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Reply | Tonda is doing a great job
at 14:16 22 Dec 2025
Fair points and it's easy in hindsight. That said, the chances were that Coventry would circle the wagons which they did. It also means that they would back off and let us have the ball, or more specifically let our 3 centre backs have it. None of them are that good on the ball and they aren't the players you want on the ball when trying to unpick a packed defence.
I think it's a bit of a stretch to say what if we made the change then Coventry scored - we would need defenders. They would still only have ten men! I just don't think he should be scared of the opposition. There are times to go for it and let them worry about us. |
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Reply | Tonda is doing a great job
at 23:56 21 Dec 2025
I didnt want him, and thought the praise was all a bit premature.
Tbf hes done a pretty good job tho and we've seen a few performances that befitting the comparative riches he had at his disposal.
I would like us to put in a 90 minute performance though. We seem to get a few ahead then paralysis sets in.
As for Saturday.... no one minds a young coach making mistakes but we should at least be able to understand what he was trying. He claimed that sending baz up for corners at the end was because he wanted to win the game. Well maybe don't play the entire second half with 3 centre backs against 10 men then. That made no sense.
Overall, and speaking as a sceptic, hes made a decent start, but we have the team to be top 6 minimum. Anything else will be an under-achievement. |
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Reply | Saints v Coventry
at 20:23 20 Dec 2025
This stuff about reverting to slow sideways passing...
Im not sure how long we can keep saying we're 'reverting' to it.
We're starting to sound like trump continuing to blame Biden for all his failures.
They aren't robots. If we start to pass slowly and negatively, surely the manager should get on the touchline and go mental. If anyone ignores him, they get hooked. It's not complicated.
But saying that we do it because we were told to 2 managers ago is just bullshit. |
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Reply | Skates away ticket details announced
at 10:42 10 Dec 2025
I hate to have turned into the old git that says things were better back in the day.
But...
They were.
This is absolutely ridiculous.
Where is the fun in being herded around like sheep for a day. |
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Reply | 5 Things About West Brom Game
at 10:36 10 Dec 2025
I'm not sure what we need to "learn" that we shouldn't already know.
It looked to me like we got into a great position at half time. Then out tactic seems to be to coast through the rest of the game, take key players off and just manage the game to it's conclusion.
However anyone that has ever played the game or even just watched, knows that this is a risky strategy. One early goal and the entire momentum of a game changes. I have quite a few mental scars from being 3 up at half time.
Why don't we go for another 1 or 2 goals like we did in the first half. Keep them in their own half. If we get a 4th then we can take people off with 20-25 to go.
I just think TE wants to ship oars too early to rest players. If we are 4 or 5 up then those players get a rest anyway as the fight goes out of the opposition.
TBF though we won which is a big improvement since WS left. I wasn't keen on given Ekert the job and I'm still not 100% convinced but I'm happy to be proved wrong and he's done very well so far. |
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Reply | Top Weekend
at 12:24 8 Dec 2025
What was the atmosphere like at Sham 69 Nick. Given the age demographic I just wonder what the crowd does these days. I doubt they pogo around these days. Do they just stand still and sing along or what? |
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Reply | Birmingham Game Matchday Thread
at 18:41 7 Dec 2025
Which is a very good reason Still got fired. We bought excellent championship players. Fellows was the best in the division last year. Still didn't know how to use him and didn't start him.
Azaz had a similar reputation and often didn't get picked.
Tonda doesn't need to be a genius. Just give a clear consistent message and let good players do the rest. We just need to get out of our own way. |
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Reply | Southampton On Verge Of Managerial Appointment
at 13:46 5 Dec 2025
Just shows the fickle nature of football. Will Still was hammered by many as having no real experience and being a product of Football Manager. Despite having a good managerial record in France.
Yet we win 4 games against uninspiring opposition and suddenly our U21 is the saviour and must get the job. He has no experience of running a club beyond picking a team players he's given.
In any event we aren't looking for a genius. Just someone who can get a consistent tune out of a squad that is more than good enough to be top 4. The real test would be if we go up again. Can a manager keep us up when we don't have financial advantage.
