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Bree unfortunately is forever tarnished by being signed by Nathan Jones from his former club. I don’t think he’s been worse than some of the other options we’ve used at RB.

We’ll never know what the compensation was, but with Wednesday skint there was probably a deal to be made. £5m on a manager we want (if we did) or waste on Damion Downes??? Pure speculation but I’ve since wondered if perhaps it was clear Rohl wouldn’t commit to playing the club’s way. Even allowing for discounting Rohl there was no reason to appoint Still in May, rather than widen the search. Or anytime after in my book.

Rohl thought he had better options last May when we appointed Still. But didn’t. He was out of work when it was evident that Still was shit, but we left him in place too long. That may not be why he hasn’t ended up here, but our selection and timings have been diabolical

All true. Saints have drained the enthusiasm out of many. The World Cup - don’t give a shit to be honest, although admit that may change if Eng-ger-land make progress in knock out stages. Six nations - deserves its own thread. But final comment is that money looks like ruining rugby as well, notice the first game on a Thursday evening. Game prostituting itself for television.

Only the last three seasons ? I don’t think we’ve had a real leader on the pitch since Fonte (although VVD was shaping up quite well before he pissed off)

Alfie clearly going all out to be barred from the club, and take on martyr status with the fans. Or has another job lined up.

Human nature tends to see people believing in their own hype (or from others) and ability. Add that to a naivety of ‘youth’ or inexperience and there’s no way he’s turning the opportunity down. Blame rests with Spors, Rasmus et al.

This is my take as well, over promoted before ready for it. Decision to take Fellows off was - presumably- on him, but the real abuse should be for those who have put him - and us - in this position, and the gutless players. Have to wish Tonda well over the next week, he’s going to need it.

Ultimately the clear out for me is dependent on: which division we’re in, who the decision makers or owners are, and manager involved.

Thanks for posting that link. As a dinosaur wondered how you accessed it.

How or why did the manage it for six games or so ? It remains one of the greatest mysteries to man.

A cull on hipster beards wouldn’t go amiss. Studs in ears also, especially if diamond studs etc, fucking posers.

Dare we risk him again on Wednesday, Sunday ??

Probably sums it up nicely. And they won’t appoint someone who really knows what they’re doing as it will expose them.

Lump it forward quickly to Dowie , or piss around with at the back endlessly. That must be the cowpat or dog turd option someone mentioned on here recently. Are other tactics available still ?

Isn’t this exactly what Rasmus and co do ? Or at least claim to.

Seems pointless just dropping that link in here. Even if sacked at Spurs Frank will be linked with better and more prestigious jobs than mid-table Championship. People will point to the Danish and Brentford connection. But despite the passport, his time at Brentford will have given him firsthand insight into Rasmus being a knob. Interesting question from Frank though, which is the real one ? The organised team manager at Brentford or the bloke who was all at sea with Spurs ? Perhaps his time at Brentford was a success due to the structure (and recruitment) put in place by others (Giles). This isn’t meant to start a discussion on the merits of Frank - it’s irrelevant to us - but highlights the difficulty in assessing a manager/head coaches achievements at earlier clubs.

Agree, difficult to follow their logic, but intrigued as to why Nivea was overlooked after there had been obvious effort to bring him in.

On that basis, Trollope would have been elevated to interim when Still got the push. Which is what I was expecting (but as an interim only).

Why will they overlook Lallana again ?

Tim-nice- but -dim. His comment to the effect that results or league table didn’t matter was a sign where things were going. Then he was the one who was credited with bollocksing up the striker deal in 2022. But him or Wasmus? Not sure who was more damaging .

Anyone see who was in the Directors box today to see this display ? Rasmus, Spors, Dragan ?

I like your reasoning, I really do, but this is where I think the sentiment comes in, heart ruling head. Adkins was great for us at the time. But time has moved on. He’s had more ‘downs’ than ‘ups’ since leaving. When he was here last time he had an ambitious squad eager to climb the league. These fuckers ??? Will the players respect him here now ? That’s questionable no matter how he has fans on his side. As Lord Duckhunter points out the comparison with O’Neill at Celtic just doesn’t stand up.

Won’t be heard very often then.

Again.