You and me likewise. We’re away on holiday with our son who has a few challenges in life with Autism but is really great company and a fan, though his first club is Exeter FC (‘because I was born there!’ his says) managed to withhold the news until first thing this morning. ‘Lost 4-0 last night’ being his opening greeting!! Still gets the pain over with quickly. Catch up on here later!!!
Support was great last night. Probably one of the best away ends this season. One of only things I'll look back on fondly this season is the Ole-ing when we're 3/4/5 goals down.
I dont think Sir Walter Raleigh can be held responsible for that, though there are those who may blame Russel
I note on the BBC fan vote that even though the starters scored low, the subs all scored even lower ... Yay
Just as a point of general, non-toilet roll related information, the full verse goes: I’m so tired I’m feeling so upset I’m so tired I light another cigarette And I curse Sir Walter Raleigh He was such a stupid git
Not that it will make any difference but Slot will be banned from the touchline when we go to Anfield.
He always has been a totally underrated unused and messed about player. Yes his ‘move’ nonsense was pretty poor, probably agent driven, but for the life of me, for sometime Saints management whatever their name, is have consistently managed to screw up the careers of talented players in one way or another. Spors has a decision on his to do list and it’s how the final games are going to be managed. Juric has asked the question elsewhere of the Club, how is it that Saints have been so poor for so long. His selections are a bizarre at present and I suspect he’ll walk anyway, another embarrassment v Liverpool will be the limit for SR hopefully. They need to get to the players and sort out the attitude etc. Rusk caretakes on that basis only. Come May please QUICK!!!!!!!!
The first goal, that broke what was an okay start, needs to be questioned, not just by us but by any player who gives his sole attention to the player he is marking and gives no attention to the flight/direction of the ball. You see it in every game when a corner is being taken. Defenders are watching the player and not the ball so it is obvious, to me, that they are always going to be a fraction of a second late in getting into a position to win the ball. Maybe if Smallbone had watched the ball he might have been able to get to it before Nkunku.
I think he was watching the player then turned to watch the ball and that’s when Nkunku got beyond him as he had turned his back to him. You are always taught to watch your man when man marking corners.
What’s the point it would probably cost us money. Isn’t there a mutual break clause after 6 months. The inevitably of going down won’t change who ever you have in charge.
Look at Ruben Selles. He was put in charge when we were doomed in 22/23. Yeah a few people grumbled about his tactics, but mainly he was given a free pass because of the sh*tshow that season had been up until he took over. Since then, he has become the manager of Reading in League One, improved them steadily, and was then nabbed by Championship Hull City. Hull were bottom when he joined, and now they are out of the relegation zone. So he is gradually making a name for himself in the lower divisions. Fair play to him. Would that have happened had we not given him exposure in 22/23? So it's the same for Rusk. Fans won't moan because it's already been such a car crash. End of season he can stick around, or with the experience he earns managing a Prem team, see if other clubs are impressed enough to give him a chance. It is more likely to kickstart his career than kill it. I bet if you asked him, he would definitely want to do it. Not sure what your **** bank comment is all about.
Except it's bollocks. Firstly he's playing Fernandes out of position. He's not a RW or false 9. He's a CM/CAM and sometimes even a DM. Also, Gronbaek can play anywhere along the front three. I don't know what Juric's problem is, but he is a stubborn prick, and clearly doesn't have the club's best interests at heart. That's why he needs to piss off asap.
