Badger

Less inbreds noticed in the 70’s though.

Not arguing at all, think we’re largely in agreement. I too can understand baulking at £5m, but suspected there could have been some negotiation on it had we been so minded. Accept your description of Still profile as it might appeal to the club, but for me it was too much of a leap of faith to appoint him at all. Beneath the back story of ‘young’ modern (to be polite) type of manager there was little to commend him. ‘Getting him in early’ is a bit of a flawed argument although the club liked to dress it up as such. There’s a difference in getting the appointment early (before player’s return) or late July/early August. Making the appointment ‘early’ for the sake of it achieved nothing. Witnessed one match, met Rishi, (allowed us sight of his Doris !) then everyone fucked off on holiday for over two months. Unless his appointment was designed to ensure we signed Quarshie and Downes it was pointless in May. Making the right appointment was more important than an early one.

Bree unfortunately is forever tarnished by being signed by Nathan Jones from his former club. I don’t think he’s been worse than some of the other options we’ve used at RB.

We’ll never know what the compensation was, but with Wednesday skint there was probably a deal to be made. £5m on a manager we want (if we did) or waste on Damion Downes??? Pure speculation but I’ve since wondered if perhaps it was clear Rohl wouldn’t commit to playing the club’s way. Even allowing for discounting Rohl there was no reason to appoint Still in May, rather than widen the search. Or anytime after in my book.

Rohl thought he had better options last May when we appointed Still. But didn’t. He was out of work when it was evident that Still was shit, but we left him in place too long. That may not be why he hasn’t ended up here, but our selection and timings have been diabolical

All true. Saints have drained the enthusiasm out of many. The World Cup - don’t give a shit to be honest, although admit that may change if Eng-ger-land make progress in knock out stages. Six nations - deserves its own thread. But final comment is that money looks like ruining rugby as well, notice the first game on a Thursday evening. Game prostituting itself for television.

Only the last three seasons ? I don’t think we’ve had a real leader on the pitch since Fonte (although VVD was shaping up quite well before he pissed off)

Alfie clearly going all out to be barred from the club, and take on martyr status with the fans. Or has another job lined up.

Human nature tends to see people believing in their own hype (or from others) and ability. Add that to a naivety of ‘youth’ or inexperience and there’s no way he’s turning the opportunity down. Blame rests with Spors, Rasmus et al.

This is my take as well, over promoted before ready for it. Decision to take Fellows off was - presumably- on him, but the real abuse should be for those who have put him - and us - in this position, and the gutless players. Have to wish Tonda well over the next week, he’s going to need it.

Ultimately the clear out for me is dependent on: which division we’re in, who the decision makers or owners are, and manager involved.

Thanks for posting that link. As a dinosaur wondered how you accessed it.

How or why did the manage it for six games or so ? It remains one of the greatest mysteries to man.

A cull on hipster beards wouldn’t go amiss. Studs in ears also, especially if diamond studs etc, fucking posers.

Dare we risk him again on Wednesday, Sunday ??