AppyDAZE Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Well, I guess I walked right into that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Well, I guess I walked right into that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedReg Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Christ he's boring to listen to 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, RedReg said: Christ he's boring to listen to Listening to him doesn’t get you 3 points 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 39 minutes ago, Henry said: I probably will eventually but the guy just doesn’t have me rushing to listen to him. You can’t really comment on it if you haven’t listened to it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Leabrook said: Summary: - Conway decided to stay which speaks volumes about him as a person Did I miss something about Tommy having a bid or two come in for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Did I miss something about Tommy having a bid or two come in for him? No. He was selected for Scotland U21 but withdrew so he could focus on training with us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 16 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: You can’t really comment on it if you haven’t listened to it No, I haven’t listened to it. Hence why I asked two questions. Ive listened to all his City stuff so far, and some of the Oxford stuff. I’ve heard enough to form an opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 He can say all the right things as much as he wants. There are only two things that will matter, performances and results. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: He can say all the right things as much as he wants. There are only two things that will matter, performances and results. That's easy, he already has a talented top six side according to JL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 27 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: He can say all the right things as much as he wants. There are only two things that will matter, performances and results. Clearly not as people are still having a melt down over the dismissal of ‘Nige’ Both the performances and results were poor yet people go on like he was one of the best managers we’ve ever had We hadn’t had back to back wins in over 30 games 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Clearly not as people are still having a melt down over the dismissal of ‘Nige’ Both the performances and results were poor yet people go on like he was one of the best managers we’ve ever had We hadn’t had back to back wins in over 30 games If standards drop below, people won't be happy. 1.4 PPG when he joined..year on year it got a bit better. Solid base inherited. 40% win ratio. Edited November 21, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I reckon he's been generated by AI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broodje Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Red Ferret said: I reckon he's been generated by AI Liam Manning FM regen confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davefevs Posted November 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2023 54 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Clearly not as people are still having a melt down over the dismissal of ‘Nige’ Both the performances and results were poor yet people go on like he was one of the best managers we’ve ever had We hadn’t had back to back wins in over 30 games His reign wasn’t all about results and performances though was it? Recent history tells us that he inherited a shit situation, and kept us competitive in the championship…something others couldn’t do…whilst gradually improving us. And he had to sell his best players…apart from he wasn’t to invest at anywhere near the levels of others. I think most “Nige fans” are hugely respectful of the job he did rather than see him as anything like the messiah that his non-fans try to claim we see him as. 42 6 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, Davefevs said: His reign wasn’t all about results and performances though was it? Recent history tells us that he inherited a shit situation, and kept us competitive in the championship…something others couldn’t do…whilst gradually improving us. And he had to sell his best players…apart from he wasn’t to invest at anywhere near the levels of others. I think most “Nige fans” are hugely respectful of the job he did rather than see him as anything like the messiah that his non-fans try to claim we see him as. He certainly had a lot of disciples. I was mainly Thomas. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said: He can say all the right things as much as he wants. There are only two things that will matter, performances and results. I would say the latter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, slartibartfast said: I would say the latter . One thing there can’t be is a downturn. I think most people would take similar results to achieved by Nige if performances improved. History has shown though we’re less patient to accept results if performance is poor (I’m thinking Holden). The QPR game was one where we expected a point minimum no matter who was in charge but the poor nature of the performance reflected badly. Summary: I think, unless results go through the roof with worse performance, we’d take performances improving primarily. If, however, results stay the same/marginally improve or worsen and performance takes a downturn, then I think that’s what causes the most potential issues Edited November 21, 2023 by Silvio Dante 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: He certainly had a lot of disciples. I was mainly Thomas. Nah.. you were much more like Judas. 7 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 8 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said: He can say all the right things as much as he wants. There are only two things that will matter, performances and results. Completely agree. Again I found him a tough listen, although the questions were very bland, apart from touching on the personal aspect very slightly. Manning speaks very quickly but manages to say very little and litters statements with almost Lee Johnson level buzz words (really don’t want to hear “principles” again!) that don’t really give any meaning. To your point though no one will care if he wins games and gets promotion. