Russell Martin

[The Cat]

4 hours ago, StrangelyBrown said:

That could be the noddiest thing I've ever seen from the club. Do you get a free giant foam hand and a red and white wig to go with it?

Must do.

I was trying to decide whether it was worse then the "Go Wilde" shirts but even thinking about it made me sad.

[SambaMaverick]

4 hours ago, The Cat said:

Anyone copped one of these? Will look great when we all turn up wearing one on Friday.

Fucking hell

[Dellyears]

Why do we abandon red and white  for murky grey/black away from home?

[Turkish]

Biggest game of his management career tomorrow?

[notnowcato]

7 hours ago, Turkish said:

Biggest game of his management career tomorrow?

100%. 

The first leg was the previous biggest game of his career. He did alright in that. 

[tdmickey3]

Ok Russell, you are 1 or 2 games from success or failure.

Get your team and tactics right

[Give it to Ron]

Wagner sacked at Norwich after last night showing 

[Badger]

7 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said:

Wagner sacked at Norwich after last night showing 

Martin once said he wanted to return to manage Norwich one day. Wonder if that still sits among his ambitions? 

[Whitey Grandad]

5 minutes ago, Badger said:

Martin once said he wanted to return to manage Norwich one day. Wonder if that still sits among his ambitions? 

Just give it a week or two…

[Midfield_General]

On 14/05/2024 at 07:10, The Cat said:

Anyone copped one of these? Will look great when we all turn up wearing one on Friday.

That has to be a joke, surely.

The clip art footballs, the starbursts, the fonts, the lightning bolts... fucking lol, it's like something Gareth from the Office would knock up. 

Did Russell do that one himself?  

 

[Weston Super Saint]

16 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

That has to be a joke, surely.

The clip art footballs, the starbursts, the fonts, the lightning bolts... fucking lol, it's like something Gareth from the Office would knock up. 

Did Russell do that one himself?  

 

When I saw it, I assumed they were only doing kids sizes, they can't sell that to adults, surely?

[Mallagroth]

If by some miracle we get promoted I’m buying one (rather that than eat a hat)

[manji]

On 14/05/2024 at 07:10, The Cat said:

Anyone copped one of these? Will look great when we all turn up wearing one on Friday.

Let’s All Go Wilde. Mind you I would be in the market for a three way football top comprised of the Saints/ Goztepe/ Valeciennes shirts Sports Republic logo on front and Rasmus Ankersen name across the back 

[Midfield_General]

1 hour ago, Weston Super Saint said:

When I saw it, I assumed they were only doing kids sizes, they can't sell that to adults, surely?

The result of an early rounds Apperentice task, that’s what it looks like. Shat out by a team who’ve called themselves ‘Bravery’ up against a crippling deadline and the withering glare of Karren Brady. 

Wonder if Rusty will be invited into the boardroom later tonight 

[disconnect]

Interesting that Wagner was sacked when he's probably done a comparable job to Martin to date. I don't think he'd go if we fail tonight, but we wouldn't have even needed play offs if we were coached into killing off teams. 

[Fabrice29]

3 hours ago, tdmickey3 said:

Ok Russell, you are 1 or 2 games from success or failure.

Get your team and tactics right

I genuinely can’t believe anyone types stuff like this and then thinks ‘yep, that’s a perfectly reasonable thing to write’ and hits post.

[The Curse of St Mary's]

7 minutes ago, disconnect said:

Interesting that Wagner was sacked when he's probably done a comparable job to Martin to date. I don't think he'd go if we fail tonight, but we wouldn't have even needed play offs if we were coached into killing off teams. 

Sure Martin has made lots of mistakes and he has admitted to making lots this season but the absolute killer game for me was Boro at home where we played very well and created a bucket load of chances but dire finishing meant the three points slipped through our fingers (plus suspect KWP defending of course). Not sure Martin could have done anymore with that particular game. Down to individuals not doing their job in my book. 

[ErwinK1961]

3 hours ago, tdmickey3 said:

Ok Russell, you are 1 or 2 games from success or failure.

Get your team and tactics right

Just the sharpener that Martin needed, I reckon we’ll be ok now you’ve told him.

[Saint-Reece]

3 hours ago, tdmickey3 said:

Ok Russell, you are 1 or 2 games from success or failure.

