A couple of thoughts. Firstly we've lost two good managers because of behind the scenes issues and working environment. All of which makes it pretty meaningless as to who is appointed. They'll ultimately fail or get hacked off in the adverse conditions - it won't end well. Secondly I've thought Ismael a decent candidate for a while. Not great but decent. West Brom did worse without him and the 5 subs rule should help him do with us what he did with Barnsley. Would have taken a look at him, albeit not as preferred candidate if we were a normal club. In fact the fact Venkys/Swag has chosen him is probably one of my biggest gripes against him, since they get most things wrong! Regardless of ranging from could have been worse to a dark horse ultimately we know how it ends with us. The saga continues.

A better manager admittedly but that's a tallest dwarf. Still poor imo and the only manager who has said fans still expect 95. Another I'm delighted we are rid of.

I think there are football reasons for going there - mainly because we are not a normal club. I appreciate it's unprecedented and historically- even the last 15 years much less before - we seem a more successful club than them. And yet, in terms of structure and long term vision, it seems Derby seem a better bet to him. Blimey even if money is a factor (my take is it will be, but only one of a number) the fact that Derby can offer a better wage and assurances than we can is an appalling situation.

What's happening at Manure? Losing to Spurs is a new low! The new guy seems to be getting off very lightly considering how they are doing.

Even if that's the case it's a huge issue. In terms of quality and longevity I think Eustace could well and truly take umbridge. Probably with the timing of the transfers too. To go to Derby is a big risk. He must have really wanted out to take it. The big and worrying question is why was he so desperate for out? And I'm certain the answer doesn't reflect well on the club.

I really don't get this whole it's only about money for Eustace line. It's like the last 13 months haven't happened, let alone the last 13 years...

The way I see it is who wouldn't have done as Eustace did? We all, well most on here - outside of this forum the sun shines out of Venkys arse - complained about the lack of support in January, the lack of communication and zero planning for the future. Everyone thought he was over achieving this season. Add in he knew what he was getting into and yet still found it intolerable working with the shysters means it's most likely much worse than is thought. To know and be prepared for the owners being crap and yet still finding it intolerable speaks volumes for how bad it is. Yes it's disappointing as against all the odds he had us in the playoffs. Yes it's disappointing that he's turning out to be a better manager than we thought for us. But really the blame lies front and central with Venkys. If there was any doubt the fact we had the exact same issue with another promising manager a year ago shows where the issues lie. Our club forces anything good out of it.

I'm fairly confident it's in no ones contract - for any industry- to have the appropriate tools/equipment/materials required to do the job. Doesn't mean its not a reasonable expectation though.

If it isn't realistic to want 25% of fees generated reinvested in recruitment and to think about having your core players for 2 years then you have no business running a football club and no clue about football whatsoever. (Venkys that is although if you agree with this...)

Surprisingly so. I heard he got a couple of strikers what more could he want? The club is screwed because so many of the fan base accept anything. A guy leaving for relegation favourites should get people asking why? Daft they don't when the same thing happened 12 months prior too.

Put it this way - the last 3 strikers who have scored the goals have all cost over a million - Bereton, Armstrong and Sammi. If you don't invest anything of note you are very very unlikely to get replacements.

Agree Worryingly we are getting outspeed by the weakest teams in the division. Plymouth are one of relegation favourites and yet are spending more than us. Interesting to see how much Derby spend from their big name sale. Granted how wisely you spend is as important as how much, but there's only so much that can be wisely done when you spend the change down the back of your sofa only. Getting outspeed by the likes of Hiddersfoeld and Plymouth is a sign we are going to be overtaken again and sink even further.

The good news for this season is we won't go down. We've too many points and we'll grind out or get the rub of the green (like Boro FA Cup and Portsmouth respectively) to make sure we limp over the finish line. Mind you had the injuries come a bit earlier in the season we'd have been well and truly skunked.

I'm beginning to think that Eustace might be another Souness for Rovers. Not a great manager, but a decent one who is an excellent fit for Rovers. Like Souness I was underwhelmed by the appointment and very sceptical at the start. (And neither had good starts for Rovers.) The difference is that Souness was adequately backed and we were a normal club then. Sure he had some crown jewels so had an easier job, it's not an exact comparison! But my main point is that it was a great fit. Rather than either being a top manager they were the right fit for us at the time. This time though I think we'll sabotage the connection though.

If he's able to repeat what he's done with Rovers at WBA then he'd get them promoted. A much better base from which to build from.