Harry_SFC Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Can’t disagree with this, at this point in time. The summer recruitment policy seemed to largely revolve around getting in the Man City recruitment manager and buying a bunch of nippers from Man City that he knew. As it’s looking so far our best signings this season are Billy Ketchup and Joe Aribo, who perhaps didn’t come from a Joe Shields recommendation. We also fucked up not bringing in a striker that the club, the manager and the fans all said we needed. Also, we spent a lot this summer, but from what I’ve read over the past year or two, that money has been sat in our account since a Covid load undertaken when Gao was in charge. So, have SR actually put up any money themselves? Far too early to pontificate on the merits or otherwise of SR, but let’s just say that the jury is out. Agree with this. For me, getting rid of Semmens and Ralph and then signing a striker in the January window would be a serious statement. Yes it's a lot of change but then again it's needed. Whether this happens is yet to be seen... Edited 8 October, 2022 by Harry_SFC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 1 hour ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said: Maybe it's time to start with the Ralph out chants? Make it clear to the board, we want him gone. I know some will say that will impact negatively on the players during the game but to that I say, would we notice??? Would be a shame for his time here to end like that but can see it happening, we had sacked in the morning chants Leeds at home and it will get worse Last 3 away games combined 0 goals 2 shots on target Got to be time up surely 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 9 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: I just don't see how a change to any manger is going to turn che, Armstrong etc into goal machines. SR dropped a huge bollock not getting a goal scorer, that's on them. I just don't see where goals can regularly come from in our team. Could be worse we could be wolves who've only scored 3, of course 1 v us. But it's clearly far more than just a lack of a striker although I'm sure we all agree one was needed in the last window. We now play with no shape and no clear idea of what our style is, what we are trying to achieve and how we are going about it. It surely cannot be allowed to continue. Bournemouth sacked Parker after one humiliating 9-0 and look better for the change. A change in manager is now a must. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 When Ralph departs the club, will anyone make a wish, rattle a bucket and/or say a prayer for Adam Blackmore. I am certain not having Ralph around will hit him hard! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint michael Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 It’s really sad because it feels it’s gone on longer than it should. You just feel like we have lost our identity as a club. Team needing to gel, team performances so poor and looking lost, rumours of player and manager fallouts, club making poor decisions on how they deal with issues in stadium whether right or wrong, paying below living wage etc etc the list goes on. Something drastic needs to happen to start a new positive direction and era.. it’s not going to be easy and without further fallout but goodness we need to start the new journey now 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? Where are the reports? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 He should have gone in the summer - given the new manager pre-season to work out what to do with all the new players. Hopefully the rumours about Monday are true/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? Fingers crossed. We absolute cannot keep going into these games where we are likely to get at least a point and coming away with a loss. Today was a foregone conclusion, but Villa away, Wolves away and Everton at home should have seen us come away with at least 3 points, we got none. With West Ham and Bournemouth on the horizon, again 2 games where we could come away with something, if Ralph remains in charge I can only see another 0 points. These are the games that will cost us come the end of the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 This season would be ideal to replace a manager during the world cup break - but there are seven (?) League matches before then. We could be in serious doo-doo by then. The time is now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 28 minutes ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? Well the only “report” I’ve seen is this. So as things stand - bullshit. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 29 minutes ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? Where have you seen this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsLoyal Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 Hello Mr Semmens youre more than welcome to join ninenil as you need changing as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 Everyone knows he is done, including Ralph himself. It's all about the timing and the replacement now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 49 minutes ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? Can't see any reports anywhere. Either way it is basically an exact copy of what was being said this time last week. It doesn't take much to say "I've heard reports he's going this week" over and over again. Eventually you'll be correct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, AlexLaw76 said: People here talk about SR like some deity. Not seen much clarity or sense from them in all honesy It’s like Stockholm syndrome, we are the hostages bound by loyalty to “our club” they are the captors, they hold the power, we have formed in unhealthy bond. Or we are the boiling frog? Edited 8 October, 2022 by Toussaint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 20 minutes ago, Lallana's Left Peg said: Everyone knows he is done, including Ralph himself. It's all about the timing and the replacement now. You do get the sense (from the telegraph/athletic article) that we are just trying to get a replacement lined up before we sack him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 2 hours ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said: Maybe it's time to start with the Ralph out chants? Make it clear to the board, we want him gone. I know some will say that will impact negatively on the players during the game but to that I say, would we notice??? No, he deserves more respect from that. When he came over to the away fans, the majority applauded him but I was disappointed to here a few boos. He doesn't deserve that, he's not a bad person, he cares about the club and he is doing his best, have some respect. