence of any explanation or communication from our Suits? Absolutely. Business as usual there, too. 

Let's run that "Where do you think we'll finish" poll again, once the transfer window slams shut, our Rolls Royce sold to Bournemouth and replaced by some Skodas. 

Edited August 30, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels

[WolfOfWestStreet]

19 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

I’m seeking some genuine clarification via this post please.

As it happens yesterday the forum was unavailable then today it’s full of rumours and conspiracies about the demise of Nigel Pearson.

These are the two primary questions I have, what has happened and why has it happened now?

I’m aware that some people have linked the failure to secure Adam Murphy and the fact that LJ is now unemployed to the rumors that NP is to be shown in the door, but I really don’t get it and would appreciate anybody helping me to do so.

In a nutshell when IMO he has done such a solid job in creating a sustainable and professional culture, cut the wage bill, recruited wisely and on a limited budget, developed young players, and so on, would we ever want to replace him with somebody else? The only explanation I have to why this would happen would be if he didn’t want to continue when his current contract expires.

Perhaps I am missing the point big time but I would really appreciate any insights into why these rumors are so rife at this particular time.

Thank you in anticipation.

All these things are true but it's an entertainment business and City are really boring. 

[Sleepy1968]

I thought this was going to be: 'Question as per title', and was going to answer 'I'm watching Pointless.'

Not sure there's much to see here @Jerseybean, it's just that because the owner is refusing to back NP when we clearly need some extra quality, people are drawing conclusions.

[22A]

Presumably some people accessed this forum. I couldn't get on yesterday, but today there were seven comment and like notifications for me.

[Merrick's Marvels]

1 minute ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

All these things are true but it's an entertainment business and City are really boring. 

It pains me to agree but we are. Worthy but dull.

Mind you, "honest triers" was how Billy Wedlock himself described us during our most successful period over 100 years ago.

So maybe there's something in it. Probably not though.  

[Son of Fred]

11 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

Let's run that "Where do you think we'll finish" poll again, once the transfer window slams shut

There won't be so many then spouting "top six"

[Son of Fred]

5 minutes ago, 22A said:

Presumably some people accessed this forum. I couldn't get on yesterday, but today there were seven comment and like notifications for me.

Your clearly doing something right-

12/1 for next manager

[RedJim]

20 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

To be honest mate I also would like to know what is going on- haven’t got the time to trawl through multiple posts and certainly haven’t seen any conspiracy theories.

Whilst I am not the biggest doom merchant around Lee Johnson, considering him for a return to the club is absolutely bonkers, he has failed miserably at hibs and despite a promising start at Sunderland failed again.

Not getting a striker in even on loan also looks bizarre.

The thing I am getting very pissed off about is the seemingly radio silence from our owner, chairman and ceo.

If Johnson came back that'd be me finished with City until Lansdown sells the club.

[BasSavage88]

The people who host the forum had a problem and their entire infrastructure went down.

People are finally seeing Pearson's multiple failures as a manager because the people defending him can't really fall back on it being Johnson and Ashton's fault any more 

 

[Superjack]

5 minutes ago, 22A said:

Presumably some people accessed this forum. I couldn't get on yesterday, but today there were seven comment and like notifications for me.

I don't think anybody did. When it came back on I looked at the Matchday thread and there were no posts during the time of the game.

Just now, RedJim said:

If Johnson came back that'd be me finished with City until Lansdown sells the club.

And me.

[Elruliri]

What's going on? Would be a good song to run out to at the moment. What's going on is SL knows we need another 4-5  players after selling our better one's but won't. Jesus if we can't get a lad from Bolton we're in trouble.

NP has both hands tied behind his back at moment whilst trying to polish a turd in my opinion.

[Malago]

 

[Northern Red]

What's going on?

Some developing concerns, mixed in with batshit conspiracy and certain people (and I don't mean SL) having an obsession with a manager who left 3 years ago.

[Club and Country]

32 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said:

Since last night, I’ve read a few posts and tweets saying Nige will run his contract down and not extend, but can’t find the source 

Tbh, that really wouldn't surprise me, he was bought in  to do a job, he's done it (pretty much) he's had health issues and I think he's probably done with it all 

[LondonBristolian]

Essentially the facts, I think, are that the press have reported that that we don't intend to spend money from the Scott sale and the club not prepared to bring in anyone as it will bring up the wage budget. Pearson has implied this in some interviews whilst also stated he is looking at targets in others.

