Tonda Eckert

[Dark Munster]

I'm now convinced he's better than Will Still.

[washsaint]

Give him a 5 year contract tonight.  This guy is going right to the top - what an amazing bit of luck on our part to have him.

I just hope we can keep hold of him as he will be in great demand in the summer (and rightly so).  The way he has turned around this club is remarkable.

He's a fucking genius

[Miltonaggro]

Maybe get him to Staplewood tomorrow for some heartfelt congratulations from the board and an improved deal. We can likely keep him providing we get promoted. Be wonderful to build something at the club with a young manager and nucleus of this side! 

[Toadhall Saint]

I’ll say it again - we have a special talent on our hands. Every question that has been asked of him he has answered.

[BARCELONASAINT]

loved his post match interview, he is so focused and already thinking about Tuesday. Those eyes pmsl

[Willo of Whiteley]

Tactical Genius

[Pilchards]

Got the subs spot on to keep the pressure on a weak Arsenal defence.

The guy is becoming a genius in tactics.

[trousers]

Would love to see what he could achieve with Saints in the Premier League... Probably won't happen if we don't get promoted this season though, sadly. 

[Harry_SFC]

He's really turned things around since probably that 4-0 thrashing away at Middlesbrough where we were absolutely atrocious.

We now look almost unbeatable. Fair play. 

[James G]

30 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Tactical Genius

I think he is

He played a mixture of styles, short stuff, long balls in the air, then very direct which created a sense of chaos for Arsenal. Added to that, the compact defending and the press which was focused in certain areas. Amazing detail

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

I was at the game so missed reading up on his pre game comments until now.

One thing that stood out was his comments about changing the attitude and resilience of the team. Looks like its coming through now especially with the run.

Will also say, after the initial run of games (great run of results), Saints flopped I was frustrated and probably too hasty in thinking here we go again.

Definitely proving to be a canny manager!

Edited 10 hours ago by JohnnyShearer2.0

[Turkish]

2 minutes ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

I was at the game so missed reading up on his pre game comments until now.

One thing that stood out was his comments about changing the attitude and resilience of the team. Looks like its coming through now especially with the run.

Yep the belief and resilience they have now is off the scale and a complete 180 to when he arrived. The interview with THB was telling when he said about little tweaks he’s made to his game after managers advise. Every player is better under him, the players believe, he adapts, changing tactics to the opposition and we’re on a brilliant run, he’s even coped with injuries to key players and kept us winning. Even though managers and tactics don’t really matter you can’t really ask any more from a manager. 

[influx]

2 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Yep the belief and resilience they have now is off the scale and a complete 180 to when he arrived. The interview with THB was telling when he said about little tweaks he’s made to his game after managers advise. Every player is better under him, the players believe, he adapts, changing tactics to the opposition and we’re on a brilliant run, he’s even coped with injuries to key players and kept us winning. Even though managers and tactics don’t really matter you can’t really ask any more from a manager. 

Absofuckinglutley!!!!  

[Oisin]

What he’s done with this squad is a bigger miracle than anything Jesus pulled off 2000 years ago.

I love him so much if I only had one crème egg I’d happily give it to him. I suspect he prefers tofu or sushi but the point stands

Edited 9 hours ago by Oisin
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[Charlie Wayman]

Every single game in the premier league will be as tough as this one but it looks like we have built a team and found a manager fit for the challenge.

Now all we have to do is get there. COYR, COYY 

[saintant]

Tonda is unbeaten against premier League opposition.

[Osvaldorama]

What a guy. Risen to every challenge thrown at him and made us better every time. 

[Charlie Wayman]

1 hour ago, Toadhall Saint said:

I’ll say it again - we have a special talent on our hands. Every question that has been asked of him he has answered.

