16 Mar 2026 12:43:11
Hi Ed,
What could be the reason Alonso does not want to join mid-season? Is it because he would lose on to the money Madrid are paying him, which would stop once he gets a new job?
Do you think getting Gerard for the remainder of the season is a good idea? I think if nothing it would at least get the fans behind him and the players and could give the team the new manager boost. If it lasts 8 games, so be it.
Cheers!
{Ed001's Note - it could also be the terms of his release from Madrid might prevent him from taking a job this season.
Gerrard would be better than sticking with Slot, I think.}
16 Mar 2026 15:57:12
At least in the interim Gerrard would reinstall that fan connection with the club and provide some more passion.
Slot just doesn't know what to do; the players know it and are not responding to him. The sooner he goes, the better!
16 Mar 2026 13:56:10
Ed01, but that is not a high bar re: Gerrard for Slot BUT I get your point. For, I thought Gerrard would be able to do a job as interim, just to get the boys motivated to play their best would have been a nice change on it's own.
Sadly as you said, he wants the job permanently and so i'm sorry as a permanent hire, not for me.
16 Mar 2026 14:36:54
You've just answered the question I was gong to ask Ed!
I know your not keen on Stevie but we've surely nothing to lose now - It's torture watching this unfold & puts every tone involved at the club in a pretty poor light
Thanks in advance mate
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
16 Mar 2026 17:41:33
You are all assuming that the players will respond to Gerrard's methods. Maybe 7/8 games? Players will know he will also be leaving if Alonso arrives. Some players' attitudes are very disappointing at the moment. Will they change for Stevie?
Ngin.