Dean Smith - Confirmed

[PeterWithesShin]

Why go for Fat Sam Mr Shin, when Mourinho and Conte are both available?   Erm, and super David Moyes.

Super Sam with Pulis as his assistant. Dream ticket.

[Steve67]

Now you're talking!

[Damo70]

It's true. Venglos, Garde and RDM are proof of it. Fancy dan foreigners have no place over here. Same goes for players, how many goals has Messi scored away to Stoke?

Big fat Sam's claret and blue army!

Messi has never played away to Stoke. But of course until he does the big question mark over his career will always remain.

How well would Messi do on a wet and windy Wednesday night in December away to Stoke?

[adrenachrome]

It's true. Venglos, Garde and RDM are proof of it. Fancy dan foreigners have no place over here. Same goes for players, how many goals has Messi scored away to Stoke?

Big fat Sam's claret and blue army!

Messi has never played away to Stoke. But of course until he does the big question mark over his career will always remain.

How well would Messi do on a wet and windy Wednesday night in December away to Stoke?

It can get quite wet and windy in certain parts of Argentina and (cough) its associated archipelagos. This is often lost on various pundits one of whom was asked the following questions by an exasperated Argie: "Did you have a map of the world? Are you friendly with the sheeps of the mountains? Know you you well of Antarctica and penguin based entertainments?  Maybe you are dumbo Old Etonian who thinks he can send Warships to China and provoke Russia who could wipe him off the map in 30 minutes".

Wasting his breath, needless to say. As Kurt Vonnegut said "I was the victim of a series of accidents, as are we all". So it goes.

[PeterWithesShin]

Is this Archie Pelagos any good, worth signing?

[adrenachrome]

Is this Archie Pelagos any good, worth signing?

You knew this was coming down the pipe, didn't you, PWS?

He could do a pretty good job in the hole.

[PeterWithesShin]

[Risso]

It never gets old. We should appoint Mick for that gif alone.

[tomd2103]

Dean Smith is struggling and I'm sure he wishes the season could end right now.  It doesn't look like the players are playing for him and I'm sure a good number of them will be gone in the summer anyway. 

I want to see him given time and see what he can do with a full pre-season and some fresh faces brought in who he feels will be able to play the way he wants.  That said, I am a bit concerned about the impact a really poor couple of months from now will have on him and the club in general.  I just hope, Tuanzebe, Chester and Grealish come back to hel us finish the season strongly and get a bit of momentum.

[Drummond]

It never gets old. We should appoint Mick for that gif alone.

I giggle (or should that be giffle?) every time I see it. Best one out there.

[VinnieChase84]

The major issue is our fan base in large sections just demand instant success without the work. Not willing to have any pain at all even if it benefits us down the line. This is the first apt of our new owners and board and they will give him time. Weve not signed players on in the first window that dont join until the summer unless we are thinking further ahead.
The young lads who have gone on loan will come back to us better off in the summer. That's then a chance for them so take up important roles in our first team squad instead of the overpaid wasters like Lansbury etc.
The toughest thing for people to grasp at the moment is just accepting that we don't have many players who are actually any good. Certainly not up for the demands of a front foot style.

My biggest worry is the effect of these short term results and what pressure that could bring. Say we don't beat stoke/derby then on the wrong side of a result at the sty, the whole thing just becomes toxic once again.
Its blatantly obvious to a lot of the squad that they don't have futures under us. This naturally will cause a downturn in performances. Some of the news is inescapable of them knowing (the fact we wont discuss new deals with certain members) and that speaks volumes.

Deano has discussed how he sees football and what he expects us to play. First time ever weve had a manager who discusses style, tactics and the type of players he wants. We now have to allow him time to put that into practice. If come Jan 2020 we are no further forward then that would be the time to look at his position.

[Des Little]

I think it's safe to assume that the summer will see the kind of overhaul not seen since the summers of '91 (Big Ron) and to some lesser extent '95 (Sir Brian), and with it a whole new team and playing style for next season.  There seems to be a lot of negativity and confusion amongst fans with where exactly we are, and no knowledge of what plans are in place (understandably)and ultimately what the future will be, however I have 100% confidence that the owners know exactly what they are doing, and better days are not far away. 

Keep the faith!

[wozwebs]

thatcherlover on Twitter who has been right a fair bit before (and claims works at BH) is saying there is a big split in dressing room, the players think training is too focused on running and running and not enough tactical training. JT been sidelined since day one, players not happy about being dropped without telling them a reason.

Basically sounds like they all had it cushy under Bruce, who thatcherlover must have got on with at BH, and are not having to actually graft for a living and don't like it.

[Risso]

thatcherlover on Twitter who has been right a fair bit before 

No, he hasn't.  He's a bullshitter of the very highest order.

[VinnieChase84]

thatcherlover on Twitter who has been right a fair bit before (and claims works at BH) is saying there is a big split in dressing room, the players think training is too focused on running and running and not enough tactical training. JT been sidelined since day one, players not happy about being dropped without telling them a reason.

Basically sounds like they all had it cushy under Bruce, who thatcherlover must have got on with at BH, and are not having to actually graft for a living and don't like it.

Wouldn't believe a word he says mate. Been caught out loads before and makes up utter BS.