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 7 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: No, he deserves more respect from that. When he came over to the away fans, the majority applauded him but I was disappointed to here a few boos. He doesn't deserve that, he's not a bad person, he cares about the club and he is doing his best, have some respect. Fucking hell, he came over? The last 2 away games I’ve been to, Brentford & Spurs, he fucked off down the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisonlyonemickychannon Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 What a dull uninspiring manager Ralph is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 9 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: No, he deserves more respect from that. When he came over to the away fans, the majority applauded him but I was disappointed to here a few boos. He doesn't deserve that, he's not a bad person, he cares about the club and he is doing his best, have some respect. IpNobody thinks he’s a bad person. The ticket-paying fans have two options: don’t pay for your ticket, or register your discontent. Both are fair game, nobody is forced to clap along like a noddy at a game If the performance is utterly shit. Ralph has had plenty of respect from the fans. You sound like a Semmens, blaming the fans for shit performances. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 3 points off the bottom of the table with 3 performances in a row that suggest we deserve to be where are. If the owners haven’t spent all week getting a manager in place ready for Monday they deserve for their investment to lose money when we go down. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 (edited) I havn't cared to look at the 'highlights.' Have no desire to, this is what the last two years under Ralph has done. I've stopped caring. So much worse then being annoyed. He has to go. Edited 8 October, 2022 by Colinjb 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 On 07/10/2022 at 18:53, Chris cooper said: How old are you Swanny ? If you don’t mind me asking ? The wrong side of 40, was a season ticket holder in the Premier League, Championship, League 1 and then back in the Premier League. The Premier League isn't the bee all end all its made out to be. Some of my best memories are across all the leagues. You either choose to be in it for the long haul and take the dips or you'll end being miserable. Anyone who says that losing ruins their weekend needs to get a grip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorchester Saint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 1 hour ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? Where are these reports? I’m not doubting you, I just want to see them to at least feel like it might happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 A big couple of weeks coming for SR, are they ruthless as some say or just bunch of chancers, pretty piss poor so far, talked the talk but Ralph shouldve gone in the summer, seem to be more interested in being clever with there signings which will count for jack shit if we get relegated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 21 minutes ago, swannymere said: . Anyone who says that losing ruins their weekend needs to get a grip. That is very true because under RH people should by now be acclimatized to losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 49 minutes ago, Dorchester Saint said: Where are these reports? I’m not doubting you, I just want to see them to at least feel like it might happen! You should be doubting him - he's a WUM that has never been right about anything 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 Would seem unlikely that a loss to City will trigger the sacking. Unless it’s merely coincidental and the replacement set up has taken till now to be waiting in the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 3 hours ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said: Some reports surfacing that Ralph's departure will be on Monday and that a replacement has already been appointed. Speculative bullshit or is there some truth in this? Source?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diabolus Ex Machina Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 Bad starts to the season seem to be a bit of a theme under Ralph. The 7pts in 9 games this season is bad and last season (2021-22) we only had 8pts in the first 9 and in his first full season here (2019-20) we also only had 8pts in the first 9 games (2020-21 season is the sole exception so far where we got an eye watering 17pts in the first 9). That 2019-20 season actually ended up potentially even worse as we only had 9 points after 13 games. That was the same season that Ings got 22 goals (1 goal off the golden boot) and we finished 11th so it’s not like having a good striker made a difference in those early games, but I guess it also shows that it is possible to turn it around should our forwards hit form (though current performances seem to suggest that is unlikely). I always thought it was a bit of a shame we didn’t finish top half that season considering we had the leagues second highest scorer. We ended up finishing below a Sean Dyche led Burnley team with Chris Wood as a top scorer and a Sheffield United team whos top scorer only got 6 league goals so the competition wasn't exactly super strong. Something to think about when assuming another striker could solve all our problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 1 hour ago, Pamplemousse said: No, he deserves more respect from that. When he came over to the away fans, the majority applauded him but I was disappointed to here a few boos. He doesn't deserve that, he's not a bad person, he cares about the club and he is doing his best, have some respect. Last goodbye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 8 October, 2022 Share Posted 8 October, 2022 2 hours ago, Lord Duckhunter said: Fucking hell, he came over? The last 2 away games I’ve been to, Brentford & Spurs, he fucked off down the tunnel. I guess he spotted you in the crowd. