Frank Lampard

[George Rs]

31 minutes ago, Crackers Corner said:

******* hell, told you Roy wouldn’t shut up about this. How much of a mess can our club be when even a nonsense backwards ridiculous unfit decison for the club is reported by a troll turns out to be correct. 

[W-S-M Seagull]

Just now, Maltshoveller said:

I have said it before

I think Lampard will come good 

Given the right club with the right chairman at the right time 

But i cant see him working at City.Would be happy if he came here and proved me wrong

For some reason I've always had a feeling he'd end up down here. 

 

[glynriley]

7 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

Idea for new T-shirts

Frankie says . .

What Tinnion wants!

Frankie Goes To Withywood

 

[johnheadbcfc]

1 minute ago, RedEyez said:

Surely everyone’s just in on the biggest wind up ever, right? 

Crazy aint it

[handsofclay]

10 minutes ago, Owl Visiting said:

I don't like Lampard, never have really despite him being an excellent player. Supposed to be an intelligent guy, but I've always thought there's a selfishness to him that makes him unlikeable.

Might be harsh, and former teammates and his managers might disagree, but he's never struck me as a leader. 

Good move. It's already spooking the opposition.

[Slippin cider]

it’s a no from me 

[Harry]

Regarding Jon’s interview this morning. I can’t see where he dismissed Lampard. 
When the name was mentioned it was the only time in a 45 minute interview where Jon got all sweaty and shifty - he touches his face a number of times, his shifts his feet, he looks to the left a few times - these are all red flags when it comes to body language and mistruths. 
 

He didn’t dismiss Lampard as an option, but merely said “I was surprised at the list of names when it came out”. 
 

When the bookies odds first came out, I can’t recall exactly but I don’t think Lampard anywhere on that first list. It was Eustace, Rowett, Cotterill, Jones and a host of others.  I don’t recall Lampard on the bookies list until about Tuesday. 
 

So Jon was showing signs of not giving the truth in the interview and Lampard wasn’t on that initial list to which he referred. 
 

Thats my 2+2 = 5 anyway

Edited November 3, 2023 by Harry

[Rossi the Robin]

Anyone had a DM yet? 

[handsofclay]

He won one of his last 11 games as Chelsea boss which is probably better than the present incumbent. 

[Homer Simpson]

1 minute ago, Rossi the Robin said:

Anyone had a DM yet? 

Still waiting.

[deadredfred]

2 minutes ago, Philly The Kid said:

As for the expense, We won't be paying more than we can afford. He's not in a position to come and make unrealistic demands.
If the due diligence is done and he's a credible candidate based on facts then why not?

You’ve made some pretty big assumptions there that rely on basic levels of competence from the decision makers at BCFC. 
 

As pleased as they are with themselves that they now have an actual plan, and are keen to tell the world, I have absolutely zero confidence,( backed by 20+ years of proof) that they wouldn’t actually end up paying more than they can afford, nor do the due diligence necessary. 
 

And with all of it, undo everything Nige has created. 
 

Those of you able to see the benefits of Lampard, then good for you. Am genuinely jealous of your lasting optimism around any decision this club makes. 

[W-S-M Seagull]

3 minutes ago, Harry said:

Regarding Jon’s interview this morning. I can’t see where he dismissed Lampard. 
When the name was mentioned it was the only time in a 45 minute interview where Jon got all sweaty and shifty - he touches his face a number of times, his shifts his feet, he looks to the left a few times - these are all red flags when it comes to body language and mistruths. 
 

He didn’t dismiss Lampard as an option, but merely said “I was surprised at the list of names when it came out”. 
 

When the bookies odds first came out, I can’t recall exactly but I don’t think Lampard anywhere on that first list. It was Eustace, Rowett, Cotterill, Jones and a host of others.  I don’t recall Lampard on the bookies list until about Tuesday. 
 

So Jon was showing signs of not giving the truth in the interview and Lampard wasn’t on that initial list to which he referred. 
 

Thats my 2+2 = 5 anyway

That's how I interpreted his body language when asked. 

[Finley_Smith10]

Just now, handsofclay said:

He won one of his last 11 games as Chelsea boss which is probably better than the present incumbent. 

He’s taking us to the prem mate 

[RUSSEL85]

6 minutes ago, glynriley said:

Frankie Goes To Withywood

 

Bravo Sir

[Ska Junkie]

 

I want a DM too.

Edited November 3, 2023 by Ska Junkie

[Super]

We will know for sure if Sister Sledge is on the playlist tomorrow!

Edited November 3, 2023 by Super

[Port Said Red]

Is he German? @Kid in the Riot suggested our new man was linked with Germany? I assumed this was something other than a clear goal being not given when playing against the national team.

[Ska Junkie]

1 minute ago, Super said:

We will know for sure if Sister Sledge is on the playlist tomorrow!

Is he the greatest dancer then? 

[nickolas]

50 minutes ago, Lordofthebling said:

"You can't be ******* serious... " was what I said signing david James. 

Please not again.

Well its ok, James is probably a little too old now…….

[Philly The Kid]

2 minutes ago, deadredfred said:

You’ve made some pretty big assumptions there that rely on basic levels of competence from the decision makers at BCFC. 
 

As pleased as they are with themselves that they now have an actual plan, and are keen to tell the world, I have absolutely zero confidence,( backed by 20+ years of proof) that they wouldn’t actually end up paying more than they can afford, nor do the due diligence necessary. 
 

