Guest Col city fan Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 If, as some (but by no means all), are predicting..we have a poor start to the season, how long will people give it before they start to get really pissed-off? I don't ask this flippantly and who knows, we could have a strong start. But personally, I think we could well start slowly and then get better over the course of the season. Almost like an opposite to last season. But will people give it time? Especially if Nige tries the 5-3-2 and it doesn't prove fruitful immediately. I know its hypothetical, but I'm genuinely interested in whether posters on here are 'in for the long haul' or whether many will be ventilating straightaway if we don't start strongly. Opinions please...
Brainy Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Thing is with a bad season we could still be in with a shout of the play offs if we put together a win streak of 3/4 games towards the end of the season. We'd probably already be 2/3 managers down at that point though if that were to be the case
MrSpaM Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 If we lose the first game this place is going to go into meltdown
fleckneymike Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 As long as the football is entertaining (irrespective of league position) he can take as long as he likes. If it's crap football (irrespective of league position) he can do one.
Guest MattP Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 I'm for the long haul, only way I'd change is if we were in the bottom 3 around xmas.
Happy Fox Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 The Thais are sticking with NP for this season his contract expires at the end of the season and I guess even if we go up or stay in this division a new man will be in charge.
Matt Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 I reckon most will be gone by 3.05pm Saturday (Approx).
Fox92 Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 I'll always give managers/the season about 5 - 7 games before I judge. I haven't seen us in pre season, and I'm very excited to be going Boro on Saturday.
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Keep an open mind but I'm worried it will not work out at present with regard to NP
Salieri Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 I fully expect a 'Pearson Out' thread by 3.45pm Sat afternoon.
Salieri Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Happy Fox is the king of sweeping statements that have little or no substance.
Happy Fox Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Happy Fox is the king of sweeping statements that have little or no substance. Really do one c**t! There is nothing wrong with my statement, I cannot see NP staying after this season even if he delivers promotion because the Thais would want a better caliber of manager.
Swiss_tony Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 The Thais are sticking with NP for this season his contract expires at the end of the season and I guess even if we go up or stay in this division a new man will be in charge. if his contract is up at the end of the season it doesn't matter if we get rid of him now or then does it? we only have to pay up 1 year of his contract one way or another. if he was on a 5 year contract it would be different. i think they'll see how he does, and keep him or not before january transfer window, assuming we have money for transfers. if not he could go at any time if the season is slipping away. if we do well, he'll stay obviously. what the thais consider 'well' is anyones guess after last season.
Albert Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 If we don't get off to a good start and aren't up there after the first 10 games Nigel will be gone....I have no doubt about that...I know how close it was to him going after Barnsley away. I can see your point in regards to new systems being given time etc but its not as if he's signed 10 new players and the team needs time to gel....It's now or never really. I've always fought Pearsons corner in the past as I can see the long term plan but for the first time I'm starting to have doubts. I feel with the introduction of Robinson as director of football, Richards influence with the owners and the friction that's caused between everyone....a bad start will be the final nail in the coffin
Harry - LCFC Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Depends if we show any promise. If we're putting in reasonable performances I'd be quite happy to give it plenty of time but if we look like as bad as were late last season I may give up hope fairly soonish. If it's truly awful maybe as few as ten games, don't expect that at all though. I imagine I'll be defending Nigel for the whole season, expect us to compete in the top third mostly. As long as the football is entertaining (irrespective of league position) he can take as long as he likes. If it's crap football (irrespective of league position) he can do one. So after 15 games, we're 2nd but it's getting hoofed every time Morgan puts his foot on the ball. Pearson out?
whoareyaaa Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 I'm for the long haul, only way I'd change is if we were in the bottom 3 around xmas.
teblin Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 if his contract is up at the end of the season it doesn't matter if we get rid of him now or then does it? we only have to pay up 1 year of his contract one way or another. if he was on a 5 year contract it would be different. i think they'll see how he does, and keep him or not before january transfer window, assuming we have money for transfers. if not he could go at any time if the season is slipping away. if we do well, he'll stay obviously. what the thais consider 'well' is anyones guess after last season. Of course it matters as you'll have to pay another manager too.
shade Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 the only combination that would piss me off is crap results & crap performances. I can handle crap results & good performances or good results & crap performances. who wouldn't love good results & good performances like the first half of last season.
fleckneymike Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Depends if we show any promise. If we're putting in reasonable performances I'd be quite happy to give it plenty of time but if we look like as bad as were late last season I may give up hope fairly soonish. If it's truly awful maybe as few as ten games, don't expect that at all though. I imagine I'll be defending Nigel for the whole season, expect us to compete in the top third mostly. So after 15 games, we're 2nd but it's getting hoofed every time Morgan puts his foot on the ball. Pearson out? We could be first and I'd want any manager who advocates hoofing out.
Salieri Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Really do one c**t! There is nothing wrong with my statement, I cannot see NP staying after this season even if he delivers promotion because the Thais would want a better caliber of manager. Oh bore off you sad, strange little man. You constantly make ridiculous posts claiming this that and the other, chop and change your opinions constantly and generally spout total and utter shite.
west country fox Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Under Pearson cannot see us being serious challengers,teams find it very easy to get at our back four,we do not defend dead ball situations very well at all.Another mediocre season.
Wymsey Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 If we have a more attacking stance to our style, we'll be alright,
leicesterisme Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Really do one c**t! There is nothing wrong with my statement, I cannot see NP staying after this season even if he delivers promotion because the Thais would want a better caliber of manager. You do talk a load of bollocks. If he was to get us promoted I could guarentee he'll be offered a new contract, guarenteed.
Swiss_tony Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Of course it matters as you'll have to pay another manager too. so if we keep him till the end of his current contract we get a free manager after that?
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