Saint Fan CaM

How’s the mood on the Boro fans sites? Gone a bit quiet or are they just wallowing in their own self-pity?

And still you ignore that I did mention TE as a matter of fact and in reply to FF’s post. 🙄

Are you sure? Because there’s more evidence suggesting there was than not IMO. We did what we did sure, but the manner in which it was identified/reported/judged/penalised was highly, highly suspicious. I can’t for the life of me understand how anyone cannot see that - even neutrals find it strange. But hey, it’s a free World and I respect your right to disagree.

As usual you don’t have the intelligence to read carefully my point. A bit kneejerk - like Parsons.

I’d do wonder whether the FA is acting in an intermediary role between Saints (and their big legal guns) and the EFL now. Bigger stakes at play than Salt, TE or even Spors. Pure speculation of course. Also it’s half-term and everyone’s on the beach.

I understand and agree with the essence of your point here FF, particularly when it comes to TE. Parsons I’m less inclined to side with - he’s the CEO…as such, accountability for his conduct in the whole sorry mess needs to be addressed. Unless he was suckered into Gibson’s trap like Salt, I’m not sure he deserves our sympathy. The key point being that he doesn’t appear to have made himself aware of the commercial or footballing ramifications of where we found ourselves prior to the semi’s, which given his supposed elevated background is shocking at best. It’s nice he’s a fervent fan, but he’s paid handsomely to be a CEO first and foremost.

Not exactly accurate…that last bullet point (“veto power”) jumps out, particularly if you’re of a mind that the EFL kangaroo court was, errr, let’s say established inappropriately and therefore biased.

Try reading the articles from Sir Mostyn carefully. He sets out a clear and unambiguous case that SR/Saints could take to the High Court should they wish. The FA is as likely to be investigating Boro with their connections to the EFL Board (was it the resident Boro Chairman who appointed their two ‘friends’ on the panel?). Not only that, but there is supposed proof that Boro have in fact broken EFL rules themselves and gained unfair competitive advantage systematically and repeatedly in conjunction with data mining and IT alongside Teeside University. It would appear that Saints may well have a very sound reason to play their cards close to their chest in terms of ‘what next’, including potential recompense for the unjust penalty and a release of any further communication to supporters (which lets face it would result in a media storm which would be undesired). It was suggested here just after the announcement of the penalty that the EFL may well have lowered themselves into a very hot cauldron of legal soup and so it transpires. Someone also eluded to Dragan’s lack of willingness to roll over and take a beating - let’s hope he’s a very angry chap and has some well read, excellent legal representation. Some of us on here have said from the beginning we were treated appallingly by the EFL - the bias was almost blatant. I hope our club has the backbone to challenge the whole sorry mess and ensure Eckhert is retained as our Manager. A ban would be another clear case of further extreme bias in my view.

Had huge respect for him when he stepped down a league to join in the Markus/Cortese project. Lost some of that in his final weeks/months as it seemed he wanted to leave when he was needed most. Same as Lallana. However, the drop in quality after he left at CB was marked and it’s very apparent now in hindsight what a fine player he was for us. Would not flinch at him coming back to coach, particularly as a specific defence coach.

RIP Victor - far too young.

I’d accept him as no.2 willingly if we were able to get Peretz back…

I’ll miss the crucial winning goals that came from Charles boots if he goes. Remember those? There’s not too many players around at a decent price point that have his capabilities. I like Jander a lot, but how many goals has he scored - think he’s perhaps a little more expendable. If truth be told keeping both of them would be amazing as they’ve developed a very good partnership with Downes looking certain to be eclipsed.

I don’t know in truth, but if you read the guys statement it’s clear it’s not far removed from the analytical section of the organisation, so perhaps he controlled the interns? 🤔

BREAKING on SkySports Ben Chorley (Head of Scouting) has left the club. He joined last year apparently. First head to roll?