HOODLUM65 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sad but not surprised after that result today. He'll be back in management soon hopefully. SAF was binned at St Mirren early in his career. That'll be the pre season friendly oot the window then. Ach well, back to Ireland if they're no still rioting over the flag. Dave Ferg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 The same can also be said of Keith Millen his predecessor. Took over from Coppell's mess and kept us up comfortably in the end. Then we started last season off dominating games but failing to get results, and Del came in replicating what hapenned the season before. Now we have to hope lightning strikes three times, but I've already accepted relegation. I'm actually quite upset to see Del leave, he's a very likeable guy, and like I said we all wanted him to do well it just didn't work out which is a great shame. So you keep getting rid of managers after a bad start? What was Einstein said is a sign of madness? Keep doing the same thing but expecting a different outcome I believe it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 That'll be the pre season friendly oot the window then. Ach well, back to Ireland if they're no still rioting over the flag. Are they rioting in Drogheda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Are they rioting in Drogheda? Not as far as I'm aware. It's the bit between the ferry and Drogheda that concerns me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferg Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Heading over next month, I'll sort them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Fan Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 So you keep getting rid of managers after a bad start? What was Einstein said is a sign of madness? Keep doing the same thing but expecting a different outcome I believe it was. I wasn't asking for Del to be sacked, although to be fair many were. It's hard to explain if you don't watch our games yourself though, we've gradually looked worse and worse as time has progressed, Del has recently made some baffling tactical decisions. I think the pressure simply got to him to be honest. Like I've already said, I don't think he's a bad manager at all and am sorry he was sacked. Just take a look at the fixture list though, it's not very appealing to the eye for City fans, so I understand the frustrations. http://www.bcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixtures-list/ We're also the only team in the football league not to keep a clean sheet (or even look like keeping one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Not as far as I'm aware. It's the bit between the ferry and Drogheda that concerns me. ChickEn Only baby riots nowadays. Close to our Belfast hotel today though I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 As I understand it, he be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Notice the wording on the Bristol site is very similar to that of the SFA when Levein went, Not sacked but "releied of his duties" otherwise put on gardening leave and if he wants to depart for a new post he will have to resign. Levein for Bristol perhaps given that he has resogned from the SFA, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Christmas Jones Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 It lies alot deeper than the managers of the 2 Bristol clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ach well, come back here when lomas leaves No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jad Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Oh dear, first Coyle and now Del McInnes, perhaps Saints mangaers will not be so sought after by other clubs now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 seriously not surprised at the sacking. The step up come too quick for him. Del should have declined the appointment as it was always the wrong team to sign for. Hope del makes a quick return as everyone likes him but if needs time to learn.. Destined to be a great manager if he makes the right career choices. Pity it has ended in the manner at a small team in England. He should have waited his time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 So you keep getting rid of managers after a bad start? What was Einstein said is a sign of madness? Keep doing the same thing but expecting a different outcome I believe it was. I'll tell you what a sign of madness is... ...constantly changing formation, tactics, personnel and generally tinkering (for tinkering read "dismantling") EVERY SINGLE GAME, even after the rarest decent performance or even rarer win/draw. This is why I have no sympathy for Del. I have never seen a manager so embarrassingly out of his depth before. It IS a shame though... as some of my fellow reds have stated, he does seem to be a genuinely nice guy. For this I wish him well in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 This will serve as a big lesson to mcinnes. Let's be honest, City were in big trouble when he arrived and it takes experience to get you out of trouble. He should have waited for a better club to come along where he could learn the English game with a bit of time on his side. It's not easy to walk into a club to tear it apart, reduce wages, get rid of problem players, build a new squad you can trust whilst fighting relegation and the fans unrealistic expectations. His biggest mistake was saving them from relegation. He'd still have a job now with more time to fix the mess he inherited. john1962 and andy rhodes fancy watch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Currans Love Child Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 feel sorry for young lad from Killie at has just signed for him. Where does that leave him? /> At Bristol City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Currans Love Child Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Can't blame Del for jumping ship and taking up the reigns. Can't blame BCFC giving him his jotters. Edited January 13, 2013 by Harry Currans Love Child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Not surprised. Nightmare for him and his family though. He will get a wee job somewhere I would imagine. Interesting to see other posts regarding McInnes and Coyle leaving. They both left during times when people questioned some of their decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'd take him back at Saints in an instant. rik2304 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'd take him back at Saints in an instant. If only. Can't see it though. Lomas aint going anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenrothes saintee Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Has Doc been punted too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Doc is "taking training" as the BBC puts it. City will get Di Canio as the next manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Fan Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 City will get Di Canio as the next manager. My favourite option but he wouldn't come to us in our current state, Swindon are far more likely to be playing in the Championship next year sadly. I'd like O'Driscoll but I think we're down whoever we appoint. I think Del will end up back at Saints, and I'm sure both parties will benefit from it. Best of luck to you guys in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 No Pre season friendly with Bolton or Bristol city then enjoyed all of them as i haven't watched many English teams/games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 No Pre season friendly with Bolton or Bristol city then enjoyed all of them as i haven't watched many English teams/games Plenty time for Del to get another club to play pre-season.....or Lomas for that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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