Voll Blau Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Quite admire that people genuinely think using the fact that they've been going down for years makes their opinion more valid than anyone under 50 ("I've been going down for ages / I've been a season ticket holder since the womb / I've been a fan for donkeys). My dad is 62, City fan / ST holder all his life; and quite frankly thinks the lot of you Pearson out bunch are cretins. Using your logic, he's right. The Tinder thread's renaissance means I can't +1 you. Gutting.
nettle Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Has any other team tried to poach Pearson while he's been here. Not as far as I'm aware of obviously not that highly rated elsewhere.
Webbo Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Has any other team tried to poach Pearson while he's been here. Not as far as I'm aware of obviously not that highly rated elsewhere. Hull?
The Doctor Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 A post like this sums up all the frustration really. Doc..We have secured 2 wins in 17 games. That's 2 in 17... Does that not matter to you mate? I think we have looked a bit better actually (making chances) but look at the stats. Correct, however in the previous 7 games we've won two, drawn one. The seven before we drew one, lost 6. Since Christmas our form has improved - that is all I have claimed, and it's obviously true. You can change the argument if you want, but I'm not falling for it. You're wrong, get over it.
MC Prussian Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Has any other team tried to poach Pearson while he's been here. Not as far as I'm aware of obviously not that highly rated elsewhere.Maybe getting in more than capable replacement is the issue here - that and it'd probably cost a lot buying Pearson out of a running contract.And maybe, just maybe he isn't as bad as you're trying to make him look like. Most likely, you're just being your typical stingy self.
Webbo Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Hull?[/quote I thought he walked out. Because the club allowed him to talk to Hull.
bovril Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Saying our form has improved is like saying it gets hillier when you leave Norfolk.
Guest Col city fan Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Correct, however in the previous 7 games we've won two, drawn one. The seven before we drew one, lost 6. Since Christmas our form has improved - that is all I have claimed, and it's obviously true. You can change the argument if you want, but I'm not falling for it. You're wrong, get over it. Actually..fair enough, I get that. That still means we've lost four and now are four points off safety. So yes a slight improvement. But still not a great deal to shout about? Fair enough?
The Horse's Mouth Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 How can you complain about our recent form given where we are
nettle Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Maybe getting in more than capable replacement is the issue here - that and it'd probably cost a lot buying Pearson out of a running contract. And maybe, just maybe he isn't as bad as you're trying to make him look like. Most likely, you're just being your typical stingy self. I honestly think this will be the best job he will ever have everything about us says premiership I just don't think he's good enough for that level that's all. I'm not saying he crap I think he's done a great job here.
shailen Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 People say don't consider the past, but how do you judge if a manager is good enough. Clearly he has proven that he is a good manager. In terms of signings, I dont think any manager would refuse to or be reluctant to sign players. We probably weren't able to get our transfer targets. Not the managers fault. If players do not perform, it isn't his fault, and for those who constantly say he has favourites he's tried so many different teams this isn't true. A lot has gone against Pearson, this season, on and off the field.
CosbehFox Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 except that hasn't achieved a thing. he got us promoted (and then relegated). Given his budget last year that was par for the course and no more. He's worse than Gillies, O Farrell, Bloomfield, Wallace, Milne, o'Neill, Adams and Little. Did any of those managers have to clear away some the biggest steaming pile of shit players in the history of the club? Did any of them have to clear out numerous stinking attitudes in the era of agent led, money grabbing, sitting on contract players?A manager should be measured in comparison to others on the position we were in when he took and the position he left us in. Pearson will leave far more behind than most.
Guest Col city fan Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Did any of those managers have to clear away some the biggest steaming pile of shit players in the history of the club? Did any of them have to clear out numerous stinking attitudes in the era of agent led, money grabbing, sitting on contract players? A manager should be measured in comparison to others on the position we were in when he took and the position he left us in. Pearson will leave far more behind than most. He did great. But let me ask you this. How long does Pearson live off last year's success. That's a genuine question. If he had been appointed as our manager THIS summer, we'd probably all be saying 'who on earth is he and what on earth is he doing'? Both on and off the pitch. I think it's time to put last season to bed. Well done Nigel. And live in the here and now. Living in the here and now, which is where we all are, it's hard to suggest Nigel is doing anything much other than failing. Does that not make sense?
