Golac's Cunning Stunts

Things are so bad I can't even be bothered to get worked up about it any more. No passion, no fight, no skill. I was spoilt having grown up in the Lawrie days when every team that came to the Dell had a fight on their hands. Things are so unenjoyable under Ralph and there doesn't seem any intention to change things. Hope I'm wrong because he won't be turning things round any time soon

Yeah Raphinha wouldn't improve our first eleven in any way 🤣

It's what's called life. There's a risk to everything. All you can do is weigh up pros. cons and adopt a probabilistic approach to things. eg how likely is it that we would have another long run of losses next season (likely if you look at Ralph's past track record), how likely is it that Ralph will make tactically poor decisions, play players out of position (likely) etc etc Then consider alternatives and see if the likelihood is they would do better. I'd quite like the Celtic manager if the board are reading this 🙂

That's a novel idea. You mean there are managers out there who adopt their tactics to the opposition?

LLLLDLWLDLL - only 3 of those games have been against top 6 You could describe that as "may not have had the best end of season" I'd say, coupled with similar runs in the recent past, it's sackable. I can only think we're too skint to pay him off.

You are correct, he did deserve another season. I'm absolutely sure Ralph does not.

I thought we were their reserves

The football manager algorithm must have alerted him to something. I wonder what :-;

I'd rather he was sacked in the dressing room right now. It's not like he'll be getting us another point this season anyway.

In all likelihood yes

Although to correct the OP. we didn't lose to Everton in that time. We did lose to Newcastle though. And there was a thumping vs Chelsea of course

That says all you need to know. That is damning.

why isn't it? Is there some law that says you can't bet against your own team? A team that pretty much never ceases to let you down 🙂 you should lighten up.

I don't see why? if it really is 250-1 it's well worth a small punt

that is actually worth a few quid

I'm hoping we ditch ralph in the summer mainly for the reasons you outline here. Yeah its always a risk to replace a manager but he says he is retiring season after next so really why wouldn't we get rid on that basis alone?

He has a weird obsession with Eddie Howe, Villa and Ralph. The first 2 can do nothing right, the last can do nothing wrong. Anybody can pull out stats to support any argument they want to make. In reality Howe isn't as bad as TWar makes out and Ralph isn't as good.

I'll grant you it can't have harmed VVD to have RK managing at the time - one of the best defenders to play the game. Highly debatable to say the current clown would have helped him much - he would probably start playing him at LB 🙂 He was already immensely talented and was a £70m player in all but PL experience. We gave him the platform to prove his credentials and he took that opportunity and never looked back.

Serious question for you - why do you persist in defending RH? In all my time as a supporter I have never known a manager who has the propensity to deliver such embarrassing results every season and for long runs of losses. I don't think the squad is bad - how does he keep putting out sides lacking even in basic tactics and fight? Surely it is time to roll the dice and get somebody else in.

ralph = always a chance of a fucking embarrassment

you do know you're allowed not to follow him or read what he says if it makes you wet your panties right?

biblical is good - don't forget we already had Jesus as our right back a few years ago

Almost definitely they have - JWP and Livra

When I saw the title of this thread I immediately thought of Ballie. What a special special player he was. The influence he had on the Saints team, even in the twilight of his playing days was immense. All one touch, clever, quick, always thinking 2 passes ahead. Made football look very simple = definition of a man at the top of his trade. What I wouldn't give to see Ballie play again.

How can you leave The Kat off that list