09 Dec 2025 22:30:26
Well it certainly isn't dull. Five weeks ago we were level on points with the drop zone.
Since then; 2-1, 3-1, 5-1, 3-0, 2-3, 3-1, 3-2 and now a point outside the play-offs. I love this league.
Clear where our strengths lie, and where our frailties lie. But after years of misery I'll happily watch a team employ the 'we'll score more than you' philosophy if it gets us winning games.
Now it just needs fine tuning to ensure we rack up the clean sheets, because in the seven games under Eckert, we should really have kept five. And tonight should've been 5 or 6 but we took our foot off the gas. But, we are still winning.
Looking forward to next month, I think a centre back, a striker and maybe a midfielder (if Romeu isn't considered a starter by the management once fit) will guarantee us top six.
If they're happy with Fellows as an attacking wing back, we will always be liable to concede unless we go to a back four, but why change what's working. Fellows, Azaz, Scienza and Armstrong look dynamite, it's just a question over that spot alongside Jander whilst Charles is out, and getting the most secure back line we can.
But given where we were at the start of November, I wouldn't risk changing too much. Hopefully get rid of a few players to free up a bit of room (Aribo, Archer, Downs, Edozie can all go, either loan or permanent) and add support up top and at the back.
Else keep on marching - top of the (form) table, and Pompey in the drop zone. UTS!
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09 Dec 2025 07:39:06
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Well done to Tonda for getting the job, but is it well done to all of the rest of us.
I will say it now, I think the board has jumped too quickly. 4 out of 5 wins is hardly the platform upon which to make such a long term decision.
But my biggest concern is his age and lack of experience. At 32 years of age, does he really possess the leadership skills to manage a squad of players. Will he get the same respect as someone who has been around the block?
I don't know is the answer and only time will tell. But surely the board could have waited until January by which time there would be far more evidence to assess his credentials.
Fingers crossed they've made the right call because if they haven't they will be a bigger laughing stock than they already are.
So the real test begins today.
06 Dec 2025 16:23:38
And he passed that with flying colours!
06 Dec 2025 22:20:50
He has and I think we will be knocking on the door of playoffs in the next 5-10 games.
My concern is attacking depth. Lose Leo, Arma or Azaz and we are noticeably weaker. Need some reinforcements in Jan. Buy or loan.
08 Dec 2025 09:29:02
Hopefully Stewart will be back, how fit he will be in questionable. I would like to see a big strong centre forward which would change how the front line plays giving opponents something different to think about. Surely soon opponents are going to stop AA dropping deep and linking up the play. I think Romeu has been brought in as a leader in training and the dressing room to support Eckert, interesting that Lallana is now with the u21 team.
It’s just really refreshing to see the team with a gameplan and trying to play progressive football.
05 Dec 2025 10:01:10
Looking forward to tomorrows game in terms or result/performance capability from Tondas team.
I think the away Millwall game would have been hard for anyone and without Leo Tonda didn't adapt in time.
Tomorrow however is about seeing wether that run was a fluke because although it's a fairly difficult game (4 points above us) we are at home and if that run was down to managerial prowess as opposed to just a change in management (managerial bounce) then I think it's fair to expect a win tomorrow at the least a decent performance.
I want to see if Tonda is able to recreate that run/performance for a few more games, to me that shows him and his team are able to adjust to defeat, work on things that didn't work and push on.
So let's see.
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01 Dec 2025 07:55:48
Difficult game Saturday (How on earth did that 96th minute goal squeeze in?).
We didn`t really deserve to get a point.
Felt we were physically and tactically second best. A strong opponent with an experienced Manager.
Don`t appoint Tonda yet. More experience needed at the helm. Some tough games before Xmas will tell us more about Tonda so please SR don`t rush in.
29 Nov 2025 14:12:25
Think today will be a real test as to wether Tonda has the minerals.
No Sceinza, can he win games without him, were see.
Also interested to see if Oriel will have any bearing on the game.
If nothing else, Tonda has bought matchday excitement back to the club.
Let's go.
29 Nov 2025 17:15:13
Was a tough watch at the Den, no real flow to it .along as Stephans and THB play together we will always concede goals . How is the worst defensive partnership in our clubs history allowed game time? We need leaders! Stephans captain what a joke
30 Nov 2025 09:20:35
Agree with you Ballsy - Stephens shouldn’t be playing, never mind be captain.
I didn’t get to the game yesterday, but by all accounts we were second best for much of the game and failed to show the cutting edge of the last couple of weeks.
Although defeat has broken up the winning momentum, if we can win the next three on the spin, then nothing has materially altered in terms of where we finish. Coventry aside, most teams are dropping points and so averaging 2 points a game from now will keep us in the mix (5th or 6th spot) .
I expect Tonda to be appointed but that probably has more to do with the dearth of viable options.
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