Bazooka Joe

And with it being on Sky TV too ! The hierarchy’s stupidity exposed to a national/worldwide audience. The ultimate humiliation.

Oh darn it !

He's had enough time. The guy is clearly out of his depth and out of ideas, so why delay the inevitable ?

Explains why he may have felt a bit sheepish when chanting ... Baaaristol !!

Is that the same as the saucy version?

Got the right hairstyle, but didn't think he was into 60s reggae.

Brazil needlessly playing in that blue kit. Should have got the fans singing ... "It's just like watching ... Millwaaall !"

As soon as anyone says Manning's career is heading south ............ Tinnion immediately intervenes with "ampton !"

Enjoy !

The criticism of Manning's interviews is so unfair according to some. They claim, that no matter what he says, he just can't win. hmm ......"just can't win"? Yeh, that sounds right: same for both on and off the pitch.

Easy "mess this."

I just want Manning to push off.

Agree. And this is where we’ll probably get three further serious injuries.

By look of his face, he may already have had that “pleasure”. Pass me the bucket !

Southampton has been the straw that the drowning rats have been clutching in sheer desperation. But such a flimsy and inconsequential lifeline won’t stop them sinking further. One swallow does not make a summer. But in Tinnion’s parallel universe, it apparently does.

Anyone willing/able to rearrange and share the lyrics of "Go Now !" by the Moody Blues, (which, incidentally, sounds like a good alternative name for the Blue Few). A song to belt out at the Gate (against Leicester or thereafter) when it becomes even more blindingly obvious that Manning is a disaster. More me, the writing is already on the wall and it's too late. But for those few kindly souls still willing to give him a chance to work a miracle and turn things round, all I can say is, that if Manning pulls off the impossible, I will personally fork out the 50p for Tinnion to enjoy a night of unbridled passion with the hag fair maiden, Irene.

It’s all speculation about the “8 games to turn it round”. And even if this was the case, what does this actually mean in reality? Knowing our three numpties, they will not set Manning a specific points target, because that will leave them with no wriggle room. If he secures a measly 5 points from the last eight games, they will probably frame that into having turned things round and good enough reason to carry on with this shambolic project. Tough as it might seem to some, I’d set Manning a target of 15 points minimum from these remaining games, to make up for the appallingly low points haul he has already accrued. He should be judged on his entire tenure, and not solely on these last 8 games.

If you're that enamored with Manning, why don't you chant his name at the next game. I'm sure he'd appreciate your vocal support.

That's Lord Pearson to you. Alternatively, give him the respect he deserves and address him as the esteemed and honourable "Sir Nigel".

Reflects precisely what I see and hear from those around me at Ashton Gate. What do you expect from fans who have been lied to, ignored and shafted?

Agree. We definitely don't want another Liam "Coaching" Mann(ual)ing. To get us out of this mess we need someone like Nigel Fearsome.

That's a good feeling mein freund. Vee haf vays of making him walk.

Very admirable and good for you. However, I suspect our so-called "front foot football" may have been sending you to sleep.

One thing is certain. Three or more players will pick up an injury.

Dunno about dullest club, but Manning must be one of the dullest managers in the country. The football served up under Manning's tutelage is mind-numbingly dull.