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1 minute ago, AV82 said:

Steven Gerrard hasn't lost the dressing room. He never had it. He can't coach and he has the personality of a bumhole. What are his strengths exactly?

I wonder what he actually does on the training ground. 

Just standing there observing? Joins in on the training drills from time to time perhaps... 

Just now, Demitri_C said:

It does worry me that the owners might sell up when they see the failings of gerrard and the cost uts costing them

 

Well if it's true they were in the attendance today it shows they still very much care. 

2 minutes ago, Demitri_C said:

Purslow has a 50% success record eith his two appointments.  I wont be too harsh on him with gerrrad but the next one has to be right

It has to be a statement appointment. No more gambles. I dont believe the gerrard and purslow friendship was the main factor. I think his slick talking would have won them over like a proper oily car salesman. Also his name would have raised the profile of the club.

But no doubt about purslow and lange made  a mistake with this one

 

The CEO shouldn't be in charge of footballing decisions. 

1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

It wasn't even a bad performance, or an unwinnable game.

Under normal circumstance it would have been easy to say that was " unlucky " due to the nature of the goal.

However this was legit one of those where the Manager actually prevented us from winning the game with some absolutely ridiculous decision making.

If it wasn't for the fluke goal, even a draw on the balance of the game would have been a shit result.

I'd say it was a really bad performance. 

We didn't create anything all game against a team dead on confidence. 

He can't coach players. 

He has nowhere to go after Beale left who's been carrying him his entire managerial career. 

6 minutes ago, Zero7 said:

Has he done his post match BS yet

Will probably say we controlled the game for large parts and blah blah.

Deano will take them up.

They have a very good squad for the Championship

3 minutes ago, Tayls said:

Fulham would batter us. Don’t know about Southampton but we struggle against any side that…well… turns up. 

Saints looked very good against United despite losing

6 minutes ago, Mr_Dogg said:

I get the feeling that is quite a bit away from being sacked. Could be wrong.

Purslow will protect his mate if the owners come calling.

Arsenal will maul us.

He will probably be gone after that.

Championship level player.

Gerrard is not gonna play the kids when his job is on the line.

2 minutes ago, His Name Is Death said:

Potter isn’t going to come to us.

That's what I'm thinking too.

He has a very good thing going on at Brighton and if a top 6 club job becomes available he'll be a top candidate. He'll be aware of that.

1 minute ago, pacbuddies said:

So why not get a new manager in asap so that he can witness the Arsenal and City games to see what needs to be done? Delaying reaps no rewards!

We may miss out on the famous new manager bounce then something which could end up being vital for us right now considering our position.

I don't think people should be so worried about Rodgers because he is struggeling right now.

This is very normal in modern football. The Rodgers - Leicester project has simply run it's course. They've had a good run but time to move on.

I'd be very happy with Rodgers.

1 minute ago, IrishVilla10 said:

No chance. Get him gone as soon as possible. I see no benefit to giving him any longer 

Right now is not a great time to bring a new manager in.

Arsenal and City is pretty much 2 straight defeats whoever is in charge.

Just now, stewiek2 said:

Yep, factor in the new stand build as well as the decimation of the squad, it's unthinkable. I think the decision will be out of his hands sooner rather than later.

My main point has always been Purslow should be nowhere near footballing decisions and that is on the owners I'm afraid.

11 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

He also appointed Dean Smith for Villa.

I get the sentiment, but this circular sentiment i don't get.

Dean Smith was a low risk appointment.

It's completely different.

He has now directly set us back at least 2 years heading for a relegation battle if things doesn't drastically change. An increasingly aging squad and big wages.

The economic consequences if this goes wrong will be ginormous. 

Was poor but can't really blame them when the team isn't giving them anything to cheer about.

They can't keep letting Purslow being in charge of major footballing decisions. 

About to play arsenal and City. 

Not a great time for a new manager to come in. 

I think they will wait still. 

This is a very competitive league. 

We are definitely not too good to go down 

This is the same man who appointed Hodgson for Liverpool. 

Get this clown out