Tonda Eckert

[Lighthouse]

2 minutes ago, trousers said:

Lampard singling out us as a threat in his post match interview.... We're playing well but surely too far adrift of Coventry...?!

TBH I’m supporting Coventry in every game they play. Them thumping everyone they play, except us obviously, is in our best interests. They can run away with the league, I don’t care, but tonight they did us a big favour in keeping second place within reach.

[saintant]

1 hour ago, sockeye said:

We only have this guy until he returns to his own galaxy.

[Nordic Saint]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

Lampard singling out us as a threat in his post match interview.... We're playing well but surely too far adrift of Coventry...?!

I agree. Coventry are too far ahead now, even if we do the double over them, but I think we can finish runners-up and if we can keep Eckert next season, we'll stay in the Premier League. That sort of success would make it very hard to hang onto him though, which would be gutting as I've been waiting for a manager like him my whole life as a Saints fan.

[Secret Site Agent]

[HarvSFC]

Happy to admit that I was completely wrong about Eckert. Transformed the team over the international break. We did to Leicester and Charlton what Bristol City, Hull etc. did to us earlier in the season.

It has been years since we played with such intent and dominance going forward. I would say it predates SR. It's not because we've just found our scoring boots all of a sudden either. Our movement up the pitch and passing is now a lot quicker and unpredictable and we were dragging the Leicester defence all over the place. Whereas, under Still we were very static, players would kill the ball dead and others off the ball would stand still and get marked out of the game. Our forwards were shooting in congested boxes, whereas now they're getting time in the opposition box. He's also getting the best out of Fellows and Azaz who didn't become bad players overnight after joining us, while he also seems to be getting some joy out of Armstrong as a centre forward, when he's seemed like a blunt force when played upfront for a few years now.

Can't not give him the job now. 3 points off fourth. Today's performance was so complete. Up the Saints.

[HarvSFC]

Happy to admit that I was completely wrong about Eckert. Transformed the team over the international break. We did to Leicester and Charlton what Bristol City, Hull etc. did to us earlier in the season.

It has been years since we played with such intent and dominance going forward. I would say it predates SR. It's not because we've just found our scoring boots all of a sudden either. Our movement up the pitch and passing is now a lot quicker and unpredictable and we were dragging the Leicester defence all over the place. Whereas, under Still we were very static, players would kill the ball dead and others off the ball would stand still and get marked out of the game. Our forwards were shooting in congested boxes, whereas now they're getting time in the opposition box. He's also getting the best out of Fellows and Azaz who didn't become bad players overnight after joining us, while he also seems to be getting some joy out of Armstrong as a centre forward, when he's seemed like a blunt force when played upfront for a few years now.

Can't not give him the job now. 3 points off fourth. Today's performance was so complete. Up the Saints.

[Saint Fan CaM]

On 24/11/2025 at 00:23, Saint Fan CaM said:

The more I think about the game, the more I truly believe Eckhert absolutely schooled Jones. He knew exactly how Jones was going to set up his team and knew exactly how best to utilise our players to achieve a result, although I doubt even he could have expected such a fantastic result. Recognising that AA’s experience and ability could be utilised by dropping back and feeding others was a stroke of genius. Faster transition of the ball forwards was something we’ve been crying out for but thought the players were not capable of - they clearly are but needed the coaching to unlock that ability. Tuesdays game will be telling, but my money is on Eckhert finding a way for us to win or at the very least draw.

Called it. Eckhert’s the real deal.

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[whelk]

I’m getting a tattoo

[Fabrice29]

1 hour ago, CSA96 said:

Scienza just got asked about Eckert on Sky: 

It's the decision of the big guys but we are happy with Tonda. He's doing a great job and he's a great character as well. Who can do better than four wins in four games? Give the man the job.

 

1 hour ago, LegalEagle said:

THB was also full of praise for Tonda. Just give him the job

We should be appointing a manger the players don’t like ffs 

1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said:

The long pause before answering questions may be down to processing the question in a second language 

Not something he was doing five years ago in fairness. I think he’s just trying to be thoughtful now he knows he’s in the top job and people are listening.

 

[goodymatt]

Do do do, let’s all do the Tonda!

[Convict Colony]

Coventry are the Leicester from last time we were in this league, front running but I expect a downturn and injuries to begin playing a part.