Saint Fan CaM

And that was...?

Yep, I'm of the same opinion in terms of being happy with our progress to date. You have posed a very valid question - will the same level of high expectation carry on with the new regime? Who knows - the first test will be in the summer I suspect. As far as negativity following the Cup exit is concerned, I think we need to break that down into two parts - (a) did the Manager/Club/Team throw the match or was it a case of a decent squad of players playing a gash game of football against a side who know wanted it more? (I blame the players), (b) in the bigger scheme of things, utilising an already depleted and thin squad on a Cup run when it is known that a good proportion may be needed in Brazil might be considered the wrong move. (I don't agree that our season ended when the Cup run ended and thinking otherwise is IMHO short-sighted).

I think the interesting thing with Morgan is his level of performance when he plays with either Wanyama or Cork. My feeling is he is better with Cork, because the role he adopts then suits him more....I.e. Cork seems to be the one that pushes forward more. Perhaps that role is less needed in French squad?

OK CB, lets get to the bottom of this. You're really angry because the likes of Frank, myself and a few others on here were optimistic that the success NC brought to the club to date MIGHT one day in the future also bring us a top 6 place and Champions league football? Is that correct?

Sorry, I missed something there...when did Grimsby reach the Prem with back to back promotions, invest heavily in a first class academy and court the attention of top FA officials in relation to the manner in which the club was being run?

Ah, I wondered how long it would take for Turkish to bite. See what I've learnt from the mongboard trolls such as you and your alter-ego CB is that to get noticed on here you've got to come up with an irritating hook that winds the trolls up. My little experiment worked...thanks for confirming that. LOL (experiment over now).

Don't hold your breath...mongboards thrive off the likes of CB and so you'll not see him getting infracted anytime soon despite his vitriolic bad tempered posts.

Yep, can't argue with that.

Are you aiming for some kind of mong-board Pulitzers Prize?!? This ^ completely...you're on a roll Frank. Such a shame CB has no comprehension of...well...anything seemingly. LOL

Troll on sunshine...have you taken your foot out of your mouth yet? Why don't you try finding something intelligent to say like Frank eh? I mean, you don't have to agree - that's fine, but you're really not doing yourself any favours acting like that. PS: I'll give you a clue - I couldn't care less about Cortese IF the team and the club in general continue to be successful. I know that doesn't fit with your warped mind, but that's the facts bud. LOL

Jeez, once again you've managed to hit the nail on head once again. CB unfortunately thinks too simply to see any kind of big picture.

I'll be honest and say I haven't a clue. I was just under the impression he was able to play for England under naturalisation rules?

He should switch over to England...he has the right to and would have a great shout at a place in the squad.

Err, hang on...does that mean our season is not over now and that there's still something to play for? Congrats to all four - brilliant achievement.

I hope he wins the case to be honest. Cynical dirty tackles to take out the player should never be seen at any level of the sport, let alone at the highest pro levels. These are so called players that really need to be eradicated from the game - players like Wes Brown for example who seem to survive week after week causing GBH on opponents.

What I love about these made up stories is they don't bother considering the possibility that SAINTS are in contention to keep hold of Shaw. Why would they I suppose.

I think there should be a poll Mods - will we get our stripes back next season - yes or no. My guess would be no.

Perhaps he was - or perhaps there's some misinterpretation going on where somebody has said sacked but meant 'constructively dismissed'? Who knows - but I for one have yet to be overwhelmed with optimism about the club's future under KL and her hockey-man. As I've said, time will tell.

So you have some form of proof that KL dipped into her handbag and funded Lovren personally right? Come on...spill the beans and tell us all about this wonderful personal gift bestowed on the club by KL because she wanted to interfere! LOL...I bet you'll have some lame excuse why you can't prove a thing. Think back - was Lovren brought into the club before or after Cortese left? And you can bait me as much you like with typical internet warrior words - I couldn't give a monkeys tit. BTW can't say I've ever heard of a Cult of Cortese, but if it did exist it would probably be highly successful - intelligent people do that kind of thing. LOL

Yep, I always expect a result. A win, draw or loss...and I'm never disappointed. There's positivity for you. (;

You see this is the stuff I don't get. I'm not excited by Krueger at all. What exactly is he - a first team guru mentor or a commercial wiz-kid? I just cannot imagine him making a significant positive difference to team-spirit and motivation - our team-spirit has been one of the positives all the while Cortese was at the helm...can it get better - I can't see it myself? And lastly, my understanding from the outset was that Marcus appointed Cortese because he trusted his old friend to grow the club - that has changed now because KL wanted her own man involved. Perhaps people should be asking why?

Far be it for me to defend him, but NC had full control of the club for FOUR years after KL owned the club. It's only after we remain in the Prem and need to invest further to achieve NC's ambitions that suddenly she wants her own man at the top table?? I can't say NC would necessarily have foreseen that, but even if he did why would he walk out until the dog's dinner was served to him? Sure he walked - but under the influence of new conditions being forced on him. You may think that we're better off without him - my position is that we don't know and probably will not until the summer, however IMO we were better off without KL's interference.

Not sure what you're saying there WC - he resigned sure, but that was because he disagreed with a policy that was forced on him. Most observers will agree that NC ran the Company in his own way, but achieved much success. We have to wait and see what the new Board members will achieve, however I predict there will be some more sobbing and wailing on here in the summer.

Well I can only state what I was told by someone with a contact in the club. NC was presented with the decision to appoint the hockey-man to the Board to 'oversee' matters for KL - he didn't agree with the approach, so after discussions failed, he resigned. He was not sacked and he did not leave entirely voluntarily.

Mmm, see I got a mention on that thread - can't see what the problem is/was TBH.