Tonda Eckert

[Starksj1995]

Lose tomorrow think he could be gone 

[Mr X]

1 hour ago, Starksj1995 said:

Lose tomorrow think he could be gone 

How would they spin that and have any credibility left? What's that now 3 or 4 Duff managers they've appointed? 

[Harry_SFC]

8 minutes ago, Mr X said:

How would they spin that and have any credibility left? What's that now 3 or 4 Duff managers they've appointed? 

They don't have any credibility left anyway, it's long gone. 

[Mr X]

3 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

They don't have any credibility left anyway, it's long gone. 

True but surely this is last chance saloon for them!?? 

[SambaMaverick]

1 minute ago, Mr X said:

True but surely this is last chance saloon for them!?? 

Last orders in last chance saloon, I make it. I've just booked an Uber to the afters and pulled a tactical chunder in the loos.

[Mr X]

It's like everything is going swimmingly in Sport republic world they honestly probably think Rasmus and co are doing a fantastic job and that we are going to shoot up the table any second now! Even now they probably still believe Eckhart is the answer! 🤦‍

Edited Tuesday at 21:41 by Mr X

[Starksj1995]

18 minutes ago, Mr X said:

How would they spin that and have any credibility left? What's that now 3 or 4 Duff managers they've appointed? 

They don’t but after all the negativity chanting Saturday lose wendsday he could well be gone 

[Turkish]

There is no way on earth we can possibly lose tomorrow. An experienced manager doesn’t get results 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

54 minutes ago, Mr X said:

How would they spin that and have any credibility left? What's that now 3 or 4 Duff managers they've appointed? 

Damion Duff, last of Shelbourne?

[Holmes_and_Watson]

43 minutes ago, Mr X said:

True but surely this is last chance saloon for them!?? 

The saloon has closed, the mine tapped out, the railroad diverted and even the tumbleweed choose better ghost towns to visit. That's where SR are. 🙂

[saintant]

2 hours ago, Starksj1995 said:

Lose tomorrow think he could be gone 

Agree. I don't see how they can let him prepare the team for the Pompey game if we lose tomorrow.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

23 minutes ago, Turkish said:

There is no way on earth we can possibly lose tomorrow. An experienced manager doesn’t get results 

No they don't. Which is why our next manager is to be a Mrs Weber. She's from Leipzig, and once passed their training ground. That makes the baby she is carrying a definite tactical genius, with the near complete level of inexperience that makes for the perfect SR candidate.

The, as yet, unnamed baby, will be supported by assistant managers initially from midwifery, and then from a rolling group from those in the toddler play group.

[Galway saint]

1 hour ago, saintant said:

Agree. I don't see how they can let him prepare the team for the Pompey game if we lose tomorrow.

He won’t see out the season but I can’t see them sacking him now.

They will give him the January window,  bring in a few players he has no say in that don’t improve the team, results will continue to be poor and then they will sack him. 

Following that they will appoint an experienced old head we have never heard of from one of the European leagues ( perhaps the Greek league this time) to shepherd us to the end of the season. 
 

 

[HKsaint]

1 hour ago, saintant said:

Agree. I don't see how they can let him prepare the team for the Pompey game if we lose tomorrow.

It will take time for them to find another manager worse than him.

[Badger]

7 hours ago, HKsaint said:

It will take time for them to find another manager worse than him.

Nivea, Garner ? They’re already jostling for position. 

[Starksj1995]

42 minutes ago, Badger said:

Nivea, Garner ? They’re already jostling for position. 

No

chance they would be appointed 

[coalman]

Just now, Starksj1995 said:

No

chance they would be appointed 

Rasmus "Hold my beer"

[Saint_clark]

Can we get Nigel Adkins in for the Pompey game please.

[Midfield_General]

11 hours ago, saintant said:

Agree. I don't see how they can let him prepare the team for the Pompey game if we lose tomorrow.

Nah. If they're going to get rid, it will be after Pompey. They're cowards, and they know they'll need him as the fall guy during and after the derby, otherwise all the heat will be on them and no-one else. Then after we lose on Sunday, they can sack him to keep the heat off for another week or two before giving it to Lallana or Dream Academy to guide us seamlessly to the actual relegation. 

[West Dean FC Legend]

I have not posted much recently, I mean it is a bit pointless because literally nothing changes, but I did listen to the manager pre-match for the Sheffield United game and I've never really listened to one entirely....is it me, and I am a twit who mainly doesn't know too much about football or how it works, but does he sound like he doesn't know what to say or basically what he is talking about.

If he is like that with the players when we aren't about then no wonder they don't work very hard or do what they are supposedly asked.

If he is genuinely like this he needs to be removed from the job now.

I orginally typoed this as 'post-match' but I don't think I could face that at all...

Edited yesterday at 09:43 by West Dean FC Legend

[austsaint]

18 minutes ago, West Dean FC Legend said:

I have not posted much recently, I mean it is a bit pointless because literally nothing changes, but I did listen to the manager pre-match for the Sheffield United game and I've never really listened to one entirely....is it me, and I am a twit who mainly doesn't know too much about football or how it works, but does he sound like he doesn't know what to say or basically what he is talking about.

