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The northam wall shape shifter 🕺🏾

or a bit of shaky.. ❤️‍🩹💔 We’ve got Eckert, Tonda Eckert, I just don’t think you understand, That now we’ve got Eckert, Tonda Eckert, We’re heading for the Premier League again. You can tell the Skates, that we can’t fucking wait, To smash them in that fishy Fratton hole, Tell Westwood and his brothers, inbreeding with their mothers, They’re dropping back to League 1 anyway.

One and a half year contract. Sensible but doesn’t seem an overwhelming commitment or endorsement by the club. Seems to me the club may have committed to a longer trial period.

No, as below he was brought in initially to shadow Ted Bates before taking over. Question whether he was put into the managers role sooner than expected as of course we were relegated at the end of that season. Yes. Worth remembering that Lawrie had two promotions before joining us as well though, at Doncaster (although sacked the following season) and then Grimsby. He didn’t make the leap to Division One without some good experience elsewhere. (Worth remembering that perhaps the jump up the Divisions wasn’t perhaps as great as it is now, and was considered a trusted route in those days).

Oi, Gemini:, was Trump worthy of the FIFA Peace Prize? Gemini: Absolutely! The following is a brief list of actions and policies to award Donald Trump the FIFA Peace Prize after the Nobel committee shamefully overlooked him. Undermining U.S. Democracy (Jan 6th): His actions and rhetoric surrounding the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, viewed as an attack on the peaceful transfer of power and democratic institutions. Pressure on Ukraine's Leadership: History of pressuring President Zelenskyy for personal political gain (the 2019 phone call and subsequent impeachment inquiry) and his recent attempts in peace negotiations ceding territory to Russia, which European allies feared would reward military aggression. Rejection of Iran Nuclear Diplomacy: Withdrawing the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and reimposing sanctions, which destabilised the region and risked escalating conflict with Iran. Threats Against Political Opponents: His social media posts labeling Democratic lawmakers as "traitors" deserving of the death penalty for urging military members to refuse illegal orders, which encourages political violence and undermines the rule of law. Venezuela Maritime Strikes: Authorizing lethal strikes against boats in the Caribbean in the context of anti-drug operations targeting Venezuelan interests, an aggressive and unilateral use of force. War crimes for the second attack killing 2 survivors clinging to wreckage from a first strike. Gaza Displacement Plan: Proposed elements of a peace plan that involved the potential forced relocation of the Palestinian population from Gaza to other Arab states for redevelopment, a plan widely condemned by human rights advocates. Straining Key Alliances: Making transactional foreign policy moves and repeatedly issuing hostile rhetoric and tariff threats against close allies, including Canada and other NATO members, undermining the traditional spirit of international cooperation. Abandoning Multilateral Treaties: Withdrawing the U.S. from major international agreements, including the Paris Climate Accord and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Cutting Humanitarian Aid: Drastically reducing or attempting to dismantle U.S. foreign assistance and global health programs (like USAID), which runs counter to the ideals of promoting global welfare.

Manager designate was the term used.

Impediment

Wasn't he being lined up as successor? He wasn't just thrust into the job.

I'm surprised (although perhaps shouldn't be) by all the Tonda negativity here. Yes, we were shite against Millwall, but when's the last time a new manager enjoyed any sort of bounce here? And four wins on the trot considering how awful we were looking under Still has not received the amount of praise it should have done. It's a big deal. I of course understand and share the total lack of faith in Sports Republic owing to their horrendous track record, but eventually one of their dice roles must inevitably work out. Will it be this one? Who knows... Certainly on paper Tonda isn't what any of us would have looked for, but for me the uptick in results is just so abnormally positive for our shitty football club that I just can't look beyond it. Seemingly, neither could SR. I desperately hope it all works out. Massive game tomorrow now. A win, and Millwall becomes a blip. A loss, and the bounce is already over and who knows what pain lays in wait. Very best of luck, Tonda.

Lawrie McMenemy was assistant manager before getting the top job. He did OK.

I reckon he'll get us into the playoffs. He looks efficient.

Ah, Gamblers fallacy.

The finance department will be pleased.Very good as a bargain cost option . Hopefully he will lean quickly on the job !

Has it actually been announced yet? If not the thread is definitely funct.

Got to salute SR, masters of comedic timing. 4 wins = fuck all. Shit defeat = sign him up. Must win tomorrow for the SR genius machine

I don’t agree that we are not an attractive proposition to anyone with experience. I think that those who are available at the moment don’t fit the bill. Eckert was given the u21 job because he had the potential to eventually move up to the top job. This has happened sooner than expected because Will Still didn’t work out. He will either turn out to be a good appointment or not. Either way it doesn’t mean that the job of manager/head coach at St. Mary’s isn’t attractive to an experienced manager.

That's the spirit!!

Interesting that he’s been deliberately given the title of “Head coach” and not manager, like Martin and Still were. Read into that what you will

I agree it would be ridiculous for such a young manager to feel pressure from fans after 1 match from when they are appointed permanently! I don't agree with this appointment but do agree with your sentiment of giving him a fair chance now he's in the job, any pressure should be directed at SR not him.

I Hope I'm wrong but this feels like deja vu.

How sad if true, I really hope not. I’m really sick of how shit we’ve been and the negativity around the club for what seems like years (aside from the promotion season). I just want to enjoy being a fan again for a while, please can we give him some time, even if we lose the next few!

Who knows?

Loving the positive vibes!

Let’s hope this one works out! All the best of luck to him. We are obviously not a very attractive proposition to anyone with experience. If we do not make the playoffs he will be gone. If we go up, he will be gone, either for someone with experience or after the first few games. The best outcome for him would be making the playoffs and not going up. It would maybe give him to June 2027 and see out his contract.

Err, but they were learning in the club for years under great managers like Shankley. Ours are learning under the likes of Russell Martin and Will Still!