I just thought I'd put this up under the same heading but make it a thread 2, simple questions put to 9 individual City fans and the answers mirror very much what we have be discussing on here, take out the 2 previous managers and MA, there is not a mention of them, they talk about the here and now, where we are, points achievment in the next 8 games until January, transfer window activity and possible league position at the seasons end.
Quite imformative article, straight from our own fans, I hope people in power are reading this it's very interesting.
It's been a challenging four weeks since the last international break with Bristol City slipping from a position of stability and optimism, to uncertainty and a feeling that nobody is really in control
The dynamic couldn't be more different. Having secured a gritty but also thrilling win over Peterborough United, showcasing the character of the squad - symbolised, perhaps, by Joe Williams' tigerish run to set up Chris Martin for the winner - Bristol City fans went into the October international break with a sense of confidence but also excitement at what was still to come.
The belief around the club was such that, despite their wretched record at home, some possessed a sense of self-belief that league leaders Bournemouth could be beaten at Ashton Gate in the following fixture. And, that's not to mock those people, more illustrate the sentiment around the Robins just four weeks ago.
Since that 2-0 defeat, City appear to have been in steady decline. Finding new and more painful ways to lose matches - whether that be in the final minutes of a game, to 10 men or just being completely out-fought - and even the one shred of light that shone on Ashton Gate with the win over Barnsley was somewhat fortunate.
That's against the backdrop of Nigel Pearson's personal situation with the manager absent for the 3-2 defeat at Coventry City and the first week of this second break with no clear timeframe as to when he will return to a dugout now occupied by Curtis Fleming, Under-23 coach Alex Ball and goalkeeper coach Pat Mountain after the departures of Paul Simpson and Keith Downing.
There are are more than enough reasons for City fans to look upon this next run of games into Christmas with severe trepidation, so we spoke to nine supporters for their views, insight and try to gauge the atmosphere in the stands ...
5 Simple Questions ~
Q1) What were your expectations for City this season and, speaking right now, how have they matched them?
Q2) We’ll get to Nigel Pearson’s situation in a moment but what has concerned you the most about results since the last international break?
Q3) What aspects of the performances have stood out for you, and what needs to change?
Q4) On Pearson, we’re obviously talking about a man’s health here so understanding is required, but how concerned are you by it all?
Q5) How confident are you of this period of eight games leading up to the January transfer window? And of 24 points on offer, how many do you expect City to get?
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-fans-nigel-pearson-6202070h
Quite imformative article, straight from our own fans, I hope people in power are reading this it's very interesting.
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'Concerned' - Nine Bristol City fans debate Nigel Pearson and what's gone wrong for the RobinsIt's been a challenging four weeks since the last international break with Bristol City slipping from a position of stability and optimism, to uncertainty and a feeling that nobody is really in control
The dynamic couldn't be more different. Having secured a gritty but also thrilling win over Peterborough United, showcasing the character of the squad - symbolised, perhaps, by Joe Williams' tigerish run to set up Chris Martin for the winner - Bristol City fans went into the October international break with a sense of confidence but also excitement at what was still to come.
The belief around the club was such that, despite their wretched record at home, some possessed a sense of self-belief that league leaders Bournemouth could be beaten at Ashton Gate in the following fixture. And, that's not to mock those people, more illustrate the sentiment around the Robins just four weeks ago.
Since that 2-0 defeat, City appear to have been in steady decline. Finding new and more painful ways to lose matches - whether that be in the final minutes of a game, to 10 men or just being completely out-fought - and even the one shred of light that shone on Ashton Gate with the win over Barnsley was somewhat fortunate.
That's against the backdrop of Nigel Pearson's personal situation with the manager absent for the 3-2 defeat at Coventry City and the first week of this second break with no clear timeframe as to when he will return to a dugout now occupied by Curtis Fleming, Under-23 coach Alex Ball and goalkeeper coach Pat Mountain after the departures of Paul Simpson and Keith Downing.
There are are more than enough reasons for City fans to look upon this next run of games into Christmas with severe trepidation, so we spoke to nine supporters for their views, insight and try to gauge the atmosphere in the stands ...
5 Simple Questions ~
Q1) What were your expectations for City this season and, speaking right now, how have they matched them?
Q2) We’ll get to Nigel Pearson’s situation in a moment but what has concerned you the most about results since the last international break?
Q3) What aspects of the performances have stood out for you, and what needs to change?
Q4) On Pearson, we’re obviously talking about a man’s health here so understanding is required, but how concerned are you by it all?
Q5) How confident are you of this period of eight games leading up to the January transfer window? And of 24 points on offer, how many do you expect City to get?
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-fans-nigel-pearson-6202070h
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