He took a fresh looking saints team to the GF last year.....and this season is 4 weeks old?

I think bigger names would have done a worse job over the last 12 months. There has been very little stability from the team sheet to where the home games are played.

I would give him this season at least, to see what he can do, now he has his half back/stand offs in place and a settled home stadium.

If the club want stablity then either hand out more than 2 year deals OR make a commitment before the season starts to extend the contract for another year.

My other concern with the coaching situation since Millward and certainly since DA left is that the management of the club see Saints as a steering job for a safe pair of hands.

We must play the saints way , we have an academy to bring through and effectively you coach who we deem fit to sign for you.

That may work when we have the best squad but IF we want to win the pots on a more level playing field then you have to find and let the coach bring something extra - even if it upsets the applecart occasionally.