Could we get relegated? Unlikely as it would need some monumental form from the clubs at the bottom, but I can genuinely see us going the rest of the season without picking up another point. On the final day I think we're going to be breathing a heavy sigh of relief David Lowe picked up those two wins. Before we remember that the future holds no hope that is.

Really think that game could have finished 4/5-0. It was so poor that I don't think Boro were taking us seriously. Especially their front players. Time and again they could have seen us off, but when they were around our penalty area players kept being selfish and going for goal, rather than playing the final ball. More effort second half, but there is no system I've no idea what Ismael is trying to achieve. Neither do the players. Only the fans came out of that with any respect.

I watched on telly and smiled. Venkys out chants were audible and clearly ringing around the ground from the first whistle. Express yourself was the right choice for this point in the fight to get our club back. It made an absolute mockery of Suhail trying to suggest it was just one fan group. Many fans would like to see more but you also get a decent proportion who don't like to feel as if they are being spoke for. The last thing we need is a divided fanbase. My feeling is that tonight was an extended hand for all fans to join the cause, which the majority did. We're aligned and that's a win in my eyes. Now it's onto the next phase. RTID

This actually isn't a bad idea. It's low cost and for some is the only Rovers related news they really read. It also happens to be the only place where there is an alarming number of pro-venky voices. I find myself questioning whether they're all real people. In terms of media campaign as well, anybody with a passing interest can easily land there after a quick Google. They'd read the comments and wonder what all the fuss was about. Even if we had 20-30 people sign up, it'd immediately the narrative in the only pro-venky online outlet.

Don't get to as many games as I'd like. Only 3 so far this year, but couldn't not go to this one given its in walking distance for me. So far I've witnessed 3 losses. But that was the most turgid performance I've seen in years. Players clearly didn't have a clue what they were trying to do. Pretty much the entire second half we just tapped it between the defence and Pears. No urgency, no plan, no desire. Utterly appalling. Pompey won't get an easier 3 points all season.

Fella behind me at the game today starting singing "we want Venkys out". Guy next to me turns around and says, "it's not the Venkys we want out it's this manager. Who would fund the club?" Utterly baffling. Fair play to the fella behind me. Agreed to disagree about the owners and said he was in agreement about the manager, rather than berating him. I just don't understand some people. Proper Stockholm Syndrome.

To be fair to him, United have looked to have poached a few decent youth prospects from other clubs in recent years. The academy market is probably one of the few we can be effective in. Every Premier League youth player seems over hyped these days. A scout who can separate the Becks from the Cosier-Duberry's would be valuable. His knowledge of international markets will always be beneficial. Unfortunately, if he is an effective operator, I'm sure he'll be alienated by the set up here and won't last.

My own experience is football in this country has changed. I always rated myself as a very competent player. I'm 36 now and recently got back into playing 5 a side. Most opposition teams are in their teens or thier 20's. I like to tell myself it's my knackered knees which means I can't keep up anymore. That doesn't help, but in reality the technical level of players in this country has changed dramatically. Everyone is so comfortable on the ball whereas I used to be one of the outliers to 'if in doubt, kick it out'.

Clubs would have bid more. But we sold him in January. You only have to look at the backwards way Arsenal signed Raya to understand balancing the books with PSR is a challenge. If we'd have held onto him until the summer, we could have created a bidding war. It was widely known how many clubs were scouting him. Palace simply took advantage of the financial mess our owners created. They knew we had to sell asap, and were one of a smaller number of clubs who could commit at that moment in time

I don't think anything coordinated will work. The fanbase is depleted and those who remain are likely to disagree on the best course of action. Of those who'd be more willing to protest, I fear the spirit has been broken. Overall it feels as though there is an acceptance that we are powerless. I've seen a lot of people saying boycott and hit Venkys in the pocket. The reality is that, that is likely to happen, but not through some coordinated effort, but as more people reach their own personal tipping point. I forsee attendances dropping off yet another mini cliff edge. It may get Waggott and Suhail sweating a bit, to the extent they may ask the overlords for a bit of funding, but it won't force them out. If they ever choose to sell the club, it'll be because that's what they've decided to do, be it on a whim or some other reason relating to their wider empire. No amount of telling them we want them out, protesting etc will ever influence their decision making process. That's my feeling. The only exception to that could be a word of honesty from Suhail if he is asked a few difficult questions regarding the drop in attendances.

Formation and players selected tell very little of what's being asked of the squad. On the ball I don't think we're a million miles from the style of play we had under Eustice. Although probably a little more direct. It's off the ball that there is a big difference. We used to sit and were hard to break down. 9 times out 10, we'd make the opposition work for a victory. Ismael seems to want the team to press the opposition and it leaves gaps everywhere. Especially when the squad aren't used to this being asked of them. I'm inclined to think Hyam looks more out of depth because we're not compact, rather than him missing Danny Baath (though I do think this rings somewhat true). We may see an upturn in form from what we've witnesses so far, but only once the players are used to the system, and that's likely to be the last few games of the season, or even next season. For me, it shows the incompetence once again at board room level. A very 2 dimensional view on manager styles of play. It doesn't show Ismael in the best light either, whilst I also have worries about how a small squad will cope next season in a system which is more explosive and physically demanding. All in all, it is looking a bit grim.

