Sage has been dealt a poor hand. However, it does not mean that previously able defenders should now be found lacking in basic defensive skills. The first Liverpool goal in particular was very sloppy at a point when we could easily have been 2-0 up. Of course VAR chalked off our goal and the post and Allison saved Liverpool. Conceding so many goals a route to the Championship and further down. This must stop right ow so Sage must go and someone who can coach a solid defence needs to be appointed. We have enough naturally gifted attacking players to create chances within that setup.
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eritheagle
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just said on talksport news that the players have lost confidence in sage.
If true parish won't hesitate to pull the trigger!!
park the bus
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One thing said and another thing done. Previous fire fighting managers have knuckled down, instilled some fight and disciplne and gone from there. I'd say it depends on the character of the players - Wharton looks as though he's about to burst into tears at any moment, others in the squad are grifters biding their time till the next payday.
Time for them all collectively to step up, but maybe they all have decent escape clauses for impending relegation...
In fact, I thought it was a pretty spirited performance until their very very sloppy first goal, after which you could see the confidence drain from the side. This is in part, Sage’s responsibility. There are enough good p;Ayers in the squad for us to stay up. But we need to play with discipline.
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He might have lost confidence in them !
I've just heard Talksport say in making a managerial change 'the board believe the club has a better squad than at least 6 other clubs.'
If true, I've got Hull, Coventry, Ipswich, Fulham. Sunderland and ???
I'm not sure of the 6th although Forest is a possibility.
Anyway, it's fine having a better squad but it's about getting them to perform.
If true, I've got Hull, Coventry, Ipswich, Fulham. Sunderland and ???
I'm not sure of the 6th although Forest is a possibility.
Anyway, it's fine having a better squad but it's about getting them to perform.
park the bus
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Sage is a shrewd operator, he'll walk away with millions in the bank for a few months work and his reputation will survive intact, it's already been mentioned how he was dealt a rough hand.
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I'd be surprised if he gets the whole of the remainder of his contract paid up. I would expect there to have been some kind of financial limitation clause in the event of him being sacked in the first 6 months or so.
Nicholas91
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Perhaps no replacement has been found yet?
It'll be Frank or Dyche I reckon. I'd fear if it were Frank, we would be in for more of the same, for a while, in which case we may as well stick with Sage.
eaglesdare
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Alot of companies have a 6 month probation period when you first join😅
We could have done with that for some of the players we’ve signed!
Teddy Eagle
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Probably. It amused me that the media seems to assume that no decision can be made without them being informed.
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Got a feeling he will still be the manager after this international break.
He may be given the games against likes of Hull/Coventry to save his job.
I really hope it's not Thomas Franks he was useless at Spurs who were in same position.
2 names we know it wont be Roy & Southgate.
He may be given the games against likes of Hull/Coventry to save his job.
I really hope it's not Thomas Franks he was useless at Spurs who were in same position.
2 names we know it wont be Roy & Southgate.
Willo
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I was in conversation with a member of the media about an hour ago.
I informed the inquisitive gentleman that "My tapestry of information has holes in it just like our defence".
😀 😀
Teddy Eagle
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The Wilyeaux Tapestry.
Willo
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eritheagle
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they showed a stat on ssn the other day that spurs started surprisingly well under frank last season, including winning at etihad. It was once the players started being difficult (refusing to do lap of appreciation etc) that things changed for him and them.
Davepalace707
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I hope not. Why would we expect to get much from those games unless something changes. I can tell you two sets of people who would want Sage to stay - Hull and Coventry fans.
Willo
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Indeed they won 2-0 at Man C in Frank's 2nd PL game in charge.
In actual fact Tottenham won 3 of their first 4 PL games under him.
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I have an element of sympathy for Sage and I truly feel that he was dealt a poor hand by Parish and Hobbs.
Certain players also need to take a long hard look at themselves, Sarr and Matteta have not helped and have caused unrest amongst the team and I expect happy to see the demise of our team. This is partly Parish's fault again for not paying their worth.
Selhurst has been turned into a morgue.
Sage will go, however, Hobbs needs to follow sharpish. I can not believe that Parish is so blind to see how is currently destroying everything he created. It pains me to say it but Brighton are going from strength to strength with a competent ownership model and we are quite literally falling apart.
Come on Steve, wake up and read the room.
Certain players also need to take a long hard look at themselves, Sarr and Matteta have not helped and have caused unrest amongst the team and I expect happy to see the demise of our team. This is partly Parish's fault again for not paying their worth.
Selhurst has been turned into a morgue.
Sage will go, however, Hobbs needs to follow sharpish. I can not believe that Parish is so blind to see how is currently destroying everything he created. It pains me to say it but Brighton are going from strength to strength with a competent ownership model and we are quite literally falling apart.
Come on Steve, wake up and read the room.