Pezo Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, WorldWideRed said: Blimey, you alright mate. We have a league one manager coming to the club. Our reference for that manager is his performance in league one. Great insight in identifying league one as not being the championship. Maybe crack open a thatchers tonight to cool off x If we want to be good in league 1 we can hire good league 1 managers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Pezo said: If we want to be good in league 1 we can hire good league 1 managers. Absolutely! You managed to get the point that I was getting at. It seems some just don't get it. It's been a long day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: Oh no ! Not the dreaded Johnson Twins ! Almost like a joke: what’s worse than Lee Johnson? Two Lee Johnsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sandhurst Red said: What really happened or the real reasons perhaps we'll never know, but from JL's interview, it as least the party line... For now. The relationship between Nigel and the owners (AND senior management) have been strained for quite a while (hence absence of a new contract). As we know, Nigel is a forthright character, who called it as it is (rightly most of the time), but he didn’t always toe the line. As an employer, it’s great to get ‘constructive’ criticism from employees, especially those with Nigel’s experience. But there’s a point where criticism ceases to be constructive and becomes divisive. Nigel often crossed that line in THEIR view, hence the breakdown in relations. How do I know this… I have contacts, but here’s some recent points that caused ‘friction’. 1. Scott money. Nigel was instrumental in the development of the summer strategy (recruit early, knowing Scott was going). So he knew the budget and knew he wouldn’t get more once the sell went through. He went along with this for a while, but then gave interviews that were PERCEIVED to undermine the owners (who stuck to the strategy). 2. Loan physio. Yes, that was (on the face of it) a random appointment, but Nigel’s recital of the situation didn’t go down well, again giving the perception that the owners didn’t know what they were doing. He may well of been right, of course, but the public airing and presentation of the same weren’t well received. 3. Contract situation. Nigel gave the impression that no one had contacted him about a contract. The feeling was that Nigel knew the full situation, but was selective in what he chose to publicly disclose, again painting management in a poor light. I’m old enough to know that listening to one side of a story can be misleading. I don’t know what really went on, but I know enough to say that Nigel wasn’t dismissed for football reasons alone - that would be crazy, hence my original comment. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 If it is Manning, its difficult to see him being appointed this side of Wednesday. It's quite tinpot that we could potentially be waiting for a EFL trophy game to be out of the way before bringing the guy in. We have our own prep to do for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: You can tell that's a fake image. The bus is on time. 1 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Almost like a joke: what’s worse than Lee Johnson? Two Lee Johnsons. Which is why I was happy when they sang "There's only one Lee Johnson" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 30 minutes ago, cityred2000 said: Or if we're going completely unrealistic - Graham Potter If Jon Lansdown pulled that off then I'd personally fund a statue of Jon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhurst Red Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Scrumpty said: The relationship between Nigel and the owners (AND senior management) have been strained for quite a while (hence absence of a new contract). As we know, Nigel is a forthright character, who called it as it is (rightly most of the time), but he didn’t always toe the line. As an employer, it’s great to get ‘constructive’ criticism from employees, especially those with Nigel’s experience. But there’s a point where criticism ceases to be constructive and becomes divisive. Nigel often crossed that line in THEIR view, hence the breakdown in relations. How do I know this… I have contacts, but here’s some recent points that caused ‘friction’. 1. Scott money. Nigel was instrumental in the development of the summer strategy (recruit early, knowing Scott was going). So he knew the budget and knew he wouldn’t get more once the sell went through. He went along with this for a while, but then gave interviews that were PERCEIVED to undermine the owners (who stuck to the strategy). 2. Loan physio. Yes, that was (on the face of it) a random appointment, but Nigel’s recital of the situation didn’t go down well, again giving the perception that the owners didn’t know what they were doing. He may well of been right, of course, but the public airing and presentation of the same weren’t well received. 3. Contract situation. Nigel gave the impression that no one had contacted him about a contract. The feeling was that Nigel knew the full situation, but was selective in what he chose to publicly disclose, again painting management in a poor light. I’m old enough to know that listening to one side of a story can be misleading. I don’t know what really went on, but I know enough to say that Nigel wasn’t dismissed for football reasons alone - that would be crazy, hence my original comment. Spot on. Very well written and accurate post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: If it is Manning, its difficult to see him being appointed this side of Wednesday. It's quite tinpot that we could potentially be waiting for a EFL trophy game to be out of the way before bringing the guy in. We have our own prep to do for the weekend. Perhaps, just perhaps, it ain't him ! Edited November 6, 2023 by slartibartfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: You can tell that's a fake image. The bus is on time. Just park the bus lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Pezo said: If we want to be good in league 1 we can hire good league 1 managers. I wonder what Birmingham fans thought when they brought in Rowett He hadn't managed above league 2 at that