alpine_saint

My compliments to St. Chalet for taking moderate action against the poster who is by a long margin the most abusive on the site. I am guessing Gunnery is WindmillArm in disguise. Puel is not only a cheap appointment (everthing about the club stinks "cheap" this season); he is also a "malleable" appoinment - there to do the boards bidding which is to put bought and Academy players in the shop window and sell for massive profit. I perceive NO footballing strategy at the club any more. Last time we had such a patsy manager was Poortvilet under Lowe. Interestingly, to me there is no longer a difference in club strategy compared to when Voldemort was in charge. Times have sadly changed at SMS.

Voted "In", but full of doubt. I dont like the statement he's made about not being so bothered about signing anyone in January because he prefers to work with the current players. I can live with a season of consolidation/mediocrity, but I think we are staring down the gun-barrell of relegation if this is the case. The other clubs will pull their socks up, and we will continue to plod along. I will cross my fingers we dont get relegated, but if there is no upturn in our fortunes I will be looking to a change in the summer. I do not expect us to make the EFL Cup final, which by then would be the only thing that could save him, imo...

And I really couldnt give a big, brown, steaming shiny one about your assessment of my opinion. As a Saints fan from afar and near as often as possible, I am entitled to an opinion. Puel does not inspire or motivate me with his interviews or pressers, so I have my strong doubts he manages to get to the players

According to Graham Poll it was the correct decision from Dean. Somewhat allarmed at his Spurs- reffing record though..

As far as I am concerned this is down to Les Reed and KL failing to support their new manager in the transfer market properly. Last summers business was a total joke. Puels motivation and tactics probably arent helping.

Another choker ?

Tough on Yoshi..

Absolutely nothing new to add the discussion here; all been said a 1000 times. Sad that we still arent allowed to comment on the present situation and should still be stuck in a pink-tinged state of eternal gratitude because of events 8 years ago.

What point are you tring to make ? I would like to have seen a little deeper analysis, like goals scored and conceeded. Without it, I perceive we are tighter at the back, but havent got a Scooby's about how to win games.

I dont want Jose to go, but I want this resolved either way. Couldnt care less the exact figure we get. He came back with a different mindset after the Euros, and he hasnt played as well this season, imo. A shame his Saints career looks set to end on a sour note.

Sorry, Dunc, I think yesterday's J-Rod goals will be used by the board as an excuse NOT to get the chequebook out next month. We may even get a few "told you so" comments in the press. Only time will tell if it will be justified.

Oh, I enjoyed that Really pleased for J-Rod, hope his confidence got a massive boost; he could now turn out to be pretty fundamental to how this season pans out. Lovely backheel from Boufal and play from Davis for our second.

A midfielder ? Claude Puel appears to be the second coming of Burley more and more by the minute...

Utterly dull. The perfect kit for us.

Puel needs to go. Reed needs to learn some humility too. He isnt a footballing god who knows it all.

71% posession, 4 shots on target. F**king incredible

It never really scored for points and now its just tedious, especially from CB Fry who tries to get a rise with every post I make.

Anticipating all the "Its a good point, on another day..." posts from the HCs at FT.

J-rod has to be replaced.

nah, not a popcorn fan. Might get a tray of nachos though.

Yeah, whatever arsehole

I've been lurking, killing time until I leave for the cinema.

Clueless dogmatic tw*t in the mould of George Burley.