And with all of it, undo everything Nige has created. 
 

Those of you able to see the benefits of Lampard, then good for you. Am genuinely jealous of your lasting optimism around any decision this club makes. 

Well, you've made the assumption that I am A). A FL fan, and B). A fan of the board/decision makers at BCFC.
I am neither actually!
My observations are based purely on what SHOULD happen. I actually have no faith in what WILL happen!
Anyone who applies deserves consideration if they're qualified and suitable. Let's be honest, our criteria for assessing applicants has previously been found wanting and I've no confidence it'll be any better this time.
That said, we're all hopeful the next incumbent will kick us on, so if it was FL then so be it.

[Better Red]

Can he actually be worse than all the others.

I have been watching for 40 years plus and only once have we even got close to top flight football.

Maybe he is actually what we need to make the next step.

Hopefully the L’s will be blinded by him and the loosen the purse strings and get a load of Prem loans.

He has to be successful or this could be his last job.

As much as I loved Nige the board for what ever reason were never going to back him.

Yes I know he is a massive risk and if it was not the ‘name’ he is he would not even be considered. 

The media will love him if he gets a bit of success and that could be good for him and the club.

Do you want to sign for Frank Lampard or Liam Manning? 
 

it’s a massive gamble but we have been asking the club to gamble for years - maybe they just have…

[exAtyeoMax]

12 minutes ago, Harry said:

Regarding Jon’s interview this morning. I can’t see where he dismissed Lampard. 
When the name was mentioned it was the only time in a 45 minute interview where Jon got all sweaty and shifty - he touches his face a number of times, his shifts his feet, he looks to the left a few times - these are all red flags when it comes to body language and mistruths. 
 

He didn’t dismiss Lampard as an option, but merely said “I was surprised at the list of names when it came out”. 
 

When the bookies odds first came out, I can’t recall exactly but I don’t think Lampard anywhere on that first list. It was Eustace, Rowett, Cotterill, Jones and a host of others.  I don’t recall Lampard on the bookies list until about Tuesday. 
 

So Jon was showing signs of not giving the truth in the interview and Lampard wasn’t on that initial list to which he referred. 
 

Thats my 2+2 = 5 anyway

R mate Roy seems to think it's a goer, but he's an alien. 

[devoncider]

48 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

Honestly I cannot imagine a more nightmare scenario than this could be. Ok, maybe Barton, but I’d defo rather have even Nathan Jones. 

Derby in play off final

average to reasonable season with Chelsea

bombed at Everton

bombed at Chelsea

versus

very good at Luton

bombed at Stoke

good at Luton

bombed at Southampton

 

 

not saying Lampard is an amazing choice but Eff me, better than that Welsh so & so

[Fordy62]

39 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

I'm not trying to have an argument with you here, but just interested in why a championship playoff final, 4th place finish with Chelsea and a premier league manager of the season nomination wouldn't make you a tiny bit interested? 

What's your reasoning in thinking that he couldn't do a job here? 

I suppose my fear is two fold. I think Lampard has underachieved everywhere he’s been. Especially recently. If we’re going to be successful we need to overachieve. I’m pretty certain that under the same constraints, NP is twice the manager FL will ever be… which brings me onto my second point. 

I think my biggest fear is that the cheque book will open again. Nothing for Nige (see Cotts), and the world for Lampard (see LJ). Let’s be honest, if (god forbid) FL is appointed, he definitely won’t have agreed to the same budget constraints that NP has had to work to. And that’s what makes me most angry, out most deserving manager and our best manager of the last 10 years will have both been pied off in favour of pet/vanity projects. And it’s not fair. Appointing Lampard petrifies me. 

[Fpcity]

4 minutes ago, Better Red said:

Can he actually be worse than all the others.

I have been watching for 40 years plus and only once have we even got close to top flight football.

Maybe he is actually what we need to make the next step.

Hopefully the L’s will be blinded by him and the loosen the purse strings and get a load of Prem loans.

He has to be successful or this could be his last job.

As much as I loved Nige the board for what ever reason were never going to back him.

Yes I know he is a massive risk and if it was not the ‘name’ he is he would not even be considered. 

The media will love him if he gets a bit of success and that could be good for him and the club.

Do you want to sign for Frank Lampard or Liam Manning? 
 

it’s a massive gamble but we have been asking the club to gamble for years - maybe they just have…

I wouldn't be against him either. His previous clubs haven't exactly been stable so maybe his luck and record will change here. 

We'd get a lot more coverage from the media which a lot of fans always moan about us not getting, tbh I'm not fussed. 

Plus he's be a big pull for players either permanent or loan which in that case will have good contacts. 

[Loosey Boy]

Is this happening?

[robinforlife2]

Evening;

I said I wouldn't post until he was announced, but I have to raise my head and say, I'm a bit annoyed with the stance the post made, saying that Lampard was not currently under consideration.

I will say, I'm not Roy the bloody alien though! I do think his posts re Lampard have been after my thread on Monday am, where I said that he wanted the job. His post yesterday am, was around 4 hours after what I posted on here, and he copied it. He also said in a tweet Jody Morris would join him, then deleted that tweet and posted later about Michael Johnson.

