Harry_SFC

I've got no issue with going from the championship again, provided they've shown to be a decent manager. RM certainly wasn't a standout when we appointed him, his Swansea team had let in shed loads of goals which their fans warned us about.

Our press is awful but the players are woefully unfit. He doesn't care about anything off the ball apart from as he says "being aggressive" which going by the amount of bookings we've had, means fouling people.

Yep, total shitshow all round.

Yep - absolutely no need to bring the fans into it but he can't help himself. Just does it to make himself feel better. Absolute joker.

He just blamed the fans for the goal, saying we made Lumley go long and give the ball away 😂 also claimed the pitch got too dry and impacted how we pass the ball. Jesus fucking Christ.

Apparently there's a bit of money to spend in January. How about we don't sign anyone and sack Martin? Given we are down - I'd imagine most of the fans would take that scenario.

It feels like we really need someone more ruthless running the show. Yes Martin got us up (just) but all his credit has well and truly gone. As much as Cortese was a twat behind the scenes, he made some very BRAVE decisions that benefitted us massively. SR are a laughing stock right now.

Surely it's time for some sort of reaction from the fans at the Spurs game?

I'm so proud of the players.

That's us down to 10 men then.

I must admit I am a bit surprised our fans (home and away) have been so kind to Martin. Nathan Jones got absolutely berated before he was sacked. Martin has had absolutely nothing. Puel got a lot more abuse for finishing 9th.

He's offside most of the time

We haven't even had a shot OFF target, let alone on. Absolutely horrendous. Can't believe we just carry on accepting this rubbish - both the fans and owners.

Yeah they've known about the strong winds for days now, would be ridiculous to call it off on the morning unless, as you say, something major happens.

Indeed. Here's my exchange with my Chelsea supporting mate. Sums it up pretty well.

Got no problem with that. The guy has been treated badly by RM and I'm not surprised if he wants out.

But Onuachu just had a bit of fatigue?? RM just bullshits his way through life doesn't he.

Providing Bednarek is back and RM sticks with the same system I'd go for this side - Lumley; KWP, Bree, THB, Bednarek, Manning; Aribo, Downes; Dibling, Fernandes, Archer. I'd have Onuachu in if he's fit but looks like RM has been telling porkies on injuries as usual.

Reading fans seem to think they will be selling their best players this January. Maybe he knows what's on the horizon.

Yep. Brentford are the best example. No big players up top but they've scored lots of goals this season playing direct into the space.

Martin: “The people I bump into in the town and city centre have been amazing, nothing but supportive and understanding of the process of what we’re trying to build.” #saintsfc [amazon] How convenient that he only seems to bump into Gio, Lighthouse or Fabrice. What are the chances.

Possibly but in no way was the sending off (as Martin puts it) a turning point.

To be fair we were 3-1 down before the sending off. What makes you think it wouldn't have finished 5-1 if we still had 11 men?

Stephens really is a thick twat. Comes across as one and plays like one.

If we appointed Ralph tomorrow I'd be delighted. That's how much I can't stand RM.