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Not sure if that was aimed at me but I listened to the whole thing.

His press conference was atrocious. The negative body language on show. Sounded very defensive. He flip flopped between being critical of the fans and then trying to soften his comments. Negative atmosphere… I understand why… not helpful. Then the random bit about some guy behind the dugout shouting abuse after the second goal and having to stop the players responding. What was that about? Unnecessary. He didn’t need to share that. He could’ve said that there were some passionate fans behind the dugout and that he loves the passion. He’s told the players they need to show the same passion and win these people over. The wheels are coming off his press conferences and post match comments now he’s under some pressure. I do see similarities with Jones. He seemed really pissy like it was all a bit of a bother to him to have to speak to the media. I started off a little hesitant about his appointment but he won me over with some articulate speeches/interviews. He’s losing it though. It’s a worrying sign.

I think you mean ‘restlessness’. Things certainly aren’t restful because we’ve have to endure crap football, crap decisions off the field and gaslighting nonsense of years. It’s not the fans who made Martin speak a load of worrying rubbish yesterday and other days. I liked him. It doesn’t take long to see that something is clueless though when they consistently say weird or worrying things. It’s this more than anything else that erodes my confidence in him.

It’s the arrogance and deluded, gaslighting comments that will finish him. He’s no better than Nathan Jones. He thinks he can gaslight us into thinking we played well yesterday. What standards is he setting for the players. KWP had the decency to sound pissed off but he’ll get in the changing room and be told he made his manager proud. They’ll have zero respect for that. We’ve also had other gems: -wouldn’t concede as many with Downes playing - multiple confessions to picking the wrong team -proud of a performance in a 4-1 loss -conceding lots of goals ‘won’t happen again’ (then happening a lot) Clueless. Nigel Adkins proved it was possible to play possession football and be able to defend. As did Burnley last year.

Matt Taylor of Rotherham (and previously Exeter) would be better. Heard and saw a lot of him when he was Exeter manager. Very pragmatic. Honest. Worked wonders with limited resources.

So would I.

The manager has chosen to make Jack Stephens a key member of the group due to his leadership attributes. It’ll be so awkward if he has to backtrack on that…

Stephens is our captain. With all these CB options, he’ll have to end up playing.

I have an innovative suggestion for those that are moaning about the forum (or all of them in general)- don’t listen to them. Simple. Those that want to, can. I won’t charge for this advice.

Come on people! This is a fresh start. Let’s be positive until we have things to moan about. Martin and Jason make me feel more positive than some people that have been running around his club in the recent past.

I’m not sure what people expect? This early on in the season with a new team in charge, there’s not lots to ask that hasn’t already been said in interviews. If you want to ask a question, go. That’s what I did.

I’m not sure what to ask. 1. What hair product does R Martin use? 2. Are we expanding the stadium soon? 3. Which member of staff is driving Alex McCarthy to Crystal Palace? 4. Can we have a free drink like when Ralph first arrived? Any preference?

I’m going

People need to calm down. £30m is a fair price for JWP. I’m sorry but he’s really not THAT good. Sentiment over reason here.

Snarky much. I spent all last year saying he was over hyped. I just don’t post on here very often. Some people post every thought on here. I tend to read what others think more than give my opinion. Some people (like yourself) don’t seem to like a counter view to your own or jump to conclusion. It’s possible to have a counter opinion and a forum is a place for opinions.

Totally agree with this. Personally, I feel he’s over hyped on here. Without his free kicks, I don’t feel he’s the level some people seem to think he is. He is also NOT a leader. Since he’s been captain we’ve had really poor on field leadership. His comments at the end of the season were also baffling. He spoke in a way that suggested he had no hand in anything. Players in different groups etc. He’s a nice guy and I like him but he has his flaws. I know people won’t like me saying that but football is all about opinions. He loved Selles and his time as manager. Says a lot to me. He should’ve been cross. He’s not a born winner. He is linked to the rot that’s set in over the last few years. I don’t want him as captain this year. I wish him well and it’s sad to see him go due to his long ties with the club but that’s heart over head.

Roy Hodgson to advise Selles for the rest of the season? I mean, I’m clutching because the situation is so desperate.

Spoke to Rasmus afterwards and asked what ‘doing things his way (Jones) meant. Rasmus said he wants to play quick on transitions and to get the ball forward quickly. I said I hope that doesn’t mean long ball. He said no it doesn’t. I mentioned that the style he wants to play seems to be the exact thing he’s been saying all along (front footed) so it doesn’t sound any different. I was really impressed that Rasmus took whatever questions. He even asked a fan what team he wanted to see and also said the comments people were making about Bednarek were a little unfair (Janny AB’s disrespectful comments when he went on loan were pointed out)

Fair play for them staying around and answering questions at the end. Feel pleased I could say what I wanted

I am a season ticket holder. They had a section to write a question (if you wanted to ask one).

This is the challenge

Received my invitation today

Are we being too harsh? He had a 50% win ratio until recently 🤣

£100m spent this year yet Janny B (I know) and Walcott get minutes. In other completely unrelated news, I just can’t work out where it’s going wrong.

Did Nathan Jones used to manage Luton? He’s kept that very quiet.