I felt embarrassed to be blunt yesterday. I was working doing a VIP experience in my field of work yesterday when I saw the post report (How I know my contact who is friends with Frank, I arranged a VIP day for the blokes family and I've done a few days for his family and friends and we talk a lot, as I've been trying to get help from him on other matters).  No, he hasn't discussed matters with me because he knows I'm a City fan, but because we are close mates.

I'm reluctant to say too much, but this is not dead in the water is all I'm gonna say, and the club have not been truthful.

I have been told, and I'll be 100% straight on this.

Lampard contacted the club on Monday through a member of the staffing team to express his interest. (The club in the post report said he was not currently under consideration, and they hadn't contacted him. I feel this was to play down speculation, and may have been their stance, the approach came from Lampard).

On Tuesday, Lampard was told to apply for the job, if he was interested.

On Wednesday, Lampard had arranged to meet the club.

Yesterday, he did not meet the club. I was told he was due to meet the club at 11am, but the club cancelled this meeting, as they informed him, that they believed they would be able to approach their first choice.

Last night, Lampard was informed that the clubs first choice, declined the approach from the club and had no interest in joining Bristol City.

That was the last I heard. 

I have asked my friend, if he had heard anything, as there is rumours he was at the HPC today. I have been told that he hadn't spoken to Lampard since last night, when he said, that Lampard told him, that City's first choice had snubbed the club, and that he had applied, but was disappointed that his meeting with the club had been cancelled.

That's all I know,

On Tuesday / Wednesday, from what I was told, I was 100% confident he would be our manager. Lampard wants the job, that I do know. Maybe the club don't want him, maybe the club have been rejected by people they wanted, that maybe now they would rather someone who wants the job, and is keen to work with talented youth.

Quite frankly, I know sod all about events of today, but I do know, Lampard has openly said to a good friend of his and a friend / very big client of mine, that he wants the job. 

I've not made anything up, and quite frankly, I wish I never posted in the first place, given the abuse I've received on this thread. I was only passing on, what I had been told, and I have my own mental health issues, that reading stuff and being ridiculed, has made my feel really Carp tbh.

I decided to post, as I just wanted to put out there, what I was told, what I trusted and what I believed / expected to happen based on what I have been told, by someone who wouldn't mess about, or get a kick out of stuff like this. 

I'm not someone to gloat, or shout in the know, and as for being outed as a gashead, behave..... I've supported City all my life, rarely get to go to games, because my business takes up all my time, and my mental health is often fragile.

I try to contribute to the forum as and when I can on a number of threads, and was happy to pass on insight, in good faith.

Take care everyone, and I hope we get 3 points tomorrow.

I'm gonna take a break from the forum for a while. 

If Lampard is appointed, great, at least we will have a manager that wants to be here, and has belief in the club. If he isn't then good luck to whoever it is. I just hope Jon, Brian etc know what they are doing.

I watched the interview this morning, and the gentleman asking the questions just was a bit too cringy for my liking, and whilst it could have been very good, I would say the interviewer tried too hard to be Jon's mate, then do the task at hand. 

[Finley_Smith10]

5 minutes ago, devoncider said:

Derby in play off final

average to reasonable season with Chelsea

bombed at Everton

bombed at Chelsea

versus

very good at Luton

bombed at Stoke

good at Luton

bombed at Southampton

 

 

not saying Lampard is an amazing choice but Eff me, better than that Welsh so & so

Under an embargo at chelsea first season, second spell at Chelsea was always going to be difficult, they were awful last season. Everton have been struggling for years. Very good loan signings with derby and missed out promotion by a goal. I’m sure every city fan would be happy if some good premier league loans/signings came in and got us into the play offs. He’s obviously been told he’s going to be backed otherwise I doubt he’d come here. 

[Silvio Dante]

I’m crediting Jon Lansdown with more intelligence than he has (ie I’m crediting him with “some”) but the way to diffuse a toxic environment that is expected tomorrow is to announce the new manager on the day of the game. And enough people will be drawn in by the “name” of Lampard to overlook the pretty bang average to poor managerial record and diffuse the situation in part.

But by God, it’s not a decision I can get behind considering the likely financial juxtaposition to what Nige was given and Franks fairly uninspiring record.

[petehinton]

1 hour ago, George Rs said:

Grasping at straws maybe, but potentially strange tweet for Piercey to like? Given false info maybe? 

Joe’s tweets have now been deleted, which he has done loads and loads of times when putting something ‘ITK’ 

[Barrs Court Red]

Lampard has a point to prove I guess, or at any rate I think he could well be in last chance saloon for his managerial career.  
 

Personally given the names bandied about, he’d probably be my choice:

Raises the profile

Great role model for the academy players

Knows what it takes to be successful at an elite level

There’s negatives for sure, and I don’t think he’s a realistic candidate, but it would be a statement. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

7 minutes ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

Under an embargo at chelsea first season, second spell at Chelsea was always going to be difficult, they were awful last season. Everton have been struggling for years. Very good loan signings with derby and missed out promotion by a goal. I’m sure every city fan would be happy if some good premier league loans/signings came in and got us into the play offs. He’s obviously been told he’s going to be backed otherwise I doubt he’d come here. 

Derby under Lampard, made some enormous financial losses, their wage bill under Lampard was probably between £35-40m. I say probably as we don't have a definite as they never released their accounts for the year. However we can get a rough idea.

