Southampton banter 2

03 Oct 2026 12:03:19
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29 Sep 2026 07:39:03
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27 Sep 2026 09:03:03
Why has my post of today suddenly disappeared? Where it was suggested that should an alternative coach be required if Tonda's position becomes untenable (hope not) then the. top two among those Southampton FC are reportedly interested in (providing they themselves are interested - and according to stats ) the most qualified & consistent including our formation are Thomas Frank and Carlos Corberan.

{Ed033's Note - Really? c'mon! It's on the Southampton rumours page. This is the Southampton banter page.

28 Sep 2026 02:08:30
Edo33's - many thanks Ed, - made the discovery last night! In the meantime I will make enquiries about visiting the dementia unit!

30 Sep 2026 04:54:26
Apparently yet another transfer boo-boo!.Many Saints. supporters recognised the talent of former young Centre-Back Ronnie Edwards(as did QPR management-who snapped him up) but alas he was allowed to leave for. peanuts ( in leiu of continually playing Stephens ) Was this a clear case of favouritism or the inability of our Management to recognise the Lad's potential reaching International status.

It's a bit of a concern who is ultimately responsible for sanctioning blatant poor transfer decisions as it is by no means the first time?

26 Sep 2026 07:39:03
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24 Sep 2026 07:23:08
Thoughts on the ban?

I would say a 40k fine, 6-10 game touchline ban and 6 month suspended sentence is fair.

He is early in his career, so you cannot give a Bielsa fine, the extra gravity of the playoff spying has been addressed by the EFL, 6 month suspended is deterrence to others.

Probably 5 game ban per spying incident is fair but leniency for his apology, stress he has been under and naivety for young manager from foreign league.

26 Sep 2026 15:00:19
Sadly I think that is optimistic. I think the FA will clobber Tonda with a 6 month outright ban. Hope I'm wrong.

27 Sep 2026 08:14:17
Given the recent preparing the ground statements I think you are right sadly.

If they were to say 10 game ban for each incident but 5 due to double jeopardy and leniency as young foreign manager in football league then 15 game touchline could stomach

If they suepend him for 6 months and then give City a 10 point fine it is ridiculous.

22 Sep 2026 14:05:26
I was going to post before the Wrexham game but I didn't want to seem 'negative'

I for one definitely see a contrast between how we played last season and this season and for me that has a lot to do with not having the edge through spying.

Am I saying Tonda is a crap manager, no. Am I saying he isn't this amazing great young coach everyone thought he was, yes. I think I am.

Even when we've won and scored lots this season it hasn't had the same feel as last season. I feel like we're winning the games we win because of our players quality for the division were in, not much else.

Apart from Christmas, which granted for me was integral to what we achieved last season though many won't agree, were largely unchanged.

We had the rare situation where we were able to carry on pretty much where we left off, but for me we haven't.

I don't see us having a bad season but I'm not sure we smash it like we did last season, I think we give around mid and fall short of the playoffs.

For me 100% there were more games Tonda spied on last season and 100% impacted the way we the results and way we played last season and in contrast how were not this season.

22 Sep 2026 21:39:23
PPG is 15% lower before and after spygate but we are also missing Jander, a prolific second striker and the spygate pressure has also had a negative impact. So all things considered a modest change.

If Tonda touchline ban is 6 or less then I reckon we will end up 4th. Our signature championship finish.

22 Sep 2026 23:13:05
Lesleee didn't want to seem negative, can't imagine you being anything but!

24 Sep 2026 12:17:26
No Saint76, you misunderstand blind faith and trust and then pissing and moaning when things go to shit, your usually fine I'm not mad or angry when things collapse as they're usually the result of things ive been talking about ?.

24 Sep 2026 22:24:58
Lesleee.
Can you please answer this very sensible question about spying/scouting the opponent.
why is it accepted behaviour in every league in the world except the Championship ?
So if we scouted the opponents 73 hours before a game, you would obviously accept this as being ok ?
It's no different to watching your opponent/opponents in any sport in the world.
but for some reason you are obsessed with the fact that without spying Tonda is a fraction of the manager he is.

No spies were harmed in the making of this comment.

22 Sep 2026 07:39:02
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