offix Posted 17 July, 2009 Author Posted 17 July, 2009 im not sure if some on here realise we are bottom of the 3rd division From some of the comments on here I am sure they did not realize what that means.
Strangely Brown Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 I think its a good solid appointment lets be honest we could have done a hell of a lot worse. I am really looking forward to the new season everything shaping up nicely COYR
thorpie the sinner Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 im not sure if some on here realise we are bottom of the 3rd division Ditto! I would take Pardew ahead of Coppell any day of the week! Young manager with something to prove, think he will be a real success!! will still be interested in seeing who he can attract to club! should be an interesting few days!
Saint Charlie Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 I have to admit I didnt jump for joy when I heard the news this morning. But looking at his stats, Im warming to the appointment. Managerial Stats Total 463 Won 197 Lost 145 Drawn 123 Win % 42.54 Good stats which show he knows what he is doing. We must be patient and let him mould a team though. The current squad needs additions to be competitive. Leroy Lita anyone?
Thedelldays Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 From some of the comments on here I am sure they did not realize what that means. thing is also...we will remain BOTTOM of the 3rd division for a few weeks at the very least no matter what still..i cant see ANYONE in league 1 with the pedigree pardew has..
John B Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Glad I was wrong when earlier I suggested that he would return to Reading Much better than I could have hoped for including the overrated Mr Strachan. Lets give him time and look forward to the future with renewed confidence
Ashley Grute Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 What a relief that we have appointed a decent manager! Compared to those Dutch clowns and Adams this is great news- we now have someone to all get behind and give our support to. Up the Saints!
thorpie the sinner Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 He must have said, I need this money etc!! I want these players etc!! I am getting excited!
exit2 Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 What a relief that we have appointed a decent manager! Compared to those Dutch clowns and Adams this is great news- we now have someone to all get behind and give our support to. Up the Saints! Onwards and upwards now peeps. Be interesting to see who he brings in. One thing I do like about AP is his desire and commitment he shows on the touch line
thorpie the sinner Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Onwards and upwards now peeps. Be interesting to see who he brings in. One thing I do like about AP is his desire and commitment he shows on the touch line Totally agree exit, this is a very positive appointment for saints!! minus ten point start?? I am looking forward to this season more than any other!
Panda Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 This is unexpected. I reckon he is a good choice for getting us back into the CCC and possibly the PL thereafter. But then ? Seems like a middle-term appointment. But what the hell, with a couple more years under his belt, even that may click. We could have ended up with a lot, lot, worse. We were told there is a five year plan to get to the Prem and AP has a three year contract so there is an to change manager for a 'big prem name' when we get nearer to there. The option to keep AP on, of course, remains if he is keeping up with the expectations of the management (and the fans!). There is a 'break clause' after three years if we need it without incurring massive financial penalties. However, AP knows that if he delivers on the plan then he will have tremendous rewards. This is his big chance just as it is ours. Anyway, as others have said, this is a good appointment and it shows ambition, not lack of, to get someone of AP's credentials. He obviously has the courage and determination to succeed otherwise he would not even consider taking over what we currently have. He also knows there are tremendous expectations of him from everyone but that has probably just inspired him rather than deterred him. It is also interesting that the management team said they would time but that they would have someone in place by the end of the week and they do it. These guys mean what they say and do what they mean and that, for me, is refreshing. This is a very good move, I am beginning to like Fridays again - roll on next week, what will that bring! Oh, and by the way, KK and WGS were never realistic options were they?
bigtonesfc Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Alan Pardew is the ideal appointment,IMHO.Knows the lower leagues,but will also be able to attract a higher calibre player than our position probably deserves.
Hatch Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 After taking us through the leagues and into Europe, he will be the Next England manager after Capello in 2014!
red&white56 Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 It's Friday and for once something been delivered on a Friday! I think this is a good appointment, he will bring the experience we all wanted in this role. Welcome and Good Luck !
Ashley Grute Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Does everyone else feel like me-feel like we have finally turned the corner and are now just about to head off in the right direction! COYR!
Teddy Nutkins Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Fair play to Alan Pardew, having the guts to take on a team starting on -10 points put his neck on the line etc;.........i know some will say he has been out of work since November 2008, so a job is a job, but i would like to think he is brave enough to test his ability to get us back to the league we would prefer to play in. Spend Markus's money wisely Alan, and lets give it go!!!
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 If the delldays is happy then so am I, would have preferred a Burley return thou
scaramanga Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 A manager, not a head coach. Thats already a good start.
SoccerMom Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Very pleased. Now, can someone in the media team at SMS edit the article to say "League 1" and "League 2"?
Thedelldays Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 more importantly... "alan pardews red and white army" fits perfectly
Red and White Army Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 I reckon he is a good choice for getting us back into the CCC and possibly the PL thereafter. But then ? Then what? You are being your usual pessimistic whining self which is why everyone hates you. Pardew sounds like a great appointment to me.
View From The Top Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Can't say I'm not gutted that it isn't WGS (my wishful thinking) it's a very good appointment for the position we find ourselves. Everything is turning out just fine!
saint lard Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 I'm pleased it's sorted and pleased with the appointment of Pardew. It could've been a lot worse. Pardew knows the leagues and can hit the ground running with that knowledge. Onwards and upwards.
Fowllyd Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Excellent appointment - as TDD has said, he must be easily the most experienced and successful manager in our division. Let's face it, he's managed successfully at this level, CCC level and Premiership level. Has that lean and hungry look too. Also indicates just how little leaks out of St Mary's nowadays!
thorpie the sinner Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Then what? You are being your usual pessimistic whining self which is why everyone hates you. Pardew sounds like a great appointment to me. To be fair to Alps, he did follow it with, even then it may work!!! No negativity today
dubai_phil Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Another wise decision, based on what they no doubt could have done. No more experiments TBH at this time in our recovery we needed experience, not potential. I'm not jumping for joy, still do not think we will walk this league, but this is a good appointment after the nightmares of the Gray's Wigley, JP's and Wotte's. I think we're becoming a football club again, THAT is worth a satisfied smile this morning.