If he is like that with the players when we aren't about then no wonder they don't work very hard or do what they are supposedly asked.

If he is genuinely like this he needs to be removed from the job now.

I orginally typoed this as 'post-match' but I don't think I could face that at all...

You’re on the right track.  TE is a mixture of Still. Selles and Jones.   Thrown into the colosseum as a pup by SR and now devoured by the experienced gladiators.   Expect him to sink without a trace when he is belatedly removed from office.     The only unanswered question is how the hell did the purple patch ever happen…. and where did it go?

[Holmes_and_Watson]

28 minutes ago, West Dean FC Legend said:

I have not posted much recently, I mean it is a bit pointless because literally nothing changes, but I did listen to the manager pre-match for the Sheffield United game and I've never really listened to one entirely....is it me, and I am a twit who mainly doesn't know too much about football or how it works, but does he sound like he doesn't know what to say or basically what he is talking about.

If he is like that with the players when we aren't about then no wonder they don't work very hard or do what they are supposedly asked.

If he is genuinely like this he needs to be removed from the job now.

I orginally typoed this as 'post-match' but I don't think I could face that at all...

It's not you. As you say, nothing changes. So, the interviews are much the same. Just increasingly desperate, with eyes a little wider each time in the face of the approaching headlights.

There's only the one tactic. So there's only so many ways to try and spin that it hasn't been found out.

Our players are well versed in dealing with one-trick SR managers. They've not had to work particularly hard for any of them. Normal levels of apathy apply until the next one comes in.

[coalman]

39 minutes ago, West Dean FC Legend said:

I have not posted much recently, I mean it is a bit pointless because literally nothing changes, but I did listen to the manager pre-match for the Sheffield United game and I've never really listened to one entirely....is it me, and I am a twit who mainly doesn't know too much about football or how it works, but does he sound like he doesn't know what to say or basically what he is talking about.

If he is like that with the players when we aren't about then no wonder they don't work very hard or do what they are supposedly asked.

If he is genuinely like this he needs to be removed from the job now.

I orginally typoed this as 'post-match' but I don't think I could face that at all...

The players were quick to point out how much clarity he bought into the team after Will Still when he became interim manager. Which was obviously sound judgement and nothing to do with the fact that he was most likely to give them an easy ride. Or, that they're all too fucking stupid to know what "clarity" means.

[LiberalCommunist]

We clearly need a proper manager. One who will go in a sort out this rabble we have assembled. We clearly have indoctrinated some very bad behaviour, and let it persist to far too long.

One things for sure, Tonda is not sorting this mess out.

[Saint NL]

There's no way they sack him before Sunday. Purely because no one would be mad enough to step up to be "coach" for that game. If Lallana has serious aspirations to be a manager, then losing on Sunday would be a huge black mark against him before his career has even started.

Tonda will be out the door at 2pm on Sunday.

[Gloucester Saint]

10 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

There's no way they sack him before Sunday. Purely because no one would be mad enough to step up to be "coach" for that game. If Lallana has serious aspirations to be a manager, then losing on Sunday would be a huge black mark against him before his career has even started.

Tonda will be out the door at 2pm on Sunday.

Official announcement late pm Sunday/early evening to try and distract/take heat of the fanbase ire but yes, in essence, defeat tonight and there and it’s over for him.

[Saint86]

50 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Official announcement late pm Sunday/early evening to try and distract/take heat of the fanbase ire but yes, in essence, defeat tonight and there and it’s over for him.

By which point, the season will be gone and we'll be staring down the barrel of an actual relegation scrap.

[tdmickey3]

Should have never been appointed, another stupid decision like giving Martin the PL gig, always going to be a failure

They just make clueless decisions over and over... 

Edited yesterday at 14:39 by tdmickey3

[TheAlehouseBrawlers]

3 hours ago, coalman said:

The players were quick to point out how much clarity he bought 

I think that was a typo, he didn’t bring “clarity” more likely “claret” bottles of the stuff, they play like they’re permanently fucking pissed

[Badger]

6 hours ago, Starksj1995 said:

No

chance they would be appointed 

Why not ? This is Rasmus and Sports Republic. 

[Saint_clark]

6 hours ago, coalman said:

The players were quick to point out how much clarity he bought into the team after Will Still when he became interim manager. Which was obviously sound judgement and nothing to do with the fact that he was most likely to give them an easy ride. Or, that they're all too fucking stupid to know what "clarity" means.

I think clarity for the team means the same old boring shit we played for a few years before, and the style of football that has infected academies up and down the country. Guardiola inspired possession above all else risk averse stat focussed bollocks. 

When players across the nation have been learning the same style since they were 16, asking them to do anything different must mess with their heads, bless them.

