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Ok you're right. One that isn't shit then.

Goalkeeper. One that doesn't let goals in. Powerful, big and fast striker. But most of all. Holding on to Scienza, even if someone from the Prem bids £60m. You know it will happen.

The forwards need shooting practice. Actually the forwards just need shooting

Same old story - we didn’t go for an experienced manager because SR know best with their clever clever bollocks approach to recruitment. Pathetic. There’s five at the back

Still playing a back five with three lumbering centre backs, searching for a goal against 10 men at home. Not sure this manager knows much about tactics, sorry.

That was pretty special. What a story.

Me too. Didn't he sign him after bumping into him on a flight or something. Amazing. I loved that era - including having players like Shilton, Ball, Channon, Nick Holmes, David Armstrong, Dave Watson and the rest. Incredible team, playing unbelievable football in real stadiums with real atmospheres, no VAR and brilliant Patrick kit (loved those boots). Halcyon.

We are not the form team in the league. We are 10th in the form league table. https://www.soccerstats.com/formtable.asp?league=england2

Both teams to score. Every match.

Quite a iot of people on here thought he was a great appointment at the time, muttering things about his excellent track record in Ligue 1. Which was a load of balls too. I suspect Tonda is a better manager tactically, but in this current period however he is is being shielded by how good Leo S is. If we lose him to another club or injury we will see how good - or not - Eckert is. But can't say I haven't enjoyed the points haul recently.

Both teams to score is the bet. Always is with 'old crisp packet hands' in our goal.

I can exclusively reveal my own data on both Baz and Macca. They're shit.

He's a massive flaw in our team and having such a weak keeper sends ripples of uncertainty into the defence. Which is why we always concede. Always. We need to get rid, and McCarthy, and get keepers in who can command their box and actually instil some confidence. Would be negligent (again) to ignore this (again) and try to pretend that he is any good or that somehow an amalgam of our two keepers equals one that is at best bang average. But then Saints have been blind to this for at least five years so not holding my breath. I'll keep winning on both teams to score though... 😉

Interesting to see how everyone says both teams to score. Almost a certainty with our flaky keepers, but good for betting, frankly. I think it will be 1-1 tonight

No. me neither, but I personally wouldn't be outraged if it materialised. And he could do his free kick milestone with us... Not hugely keen on Downes so wouldn't cry too much if he left. We might need another 'enforcer' in the middle, although Oriel will help with minutes there hopefully.

Whatever we do, a goalkeeper is a must. JWP back might work too. And we need a striker. Offload Aribo who has looked truly awful recently/legs have gone and Downs, who just does not look like he is the solution to anything. Baffling signing. The thing we should be worried about is losing Scienza already. He is the reason we have been winning, and to a certain extent has got Eckert his contract. Not totally sold on his managerial ability yet as it has been hidden by goals...

Can still see them scoring. Always can with Bazball in goal.

Manager done. Sort of. Goalkeeper next please.

I do hope the Frank in this rumour is not of the de Boer variety. If it is Thomas Frank - that he is sick of the fans already (who would blame him) - and Ankersen has some magical pull, then that would be a massive miracle. Ditto with Lampard. Does feel kind of not true TBH

I said I'd like him, in the best of all possible worlds, and still do. Brilliant communicator, and anyway, we all know that money can talk to lure people away even from Euro teams, especially if they can come 'home'. But of course that is nuance. I didn't 'suggest' him, and neither do I 'want' Farke - merely speculating, as is completely allowed on here as you well know. Or I could say we will get a new manager, or won't get a new manager, if that's more your bag (which clearly it is). Whatever happened to Fareham Saint? Any ideas? He did those kinds of posts too

Did I really read Keegan being suggested as a realistic choice up there for manager? Or did the heavy sarcasm pass over my head? Farke has two games left at Leeds apparently. I wonder if we give Tonda the next two...

I think that just about covers it. You should be a detective.

It was a fucking howler to add to his massive collection. He's cost us so many points over the past few seasons it's incredible. But we are still blind to the keeper position.

Knowing us we've sold 'ill' Scienza already. Shite.

So sick of us having shit keepers. Bazunu is an absolute clown. How does he let that in? Absolute shit. As to the rest of the game it is now clear that we have less of a good manager in Eckert than a brilliant player in Leo Scienza. Big miss today. But fuck me can we please get a goalkeeper, finally, in January? And get rid of our two mistakes waiting to happen shitmeisters.