saints-til-i-die

How often does a favourite ever get appointed? Not very often I would say! Hope so this time. ZOLA? No way!

Tisdale has actually rejected offers to move before now. He stated he wanted to complete the job he was doing at Exeter. My friend is an Exeter fan and says that Tisdale is adored at Exeter where he has worked miracles (2 promotions and not PAID money for a layer for years). They also play attractive football and gave us a game. Do you not think that somebody who has achieved miracles on a budget of ZERO money would not be able to work wonders with the resources we have? Apparently Tisdale had a long conversation with Cortese after their defeat at St Mary's last season and Cortese praised him for his achievements and the way we have played - words from Tisdale's mouth to the Exeter fans I have been told. I'm not sure myself whether he would be great or not, but he would not necessarily be a bad choice. To just assume that he would not be good enough because he hasn't moved on is to not have all the facts. Having said all this, Tisdale is currently enjoying lots of freedom at Exeter to manage how he wants. Would he be willing to switch to a different style here if he was approached....? Who knows who will be appointed. Just please not DOWIE or ZOLA!!!!!!

Shame it won't be Nigel Pearson...think we let that one slip by us...

These post match reports are getting a bit repetitive now (Burley anyone?) It's all good and well to say this is what will happen and we have to find ways to counter other teams determination when they play us etc etc etc.. but isn't that what the manager should be doing? Coming up with ways to do this...rather than keep saying it needs to be done? These post match reports are getting a bit repetitive now (Burley anyone?) It's all good and well to say this is what will happen and we have to find ways to counter other teams determination when they play us etc etc etc.. but isn't that what the manager should be doing? Coming up with ways to do this...rather than keep saying it needs to be done? These post match reports are getting a bit repetitive now (Burley anyone?) It's all good and well to say this is what will happen and we have to find ways to counter other teams determination when they play us etc etc etc.. but isn't that what the manager should be doing? Coming up with ways to do this...rather than keep saying it needs to be done? Sorry, had I said that already? I think I'm doing it now

I would sat that we are either: a) Cursed b) Never prepared properly for the start of the season. I will let you decide the more likely...

Considering a team like Exeter City haven't PAID for a player for about 6 years shows that you don't have to spend lots just to produce a team capable of functioning in League 1. So the argument that 3-4mill spent just got us up to the standard of the other league 1 sides is a bit far fetched to say the least. The money we have already spent should be MORE than enough to get us promoted from this league. It now comes down to other factors...

I think people need to judge him at L1 level. Obviously we will not be signing the same calibre of player that we are used to seeing. We have to lower our expectations now. People will need to accept this sooner rather than later. He had a fairly good game - especially as it was his first game!

Awful right back. Good centre back IMO

MCG may have scored a few goals last year, but how many chances did he fluff. Remember early in the season when we were playing good football and creating chances but could not finish them?? One of those who could not finish them was MCG. Surely if a striker scores 15goals for example but has an average of 3 or 4 excellent chances per game, that's not a very good rate. Is it?

I was impressed with what Alan Pardew had to say. I can't wait for the exciting times ahead (hopefully!)

Did he actually say this? I can't remember him mentioning that. I did hear an interview on Saturday with Oldknow (Solent) and he was asked whether they would be looking for a manager or a continental style set up and he said BOTH! He said they want a manager and will then review the structures that exist to SUPPORT the manager and cited physios, coaches etc...but did not mention a DoF. I don't think the term DoF should be used synonymously with the idea of a continental style set-up - it could merely include features of (coaching side etc etc). The main point is, I think people should be very careful when reading reports and actually look at the words that are printed or spoken and to not report them back on here differently!!!! It's like Chinese whisperes...

I heard that Strachan was there to see a physio for a slipped disc in his back. Not sure how accurate this is, but it's a possibilty so lets not get carried away. Personally I don't think it will be him. I wouldn't mind P.Taylor or Coppell actually. They would be good selections IMO. Also someone mentioned Sean O'Driscoll would be nice too.

Just proves how people mis-read things and start making comments. If you actually read the story is does indeed say he HASN'T been offered a contract! I wish people would just take the time to read things carefully! haha

Don't slate Crouch - that's disgraceful. He's put more money into this club than anyone else! Who appointed Nigel Pearson? I find these comments totally unfair.

I pray to god this hasn't all been a major hoax. A seriously concerned Saints fan