We don't know for sure what Pearson's expectations are but there are a number of people who think he is potentially angry about that, and that the lack of money is a direct statement of no confidence in Pearson. Some people think the intention of this is to drive Pearson out before his contract expires and others that he won't extend or we won't extend him.

I'm pretty sure that's the summary without the speculation.

I have no idea what is or is not true beyond this but I would say that I think it odd if the club are talking up a top six challenge on the one hand but then refusing to use any resource from the sale of our best player to support that. 

[Red Cloud]

51 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

I’m seeking some genuine clarification via this post please.

As it happens yesterday the forum was unavailable then today it’s full of rumours and conspiracies about the demise of Nigel Pearson.

These are the two primary questions I have, what has happened and why has it happened now?

I’m aware that some people have linked the failure to secure Adam Murphy and the fact that LJ is now unemployed to the rumors that NP is to be shown in the door, but I really don’t get it and would appreciate anybody helping me to do so.

In a nutshell when IMO he has done such a solid job in creating a sustainable and professional culture, cut the wage bill, recruited wisely and on a limited budget, developed young players, and so on, would we ever want to replace him with somebody else? The only explanation I have to why this would happen would be if he didn’t want to continue when his current contract expires.

Perhaps I am missing the point big time but I would really appreciate any insights into why these rumors are so rife at this particular time.

Thank you in anticipation.

Maybe it collapsed under the weight of all the optimism on here

[Merrick's Marvels]

27 minutes ago, Son of Fred said:

There won't be so many then spouting "top six"

Just checked the results.

1.82% (5 people/supreme optimist/nutters) voted auto promotion.

23.36% (64 optimists) voted Play Offs!!!!

65.69% (180 sensible folk now wondering what the heck) voted 7th to 12th. 

8.76% (24 "I told you so's") voted 13th to 21st.

0.36% (1!) voted relegation.

I was one of the 180. I'd vote differently now.

How about you? 

Edited August 30, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels

[pongo88]

The problem when there is an outage like this is, when it comes back on line, there are always more answers to questions and more questions to answer. Is it better to have more questions than answers? 

[Silvio Dante]

14 minutes ago, Malago said:

 

“Stevie, Stevie

We don’t need to escalate

Johnsons not the answer

All you do is employ your mate

You know we’ve got to find a way

To spend some money here today

The FFP (brother) won’t block our way

Don’t punish me with Little Lee

Talk to me 

And tell City

Whats Goin on (What’s going on)

Whats Goin on (What’s going on)”

[RUSSEL85]

1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said:

“Stevie, Stevie

We don’t need to escalate

Johnsons not the answer

All you do is employ your mate

You know we’ve got to find a way

To spend some money here today

The FFP (brother) won’t block our way

Don’t punish me with Little Lee

Talk to me 

And tell City

Whats Goin on (What’s going on)

Whats Goin on (What’s going on)”

Like that, “I heard it through the grapevine” seems fitting also.

[Red-Robbo]

18 minutes ago, Malago said:

 

 

We can only hope that City are right on, right on in their next game, not right off...

1 minute ago, TomF said:

 Nope it was offline between 10:15am yesterday and 1:45am today.   Caused by a power fault way beyond our infrastructure in Newport.   Unfortunately little could do about it.  Will hopefully be less of an issue in few weeks time when forum moves 

 

It gives me a headache beginning to imagine what a headache that was for Clik. 

[pongo88]

1 minute ago, TomF said:

Not our infrastructure, was way beyond our kit in Newport.   Power issues Lumen had at Reading. Backup generator failed and total chaos ensued.

Someone’s continuity testing plan is getting torn to pieces today.. 

This is a very dull response. Couldn’t you have said something along the lines that it was hacked by North Korea? 

[Barrs Court Red]

3 minutes ago, TomF said:

Not our infrastructure, was way beyond our kit in Newport.   Power issues Lumen had at Reading. Backup generator failed and total chaos ensued.

Someone’s continuity testing plan is getting torn to pieces today.. 

it does beg the question that when, I presume, the supplier was asked to give evidence of their DR testing, just how much of the evidence was total fantasy? 

[Sleepy1968]

1 minute ago, pongo88 said:

This is a very dull response. Couldn’t you have said something along the lines that it was hacked by North Korea? 

North Korean Gasheads, maybe? There are millions of them.

[jayjay]

Lee Iohnson to return With Dean Holden as his assistant. The dream ticket.

With Steve's nest egg To spend.

Not really a dream ticket, more a nightmare.

[Superjack]

33 minutes ago, BasSavage88 said:

The people who host the forum had a problem and their entire infrastructure went down.

