Billy the Kidd

Do we know for certain McCarthy has been offered a deal? Its been rumoured for a while but can’t find anything for sure. Id be amazed if he has and if we have offered him one, I’m not sure how to feel. I was thinking he may be ok for a few years as a number two, but I think we need to get rid of him and FF and start again. If Ralph has sanctioned a new deal I think his position needs serious consideration.

It wasnt Ralphs fault the goal came within 2 mins of the re-start and even he must have thought, FFS, not this again. But it was his choice to pick, IMO, the worst of 2 very poor keepers, and I dont really blame Salisu for leaving the ball thinking our keeper would get it, I’d argue 19 other keepers in the league would have at least tried to get the ball, seeing as he could see Richarlison was hovering - really poor keeping. But the other bit I dont get is that Ralph didnt react in those following 15 mins - fair enough they scored when we started to get back in the game, but in honesty they could have taken the lead prior, such was their dominance. So, to say I get his point once we had got back in the game was slightly irrelevant for me, as yes I can see the logic, but he got to that point with a bit of luck that his inactivity in the preceding 15 mins hadn’t caused us to go behind. And yes, Theo coming off, along with Djennepo for Tella and S Armstrong was a more obvious move, and even if Oriol had to come off, he could still have put Diablo on for him then. All ifs, buts, and maybe’s - but Ralph is paid to get these things right, and I’m afraid his last 6 months are showing he is in danger of not being able to stem this tidal wave we seem to be on. I actually wonder if it is stubbornness or arrogance, as I fail to believe he isn’t tactically capable.

I still think the subs are part of the problem, Ralph appears not to be proactive in seeing games slipping away, he is famed for making changes far too late. Yesterday was another example of this, and he doesn’t use the subs to change the shape or impact in the game. KWP was an obvious choice, as was getting our 2 attacking midfielders changed as both were so poor. Djeneppo occasionally got into good spaces, but far too often failed to play the over lapping Perraud in and lost possession and Theo failed to do anything of note.

What are the odds of another 0-9 defeat 😂 May stick a pound on that, I hope Ralph is concerned and thinks he may need to change tactics for this one. I think we will play ok and still lose and as it will be a battling point people will be a little happier with the loss, which won’t be so bad if we get something from the game after.

Is it totally this though? It isn’t like the opposition don’t know all week before the game how we are going to start, so they should be more prepared for that, yet a lot of first half’s we are more than ok. Im not sure I have the answer as to why or how, but more concerning is it doesn’t look like to chap we pay millions to know and fix it has anymore of an idea than any of us on here. Dies anyone recall the formation of the Chelsea game when Tuchel first joined them, I think we drew and we played pretty decent the whole game. I thought he changed formation for that.

Nah we will be fine, i mean what’s the worst that can happen 🤣

I agree - last season I could understand as our bench was pretty pants, but this season it is his first 11 and his subs on the bench.

I think there are likely lots of good coaches out there that may be able to get a better tune out of our team. I’m still hoping Ralph can, and that today was just our usually Goodson trip, but not certain.

Ralph: "I did think about changing but the players found the way they were playing in the first half - but we needed a goal. I wanted to change ten mins after HT but we showed that we were back in the game. The wrong changes can make it worse." He sounds confused, like he doesn’t know what to do, and cant do the basics at the moment. Pretty concerning.

Well, we have been purchasing new players, so I assume they are ones he wants. So if it still doesn’t work after a handful of games, or so, then he has to go, if he wont change system.

But every manager tries to play to the strengths of what they have at their disposal, yet Ralph tries to shoehorn players into a system that hasn’t worked at all for 6 months!

Why do we have to wait 10 games?

I don’t think we will take ages to move him on if needs be, and like you I’m full of optimism for thy is year, still am a little. Couple more signing and a training video on the use of subs, and this time next year Rodney we’ll be champions of the Premier League 😂

Oh I do agree with most of this, his subs, or lack of them, always cost us. I was willing to cut him a little slack Jan onwards as our beach was mostly bare bones, but I am concerned but happy to see it play out for a handful of games or so. If we get dicked next week, which is likely, I wonder if he will throw in the towel. I also think he may not last the season, but we need a little time to see how we play when new players are bedded in over a few games, but he needs to stop this for and quickly.

Calm down Sheila, let’s see where we are in a handful of games or so, they’re not going to sack the manager after one game are they…

Why do you assume that? I watched all the game, and dont need you to ask otherwise. Typical knee jerk reactions from 1 game by people who piss their pant too easily. If this carries on after 6 games or so (and we have a brutal start to the season), then maybe it needs looking at, but not after 87 mins ffs.

And it is a new season.

God I try hard not to bite with you, but what a fucking moronic thing to post 1st game of the season. Why dont you learn to wind your fucking neck in?

It all shows to me he is quite bitter about the whole thing. Cheerio Danny 👋

He is, and will probably get called hipster on here too! He does like his gum though, like fat Sam or Sir Alex.

I wonder if the Brentford boss will fall to his knees crying for being top of the EPL…

Bit like the way you post Charlie 😂 He is entitled to stay another year and leave on a free, up to him. Of course it would give us more money if he leaves, and maybe he will, I think with a proper run in another team he will improve.

Nah, Ralph needs to be judged on his own sword this season.

Why dont you try looking at things with perspective before sounding off - happens far too regularly with you 😅