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 59 minutes ago, One Team said: Completely agree. Again I found him a tough listen, although the questions were very bland, apart from touching on the personal aspect very slightly. Manning speaks very quickly but manages to say very little and litters statements with almost Lee Johnson level buzz words (really don’t want to hear “principles” again!) that don’t really give any meaning. To your point though no one will care if he wins games and gets promotion. They were very bland - made wish that GT hadn’t retired. Talking a lot without saying anything of substance is just like LJ and his father before him……….…… That said LM is very inexperienced at Championship level but probably realises how fans will hang on every word and that realisation led to the rather dull and insipid interview on RB - he certainly wouldn’t want to create any controversy and consequently was very careful in what he said. Hopefully when he’s more comfortable in the role his communication skills will improve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 14 hours ago, Leabrook said: At some point in the not too distant past, someone was the first person to say ‘getting out on the grass’ and I hope whoever said that is proud of themselves It’ll be the same person who started referring to ‘the football club’ rather than just ‘the club’. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 May I ask what people expected him to say? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, Robbored said: Talking a lot without saying anything of substance is just like LJ and his father before him……….…… 5 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Talking a lot without saying anything of substance is just like LJ and his father before him……….… Back one day and has managed to get Gary Johnson into a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with him. The fire still burns 11 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: May I ask what people expected him to say? Something insightful rather than just platitudes, something about what's actually happening within the club. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: May I ask what people expected him to say? Manning is the new head coach on the block. So why would anyone expect him to be anything but cautious about any questions or comments. I liked his predecessor but he hardly rushed into any answers until the last few weeks of his time here. Manning will be cautious until he's been here some time. Even though the Lansdown's employed him, he will not want to upset them. And even above them his prime objective at present is to win the trust and confidence of the players. Honest opinions may be exchanged in the in the privacy of the training centre but to make damaging comments in public are not on. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Henry said: I probably will eventually but the guy just doesn’t have me rushing to listen to him. Not the most inspiring of characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 13 hours ago, The Humble Realist said: He comes across as lee johnson without all the BS to me Doesn't come across like Lee Johnson at all then! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: He certainly had a lot of disciples. I was mainly Thomas. I’m shocked, I’ll tell ye 2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: One thing there can’t be is a downturn. I think most people would take similar results to achieved by Nige if performances improved. History has shown though we’re less patient to accept results if performance is poor (I’m thinking Holden). The QPR game was one where we expected a point minimum no matter who was in charge but the poor nature of the performance reflected badly. Summary: I think, unless results go through the roof with worse performance, we’d take performances improving primarily. If, however, results stay the same/marginally improve or worsen and performance takes a downturn, then I think that’s what causes the most potential issues The essence of what I posted yesterday. A lot of emphasis from JL and Tins re the style wanted, and Manning himself said the same. So that is something to evaluate along with results. 35 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: May I ask what people expected him to say? I’m not sure either? I don’t think there was anything wrong with last night’s SOTC interview at all. He came across well imho. Those types of interview ought to be meat and drink to him. That’s not a criticism either, it is relatively easy to talk about your principles and methods when you’ve been honing them for 20 years, and he doesn’t seem fazed by “public speaking”. He was probably on auto-pilot to some extent. Let’s not forget that Nige’s style was hardly exciting at times, although the nuggets were in what he said, not how he said it. His deliberate slow delivery to avoid saying something stupid was not what most expected from a man with the ostrich incident that was more a one-off than his normal style. He will be judged on performances, but as is the way, if you win games you don’t get scrutinised for what you say and how you say it, if you lose, you do. That’s footie. Edited November 21, 2023 by Davefevs 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Super said: Not the most inspiring of characters. Are we still talking about Robbored ? 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: One thing there can’t be is a downturn. I think most people would take similar results to achieved by Nige if performances improved. History has shown though we’re less patient to accept results if performance is poor (I’m thinking Holden). The QPR game was one where we expected a point minimum no matter who was in charge but the poor nature of the performance reflected badly. Summary: I think, unless results go through the roof with worse performance, we’d take performances improving primarily. If, however, results stay the same/marginally improve or worsen and performance takes a downturn, then I think that’s what causes the most potential issues Performances can't take a downturn. They were grimly awful under Pearson. Even in victory we were awful. "Bristol City vs Coventry" is now in the dictionary for "daylight robbery". The 4-1 drubbing of Plymouth's second team was not without chances for Plymouth etc. Also, people seemed to forget that for the first two years Pearson's interviews were dour and dull. I think this was partly to do with his Covid but it was not a good listen. For the final 6 months, Pearson seemed to relax and provide good background until he went batshit crazy... 