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Not everyone and few sensible people.

Villa are in big trouble IMO. Grealish was making them look good.

Let's say it's John Terry, or even Wayne fucking Rooney, in a worst case scenario (I hope ), I will still pledge to get behind them. It's not because I rate them, or because I think they would be a good choice even in the medium term, but because if by me and other fans getting behind them we get an extra 5% out of the team and somehow stay up, it will be a great thing. Once we have got through this season, we can see where we are, see what recruitment is needed and see whether the decision they made was the right one. This isn't MAs NUFC anymore, they aren't going to stick by some clown while we sink into the abyss. We also have to accept the potential for mistakes. That doesn't mean they shouldn't take criticism, just that it needs a caveat beside it. They want what's best for us, I believe, that's enough for me... for now.

Sound relaxed.

You can always count on someone losing a few games. The issue is us not winning them.

Yes but your inference is that they are just messing around, which there is no evidence of and that a change in manager would have seen a different result against Chelsea, which I'm doubtful of. If we don't have someone by Brighton, let's talk.

It sounds romantic but do you honestly think that is the way anyone with a modicum of sense would approach appointing a new manager?

WUM.

Computer says no.

Wew. NORWICH might win this now.

Shouldn't be touching him in that scenario.

42% win ratio at Everton, finished 5th before being sacked (the season previous), got them into 2 semi finals too. I'm not advocating for him, I'm just throwing out there the idea that Favre or Fonseca may not have faired better.

I still think Gerrard would be a better "impact" manager. Sometimes you need a personality and a statesman, as much as a coach. Could someone like Gerrard motivate the players, in the short term, better than a Favre or Fonseca type? Not that it will be Gerrard like. Just sparking food for thought.

Is Martinez "shit" though? Or is it worth taking some perspective? He's not my preference either but I think it's a fair to suggest that Favre or Fonseca represent and equal risk. In fact, some might suggest that Martinez at least know the league, for whatever that's worth. Devils advocate.

Jones comments on Fed are really alarming. Is it so hard to say, "I select players how I see fit." Keep your mouth shut because comments like that come back and bite you in the arse.

Jesus. Did well to get the Gallowgate done then.

I try never to tell a club how they should feel about their manager. There's so many variables to what success looks like. From the outside its easy to say it looks like he's doing OK but the reality can often be different. No club should hire a manager which the fans aren't fussed about. It's the same reason why Rafa will never win over Everton.

Wrong thread but the idea that the might sell us is absolutely ridiculous.

They can all get a side keeping possession, knock the ball about but are soft defensively and have little conviction?

Would sort out our leaky defensive.

I love the absolute conviction that Fonesca would be a better appointment than Martinez, despite very little evidence to suggest so. Is it because Fonseca or Favre haven't been in this league therefore represent a hope that they will be mint? There's equal chance of either of those being absolute flops. I include myself in being someone preferring Favre/Fonseca FWIW.

I love the absolute conviction that Fonesca would be a better appointment than Martinez, despite very little evidence to suggest so. Is it because Fonseca or Favre haven't been in this league therefore represent a hope that they will be mint?

Nuno anyone?

Doubt he's a heavy drinker. Pure sod can't catch a break when it comes to illness and injury.