He did okay there. He did okay at Chelsea, nothing more nothing less IMO. Blooded some good youth and lost Hazard but their squad was IMO a top 4 standard.

Edited November 3, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[42nite]

1 hour ago, Fordy62 said:

I’m sort of wondering if I’d rather have Lee Johnson back. 

I added the Robin just to make it a full set.

You deseve it.  

 

 

 

Edited November 3, 2023 by 42nite

[!james]

8 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

Evening;

I said I wouldn't post until he was announced, but I have to raise my head and say, I'm a bit annoyed with the stance the post made, saying that Lampard was not currently under consideration.

I will say, I'm not Roy the bloody alien though! I do think his posts re Lampard have been after my thread on Monday am, where I said that he wanted the job. His post yesterday am, was around 4 hours after what I posted on here, and he copied it. He also said in a tweet Jody Morris would join him, then deleted that tweet and posted later about Michael Johnson.

I felt embarrassed to be blunt yesterday. I was working doing a VIP experience in my field of work yesterday when I saw the post report (How I know my contact who is friends with Frank, I arranged a VIP day for the blokes family and I've done a few days for his family and friends and we talk a lot, as I've been trying to get help from him on other matters).  No, he hasn't discussed matters with me because he knows I'm a City fan, but because we are close mates.

I'm reluctant to say too much, but this is not dead in the water is all I'm gonna say, and the club have not been truthful.

I have been told, and I'll be 100% straight on this.

Lampard contacted the club on Monday through a member of the staffing team to express his interest. (The club in the post report said he was not currently under consideration, and they hadn't contacted him. I feel this was to play down speculation, and may have been their stance, the approach came from Lampard).

On Tuesday, Lampard was told to apply for the job, if he was interested.

On Wednesday, Lampard had arranged to meet the club.

Yesterday, he did not meet the club. I was told he was due to meet the club at 11am, but the club cancelled this meeting, as they informed him, that they believed they would be able to approach their first choice.

Last night, Lampard was informed that the clubs first choice, declined the approach from the club and had no interest in joining Bristol City.

That was the last I heard. 

I have asked my friend, if he had heard anything, as there is rumours he was at the HPC today. I have been told that he hadn't spoken to Lampard since last night, when he said, that Lampard told him, that City's first choice had snubbed the club, and that he had applied, but was disappointed that his meeting with the club had been cancelled.

That's all I know,

On Tuesday / Wednesday, from what I was told, I was 100% confident he would be our manager. Lampard wants the job, that I do know. Maybe the club don't want him, maybe the club have been rejected by people they wanted, that maybe now they would rather someone who wants the job, and is keen to work with talented youth.

Quite frankly, I know sod all about events of today, but I do know, Lampard has openly said to a good friend of his and a friend / very big client of mine, that he wants the job. 

I've not made anything up, and quite frankly, I wish I never posted in the first place, given the abuse I've received on this thread. I was only passing on, what I had been told, and I have my own mental health issues, that reading stuff and being ridiculed, has made my feel really Carp tbh.

I decided to post, as I just wanted to put out there, what I was told, what I trusted and what I believed / expected to happen based on what I have been told, by someone who wouldn't mess about, or get a kick out of stuff like this. 

I'm not someone to gloat, or shout in the know, and as for being outed as a gashead, behave..... I've supported City all my life, rarely get to go to games, because my business takes up all my time, and my mental health is often fragile.

I try to contribute to the forum as and when I can on a number of threads, and was happy to pass on insight, in good faith.

Take care everyone, and I hope we get 3 points tomorrow.

I'm gonna take a break from the forum for a while. 

If Lampard is appointed, great, at least we will have a manager that wants to be here, and has belief in the club. If he isn't then good luck to whoever it is. I just hope Jon, Brian etc know what they are doing.

I watched the interview this morning, and the gentleman asking the questions just was a bit too cringy for my liking, and whilst it could have been very good, I would say the interviewer tried too hard to be Jon's mate, then do the task at hand. 

Phew! Sounds like a lucky escape.

Appreciate you sharing and no offence but I do think you rather jumped the gun a bit with your initial posts being "100% done" - there's a major difference between someone wanting a job and being offered it. You clearly have knowledge from the Lampard side but nothing from the club side. 

[Ecko]

10 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

Evening;

I said I wouldn't post until he was announced, but I have to raise my head and say, I'm a bit annoyed with the stance the post made, saying that Lampard was not currently under consideration.

I will say, I'm not Roy the bloody alien though! I do think his posts re Lampard have been after my thread on Monday am, where I said that he wanted the job. His post yesterday am, was around 4 hours after what I posted on here, and he copied it. He also said in a tweet Jody Morris would join him, then deleted that tweet and posted later about Michael Johnson.

I felt embarrassed to be blunt yesterday. I was working doing a VIP experience in my field of work yesterday when I saw the post report (How I know my contact who is friends with Frank, I arranged a VIP day for the blokes family and I've done a few days for his family and friends and we talk a lot, as I've been trying to get help from him on other matters).  No, he hasn't discussed matters with me because he knows I'm a City fan, but because we are close mates.

I'm reluctant to say too much, but this is not dead in the water is all I'm gonna say, and the club have not been truthful.

I have been told, and I'll be 100% straight on this.

Lampard contacted the club on Monday through a member of the staffing team to express his interest. (The club in the post report said he was not currently under consideration, and they hadn't contacted him. I feel this was to play down speculation, and may have been their stance, the approach came from Lampard).

