S-Clarke

South today understand that we may look to implement a continental style of management, with a manager working under a DOF....

Sounds like they want to appoint someone who will create a buzz IMO. I don't think they'd sack Wotte if they were just looking at run of the mill appointments. but we'll see....

He wasn't. He was contracted with us for another year anyway, as academy director. But his contract was altered so it read ''Head coach..''

Seeing as you saw a fair bit more of watford than us - what is your opinion on boothroyd? He's a bit more than ''hoofball'' imo. He's a good shout.

Maybe, i kind of feel like that. but on the other hand, Wotte wasn't a great success here and if he was kept on it would be kind of ''under review''. Makes sense for the new guys to try and find the guy they believe can be with us for the long term, no more of these short season jobs - he did say rapid changes...

I agree with you totally. Let's push the bloody boat out and win the damn league for once. (ok, maybe that is a little too far....) - but the playoffs are the main target - the new guys feel the same, as they've not hung around making the big decision re: wotte...

I agree. I have nothing but complete and utter respect for the man. He's worked his socks off all summer looking at players, watching next seasons oppo and planning the pre-season preparations. When he had an opportunity to leave us, he stuck around - and i will always be greatfull for that. all the best wotte...

Now that we actually need a manager (Wotte has gone according to Solent) i'd say yes to Boothroyd. has a nack of finding decent players for little fees - he did play good football on the deck with watford last season tbf - they looked quite good with Tommy smith floating about.

blimey, that's a bolt out of the blue. now the real debate can start...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8141427.stm here you go...Mark Fry's full interview for South today.

I actually heard whispers of this last week....fantastic...

Unfortunately they were his two ''horror shows'' but on the whole, he was a very capable championship defender. Will be class in L1.

He's wanted out since January. It doesn’t help when he really doesn't have a position though, I’m sure he's as confused as the rest of us. tbh i don't think players like him are the right sort of players for a L1 scrap - that's what it'll be, not pretty one touch football and flicks. It'll be a shame to see him go, but I won't be losing sleep over it.

He's due to Start against Bournemouth - i guess he'll sign now too.

I don't think sky can make their mind up. on their review they've just said ''....has completed his takeover of southampton football club and confirmed that Mark Wotte will stay on as manager''. we'll wait and see i guess, lots more to unravel over the next month.

He was at Totton last night - he's apparently been hanging on for the past 7 days, i just hope it's not too late.

That statement from the FL proves what a complete and utter sham the pinacle bid was. what a lucky escape...!

Sky sports did another live update about 20mins ago, and the reporter 'understood' that they want to bring a new ''football manager'' to the club. not sure where they heard it from though....

Jesus - you're slightly off your rocker sometimes art!

This is how a takeover should be done. Release the plans and the statement AFTER it's done - don't post daily updates on non-events. Sounds like a top bloke - can only be optimistic for a terrific future.

No he hasn't. One of the first things Wotte did when he took over from Jan was bring the old heads back into the side.....

good imo, i know some people will disagree - but it's now too late in the day to swap managers about. Let's just see how he does with some funds to use.

The best day in the recent history of southampton football club - this is where we start building back up to where we belong. Awsome, awsome, awsome. now when can i buy a season ticket? let's sell st mary's out against Millwall.

ON ssn now... deal is DONE. Confirmed on sky. 100%