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And now hes considering employing Joe Hart. I’m very surprised hes still here, tbh....

Left with a real sinking feeling from this interview. I reckon the only way we will be free from Reed's reverse-Midas touch, Krueger's non-sensical PR bullshine and Gao's hands-off-for-God-knows-what ownership, will be relegation. Just like getting He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named out was only possible with administration. Maybe we should have hoped to go down this season....

Are we a PL club in our own right with our own demography and fan-base to entertain and fullfil the ambitions thereof ? Or are we now some "pump-priming" insitution to help build football in China ?

Looks better now I've realised Nivea Man has missed out and is probably sobbing at home..

This 2nd part is a disaster. He reiterates we are a small club. Infers we should be grateful Gao takes no money out and therefor is "investing". So where has the post-Carillo VVD-sale money gone (50m) ? He uses the "privacy" issue to avoid the questions about the plans and why Gao bought the club. I dont read anywhere tha Gao is interested in the success of our team

"Katharina never had to answer those questions" What an oily c**t..

I am guessing Southgate has just pushed Betrand out of the SMS door with this decision (if there was any doubt anyway..) C**t. I hope he loses all 3 games.

Dildo Bros...

No Betrand and no McCarthy on standby. Southgate is a big-club b*tch...

For all you guys pooh-poohing my speculation, I seem to recall the same dismissive type of codswallop being written over the likes of Toby signing or not. Dont forget who will be leading the discussions with Hughes. Our resident expert of the reverse-Midas touch...

You reckon Everton wont try to poach Hughes at the 11th hour ? I wouldnt be so sure. If Hughes isnt appointed Saints manager in the next 24 hours, I reckon something is afoot.

A few doses of Novichok will probably help... On another subject, any England fan that goes to watch live is totally cracked in the head. I'd rather stand in the central square of Baghdad waving my tackle about...

Dont agree with that at all. Left over momentum from the reall whirlwind that came into the club. Markus and Cortese.

Good post.

Adam tried really hard to put Krueger on the spot, but ultimately failed. Lip-service to the issue of accountability. Trying to blame the VVD situation. Clearly everyone who wants to leave will be allowed to. No light at the tunnel whatsoever. And, most worryingly : "When Sadio Mane came and he told us he wanted to be the best football player in the world he truly believed that. He came and played his two years and he went and now he’s playing in the Champions League final. We allowed that pathway and we were an important part of that and we should be proud of that but we got away from that. Maybe our ambition made us reach for a pathway that wasn’t ours. " I see business as usual at SMS next year. And the target is only mid-table. Gonna be another toughie...

sad as ever...

Considering the behaviour of the Marseille team and the fans that I witnessed, having closely watched their Europa League SF against Red Bull Salzburg over 2 legs, I have to say Marseille is the PERFECT place for him. Dont let the door hit your arse on the way out, you useless little c**t.

Just what did Puel and Mope do to these players ? FFS.

Yep. And we need an early start. I am hoping that Gao gets rid of Reed and Krueger this week.

Largely agree, but wouldnt let Austin or Long go without being certain replacements are lined up

Aha. All going according to plan, then....

Has there even been a statement released since he took over, directly addressing the fanbase ??

Do we go for it, or play defensively ??? Tough question

For me its his if he wants it. What a breath of fresh air and transformation hes made. Puel and Mope can only dream of having big hanging balls like him. Nevertheless, while Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker skulk in the back office, I fear another "clever" principle/phillosophical appointment will be made.

1. Replace Reed and Krueger. I'd also like to see Frau Liebherr take more of a back seat or sell her remaining stock. This season must never happen again. 2. Appoint new manager for next season - for me its Sparky's if he wants it (bit worried about the a Wenger rumour I heard, for me he's like Puel and Mope just that hes used to a better standard of players) 3. Hold a detailled discussion with each of this seasons distracted / underperformers. Sell / cancel contract on all those where its clear they cannot / will not rejoin the fold. No effort to be made to convince troublemakers or waverers.. 4. Start rebuilding from the back (replace Forster, new CBs, LB/RB if needed, etc., moving forwards. Just like Pardew did.