People are finally seeing Pearson's multiple failures as a manager because the people defending him can't really fall back on it being Johnson and Ashton's fault any more 

 

No. The fault lies further up.

Which you refuse to see.

[steviestevieneville]

1 hour ago, Jerseybean said:

I’m seeking some genuine clarification via this post please.

As it happens yesterday the forum was unavailable then today it’s full of rumours and conspiracies about the demise of Nigel Pearson.

These are the two primary questions I have, what has happened and why has it happened now?

I’m aware that some people have linked the failure to secure Adam Murphy and the fact that LJ is now unemployed to the rumors that NP is to be shown in the door, but I really don’t get it and would appreciate anybody helping me to do so.

In a nutshell when IMO he has done such a solid job in creating a sustainable and professional culture, cut the wage bill, recruited wisely and on a limited budget, developed young players, and so on, would we ever want to replace him with somebody else? The only explanation I have to why this would happen would be if he didn’t want to continue when his current contract expires.

Perhaps I am missing the point big time but I would really appreciate any insights into why these rumors are so rife at this particular time.

Thank you in anticipation.

Imo , conspiracy theories & rumours created on here due to a bit of uncertainty , created by a poor start at home . Plus there seems to some frustration that we’re not in for any new players when it’s pretty clear we still need a couple . The shambles with the kits probably hasn’t helped , 
we also know SL has been talking to prospective buyers . 
mix all that together and this is what we get. A couple more poor results & I can see some fans turning. But it’ll turn on the lansdowns this time . But we all know what happens when the board has pressure put on it. 
 

[steviestevieneville]

56 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said:

Since last night, I’ve read a few posts and tweets saying Nige will run his contract down and not extend, but can’t find the source 

Doesn’t matter who it was , only NP knows really 

[Superjack]

Just now, steviestevieneville said:

Imo , conspiracy theories & rumours created on here due to a bit of uncertainty , created by a poor start at home . Plus there seems to some frustration that we’re not in for any new players when it’s pretty clear we still need a couple . The shambles with the kits probably hasn’t helped , 
we also know SL has been talking to prospective buyers . 
mix all that together and this is what we get. A couple more poor results & I can see some fans turning. But it’ll turn on the lansdowns this time . But we all know what happens when the board has pressure put on it. 
 

I think that it is less due to the uncertainty and more due to the owner's history.

But other than that, I think your post is pretty spot on.

[phantom]

44 minutes ago, 22A said:

Presumably some people accessed this forum. I couldn't get on yesterday, but today there were seven comment and like notifications for me.

The whole forum was offline with problems beyond the data system 

Not sure what link the OP was trying to make, OTIB has gone offline before and it will happen again 

Simply nothing to see here 

[Numero Uno]

I think it’s very likely that Nige is in his final season with us. I don’t see him doing anything other than a professional job in terms of the playing side but interviews will get more and more interesting as the season goes on. It’s then over to Steve, John and Phil to come up with another one of the clubs cunning plans. In fact we’d be better off leaving it to ******* Baldrick to pick our next Manager in my view……..

[phantom]

3 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

Imo , conspiracy theories & rumours created on here due to a bit of uncertainty , created by a poor start at home . Plus there seems to some frustration that we’re not in for any new players when it’s pretty clear we still need a couple . The shambles with the kits probably hasn’t helped , 
we also know SL has been talking to prospective buyers . 
mix all that together and this is what we get. A couple more poor results & I can see some fans turning. But it’ll turn on the lansdowns this time . But we all know what happens when the board has pressure put on it. 
 

Some of us have been saying for weeks that there would be no additional funds after sales, but many laughed these comments off 

There's really nothing to see here 

[BCFC Rich]

I just don't get this level of reaction after 4 league games and 6 games total. It's crazy! 

If you really think the performances and results after that number of games are indicative of how the whole season will play out then 1. I think you are wrong, but 2. You should also be considering how the teams we have played are doing. 

Preston, we drew - they are 5th (joint on points with the team in 2nd). If they had beaten us they would be joint top. 

Oxford Utd, we won - they are top of the league 1 and we beat them 5-1 

Millwall, we won - they are 11th and 1 point ahead of us. 

Birmingham, we lost - they are 3rd (joint on points with the team in 2nd). - we were terrible in this game

Hull, we drew - they are 8th 2 points ahead of use and 3 off second place. - We should have won this game - their own fans thought we could have had 3-4 goals.

Norwich, we lost they are 2nd. 

