Dman

Of course he does. He knows better than everyone.

The slump hasn’t finished yet pal….

That’s it? LMFAO

Anyone who’s watched us over the past 3 years could tell you that a slump was round the corner. I don’t think he’s underachieving by any means, probably about par, but these embarrassing results and runs of form cannot continue and under Ralph they will.

Fair comment, there were a few times he dropped in and found some space and looked tidy (he’s a different type of player to Broja in that sense), but I just don’t think he has the threat in front of goal. Id be interested to see the 2 together actually. I think the space that Broja creates would really benefit Armstrong.

It’s why we go on stupid runs imo. We find a formula, it works, we’re great. Other teams suss said formula and it takes us 10-15 of trying the same thing, until we change it up. My honest opinion is that Ralph is a very good ‘coach’ on the training ground, has a clear idea of how he wants to play amd can coach the team to implement that. He’s a terrible tactician though and at this level, terrible tacticians get found out.

Here we go again. The squad was absolutely fine a month or 2 ago, no problems at all (other than maybe the keeper).

Largely agree, except I think Howe is equal, if not better. Especially based on recent performance anyway. And whilst he’s not pretty or a big name and one I personally wouldn’t want here, but Dyche is also equal to, and probably better. Given the only real argument to keep Ralph is because he ‘will keep us in the league woth no budget’, dyche has done that season after season with Burnley who have (other than maybe 1 or 2 players) a squad that is of championship quality. Either way, that list just goes to show that the “we couldn’t do better” or “name someone better” argument is complete rubbish.

The score doesn’t even reflect the performance or how bad it probably should have been. We could have no complaints if it was 10 and that isn’t even being pessimistic. Horrific performance. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the last we ever see of players like Bednerak in a saints shirt, to be fair.

Yes, it didn’t today because the keeper made some fantastic saves amd their striker missed some really good opportunities… like I said. It basically never happens in the premier league because it takes a really, really shit performance to lose by that amount. Hence why one 2 teams have lost 9-0 and we’ve done it twice.

how anyone could watch that game and come away from it with that summary, clearly has a screw loose.

Alexa, devalue any argument for XG in one post please.

He’s dropped off, but so had the whole team. Like today, the strikers were feeding off scraps, Broja has been feeding off scraps for weeks now, yet Twar calls him out continuously. Nothing said about Armstrong, who again today, looks way out of his depth.

We’ve got a mid table squad, who is currently mid table, but could, and on recent form form probably will, finish below mid table. We’ve got a squad that shouldn’t be losing 9-0 twice and having performances like today. Put it that way. Nothing to be confused about. Not sure why you’re mumbling on about Villa, but they will finish above us and probably will again next season (should nothing change).

Those start effectively every week and we’re mid table. So we’re performing to our level, nothing better maybe slightly worse come the end of the season (where’s our next win coming from?) I think there are many managers who could achieve the same with those said players.

Mate, I don’t really know what you’re trying to get at. we’ve lost 9-0 twice and today could have easily have been 10. Were actually lucky it’s not. That may be acceptable to you, but to me it’s not. No matter how you dress it.

Key word here. Very overrated imo.

Yes, in hindsight 20th was a stupid prediction. I’m happy to admit I’m on the pessimistic side, so he’s outperformed my expectations. But this is a squad with 3 England internationals and many others who were being raved about. Our squad isn’t as bad as everyone likes to make out when we’re on a bad run.

Fuck me, clearly we weren’t watching the same game 😂😂😂

I’m not ‘rimming’ villa. Lighthouse pointed out we’ll never be able to compete with their squad. I just pointed out that we were supposedly better than them. It was nonsense at the time, it’s still nonsense now. has Ralph done well this season. I’d say on par with what you’d expect with our squad in this league. had we not had the run of form after Christmas to the middle / end of feb, then it would be a poor one. Regardless, performances like today (and on 2 other occasions) worry me significantly. Especially given the fact we have one every season.

In short, no. Easily the worst performance I’ve ever seen (arguably by anyone). Forster the only player to come away with any Credit (he was fantastic). Another day, with another striker playing, and another keeper in goal, that is 10+. Just imagine if Lukaku was fit. Absolutely shambolic.

We were told, by someone with far greater knowledge (supposedly) than most, that our squad is better than Villa’s. People were raving about Salisu, JWP, KWP, Tino, Armstrong, Romeu etc. Only a few weeks ago. Now because we’re in a poor run, all of a sudden, our squad is shit again. if all our ambition is to stay up, then get Dyche or big in. It won’t be pretty, but we’ll end up roughly the same place and won’t face the absolute hammering each season. There are plenty of managers out there who/could would match what Ralph has achieved with us. I trust this new mob running the club, to find them.

Wrong on all accounts. saints lucky Werner can’t finish, or it would have been 10. chelsea unlucky Forster turned up. ref, had nothing to do.

It’s been happening for 3 seasons now. It won’t change under this manager.

Sorry I meant in the time he’s been in charge, he obviously is an upgrade on the Hughes / MoPo times. as for an upgrade, it’s a weak argument. Many managers out there, some will be an improvement some might not. Just like when Ralph took over, you won’t know unless you try.