He has been seen at work on the world stage tonight, the trick now will be hanging onto him. it won't be easy with multi-million pound contract offers being dangled in frontt of him. My hope is that he sees us as his project to take forward for several years. Getting promoted this season has suddenly become essential rather than a luxury.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

20 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Yep the belief and resilience they have now is off the scale and a complete 180 to when he arrived. The interview with THB was telling when he said about little tweaks he’s made to his game after managers advise. Every player is better under him, the players believe, he adapts, changing tactics to the opposition and we’re on a brilliant run, he’s even coped with injuries to key players and kept us winning. Even though managers and tactics don’t really matter you can’t really ask any more from a manager. 

Just seen the THB interview now.

Decent insight into what's going on behind the scenes. Sounds really positive. 

[Patrick Bateman]

10 minutes ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Just seen the THB interview now.

Decent insight into what's going on behind the scenes. Sounds really positive. 

Where is that interview?

[bpsaint]

What a job he’s doing, the guy nobody wanted originally and I’m getting concerned he’s going to be poached now 😂

We’ll never know for certain but Ben Garner coming in as his assistant appears to have made a big impact too.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

13 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said:

Where is that interview?

Bbc iplayer. 

Its in the post match analysis clip.

[Cuddles]

Can't fail to be impressed!

But he hasn't beaten Man City at home yet 😶‍🌫️

[trousers]

8 minutes ago, Cuddles said:

Can't fail to be impressed!

But he hasn't beaten Man City at home yet 😶‍🌫️

Only the best managers in Europe achieve that...

 

[trousers]

Love how he comes across in this interview.... I hadn't clocked that we won the toss and chose to change ends to take advantage of the wind. Genius!

 

 

[SaintlyAnd]

Am I right in thinking he’s beaten more Premier League teams than any of our actual Premier League managers since Ralph? (Selles, Jones, Martin, Rusk, Juric)

[Lighthouse]

1 minute ago, SaintlyAnd said:

Am I right in thinking he’s beaten more Premier League teams than any of our actual Premier League managers since Ralph? (Selles, Jones, Martin, Rusk, Juric)

If you're counting cup games, I'm pretty sure Jones won three. Think we beat Palace the same week we stopped City winning the quadruple.

[washsaint]

50 minutes ago, bpsaint said:

What a job he’s doing, the guy nobody wanted originally and I’m getting concerned he’s going to be poached now 😂

We’ll never know for certain but Ben Garner coming in as his assistant appears to have made a big impact too.

Sorry a couple of us (Dirk and myself) could see immediately that he had something about him.  That being said, never expected hm to be as genious as he's turned out to be.  No question he will be a top, top manager (and hopefully for Saints for many years to come)

[trousers]

13 minutes ago, washsaint said:

Sorry a couple of us (Dirk and myself) could see immediately that he had something about him.  That being said, never expected hm to be as genious as he's turned out to be.  No question he will be a top, top manager (and hopefully for Saints for many years to come)

Yeah, if only more people had had faith in this manager being able to get a tune out of this "mediocre squad"...

 

[Roo1976]

3 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said:

I’ll say it again - we have a special talent on our hands. Every question that has been asked of him he has answered.

i have to say there's a car finance credit scam advert by Ai that reminds me of Tonda the way his mouth dosent seem quite move right sometimes when he talks..............amused me.............. hey i was one of the doubters when he was hired from within and, well  its going OK ATM isn't it . Long may it continue.

[Dark Munster]

39 minutes ago, trousers said:

Yeah, if only more people had had faith in this manager being able to get a tune out of this "mediocre squad"...

 

In fairness I half agree with this part:

[washsaint]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

Yeah, if only more people had had faith in this manager being able to get a tune out of this "mediocre squad"...

 

Not sure what point you're trying to make.  That reflects exactly what a remarkable job he's done.  

[Saint_clark]

9 hours ago, Dark Munster said:

I'm now convinced he's better than Will Still.

Time will tell. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This is a joke guys).

[Saint_clark]

4 hours ago, washsaint said:

Not sure what point you're trying to make.  That reflects exactly what a remarkable job he's done.  

