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In previous relegation battles over the years, the minimum expectation put on a new manager coming in mid-season would have been to do whatever it takes to get to 17th place. But that ship left Southampton docks a long time ago, and nobody - not even a Pep or Klopp - could realistically be blamed if they failed to achieve that this season. So what would I/we expect or accept from the new manager? A bit of fight and pride in the shirt, along with some semblance of defensive organisation and tactical flexibility, and some indication that we might actually be competitive in the Championship next season. Is that really too much to ask?

This post takes the biscuit, but don't milk it too much.

This. If they weren't hell-bent on keeping him in post no matter what this season then why on Earth did they wait so long to pull the trigger? That Bournemouth game was an utter shambles, and it was obvious to literally everyone except SR/Rasmus from that point that he was out of his depth. So why did they wait until the situation was unsalvageable before making the change? It beggars belief really.

Not sure Rohl would come, even if we offered him a significant pay rise. His stock is high currently, and the Wendy fans love him. I know money talks and all that, but he would be mad to leave there now while he's still building a good reputation to take a job at a basket case club like ours.

Is this a cryptic clue? Is Dick Dastardly the leading candidate to be our next manager? At least he's well versed in the dark arts and not ashamed to use any available methods to win at all costs.

In a way, our hopeless position may work to our advantage in the immediate future. We're still able to offer a decent wedge to anyone willing to come in, and at least when we inevitably get relegated that person can legitimately claim that the damage was already done and only a miracle would have changed the outcome, meaning their reputation won't be tarnished. It all depends on whether or not they are willing to stick around and build again from the championship next season, because the last thing we need is yet another change of manager in the summer.

Every cloud etc...

ITK credentials confirmed 👍

Only 20 mins out. Close enough.

Ooh you tease!

Thanks SR, THIS is your legacy...

Gregg?

Passive press. Is that a bit like a chocolate fireguard? Or non-stick glue?

Just got home from the pub. Are we winning?

Don't be silly. Sulemana is obviously in as a 3rd CB, duh!

We're definitely an Embarrassment. And I'd like to see Russ driving in his car - anywhere away from Southampton would do.

Yeah it comes across as extreme control freak behaviour, as if he doesn't trust the players to do their jobs and he's the only one who knows what to do. A bit like my wife is in the kitchen when I'm trying to cook.

Pointing out that JS falls way short of the required qualities to be captain of a PL team is not "slaughtering" FFS. Get a grip you drama queen.

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If we could just get someone who can see that JS is absolutely not captain material then that would be a great start.

So he's completely ignored the fact that only about a minute before they did score, we very nearly gave away a goal by giving it away in our own box from a short pass out from Lumley, in an almost carbon copy of Chelsea's second goal on Wednesday. Like we've been doing all fucking season because of his 'philosophy'. But yeah, let's blame the fans. Fuck off Martin you colossal prick.

So, to the 41 people who voted no... Do you still stand by that or have you changed your minds yet?

Exactly this. Villa were poor at times and made plenty of errors of their own. But, despite that, Martinez had probably the easiest game of his entire career. We didn't test him once. That's just shocking, and unforgivable.

I think I'm done. Following your football team is supposed to be fun, but SR and Russ have sucked every last bit of joy out of watching Saints, and I'm just numb to it now. I don't think I can stomach watching another weak, insipid performance like today's again. We're so toothless, I've seen newborn babies with more bite. Thanks Russ, thanks Rasmus. You've made me fall out of love with the team I've followed for 35 years.