GITBTV, Mark Bonner Sacked: Matt’s Reaction, 05-01-25

[@paulcaister3759]

Once again you are the first to publish, congratulations. I like you best when you don't mince words. For the first time I think you hinted that Brad and Joe might start to take some responsibility. Being mid-table for a Gills fan is actually normal, the problem is that for the last two years the hype was so ludicrously high in August (to sell season tickets?) that anything less than top 3 felt like failure, something that has NEVER applied before, and I go back to Freddie Cox, the old Spurs left-back who took us up in '64, the year before subs were allowed. If Freddie was going to beat you up he always waited until full-time.

[@SteveThePster]

I might be oversimplifying but I think there are two things that run through the club's DNA 1. Pure determination, as Gills fans we cannot tolerate players who give less than 100% 2. More often than not we seem to flourish with a 'little & large' combination up front. Bayo/Cody, Eaves/Parker, Kedwell/Burton, going back a bit Taylor/Asaba (ok Sarbs wasn't little, but was pacey and a finisher). Think we had that briefly with Hawkins/Nichol recently, before Hawkins got injured But anyway, the current crop/setup does not satisfy either of those things

[@dominicedwards9117]

Great update

[@nickcastleton7438]

Hi Matt, thanks for that, I hoped Mark would have been given a little longer, but with the last few results I think it was inevitable that his reign was over, all we can hope is that John Coleman is the right choice and can get these under performing players on song, don’t envy him that job without a magic wand!! Don’t know what sort of transfer budget we might now have, what with paying three managers off! Still onwards and hopefully upwards as always UTG⚽⚽💙

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

Had to happen Matt. He lost the Dressing Room ages ago. As you said his team selections were terrible, especially recently. Probably too late to save our season and can just hope for survival. The players definetely have helped

[@andyburns2385]

Will changing a manager (as you said the 3rd time 2 years) change this group. No. Bonner should have been given until May, at least. Sad day for the club

[@richardkorbel7279]

No mate he was no good had to go, but it's not only him, look at those above and of course below.

[@Rating64]

Just sit there and watch him get us relegated?

[@andyburns2385]

@@Rating64 I don't think that was going to happen. I think we have lost a very good man in Bonner.

[@richardkorbel7279]

I think not.

[@andyburns2385]

I am truly still trying to get my head around this. I would have thought giving Bonner the transfer window would have been the right thing to do. I'll can it now. We move on. Looking forward to the press conference later today

[@garymyerscough920]

Good video as normal. I just want some passion to be shown. Like you say, we might not have the best players but they'd always put in the effort and as fans that's the least we deserve.

[@andyburns2385]

Matt, don't you think that we have been trying to run before will can walk. I honestly believe Bonner would have had a cull in the summer and we would have seen a better squad next season

[@PhilipCoward]

Really? Possible relegation not an issue to you?

[@andyburns2385]

@PhilipCoward I don't think so

[@Rating64]

The centre of our defence and Ehmer in particularly has been absolutely rubbish all through the last 3 managers

[@bantamNeil12]

As an outsider it puzzles me how in the last 2 seasons the Gills have started well in each season and then struggled later in each season resulting in 2 managers both losing their jobs... I know like us you've had some horrendous injuries and I totally agree with u Matt when u say at least 12 players have played under the last 3 managers and that would suggest they are contributing to these managers losing their jobs... It seems to me that Gillingham as a team struggle to score goals and if u go one down the team seems to struggle to win games from there...That should never be happening with the players currently at the club...I honestly hope that with experienced EFL manager John Coleman in charge now until the end of the season at least, he manages to steady the ship and get back an identity for the team which will then see an upturn in results... I've always rated Gillingham as a team and tbh I tipped them to be top 3 this season as many others did, so as an outsider that follows you're channel I sincerely hope fortunes change asap...🤞🏻🤞🏻 Love you're no BS open and honest opinions Matt and this video was no exception my friend...All the best for the rest of the season and here's to a possible new dawn under JC and JB for the Gills...🤞🏻🤞🏻 P.s Well done on reaching the 3.5k subs mark as well Matt...totally well deserved for a superb channel...👏🏻⚽️👏🏻⚽️

[@bmyattuk]

Bonner seems like he could be a good manager, but that string of poor results did for him. I've always felt since Galinson took over, we're basically still in rebuilding, and trying to rush up the pyramid isn't necessarily the best course for us. No matter how much money Brad has, its unfair to expect him to fix our issues by throwing Reynolds/McElhenney money at it.

[@LUCATALKSBALL]

John Coleman be good appointment

[@shaunbyrne9269]

GITBTV Is great love all what you put on here Matt keep it going UP THE GILLS

[@stephenandrew1467]

4 managers in 2 years is bad. Poor choices or a failure to support them.

[@giuseppelarini110]

Good luck to John Coleman

[@martinbrettell4509]

Hi matt john Coleman is in charge till the end of the season ok

[@TruePinkIchigo1987]

Depressing.

[@missistrevs8675]

Hopefully Coleman selects a team that actually wants to play football😀

[@charliebrowns9999]

Another big money owner who doesn't get it. L2 is a competitive league. Teams take time to build. Not just a question of paying big wages to guarantee success. Revolving door is becoming a joke no wonder many clubs aren't progressing. Years gone by finishing a few places higher every year was in itself an achievement. As other teams don't stand still either.

[@alanhickm869]

The Galinsons and comper have made 2 poor appointments. 2 managers with little or no experience. Y would they be surprised by the outcome. Is Coleman the answer. Time will tell.

[@dominicedwards9117]

They can’t even get decent food for the fans let alone managers

[@tonygledhill8827]

Bonner was failing. Hopeless.