point so clearly didn't deserve a chance at managing in the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWideRed Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, supercidered said: Perhaps you should have read what I was replying to. Anyway, thanks for your deep insight with your 3 post so far. Replying to Liam Manning beating the teams around him (in league 1). Have all your thousands of posts been angry or do some of them involve positive engagements with your peers and fellow reds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWideRed Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, Pezo said: If we want to be good in league 1 we can hire good league 1 managers. Who are you hiring then out of interest? No premier league managers that can beat premier League teams would come to us. The championship quality managers that have, with mixed success, beaten championship teams are quite uninspiring. At least here we are getting a forward thinking, yes untested, but attacking manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 28 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I can imagine the official social media channels now: he’s coming home, he’s coming home, he’s coming… I'm staying at home I'm staying at home I'll give up Ska is staying home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Slack said: So if Curtis has gone, hypothetically Manning says no Who's managing Saturday? ... ANDY KING He won’t be here long. Clearly jealousy of one failed mid to one who won the PL Edited November 6, 2023 by Shauntaylor85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnheadbcfc Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, WorldWideRed said: Who are you hiring then out of interest? No premier league managers that can beat premier League teams would come to us. The championship quality managers that have, with mixed success, beaten championship teams are quite uninspiring. At least here we are getting a forward thinking, yes untested, but attacking manager. Don't play into it you will hear the dreaded... we already had a manager in nigel pearson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, WorldWideRed said: Replying to Liam Manning beating the teams around him (in league 1). Have all your thousands of posts been angry or do some of them involve positive engagements with your peers and fellow reds? So it is still irrelevant isn't it? It can't be that hard for you to grasp? As far as my posts over the years are concerned, you can check them out for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: If Jon Lansdown pulled that off then I'd personally fund a statue of Jon A giant cock? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I can imagine the official social media channels now: he’s coming home, he’s coming home, he’s coming… Can I just say, if he did come back, before everyone bins their season ticket, can I have it please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 It’s going to be Manning surely. We just need to like it and lump it. If he doesn’t start well good luck to the board. It’s going to be very intense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWideRed Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, supercidered said: So it is still irrelevant isn't it? It can't be that hard for you to grasp? As far as my posts over the years are concerned, you can check them out for yourself. Not trying to get into an online argument, that's why these threads end up 100s of pages. I get what you're saying but all we have to judge him by is his performance in L1 which have been impressive. There is cause for optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: A giant cock? Great minds think alike He could colour it in give him a sense of pride.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Shauntaylor85 said: It’s going to be Manning surely. We just need to like it and lump it. If he doesn’t start well good luck to the board. It’s going to be very intense. Your not still crying about Manning are you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred2000 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 The SkyBet BCFC Manager market has been taken down completely now if that means anything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 18 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: If it is Manning, its difficult to see him being appointed this side of Wednesday. It's quite tinpot that we could potentially be waiting for a EFL trophy game to be out of the way before bringing the guy in. We have our own prep to do for the weekend. If he was planning to come here, Oxford and City wouldn't want him managing the cup game for Oxford, as it would be sour for Oxford knowing the man leading the team is leaving, and I would imagine, if he comes here, City would not want him to manage them for that game. If he comes, it will be before the cup game for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Sound of the City might be worth a listen tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) What did the Lansdown see in the way Nigel teams beat Liams team a few months ago 4-1 and 5-1. That makes the believe he is the man to take us to the play offs. It beggers belief. I saw another comment that they spoke to FL but he could not understand what job they were asking him to do. That times like this i try and keep away from social medium, but i can not. Edited November 6, 2023 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollsRoyce Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, Sandhurst Red said: Spot on. Very well written and accurate post. Why is it accurate? Accurate to support your opinion maybe. But accurate? It is as one-sided as you want to make it, much like some of the other stuff. But as you will then know, if the real truth came out, then the story would be quite different. You do seem to have come alive Sandhurst Red. Got your tank out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, Scrumpty said: The relationship between Nigel and the owners (AND senior management) have been strained for quite a while (hence absence of a new contract). As we know, Nigel is a forthright character, who called it as it is (rightly most of the time), but he didn’t always toe the line. As an employer, it’s great to get ‘constructive’ criticism from employees, especially those with Nigel’s experience. But there’s a point where criticism ceases to be constructive and becomes divisive. Nigel often crossed that line in THEIR view, hence the breakdown in relations. How do I know this… I have contacts, but here’s some recent points that caused ‘friction’. 