On Tuesday, Lampard was told to apply for the job, if he was interested.

On Wednesday, Lampard had arranged to meet the club.

Yesterday, he did not meet the club. I was told he was due to meet the club at 11am, but the club cancelled this meeting, as they informed him, that they believed they would be able to approach their first choice.

Last night, Lampard was informed that the clubs first choice, declined the approach from the club and had no interest in joining Bristol City.

That was the last I heard. 

I have asked my friend, if he had heard anything, as there is rumours he was at the HPC today. I have been told that he hadn't spoken to Lampard since last night, when he said, that Lampard told him, that City's first choice had snubbed the club, and that he had applied, but was disappointed that his meeting with the club had been cancelled.

That's all I know,

On Tuesday / Wednesday, from what I was told, I was 100% confident he would be our manager. Lampard wants the job, that I do know. Maybe the club don't want him, maybe the club have been rejected by people they wanted, that maybe now they would rather someone who wants the job, and is keen to work with talented youth.

Quite frankly, I know sod all about events of today, but I do know, Lampard has openly said to a good friend of his and a friend / very big client of mine, that he wants the job. 

I've not made anything up, and quite frankly, I wish I never posted in the first place, given the abuse I've received on this thread. I was only passing on, what I had been told, and I have my own mental health issues, that reading stuff and being ridiculed, has made my feel really Carp tbh.

I decided to post, as I just wanted to put out there, what I was told, what I trusted and what I believed / expected to happen based on what I have been told, by someone who wouldn't mess about, or get a kick out of stuff like this. 

I'm not someone to gloat, or shout in the know, and as for being outed as a gashead, behave..... I've supported City all my life, rarely get to go to games, because my business takes up all my time, and my mental health is often fragile.

I try to contribute to the forum as and when I can on a number of threads, and was happy to pass on insight, in good faith.

Take care everyone, and I hope we get 3 points tomorrow.

I'm gonna take a break from the forum for a while. 

If Lampard is appointed, great, at least we will have a manager that wants to be here, and has belief in the club. If he isn't then good luck to whoever it is. I just hope Jon, Brian etc know what they are doing.

I watched the interview this morning, and the gentleman asking the questions just was a bit too cringy for my liking, and whilst it could have been very good, I would say the interviewer tried too hard to be Jon's mate, then do the task at hand. 

Fair play for coming back here and setting it straight. Wonder who our first choice was? Eustace? 

[Fpcity]

8 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

Evening;

I said I wouldn't post until he was announced, but I have to raise my head and say, I'm a bit annoyed with the stance the post made, saying that Lampard was not currently under consideration.

I will say, I'm not Roy the bloody alien though! I do think his posts re Lampard have been after my thread on Monday am, where I said that he wanted the job. His post yesterday am, was around 4 hours after what I posted on here, and he copied it. He also said in a tweet Jody Morris would join him, then deleted that tweet and posted later about Michael Johnson.

I felt embarrassed to be blunt yesterday. I was working doing a VIP experience in my field of work yesterday when I saw the post report (How I know my contact who is friends with Frank, I arranged a VIP day for the blokes family and I've done a few days for his family and friends and we talk a lot, as I've been trying to get help from him on other matters).  No, he hasn't discussed matters with me because he knows I'm a City fan, but because we are close mates.

I'm reluctant to say too much, but this is not dead in the water is all I'm gonna say, and the club have not been truthful.

I have been told, and I'll be 100% straight on this.

Lampard contacted the club on Monday through a member of the staffing team to express his interest. (The club in the post report said he was not currently under consideration, and they hadn't contacted him. I feel this was to play down speculation, and may have been their stance, the approach came from Lampard).

On Tuesday, Lampard was told to apply for the job, if he was interested.

On Wednesday, Lampard had arranged to meet the club.

Yesterday, he did not meet the club. I was told he was due to meet the club at 11am, but the club cancelled this meeting, as they informed him, that they believed they would be able to approach their first choice.

Last night, Lampard was informed that the clubs first choice, declined the approach from the club and had no interest in joining Bristol City.

That was the last I heard. 

I have asked my friend, if he had heard anything, as there is rumours he was at the HPC today. I have been told that he hadn't spoken to Lampard since last night, when he said, that Lampard told him, that City's first choice had snubbed the club, and that he had applied, but was disappointed that his meeting with the club had been cancelled.

That's all I know,

On Tuesday / Wednesday, from what I was told, I was 100% confident he would be our manager. Lampard wants the job, that I do know. Maybe the club don't want him, maybe the club have been rejected by people they wanted, that maybe now they would rather someone who wants the job, and is keen to work with talented youth.

Quite frankly, I know sod all about events of today, but I do know, Lampard has openly said to a good friend of his and a friend / very big client of mine, that he wants the job. 

I've not made anything up, and quite frankly, I wish I never posted in the first place, given the abuse I've received on this thread. I was only passing on, what I had been told, and I have my own mental health issues, that reading stuff and being ridiculed, has made my feel really Carp tbh.

I decided to post, as I just wanted to put out there, what I was told, what I trusted and what I believed / expected to happen based on what I have been told, by someone who wouldn't mess about, or get a kick out of stuff like this. 

I'm not someone to gloat, or shout in the know, and as for being outed as a gashead, behave..... I've supported City all my life, rarely get to go to games, because my business takes up all my time, and my mental health is often fragile.

