sussexsaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Yes partly. + Wife and house down here. + Knows how well respected and liked he is here. + We can afford him + Will have fan support and if he calls for patience we'll give it to him + Saint Markus is clearly no fool + No denial by WGS or the Club Mind you it's a useful one to keep on the front burner and not deny whilst selling STs. Something tells me he might be thinking about it. + when asked about coming back in the past I am sure he made some comment along the lines of 'not as long as Lowe is there' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Yes partly. + Wife and house down here. (and a nice short journey to the training ground and stadium) + Knows how well respected and liked he is here. + We can afford him + Will have fan support and if he calls for patience we'll give it to him + Saint Markus is clearly no fool + No denial by WGS or the Club + Fav amongst bookies Mind you it's a useful one to keep on the front burner and not deny whilst selling STs. Something tells me he might be thinking about it.I can see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 + when asked about coming back in the past I am sure he made some comment along the lines of 'not as long as Lowe is there' Yeah. By a fan on holiday. I think the quote was, 'With Rupert there? You're kidding' OWTTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I can see it happening. True - on the bookies side. But the odds reducing may be down to fans betting with their hearts. Interesting though, never seen this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I consider WGS a straight talking guy and if he had no intention whatsoever I think he would have said so when asked - simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-til-i-die Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I heard that Strachan was there to see a physio for a slipped disc in his back. Not sure how accurate this is, but it's a possibilty so lets not get carried away. Personally I don't think it will be him. I wouldn't mind P.Taylor or Coppell actually. They would be good selections IMO. Also someone mentioned Sean O'Driscoll would be nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I heard that Strachan was there to see a physio for a slipped disc in his back. Not sure how accurate this is, but it's a possibilty so lets not get carried away. Personally I don't think it will be him. I wouldn't mind P.Taylor or Coppell actually. They would be good selections IMO. Also someone mentioned Sean O'Driscoll would be nice too. i still think there's something in it. When the club have just sacked their current manager, WGS surley wouldn't go to staplewood the same day to get a physio check. someone else mentioned on another thread, that when asked why he was at staplewood, it was so Mo Gimpel could check his knee. there is a big cover up going on here, he's going to be the new manager - i'm sure of it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastal Saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 s this the same Echo that said the deal was not going to go through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Gut feeling and a few things add up. Nothing more than that, which is why I said "think". I believe he sees saints as unfinished job, so i have to agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 (edited) I have read the article, you would have thought they would have got there info today from Oldknow, that said some of their reporting during the takeover was off the mark. WGS is his own man, no one will pursuade him to do anything he does not want to do, you would have thought that he would have been quoted by now if not interested? I hope we will not be underwhelmed with the choice of boss, this is the most important appointment they will make. So far they have made all the right decisions, surely they have got someone lined up already given the speed they dumped Wotte. I like Cortese, "Promise less deliver more" Edited 11 July, 2009 by doggface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Names from lower league Paul Tisdale Exeter Peter Taylor Wyconbe Keith Hill Richdale Alan Knill Bury Mark Robins Rotherham Andy Scott Brentford Paul Simpson Shrewsbury I think these names are more likely than bloody Tony Adams! Me I'd like Sean O'Driscoll linked with Eddie Howe. Previous success in this league, good to watch, plus South Coast connections It would have to be Tisdale from that list surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 It would have to be Tisdale from that list surely? peter taylor has achieved more than tisdale by a mile and eaily the best out of that list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 The way I see it both Tony Adams and Strachan are in the running. I think a crate of Toblerone may seal Adams exclusivity as they haggle over contracts but two weeks and no progress added to media speculation about Adams still living at his parents house will scupper that deal. Strachan will then step forward and take the job after a couple of days of will he/won't he speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 This reminds me of excitedly opening a christmas present at the age of 7 and finding that the action man I'd been given wasn't the talking one with the bionic eye. What a let down than Christmas was after promising so much. And the turkey was dry FFS Similar for me except that when I open the present its just a big box of AIDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 It would not surprise me if WGS had been CONSULTED about possible managers/recommendation or being considered for a more DoF role... Surely his good lady must be want him to take some time out and DoF roe could be more part time/less stress - although he prefers the 'coaching' part of the job.. Gut feeling is he may as has been suggested be considering the offer, talking it over with his family etc and that is a GOOD thing because we want someone who is happy, contented and thinking longer term - possibly with a role of