Tinman is a sh*thead

redexile · May 29, 2013

Would love to see him back at the club! great servant to BCFC just wrong time for him to be manager and was annoyed when he left the club under a cloud.

OTIB · May 30, 2013

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Brian-Tinnion-set-return-Bristol-City/story-19131222-detail/story.html

BRISTOL City legend Brian Tinnion is set to return to the club as Under-21 manager following Willie McStay's resignation.

Appointed Academy director by previous manager Derek McInnes last summer, McStay last night quit after spending just 12 months in the role. And his departure leaves the way open for Tinnion, 45, to return to Ashton Gate in an official capacity for the first time since he resigned as City's first-team manager in September 2005.

Robins head coach Sean O'Driscoll is now looking to appoint a new Under-21 manager and, as the Bristol Post revealed on May 10, Tinnion has already been contacted regarding a possible role in City's development set-up.

O'Driscoll has made the development of young players a top priority at Ashton Gate, and Tinnion has established a number of hugely successful soccer schools both in this country and in Spain since leaving the club nearly eight years ago.

A tracksuit coach with a reputation for identifying and nurturing young talent, the Geordie is eminently qualified to work with City's Under-21s and, should he return to Ashton Gate, his presence would allow Alex Russell to focus on the Under-18s in the future.

Certainly, Tinnion, pictured, would be welcomed with open arms by a majority of City fans. He made more than 450 appearances for the Robins between 1993 and 2005, during which time he established himself as a firm crowd favourite.

McStay notified City of his intention to leave his post at the end of last season, and the process of finding a successor has already been under way for several weeks.

Having initially headed up the Academy, before focusing his attention on the Under-21 development squad, the Scot said: "I have really enjoyed my time at Bristol City.

"I have worked with a lot of great people, and I'm also delighted with the progress made at the Academy in terms of achieving our objective to attain EPPP Category Two status and improving the quality of the emerging talent at the club.

"I would like to thank everyone who helped me in my role as head of coaching, and also take this opportunity to wish Bristol City every success in the future."

Although McStay's sojourn was brief, he played a key role during a period of great upheaval and change at Ashton Gate.

City managing director Jon Lansdown commented: "Although Willie has only been with us for a relatively short period of time, that period has been one of the most important 12 months in the Academy's history.

"Willie has played a big part in building our under-21 squad and has helped a number of those players progress into the first team.

"I'd like to thank him personally for his contribution and wish him all the best for the future."

Meanwhile, City have also confirmed that strength and conditioning coach Alan Hughes has left Ashton Gate as part of the cost-cutting procedure imposed within the club following their relegation from the Championship last season.
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AND IF HE SEE'S A GASHEAD
HE'LL KICK HIM IN THE HEAD

Lan Logger · May 30, 2013

Oooooooo tinman is a ****head he wears a red and white hat

cidered abroad · May 30, 2013

Is alex Russell still with us as he was U21's coach last season?

banksyisourhero · May 30, 2013

cidered abroad said: ↑

Is alex Russell still with us as he was U21's coach last season?
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Concentrating on u18s next year..

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