1. Scott money. Nigel was instrumental in the development of the summer strategy (recruit early, knowing Scott was going). So he knew the budget and knew he wouldn’t get more once the sell went through. He went along with this for a while, but then gave interviews that were PERCEIVED to undermine the owners (who stuck to the strategy). 2. Loan physio. Yes, that was (on the face of it) a random appointment, but Nigel’s recital of the situation didn’t go down well, again giving the perception that the owners didn’t know what they were doing. He may well of been right, of course, but the public airing and presentation of the same weren’t well received. 3. Contract situation. Nigel gave the impression that no one had contacted him about a contract. The feeling was that Nigel knew the full situation, but was selective in what he chose to publicly disclose, again painting management in a poor light. I’m old enough to know that listening to one side of a story can be misleading. I don’t know what really went on, but I know enough to say that Nigel wasn’t dismissed for football reasons alone - that would be crazy, hence my original comment. I'm old enough to know if your only told one side of the story that's all you have to go on Lansdown's out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 28 minutes ago, Pezo said: If we want to be good in league 1 we can hire good league 1 managers. You know who had a good league one manager who had never managed in the Championship? Ipswich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnheadbcfc Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Roadrunner said: What did the Lansdown see in the way Nigel teams beat Liams team a few months ago 4-1 and 5-1. That makes the believe he is the man to take us to the play offs. It beggers belief. I saw another comment that they spoke to FL but he could not understand what job they were asking him to do. That times like this i ntry and keep away from social medium, but i can not. Said it on a previous page that Score line massively flattered us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 41 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Now bizarrely that would be interesting. Drink Sam? - Chardonnay, please chap. Large? - Pint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I have been busy all day so late to this thread. If it is Manning, he certainly didn’t get off to a good start with me when he said on Saturday that he has 'not heard anything' from Bristol City,’ starting with a lie doesn’t bode well. However, if he gets us promoted / competing at the top of the table as he’s required to, I might just forgive him. I know little first-hand about him so my brief desktop research unearthed this…. Style of play Manning favours a high possession, high pressing style of football. He has a reputation for developing young players, having spent much of his early coaching career working with the academy sides of West Ham United, Ipswich Town and New York City FC. Manning is credited as having contributed to the development of England international Declan Rice. Early coaching career Manning worked as an academy coach at Ipswich Town before joining Premier League side West Ham United in 2015 as head coach of the club's U23s. In 2019 he left to join City Football Group, initially as Director of Coaching with Major League Soccer side New York City FC before later progressing to the role of Academy Director. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/west-ham-news-declan-rice-liam-manning-leaves-nycfc-a8914651.html On 13 August 2021, Manning joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons. On 8 October 2021, after just eleven league games in charge, Manning was named EFL League One Manager of the Month for September 2021, a month in which he led the club to an unbeaten run of five league games achieving eleven points. He repeated the achievement just four months later, being named League One Manager of the Month for January 2022 after a similarly successful period. At the end of his first season, Manning had led the club to a third-place finish with 89 points and play-off qualification, having missed out on automatic promotion by a single point. The club however later failed to gain promotion via the play-offs, losing out to Wycome Wanderers over two semi-final legs. Following an awful start to the season that found his side in the relegation zone, Manning was sacked on 11 December 2022 having accumulated just fifteen points from twenty matches, six points from safety and only off the bottom on goal difference. On 11 March 2023, Manning was appointed Head Coach of League One side Oxford United. An impressive start to the season saw him lead his new club to four wins from five matches, he was named League One Manager of the Month. At both MK Dons and Oxford United he had a 48% win percentage. Playing history As a player Manning played for the academy of his local side Norwich City before joining Ipswich Town in 2002, where he spent a year as a professional before being released in 2005. Following his release from Ipswich, Manning dropped into non-league, playing for Bishop's Stortford, Long Melford and Leiston, before enjoying a brief spell playing in Iceland for Selfoss. Upon his return from Iceland, Manning re-signed for Leiston, playing for the club between 2006 and 2008. Manning later returned to Woodbridge, followed by spells with Wroxham, Melton St Audrey and Ipswich Wanderers, before retiring from football to concentrate on coaching. Here’s a bit more about him as a coach. https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/liam-manning-mk-dons-how-beat-medium-block/ According to this ‘he’s always learning’ aren’t we all? https://archive.ph/OaKFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, cityred2000 said: The SkyBet BCFC Manager market has been taken down completely now if that means anything Ooh yes interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, One