I agree, although saying that we wanted to win “too much” is pretty stupid. At the end of the day, it’s not his fault we appointed him.

Whether we like it or not, a 3 + year contract will ensure he gets every chance. I just fear he may be the catalyst to hasten our demise.

Chuck him in and give him a chance but, from what I’ve seen, he’s another like Wahlstedt. It was all “Leo this” “Leo that”, right up until he actually played a few matches.

There was widescale lauding of that Dracula - like guy we had last season, until he played! 😱 I think Toth has played once, and he looked pretty hopeless.

The problem is, I don't think Toth is as good as Pears!

That was "no manager" bounce 😉 I really do think this could go pear shaped (sorry!) very quickly. Another defeat on Wednesday and the die will be cast.

Devil's advocate - you'd expect at least a modicum of new manager bounce, and to lose to a side hopelessly adrift in relegation zone in only his second match is very ominous. We so obviously needed a highly skilled, senior operator to maximise our chances of the play offs. Instead, we bring in a guy who lasts less time than a mini Mars bar and give him a bumper contract.

Yes, I agree, it’s a pattern, but it could be so different with emotionally invested owners and club hierarchy. I think we’re already starting to see how good a job Eustace did. We got the previous two head coach appointments right. This one feels all wrong, and combined with a whole heap of players leaving in the Summer, this time next season could be a horror show.

I wouldn’t be so sure. He’s under no pressure and has a nice, comfy long contract 💶 Edit : If we win 3-2, in a Lampardesque way, and finish in the top 6, he might get pinched 😉

……and we give him a 3.5 year deal 😵‍💫

We needed someone to give us the best possible chance of the play offs this season. Next season needs a full rebuild, (on buttons). Ismael didn’t appoint himself. It’s the goons upstairs that are to blame.

Toth looks another flapper. Another cheap and desperate signing. It’s all catching up with us now, as expected.

…..to be followed by Coventry winning at Pride Park on Tuesday 🙄

The common denominator appears to be that previously successful managers struggle when they rock up at Stoke City.

I chose my words carefully. Contingent, noun : A group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group. I'm certainly not saying that description applies to all of our supporters. Any abuse directed at Eustace will be music to the ears of Suhail and Waggott.

To be fair, they all do that these days. I don't think it's all about a few more quid. Like his predecessor, he clearly felt let down by the hierarchy. I've seen it said on social media that he took the easy option to move to Derby. I think that's a very odd take on it, and the exact opposite is actually true. I'm glad I won't be there today to witness our brain dead contingent goading him.

Well if it does happen, I think we can forget the Play Offs once and for all. Even a point wouldn’t be good enough.

Are you going tomorrow, Jim?

He couldn’t look any more seedy if he tried.

…….and why we “couldn’t afford” a more high calibre manager. No wonder he won’t bloody retire!

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/24977075.blackburns-stance-ismaels-staff-addition/ Ismael seems fairly relaxed about it all. I think there’s a lot of speculating about what the situation actually is regarding Murray. We don’t know if he’s actually told Ismael / Rovers that he won’t come until the Summer. Is he likely to be the difference between qualifying or not qualifying for the play offs? Probably not.

He's not going to be manager / head coach, is he? To be honest I cant see the problem here. Ismael already has Whitehead with him, and I don't see Murray as being crucial to our fortunes between now and May.

Eustace was allowed two, so I reckon it's more a case of Murray wanting to do the right thing by his current employers. I would imagine they are more honourable people than our lot.

Yes, Eastbourne are having a decent season, and good for Murray if he’s staying to see it out and try and get them promoted.