Not really excited about this game. The line up doesn't look bad, but we are a better team when sitting in rather than pressing like Ismael has us doing. The players have looked uncomfortable with what they're being asked to do. Hopefully there will be a change today or it magically begins to click. It's mad that a win today and we're still there knocking on the door of the playoffs. I really can't see the team getting anywhere near though.

The more I've thought about this, the more I'm disgusted by it. It absolutely has to be a central message at the next fans forum and needs spreading far and wide. A very simple question / statement is required. Given that the top director's salary has significantly increased (by approximately X%) according to the latest accounts, it seems logical to assume this rise is tied to financial performance rather than sporting success, particularly given the club's final league position relative to reported profits. Does this create a conflict of interest, as the club's primary decision-maker appears incentivized more by financial outcomes than by performance on the pitch?

Happy to be corrected but haven't most always stated that Waggott is on circa 300k per year. If that figure is true and not just pulled out of thin air, his salary has almost doubled? The only logical reason I can think for that is the club moving from large annual losses to operating at a profit, and his salary is incentive driven? If true it's disgusting. He's motivated to hold the club back. I'll bet that feeds his reluctance around season ticket prices etc too. It'd be the first hard evidence of those in the hierarchy lining their own pockets at the clubs expense.

We could very easily net ourselves anywhere between £10-20million this summer if Adam Wharton moves on from Palace. Another boost to keep the lights on for an additional year, but we all know it won't make the slightest bit of difference when it comes to either squad investment or retention.

Real Madrid keeping tabs on Wharton

As much as the Eustice factor adds a bit of spice to this game, I can see it being a drab 0-0. A result which helps neither team.

I thought the commentator was being ridiculous when he said the first yellow for Dennis should have been red. He's not high in the slightest. Painful one but contact was made on the top of the Norwich players foot. Second yellow was beyond a joke. How can he be expected to not go for that ball?

Like most, I'm on the fence. One thing worth mentioning is his success at Barnsley was hugely dependent on Daryl Dike. West Brom then spent a small fortune so Valerian had his key man and he ended up never ever being fit. Step forward Big Mak. He will be absolutely key to Ismaels style of play, and if it clicks, we could see some success.

My initial feeling is that Ismael is one of the better candidates based on where we are as a club (the shitter). Keep things tight and a fairly direct style of play. Personally I loved JDT and thought he was the best manager we've had under Venkys. Even so, Eustice was a better fit for us with the style of play he implemented considering all the budget cuts. Ismael feels like a continuation. For the life of me though, I can't see how it's taking so long. Football isn't like other businesses. For starters your work is on public display and a few quick phonecalls and you can find out 50% of what you need to know behind the scenes. We're lucky we pulled a couple of wins out the bag to keep us in the playoff race. Even then, it's Tuesday now. After the surrender at Swansea he should have been announced on Sunday to give a full week with the players. If reports are right Ismael genuinely is our top pick, the only delay I can think of is us haggling over minor details. Doesn't set a great impression of what's to come for the new manager and every day delayed is sabotaging an opportunity for 3 points at the weekend. It's gross incompetence that it's taken this long and is still ongoing.

If the twist is that they still haven't appointed somebody by the weekend, I wouldn't rule it out either.

If an entire team is one paced it hurts everyone. Dolan, like the rest has struggled with us not having players who can stretch games which is also compounded by the fact people tend to look to him to provide it due to the position he often plays. I think his true position could be as a number 10. He can turn on a sixpence and has a good touch. He's very difficult to get the ball off, it's just he struggles in one v one situations. If I cast my eye over to Qpr, there have been managers who have played Ilias Chair out wide and his productivity has dropped off a cliff. Get him central and he's one of the best attacking midfielders in the division. Dolan isn't at his level, but I don't think it's a stretch to say he could get there or even surpass.

Think I'm in the minority in being excited by Duff. I know his experience is only in the Irish league, but I just have this gut feeling, if he were appointed our momentum would go into overdrive. Stars aligning with a club legend firing us back to promotion, beating Burnley at Wembley then Venkys finally fuck off once we've reached the promised land again.

I doubt any managers have been put off by us not guaranteeing Cat A academy status or the like. It's more likely to be far less defined. Something along the lines of, what's the long term vision, plans for next season if promotion doesn't happen etc. To which I'm sure the answer would be, we'll review in the summer or a load of hot air. It'll be the complete lack of any coherent strategy rather than saying certain things won't happen. We've seen this time and again over the years. We miss out on targets earlier in the summer who would have been within our price range because there is zero knowledge of budgets and targets for the upcoming season. Failing the unlikely event of us winning promotion, I can see this summer being one of the worst under Venkys reign. The club is having to wash its own face right now and we're right on the limit financially. Hence no contract extensions, Ribeiro only being a 6 month deal, Kargbo only signing for 2.5 years. It's unbelievably short-term and once again we'll see assets walk for free rather than following a clear 'trading club' strategy.