Silvio Dante Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 It’s clear the decision and the management of the response has gone down like a cup of cold sick. So, the question now becomes if the current regime (Lansdowns and Tinnion) can ever regain the faith of the fanbase, and if so, how. All options are fraught. If they sell, it’s likely to be a protracted process and they won’t be giving due care to the club while ongoing. If they give a new manager cash it’ll be sullied by the fact they wouldn’t do it for Nige, and if they ever reappointed Nige it’d render them neutered. So, is there now any way back, and how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Nope. Voted sell up. Hope any new owners would move Tinnion on too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: Nope. Voted sell up. Hope any new owners would move Tinnion on too. Or appoint him as ambassador to the club and keep him there. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) They have no way back from this for me. Never seen the fanbase this united on something, they really have stirred the hornets nest big time with this one. Time to sell up Steve. Edited October 31, 2023 by Bris Red 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I don’t think there’s any way back from a PR/supporter relations POV. People just don’t trust the owners footballing judgement. Their track record with managerial appointments is poor and it seems they value someone who won’t challenge them too much. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Sell the club to Nige That'll just about do it 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Appoint Sarina Wiegman 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Option 5 - Win football matches. Win games and sadly most will forget about things like corporate governance, fan communication, and principles of good management. My plea is to please not forget about those things if by some miracle we ever find ourselves in the top 6. Edited October 31, 2023 by ExiledAjax 6 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 31, 2023 Admin Share Posted October 31, 2023 I'm honestly not sure how they can I actually feel a bit sorry for the new Manager, as apart from Osman and Pulis I can't remember such a negative vibe around a potential new Manager The club could probably be wise and not appoint before Saturday There is clearly going to be some kind of backlash on Saturday and if we go behind etc the fans are only going to get more vociferous A new Manager doesn't deserve to be walking into that We have two win able games on the horizon - convenient timing for the new person to start? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Ultimately they need to deliver on their own terms. I said this on another thread but they've made this change saying they want to challenge for promotion, have less injuries and play more entertaining football. If they're right that Pearson was genuinely an obstacle to those things and we suddenly find ourselves competing for the play-offs with a fully fit squad playing great football, I think we'll all accept they had a reason to make a change. But -if they're wrong that this change was needed to improve the team - then they need to hold their hands up that maybe Pearson wasn't the person holding the club back. And they probably need to find themselves a mirror. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I did vote get Nige back. Ideally I'd say sell up and get rid of all the dross. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathandao Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Voted reappoint Nige but no way he is going to come back with these two clowns in charge so realistically they have to go... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) There is no way back from this. We have seen them for what they are and what this is. All respect is gone and the legacy is tarnished. Time to go. The only very slim way to gain some credibility back would be to admit what’s actually gone on and be transparent with the fans but that won’t happen. Edited October 31, 2023 by One Team 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I would love Nige back but won’t happen. I’ve voted sell up. We are just going around in circles, and have become a stale rudderless spineless football club. One I don’t recognise. We need a fresh start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Sell up, felt SL coming to the end of the road post Scott and nest egg and this has reaffirmed and hastened that view. I should add a takeover may not be swift, even from annoucment to final ratification due to various regulatory checks. In office but not in power for a few months? Obviously, NP back given a decent budget and 3 year deal would be a dream scenario but there is more chance of Downsy being made caretaker manager than the ideal one under the current leadership Edited October 31, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Red Army 75 said: I would love Nige back but won’t happen. I’ve voted sell up. We are just going around in circles, and have become a stale rudderless spineless football club. One I don’t recognise. We need a fresh start Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. Not with these precious souls in charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. That’s a superb point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Is there a way back from this? I feel utterly betrayed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. I think it’s fair to say that Nige has unfinished business at AG. But there would need to be a change of ownership and a clear out of those left (Tinnion etc) before any return could happen. On that basis, the first aim has to be a change of ownership. