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  1. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc) Well-Known Member

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    We had been selling our best players for years, we still do now, it wasn't because they didn't like Ralph that players left.

    I dont disagree that he clearly wasn't popular with the players - but that doesn't matter as long as he was respected. Even Bertrand who clearly fell out with him said he still respects Ralph now.

    I think you're underestimating the impact being broke has in the premier league. Clubs spend £100m net and still go down, how on earth would any manager have kept us up with zero net spend for multiple seasons?
     
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  2. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    Redmond, Bednarek, now Bertrand off the top of my head, have all implied heavily that is was because of Ralph. Reed as well.

    The clubs that spend 100m and go down are typically the promoted sides. We were an established Prem club with a Prem-level squad. We were still bringing in players like KWP, Ings, Broja, Livramento, Lavia. Ralph’s last window we spent well over 100m. We also spent lots on garbage players; whether you blame that on scouts or the manager, it’s up to you. I guess both should take responsibility.
     
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    Che’s Godlike Thighs, Jul 24, 2025
  3. Saints_Alive

    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    Just giving these lads a shout out, been watching their podcast for a few weeks and they deserve a few more subs...

     
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    Saints_Alive, Jul 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
  4. Le Saint

    Le Saint Well-Known Member

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    Just heard the short Damion Downs interview with Blackmore. His reason for coming to Saints: “I obviously had ambitions to play in the premier league and stay in the premier league”

    Err…has nobody told him?
     
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    Le Saint, Jul 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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    His first words were:- " Being able to play in the Premier League next year is a big factor in that, with the ambitions that the club have"
     
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    SAINTOSPREY, Jul 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
  6. Le Saint

    Le Saint Well-Known Member

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    Not the clip I heard!
     
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    Le Saint, Jul 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM

  7. NNSaint

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    Sshh…
     
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    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    thereisonlyoneno7, Jul 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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    See the club has gone all league 2 now by offering player sponsorship packages.
     
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    SteveO 74, Jul 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
  11. NNSaint

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    There’ll just be massive queues for the screens!
     
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    NNSaint, Jul 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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  12. NNSaint

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    Zero in the sense they won’t have it <whistle>
     
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    NNSaint, Jul 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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  13. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    I've just noticed that my season ticket has an old club crest on it, wondering if the club are using it for anything else this year?

    It's the first one of the current design with the old fashioned football. Think it'd have been the badge when we won the cup.
     
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    Libby, Jul 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
  14. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    The old ball and halo has been put on the back of the shirts this year, just below the collar. Obviously bringing it back into use as an icon in places
     
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    - Doing The Lambert Walk, Jul 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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