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Agreed. As the previous incumbent couldn't figure out how to play well against teams that leave space, he should get credit for that. It clearly isn't a given, must have been partly due to his coaching and tactics?

Agree with the second point he has played like a passenger, not sure if that can be fixed. But I have seen take some chances well.

If an experienced manager is appointed he will get more slack? Somehow I doubt that. The teams improvement has been dramatic, surely he has credit in the bank?

Yes I was/am one of the "some" and I still feel that way, but of course LOVE ❤️ to be proven wrong.

Yes I wondered if Aribo was being "put in the shop window", if so I think it should be stopped because it has to be impacting his value in a negative way.

Checked on Scienza and looks like although born in Brazil and therefore eligible, looks like at one point he opted for Luxembourg, not sure if that makes him ineligible for Brazil or not. "Because his ancestors held Luxembourgish citizenship, Scienza was able to become a naturalized citizen. However, according to FIFA regulations, he would have to live in the Grand Duchy for five years to have any chance of playing for the FLF national team. "I would be willing to give up my Brazilian citizenship if I could play for Luxembourg," he told the Tageblatt newspaper four years ago."

Not sure if Archer could play like that I have seen no indications from him. In that scenario I think Tonda will tweak the tactics somewhat to play to Archers strengths as a very efficient finisher and get the ball to him earlier so that he can run directly behind the defense.

Correct. He does have the record number of yellow cards, a record which surprisingly he took from MLT.

As they should.

Yes is he Danish, and they are in the playoffs? If so good call.

So interestingly Cameron Bragg is a Scottish U21, Jay Robinson England U21, Tom Fellowes England U21 and THB full England player. Shouldn't be hard for Tonda to motivate any of them. Who do you think has the best shot?

Agree. However it's a long season and knowing someone capable wants your spot is great motivation. At his age Bragg should be comfortable knowing he will get time as needed and the manager has his back. Next season might be different, but that is a long time in football terms, and Bragg should have patience.

Nice summary, was going to say maybe a little luck also. But then I thought about the uncontested header for the first goal, and realized Manning wasn't there by accident. That took some planning and desire from Manning to make the run. Maybe the luck was getting to play mad Nate, the players who had him as a manager really seemed to want to win.

Only a year older and playing a league lower than Granite Xhaka, who plays a similar position. Let's hope Romeu has a similar effect on Saints as Xhaka has had on Sunderland.

So 5-1 away to Charlton, I feel revenge against Leicester for a 9-0 incoming. BTW Based on game time body language I really really feel AA is not a fan of Nathan Jones, he played like he would have done anything to win that game. Would love to here the inside view of Nathan Jones time at SFC

Recency bias, gone wild. That's a no way Jose from me.

This is so far off topic, but anyways I have to ask is that song actually about this guy? https://share.google/9JEfZq4n9QPx5CHI0 If any Bananarama members read Saintsweb please confirm or deny. If they confirm they were so far ahead of their time. If not it's a great movie which explains a lot about the shit Ukraine is now in and it's relationship with the USSR. + Who knew Wales had a real Spy!

This makes way too much sense, I fear you maybe on the wrong forum 😃. But I kind of agree, Eckert has made a few good decisions such as starting Robinson against QPR. Saints need incremental improvement, six points in two games is more than incremental, he can only play the fixtures he gets. I would actually say give him until the end of the season, with a if it goes to shit, get out clause, and see if the incremental improvement continues. It is difficult to see him making things worse. No one, but no one is going to get this team into the direct promotion spots. If they did it would be flushed so quick Derby would be the only happy team.

Very fair point, I stand corrected.

+ Would finally prove the lunatics have taken over the asylum

Depends how old you are and career apparently. Counting myself lucky? Told us in school if we sat on the radiators that would happen, not for me but who knows.

Correct formation and players based on form and player capabilitiy from what I have see this season. Could they score in a brothel much more of a open question. Let's fucking hope so.

Recency bias there maybe? THB was in the Championship team. Who knows if he had been the senior figure with Edwards and Quashie, things might have turned out differently. He wasn't fit at the beginning and didn't look the same player agreed. But sometimes "cometh the hour" etc, if THB had been the leader, he may have been more present in the games. Capt Jacks sidekick is lets be honest a tough role to excel at!

If Saints go back to the equivalent manager from the same era, would it be Koeman? Think that would be expensive, and probably not feasible until after the world cup, but I could get behind it, particularly if like last time he has to rebuild the squad. Based on current form I would take the guy Watford fired. Went and checked it was Ralph Hasenhüttl, not quite so keen to take him back. Maybe Saints could bring him back to help Still?