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 If this new manager doesn't hit the ground running then the levels of toxic are going to be unlike any seen before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Bard said: Worth remembering he returned to Leicester after a change of ownership. Not beyond the realms of possibility. Yes I read that yesterday, 14 months later to finish the job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: I think it’s fair to say that Nige has unfinished business at AG. But there would need to be a change of ownership and a clear out of those left (Tinnion etc) before any return could happen. On that basis, the first aim has to be a change of ownership. That would be an epic twist wouldn’t it? Lansdown sells up, NP comes back, gets us to the Prem, new man takes over from his great work and we win the Premier League. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: I think it’s fair to say that Nige has unfinished business at AG. But there would need to be a change of ownership and a clear out of those left (Tinnion etc) before any return could happen. On that basis, the first aim has to be a change of ownership. I think he does too. I think him mentioning that he will continue to enjoy the local area was him leaving the door open. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Option 5 - Win football matches. Win games and sadly most will forget about things like corporate governance, fan communication, and principles of good management. My plea is to please not forget about those things if by some miracle we ever find ourselves in the top 6. But given that renowned football experts Steve and Jon believe the squad is good enough, once they appoint the new head coach shouldn't it be pretty much a given that we will make the top 6 because Nigel was the only impediment that? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 There wasn't an option I wanted to vote for, but I'm pretty sure the 'bad decision' play-book goes as follows. "Ignore everyone" - we've seen it countless times... 'The O'Neills kit, they're dogs-egg people said, not going to buy anything, that'll show 'em' - loads of fans have them. 'Splat Robin?' - well, they'll just phase that out gradually and not really mention it again. 'SCAT?' - Well, what we can do is offer zero availabilty if they're going to come armed with questions that fans might appreciate the answers to. And on and on it goes. They know that after a couple of months off at the end of the season, we'll all be there, buying season tickets, with renewed hope and regardless of what goes on with the circus in the board room, our collective desire to see the team win will outweigh our frustrations. Not saying that this is right, but it's the way it'll go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I think he does too. I think him mentioning that he will continue to enjoy the local area was him leaving the door open. I read it that way too. Almost a “come and get me when they’ve gone” position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Option 5 - Win football matches. Win games and sadly most will forget about things like corporate governance, fan communication, and principles of good management. My plea is to please not forget about those things if by some miracle we ever find ourselves in the top 6. We all know if we ever find ourselves in the top six we choke quicker than the Boston Strangler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Voted ‘sell’ . Can’t see any way they can turn this around now, even if the new man does well and we win games. The mistrust would still be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, chinapig said: But given that renowned football experts Steve and Jon believe the squad is good enough, once they appoint the new head coach shouldn't it be pretty much a given that we will make the top 6 because Nigel was the only impediment that? Basically we are going to end up with a wet wipe as our new head coach. Because no one with any football credibility will at interview stage be able to say that our squad is good enough to be at the top end of the table. They'll go down and down the list until they can find someone that will tell them it's good enough. That's not the sort of person I would want, but that's the guy we will be getting. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I don’t think there’s any way back from a PR/supporter relations POV. People just don’t trust the owners footballing judgement. Their track record with managerial appointments is poor and it seems they value someone who won’t challenge them too much. I would be quite forgiving to the past bad decisions if they were more present however they are now running the club at arms length and have decided to turn on the person who was there day to day (illnesses aside) trying to develop a successful working environment. Considering the ambitious expectations they set for Pearson I would have hoped that the Lansdown's would set higher standards for themselves, however there is not much room for them to be challenged and the piss poor communications full of contradictions and obvious lies are now deemed acceptable too. Their credibility is rightly at an all time low but if the new coach does well (unlikely I think) then it will give them an undeserved boost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, mattjb said: Voted ‘sell’ . Can’t see any way they can turn this around now, even if the new man does well and we win games. The mistrust would still be there. Correct. It’s like if someone cheats on you, or betrays you. You can move on to a point, even have the resemblance of normality, but deep down you know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Only thing they can do is sell up and **** off. It’s over. The only way they can win any sort of acceptance from me (and yes obviously this isn’t going to happen) is Nige is reinstated, a Chief Executive capable of running the club alongside Nige is appointed, and Jon Lansdown is removed from any sort of involvement in the club. It’s over, **** off. 