suffolk fox Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 I've been supporting this great club since 1967, about the same time as Lenny Glover started. It used to be great, cup runs, promotion and relegation, beating Liverpool often, and Man Utd and Chelsea, usually getting thraped by Arsenal, winning the 'League Cup' a couple of times, breaking the transfer fee record ( Alan Clarke ), turning down record breaking offers ( Keith Weller, from Brian Clough at Forest ). Yes I am an older supporter, and much of this has to do with age. The younger supporters do not know what it has been like to be really excited by Leicester playing the top teams, well I do. I know what it is like and I am fed up with Pearson. Pearson is the luckiest manager in England. Two years ago when we were 'nailed on' for automatic promotion we only won three of our last seventeen matches in the main season ( not play-offs ). Yes, he then got us promoted, but as a club with wealthy owners, and currently the 11th best gates in the Prem, we should expect that. We should expect to be in the top eleven! This season, since Man Utd, what is it 9 points from the last possible 57 or something. This must surely be a record. Has any manager been this 'unsuccessful' in a run of twenty odd matches and still kept his job. Whoops, I am forgetting all the younger fans will tell you, 'he needs time to learn what he is doing', he got us promoted twice, he 'deserves'????? to keep his job, it's all that BBC chap's fault, Stringer or somebody, oh no, it's that other BBC chap's fault, Lineker. Two wins at home this season and almost nothing against the crap teams at the bottom, home or away. Villa, WBA, Palace, Burnley, QPR, Sunderland, five points in eight matches. Of course Pearson should keep his job, we got three points against Man Utd ( two matches ) and three points from Chelsea, Man City, Everton, Liverpool ( two matches ) and Arsenal. Blimey, six points in eight matches against the top teams, so Pearson must be good. Oh Really ??????? This top post we must be of a similar age went to City for the first time too in 1967. If these young uns really believe Pearson is the best we have had and players of today are better than Shilton, Weller, Worthington, Glover, Clarke, Nish, Gibson, Garland, Earle, Stringfellow, Cross, Blockley, they really have not got a clue. Take into account all of those players at times played on mud baths of pitches not the green bowls carpet you see today we were spoilt. That's what depresses me today because one thing we always did at City was fight and never give in no matter who we were playing this season we are going down with a whimper with a man in charge who hasn't got a bloomin clue.
Babylon Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 He did great. But let me ask you this. How long does Pearson live off last year's success. That's a genuine question. Well I think you said he should 100% stay until next season and be given a chance. So I'm going to agree without you and say he should be given at minimum a chunk of next season as well.
cjslcfc Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 This top post we must be of a similar age went to City for the first time too in 1967. If these young uns really believe Pearson is the best we have had and players of today are better than Shilton, Weller, Worthington, Glover, Clarke, Nish, Gibson, Garland, Earle, Stringfellow, Cross, Blockley, they really have not got a clue. Take into account all of those players at times played on mud baths of pitches not the green bowls carpet you see today we were spoilt. That's what depresses me today because one thing we always did at City was fight and never give in no matter who we were playing this season we are going down with a whimper with a man in charge who hasn't got a bloomin clue. That's the thing though. This is the best the "young uns" have properly experienced. Is anyone really saying today's players are better than those?
Babylon Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 I've been going down since 19.... nobody gives a shit. It doesn't mean your opinion is any more worthy.
CosbehFox Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 He did great. But let me ask you this. How long does Pearson live off last year's success. That's a genuine question. If he had been appointed as our manager THIS summer, we'd probably all be saying 'who on earth is he and what on earth is he doing'? Both on and off the pitch. I think it's time to put last season to bed. Well done Nigel. And live in the here and now. Living in the here and now, which is where we all are, it's hard to suggest Nigel is doing anything much other than failing. Does that not make sense? My opinion is this and has been for numerous years since the Mandaric massacre season of 7 managers, a manager should be given a season to judge his performance. That's when the table matters. In particular managers which get teams promoted deserve the opportunity to prove their worth. If he fails, there's a valid reason for him to be sacked.
Babylon Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 That's the thing though. This is the best the "young uns" have properly experienced. Is anyone really saying today's players are better than those? Of course they aren't... for starters how would they fecking know. But you know, people like to moan.
Haydos Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 Well said, and so true. The sad thing is they don't want to face the truth, just run away from it. I have supported this club since 1960, and will continue to do so, but I wont support a manager who is doing so dreadfully, with no idea as to what to do next. WHAT IS YOUR SOLUTION? You vomit out this b0llocks every week for the past 2 years or more yet you've never come up with ANYTHING constructive. I'm sure I won't get a reply to this because you're just a broken record who's age has got the better of him.
Guest Col city fan Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 My opinion is this and has been for numerous years since the Mandaric massacre season of 7 managers, a manager should be given a season to judge his performance. That's when the table matters. In particular managers which get teams promoted deserve the opportunity to prove their worth. If he fails, there's a valid reason for him to be sacked. Yep I think that's fair enough.
shailen Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 He did great. But let me ask you this. How long does Pearson live off last year's success. That's a genuine question. If he had been appointed as our manager THIS summer, we'd probably all be saying 'who on earth is he and what on earth is he doing'? Both on and off the pitch. I think it's time to put last season to bed. Well done Nigel. And live in the here and now. Living in the here and now, which is where we all are, it's hard to suggest Nigel is doing anything much other than failing. Does that not make sense? You're right. What he has done in the past should not be used to judge what is happening now. But did you really expect us to be in anything other than a relegation scrap. We are still in a position where we can turn things around. Secondly, yes we havent got the results, but we have competed in nearly every single game. I don't think his tactics/team selection have been wrong at all.
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 "A manager is only as good as his last game" you are the type of fickle, reactionary BinHead who sums up everything wrong with modern football. You are The "Bin Head," baby boy.
Guest Col city fan Posted 9 February 2015 Posted 9 February 2015 You're right. What he has done in the past should not be used to judge what is happening now. But did you really expect us to be in anything other than a relegation scrap. We are still in a position where we can turn things around. Secondly, yes we havent got the results, but we have competed in nearly every single game. I don't think his tactics/team selection have been wrong at all. I've answered this question tons of times because it's been asked tons of times. The one thing I consistently said pre season was don't underestimate the Premiership. I also said take it one game at a time. So I expected a struggle. And it has been. I also didn't expect to be as bad as we have been. And to end up in the media circus that has ensued.
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