pingwing Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 Benitez, Redknapp... someone who has done well in the prem..even if it is just to keep us up as at the mo, we are down (on this path) Redknapp hasn't done well in the prem, he turned a team that should have gotten champions league into a team that got champions league, with zero input from him self... Benitez maybe though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 Redknapp hasn't done well in the prem, he turned a team that should have gotten champions league into a team that got champions league, with zero input from him self... Benitez maybe though No input? Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer fan Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 We need a manger who attract good players feel sorry for Adkins tho two great season and he's made a few mistakes and It looks like it might cost him his job pep for me I'f Adkins goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 I would stick with Adkins. However, if Cortese decides he needs to go (which would probably happen a few weeks before the Jan window) then any of the following will do: Roberto Martinez Bob Bradley Jurgen Klinsmann (good shout whoever that was) Rafa Benitez Ole Gunnar Solskjaer And absolutely NOT Redcrapp McCarthy Keane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wessex saint Posted 20 October, 2012 Author Share Posted 20 October, 2012 You are ******* joking? Probably didn't make it obvious enough but the wink was meant to signify I wasn't serious! Defo wouldn't want McCarthy.... Not sure who I would want tbh from the names that are being bandied around..... Rafa maybe but could he take a job where transfer policy and possibly other significant aspects of a managers job are out of his control. I seriously doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 No input? Ok He turned up, said you you and you go play, followed by some assistants sorting it out and Redknapp rolling down his car window to tell SSN how amazing he is. Dreadful manager and will remain unemployed not because "he is waiting for a top team" but because he is just clueless for any league team in the country. Would be a god send for some terrible non-league team to get a load of non-contract players in to eventually find a few that are good and win a non-league trophy. About his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 Redknapp, just for a laff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 He turned up, said you you and you go play, followed by some assistants sorting it out and Redknapp rolling down his car window to tell SSN how amazing he is. Dreadful manager and will remain unemployed not because "he is waiting for a top team" but because he is just clueless for any league team in the country. Would be a god send for some terrible non-league team to get a load of non-contract players in to eventually find a few that are good and win a non-league trophy. About his level. Garbage. Lowe didn't give him a say. Red knapp is a very good manager. Most of the country think so but our fans obviously know it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 Glenn Hoddle please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 People need to stop dwelling on the past. It happened and it can't be changed so why waste energy worrying about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 I would stick with Adkins. However, if Cortese decides he needs to go (which would probably happen a few weeks before the Jan window) then any of the following will do: Roberto Martinez Bob Bradley Jurgen Klinsmann (good shout whoever that was) Rafa Benitez Ole Gunnar Solskjaer And absolutely NOT Redcrapp McCarthy Keane Agree re keeping NA. But of your suggested candidates: Roberto Martinez - good option but unlikely, it will be more difficult to convince him of the clubs ambition and potential etc when at the bottom of the table than it is in the summer Bob Bradley - who and why ? Jurgen Klinsmann (good shout whoever that was) - no chance Rafa Benitez - possibly a good option Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - no thanks, just MancU reserve coach And absolutely NOT Redcrapp McCarthy Keane Add Alan Turdishley to this bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 I know who ever gets picked that if swf are not happy or underwhelmed by it...he will do alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 Agree re keeping NA. But of your suggested candidates: Roberto Martinez - good option but unlikely, it will be more difficult to convince him of the clubs ambition and potential etc when at the bottom of the table than it is in the summer Bob Bradley - who and why ? Jurgen Klinsmann (good shout whoever that was) - no chance Rafa Benitez - possibly a good option Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - no thanks, just MancU reserve coach And absolutely NOT Redcrapp McCarthy Keane Add Alan Turdishley to this bunch Martinez would be a hell of a long shot, but we've got the resources here to build a great team which Wigan frankly don't have. Has done really well under a lot of pressure at Wigan and would be my #1 target. Bob Bradley was the USA manager from 2006-11 and is currently working wonders with the Egypt national squad. Gets his teams highly organised and plays good attacking football. Also has a reputation for bringing through young players. Villa were after him not long ago but he rejected them. Klinsmann may be unrealistic, but he'd be a cracking appointment. Good attacking football with an organised defensive structure. May be tempted by being able to splash a bit of cash and the challenge of building a team. Benitez would be ok, but not top of my list. Good reputation though so could help to attract some big names. Solskjaer has excelled in his managerial career so far. Would be a controversial appointment but I think he'll be a fantastic manager in the future. I must stress that we should keep Nigel though. Have some faith, cut him some slack and we'll reap the rewards. He's just got us back-to-back promotions ffs, he's no mug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 20 October, 2012 Share Posted 20 October, 2012 Whoever it is must have Premier League experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 WGS Solid. Problem is he wants the Sweaty Sock job. FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Agree re keeping NA. But of your suggested candidates: Roberto Martinez - good option but unlikely, it will be more difficult to convince him of the clubs ambition and potential etc when at the bottom of the table than it is in the summer Bob Bradley - who and why ? Jurgen Klinsmann (good shout whoever that was) - no chance Rafa Benitez - possibly a good option Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - no thanks, just MancU reserve coach And absolutely NOT Redcrapp McCarthy Keane Add Alan Turdishley to this bunch except that any likely replacement should be a former defender. I don't think we have problems selecting midfielders /attackers.. but we need a miracle man to tighten uo things at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 (edited) except that any likely replacement should be a former defender. I don't think we have problems selecting midfielders /attackers.. but we need a miracle man to tighten uo things at the back. Why a former defender? Brian Clough wasn't a defender, nor was George Graham. Both managers had superb defences. Adkins was a keeper himself! Edited 21 October, 2012 by Wade Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrypward Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Balotelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Karl Robinson and Di Canio would probably be linked but we need someone with Prem experience. Benitez for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 except that any likely replacement should be a former defender. I don't think we have problems selecting midfielders /attackers.. but we need a miracle man to tighten uo things at the back. Saints history doesn't really back that up. Chris Nicholl was a defender; his 4-2-4 favoured formation led to us having one of the leakiest defences in the league. George Burley was a defender but his Saints teams weren't exactly noted for defensive solidity. Glenn Hoddle was an attacking midfielder but his relative success with Saints was built on the back of a solid defence (7 clean sheets in a row at one stage). Same with Gordon Strachan, an attacking midfielder who got the team to work harder and be more solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 WGS Solid. Problem is he wants the Sweaty Sock job. FACT. No thanks..... The football we were playing before he left was awful. 2 words - Neil McCann! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornseySaintsFan Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Benitez would make more of the strange decisions that Adkins gets destroyed for- never keeps the same team. He'd keep making adjustments to a fundementally unbalanced team and will keep losing. Wouldn't be surprised to see Les Reed given it as he seems to be the only person Cortese really listens to. It would be a disaster but then maybe Cortese will wake up. Keep Adkins and sign the right players in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 The names being touted on this thread are embarrassing. OGS, FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 This thread tells me that those calling for Adkins head should be careful what they wish for. There's is not one credible option that has been suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 for footballing reasons, and footballing reasons only, I'd say Redknapp. It wouldn't surprise me if NC did appoint him, he's not really the type to think about whether people may get upset. An Italian manager would be good, one that knows how to organise a defence. Quite a few good names being thrown around on here, the likes of Karl Robinson however, not for us, we need a proven top level manager. Anyway, we still have a manager at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 The names being touted on this thread are embarrassing. OGS, FFS The thread title is "who do you fancy as next manager" there was no requirement for it to be a realistic choice................. Chances are if NC pulls the trigger it will be someone none of us will have thought of as a replacement anyway (just like last time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I believe Adkins hands are tied. No one will do a better job than Adkins under the current constraints he is under. There are strong rumours that Adkins is being told what formation to play, more rumours he is being told what players to pick. The last transfer window also just does not add up when he clearly wanted a new keeper (Butland) and new left back (Buttner) yet we strengthened the attack where we had most strength. Adkins is the fall guy for the current regime and Saints fans need to ask themselves what manager would do a better job under these conditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 for footballing reasons, and footballing reasons only, I'd say Redknapp. It wouldn't surprise me if NC did appoint him, he's not really the type to think about whether people may get upset. An Italian manager would be good, one that knows how to organise a defence. Quite a few good names being thrown around on here, the likes of Karl Robinson however, not for us, we need a proven top level manager. Anyway, we still have a manager at the moment Redknapp would improve us short term, particularly if Bond etc. Long term he would destroy what we're trying to achieve. I'd rather look at the bigger picture and keep NA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 This thread tells me that those calling for Adkins head should be careful what they wish for. There's is not one credible option that has been suggested. How do you know none of them are credible are you ITK?............................. nobody thought Gaston would sign for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 The thread title is "who do you fancy as next manager" there was no requirement for it to be a realistic choice Oh come on. If we're playing fantasy manager we'd all want Ferguson, Guardiola and Mourhinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 How do you know none of them are credible are you ITK?............................. nobody thought Gaston would sign for us No. I'm just applying common sense, and to be fair someone above has gone through the "short list". To clarify, I say not credible not just in terms of availability but also ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Saint Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I believe Adkins hands are tied. No one will do a better job than Adkins under the current constraints he is under. There are strong rumours that Adkins is being told what formation to play, more rumours he is being told what players to pick. The last transfer window also just does not add up when he clearly wanted a new keeper (Butland) and new left back (Buttner) yet we strengthened the attack where we had most strength. Adkins is the fall guy for the current regime and Saints fans need to ask themselves what manager would do a better job under these conditions? 