Vo Rogue Posted 25 August 2008 Posted 25 August 2008 I've not seen any signs of Pearson driving our best players out - in some ways I think we've kept one or two because of Howard.In fact, as far as our main squad is concerned it is hard to see one player who doesn't justify his place nor has he left anyone out of contention (like Gradel, King and finally Sheehan last season) who should have been involved. Wesolowski, Kishishev and DJ probably have most cause for complaint but they're all in the squad and I don't get the feeling Pearson doesn't rate them, more that it's hard for them to get in. There's no contesting the truth of your conclusion - in the end most managers falter - but walk around the training ground and I don't think anyone would disagree with the view that the whole atmosphere of the place has changed quite dramatically for the better. You might think it hafd to judge whether the new mood will be justified. But there's two big reasons I believe it. Firstly I've said t it will be very hard for any team to stop us scoring. From what I've already seen of opposition defences there's no way they'll keep out the likes of Gradel, Howard, Fryatt, Porter, Dyer, King and Adams very often. Just as important our closing down is so fast and so unremitting it is equally hard to see opponents getting time and space to score very often. We haven't just won three games and drawn one. The opposition have hardly created a chance on their own. And I see no reason why any of that should change drmatically. Got the feeling some fairly good players might be transferring out this week.
Thracian Posted 25 August 2008 Posted 25 August 2008 After seeing Valerenga mention your mark of 2 for Pearson after the MK Dons game I couldn't resist digging out the offending post. I think what I've said there has been justified in one or two ways, and by at least one comment, in the short time since but just as Fryatt, King, Oakley, Howard etc have all gone forward since Pearson's arrival, so might Pearson himself. I'd be very surprised if he's not critical of his own performnces. And there's certainly no doubt that he's well involved in urging his players on and passing instructions so that's a tangible plus already. Only a day or so ago I mentioned that Pearson will need to have faith in his playes when the going gets tough and not clam the team up. In that way we perhaps did best against Stockport away. But I would have been interested in Pearson's reaction had we scored that day. I think there's a definite tendency for us to fall back behind the halfway line when we get ahead and, if we do, we risk conceding the initiative when we don't need to. Pearson can become an excellent, perhaps even outstanding manager. But he won't unless he keeps pressing forward whenever possible. That's not to say he should be kamikaze for one minute. It's to say we have the players to close the opposition down quickly and to do so well up the field without inviting pressure.
Daggers Posted 25 August 2008 Author Posted 25 August 2008 it will be very hard for any team to stop us scoring. From what I've already seen of opposition defences there's no way they'll keep out the likes of Gradel, Howard, Fryatt, Porter, Dyer, King and Adams very often.Just as important our closing down is so fast and so unremitting it is equally hard to see opponents getting time and space to score very often. We haven't just won three games and drawn one. The opposition have hardly created a chance on their own. I think, on this exceptionally positive note, that we can now close the forum - there is nothing further to add. Time for beers
sdb Posted 25 August 2008 Posted 25 August 2008 so far so good. things are looking bright and i'm pleasantly suprised but i won't go any further than that. we've had enough false dawns over the last few years to know that.
Thracian Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Got the feeling some fairly good players might be transferring out this week. If they do I've got a feeling they might miss the trip of a lifetime.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 What seems an age ago we were all squabbling over who ought not to be the manager, then a lot of us got bored. Eventually we were given a new bloke, a serious bloke - worse, a bloke who didn't seem to wave his shoes in the air. Hellfire and damnation! Thread link For a shedload of people he wasn't John Gregory and that was good enough - while others seem to be concerned with his total lack of Premiership and European Cup success. We've seen his summer signings, we've seen his pre-season knockabout and now we've sat/stood/stood then been told to sit through enough matches to have an idea of how he is playing the game. I watched his post-match interview on World this morning and I have to say that he is a man who inspires confidence, an intelligent manager who appreciates a good game but understands and is working towards the primary goal of promotion. I think I am almost at the point of saying that if he continues as he has started I could bloody love no-nonsense Nigel Pearson...and yet I'm hardly hearing a thing said about him in pubs, at the games or on here. Mad Martin was having his name chanted from the off last season, being feted as our big new hope - while Holloway basked in Godlike status at matches, being the focal point of the few songs sung through the tail-end of the season. Pearson has brought with him a mindset, a credible managerial style and inspired a work ethic in the squad that we haven't seen since I came back from South America. He believes in attacking football and castigated the team for holding back after going ahead yesterday - all good stuff. All of it delivered with quiet confidence and humility; no jokes, no nonsense. Tranmere, one round of "Nigel, give us a wave" and then one "Nigel Pearson's Blue & White Army!" and that was it. I think he's done more than enough so far to deserve better. Good on ya' Nigel! Good Post there daggers, only thing i would say is that we don't need to be chanting the blokes. Mainly bcause i don't see the point
ozleicester Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 "where is the love"? It would seem to be blossoming between Daggers and Thracian...and its a pleasure to watch and...much like our current success...long may it continue
Raj Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Pearson is just the type of manager City needed. He's not a media whore. He doesnt like the sound of his own voice, He's here to do a job without too much emphasis on HIM. After the Allens and Ollies,Pearson is a rock who will bring abit of success to this shite club of ours. Good Luck to him!
