Lambert gone

[Smirker]

Southgate appointed apparently.

Where did you hear that?

I wouldn't expect an appointment before the Leicester match.

[richard moore]

O'Leary with Hodge as assistant anyone?

[Legion]

I do, though, actually feel sorry for him. Clearly out of his depth and as said above his reaction to the second goal was the sign of a broken man and I do not like to see that.

[Monty]

I do, though, actually feel sorry for him. Clearly out of his depth and as said above his reaction to the second goal was the sign of a broken man and I do not like to see that.

That was my reaction.

[ktvillan]

I like Southgate but his only club management experience was a shambles.  Having a strong link and affinity to the club is hardly a qualification to overcome those inadequacies.  I find it odd that people are still considered just because they used to play for a club - it means fuck all in terms of managerial ability.  Look at the top 6 clubs , how many of their managers had any prior links to them as players.  None.   How many had ever even managed in the prem before joining?  Only Pochettino and Mourinho who rejoined the same club.  So if the most successful clubs don't fall for that cobblers why do other clubs keep repeating the same mistakes?  It just shows a complete lack of imagination and research, an unnecessary need to appease the fans by giving them one of their favourites,  and an unwillingness to back your judgement.

[ozzjim]

Southgate is bright enough to be a good manager, and with a good coaching team around him could be a success somewhere, but he would be a hell of a gamble.

[Deano's Mullet]

I do, though, actually feel sorry for him. Clearly out of his depth and as said above his reaction to the second goal was the sign of a broken man and I do not like to see that.

Me too.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Feel a bit sorry for him. He genuinely tried, not a bad guy and the post match interviews were just bluster.

All the best Paul.

Now let's get out of this sh*t storm.

[ozzjim]

I do, though, actually feel sorry for him. Clearly out of his depth and as said above his reaction to the second goal was the sign of a broken man and I do not like to see that.

And Gregg Evans is still sticking up for him in the mail. Pillock.

[Pat McMahon]

Pat Murphy. What an incredible twat.

I think you are being far too generous

I think he's alright

I've never understood the thing about him. I've always liked him. He took the view about Lerner ages ago being silent, which most of us mocked him about and now must of us think this. Is it down to his love of M'ON ?

I think a lot of it is because he's always been objective and never takes sides. He is, though, a great broadcaster and a very good writer.

Add me to the Pat Murphy fan club

Me too. I think he genuinely is keen for all midlands clubs to do well. Obviously in a self interested way too he would rather commentate on us v Chelsea than us v Doncaster

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Most of Leamore heard (and witnessed) my reaction to this. Thanks to all concerned for the barrage of texts and messages in the middle of the Black Country Dance Festival.

You throwing a few shapes in celebration Leeg?
Or just joining in with a few local sacred pork scratching worship rituals?
:-)

[richard moore]

Palace level, West Brom winning, Burnley losing....could be worse

[curiousorange]

I'm too euphoric to make a rational choice on who I want as next manager, but aside from one or two that I've seen knocking about, I wouldn't go for them. Out of everyone I've seen linked the obvious choice is Klinsmann, because even if we didn't manage to get out of the mire in time, I figure the Championship squad he'd build from who stayed and the youth team (as well as players who I think would jump at the chance to work with him) would be the best shout of getting back up at the first attempt.

Never say never. I thought Lambert would never go, and here we are. Thank everything.

[richard moore]

Palace level, West Brom winning, Burnley losing....could be worse

And Gareth Barry sent off!

[ktvillan]

I have no sympathy for him at all.  He knew he was out of his depth, but refused to walk away so he could pocket his wedge,  and now gets to trouser a tidy sum having taken us deep into the shit.  I'd love that kind of job.