OldNick

and about 5-8k of fans

its a 10-12m pound decision, I'm not surprised they haven't pulled the plug. Yet again the club rolled out long extended contract extensions that end up hamstringing us. Of course that was to protect us from him being poached by Barcelona and Real Madrid

He really got the fans excited and gave us a real lift

Sadly if you listen to the Totalsaints podcast a fan came on and said some ridiculous derogatory things about him being a parks footballer. This was last week, I hope the buffoon has now got it stuffed firmly down his throat

I liked the way we played yesterday, but that is so rare with the way RM style allows. If he would have played Tall Paul earlier i the season and been more proactive up the pitch Im sure most would be with him but his football is tedious and I'm sure all clubs know how to combat it as they play against the style regularly, against more skilful players.

My take, the 2nd goal by Salah was from the same ball that Beto had that was offside. The player passing was not pressed and it allowed Salah to run in unchallenged, THB playing him onside (a constant problem) When asked post match could he keep us up RM replied @of course I wouldn't be here otherwise' implying he could easily find a job elsewhere, he also had a sarky comment about the crowd cheering when AM went long saying that then Liverpool had the ball for 3 1/2minutes after. Well we played it short and the ball was in our net 10 seconds later. Tall Paul was a breath of fresh air, having someone who gave their centre backs a tough afternoon, and if we played the ball long could at least hold the ball up. Sadly he is now out for a month, and so back to having 2 shorties trying to vie with big strong defenders. I noticed the body language between Tall Paul and Rm was not warm when he left the pitch. He gave a lot of lift for the crowd and Im sure the Liverpool defence were relieved as his replacement did nothing

I think we need o come to terms with the case that RM is here for the season and will be left to get us back up next season. He has made some poor squad selections for the more important 6 pointers that have cost us. Hopefully he learns for us in future. The Bournemouth game was the worst IMO as they were nervous but we gave them a foothold and they grew. Much like Bristol City last season where he messed around with the team making lots of changes and we were awful

Especially as there hasnt been any update on Flynn that I have seen

I dont wish to get into a long drawn out conversation with you but, Gao left Semmens alone to run the club. In that period we comfortably stayed up and didnt have the debacle of the past seasons. We dont really know how the money spent has been allotted and whether there is a lien on the club. Gao would have spent had it not been for the Chinese government closing the ability to send money out.

In my opinion Gao was a better owner. Semmens said he had 3 offers for us and chose SR. I wonder if he now regrets what he has done to us....or probably doesn't care

Gallagher, he couldn't judge a marrow competition! He was an awful ref and now he is being paid for giving his crap opinions now

2 big calls gone against us , the disallowed goal toady and shirt pull v Leicester. Important turnings in crucial games

Even Pompey cant cheer us up like they usually do

I always was concerned that the new saviours after Gao were emperors new clothes, sadly my worries have come to pass

Have they lost 3 since his education

I dont know how hes know as I doubt he ever leaves Greggs

Im not watching the game and so reading the reports on here can be dangerous, but why oh why does he not put TP on. IMO his vanity project is more important to him than our survival. He can move on and enjoy his wealth whilst we have to endure a torrid future

If it is Drury as the commentator he will scream 'Martin' as the ball limply rolls along the ground

Lets get the Bournemouth recruitment team, money well spent as they seem to get a lot right, be it players or managers

Unfortunately vanity will stop this happening. Not only in attacking situations is his height helpful, defending corners and free kicks his height will also be a help. It is infuriating that RM seems determined not to give it a go. I understand his principles and thats all well and good but he is leaving about £50-60 million on the bench or sitting at home on 3 players that he hasnt really given a proper chance. Perhaps if they by mistake put Stephens on the back of their shirts he may play them ( i hasten to add that Im not anti Jack, just using him as an example)

I so want him to succeed but I do worry his vanity is more important to him than us. Pep saying such lovely things about his game can only make him more certain his way is the correct way. Im happy for him to play his way but pleeeeeeeeeease sometimes let the players express themselves a bit more and get the ball into the box earlier or shoot

Ron Davies wouldn't be picked by RM as Paine would not be allowed to cross a high ball, the same with RIckie. Tall Paul needs to be fed and then we can see if he can cut it. Its infuriating to have an asset (not just high ballsas he can hold the ball up) and not using it.

Usual entertaining fayre. Would be nice to have a little bit of niggle between them as they all agree. Need a bit of rival opinions to liven it up a bit lol. Very gentlemanly and very accommodating like Saints defence at a set play.

I saw a message from Cabbage face on Total saints podcast in the comments lastnight

Perhaps if the numbskull who puts him on for 5 minutes would allow the odd cross into the box we may see a better return. Wood would not score for us as by the time the ball comes in it doesn't make the centre of the box and is cleared as it is against RM principles to hang crosses in the the 2 dwarfs we have up front. Im still an advocate of AA and CA on each side with TP in the middle. The 2 on the wings can still help with midfield duties while TP occupies their defenders. If we try a high ball down the middle either of our current forwards cant compete, it is unfair to expect them to. I still go back to when he came on against Leicester, their defenders who were running around smoking cigars were all of a sudden in a right mess as he was strong and able to hold the ball up.