Team said: Sound of the City might be worth a listen tonight. Until Tony Wilkins rings in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, robinforlife2 said: Until Tony Wilkins rings in. He's not on tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy-d Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, cityred2000 said: The SkyBet BCFC Manager market has been taken down completely now if that means anything Was going to say the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Nixon’s put out a tweet. Could mean absolutely anything but worth a mention. Have to search it as haven’t a clue how to put it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, the1stknowle said: You know who had a good league one manager who had never managed in the Championship? Ipswich. Are they With the advantage of coming up with the side they built. And for every example there is the equivalent Barnsley that had Lee Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 32 minutes ago, WorldWideRed said: Replying to Liam Manning beating the teams around him (in league 1). Have all your thousands of posts been angry or do some of them involve positive engagements with your peers and fellow reds? You ask this after 6 yes SIX posts? I'm sure it'll all be worth it come pay day.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jose said: Nixon’s put out a tweet. Could mean absolutely anything but worth a mention. Have to search it as haven’t a clue how to put it on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Galley is our king said: You ask this after 6 yes SIX posts? I'm sure it'll all be worth it come pay day.... is there a minimum number required to post then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 34 minutes ago, transfer reader said: I wonder what Birmingham fans thought when they brought in Rowett He hadn't managed above league 2 at that point so clearly didn't deserve a chance at managing in the Championship. Probably that they had had enough of Lee Clarke and they wanted someone with experience of getting promoted from this division? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 39 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: If Jon Lansdown pulled that off then I'd personally fund a statue of Jon Can't we have one anyway & chuck it in the docks 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastored Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I’ve just checked out one of the Oxford United forums, Yellow Forum, and they seem resigned to losing Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Pezo said: Probably that they had had enough of Lee Clarke and they wanted someone with experience of getting promoted from this division? So something Rowett didn't have then. And yet he did a very good job with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Oxford have just tweeted this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: Further down in the comments people ask him to clarify and he replies to someone saying "meaning?" - by saying 'losing their manager' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 35 minutes ago, WorldWideRed said: Who are you hiring then out of interest? No premier league managers that can beat premier League teams would come to us. The championship quality managers that have, with mixed success, beaten championship teams are quite uninspiring. At least here we are getting a forward thinking, yes untested, but attacking manager. I wouldn't have sacked Pearson, I hear he is out of the job, ticks all the boxes for me so would hire him! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Big C said: is there a minimum number required to post then? Obviously not but since Nige was sacked a lot of new members are posting, some of which are stupid enough to put their names which can be linked to Bristol Sport and some actually use a BS email address. So sorry but any new member that blindly follows the BS line gets short shift from me. Very Kremlin like.... 4 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhurst Red Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, RollsRoyce said: Why is it accurate? Accurate to support your opinion maybe. But accurate? It is as one-sided as you want to make it, much like some of the other stuff. But as you will then know, if the real truth came out, then the story would be quite different. You do seem to have come alive Sandhurst Red. Got your tank out. I'm just going off what I've been told, not meaning to stir or cause issues. As ever, two sides to every story but relationships were strained for time behind the scenes, that there is no denying or conjecture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Pezo said: Are they With the advantage of coming up with the side they built. And for every example there is the equivalent Barnsley that had Lee Johnson. What is the paradigm appointment time that doesn’t have the similar hit/miss rate you describe? Internal appointment? Foreign manager? Experienced hand? Someone that has won something? Every appointment type you can point to will have hits a misses. My argument is that just saying good league one managers is what good league one teams have is facile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, One Team said: Sound of the City might be worth a listen tonight. Opening 30 mins were good. Ellie Jones and Mike Jones giving a good balanced view imho. 12 minutes ago, Kibs said: Oxford have just tweeted this: But Chris Hogg took the media rounds earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Just now, Davefevs said: Opening 30 mins were good. Ellie Jones and Mike Jones giving a good balanced view imho. But Chris Hogg took the media rounds earlier today. Chris Hogg was said to be doing the DUB thing last week for the game and he has done most of the Check A Trade Trophy ones according to the Oxford Fans Forum, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Opening 30 mins were good. Ellie Jones and Mike Jones giving a good balanced view imho. But Chris Hogg took the media rounds earlier today. You on tonight Fevs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Opening 30 mins were good. Ellie Jones and Mike Jones giving a good balanced view imho. But Chris Hogg took the media rounds earlier today. Who was extremely deflective