2 1 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 37 minutes ago, Pezo said: Something insightful rather than just platitudes, something about what's actually happening within the club. With respect, a bit unrealistic? Managers anywhere almost never open up about what’s happening within a club, least of all one who’s only been there two weeks. They might open up more about their own footballing ethos, beliefs, experiences given the right setting and the right questions. But that wasn’t really the case this time. But don’t expect them to tell you anything very insightful about events within the club. Manning is no exception to most in that respect. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 15 hours ago, Will Rollason said: He don't half look like John Tracy (younger readers ask yr dad... or granddad) Of all the comparisons..........Niles etc? This by far the best and closest. Thunderbirds are Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Chivs said: The 4-1 drubbing of Plymouth's second team was not without chances for Plymouth etc. Was it not a good performance though? What makes a good performance for you? And if they were in your opinion “grimly awful” it ought to be a piece of piss to improve then? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 56 minutes ago, Pezo said: Something insightful rather than just platitudes, something about what's actually happening within the club. What like, "I have joined a shitshow and I am working with a bunch of backstabbers monitoring everything I say and do"? It seems anything other than that makes him a Lansdown puppet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I miss Nigel Pearson. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Eds a very pleasant interviewer and strays into asking and answering his own questions…..I don’t think you’re going to get too much drama with that style 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, italian dave said: With respect, a bit unrealistic? Managers anywhere almost never open up about what’s happening within a club, least of all one who’s only been there two weeks. They might open up more about their own footballing ethos, beliefs, experiences given the right setting and the right questions. But that wasn’t really the case this time. But don’t expect them to tell you anything very insightful about events within the club. Manning is no exception to most in that respect. But then it's just anything anyone could tell us about any football club. I'm not interested in Manning and his philosophy until it impacts on Bristol city. Nige managed to at least imply things that were happening and what he had to change. What is Manning trying to change? Where does he see the problems at the moment with Bristol city? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: What like, "I have joined a shitshow and I am working with a bunch of backstabbers monitoring everything I say and do"? It seems anything other than that makes him a Lansdown puppet. If he thinks that's true then find a way of saying it or implying it maybe? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, CodeRed said: Back one day and has managed to get Gary Johnson into a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with him. The fire still burns So does his backside.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Pezo said: But then it's just anything anyone could tell us about any football club. I'm not interested in Manning and his philosophy until it impacts on Bristol city. Nige managed to at least imply things that were happening and what he had to change. What is Manning trying to change? Where does he see the problems at the moment with Bristol city? I won’t criticise the interviewer, because I’ve never interviewed anyone in my life in this context, but I find it a hard listen when they continually ask leading questions - much like the in house City stuff. Edited November 21, 2023 by Kibs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 23 minutes ago, Pezo said: But then it's just anything anyone could tell us about any football club. I'm not interested in Manning and his philosophy until it impacts on Bristol city. Nige managed to at least imply things that were happening and what he had to change. What is Manning trying to change? Where does he see the problems at the moment with Bristol city? Oh, agree on that first bit - but again I'd argue that's the case for most interviews with most managers. I've said on here several times that I always felt NP's famed "telling it like it is' didn't really amount to much more than telling us what we already knew! NP joined us at a time when the need for huge change was obvious to all. Our failed gamble with splashing the cash, coupled with covid, left the club in a state. That was what NP was quite explicitly brought in to sort out. We knew it. The Lansdowns knew it. It wasn't a surprise therefore when he told us how that needed to change. And, even then, he didn't (as I recall) say anything very much about why or how that was going to happen until he'd been here a fair few weeks to get measure of the situation. Manning joins us in very different circumstances. So I don't know what you really expect he's going to say. He's not inheriting a disaster - he knows that. He's two weeks in: he's just getting to know the players - all of whom you'd assume are doing their level best to impress. he's just been shown a 3.5 year contract level of trust by the owners and the Chairman. He's had no involvement in the events prior to his appointment. He's inherited (as he's acknowledged) a strong squad of players. Maybe he thinks that there aren't any fundamental problems. That would hardly be a surprise - it's what most people on here think. As I say, I just think you're being unrealistic if you think he's going to set about talking about problems and change when he's barely two weeks into the job. Most don't when they're two years into it! And, incidentally, I don't think NP did so either, even two years in, aside from the above. Last few months he said a bit more, but I think that was more about NP than anything. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 @italian dave I agree with 99% of your post, but it’s long so I’m not going to quote it. For me Pearson did make it clear once he got his contract at the end of his first season exactly what he was going to do. He said the squad was too big (it was) it lacked sufficient decent characters (it did) & that significant change would take time because he was hamstrung by the amount of players he could bring in (just 3 came from outside the club in his first summer) due to our poor financial situation, caused by the pandemic & overspending in the recent past. As for Manning, I totally agree, as you rightly said he’s been here a fortnight, he inherits a far better situation than Pearson & is a different type of communicator anyway. I’m certainly not going to criticise an interview carried out by local radio, where the questions might be a bit soft, that’s not on him. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 @italian dave and @GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Pezo said: But then it's just anything anyone could tell us about any football club. I'm not interested in Manning and his philosophy until it impacts on Bristol city. Nige managed to at least imply things that were happening and what he had to change. What is Manning trying to change? Where does he see the problems at the moment with Bristol city? Q&A coming up with the man himself. He can only answer the question he's asked, he doesn't seem the type to volunteer information, much like 90% of people in his position. FWIW, personally speaking, I think its going to take me a while to get used to him and his interview style - NP is a hard act to follow in that respect. End of the day, I couldn't give a monkeys about that as long he he gets better performances and results. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) As he is inheriting a completely different set of circumstances, comparisons between him and NP at this time are pointless and misleading? Considering this a local radio station that would love LM to continue to appear, then the beige line of questioning is to be expected. i personally thought that given the nature of the questions he was asked, he replied very well, but he is obviously gonna be diplomatic and cautious at this time? People seem to be looking at trying to find chinks in his armour that they can then use to criticise?, but he needs as much support as we can possibly give him, and time to bring about change. He mentioned Mckenna at Ipswich, and how it took him some time to introduce his ideas and tactics, which are now bearing fruit. My opinion of LM won''t be properly formed until around next March or so......when he has had time to make us see what he is trying to achieve, and IF it works? Edited November 21, 2023 by maxjak 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoTheCiderHead Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Robbored said: They were very bland - made wish that GT hadn’t retired. Talking a lot without saying anything of substance is just like LJ and his father before him……….…… That said LM is very inexperienced at Championship level but probably realises how fans will hang on every word and that realisation led to the rather dull and insipid interview on RB - he certainly wouldn’t want to create any controversy and consequently was very careful in what he said. Hopefully when he’s more comfortable in the role his communication skills will improve. Agreed. When I switched on and realised it was Ed Hadwin presenting, I nearly had to switch off. A competent commentator but a pretty dull presenter and interviewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Super said: Not the most inspiring of characters. Agreed. He’s just not very interesting to listen to, but he does have big shoes to fill in that regard. Obviously results matter more - but I do prefer it when we have a manager who I actually want to listen to. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorksRed Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 hours ago, steveybadger said: It’ll be the same person who started referring to ‘the football club’ rather than just ‘the club’. And referring to football as an “industry”. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Like any sport , if we’re winning and performing well he can talk all the bollox he wants ( in Chinese for all I care ) 2 very big games coming up ( tough ones at that ) I can see the vultures circling bit unfair I think because there both very loseable whoever was in charge, will do himself a great favour if he gets 4 points from these 2 games 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 16 hours ago, AppyDAZE said: So LM looks the spitting image of everyone with blond hair. Just waiting for someone to post a photo of The Police. Yep, he sounds looks like boring Johnson Boris Johnson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, redkev said: Like any sport , if we’re winning and performing well he can talk all the bollox he wants ( in Chinese for all I care ) 2 very big games coming up ( tough ones at that ) I can see the vultures circling bit unfair I think because there both very loseable whoever was in charge, will do himself a great favour if he gets 4 points from these 2 games 兰斯当出去! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: 兰斯当出去! How very dare you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I listened earlier. Thought it was fine but he doesn't really inspire..was it Hadwin interviewing him, it wasn't especially inspirational as far as interviews go. That aside, he gave due credit to what he inherited, empowering players is good- clearly you need a balance there between sticking to a plan and as there are two sides, sometimes you need to take it up on yourself a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderwood Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 15 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: If standards drop below, people won't be happy. 