Suhari

Exactly this. There are posters running around giving themselves needless stress with no basis. Control the controlables; work to the facts. If we get a Houghton or Mackay then I'll be joining the rest at the gates of St Mary's, pitchfork and torch in hand. Until then I'll watch and chill.

I'm interested in what specific FACTS this statement is based on?

Fair enough. I'm sad to see him go; can't begrudge him it. It's his hometown club, they're in the CL It's his last big pay day He is on the downward slope in his career - we've discuss this loads of time already. Not scoring as freely as he was (from open play); potentially 'found out' to a degree. Still loads of offer as a plan B though There were strong rumours of him moving on before, so perhaps he simply wants to go... I can't be ****ed at the board for this. Not yet anyway. Let's see what happens once the new manager is in place.

This.

Thanks. Appreciate it. Some info on the manager would be welcomed in the morning!!!! God, we need some good news.....

C'mon guys. Give us mortals something else to dissect!!

Wow. Some genuine ITKs turning up. Seem to recall Guan knows his stuff, and isn't K Billy SS connected too?

Remember that the player sale/bid stuff in the press remains as speculation. Nothing has actually happened, except MP leaving and RK saying KL is still committed and we've got interest from class managers. So let's chill, watch it unfold and shout about the **** stuff when/if it ACTUALLY HAPPENS!

Yep. Random punt based on a few things I read about his training methods, and the hope that we continue to be forward thinking in our approach. Now, what was that expression about a fool and his money......?

Stuck a tenner on TT at 33-1. In no way ITK - pin in the paper stuff!

I'd prefer another MoPo type - younger, forward thinking, on an upward curve, attacking and attractive football. That said Moyes would bring some qualities: we'd be hard to beat, and if he replicated what he did at Everton we could find ourselves consistent top 8 with the odd push for Europe. Would feel slightly underwhelmed by him though - I want to be entertained!

Nod by Adrian Barnes Humans are suddenly unable to sleep, well, all but about 1 in 10,000. Those affected go mental pretty quickly, society breaks down. Well written and quite thought provoking. Nominated for the 2013 Arthur C. Clarke Award. Excellent, excellent read, which ironically I polished off in 2 sittings, reading well into the early morning.

Is it now the time for Ralph to engage with the fans and seek our views??! C'mon Ralph. Log on, read, get banned then hire Yakin.

Sudden thought: Bruce Arena. Name's been mentioned elsewhere in connection to the club. An American manager would massively raise our profile in the good old US of A...... .....which would equal commercial growth. Surely not....

Good. Mean's he's hungry, which I recall is something we like. Interesting - but would we REALLY be able to attract such a name? And would we want him....he hasn't really done great things lately.

Yep. Although if the board's view was that MP wouldn't sign - or would only do so if he wasn't offered the Spurs role - then it would make sens to have initial discussions with potential replacements.

Can someone expand on this? Who is Alex Smith, and is this an ITK that we are/have spoken to candidates?

Is there anything concrete in the De Boer at Gatwick rumours? When do flights from Amsterdam land?

ITK or guesswork?

Perhaps the MoPo developments have smoked out de Boer, and MoPo is just a pawn. Pass me another straw someone.

Thought crossed my mind the other day to.

Test of our board will be just how quickly, and of what calibre replacement comes in. If we get a statement saying 'we'll now start the search for a new manager' I'll be mightily ****ed off. Surely they'd have ideas on a replacement already.

Could it be......?

A guy called Ekelund24 Or perhaps @thepublocal even!

It's taking too long now though. Needs to get his skates on.