100% agree with you on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 If Adkins has to 'tow the company line' then any new manager will be expected to do the same and I just can't see any decent experienced manager agreeing to it,they are going to want zero interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Keep Adkins. Even if we go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 If Adkins has to 'tow the company line' then any new manager will be expected to do the same and I just can't see any decent experienced manager agreeing to it,they are going to want zero interference. Agreed. This point is glaringly obvious, but overlooked by so many on here. Looking at the two extremes,Martinez mentioned on this thread, is said t have cooled interest in other jobs as he might not have full control on footballing matters,so unlikely to accept our regime.Hoddle has always liked a defence built on three centrebacks - sweeper et al - and two wing backs, so again unlikely to accept Reed's 4-3-3 blueprint for football domination.That probably leaves us recruiting from the stagnant pool of usual suspects - McCarthy for one. What's Peter Reid up to these days ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Perhaps all the "experts" on here should apply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 (edited) Agreed. This point is glaringly obvious, but overlooked by so many on here. Looking at the two extremes,Martinez mentioned on this thread, is said t have cooled interest in other jobs as he might not have full control on footballing matters,so unlikely to accept our regime.Hoddle has always liked a defence built on three centrebacks - sweeper et al - and two wing backs, so again unlikely to accept Reed's 4-3-3 blueprint for football domination.That probably leaves us recruiting from the stagnant pool of usual suspects - McCarthy for one.What's Peter Reid up to these days ? I really don't think it does. I imagine it will just be someone most of us wouldn't have thought of ....NC proved when he took on Nigel he was prepared to look past the usual suspects. Personally I'd be happy for Nigel to stay but then I'm not the chairman and I don't have to risk losing vast amounts of cash if we are relegated. Edited 21 October, 2012 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Perhaps all the "experts" on here should apply... Alpine for Manager, Charlie Weyman as assistant. Everything will be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 As an aside to all this, has anyone stopped to consider how the Liebherr's may be viewing this ? (If at all) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Alpine for Manager, Charlie Weyman as assistant. Everything will be fixed. Don`t forget mr Delldays, dont want him feeling left out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 i vote shurlock for Director of Football!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Perhaps all the "experts" on here should apply... We were told Fat Sam was a crap manager that wasn't good enough for Saints. Now there's posts saying Redknapp had no input into Spurs' last couple of really good seasons. There is no point in getting rid of Nigel and then repacing him with another bloke with no or limitted top flight experiance. 2 weeks ago I would have said "keep him", now I'm on the fence. We need to win 2 out of the next 3 and stop making the same mistakes over and over again for him to have any chance of seeing Xmas in the job IMO. Replacement should be someone who can grind points out when we're playing badly, someone who can set a team up to be hard to beat and somebody who commands the respect of the players the minute he walks in the dressing room.Benetiz ticks all 3 boxes, yet some of the experts on here dont seem to want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Perhaps all the "experts" on here should apply... all the "experts" said we will finish mid table all the "experts" said the prem is average all the "experts" said we will finish above an average stoke all the "experts" said we are bigger and better than villa and Everton all the "experts" said we should write off the first 4 games as our season started against villa (notice norwich did not write off their game yesterday) all the "experts" said we will be fine and adkins will definately become a top english manager all the "experts" said are saying we should just go down, if it means keeping nigel and getting battered every week excuse me whilst i dont listen to the supposed, self confessed 'intelligent experts" on this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese on Toast Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Steve Coterill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 All this "experts" and "intelligent posters" stuff is fu.cking boring. Please everyone just shut up about it. Football fans in differing opinions shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 NA style of management is the style of the future there is no way NC will go back to old fashioned management, he is building more than a team, he is building a club from grass roots up and my opinion is he will stick with NA even if we are relegated. Hope I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 all the "experts" said we will finish mid table all the "experts" said the prem is average all the "experts" said we will finish above an average stoke all the "experts" said we are bigger and better than villa and Everton all the "experts" said we should write off the first 4 games as our season started against villa (notice norwich did not write off their game yesterday) all the "experts" said we will be fine and adkins will definately become a top english manager all the "experts" said are saying we should just go down, if it means keeping nigel and getting battered every week excuse me whilst i dont listen to the supposed, self confessed 'intelligent experts" on this forum... This ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I still say we will finish mid table give or take 6 places... I am not an expert..ORLY master ottery you super footer expert:D but gave my view.. on the understanding no one would take the piiiish out of my limited football knowledge and total guess work.. There are some fluuuucking arrogant winkers on this forum.....behave you bovvver boyz or Uncle Nigel and my gang will cum and get you.. Anyway.....If we do not finish mid table.. it will be just above or just below that place.. if we get a frew more points before xmas:cry: we might even make a run for top ten:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 As I said yesterday : Surprised no one has suggested Steve Cotterill yet. And the winning post: Steve Coterill There had to be one, didn't there ? Think I'd better have a word with your carer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 all the "experts" said we will finish mid table all the "experts" said the prem is average all the "experts" said we will finish above an average stoke all the "experts" said we are bigger and better than villa and Everton all the "experts" said we should write off the first 4 games as our season started against villa (notice norwich did not write off their game yesterday) all the "experts" said we will be fine and adkins will definately become a top english manager all the "experts" said are saying we should just go down, if it means keeping nigel and getting battered every week excuse me whilst i dont listen to the supposed, self confessed 'intelligent experts" on this forum... One Dalek siad that we would follow a 'yoyo' strategy and that Dalek put his cards on the table well before anyone else had the guts to even look at the table ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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