Get your team and tactics right

What's the point in getting the team and tactics right tonight? As you so eloquently said on another thread yesterday "We won’t be beating Leeds in final if we get there, they will get a confidence boosting 4 nil" 

[The Cat]

2 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said:

When I saw it, I assumed they were only doing kids sizes, they can't sell that to adults, surely?

There's 4XL as an option so all sizes catered for thankfully 

[Weston Super Saint]

14 minutes ago, The Cat said:

There's 4XL as an option so all sizes catered for thankfully 

Thankfully?

[Lighthouse]

45 minutes ago, The Cat said:

There's 4XL as an option so all sizes catered for thankfully 

TBF that could still be kids these days.

[The Cat]

2 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said:

Thankfully?

The more people that buy one the better. Would love to see an army of Saints fans marching to Wembley wearing those, people of all shapes and sizes. 

[Weston Super Saint]

21 minutes ago, The Cat said:

The more people that buy one the better. Would love to see an army of Saints fans marching to Wembley wearing those, people of all shapes and sizes. 

Luckily, I've heard they will be on every seat tonight - one size fitz (h)all.

[Whitey Grandad]

1 hour ago, Weston Super Saint said:

Luckily, I've heard they will be on every seat tonight - one size fitz (h)all.

So small that I can't see any

[Block41 Saint]

His football is so boring. 

[miserableoldgit]

1 hour ago, Block41 Saint said:

His football is so boring. 

Yep.....he needs to go! Wagner is available! Can we get him in before Wembley??

[Dusic]

Tactically superior to the supposed king of tactics over these two legs despite no Adams or Stewart for the majority.

Pragmatic subtle changes e.g use of Stephens tonight and good subs.

[notnowcato]

I don’t get the media love in for Corboran, he’s alright but the media are balls deep on him. 
 

He talked a lot of bollox at the end to, “team unable to find any fluidity” No fucking surprise given the 5-4-1 formation he put up, essentially nullifying their best player. 
 

He was also schooled by Russell and the staff over both legs. 

[Toadhall Saint]

4 minutes ago, notnowcato said:

I don’t get the media love in for Corboran, he’s alright but the media are balls deep on him. 
 

He talked a lot of bollox at the end to, “team unable to find any fluidity” No fucking surprise given the 5-4-1 formation he put up, essentially nullifying their best player. 
 

He was also schooled by Russell and the staff over both legs. 

He’s animated - that’s why they like him.

[Disco Stu]

13 minutes ago, notnowcato said:

I don’t get the media love in for Corboran, he’s alright but the media are balls deep on him. 
 

He talked a lot of bollox at the end to, “team unable to find any fluidity” No fucking surprise given the 5-4-1 formation he put up, essentially nullifying their best player. 
 

He was also schooled by Russell and the staff over both legs. 

He's done an unbelievable job to be fair. Unbalanced squad with very little investment. 5th was an over achievement.

Edited 17 May, 2024 by Disco Stu

[woodsaint1]

17 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

He's done an unbelievable job to be fair. Unbalanced squad with very little investment. 5th was an over achievement.

Yes they havent invested much, but to describe the job hes done as unbelievable is a bit much. They still have most of the squad who were playing for them in the PL a few years ago - Bartley, Diangana, Furlong, Yokuslu, Townsend, Kipre, Phillips, Ajayi etc. They've also added Johnston (probably their best player) The playoffs was probably what was expected of them

[Disco Stu]

11 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said:

Yes they havent invested much, but to describe the job hes done as unbelievable is a bit much. They still have most of the squad who were playing for them in the PL a few years ago - Bartley, Diangana, Furlong, Yokuslu, Townsend, Kipre, Phillips, Ajayi etc. They've also added Johnston (probably their best player) The playoffs was probably what was expected of them

I'm more reiterating what a West Brom supporting friend of mine has told me but I do think it's fair to say he's been one of the standout managers this season. I think Norwich, Hull and Middlesbrough all have stronger squads. In terms of squad value, they're 12th in the Championship. I can see the hype myself.

[The Cat]

Nice interview 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hys080?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Says "we'll analyse the opponents" before the final which busts that pathetic myth which has been banded around about us not doing that.

[Dark Munster]

1 hour ago, notnowcato said:

I don’t get the media love in for Corboran, he’s alright but the media are balls deep on him. 
He talked a lot of bollox at the end to, “team unable to find any fluidity” No fucking surprise given the 5-4-1 formation he put up, essentially nullifying their best player. 
He was also schooled by Russell and the staff over both legs. 

That would be true if both had comparable quality squads. We don't.

