Morse

Sounds like we're getting our ducks in a row, with the mention of Middlesborough connections on the 'independent panel'. Possible legals, or just ammo to blunt their attack.

I was on my evening paper-round delivering the Echo when I heard he signed. Hope he makes a complete recovery.

I voted 'Syrup'. But on reflection why would anyone choose such a weird looking hair piece? There's something 1970's dinner-lady about it.

Its Parsons who should be sacked. Completely fumbled the situation.

I dont buy this 'he embarrassed the club' thing. Nobody outside of Southampton and Middlesbrough gives a shit about this. Once next season is underway it will be old news. Tonda is our best chance of promotion next season, why change?

He's been successful (apart from the amateurish espionage) IF he still commandes the backing of the players I think he should stay. Sacking him would be shooting ourselves in the foot. Nobody beyond Saints fans will remember this spying in 6 months time.

Parsons needs to go. Tonda was stupid, but Parsons is CEO and he should have dealt with the situation a lot, lot better from the off. Letting Middlesborough get a head of steam up in the press unoppossed, and influence the EFL unopposed and trying to appeass Gibson. For the only time ever I wish we had little Nicolas Cortesse back as CEO, he would not have been played like Parsons and we would still be going to Wembley. On another note we must talk about compensation for the fans: Season ticket renewals half price. 25/26 memberships, all 26/27 tickets half price. The club should factor it in as another 'penalty'.

Could work the other way. Most neutrals think our punishment was harsh, and in mitigation Tonda did put his hands up, so the FA make decide we've suffered enough. 12 month suspended penalty. (But who knows, I'm passed trying to second guess these kangaroo courts)

If Tonda still has the backing and respect of the dressing room we would be stupid to sack him. But that's a big 'if'. He has let them down big time.

Tonda/Spores need to go for trying this stunt in the first place. Parsons needs to go for fucking admitting it. Incompetence.

Apart from the disproportionate penalty. Why the fuck have Middlesborough been put through???? Either Hull go up unopposed or Middlesborough should play Wrexham

You would hope

I think we're all in danger of getting as obsessed as Gibson with this issue. We're not getting thrown out, we will be fined, we may get a points deduction for next season. Meanwhile buy your tickets, book your travel and look forward to WEMBLEY!!

Aren't they one of the same?

The recent statement from Middlesboro i think is more about positioning for their inevitable legal action against Saints, than any belief the EFL will do what they want.