But for me no. TE doesn't get the job now. |
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Reply | Leicester Game Matchday Thread
at 21:51 25 Nov 2025
Another good result but a part of me wants us to go for it for the full 90 and hammer someone. Both Saturday and tonight we shipped oars at half time.
Id have loved to absolutely stuff Leicester for obvious reasons. |
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Reply | Charlton v Saints matchday thread...
at 17:07 22 Nov 2025
I am obviously very happy with the win. But...
Id have expected this squad to be top 6 with no manager. We have a clear advantage over most of this league.
TE has done a good job steadying the ship but we aren't over performing. We beat 3 pretty average opponents.
Had he lost one or two, he would be seen as the cheap option etc etc. Three games later hes a genius?
Being the manager requires a lot more than a few good results when the old manager leaves.
Hes done ok but get someone with experience. |
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Reply | silence is deafening
at 12:49 18 Nov 2025
I think I'll reserve judgement til we see how it shakes out. The fact we haven't appointed anyone yet does not clearly mean we have no leadership etc etc. It might mean they are taking extra care in getting the right fit having learned from previous errors.
Maybe the person they want is currently employed or there are complex negotiations going on . Equally as likely scenarios as any other theories.
I want them to take their time, do their due diligence and get it right. TE winning 2 games means they were bought a little time.
I'm not convinced they will get it right but id still rather they didn't rush it.
I also don't think TE is qualified for the job. |
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Reply | Are these International Breaks
at 12:39 14 Nov 2025
These days I still love the actual tournament and the country gets behind the team we've been pretty good which helps.
I cant stand the endless qualifying which is usually a formality against various islands and Eastern European teams.
I guess those game are for middle class families to attend but sport is boring without jeopardy. |
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Reply | If it is Eckert
at 11:38 14 Nov 2025
The fact we would even consider Tonda is ridiculous. We are a big club in need of a steady hand to guide us back to where we should be.
We have tried several left field managers and it hasn't worked.
Now wr think that a coach of the junior side deserves a go at the main job because he oversaw 2 unconvincing wins over opposition we should be beating anyway?? And we're going to accept that? F me.
Not only has he never done the job before, there is way more to being the main man than just picking a team each week and following tactics handed down from above.
I'm sure hes a good guy with a good future but we are not in the position to be developing him in post.
Get a proper experienced manager in and stop trying to be clever.
What next? We getting Clive Woodward back?? |
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Thread | Alex Scott
at 13:53 12 Nov 2025
The Bournemouth midfielder has been called up for Englands next matches. Apparently he was on our books from the age of 8 thru 12 and flew over from Guernsey every weekend to play matches. Then we decided to release him. I guess it's easy to miss a few gems at that age. |
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Reply | Dragan Is In Town
at 12:08 11 Nov 2025
He's nowhere near qualified for the job. He's never been a manager for a start. There is more to it than picking the team and the tactics.
Even on that score he's been in charge for 2 games against frankly dreadful opposition and we haven't looked convincing in either game.
We need someone with at least some experience of the job he's applied for.
I would say there is no chance of Martin, Ralph or Eckert getting the job thankfully. |
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Reply | Southampton 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday
at 18:04 8 Nov 2025
All we've learned is there are a few teams worse than us. We're not really any better than we were. We just played some really poor teams. |
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Reply | Top 3 Koeman signings
at 14:06 7 Nov 2025
Oh Shane Long worked hard no doubt.
He did also chase lost causes, get there first, then collapsed to win a free kick. I didnt find that great watch and expect more from a pl player.
He also scored 28 league goals in 198 games so one every 7 games and was paid millions during his time here.
It's about opinions but I just wasn't a fan of his style.
I like forwards who have more ambition on the ball than just collapsing to get a free kick. |
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Reply | Top 3 Koeman signings
at 08:53 7 Nov 2025
I couldn't stand Long. In fact he would probably fit right in now as he had a total inability to put the ball in the net.
People remember "that" goal, and fair enough, but I remember the sheer number of one on ones, and the chances in the 6 yard box where he hit the keeper. One of the most infuriating players I've ever seen. The number of times he cost us getting a draw or a win because he could not finish simple chances.
He was so bad he made Che Adams look clinical. |
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