also bringing through a number 2 to take teh rains in a couple of years? Come on Saint Gordon, you know it makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I think it will be Strachan as well. Not ITK, just a gut feeling like Ponty. It just seems to add up to me. When a lot of coincidences happen at once, they're not coincidences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I'd take Alan Knill in a shot, he has done a very good job at Bury. O"Driscoll would be my ideal choice though. Look what he has done on a tiny budget at Donny. Bloody brilliant job and playing the game in the way we want to see it played at SMS. Not sure why he would want to drop down a division as he is on the way up and only a small step from a massive CCC job and then who knows... WGS is NOT coming here. No chance. For one he has been here and done that, two he has a policy of not outstaying his welcome - so why come back and ruin the goodwill, and finally we are talking about a Champions League manager dropping down to Div 3. Do me a favour. If O'Driscoll signs I would be chuffed to bits but even that is going to be beyond us. Cheer uo though lads, a week ago we would have taken anybody...anybody at all so long as we existed. Shortest memories in the world some of you. Still buzzing. Roll on the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Peter taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Didn't Coppell take Reading up from the 3rd Div initially? I'm really hoping it's him, but am not confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Coppell would deffo be my second choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 For everyone saying there is NO CHANCE WGS will come here, did you ever think we would be billionaires? We're not. We are owned by a billionaire. Big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 finally we are talking about a Champions League manager dropping down to Div 3. Do me a favour. Kevin Keegan - Newcastle in the Champions League + England Manager Kevin Keegan - Fulham in League One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selexus Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 When a lot of coincidences happen at once, they're not coincidences Can't argue with that ! Although i do keep thinking "this is saints, it's never gonna happen". Years of disappointment are hard to brush aside in a single week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 According to the Echo the short list drawn up contains no big personalities and concentrates on experienced managers with a track record on the lower leagues. That rules out Tony Adams (thank ****) WGS (alas) and Keegan (alas). It also possible rules out some of the younger up and coming managers like Tisdale. It leaves people like Curbishly perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 You can never trust these stories. How many times have we been caught out in the past with a bolt from the blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 According to the Echo the short list drawn up contains no big personalities and concentrates on experienced managers with a track record on the lower leagues. Hard to argue with that strategy - sound IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 IMO we do need someone with solid lower league experience - life is very different down here and it's a far cry from Celtic Park and top European football. I can see WGS as a DoF but not as a manager at this level. But if they wanted a lower league manager I think it would have been done by now. If they want WGS for DoF he'll want to choose his own manager, so not much can happen until they have his final answer. Perhaps that's where the delay is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 (edited) I think when MLT get's together with Oldknow if the manager subject came up in conversation Matt might mention that T Adams is a no no with his Skate conection. Edited 11 July, 2009 by Toomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Coppell will be hired on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Coppell will be hired on Tuesday. i know you have someone ITK...is this what you have heard..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 express says he wasn`t on the original list but has now jumped to being fav. http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/113212/Strachan-top-of-Saints-list/ someone been reading poles? bookies favourite maybe, but doesn't mean he's positive to the idea himself ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Alan Pardew's got a pretty decent record at Reading and then West Ham. Ok, it didn't work out too well at Charlton, but then WGS got Coventry relegated.I think it's good to employ Managers with a point to prove.Paul Jewell is another one, got Bradford and Wigan up, with a point to prove after what heppened at Derby. If we want a solid sustainable rise, then Peter Taylor fits the bill. One out of left field would be Lawrie Sanchez, who I think could get us out of this league even with the -10. Whether the fan base would accept him is another matter. Pardew or Taylor would be ok in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Coppell will be hired on Tuesday. DoF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 The way I see it: Best case scenario Strachen vs Worse case scenario Adams. The club could either make the best possible decision of the worst possible....