[The Back Row]

Tin hats on... and posted with no commentary as I know we like to be 'professional' on here, and bland is valued above opinion... :P

On other sources the mood shift is clearly now that he has long overstayed his welcome, but this forum is a bastion of patience and optimism regarding the DOR. So...

[Major Bloodnok]

Oh, do grow up...

[SSR]

OK Axe carries the responsibility, but maybe coaches need to be changed. The players coming
in may make the situation different next year. The problem with DOR sacking is it is a start of
a much bigger clearout. If we need to sack him then the new players need to be here first.
I just have this feeling that we are suffering with too many internationals for our
squad size and the call-ups are wrecking any semblance of team continuity.
Thankfully it is a decision I do not have to make.

[AndaleManito]

I mean surely wait to all transfers confirmed/the season's end before assessing?

I get that you want him gone, but who could we bring in to replace? Why would they be any better?

[The Back Row]

Oh, do grow up...

Yes, I mean its been about a month since I last posted a thread on a discussion forum, and from memory have made one comment about Byron since then. Results in the last month have been abysmal. So yes, asking the question is a terribly childish thing to do.

So rather than post an interesting comment/view as the two people below you have, why not just prove my point with comments like this?

[The Back Row]

I mean surely wait to all transfers confirmed/the season's end before assessing?

I get that you want him gone, but who could we bring in to replace? Why would they be any better?

That's fair, and whilst I disagree now would be an odd time. Of course, I think we should have made that decision long ago - 18 months or more. But RIGHT now would be odd.

As for who - not sure as sadly I'm now so disengaged with Prem rugby I have no idea about who is available /interested / decent. But 100% someone with a track record, someone with no track record is not the answer - again.

[Yareet]

from memory have made one comment about Byron since then.

I’m not surprised you forgot this one. Was drink perhaps involved?

Her need TWO try’s with 5 minutes left. Gus wat box kicks.

Get out of this club and take your boss with you.

[AndaleManito]

Think we all saw the bait and let it float past

[The Back Row]

from memory have made one comment about Byron since then.

I’m not surprised you forgot this one. Was drink perhaps involved?

Her need TWO try’s with 5 minutes left. Gus wat box kicks.

Get out of this club and take your boss with you.

Hah! I doubt it as I very rarely drink. More likely typing on my phone whilst simultaneously kicking the cat.

[The Back Row]

Think we all saw the bait and let it float past

Really? Because its got 4x more replies than the last "match report"

[AndaleManito]

Why have you got match report in quotes?

[PACMANPROP]

I would really like to know what is your end game. You seem to be a bit like a DOG WITH A BONE
who doesn't know when to let go. everything seems to be negative, perhaps if you came up with some POSITIVE suggestions you might get some more positive responses.

[AonM]

I would really like to know what is your end game. You seem to be a bit like a DOG WITH A BONE
who doesn't know when to let go. everything seems to be negative, perhaps if you came up with some POSITIVE suggestions you might get some more positive responses.

Agreed, how about proposing a solution to the perceived issue?

[Clutch]

I don’t think he needs a solution. Whether that is now or whenever if you think a coach needs to go then all we can do is wait for it to happen and give a new coach a chance. There’s plenty of talent around waiting to step up. Don’t forget Sanderson was one of those and he’s done a good job overall. 3/5 play offs.

[The Back Row]

I have proposed my solution. Get rid of the DOR, hes useless.

[AndaleManito]

who do you think should lead the club after that?

[AntSale]

Think its a reasonable question to ask and worded reasonably also (maybe doesn't need the follow up regarding bland being valued higher etc)

I thinks fans are entitled to voice that they aren't happy. I would say this season has been a massive disappointment but Sanderson has a enough credit in the bank to take 1 poor season, but we need to bounce back next year !

Exeter is a case in point of allowing a established DOR to rebuild after a poor season.

Recruitment is a concern but have been some good signings and still time left to fill the key gaps (no.9 and a out and out 2nd row IMO) *ignore 2nd row just saw the JJ Scheepers news

[The Back Row]

who do you think should lead the club after that?

As I said above: "As for who - not sure as sadly I'm now so disengaged with Prem rugby I have no idea about who is available /interested / decent. But 100% someone with a track record, someone with no track record is not the answer - again."

