alpine_saint Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 I see Illingsworth has commented upon the fact that Killer has finally moved his family back to Sweden without an eyebrow raised by anyone at the club. It does seem a shame, his partnership with Claus took as close to the big-time as we have been since '84 and his career was cut off in its prime. Not really blaming anyone, just pondering on what might have been for player AND club...
DT Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 These things happen. Sad, and he could have been really good for us for many years. However, I still think it was criminal for he who-must-not-be-named to have gambled on him recovering and therefore never signing a replacement. I think this culture has pervaded at the club, and cost us dear over the years only to have recently evaporated with the onset of a wealthy owner. Thanks for trying so hard Michael and good luck back in Sweden.
Frank's cousin Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 I think he is sadly a victim of having been involved with teh coaching set up at the end of the Lowe period. I am not even sure he wanted to be involved in cooaching, more that the decent guy he is, wanted to help the club out in any way he could because of teh way teh club and fans supported him through 3 years of horrific injury... will alwys be very fondly thought of as a player who had that true aints spirit and will always be welcome at the club. In recent times, players such as Mazza, Claus, Killer, and Marian , Dodds etc have all shown that true saints spirit for me.
dellgirl Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Wish him and his family all the luck in the world..really nice people.
Ford Saint Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Well he hasn't gone yet, I saw him last week. His son is training with our U8 boys. Hew regulary comes down and watches the different age groups on a Saturday morning. A really nise chap who is always up for a chat.
Winchester_Saint Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Best of luck Michael, top pro and top bloke
Junction 9 Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Assuming his playing career is over I can't see why he wouldn't want a coaching role and especially with Saints. I can't think of many better defensive coaches out there we could employ. If we don't see him again then good luck Michael, you were different class for us.
NickG Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 he did want one, unfortunately he was part of the last team. Pardew has now his team in place.
krissyboy31 Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 he did want one, unfortunately he was part of the last team. Pardew has now his team in place. Sad fact of life (or footballing life) but you can't argue with the coaching set up AP has put in place.
NickG Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 true, sad but good pro's aren't owed anything after they retire.
sotonjoe Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 saw him at daivd lloyd only recnetly so as somebody else has already implied the move must be VERY recent.
WealdSaint Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Good Luck Killer. Sure we'll hear of you in some sort of football job soon. Will never forget your partnership at the back with Claus
captainchris Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Assuming his playing career is over I can't see why he wouldn't want a coaching role and especially with Saints. I can't think of many better defensive coaches out there we could employ. If we don't see him again then good luck Michael, you were different class for us. As another poster said there can no room for sentiment in the pursuit of success plus for all his granted loyalty there is no evidence to suggest he is a marvelous coach. Sorry but sentiment is one thing and respect is another but neither = a job at Saints......
benjii Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 He was an employee for a few years or so and was paid well. All the best on your move back. Haven't read Illingsworth's article but if he thinks the club should have done something then ******** to that IMO.
benjii Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Assuming his playing career is over I can't see why he wouldn't want a coaching role and especially with Saints. I can't think of many better defensive coaches out there we could employ. If we don't see him again then good luck Michael, you were different class for us. How do you know if he's any good as a coach? He was a coach last season wasn't he and we were ****e?
CB Saint Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 As another poster said there can no room for sentiment in the pursuit of success plus for all his granted loyalty there is no evidence to suggest he is a marvelous coach. Sorry but sentiment is one thing and respect is another but neither = a job at Saints...... My thoughts exactly - Killer did a great job for us, one of my favourite past players and that is where he should be fondly remembered - in the past.
saintj Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 I saw him, Claus and a few friends in southampton saturday night in the bedford place area, the name of the bar escapes me at the mo, revolution or something like that.
doughnutman Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 I saw him, Claus and a few friends in southampton saturday night in the bedford place area, the name of the bar escapes me at the mo, revolution or something like that. Dutch/total football?? But seriously, if Wotte is heading down the road is there a possiblilty he may take killer with him as like an assistant or something?
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