Our three worst performances are against the team's joint 2nd and one of those we drew.

 

 

 

[Superjack]

1 minute ago, Numero Uno said:

I think it’s very likely that Nige is in his final season with us. I don’t see him doing anything other than a professional job in terms of the playing side but interviews will get more and more interesting as the season goes on. It’s then over to Steve, John and Phil to come up with another one of the clubs cunning plans. In fact we’d be better off leaving it to ******* Baldrick to pick our next Manager in my view……..

I would like to hear Tony Robinson's views on the matter.

 

Unless, of course, he is Top Robin.

[Superjack]

1 minute ago, BCFC Rich said:

I just don't get this level of reaction after 4 league games and 6 games total. It's crazy! 

If you really think the performances and results after that number of games are indicative of how the whole season will play out then 1. I think you are wrong, but 2. You should also be considering how the teams we have played are doing. 

Preston, we drew - they are 5th (joint on points with the team in 2nd). If they had beaten us they would be joint top. 

Oxford Utd, we won - they are top of the league 1 and we beat them 5-1 

Millwall, we won - they are 11th and 1 point ahead of us. 

Birmingham, we lost - they are 3rd (joint on points with the team in 2nd). - we were terrible in this game

Hull, we drew - they are 8th 2 points ahead of use and 3 off second place. - We should have won this game - their own fans thought we could have had 3-4 goals.

Norwich, we lost they are 2nd. 

Our three worst performances are against the team's joint 2nd and one of those we drew.

 

 

 

I totally agree with you. But to play devil's advocate, this early in the season, one of the reasons that they are joint second is because they did well against us. 

But yes. Bedwetters out early.

[mozo]

20 minutes ago, TomF said:

 Nope it was offline between 10:15am yesterday and 1:45am today.   Caused by a power fault way beyond our infrastructure in Newport.   Unfortunately little could do about it.  Will hopefully be less of an issue in few weeks time when forum moves 

There is more that you could do if OTIB is down:

If this platform wasn't working you could've invited us all to your house so that we shout our opinions on the Norwich game at you 

[eardun]

33 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

What's going on?

Some developing concerns, mixed in with batshit conspiracy and certain people (and I don't mean SL) having an obsession with a manager who left 3 years ago.

Perfectly summed up. 

[Sleepy1968]

7 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

I think it’s very likely that Nige is in his final season with us. I don’t see him doing anything other than a professional job in terms of the playing side but interviews will get more and more interesting as the season goes on. It’s then over to Steve, John and Phil to come up with another one of the clubs cunning plans. In fact we’d be better off leaving it to ******* Baldrick to pick our next Manager in my view……..

You can just imagine it ...

'I’m I jumping the gun, Jon, or are the words “I have a cunning plan” marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?'

[95red]

Everyone's  just realised  lansdown has  pulled our pants down again ,great season ticket  sells ,talk of top six don't need to sell scotty then boom all fell apart . 

[Numero Uno]

6 minutes ago, BCFC Rich said:

I just don't get this level of reaction after 4 league games and 6 games total. It's crazy! 

If you really think the performances and results after that number of games are indicative of how the whole season will play out then 1. I think you are wrong, but 2. You should also be considering how the teams we have played are doing. 

Preston, we drew - they are 5th (joint on points with the team in 2nd). If they had beaten us they would be joint top. 

Oxford Utd, we won - they are top of the league 1 and we beat them 5-1 

Millwall, we won - they are 11th and 1 point ahead of us. 

Birmingham, we lost - they are 3rd (joint on points with the team in 2nd). - we were terrible in this game

Hull, we drew - they are 8th 2 points ahead of use and 3 off second place. - We should have won this game - their own fans thought we could have had 3-4 goals.

Norwich, we lost they are 2nd. 

Our three worst performances are against the team's joint 2nd and one of those we drew.

 

 

 

The people who enjoy moaning are out in force  as they always would be but I get the impression that there are a fair few more balanced posters who were looking forward to this season, heard the comments from our Owner recently and the poor form is not helping the general mood around the place.

[Red-Robbo]

17 minutes ago, TomF said:

Yes many 1000s of customers unable to send jobs and certs through to field engineers..   I got to bed about 2:30am..  tired

Could be worse. You could work for National Air Traffic Control IT... 

[chinapig]

22 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said:

North Korean Gasheads, maybe? There are millions of them.

False flag to cover up the truth. It was obviously renowned IT genius Henbury Gas.