Only three of the players you call out make it into Tondas first choice 11 so your post isn't that unreasonable anyway. 

[Badger]

I’m really impressed how he keeps a lid on his emotions in interviews and more so on the touchline. Especially when you consider he’s only 33. 
 

Look at his reaction to one of the goals on tv. Then remember how Ralph and I think Koeman once went charging down the touchline. ( And I was a big fan of both). 

[Badger]

48 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Time will tell. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This is a joke guys).

Has any yet made the point that Wrexham is his first big test ? 

[coalman]

If you contrast the season we went up from the Championship last time with this one - we also played a top Premier League team (Liverpool) in the cup and their kids tore us apart. Last night we competed for the full 90 minutes against the side top of the Premier League. Previously if a team had pegged a goal back like that we'd have folded. Instead we went again and got the winner.

Last time we went up I was scared for how we'd adapt to the Premier League. The performances against Fulham and Arsenal give me hope that if we do make it up this year that we'll make a much better showing of it.

My biggest worry about Tonda was he had one style and couldn't adapt. Not only has he learned his lessons in the Championship from a rocky spell, he also set us up to beat two top half Premier League teams in the Cup. Now my biggest worry is where he'll be next season. Fair play to him for that.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

15 minutes ago, Badger said:

Has any yet made the point that Wrexham is his first big test ? 

It will be Saints biggest test this season. FA cup hangover and all.

Edited 1 hour ago by JohnnyShearer2.0

[Patches O Houlihan]

29 minutes ago, Badger said:

I’m really impressed how he keeps a lid on his emotions in interviews and more so on the touchline. Especially when you consider he’s only 33. 
 

Look at his reaction to one of the goals on tv. Then remember how Ralph and I think Koeman once went charging down the touchline. ( And I was a big fan of both). 

Koeman made that run 'tongue in cheek' to rip the piss out of Jurgen Klopp who had been full of it on the touchline that day.

[trousers]

5 hours ago, washsaint said:

Not sure what point you're trying to make.  That reflects exactly what a remarkable job he's done.  

Apologies... On reflection, a poor attempt at banter in the euphoria of the moment! 

[trousers]

47 minutes ago, coalman said:

If you contrast the season we went up from the Championship last time with this one - we also played a top Premier League team (Liverpool) in the cup and their kids tore us apart. Last night we competed for the full 90 minutes against the side top of the Premier League. Previously if a team had pegged a goal back like that we'd have folded. Instead we went again and got the winner.

Last time we went up I was scared for how we'd adapt to the Premier League. The performances against Fulham and Arsenal give me hope that if we do make it up this year that we'll make a much better showing of it.

My biggest worry about Tonda was he had one style and couldn't adapt. Not only has he learned his lessons in the Championship from a rocky spell, he also set us up to beat two top half Premier League teams in the Cup. Now my biggest worry is where he'll be next season. Fair play to him for that.

Yep, this is the difference in vibe between Martin and Eckert to me. Despite Martin having a decent season in the Championship there was always a concern that his somewhat dogmatic tactics wouldn't translate to the Premier League. Whereas, with Tonda, you get a feeling that he would actually excel in a higher league....

[Number9]

Tonda, the analyst, out analysed the Premier League champions elect!

Imagine if we had started the season with Tonda in charge, we'd be walking this league.

Whatever happens now I think the big guns will be in for him, Scienza and Peretz come the end of the season.

[ally_uk]

Fair play to Tonda and the lads what a incredible turnaround.

I hold my hands up I was one of many who slated him when we first appointed him. I thought it was a case of us cutting corners being cheap 

But can't really say anything can we the lad has smashed all expectations and I'm actually enjoying watching Saints again and the unity and bond our players have...

[Wade Garrett]

Great work by Tonda, but I’ll judge him after the Wrexham game on Tuesday.  
Can he get the boys performing again so soon?

😉