[BarberSaint]

7 hours ago, Holmes_and_Watson said:

It's not you. As you say, nothing changes. So, the interviews are much the same. Just increasingly desperate, with eyes a little wider each time in the face of the approaching headlights.

There's only the one tactic. So there's only so many ways to try and spin that it hasn't been found out.

Our players are well versed in dealing with one-trick SR managers. They've not had to work particularly hard for any of them. Normal levels of apathy apply until the next one comes in.

Interestingly one player said he makes things simple post-Still (THB) yet Scienza when asked what we did differently (when winning) indicated not a lot, if anything. 

[Gloucester Saint]

According to the BBC Tonda is looking to ‘shake it off quickly’.

That’s what Rasmus does when he sees the possession stats.

Edited yesterday at 19:49 by Gloucester Saint

[Willo of Whiteley]

So is everyone “Tonda in” tonight? 😂

[HKsaint]

Tonda will stay put for another few games.

[MarkSFC]

9 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

So is everyone “Tonda in” tonight? 😂

Definitely not. He can fuck off even if he wins the next one...

[Jack]

25 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

So is everyone “Tonda in” tonight? 😂

Absolutely not. Tonda and SR need replacing ASAP if we ever want to be a stable Premier league club again 

[woodsaint1]

Tonight doesnt change the price of fish.

TE is not the long term managerial solution

[Willo of Whiteley]

I’m expecting him to revert to a back five for Pompey away with Manning starting. 😂

[Turkish]

Just now, Willo of Whiteley said:

I’m expecting him to revert to a back five for Pompey away with Manning starting. 😂

Sadly it's highly likely 

[Mboto Gorge]

43 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I’m expecting him to revert to a back five for Pompey away with Manning starting. 😂

It’s about 90% certain he will do this. He hinted that the players not playing yesterday, were being rested for the game Sunday. He will revert back to type and his “safe” options and formation, which in reality , isn’t safe at all

Edited 11 hours ago by Mboto Gorge

[Nordic Saint]

Last night took him to a 50% win percentage, which means Eckert has the best record of any of the 14 Saints' managers since Nigel Adkins:

List of Southampton F.C. managers - Wikipedia

 

 

[OldNick]

28 minutes ago, Mboto Gorge said:

It’s about 90% certain he will do this. He hinted that the players not playing yesterday, were being rested for the game Sunday. He will revert back to type and his “safe” options and formation, which in reality , isn’t safe at all

yes I noted that. Saying about fresh players. Why change a winning team ffs

[tdmickey3]

1 hour ago, Mboto Gorge said:

It’s about 90% certain he will do this. He hinted that the players not playing yesterday, were being rested for the game Sunday. He will revert back to type and his “safe” options and formation, which in reality , isn’t safe at all

Yep, because he is an idiot..

[Willo of Whiteley]

If he does that he is an absolute plum, being polite about it.

I think at that point I will hope we lose, he gets sacked etc. 

Hut then I think again and go “what does that change?”
Nothing, unfortunately, the next yes-man will be installed and the toxic cycle continues

[Mboto Gorge]

I’m expecting to see manning wood and Armstrong all starting. Manning and Armstrong certainly will. But None of them should. He’s probably promised them they will start Sunday to soften them from not playing yesterday and avoid tantrums. He clearly has little authority and is almost scared to upset the bigger voices and toxic personalities in the dressing room, of which those 3 are, from what I’ve heard.

[Weston Super Saint]

1 hour ago, Nordic Saint said:

Last night took him to a 50% win percentage, which means Eckert has the best record of any of the 14 Saints' managers since Nigel Adkins:

List of Southampton F.C. managers - Wikipedia

 

 

In the Championship with the most expensive squad - just for context  

[Nordic Saint]

47 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said:

In the Championship with the most expensive squad - just for context  

Just because Sport Republic waste a lot of money doesn't make it a good squad. Damion Downs cost more than most players in the Championship. Unfortunately, the manager doesn't decide who they sign. 

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

6 hours ago, Mboto Gorge said:

It’s about 90% certain he will do this. He hinted that the players not playing yesterday, were being rested for the game Sunday. He will revert back to type and his “safe” options and formation, which in reality , isn’t safe at all

This is what I find difficult to understand. His 'safe' options and 'safe' players are the cause of us to slipping away from any chance of play off places.

It's there for everyone to see and yesterday was a classic example. A solid four at the back and players in midfield works. THB looked relatively assured, Wellington actually looked good and with Stewart up front we had a focal point and created many good chances. When we reverted to a back 5 at the end, it all went to hell and a handcart.

I also found it odd when Manning was congratulating himself for making a block. It was like an epiphany. Sadly, he reverted to type after that and didn't stop any more crosses 😒

[coalman]

6 hours ago, Nordic Saint said:

Last night took him to a 50% win percentage, which means Eckert has the best record of any of the 14 Saints' managers since Nigel Adkins:

List of Southampton F.C. managers - Wikipedia

 

 

Yes, and Bazunu has a 100% clean sheet record when playing for Stoke.