I try to contribute to the forum as and when I can on a number of threads, and was happy to pass on insight, in good faith.

Take care everyone, and I hope we get 3 points tomorrow.

I'm gonna take a break from the forum for a while. 

If Lampard is appointed, great, at least we will have a manager that wants to be here, and has belief in the club. If he isn't then good luck to whoever it is. I just hope Jon, Brian etc know what they are doing.

I watched the interview this morning, and the gentleman asking the questions just was a bit too cringy for my liking, and whilst it could have been very good, I would say the interviewer tried too hard to be Jon's mate, then do the task at hand. 

Typical amateur from the board regarding canceling his meeting. Surely they'd know 100% if the 1st choice would be interested before pissing Lampard around 

[Finley_Smith10]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Derby under Lampard, made some enormous financial losses, their wage bill under Lampard was probably between £35-40m. I say probably as we don't have a definite as they never released their accounts for the year. However we can get a rough idea.

He did okay there. He did okay at Chelsea, nothing more nothing less IMO. Blooded some good youth and lost Hazard but their squad was IMO a top 4 standard.

Understand that but Mel Morris was also  the chairman and obviously allowed that sort of wage structure. There was defo high earners there before he got there.

Im sure the lansdowns after hearing the interview are wary of not blowing the wage structure. I presume he’s probably been told he’ll be allowed some wriggle room to get a side strong enough to challenge. 
Also Lampard is defo a more exciting appointment than Manning/Eustace surely? 
Way more exposure and probably can attract way more higher quality players just due to the name

[robin_unreliant]

10 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

Evening;

I said I wouldn't post until he was announced, but I have to raise my head and say, I'm a bit annoyed with the stance the post made, saying that Lampard was not currently under consideration.

I will say, I'm not Roy the bloody alien though! I do think his posts re Lampard have been after my thread on Monday am, where I said that he wanted the job. His post yesterday am, was around 4 hours after what I posted on here, and he copied it. He also said in a tweet Jody Morris would join him, then deleted that tweet and posted later about Michael Johnson.

I felt embarrassed to be blunt yesterday. I was working doing a VIP experience in my field of work yesterday when I saw the post report (How I know my contact who is friends with Frank, I arranged a VIP day for the blokes family and I've done a few days for his family and friends and we talk a lot, as I've been trying to get help from him on other matters).  No, he hasn't discussed matters with me because he knows I'm a City fan, but because we are close mates.

I'm reluctant to say too much, but this is not dead in the water is all I'm gonna say, and the club have not been truthful.

I have been told, and I'll be 100% straight on this.

Lampard contacted the club on Monday through a member of the staffing team to express his interest. (The club in the post report said he was not currently under consideration, and they hadn't contacted him. I feel this was to play down speculation, and may have been their stance, the approach came from Lampard).

On Tuesday, Lampard was told to apply for the job, if he was interested.

On Wednesday, Lampard had arranged to meet the club.

Yesterday, he did not meet the club. I was told he was due to meet the club at 11am, but the club cancelled this meeting, as they informed him, that they believed they would be able to approach their first choice.

Last night, Lampard was informed that the clubs first choice, declined the approach from the club and had no interest in joining Bristol City.

That was the last I heard. 

I have asked my friend, if he had heard anything, as there is rumours he was at the HPC today. I have been told that he hadn't spoken to Lampard since last night, when he said, that Lampard told him, that City's first choice had snubbed the club, and that he had applied, but was disappointed that his meeting with the club had been cancelled.

That's all I know,

On Tuesday / Wednesday, from what I was told, I was 100% confident he would be our manager. Lampard wants the job, that I do know. Maybe the club don't want him, maybe the club have been rejected by people they wanted, that maybe now they would rather someone who wants the job, and is keen to work with talented youth.

Quite frankly, I know sod all about events of today, but I do know, Lampard has openly said to a good friend of his and a friend / very big client of mine, that he wants the job. 

I've not made anything up, and quite frankly, I wish I never posted in the first place, given the abuse I've received on this thread. I was only passing on, what I had been told, and I have my own mental health issues, that reading stuff and being ridiculed, has made my feel really Carp tbh.

I decided to post, as I just wanted to put out there, what I was told, what I trusted and what I believed / expected to happen based on what I have been told, by someone who wouldn't mess about, or get a kick out of stuff like this. 

I'm not someone to gloat, or shout in the know, and as for being outed as a gashead, behave..... I've supported City all my life, rarely get to go to games, because my business takes up all my time, and my mental health is often fragile.

I try to contribute to the forum as and when I can on a number of threads, and was happy to pass on insight, in good faith.

Take care everyone, and I hope we get 3 points tomorrow.

I'm gonna take a break from the forum for a while. 

If Lampard is appointed, great, at least we will have a manager that wants to be here, and has belief in the club. If he isn't then good luck to whoever it is. I just hope Jon, Brian etc know what they are doing.

I watched the interview this morning, and the gentleman asking the questions just was a bit too cringy for my liking, and whilst it could have been very good, I would say the interviewer tried too hard to be Jon's mate, then do the task at hand. 

If they approached their first choice and were snubbed that pretty much sums them up. No plan in place, sack Nige and um um um. 

