revolution saint

I feel like I'm repeating myself but, out of interest, who would you appoint?

Wow, you need to take some meds and calm down.

Agree. It's probably the least worst and least riskiest of the realistic candidates. Not massively inspiring but none of the others are either and, as you say, the squad is probably a better fit for Marsch than anyone else.

Jesse Marsch has never been the same since Rick Springfield nicked his girlfriend.

Out of interest, who would you appoint?

From what I recall the three names in the frame when we sacked Jones were Marsch, Jones and Steve Cooper so Marsch wouldn't be surprising. Whoever takes over is on a hiding to nothing now - I can't see anyone decent and in a job wanting to come here, and I can't see anyone decent and not in a job wanting to come here either. Marsch wouldn't be a particularly inspiring appointment and I'm sort of getting fed up with teams that have pressing as their hallmark. I'd quite like a manager who focussed on playing football a bit as well but beggars can't be choosers and all that.

Just seen the stats for the game (sorry if already covered) 41% possession and two shots on target against 10 men. Oh and 150 less passes than Wolves. That’s shocking.

And that's Nathan's father in law!

Ha, I was there when Branfoot was manager. I stayed after games and protested the same as many others. I'm not calling you plastic for wanting Jones gone, in fact I don't really care what you feel either way. You asked a question and I answered it. Do I want Jones gone? Absolutely. Could I bring myself to actually want to see us lose? No.

I can see what you're getting at but have you ever seen saints concede and be anything other than pissed off? Have you ever celebrated a defeat? Seriously, have you ever walked into the stadium and wanted Saints to lose? When we've scored have you been disappointed ever? If you're a saints fan you can't do anything other than want them to win. Sure, on an intellectual level you can see a silver lining but on an emotional level? No, I can't think of anyone except the most plastic of fans who would take a defeat when they're at the game or even watching on TV. I guess about the only time I might be tempted is if we were losing and the prospect of a really heavy defeat could tip the scales but even then I would find it hard.

I'm definitely looking forward to the game and we've got a few players that I really want to see do well. For the first time in ages we appear to have players that can actually beat their man - Alcaraz, Sulemana and Edozie all seem capable of going both sides and I think we've really lacked that. We haven't had a big presence in the box for quite a while either so I'm looking forward to seeing Onuachu after a proper week of training. Orsic is still a mystery even though he's been here a month or so. There's a lot to look forward to. I hope we put out a decent side and the players do what Jones tells them to do. Not because I think he's a genius but if he fails then I don't want him having an excuse and blaming the players. More than anything I want to see a win and a good performance where we create chances. The manager situation will take care of itself; I don't like him and so far he hasn't done anything to suggest that he can turn things around but I'm getting a bit fed up of concentrating on him solely.

I thought the presser was OK, nothing special but nothing to get too worked up over either. It's points and performances that matter anyway. I'd like to see: Bazunu KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud JWP - Lavia - Alcaraz A Armstrong - Mara - Sulemana Put A Armstrong in simply because he's not bad at pressing and could set the tone for the performance. I'd probably leave Onuachu on the bench because I'm not sure he'll be fit enough for 90 mins and would rather he come on towards the end of the match. If KWP isn't fit then Bree I suppose.

To be honest that sounds like a load of bollocks. The financial part is fine and to an extent governance (although not sure how that would be measured) but fan engagement and equality standards don't really have anything to to with sustainability.

The funny thing is that he got a photo of himself blown up for everyone to see, and then got a photo taken of him walking past the photograph of himself.

That's plain weird. It's not even a photo of a team celebrating - it's just him. He does appear increasingly more barmy the more we learn about him.

Not only that but I'm sure I read that the Onuachu money came directly from him, or at least an assurance he'd foot the bill. He must see that there's only one way this club is headed if nothing is done soon.

There's probably some stats that show tackles and ball recoveries - I guess it's that. One of my problems with Jones is that he talks all about what he wants from the team (aggression, front footed etc etc) but it's simply not evident. He can talk all day long about what he wants his teams to do but if they're not doing it then it's worthless cheap talk. There was a bit in the clip where he was miked up and shouting to players to enjoy it etc etc - you can't tell someone that, you have to create an environment to enjoy it. It's akin to telling a depressed person to cheer up.

Would you say that statistically he's the best imposter in Europe though?

on the plus side it does suggest that Orsic has a decent command of English.

Players absolutely need to take a lot of blame for the situation. If they can play like they did against Man City and then not show anything close to that commitment in any of the other games then that's down to them as much as NJ. I can't see NJ lasting and I don't like him anyway but whoever comes in needs to be a good man manager first and foremost. Personally I think that's what makes great managers anyway - tactics, formations, style etc are important but if you can't get the players on board and winning first and second balls then it doesn't really matter what philosophy the manager has. He may be different in real life than he is in interviews but NJ comes across as the type of person I'd hate to work under - erratic, inconsistent and frankly a bit unstable. It's like he read a book on being a good manager but didn't understand it. Sure I saw Jacob Tanswell saying he was going to be doing an article in The Athletic about the game yesterday - it's not up yet, wonder if there's anything going on to cause him to hold fire on it?

Yeah, I agree. I accepted relegation a couple of weeks ago so I'd rather give it to Selles and look for a manager in the summer. Only worry is that SR appointed Jones in the first place so I don't have much confidence they'll get it right at second time of asking. Jones has to go though - he's clueless and probably the only one who believes the guff he comes out with.

I guess when you're being called an idiot he probably feels entitled to have a village all his own.

You talking about Jones or Lyanco?

I think everyone has missed something here. Onuachu will probably be playing CB.

Strange. I'm probably in a minority but I don't think DCC has been all that great, especially considering all the hype and several windows of people clamouring for him. Don't think he's awful but I was expecting a bit more out of him. Having said that, he's better than Lyanco and Bednarek. If anything it's Bednarek that needs match fitness and to get up to speed.