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, One Team said: Correct. It’s like if someone cheats on you, or betrays you. You can move on to a point, even have the resemblance of normality, but deep down you know. Yep, I think they massively misjudged how this whole thing would go down with us fans and they’ve made a complete mess of it. There’s no going back now unfortunately 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Simple answer is they can't turn this around. They could appoint Pep give him the keys to the castle and the trust still wouldn't be there. It takes ages to build up trust but a moment to knock it all down. Every bit of good they've done was wiped away in an instant because of this. Nige had the support or the players and the fans. He never lost either because we all knew what a shit hand he was dealt and then JL spouts off a load of s**t about how the squad (which nige put together) is capable of going up and that results haven't been good enough. He was never backed in the transfer market and we are 5 points off the play offs with a whole first XI out injured the **** does he expect would happen. He needs to carve up Bristol Sport (a failed project) and sell off the Club to someone who will back the manager. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I'm just as angry and ****** off like the rest of us, and agree Batman and Boy Blunder need to sell up, but I fear that no one in their right mind would want to buy Bristol Sport. So what then? Worried really worried about this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepers Ball Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I dont care who they get in. I want them out. Years ago I shouted down this Bristol Sport thing, the dilution of the Football Club and a rebuilt stadium that is no longer a football ground for Bristol City FC. And now add the ridiculous sacking of a Manager, who we all started to understand how and what he could work with. It's all been a Lansdown Legacy and I have nothing to be grateful for. His debt, his stadium and I don't get to watch my team for free. Get them OUT!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 They won’t, can’t and don’t turn this around. They’re finished. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Didn't have the balls to own up to all the financial mistakes. Most certainly won't do it this time the yellow streak runs true in the Lansdown family, that and Jon is still playing with his stickle bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Nope. Voted sell up. Hope any new owners would move Tinnion on too. I'd have voted to sell-up Graham. But who wants to buy the club when its tied up in a cats cradle company structure? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 The next appointment would have to be a rip-roaring success or fan discontent will grow even more rampant. It's something of a poisoned chalice to take on; succeeding a popular manager who the fans didn't want to be sacked, AND working with Mr Sustainability Lansdown and his varying 'templates to follow' and with Tins sticking his oar in all the time. Nonetheless, Brian was right to say we have a talented squad here (albeit unbalanced and wafer-thin). An exceptional head coach might succeed against the odds stacked against him. It needn't be a "big name" either: Just a good name. Thinking outside the box is required. Unfortunately, I don't think the board even recognise what a box looks like, yet alone how to find its outside. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s clear the decision and the management of the response has gone down like a cup of cold sick. So, the question now becomes if the current regime (Lansdowns and Tinnion) can ever regain the faith of the fanbase, and if so, how. All options are fraught. If they sell, it’s likely to be a protracted process and they won’t be giving due care to the club while ongoing. If they give a new manager cash it’ll be sullied by the fact they wouldn’t do it for Nige, and if they ever reappointed Nige it’d render them neutered. So, is there now any way back, and how? Hostage interviews - Made me laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 As a relative exile, down in Devon, I'm not sure how well the OTIB bubble reflects what the wider fanbase thinks. I don't personally feel the level of outrage expressed on here. It will be interesting to see the atmosphere at AG. If a new Head Coach comes in and results improve and SL feels encouraged to spend in the next few windows I'll be ok about them moving on from Nige. I think he was unlucky to lose his job but hey, football is full of stories like this. At another club he probably would've been sacked some time ago as he had several bad runs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Curr Avon said: I'd have voted to sell-up Graham. But who wants to buy the club when its tied up in a cats cradle company structure? That’s not our problem though, is it? Super wealthy people can employ clever people to sort legalities like that. I am astounded by those who still back Lansdown, I am very grateful for the infrastructure but there is nothing else & allowing Tinnion to pull the wool over his eyes like Ashton did, shows he’s either a fool or lost interest. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, GrahamC said: That’s not our problem though, is it? Super wealthy people can employ clever people to sort legalities like that. I am astounded by those who still back Lansdown, I am very grateful for the infrastructure but there is nothing else & allowing Tinnion to pull the wool over his eyes like Ashton did, shows he’s either a fool or lost interest. Yes, its not our problem and we should be an attractive proposition to potential investors. In that case, why aren't they coming forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: In that case, why aren't they coming forward? Valuation too high. That's why things don't generally sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Curr Avon said: Yes, its not our problem and we should be an attractive proposition to potential investors. In that case, why aren't they coming forward? We’re not privy to these conversations but think @Merrick's Marvels hit the nail on the head. Rugby is a loss making minority interest sport, basketball even more so. Our women’s team might be top flight but in name only, no quality or investment. Who on earth wants to buy all this as well as a football club? That’s my take. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Their time is up, Tinnion included. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 In the short term, as the other thread suggests, how the players react will be so important. Whoever is in charge of training would be well advised to keep them distant from the board and make sure they just focus on football. None of us or the players are in control of this so keep the team in isolation from all the corporate stuff even if it means being 'unavailable' for meetings and PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: In the short term, as the other thread suggests, how the players react will be so important. Whoever is in charge of training would be well advised to keep them distant from the board and make sure they just focus on football. None of us or the players are in control of this so keep the team in isolation from all the corporate stuff even if it means being 'unavailable' for meetings and PR. I fully back Curtis to keep their heads on right. He won't hang them out to dry and he'll make sure they are in as right of a mind frame they can be in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 37 minutes ago, B1ackbird said: We all know if we ever find ourselves in the top six we choke quicker than the Boston Strangler. We also know that top six is Jennifer Anniston asking us out for a date as we walk down North St likely. Don’t bother to reply @Rudolf Hucker I know already, mate. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 In fairness in rugby there is at least a prospect on paper of things trying better if the salary cap falls further (ironically SL has spoken of his wish to see it go higher). Still nothing like football levels of course.. might be able to run sustainably down the line, profit or money to extract not so much. They are pushing it in USA but that feels unlikely really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I’m beyond the point where a few results and performances can change my view. It’s not just about the sacking of Pearson, that was just the final straw. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I don’t think SL should sell-up, I think he should give the club away debt free. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, GrahamC said: That’s not our problem though, is it? Super wealthy people can employ clever people to sort legalities like that. I am astounded by those who still back Lansdown, I am very grateful for the infrastructure but there is nothing else & allowing Tinnion to pull the wool over his eyes like Ashton did, shows he’s either a fool or lost interest. He’s both, and he needs to go for those reasons. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 More hostage interviews please. Let’s see them squirm a bit more and dig some deeper holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scrumpylegs Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Nige is gone now and isn’t coming back. Not many supported this but it happened anyway. As fans we worry about the direction of the club but we are essentially all just passengers - to pretend otherwise is laughable. This isn’t just a Lansdown thing though - it’s a ‘football’ thing and has been for many years. I get that at a time like this we might be thinking that ‘any’ owners have got be be better than these but is this really the case? Any owner coming forward who isn’t a fan or who has no local ties is by definition an investor. Whist there is an argument that BCFC is already a rich man’s plaything at least there’s some sort of ‘legacy’ in place (stadium) and no-one could ever suggest that BCFC has ever been a ‘cash cow’ for the Lansdown family. There are far too many narcissistic, idiot owners in football. The odds on us getting shot of the Lansdowns and then somehow picking up some sort of generous and benevolent billionaire are zero I’m afraid. Be careful what you wish for. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Sadly we live in a world where realising you made a mistake and undoing it is viewed as an absolute no-go. I'd love them to be like, 'well, that was a bad shout. Come back Nige, 3-year deal, we'll back off and let you get on with it'. Can't see it happening, but what a world to live in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I voted reinstate Nige but it was nothing to do with my head ( because it's not going to happen), but everything to do with my heart.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 36 minutes ago, Scrumpylegs said: Be careful what you wish for Why did you have to put that at the end. Arghhhhh My response - be careful about what you’ve got! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I think I’ve seen enough now, especially with Tinnion’s interview posted earlier. We’re basically a club that will be run with the academy providing players to the first team and as soon as an offer comes in for those players they will be sold. No big investments in the market, just kids. The new coach won’t be able to question those above at all and will be sacked if the kids aren’t in the top 6. I’m now officially done until the Lansdown’s are gone. Just a bunch of complete head’s gone’s! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCT10 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Curr Avon said: Yes, its not our problem and we should be an attractive proposition to potential investors. In that case, why aren't they coming forward? 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: We’re not privy to these conversations but think @Merrick's Marvels hit the nail on the head. Rugby is a loss making minority interest sport, basketball even more so. Our women’s team might be top flight but in name only, no quality or investment. Who on earth wants to buy all this as well as a football club? That’s my take. Any idea what SL is asking for the club/whole package? I've read Everton available for 500 million, 220 million for Sheffield United, and 170 million for Wednesday. There seems to be a lot of clubs for sale and none look like good business propositions. The Bristol Sport thing doesn't really add any value.... if anything it adds costs that need to be covered, (maybe some possibilities for short term gains with the residential/hotel packages in the sporting quarter). I presume the addition to the asking price for the BS add-on stuff puts us in a similar price bracket to the Sheffield teams who both have a higher stature. Lots of clubs for sale, some are more attractive, a sale isn't imminent, is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Not for me. I’m back on my annual visit to the UK in December, and I’m looking at other games to go to instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Scrumpylegs said: Nige is gone now and isn’t coming back. Not many supported this but it happened anyway. As fans we worry about the direction of the club but we are essentially all just passengers - to pretend otherwise is laughable. This isn’t just a Lansdown thing though - it’s a ‘football’ thing and has been for many years. I get that at a time like this we might be thinking that ‘any’ owners have got be be better than these but is this really the case? Any owner coming forward who isn’t a fan or who has no local ties is by definition an investor. Whist there is an argument that BCFC is already a rich man’s plaything at least there’s some sort of ‘legacy’ in place (stadium) and no-one could ever suggest that BCFC has ever been a ‘cash cow’ for the Lansdown family. There are far too many narcissistic, idiot owners in football. The odds on us getting shot of the Lansdowns and then somehow picking up some sort of generous and benevolent billionaire are zero I’m afraid. Be careful what you wish for. We are frequently advised to this end, but does anyone ever say this to Steve? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, chinapig said: But given that renowned football experts Steve and Jon believe the squad is good enough, once they appoint the new head coach shouldn't it be pretty much a given that we will make the top 6 because Nigel was the only impediment that? Well they do clearly think the squad is good enough - as I was told they believed it was two years ago by Gould btw - so yes you're presumably correct. But my post was just to say that they'll only "turn it around", at least in terms of getting the majority of fans back in board, if they (the board and new coach) can get us to win games. That's it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Not for me. I’m back on my annual visit to the UK in December, and I’m looking at other games to go to instead. I’ve been to games that City are not playing - it’s never the same!! I’m as annoyed as the next man with the situation, but it’s not going to change anything. I just hope the frustration is not taken out on the next manager, whoever it is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The chief Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Keepers Ball said: I dont care who they get in. I want them out. Years ago I shouted down this Bristol Sport thing, the dilution of the Football Club and a rebuilt stadium that is no longer a football ground for Bristol City FC. And now add the ridiculous sacking of a Manager, who we all started to understand how and what he could work with. It's all been a Lansdown Legacy and I have nothing to be grateful for. His debt, his stadium and I don't get to watch my team for free. Get them OUT!! When was it free to watch city? I missed that! I guess the biggest issue is, no one wants to buy us, so can he sell? Posted elsewhere that it would help find investors if we didn’t have such a random organisational structure and various other underperforming sports teams all tied up in the BS BS. Let’s hope it can be disentangled somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: Option 5 - Win football matches. Win games and sadly most will forget about things like corporate governance, fan communication, and principles of good management. My plea is to please not forget about those things if by some miracle we ever find ourselves in the top 6. Totally agree with this, something we haven't been doing very often. It pretty simple to make people move on, win and keep winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s clear the decision and the management of the response has gone down like a cup of cold sick. So, the question now becomes if the current regime (Lansdowns and Tinnion) can ever regain the faith of the fanbase, and if so, how. All options are fraught. If they sell, it’s likely to be a protracted process and they won’t be giving due care to the club while ongoing. If they give a new manager cash it’ll be sullied by the fact they wouldn’t do it for Nige, and if they ever reappointed Nige it’d render them neutered. So, is there now any way back, and how? They should reinstate NP, and then sell up. Dolts. 3 hours ago, cheese said: Appoint Sarina Wiegman FFS. Don't give them ideas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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