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Ah, don't be like that.

He clearly does have an idea of what the outcome will be. We've appointed a mediocre manager so it's not much of a stretch to predict mediocre results as the outcome.

Spurs may really go for it this summer as our shambolic state offers them a great chance to consolidate their grasp on the spot we've vacated.

F*** that's disappointing. At the moment I can't help but feel that his appointment will always represent everything that's gone wrong with the club. Slipped standards, lowered expectations, maintenance of a s***ty status quo. Mediocrity with a soft touch. Worst of all, he's Purslow's man. This is R.H.'s 13th managerial gig in the last 20 years, and I'm not sure if in that time, he's done anything to merit the job he's just been handed. Best of luck to chap though. I'm fickle so will happily jump aboard the bandwagon if things go well, but as someone said, the wheels could come of very easily as given the context he'll have f*** all leeway to make mistakes.

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I suppose it's too much to ask that the new owners have money and not be complete c****.

Neither are ideal, and both would ultimately be stopgaps, but it's got to be Kenny over Roy. Get Kenny in with a really top class coach and everyone starts next season with a bit of a buzz. Which at the moment, would be something of an achievement. On the other hand, if Roy is picked, the next two months will be nonstop struggle to get people behind the new manager, with everyone well and truly f***ed off before the season even starts.

f*** it. You're right. It'll inevitably end in tears but it'll be great while it lasts. I think Torres will be more likely to stick around for Kenny than Roy.

Just look at how many jobs he's had over the last twenty years. He's seems incabable of staying in a job for any lengh of time. He's the perpetual stopgap. His appointment will only add to the sense of listlessness. f***.

O'Neill is a better manager. 6 clubs in 20 years and never been sacked. Really impressive record with Celtic. He's not Rafa's standard but would be a much better choice than Roy. Thing is, MO'N is probably too insubordinate for Purslow and the gang

Assuming Hiddink isn't an option, I'd settle for O'Neill over just about all of the likely alternatives. He wouldn't need time to adjust and it would be great up until March. Hopefully he could add something new into the mix of side that's already tactically well drilled. And thanks Rafa. You were f***ing top.

Same thing flashed through my mind

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That's spot on. We look washed up.

I think this is spot on. I reckon that this was a key element among several of the factors that have seen us suffer a shocking, if not entirely inexplicable, slide. It's easy to say in retrospect, but if you remove the stablising force and heartbeat of the side, then alter the defensive/attacking mix at both fullback positions, suffer some terrible luck on the field and from s***heads in the boardroom, you get a perfect storm where we go from within touching distance of league, to the point where the position of a decent man, and good manager, has probably become untenable. In order to keep this whole thing on the rails, Rafa had to get everything right. He didn't. In all likelihood nobody could have. I think this all has a feeling of inevitability now and I dread to think who we'll get in if Rafa walks.

Reina Kyrigiakos Lucas Reina was excellent.