about everything, wouldn’t really answer any questions about the rumours, openly said he felt awkward, and also said he couldn’t imagine working with anyone else other than Manning. If I was an Oxford fan, I’d feel extremely resigned to the official news of it very soon after hearing that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, transfer reader said: So something Rowett didn't have then. And yet he did a very good job with them. But obviously didn't get them promoted, so no evidence that he knows how to get out of this division in the correct direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Atticus said: Uninspired. I just can't get to grasps the reasoning to sack Pearson to employ a head coach from Oxford. So. Judging this season and the appointment fully on the Lansdowns and Tinnion. Top 6 it is. Team is good enough. Now we supposedly have a "coach" that will do what the experienced manager couldn't. The football was dire, the goals for column is a clue. if we consider football has to be entertaining then he was a fail, scrapping 1-0 wins is OK but not exactly something I can see us turning around under Pearson. What does concern me is is the future of Curtis Fleming in all this, he has it seems the low down on the players and for me I want him to stay, love the guy he is very media savvy unlike Nigel which for me was a hard watch when he was fronting. The media role is important and should not be dismissed as a chore which it was obviously for Nigel. Hopefully there will be a lot of humble pie consuming on here come May. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Manning has done an interview today in his Oxford clobber talking about the game tomorrow against Chelseas u21s seems odd if he's about to be appointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 After reading this from a supporter of the massive Oxford (?), I hope we get him and they crash and burn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Pezo said: But obviously didn't get them promoted, so no evidence that he knows how to get out of this division in the correct direction. Promotion wasn't even in their minds when they appointed Rowett. They were more focused on not being relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: All the bullshit bingo he speaks. He doesn’t though. They just spoke to a bbc Oxford reporter on sound of the city that said . He does his talking on the pitch & doesn’t really like doing interviews but is a straight talker. im as pissed off as anyone about nige getting sacked but we got to move on & judge this bloke on his merits . Give him time to implement his style. As for loads saying they’re underwhelmed , we’ll I understand but who were people expecting ? Talk of lampard was bollocks . It would of been a media circus every week & let's be honest, he’s done bugger all . No more than manning has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said: After reading this from a supporter of the massive Oxford (?), I hope we get him and they crash and burn.... It's quite hard to disagree with much of that 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: After reading this from a supporter of the massive Oxford (?), I hope we get him and they crash and burn.... He’s right though 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, the1stknowle said: What is the paradigm appointment time that doesn’t have the similar hit/miss rate you describe? Internal appointment? Foreign manager? Experienced hand? Someone that has won something? Every appointment type you can point to will have hits a misses. My argument is that just saying good league one managers is what good league one teams have is facile. Fair enough. I'm looking for someone who knows how to get promoted out of this league, you sound like you are happy with someone who has a history of being competitive in league 1. Everyone will be hit and miss, I agree, I would just prefer someone who has had a hit at the thing we are stating as a minimum requirement (getting promoted). 4 minutes ago, transfer reader said: Promotion wasn't even in their minds when they appointed Rowett. They were more focused on not being relegated. So not our stated goals then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: He doesn’t though. They just spoke to a bbc Oxford reporter on sound of the city that said . He does his talking on the pitch & doesn’t really like doing interviews but is a straight talker. im as pissed off as anyone about nige getting sacked but we got to move on & judge this bloke on his merits . Give him time to implement his style. As for loads saying they’re underwhelmed , we’ll I understand but who were people expecting ? Talk of lampard was bollocks . It would of been a media circus every week & let's be honest, he’s done bugger all . No more than manning has. And what are his merits? He's achieved the square root of **** all in the game. This guy doesn't get 2 years to implement his style. He has to hit thr ground running or the place will be toxic. He has to very quickly show why he is the right man for us. 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, cotswoldred2 said: Hopefully there will be a lot of humble pie consuming on here come May. As we'll be promoted (based on the Lansdowns' stated rationale for getting rid of Pearson), genuine City fans will be delighted to eat humble pie if the Lansdowns are proved to be right. I'll have double helpings, thanks. But, will the Lansdowns (and their followers) do the same if/when this change of manager goes pear-shaped? I don't think so. Edited November 6, 2023 by Bazooka Joe 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ecko Posted November 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2023 Just now, Cristored said: An excellent appointment, I think the club have gone early to get their man as he was going to be linked with some big clubs, well done. Excellent summary from a Bristol Sport employee. 18 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Just now, Cristored said: An excellent appointment, I think the club have gone early to get their man as he was going to be linked with some big clubs, well done. Gone early? Big clubs? Please explain.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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