1.4 PPG when he joined..year on year it got a bit better. Solid base inherited. 40% win ratio. Win ratio was32% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted November 21, 2023 Admin Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, YorksRed said: And referring to football as an “industry”. .....and whoever thought winning "matches" was too ambiguous and decided to introduce "games of football" to the football manager's lexicon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ciderwood said: Win ratio was32% This season, if we include Fleming as a continuation of NP it was 40%. 35.71% if not. Edited November 21, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityReds Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I listened earlier. Thought it was fine but he doesn't really inspire..was it Hadwin interviewing him, it wasn't especially inspirational as far as interviews go. That aside, he gave due credit to what he inherited, empowering players is good- clearly you need a balance there between sticking to a plan and as there are two sides, sometimes you need to take it up on yourself a bit. It’s interesting when you go looking deeper into sports/coaching/leadership and be great at speaking there aren’t many who tick all the boxes. I think I’ll take the coaching, team leadership and results over the speaking providing there is more content coming from elsewhere in the club to fill that gap perhaps. Edited November 21, 2023 by CityReds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, CityReds said: It’s interesting when you go looking deeper into sports/coaching/leadership and be great at speaking there aren’t many who tick all the boxes. I think I’ll take the coaching, team leadership and results over the speaking providing there is more content coming from elsewhere in the club to fill that gap perhaps. Agree with that and on that basis, I'd get Warnock employed solely as the court jester to do the interviews and slag off the referees. After all, he's always wanted to work for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 17 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said: He can say all the right things as much as he wants. There are only two things that will matter, performances and results. And behaviours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 to be fair. he comes across pretty genuine. he's no charmer. he doesn't overly inspire. he's still very young - only 38. when i was 38, i would also have been genuine but dull, i'm still dull now. as you go on the journey of life, experience means you develop certain skills. and some don't ever develop at all. TBH, i'd rather he was a great coach, who delivers great results and progress. he doesn't need to be a great interviewee. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Listening to him describe his coaching journey I was wondering if Bristol City are still being influenced by Mark Ashton given the Coach Ashton recruited for Ipswich. Sounds like money will be spent in January both on permanent and loans. It would seem that the nest egg is going to be raided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Kibs said: I won’t criticise the interviewer, because I’ve never interviewed anyone in my life in this context, but I find it a hard listen when they continually ask leading questions - much like the in house City stuff. It seemed a very safe interview to the point I'm sure the club approved a list of questions to be asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Pezo said: But then it's just anything anyone could tell us about any football club. I'm not interested in Manning and his philosophy until it impacts on Bristol city. Nige managed to at least imply things that were happening and what he had to change. What is Manning trying to change? Where does he see the problems at the moment with Bristol city? This is Niges 1st interview He was quite open and Frank about the situation and what needed to be done. With Manning, having listened to various interviews all I know is that he intends to teach the team his principles, what those principles are tho he hasn't really gone into too much detail. He says a lot, without saying much of any interest. Very politician like. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gornagain Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Bazooka Joe said: 兰斯当出去! Can I be the first to complain that Google Translate puts an "e" on the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I didn’t see/hear anything wrong with last nights interview on SOTC. The fact that the questions were hardly challenging, isn’t his fault…..I think that the Fans Forum will be more of a challenge next Monday. As others have said, he will be judged on performances and vitally, results - that’s what we all want, right? Whether we agree with NP dismissal (I didn’t), we have to give Liam a proper chance - we’ve got some tough games coming up and both he, and more importantly, the players now need our full backing. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 hours ago, TedsHeadIs Red said: And behaviours And principles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Bazooka Joe said: 兰斯当出去! 7 minutes ago, One Team said: And principles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Davefevs said: Was it not a good performance though? What makes a good performance for you? I didn't think we played very well. A good performance for me includes: restricting the opposition to 1 or 2 half chances making more than 3 passes on a regularly basis, and none of those passes being James tapping it back to Vyner for those passes to be along the ground, no longer than 20 yards, and look as if the player passing, and the player receiving the ball, know each other a midfielder, any midfielder, just one midfielder, to actually get past the forwards and become an attacking threat. Or a bit of pace in the team Or one player to make a back heel "just because" Just the basics of football really. Something sadly lacking under Pearson. Quote And if they were in your opinion “grimly awful” it ought to be a piece of piss to improve then? Yes. It will be. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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