Thedelldays Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Also indicates just how little leaks out of St Mary's nowadays! no more 'rent a gob' at sms anymore...
Popester Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 If someone had offered us Alan Pardew as manager , no debt and a billionaire owner a year ago I think we would have snapped hands off - Great appointment , let's get behind him
notnowcato Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Good, solid apppointment. Success in these leagues and used to working at clubs of our size. I'm very happy with this.
alpine_saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 im not sure if some on here realise we are bottom of the 3rd division You can be a right idiot sometimes. Yes we are there, and we may deserve it because of inept management and disinterested players, but we are not a bottom of 3rd Div club.
Fowllyd Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 And one other thing - there's no need for the OS to massage his CV!
alpine_saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Then what? You are being your usual pessimistic whining self which is why everyone hates you. Pardew sounds like a great appointment to me. Completely mad.
Give it to Ron Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 im not sure if some on here realise we are bottom of the 3rd division We could appoint 'The Chosen One' and some would complain its not Capello! I jumped for joy when we got Burley who I loathed with a passion at the end...was not happy when we got Strachan. This time I am waiting and hoping he is as good an appointment as I think it is. If he gets a good start and gets the -10 wiped out quickly which will be tough as we do not have any players yet the club will be on a roll....the fans are geared up for it. Can't wait for tomorrow to get back to SMS with Flag and face paints ;-)
saint_bert Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 The more I think about it, the more happy I with this. Every time I've heard Pardew speak, I've been impressed. Remember when the appy ammers were flying people were raving about him. I'm very very happy
chrisobee Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 you are joking, right? we are L1 with -10, we are lucky its not TA or worse. AP is a good manager, with a good record at this level. Average at best!!! hahahaa Yes, I lol'd as well !!
stinhk Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 We were told there is a five year plan to get to the Prem and AP has a three year contract so there is an to change manager for a 'big prem name' when we get nearer to there. The option to keep AP on, of course, remains if he is keeping up with the expectations of the management (and the fans!). There is a 'break clause' after three years if we need it without incurring massive financial penalties. However, AP knows that if he delivers on the plan then he will have tremendous rewards. This is his big chance just as it is ours. Anyway, as others have said, this is a good appointment and it shows ambition, not lack of, to get someone of AP's credentials. He obviously has the courage and determination to succeed otherwise he would not even consider taking over what we currently have. He also knows there are tremendous expectations of him from everyone but that has probably just inspired him rather than deterred him. It is also interesting that the management team said they would time but that they would have someone in place by the end of the week and they do it. These guys mean what they say and do what they mean and that, for me, is refreshing. This is a very good move, I am beginning to like Fridays again - roll on next week, what will that bring! Oh, and by the way, KK and WGS were never realistic options were they? We were told by Pinnacle of a five year plan, I didn't notice that from ML.
chrisobee Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 The more I think about it, the more happy I with this. Every time I've heard Pardew speak, I've been impressed. Remember when the appy ammers were flying people were raving about him. I'm very very happy As I said on another thread he rattled Arsene Wenger's cage more than once so he'll definitely do for me !!
saint_bert Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 no more 'rent a gob' at sms anymore... The way it should be
saint_bert Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 As I said on another thread he rattled Arsene Wenger's cage more than once so he'll definitely do for me !! They played arse of the park that day
sambosa75 Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Great news its now resolved. I'm happy with this appointment. There were probably 5 or 6 others who I would have preferred the Pardew but a great deal more that I would have hated to see. Welcome to the club Alan, do us a favour and sign some players though. Thank you!
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 If the delldays is happy then so am I, would have preferred a Burley return thou Can't think what would be a worse scenario Tony Adams or the return of George. I think Pardew becoming our new manager is very indicative of the way our future is mapped out over the next few seasons. We will sign some good honest pros who can graft and we will consolidate slowly. By all intents we should not need too much of ML's cash because as a club standing on its own we have no debt/mortgage to service and all income can therefore be spent on the team. Can't see us chasing propomtion this year as the -10 points and the disarray of the current squad will take a good 6 months to put right but next season should see us as favourites. After that if we are serious about getting back and staying in the PL then we may well need a bigger cash injection from Mr Liebherr. Let's hope he is in it for the long run and he enjoys his pie and pint tomorrow.
FarehamRed Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Good, solid appointment. Given a bit a mney to spend, he will get us out of this league.
Saintleigh Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 When he got Reading promoted from Div 3 in 01/03 they amassed 84 points. Change a draw into a win and we would make the play offs. Good record at this level.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 You can be a right idiot sometimes. Yes we are there, and we may deserve it because of inept management and disinterested players, but we are not a bottom of 3rd Div club. Same old Alpine, always moaning! sing it with me Same old Alpine, always moaning Same old Alpine, always moaning Same old Alpine, always moaning
Truesaint Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Must admit i wasnt over excited when i heard the news, but had got caught up in the excitement of possibly Strachan! However, in fact believe its a great appointment. I think we all have a lot of reasons to be pleased and excited. FFS barely 2 weeks ago i thought i would never have a club to support. But one at the bottom of div 3, managed by Pardew, Yes i can live with that. Welcome Alan.
Bad Wolf Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Hmmm....Not bad! Could do a lot worse. Good appointment, I'm prepared to give him a go. Funny time to announce it though =/ Welcome to Southampton, Alan!
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