Saint_clark Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 1 WGS 2 Keegan 3 Coppell 4 Boothroyd 5 Curbishley 6 Hoddle 7 Peter Taylor 8 Tisdale that is it No Pearson at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 No Pearson at all? no no ferguson either... apart from tisdale, the rest are not managers at the mo (not too sure about taylor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 i`m now getting worried!!!!!!! http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/23188/Southampton_to_appoint_ex-Pompey_chief.aspx Does anyone know when Matt Le Tissier is meeting to have his "Talk" with the board? Has he met with them yet? Surely he will guide them away from a really bad appointment like Tony Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspect everyone Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 1 WGS 2 Keegan 3 Coppell 4 Boothroyd 5 Curbishley 6 Hoddle 7 Peter Taylor 8 Tisdale that is it That would be my list too, however I still feel the first two names are complete nonstarters and unreleastic, so its Coppell or Boothroyd for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 If anyone ITK really thinks this Tony Adams talk is for real we should get a big group of us down the Stadium with some Banners to let the Board Know how we feel about the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 i`m now getting worried!!!!!!! http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/23188/Southampton_to_appoint_ex-Pompey_chief.aspx Why does this worry you? The very first paragraph states that it's "according to reports in The Sun". So in other words it's just a rehash of a report (singular, not plural) in one of the world's least reliable newspapers. As others have pointed out, the "Adams in line for Celtic job" stories did the rounds for a few days, until it became quite clear that the possibility of such a thing happening only existed in Tony Adams' mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Why does this worry you? The very first paragraph states that it's "according to reports in The Sun". So in other words it's just a rehash of a report (singular, not plural) in one of the world's least reliable newspapers. As others have pointed out, the "Adams in line for Celtic job" stories did the rounds for a few days, until it became quite clear that the possibility of such a thing happening only existed in Tony Adams' mind. but, we are not celtic..we are far more realistic for Adams...arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 If anyone ITK really thinks this Tony Adams talk is for real we should get a big group of us down the Stadium with some Banners to let the Board Know how we feel about the idea! LOL@ someone planning a protest already. Honestly, I really did laugh out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Kenny Jackett is a very good coach/manager and VERY highly rated by me.... As if that means anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 If anyone ITK really thinks this Tony Adams talk is for real we should get a big group of us down the Stadium with some Banners to let the Board Know how we feel about the idea! Get over yourself will you ! Why don't you let our credible new owners appoint whoever they see fit for the role, without you running around outside SMS with a pitchfork ! They have already proven that they can make tough decisions for the good of the club and I trust them totally on this one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_mears Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I will go for the more realistic approach and available. So my husband reckons Curbishley did what we need to do now at Chartlon ?? Likewise i think he said Dennis Wise did well at Leeds. Strachan has no knowledge of promotion or lower leagues. Pearson is not leaving Leicester, end of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Why does this worry you? The very first paragraph states that it's "according to reports in The Sun". So in other words it's just a rehash of a report (singular, not plural) in one of the world's least reliable newspapers. As others have pointed out, the "Adams in line for Celtic job" stories did the rounds for a few days, until it became quite clear that the possibility of such a thing happening only existed in Tony Adams' mind. but celtic quite quickly rubished the idea daidn`t they????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaway Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Does anyone seriously believe Strachan would not only return to a club he left on a high, but manage in League One? Baffles me as to why people insist on believing it's possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 That would sum this club up: We get taken over by a billionaire, and then the board shows NO AMBITION by appointing a manager who is vastly unproven/unpopular and generally just **** at managing football teams. Have the Swiss not looked into his spell at Wycombe etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Does anyone seriously believe Strachan would not only return to a club he left on a high, but manage in League One? Baffles me as to why people insist on believing it's possible... ...Would you have believed 12 months ago that we would be one of the richest clubs in England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genk Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Pearson has just led Leicester to win the title of the division we are now playing in I don't understand why he would want to come back then? Surely a step back? Also was he not quoted in the press as not interested in a return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Does anyone seriously believe Strachan would not only return to a club he left on a high, but manage in League One? Baffles me as to why people insist on believing it's possible... Kevin Keegan - Champions League with Newcastle Kevin Keegan - League One with Fulham Why couldn't Strachan do the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Fed up with people believeing they know what is realistic. We aren't any old team in league one. If someone comes here they have a very good chance of getting promotion in the next couple of years and then a good chance again of Premiership football. It could massively enhance someones reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Dowie wouldn't be a bad shout, IMO. Got Oldham to the play-offs in this division in his first managerial job, so he knows the league. Agree, I wouldn't be upset if Dowie got the job at all - likely bring Tim Flowers with him too. Both have an affinity with the club, and Dowie has proved he can produce at this level (and got Palace promoted via the play-offs too remember). My first choice would still be Coppell, but I think Dowie would be here for the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 ...Would you have believed 12 months ago that we would be one of the richest clubs in England? We're not though - we are "owned" by one of the richest men in Europe. There is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttdcs Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 We're not though - we are "owned" by one of the richest men in Europe. There is a difference. I wished those singing "we've got 2.5 billion" on saturday for the sky camera could also understand the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 because it is possible. doesn't mean it'll happen but it is likely, but it's possible. You what????