[MC RISK77]

Whilst I have been underwhelmed by Pearson performance and entertainment wise since his appointment, what is without doubt is his professionalism, he seems to be the face of Bristol City at the moment, appears to have minimal backing, and is fronting our club pretty much single handidly.

I remember the first few years of back in the championship and in particular the season we beat Man Utd, and Steve and Jon Lansdown made regular appearances on Sky sports and local news and seemed to enjoy the limelight they were getting.

They appear to have left Pearson to front it out on his own which is very poor form.

[slartibartfast]

1 hour ago, Sleepy1968 said:

I thought this was going to be: 'Question as per title', and was going to answer 'I'm watching Pointless.'

Not sure there's much to see here @Jerseybean, it's just that because the owner is refusing to back NP when we clearly need some extra quality, people are drawing conclusions.

Yes, you can imagine SL and MA if LJ were still here..............." are you sure £25m is enough, here, have a few mill. more !"

[Superjack]

7 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

Whilst I have been underwhelmed by Pearson performance and entertainment wise since his appointment, what is without doubt is his professionalism, he seems to be the face of Bristol City at the moment, appears to have minimal backing, and is fronting our club pretty much single handidly.

I remember the first few years of back in the championship and in particular the season we beat Man Utd, and Steve and Jon Lansdown made regular appearances on Sky sports and local news and seemed to enjoy the limelight they were getting.

They appear to have left Pearson to front it out on his own which is very poor form.

The entertainment overall (not the last few games) has-been a massive improvement on most of the Lee Johnson era.

The last two paragraphs are my post of the day.

[Superjack]

1 minute ago, Superjack said:

The entertainment overall (not the last few games) has-been a massive improvement on most of the Lee Johnson era.

The last two paragraphs are my post of the day.

 

11 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

Whilst I have been underwhelmed by Pearson performance and entertainment wise since his appointment, what is without doubt is his professionalism, he seems to be the face of Bristol City at the moment, appears to have minimal backing, and is fronting our club pretty much single handidly.

I remember the first few years of back in the championship and in particular the season we beat Man Utd, and Steve and Jon Lansdown made regular appearances on Sky sports and local news and seemed to enjoy the limelight they were getting.

They appear to have left Pearson to front it out on his own which is very poor form.

And there is the rub for me. 

I will say again. Lansdown is in it for the adoration. That is why he will only back managers that are less popular with the fanbase than himself.

[Son of Fred]

1 hour ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

I was one of the 180. I'd vote differently now.

Great minds MM

[Street red]

1 hour ago, Redandproud said:

Yep,I couldn't connect to the forum all day yesterday, and regarding LJ comment,if he comes back I'm off, 

Yep so am I I'm with you on that.

[E.G.Red]

40 minutes ago, Superjack said:

I totally agree with you. But to play devil's advocate, this early in the season, one of the reasons that they are joint second is because they did well against us. 

But yes. Bedwetters out early.

If they wern't it wouldn't be OTIB would it? I prefer to think back to where Luton & Coventry were this time last season

Edited August 30, 2023 by E.G.Red

[Guest]

17 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

Whilst I have been underwhelmed by Pearson performance and entertainment wise since his appointment, what is without doubt is his professionalism, he seems to be the face of Bristol City at the moment, appears to have minimal backing, and is fronting our club pretty much single handidly.

I remember the first few years of back in the championship and in particular the season we beat Man Utd, and Steve and Jon Lansdown made regular appearances on Sky sports and local news and seemed to enjoy the limelight they were getting.

They appear to have left Pearson to front it out on his own which is very poor form.

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[OldlandReddies]

48 minutes ago, BCFC Rich said:

I just don't get this level of reaction after 4 league games and 6 games total. It's crazy! 

If you really think the performances and results after that number of games are indicative of how the whole season will play out then 1. I think you are wrong, but 2. You should also be considering how the teams we have played are doing. 

Preston, we drew - they are 5th (joint on points with the team in 2nd). If they had beaten us they would be joint top. 

Oxford Utd, we won - they are top of the league 1 and we beat them 5-1 

Millwall, we won - they are 11th and 1 point ahead of us. 

Birmingham, we lost - they are 3rd (joint on points with the team in 2nd). - we were terrible in this game

Hull, we drew - they are 8th 2 points ahead of use and 3 off second place. - We should have won this game - their own fans thought we could have had 3-4 goals.

Norwich, we lost they are 2nd. 

Our three worst performances are against the team's joint 2nd and one of those we drew.

 

 

 

Agree. On current paper , looks like we've had a tough opening to the season. Time will tell. 