But it has to change [EDIT to say it doesnt *HAVE* to change, as wealthy men are free to spend their coin how they wish...] given the number of people who are voicing displeasure, or more worryingly disinterest. Admitedly less so on here. But I think we are in for a clear revenue shoch next season if things stay the same based on those saying they won't come or attend.

[dinogyro]

Perhaps it's a cunning plan by the Oranges to weed out the rubbish fans?

[Yareet]

who do you think should lead the club after that?

As I said above: "As for who - not sure as sadly I'm now so disengaged with Prem rugby I have no idea about who is available /interested / decent. But 100% someone with a track record, someone with no track record is not the answer - again."

But it has to change [EDIT to say it doesnt *HAVE* to change, as wealthy men are free to spend their coin how they wish...] given the number of people who are voicing displeasure, or more worryingly disinterest. Admitedly less so on here. But I think we are in for a clear revenue shoch next season if things stay the same based on those saying they won't come or attend.

I think the crux of it is that our opinions as fans matter very little. Mainly because we have idea what the objectives of the team or what constitutes failure.

On what basis are people not attending? Because we’re not top 4 this season? That can be very different next season, they must have had some lean times in the later Kennedy years and it’s a shame (although completely their prerogative) if people are only prepared to support a team during times of success.

We know you don’t like Alex and will use any opportunity to demand his sacking but many of us are prepared to take his Sale career as a whole and give him more slack.

As an aside, I’ve been listening to a podcast about American sport (ironically debating whether franchising should be replaced by promotion and relegation). A former NFL player freely admitted that once it was clear that the playoffs were out of reach, he phoned in his performances a little.

The constant claim among pro rugby players is that being off by a small percentage can make a huge difference. For that reason, I’ll take results since Christmas with an increasingly large pinch of salt.

[The Back Row]

As an aside, the "Acquired" podcast on the NFL is fantastic. Just rereleased and updated. More around the business of sport, as is most of the Acquired.

On the business of sport, the Swiss Ramble is fascinating if you like football, which I dont really but love his analysis.

The UnOfficial Partner podcast on sports, marketing and all things sports business is also mindblowing in parts.

Booooo, Sanderson out, etc!

[PACMANPROP]

Quote from Back Row As I said above: "As for who - not sure as sadly I'm now so disengaged with Prem rugby I have no idea about who is available /interested / decent. But 100% someone with a track record, someone with no track record is not the answer - again."
I am at something of of a loss " If you are so disengaged from Prem rugby, Why don,t you just go away and play with your other toys. Or do you just like stirring the S--T.
Good bye Farewell Auf wiedersehen

[dinogyro]

In life, some people are just moaners. TBR can, occasionally, put up a decent argument, but it has to be teased out of them. Mainly they just like moaning and shit-stirring. He knows the score with Alex, yet he persists. 10/10 for determination, 2/10 for solutions or any kind of argument that we can engage with.

Or TBR may be using the forum as some kind of therapy.

[The Back Row]

Love it when people (Not DinoGyro but the oddball above) get annoyed because I voice an opinion. I have no idea who he is, but I can bet my bottom dollar that over the last 15 years I have been to more Sale games than he has, home and away and in Europe. Then it gets so bad that I stop watching his solutions is to say 'Your voice has no merit, please f**k off'.

Lovely stuff.

[Yareet]

Been to lots of Sale games. Happy to be outspoken. Angry that Alex is our DoR.

Is using @The Back Row as a handle a bluff?

Is that you, Dimes?



Or in the handle more honest and it’s a double bluff?

Alex, you don’t need to fish for support like this

[The Back Row]

I wish had Dimes' cash!

[Yareet]

I think most of it belongs to various disciplinary committees

[The Back Row]

I recall that he is genuinely independently wealthy beyond rugby. So he could probably pay someone to bad mouth AS on here to save himself doing it.

Steve, if you're reading, I'm here for you. Reasonable rates.

[The Back Row]

Not one of you wanted him sacked last week.

After today’s performance I can sit at home happy safe in the knowledge that I was the only one sensible enough to vote for the first option.

I’m now left wondering just how low does he have to sink before you lot see beyond your own bias?