[petehinton]

Not doubting this fully….but I truly find it unimaginable that they would tell someone to their face that they arent their number 1 choice, and basically will you just stick around whilst we try and convince the other guy, and if we can’t we’ll come back to you. 
 

You’d just tell them where to stick the job. 

[Ian M]

8 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

I’m crediting Jon Lansdown with more intelligence than he has (ie I’m crediting him with “some”) but the way to diffuse a toxic environment that is expected tomorrow is to announce the new manager on the day of the game. And enough people will be drawn in by the “name” of Lampard to overlook the pretty bang average to poor managerial record and diffuse the situation in part.

But by God, it’s not a decision I can get behind considering the likely financial juxtaposition to what Nige was given and Franks fairly uninspiring record.

Your thinking is exactly as I am thinking.

I reckon the club misread the level of support for Pearson amongst supporters and was surprised by the backlash.

Their first choice then said he wasn’t interested following the insight provided in “The Response”

Fearing ugly scenes on Saturday, they are happy to appoint next week to get tomorrow out of the way.

But in case it has a chance of diluting tomorrow’s reaction, show their high profile second choice round the HPC today, knowing it’s like a sieve and the news will get out.

I guess our reaction to Pearson’s departure may have told SL that now is the time to use that nest egg.

[handsofclay]

Oh dear. 

I have received some itk info. I shouldn't really be sharing this but. Yes, Frank Lampard is likely to be appointed the new Bristol City boss. But it's Frank Lampard Senior!

[Colombo Robin]

9 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

You might want to read the post again 

[Sleepy1968]

9 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

On Wednesday, Lampard had arranged to meet the club.

Yesterday, he did not meet the club. I was told he was due to meet the club at 11am, but the club cancelled this meeting, as they informed him, that they believed they would be able to approach their first choice.

Last night, Lampard was informed that the clubs first choice, declined the approach from the club and had no interest in joining Bristol City.

That was the last I heard. 

I have asked my friend, if he had heard anything, as there is rumours he was at the HPC today. I have been told that he hadn't spoken to Lampard since last night, when he said, that Lampard told him, that City's first choice had snubbed the club, and that he had applied, but was disappointed that his meeting with the club had been cancelled.

Firstly, please look after yourself. Secondly, thanks for the post.

How very Bristol City. Basically telling FL to do one after arranging a date, then finding out the girl we we after wasn't interested.

[Fordy62]

4 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Not doubting this fully….but I truly find it unimaginable that they would tell someone to their face that they arent their number 1 choice, and basically will you just stick around whilst we try and convince the other guy, and if we can’t we’ll come back to you. 
 

You’d just tell them where to stick the job. 

How long have you followed this club for?

[Ian M]

1 minute ago, petehinton said:

Not doubting this fully….but I truly find it unimaginable that they would tell someone to their face that they arent their number 1 choice, and basically will you just stick around whilst we try and convince the other guy, and if we can’t we’ll come back to you. 
 

You’d just tell them where to stick the job. 

If they have any kind of tact they won’t have told FL in that way. Probably something like “Thank you for your enquiry Frank, we definitely have a level of interest in you but are currently already in talks with someone that are pretty far progressed. Can you give us a day or two and we’ll give your application every consideration”

[petehinton]

Just now, Fordy62 said:

How long have you followed this club for?

Hahahah yes very fair point. 
 

Alexa, please delete previous post. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

3 minutes ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

Understand that but Mel Morris was also  the chairman and obviously allowed that sort of wage structure. There was defo high earners there before he got there.

Im sure the lansdowns after hearing the interview are wary of not blowing the wage structure. I presume he’s probably been told he’ll be allowed some wriggle room to get a side strong enough to challenge. 
Also Lampard is defo a more exciting appointment than Manning/Eustace surely? 
Way more exposure and probably can attract way more higher quality players just due to the name

Oh that is true, Nottingham Forest fans did like to call him Mad Mel well before it all went wrong!

Yes so long as we don't go OTT with it, not just for Lampard but for whoever.

I do concur on that point, but wouldn't mind us looking at Europe too.  One or two interesting Bundesliga names mentioned on here.

Of young managers I quite like the sound of Evatt at Bolton based on his strong work across 2 clubs, 3 divisions but he would lack pulling power I agree. He also likes to press high I think @Davefevs said so there is a reasonable tactical similarity.

[Finley_Smith10]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Oh that is true, Nottingham Forest fans did like to call him Mad Mel well before it all went wrong!

Yes so long as we don't go OTT with it, not just for Lampard but for whoever.

I do concur on that point, but wouldn't mind us looking at Europe too.  One or two interesting Bundesliga names mentioned on here.

Of young managers I quite like the sound of Evatt at Bolton based on his strong work across 2 clubs, 3 divisions but he would lack pulling power I agree. He also likes to press high I think @Davefevs said so there is a reasonable tactical similarity.

I guess we’ll see his tactics in due time 

[1team]

I haven't involved myself In too much of this furore that has surrounded NPs dismissal but as an older supporter I have to say that the prospect of any of the names mentioned as future managers fills me with dismay. I had the pleasure of meeting Nigel once and found him engaging and knowledgeable with regards to football and clearly our club was on a positive upward trajectory. I no longer live in the UK but have watched every game this season and as someone who played the game I can't believe what is going on. The current guardians of this wonderful football community are taking advantage of our loyalty and support. For me that is enough

[Super]

This club I'd beyond embarrassing. Amazed anyone wants to work under these jokers. 

