Southampton banter 2

29 Nov 2025 07:39:06
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28 Nov 2025 20:54:59
I think a convincing away win tomorrow and Tonda gets the job. He definitely deserves in, in relation to those who have come before.

The realist in me though doesn't let me getting carried away. Part of me can't help but wander how he/the team adapts to the first lost under him. It all feels a bit like the honeymoon at the moment. Will the relationship/form last into the future if we have a few losses here and there?

On top of that even if Will wasn't successful I think he was successful in the players/team he brought it, he just wasn't able to get them to perform. So for me Tondas success is a little reliant on the team that was created for him, wether he's able to identify players of his own going forward, if he does get the job, time will tell.

Furthermore we are and always will be the little guys when it comes to the premier league, meaning if we do have any immense success and that is able to carry over to the premier league, it will be 1-2 seasons at the most where that succes is gutted and we become doners for the elite clubs in the league.

It's a fine like to walk when your a club like us. Every single club is a selling club unless your to man city's/real madrids of this world. The teams every player/manager ultimately want to end up as.

Hopefully Tonda is the man, just hopefully not too much too soon lol ?

29 Nov 2025 11:49:31
It’s a very difficult call to make isn’t it. If we win today, I agree, Tonda will likely get the job. If we don’t, then the board will have doubts.

But it shouldn’t be like that - an all or nothing call.

Personally, I think it’s far too early to rave about Tonda - the results on his watch have been brilliant but as you say Lesleee, what will happen when we lose a few.

If it was my call, I would probably offer him an interim contract for the rest of the season. That way we can assess his leadership over 20 or so matches and take stock in May.

Very tough game today in a tough part of London.

28 Nov 2025 07:39:06
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27 Nov 2025 07:39:07
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26 Nov 2025 12:52:46
This is the most upbeat I have felt as a Saints fan in years. I now think we will make playoffs and even challenge for 2nd

If we do go up. We should follow Sunderland and buy 7 or 8 quality players around 20m each, then sell 7 or 8 (Downes, Archer Sugawara etc.) for 50m.

Loan out some young guys to the Championship to help us if we go back down, like we did with Charles.

Prem quality GK, 2 CBs, RB, ST, AM plus cover then Leo, Fellows, Charles, etc. in there and I think we could even survive!

28 Nov 2025 20:47:18
You need to reign it in a little bit ?, we went on an unbeaten run and promoted with RM and had the worst time in our clubs history in the Premier league.

I'm not sure if I want promotion or not even if we have a great season. I think it will depend on he manager situation and how good he/or whoever it is in the transfer window in January. That will give us some idea of their squad building capabilities going forward.

30 Nov 2025 07:39:23
This post did not age well after Millwall! We struggle without Leo.

It's a good debate if better to have another season. If the best players stay, it could be good for us but lose Leo, Charles and Jander and up against better relegated sides next season and we could wallow a while.

Last time we added 3 quality new players (Dibling, Rambo and Fernandes), lost Che and Stu, had to spend big on THB and Downes and wasted money on rest. Buy 7 or 8 proper players not bargain bin gambles and we could surprise a few.

26 Nov 2025 07:39:05
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26 Nov 2025 06:48:51
do do do let's all do the Tonda.

What a change just shows how much the players didn't like Still as its the same players who seen to want to work for Tonda. Winning is a habit long my it continue.

25 Nov 2025 19:21:34
I'm intrigued to see the outcome of the game tonight after looking at the lineup.

Cameron bragg was a big part of why we dominated with fluid movement of the ball at the wknd.

Now, not only has he opted against that by leaving him out, he's gone with downes instead of O'Shea.

So I'm interested to see if our recent run has been down to luck or wether he knows things we don't, I'm hoping for the latter and a decent result tonight. Downes for me seems like a revert to the old ways though. Hopefully not.

