Hopper

Think we need Spors to stay. Continuity from the top down is important and we've not had much since Wilcox left. I believe Spors is doing a decent job, but it's a big task and needs time and consistency to really benefit from having a sporting director.

I think he's already earnt more leeway in these last 4 games than any of the previous lot combined. We were patient with Russ when he came in as we could see at least some measure of improvement/identity. Tonda has already surpassed what Martin was able to do with his first 4 with us and we gave him time so I'd suggest he's good. Jones, Selles, Juric, Rusk, Still were never able to get that far as they underperformed from the off.

In relative terms the cost of a 2-3 year contract for a manager at his level is far less than the risk of losing him at the end of the season if he is successful and gets poached. We've burnt far money more paying the likes of Juric et al. On the hope they would have a positive influence. Tonda has shown his influence on this team already, so he's a known quantity (mostly). Could it all come undone? It could, but we have data and performances that suggest he's capable at this level, so I don't believe it's much of a risk at all at this point. Likewise if we were to bring in an 'Experienced' name, the potential cost and risk would be much higher. Larger salary expectations and no guarantee they would be a good fit for the club and squad. It's a bit of a no brainer to me both from an on-pitch and boardroom perspective. As a wise Austrian once said if you want a guarantee buy a washing machine...

On the perfectionism point. He was going nuts at the players whilst on the touchline last night, getting his instructions across. This was at 3-0, it didn't seem to matter to him, he was every bit as dialed in as he was at 0-0.

Just a word this morning for Casper Jander. I thought he was excellent last night and has been for most of the season. He reminds me a lot of Steven Davis (Who happened to be an analyst on Sky last night) Great engine, able to put a fut in, composed on the ball and for want of a better word - scrappy. For a young lad I think he has a big future ahead of him and is playing beyond his years.

On reflection this morning I'd be more than happy to see Tonda appointed. I wasn't enamoured by any of the other potential candidates and given the circumstance and where we are as a club right now I think he's the right man at the right time. At the very least he will steady the ship and get us playing until we can find a more permanent solution. At most he'll make a charge up the table and cement his position. It's really a win win scenario at the moment and therefore a bit of a no brainer to me.

Big Damo incoming

Scienza got a bit of that Latin shithousery in him 😂

Ori at The Den? Go on then!

Unquestionably

WHAT A CHALLENGE from Jander

If they weren’t doing what he wanted it speaks more to Still’s ability to manage.

There’s more going on than continuity here.

Given a few nods from the press about the ‘detail’ in the training sessions I’d suggest the latter.

Go on let’s see Taylor Hattrick-Bellis

3-0 up and still demanding more at the touch line. I’ve seen enough give him the pen.

Fellows has been gravy both ends of the pitch tonight. Shame about the finish.

Tonda has been good value on the touchline he’s really dialled in and managing the moments with the players.

Arma made that goal. Incredible vision.

Bazunu beard is his superpower he was great in pre-season with it too 😂

Slightly surprising selection. Assuming Quarshie is in for his athleticism, hope Tonda has told him to play every bit like the beast he is and not hold back. Downes for Bragg felt like it was coming and everything else is business as usual. Really intrigued to see how we balance our own attacking width with what will probably be a rapid counter attack.

In fairness he mentioned Stephens first (as is natural given he's captain) and then said the group had a good blend to it. Bit of a political response from him but probably the smartest one. We don't need shit players getting an inflated sense of ego trying to play leader.

What an oddly loaded response.

I think the last couple of matches have shown you don’t need a lump up front to score and win. Would Still have had more success with Onuachu? Maybe, but you also wouldn’t have had a performance as we did against Charlton with them in place. Ramsdale on the other hand would improve our team hands down.

Well to be fair to the lad I certainly couldn’t answer the questions he’s being asked in German with the level of eloquence he’s handled his press conferences. I think if you read/listen to the content rather than the cadence you hear someone who’s clearly quite considered and seems to be a deep thinker. No he’s not going to light up a room but if he gets the lads to light up the pitch then he’s fine by me.