Swansea have had a desperate start so we should pick up 3 points there if the early table isn't lying.

Edited August 30, 2023 by OldlandReddies

[Street red]

52 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

Imo , conspiracy theories & rumours created on here due to a bit of uncertainty , created by a poor start at home . Plus there seems to some frustration that we’re not in for any new players when it’s pretty clear we still need a couple . The shambles with the kits probably hasn’t helped , 
we also know SL has been talking to prospective buyers . 
mix all that together and this is what we get. A couple more poor results & I can see some fans turning. But it’ll turn on the lansdowns this time . But we all know what happens when the board has pressure put on it. 
 

With that all happening lts only going to come back to the board this isn't nige's fault this is down to the board and owner.

Soon as the board have fans turn on them its down hill from there.

Edited August 30, 2023 by Street red

[mozo]

1 minute ago, OldlandReddies said:

Agree. On current paper , looks like we've had a tough opening to the season. Time will tell. 

If we beat Swansea it's a very different picture

[W-S-M Seagull]

No one actually believes LJ would be appointed as manager again do they? 

[Cityboy1954]

1 hour ago, Redandproud said:

Yep,I couldn't connect to the forum all day yesterday, and regarding LJ comment,if he comes back I'm off, 

Same here mate had enough drivel bedtime bullshit too last me a lifetime a good excuse to wrap it in get ready go on then .

[Superjack]

1 minute ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

No one actually believes LJ would be appointed as manager again do they? 

I do. 

I'm not saying that it will happen, but if Lansdown is really nearing his exit, I would put money on it being his final point to the supporters. 

I.e. "It is/was MY club".

[Barrs Court Red]

Ffs Johnson isn’t coming back. SL might go for it, but LJ most certainly wouldn’t. 

[Guest]

12 minutes ago, OldlandReddies said:

Agree. On current paper , looks like we've had a tough opening to the season. Time will tell. 

Swansea have had a desperate start so we should pick up 3 points there if the early table isn't lying.

Really hope so as WBA and Plymouth visit us next then it doesnt get easier, harder in fact; Liecs and Stoke away; tough month but point is there are NO easy games and we have lost some good players and yet it seems SL is content to sit on the wadge and do.....not a lot.

signed worried bedwetter

Edited August 30, 2023 by wtf

[steviestevieneville]

9 minutes ago, Street red said:

With that all happening lts only going to come back to the board this isn't nige's fault this is down to the board and owner.

Soon as the board have fans turn on them its down hill from there.

When a fanbase turns on the owners there’s only one outcome. The manager gets sacked 

[AppyDAZE]

1 hour ago, Malago said:

 

 

 

Edited August 30, 2023 by AppyDAZE

[Superjack]

4 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said:

Ffs Johnson isn’t coming back. SL might go for it, but LJ most certainly wouldn’t. 

Really?

4 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

When a fanbase turns on the owners there’s only one outcome. The manager gets sacked 

Unfortunately so.

[sludge]

10 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

No one actually believes LJ would be appointed as manager again do they? 

Well I’d be willing to bet that SL’s shortlist for next manager looks something like this:

1) Mark Robins*

2) Lee Johnson

3) Internal candidate/promotion 

*Not gonna happen 

[Reigate Red]

39 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

Whilst I have been underwhelmed by Pearson performance and entertainment wise since his appointment, what is without doubt is his professionalism, he seems to be the face of Bristol City at the moment, appears to have minimal backing, and is fronting our club pretty much single handidly.

I remember the first few years of back in the championship and in particular the season we beat Man Utd, and Steve and Jon Lansdown made regular appearances on Sky sports and local news and seemed to enjoy the limelight they were getting.

They appear to have left Pearson to front it out on his own which is very poor form.

Well said - let alone SL's general absence, what words of wisdom have we heard from JL since last seasons "we should be doing better" comment?

[OldlandReddies]

10 minutes ago, wtf said:

Really hope so as WBA and Plymouth visit us next then it doesnt get easier, harder in fact; Liecs and Stoke away; tough month but point is there are NO easy games and we have lost some good players and yet it seems SL is content to sit on the wadge and do.....not a lot.

signed worried bedwetter

Could work out that we are better than Plymouth, WB, Stoke........maybe not Leicester. We just don't know yet. 

[redkev]

Typical social media conspiracy’s , 

some person says one thing it gets twisted and multiplied and you end up with bullshit 

even with Lansdowns poor record with decisions no way will LJ be coming back to the gate