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The WhatsApp rumours are starting up again saying Russell Martin and that in tandem with rumours surfacing about Ancelotti to Basel.....

If you want to make decisions on the model of Pilate and Barabbas..... I'm not sure how you would assess the opinion of the fanbase - at least ol' Pontius had a ravening rabble on the doorstep. We do know that Russell Martin has the backing of one fan. I suppose that could be construed as a start.

To clarify: I hope they ignore the troglodytes in our support.

They wont. Its their money that's down on this. They want ROI not the adulation of staunch Scottish folks.

And what if they listen to Gersnet? Go on, have a poll....😅

If the new regime listen to the fans then we are in deep trouble.

I only suggested they'd consider it. It is part of the business decision. They're not going to appoint someone because that's what the fans want, if it didn't align with their aims. If it comes down to a couple of candidates and one is viewed overwhelmingly negatively by a majority of fans (I'm not sure if Martin is viewed negatively by the majority, but there's certainly a vocal minority), then that surely will influence their decision a little?

From what I can see, taking fans' views into account might push them to going all in for Stevie G.

I tend to agree. I think that the Yanqui will make decisions based on the dough they have committed, and will be unlikely to be swayed by the opinions of those in the bleachers. This applies to players, and to coaches. Like it or not, we now have sports' businessmen in the boardroom, making the decisions, committing the resources, and not fans.

I think they'd consider it, yes. But if they thought it brought success, then they'd push through. If it does bring success, the fans would come around.

Do you really think the fans' feeling will be a consideration? The people making this decision are hard-nosed businessmen.

I think its Ancelotti. I am so confident about this I placed a bet of £20 on it on Thursday. Returns £40. Will have my own summer war chest if it comes through.