*Gulp* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 76er Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 According to the Echo the short list drawn up contains no big personalities and concentrates on experienced managers with a track record on the lower leagues. That rules out Tony Adams (thank ****) WGS (alas) and Keegan (alas). It also possible rules out some of the younger up and coming managers like Tisdale. It leaves people like Curbishly perhaps? Oh God, this sounds like Micky Adams or Cotterell , or someone equally uninspiring FFS. For once in our football lives we have the chance for something good to happen. The new owner has a chance to hit the ground running with a bit of shock and awe, even allowing for L1, and we certainly don't need the handbrake thrown on from the start. Clearly WGS is the people's choice, if he will do it, followed by Coppell or Keegan. This is the quality of person that must be pursued to excite the fans and thus sell ST's. Talking of quality of persons, it is utterly imperative that Tony Adams and Hoddle are not let within a bull's roar of St Mary's. Both of these are persona non grata and unacceptable to the vast majority of Saints supporters. Please take note Mr Oldknow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Coppell will be hired on Tuesday. As an alternative to WGS, i cannot say I'd be disappointed with this! Proven in the lower leagues and has a track record of success. (his win ratio over the last 3/4 years years must be stunning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 According to the Echo the short list drawn up contains no big personalities and concentrates on experienced managers with a track record on the lower leagues. That rules out Tony Adams (thank ****) WGS (alas) and Keegan (alas). It also possible rules out some of the younger up and coming managers like Tisdale. It leaves people like Curbishly perhaps? As I've said elsewhere - he would appear to tick most if not all of the boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Cotterill was said to be telling a few people he had the job if a certain consortium got the club. Sadly I dont knopw which consortium. It seems ML is deeply religeous and so is GH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarb101 Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 It seems that everybody has their own favourite to become our next Manager. There must be a considerable number of factors and requirements for the new Management to explore before making their final decision, a number of which we probably have no insight into. I trust them to make the right decision for the club, even though it is apparent even now that not everybody will be happy with their final choice. When appointed, it will be interesting to see what his own vision for the future of the club will be. For that reason, I am going to sit it out until the final decison is made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Killer and Gore still on board , neither have been released by the club , , I think back to the original interview from new owners , under promise and over deliver ....it won't be TA , they want to fill the ground for starters think their contracts ran out last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 It would mega p155 off the skates if Tony Adams came here & was a success in leading us to the prem while they slip down to div 4 Wrong! Most of us would be well happy for him, TA was a fuggin good defensive couch and no2, He was thrown in the deep end with a team being asset striped, NO! moneys to build his own team, and an alienated dressing room,,,,,,,,,,in short (Dead man walking) With the right backing in league 1 He could be a winner, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I think it will be WGS. In Ponty we trust! :smiley prayer emote thingy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Wrong! Most of us would be well happy for him, TA was a fuggin good defensive couch and no2, He was thrown in the deep end with a team being asset striped, NO! moneys to build his own team, and an alienated dressing room,,,,,,,,,,in short (Dead man walking) With the right backing in league 1 He could be a winner, Thats Wycombe covered. What was his excuse at Poopy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Wrong! Most of us would be well happy for him, TA was a fuggin good defensive couch and no2, He was thrown in the deep end with a team being asset striped, NO! moneys to build his own team, and an alienated dressing room,,,,,,,,,,in short (Dead man walking) With the right backing in league 1 He could be a winner, So why are you not knocking his door down now then? **** poor manager and away with the fairies t'but! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintchristopher Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 forgive me if this has already been said but the echo said he had a house near staplewood..now since when has staplewood been in warsash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 So why are you not knocking his door down now then? **** poor manager and away with the fairies t'but! Cos we are NOT league 1,,,,,,,,,,,simpels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Cos we are NOT league 1,,,,,,,,,,,simpels Ah that old one! Never mind its only a matter of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Coppell cut to 3-1. He was out at 25-1 last night! http://www.skybet.com/skybet?action=GoLastEvent&z=9157#market_div_12591795 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 + when asked about coming back in the past I am sure he made some comment along the lines of 'not as long as Lowe is there' Hang on, I thought WGS and Lowe were in love nowadays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Oh God, this sounds like Micky Adams or Cotterell , or someone equally uninspiring FFS. For once in our football lives we have the chance for something good to happen. The new owner has a chance to hit the ground running with a bit of shock and awe, even allowing for L1, and we certainly don't need the handbrake thrown on from the start. Clearly WGS is the people's choice, if he will do it, followed by Coppell or Keegan. This is the quality of person that must be pursued to excite the fans and thus sell ST's. Talking of quality of persons, it is utterly imperative that Tony Adams and Hoddle are not let within a bull's roar of St Mary's. Both of these are persona non grata and unacceptable to the vast majority of Saints supporters. Please take note Mr Oldknow... You are talking nonsense. The vast majority of fans would welcome Hoddle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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