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Pearson is just the type of manager City needed.He's not a media whore. He doesnt like the sound of his own voice, He's here to do a job without too much emphasis on HIM. After the Allens and Ollies,Pearson is a rock who will bring abit of success to this shite club of ours. Good Luck to him! ...........I'm in shock one of Raj's posts made complete sense
Raj Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 ...........I'm in shock one of Raj's posts made complete sense <_< BITCH!
Corky Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Pearson is just the type of manager City needed.He's not a media whore. He doesnt like the sound of his own voice, He's here to do a job without too much emphasis on HIM. After the Allens and Ollies,Pearson is a rock who will bring abit of success to this shite club of ours. Good Luck to him! He does persist with Steve Howard though Raj. I pictured your reaction when big Stevie knocked that goal in
Raj Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 He does persist with Steve Howard though Raj. I pictured your reaction when big Stevie knocked that goal in I went to get a coffee and let the rest of his admirers chant his name. Steve Howard indeed..... <_<
Dr The Singh Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Pearson is just the type of manager City needed.He's not a media whore. He doesnt like the sound of his own voice, He's here to do a job without too much emphasis on HIM. After the Allens and Ollies,Pearson is a rock who will bring abit of success to this shite club of ours. Good Luck to him! Too salaya bhaap bunan wala yaa, hun tenu akall aagi!!!
Daggers Posted 26 August 2008 Author Posted 26 August 2008 Too salaya bhaap bunan wala yaa, hun tenu akall aagi!!! Hey! There's no call for that kind of thing. Raj may be a twat but there are acceptable limits. Anyway, I don't think he could do it - I think it is anatomically impossible.
Corky Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 I went to get a coffee and let the rest of his admirers chant his name.Steve Howard indeed..... <_< True strikers instinct. A superb goal. You must praise him for his positioning "Super, super Steve...."
Dr The Singh Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Hey! There's no call for that kind of thing. Raj may be a twat but there are acceptable limits.Anyway, I don't think he could do it - I think it is anatomically impossible. Sorry Dagger paaji, but he's got accept that being a kuthey di poooch is not an acceptable way to behave!!
Raj Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Too salaya bhaap bunan wala yaa, hun tenu akall aagi!!! Hey! There's no call for that kind of thing. Raj may be a twat but there are acceptable limits.Anyway, I don't think he could do it - I think it is anatomically impossible. If Stevie H scores 20 odd goals thi season i'll try it!!!! True strikers instinct. A superb goal. You must praise him for his positioning "Super, super Steve...." Yes it was an awesome strike. Did it come of his fat arse?
Corky Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Yes it was an awesome strike.Did it come of his fat arse? You must admire his looks of astonishment after completely mis-timing a tackle and giving away a free-kick No, it was a superb five-yard finish into the top corner
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Raj in your sig is Super Steve wearing the captains arm band
Corky Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Raj in your sig is Super Steve wearing the captains arm band Yep, he was skipper against Stockport in the Carling Cup
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Yep, he was skipper against Stockport in the Carling Cup What a leader
Raj Posted 26 August 2008 Posted 26 August 2008 Raj in your sig is Super Steve wearing the captains arm band No he wasnt Captain. The C stands for Crap cvnt!
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