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Because tony adams nearly got pompey relegated, but might not have done. that's why he didn't get the celtic job. celtic demanded someone who'd actually achieved relegation from the premiership. if you take it to the bare bones if it.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
these things take time Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Would be delighted with any of the above, apart from Hoddle and Keegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 but celtic quite quickly rubished the idea daidn`t they????? Well, Wim Jansen did - I assume he was approached for comment as Adams had mentioned him specifically. Celtic as a club rubbished the idea by appointing Tony Mowbray. Nobody at Saints has said a word to confirm or deny approaches to any possible managers, so I'd read nothing at all into that - other than that they're going about the whole thing in a wholly professional manner, which is what I'd expect given the way things have been done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterseasaint Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 For some reason I missed all the stuff in the press about Adams and Celtic, so have been doing a bit of digging back to work out what all the fuss is about. And I have to say, reading the article below, I have never come across a bigger load of self-agrandising, delusional bull**** from anyone in all my time! For those of you who are not yet convinced about Adams either way, read this... and yes, that includes you Nicola, Andy and Markus... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article6415408.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Has anyone mentioned Slavan Bilic, might do a job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo Naive Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 ...Would you have believed 12 months ago that we would be one of the richest clubs in England? FFS, we are not one of the richest clubs in England. Do you really think ML is going to sink all £2.5 bn in to Saints? Get real and be happy we are about to start the season on a solid financial footing. Look at the combined wealth of the QPR owners – they got Jim Magilton. Not a bad manager but not exactly earth shattering. Personally I hope we get Coppell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 A couple of weeks ago while practicing golf Strachan was asked if he would manage Saints and his answer was ' no chance'. The change of circumstances could conceivably change his mind, although he has never struck me as somebody that does that too often. I can't see Cortese and Oldknow taking any chances on anybody without a pretty decent record of success. Tony Adams would be a gamble, If Markus Leibherr is showing off his new toy he sure as hell wouldn't be too impressed if the manager was repeating his previous mistakes. Tony Adams seemed to be pretty decent as a defensive coach at Portsmouth but his management record has been poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Even if it aint Adams I still think our next manager is likely not to even be on the list of people in the poll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 As a suggestion why don't we get a petion together for WGS then deliver one to SMS and one to WGS's house in Hamble/Hedge End..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 OOps petition.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 As a suggestion why don't we get a petion together for WGS then deliver one to SMS and one to WGS's house in Hamble/Hedge End..... Turning up on people's doorsteps trying to put a particular point of view across was one of Chorley's favourite tactics wasn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Fed up with people believeing they know what is realistic. We aren't any old team in league one. If someone comes here they have a very good chance of getting promotion in the next couple of years and then a good chance again of Premiership football. It could massively enhance someones reputation. Absolutely. people geting far too bogged down about league 1, -10 etc etc and forgetting that we are honestly one of the most attractive propositions in the country. Any manager coming here would be successful because of the new situation and the fact that the only way is up! oh except TA obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 A couple of weeks ago while practicing golf Strachan was asked if he would manage Saints and his answer was ' no chance'. The change of circumstances could conceivably change his mind, although he has never struck me as somebody that does that too often. I can't see Cortese and Oldknow taking any chances on anybody without a pretty decent record of success. Tony Adams would be a gamble, If Markus Leibherr is showing off his new toy he sure as hell wouldn't be too impressed if the manager was repeating his previous mistakes. Tony Adams seemed to be pretty decent as a defensive coach at Portsmouth but his management record has been poor. Understatement of the century! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 (edited) I feel we ought to somewhat temper our enthusiasm and take a long sober look at our fortunate posi...... AHH F**K IT - - SPEND TILL YA PUKE!!!! COYR :rolleyes::smt007 Edited 13 July, 2009 by RonManager sorry wrong thread!