Yes, he will say that, but I'm quite sure that really isn't the main reason he is leaving. That is clearly a political answer.

If it's another good one, he'll only be here short term anyway.

Well, yes, that is correct, on paper, and I'm sure there will be a lot of interest. On the flip side, surely it will make managers wary that Eustace would prefer to be at a club threatened with relegation.

Last heard of blowing smoke up Gestede’s arse, because he uttered some crass, predictable soundbites about wanting to communicate with the fans.

……. the only important constant is Venkys still owning the club whilst taking no active interest. PS Don’t forget Suhail (that is going to become my catchphrase on here).

Even though we're doing well, if he wants to go then let him go. Its his loss. Who wants someone managing them when they don't want to be there. We had that with JDT and then our form nose dived and got spooned every week. The owners have backed JE this window, albeit a bit late in the day, so unless it's family related he hasn't anything really to grumble at. The clubs bigger than any manager. ⬆️ Taken from the comments section under an official Rovers post on Facebook. Land of the Living Dead.

Probably to ensure he agreed to come.

I’d be over the Moon, but why in God’s name would he touch us with a barge pole? It’ll be desperado time imo.

Reportedly has a release clause of either £500,000 or £750,000.

In context, that was achieved during the formative stage of the season. Can you imagine us doing that with key injuries and under business end of the season pressure? We are like a spider who gets half way up the bath and then falls back to the bottom.

How about former Lancashire and England opener, Frank Hayes, assisted by David 'Bumble' Lloyd?

A manager on his way down, ie a busted flush. Yes, sounds about right.

That's because Ewood Park on matchdays is now like a series of sequels to Donald Sutherland's 1978 classic, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers".

We’re just one poor one of said managers from relegation. We have now hit our annual brick wall, but Eustace has done brilliantly to get us where we are. With the people above him, sustaining it is nigh on impossible.

Exactly, and if Derby are offering more solid foundations, they have the potential to be serious contenders for promotion in a year or two. Certainly not the Mickey Mouse club that some are making out.

Sounds like he has a release clause, according to the Daily Telegraph reporter.

….. and even if he does get assurances, he’s surely learned by now that they are worthless.

…… it’s what it will say about Venky Rovers that is the main point for us.

Elliott Jackson on X “ Next 24 hours are crucial but direction of travel seems to suggest that he will go”

These two legends will haunt you tonight for that comparison. Expect to be woken by the sound of a piano crashing down your stairs 😉

We lost and still look goal - shy. Even if Eustace stays (unlikely) I don’t expect a significant upturn in results.

He’s Suhail’s lightning conductor. Going after Clarence…..I mean Waggott will achieve nowt.

Anyone old enough to remember Daktari?

Blimey, Warnock would blow a gasket working for these clowns, and at his age that might be seriously detrimental to his health !

It’s dangerously close to “Give it Dunny” 😱