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAY-Z Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, saintant said: But it's clearly far more than just a lack of a striker although I'm sure we all agree one was needed in the last window. We now play with no shape and no clear idea of what our style is, what we are trying to achieve and how we are going about it. It surely cannot be allowed to continue. Bournemouth sacked Parker after one humiliating 9-0 and look better for the change. A change in manager is now a must. This is it for me look at how we played when Ralph started, there was a purpose to the way we lined up, and the way we moved on the field, both with and without the ball. now there are just 11 people on the field this is absolutely nothing to do with who we have or haven’t signed on what positions. This is solely the set up of the players and what they are taking from the manager this cannot continue Edited 9 October, 2022 by MAY-Z 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 Has he gone yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Has he gone yet? Not yet no, guess we're committed to him for the big week ahead. Needs to get 6 points I reckon... Should be interesting given we have no cdm and don't look remotely like scoring.... 😅 Edited 9 October, 2022 by Saint86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 (edited) What I don’t get is we played okay against Everton but he made 4 changes to the City game, No stability! It was purely a containing job with no ambition to try and get a goal. Seriously one touch in the City box in 90 minutes is truly shit and I feel for every fan that went in support of the team. Hoping he’s sacked today so the new man can start first thing Monday and get the players ready for two winnable games out of the next three matches. RALPH IMHO will lose those two and probably get a draw if we’re lucky. Edited 9 October, 2022 by Pilchards 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 11 minutes ago, Saint86 said: Not yet no, guess we're committed to him for the big week ahead. Needs to get 6 points I reckon... Should be interesting given we have no cdm and don't look remotely like scoring.... 😅 I can’t wait to see our midfield against West Ham, 4 disconnected, slow midgets who appear to completely have lost interest in Ralphie Ball. Should be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Pilchards said: What I don’t get is we played okay against Everton but he made 4 changes to the City game, No stability! It was purely a containing job with no ambition to try and get a goal. Seriously one touch in the City box in 90 minutes is truly shit and I feel for every fan that went in support of the team. Hoping he’s sacked today so the new man can start first thing Monday and get the players ready for two winnable games out of the next three matches. RALPH IMHO will lose those two and probably get draw if we’re lucky. Yep. I don't see the point in giving him the chance to lose us 6 points. He's a lame horse and needs to be put out his misery asap. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 So last week he broke up the one thing that was ok BK/Salisu for Caleta dropped Diallo for AMN. This week drops AMN for Diallo and CC for Salisu. Next week is it JWP andBK turn to be dropped? Selection by raffle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 31 minutes ago, Saint86 said: Not yet no, guess we're committed to him for the big week ahead. Needs to get 6 points I reckon... Should be interesting given we have no cdm and don't look remotely like scoring.... 😅 If SR allow Ralph to continue any longer, I would suspect they have put massive wagers on us getting relegated. I do think though, that we won’t have Ralph for any more games. I admire loyalty from SR, but Ralph has well and truly run out of credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAY-Z Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 4 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: If SR allow Ralph to continue any longer, I would suspect they have put massive wagers on us getting relegated. I do think though, that we won’t have Ralph for any more games. I admire loyalty from SR, but Ralph has well and truly run out of credit. There does have to be something going on behind the scenes because blind Freddy can see we are completely stuffed on the field 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 Ralph will still be in charge next week. I reckon he'll still be here by the time players leave for the World Cup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 20 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: So last week he broke up the one thing that was ok BK/Salisu for Caleta dropped Diallo for AMN. This week drops AMN for Diallo and CC for Salisu. Next week is it JWP andBK turn to be dropped? Selection by raffle? IMO if we'd have played our strongest team against Everton (at least the strongest we could have put out or who have played the most) we'd have got at least a point. He drops Salisu for DCC (fine to a point but Salisu hadn't done much wrong lately), Diallo for AMN (who he's already said recently 'isn't ready'), and AArmstrong (who has played OK on the left this season) for Mara. That's why Ralph needs to go, his odd selections, his constant changing of formations, his not knowing who his best XI is. Then yesterday I'm surprised that he doesn't start 3 CBs, a position in which I think we have the most quality in the team at the moment, against a rampant City side. If we don't hear an announcement that he's gone today or tomorrow then I fear for the future. How nice would a new arrival be with a fresh perspective and a chance to bring a bit of positivity and good feeling to a club with largely depressed supporters, especially those that have to pay to watch largely pathetic football every week. Imagine St Mary's against West Ham, the crowd buzzing with a new managerial arrival. Thanks Ralph, and Good Luck for the future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 3 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Ralph will still be in charge next week. I reckon he'll still be here by the time players leave for the World Cup. I think 5 straight defeats after Sunday (if we lose) would do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: I think 5 straight defeats after Sunday (if we lose) would do it. Here's hoping. The players look so dejected. Watched the highlights and there is no one who wants to take the game by the scruff of the neck and fight back. It's just heads down and back to the half way line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 Perhaps SR are waiting for Brendan Rodgers to be sacked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 Sports Republic will look weaker as a business/group the longer they leave this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 9 October, 2022 Share Posted 9 October, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: I think 5 straight defeats after Sunday (if we lose) would do it. Why wait and lose another game with less points for a new guy? Edited 9 October, 2022 by hypochondriac 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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