25 Nov 2025 20:53:43
Provided we comfortably hold on to this lead (or hopefully double it), Eckert has the job. Four wins in four, taking a two goal lead in each (something we hadn’t done in 19 months) and not just an XI but some peripheral players performing, this is an astonishing turnaround.

How bad was Still, or how much did the players down tools? Either way, I’ll enjoy this while it lasts!

25 Nov 2025 20:56:22
This manager knows his players inside out. What a first half performance.
He sets his team up to score goals …
What a breath of fresh air!

25 Nov 2025 21:59:26
Just how bad does young Still look now? When Tonda first took control, and won a couple before the international break, the wise council was still, rightly, let's not rush this. Then Charlton, then tonight. Now the emphasis MUST be "do not lose this guy" He won't need to work for a luke warm "experienced" manager like ONeil or the divisive Rogers, so just please give him the job tonight

25 Nov 2025 22:04:04
I do agree he's been a breathe of fresh air but the realist in me doesn't let me get carried away.

Whilst we didn't have success with Still I think we owe a part of this success to him. He gathered a a good squad of players when he arrived, the only issue was getting them to play.

Wether tonda is able to identify and recruit successfully as well as Still did along with how he adapts to any injuries that disrupt the way he wants to play will be key going forward.

But yes, it's hard to deny his success so far. Long may it continue.

25 Nov 2025 22:46:37
When he took over, looking at the fixtures you’d have realistically expected 5-7 from these four games, so to get 12, and score 13, is miraculous. For the first time in a long time I’m excited to watch Saints play. Only 2 off the play offs suddenly. I love this league.

26 Nov 2025 06:49:46
Completely agree. We could be playoffs by Christmas!

26 Nov 2025 20:22:44
Did the Maths, maintaining the current PPG average, 6th would be 35 points by Christmas. That is 11 away, so if draw away at Millwall, beat Birmingham, West Brom and Norwich then draw with Coventry, we could be in the playoffs.

25 Nov 2025 07:39:07
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24 Nov 2025 23:17:42
Provided there's not a 6-0 thrashing in the next two games, I think it's now a formality Eckert gets the job. And to be fair to him, he deserves it.

Charlton is the best we've played and attacked as a cohesive unit, with end product, away from home, probably since Koeman. And what a shame poor Nathan was on the receiving end.

Tonda doesn't seem one to be gesticulating and playing up for the cameras, he just stands, observes and says what he needs to behind closed doors. And after the myriad of lunatics over the last few years that may be just what this group need.

Not that it's right - they've essentially waited until the grown ups are out of the room to start messing about, but that independence seems to have freed them of any shackles for the first time in a long while.

No relentless adherence to a set way of playing, just 'go and play', and we have scored some superb goals as a result. 10 in 3 games. If only we could keep a clean sheet.

With relegation now back off the cards (Wednesday, Oxford and one other of the bottom six will surely finish worse off even if we capitulate again), there's nothing to lose.

It's such a bonkers league we could genuinely finish anywhere from 2nd to 19th, but there's no need to change something that is currently working. The hope is that changing his job title from interim to permanent doesn't see another epidemic of pathetic performances.

We may be 16th, and only won 5 games of 16, but this is so much more fun than being pelted in the PL every week. Especially when our manager doesn't seem like a nutcase for once!

COYS

25 Nov 2025 05:53:28
Saint GGsy You’ve just saved me writing a supportive screed on Tonda as you have 100% nailed it.Admittedly I have suggested several likely candidates in the past watching a couple of Tonda’s interviews the young man carries himself very well and is impressive on many aspects of the game He’s a good strategist and recognises Players’most effective positions.I hope he continues to remain humble and in my opinion SFC have uncovered a GEM. I also believe he has proved himself and deserves to be offered the position as most of us would be more than upset should a bigger Club try to poach him, PS. SH Rich Ialso share your philosophy regarding entertaining football. KOM

25 Nov 2025 20:54:26
I said provided there’s not a 6-0 thrashing. Didn’t expect that we might be the ones to dish it out!