Russ and the boys have done very well over the two legs, but it helped having superior players.

Edited 17 May, 2024 by Dark Munster

[Fabrice29]

2 minutes ago, Dark Munster said:

That would be true if both had comparable quality squads. We don't.

Russ and the boys have done very well over the two legs, but it helped having superior players.

Russell has won 5 out of 6 against him including 4 for 4 when Swansea manager.

[CSA96]

A homecoming for RM?

 

[Whitey Grandad]

24 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

A homecoming for RM?

 

Give it a week or so and see what happens.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

25 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

A homecoming for RM?

 

He's bound to be on their radar. Why they're using radar and not data, results and management skills I'm not sure. 🙂

Norwich and Hull have dispensed with their managers for not going up. We don't know the direction the club might take if we don't.

 

[Toadhall Saint]

16 hours ago, The Cat said:

Nice interview 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hys080?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Says "we'll analyse the opponents" before the final which busts that pathetic myth which has been banded around about us not doing that.

The pathetic myth came from the horses mouth albeit when we were in that unbeaten run.

[Dusic]

16 minutes ago, Holmes_and_Watson said:

He's bound to be on their radar. Why they're using radar and not data, results and management skills I'm not sure. 🙂

Norwich and Hull have dispensed with their managers for not going up. We don't know the direction the club might take if we don't.

 

The club already addressed this with Parsons confirming they feel he is doing a good job and has driven a lot of promising change, so zero chance we would be actively looking to make a change regardless of what happens next Sunday.

Hopefully Brighton are looking elsewhere as, if we don't go up, the last thing we need is another change.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Just now, Dusic said:

The club already addressed this with Parsons confirming they feel he is doing a good job and has driven a lot of promising change, so zero chance we would be actively looking to make a change regardless of what happens next Sunday.

Hopefully Brighton are looking elsewhere as, if we don't go up, the last thing we need is another change.

I could see a scenario where we don't go up, Brighton want Martin, we get compensation, and adopt something a little different next season to solve some of this year's issues.

On one hand there are the quotes of him being young, promising and improving. On the other, the stark financial realities of a results based business.

[OldNick]

I think it was mentioned a few weeks ago that RM was being watched by BHA. Im not sure where I saw it, probably on the CoT posts

[CSA96]

Guardian going pretty firm on saying Kieran McKenna is their lead target

[Badger]

1 hour ago, Dusic said:

The club already addressed this with Parsons confirming they feel he is doing a good job and has driven a lot of promising change, so zero chance we would be actively looking to make a change regardless of what happens next Sunday.

Hopefully Brighton are looking elsewhere as, if we don't go up, the last thing we need is another change.

Chairman's vote of confidence and all that .....

Nothing would be off limits for Saints. From my time following them, just when you think things are harmonious and fine someone throws a bit of a fit and it all falls out. I'm thinking Alan Ball leaving us, Merrington being sacked despite having achieve the season's goal, the Souness tantrum, Pearson not being kept., Koeman moving on, all at times when you thought things were settled at the  end of the season.  We don't know the set up, and how working relationships have gelled, or how Wilcox fucking off will affect things.

[Golac's Cunning Stunts]

1 hour ago, OldNick said:

I think it was mentioned a few weeks ago that RM was being watched by BHA. Im not sure where I saw it, probably on the CoT posts

What exactly would they be watching though? Him preening himself on the touchline?

[Wade Garrett]

20 hours ago, notnowcato said:

I don’t get the media love in for Corboran, he’s alright but the media are balls deep on him. 
 

He talked a lot of bollox at the end to, “team unable to find any fluidity” No fucking surprise given the 5-4-1 formation he put up, essentially nullifying their best player. 
 

He was also schooled by Russell and the staff over both legs. 

He was showing off like mad with his histrionics on the line.  Has done well with the players at his disposal though.

[Wade Garrett]

I have been consistent this season in my criticism of Martin.  However, I liked the change of shape against Leeds and the tactics against West Brom.  
Keep up the good work, one more game!

[Weston Super Saint]

3 hours ago, Golac's Cunning Stunts said:

What exactly would they be watching though? Him preening himself on the touchline?

Checking his grass picking abilities and how accurately he throws his bottle of water.

[woodsaint1]

5 hours ago, CSA96 said:

Guardian going pretty firm on saying Kieran McKenna is their lead target

What a kick in the stones that would be for Ipswich. You would imagine that after b2b promotions he would want to lead them in the PL