[42nite]

57 minutes ago, Crackers Corner said:

@robinforlife2 I know you said you wouldn't post again but can you put us out of our misery and tell us what's going on?

 

Lampard's signing for us yesterday!

 

[Loco Rojo]

God i hope this isn't true.   

I really wish we could have Pearson back and just pretend the last week didn't happen!

I really do wish now that Jon and Steve would sell up and leave. I don't think they really have any understanding of the damage they've caused. 

[Northern Red]

So, still nothing from anybody reputable then?

[Sleepy1968]

11 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

How long have you followed this club for?

It's sad but true, that the more idiotic a post makes the executive management sound, the more believable it is.

[milo1111]

4 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

So, still nothing from anybody reputable then?

That’s where I’m at really. I’m not sure how this rumour has got this much traction without any journalists commenting on it.

 

[Olé]

29 minutes ago, robinforlife2 said:

Lampard contacted the club on Monday through a member of the staffing team to express his interest.

On Tuesday, Lampard was told to apply for the job, if he was interested.

Not really adding anything here but if anyone has it I will pay good money to see Jon Lansdown's application form. 

[handsofclay]

1 minute ago, milo1111 said:

That’s where I’m at really. I’m not sure how this rumour has got this much traction without any journalists commenting on it.

 

Check Google. Input Frank Lampard Bristol City and you'll see that several of the nationals are running with it. I'm guessing they still employ journalists unless it's AI.

[Cyderman]

1 minute ago, handsofclay said:

Check Google. Input Frank Lampard Bristol City and you'll see that several of the nationals are running with it. I'm guessing they still employ journalists unless it's AI.

With actual info, or just reporting the bookies’ odds?

[milo1111]

1 minute ago, handsofclay said:

Check Google. Input Frank Lampard Bristol City and you'll see that several of the nationals are running with it. I'm guessing they still employ journalists unless it's AI.

I have done but all I can see is papers saying that he is bookies favourite and discussing the betting odds. I can’t see anything where they say that they understand from sources that a deal is on the cards.

[handsofclay]

Just now, Cyderman said:

With actual info, or just reporting the bookies’ odds?

Good point but if it was nonsense they wouldn't give it credence. 

[milo1111]

1 minute ago, handsofclay said:

Good point but if it was nonsense they wouldn't give it credence. 

Just click bait though. They aren’t trying to give it credence mate. By discussing the betting odds they aren’t making any fanciful claims that could make them look daft down the line.

[!james]

3 minutes ago, handsofclay said:

Good point but if it was nonsense they wouldn't give it credence. 

Yes The Sun has a long history of not printing nonsense... 

[handsofclay]

I agree with all of you who express doubts and there's no concrete evidence but as I post earlier it's also telling that with all these rumours escalating to the point where it's making the nationals that there hasn't been a single denial yet from either party. 

Plus, it's very rare when appointing a new manager that the news of the appointment is confirmed in any way before it's officially confirmed. 

[BCFC11]

Not happening is what I’m being told.

Cant keep up ffs!

[ChubStixx]

2 minutes ago, BCFC11 said:

Not happening is what I’m being told.

Cant keep up ffs!

Have you got a reliable source?

[Harry]

32 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Derby under Lampard, made some enormous financial losses, their wage bill under Lampard was probably between £35-40m. I say probably as we don't have a definite as they never released their accounts for the year. However we can get a rough idea.

He did okay there. He did okay at Chelsea, nothing more nothing less IMO. Blooded some good youth and lost Hazard but their squad was IMO a top 4 standard.

I think the finances were already fooked. 
I really can’t see how Lampard increased the wage bill in any drastic manner. 
 

He signed Festy Ebosele, Florian Josefzoon, Jack Marriott, George Evans, Scott Malone, Duane Holmes, Martyn Waghorn. 
 

He lost from the wage bill the following : Darren Bent, Chris Baird, Emil Jacobson, Jason Shackell, Andy Weimann, Matej Vydra, Cameron Jerome, Joe Ledley. 
 

In what world are the wages of the first group more than the wages of the second group. 
 

I’ve missed off the loans. But bearing in mind Mount & Tomori were 19 and Wilson 21, they wouldn’t have exactly been on £50k a week would they. 
 

There is no way in the world that the wages increased to such an extent that it put Derby in trouble. It was already heading that way before Lampard arrived and I think it was pretty much the last throw of the dice for Morris as he knew that the finances were gonna be screwed from the next year (but because of the previous 3 year overspend, not under Lampard). 

[Bris Red]

1 minute ago, BCFC11 said:

Not happening is what I’m being told.

Cant keep up ffs!

Who’s your source fella? The man in your local boozer?..

[BCFC1512]

Latest from me…

talks went well with agent. Frank himself met with the club today! 
 

I can’t say if Frank will get the job or not (not my decision) but he has definitely had talks…

Edited November 3, 2023 by Taunton_BCFC

[NcnsBcfc]

I think ultimately, just like players that get tours around the HPC and other places, there could be a multiple reasons why Lampard might not sign in the end.

No reason not to believe that he wasn't at the HPC today.

However, if when he saw exactly what position we are in, he might have pulled out.

We'll know by the start of next week one way or another.

 

Edited November 3, 2023 by NcnsBcfc

[nebristolred]

Whatever happens, this is an all-time greatest/worst OTIB saga.