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 yeah! I love money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 A couple of weeks ago while practicing golf Strachan was asked if he would manage Saints and his answer was ' no chance'. The change of circumstances could conceivably change his mind, although he has never struck me as somebody that does that too often. I can't see Cortese and Oldknow taking any chances on anybody without a pretty decent record of success. Tony Adams would be a gamble, If Markus Leibherr is showing off his new toy he sure as hell wouldn't be too impressed if the manager was repeating his previous mistakes. Tony Adams seemed to be pretty decent as a defensive coach at Portsmouth but his management record has been poor. I am almost as nervous as I was before the takeover was announced regarding the possibilty of Tony Adams getting the job. Everywhere I look on the web his name is coming up first as most likely manager of sfc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I am not worried about Adams! I feel that we will be surprised, probably pleasantly by who they choose. The fact that it hasn't been announced yet means that it is being done properly!! For once, I quite like the fact we have no news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I voted Coppell. I'm not sure Strachan would do it 2nd time around. It won't be Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 76er Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Absolutely agree with this qwerty. I think people are getting carried away with this lower league manager syndrome, surely that is not why a billionaire just paid a (relative) fortune to buy this club with the stated aim of propelling it back to the premiership in the shortest possible time. Did he spend this money in the desperate hope that Micky Adams might just still be available?... I doubt it. Mr Liebherr will presumably be looking at more upmarket candidates exactly for the types of reasons qwerty has mentioned and rather than a lower league guy who might just get us back to CCC I would want a man appointed now who is well capable of doing that, followed by promotion to prem and keeping us there. Things could be reviewed at that stage. More I think about it the more I like the idea of a foreign coach with proven coaching skills, a winning mentality and no baggage in the English game. Also we may well attract a higher profile candidate as per the names above who would respect our new owner and may accept his challenge to return us to the highest echelon, where of course we belong! With this in mind I'll throw one further name in the ring that's not been mentioned much... Slaven Bilic. Has anyone mentioned Slavan Bilic, might do a job!! There you go Thorpie, beat you to it but great minds must think alike! Above posted earlier today on the foreign managers thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 There you go Thorpie, beat you to it but great minds must think alike! Above posted earlier today on the foreign managers thread. with the weight of both our support, he must be nailed on lol!!!! If I put on a fiver, I wonder if he will come tumbling into 3/1!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I think it'll be sorted on weds. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I think it'll be sorted on weds. Just my opinion. My 40th birthday, I wonder if I will get a say in the decision lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 My 40th birthday, I wonder if I will get a say in the decision lol! Well I hope it happens on yours and not mine (end of august) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 76er Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I am not worried about Adams! I feel that we will be surprised, probably pleasantly by who they choose. The fact that it hasn't been announced yet means that it is being done properly!! For once, I quite like the fact we have no news!! with the weight of both our support, he must be nailed on lol!!!! If I put on a fiver, I wonder if he will come tumbling into 3/1!!!!!!! Thorpie, if you make it a tenner I reckon Bilic will shorten to favourite the way those Skybet odds seem to fluctuate! I'm hoping you are right about being pleasantly surprised due to the deafening silence and lack of announcement. Like most I have been worried sick they might undo all the good work and appoint the skate failure. However, if so then surely it would have been announced by now as he would have been first in the queue biting their hand off, if his Celtic exploits are any guide. If they wanted Adams it could have all been done and dusted by now, ergo I (with fingers crossed) retain the hope that a pleasant surprise does indeed await us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joensuu Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I think that some of the 'unrealistic' names (WGS, KK, Gross, Klinsmann etc) are more realistic than some of the 'realistic' names (Coppell, Pearson, Adams, Wise etc). Assuming that there is financial backing, this job will be incredibly attractive to the more established names... Nothing's guaranteed, but I can't imagine there would be a simpler opportunity to prove your credentials... Imagine, for example, KK - this would almost be his perfect role, it's not too much of a challenge, but would be relatively high-profile, and would help re-establish his name and credentials. Whereas the more 'realistic' names fall into two categories. Firstly there are those like Adams and Wise, who should be dismissed out of hand by the new board. Then there are those like Coppell and Pearson, who have frankly already proven their worth at this level, they won't want to repeat themselves. If they move at all, they will want to move straight to the top... For me, the most realistic names are actually the ones some people are dismissing as 'unrealistic'... [Well either that or Leibherr will appoint some continental virtual unknown ala Wenger...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomobz Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Can we add Paul Jewell??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allsaintsnocurves Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 I don't think Strachan will go from Celtic to league 1 but if he wants the Saints job it's his to turn down would be my view. Other than him I would give the managers job to Aidy Boothroyd with Keegan as Director of Football and Le Tiss as Chairman. Then we'd have the passion back in the club and one of the best coaches who I believe could end up as good as Moyes at Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Someone on BBC606 has said there mate had seen TA at training!!! Should just say whoever they get I'm getting behind the team, our defence does need sorting out big time. ~Only gossip I know but that is what this site is for, isnt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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