supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 TOTALLY disagree unless he can spend millions his record is poor Adkins has spent nearly £30m this season and we're hardly flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 It will be a Continental manager, possibly Italian, who is used to working in a southern Continental club structure where he is Head Coach and that alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 It will be a Continental manager, possibly Italian, who is used to working in a southern Continental club structure where he is Head Coach and that alone. Hopefully also someone old school Italian who knows how to coach and implement a strong defensive unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Hopefully also someone old school Italian who knows how to coach and implement a strong defensive unit. Fingers crossed. Sweepers et al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Don Howe, Howard Wilkinson and Big Ron Atkinson are all looking for work and would jump at the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Hopefully also someone old school Italian who knows how to coach and implement a strong defensive unit. That sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Don Howe, Howard Wilkinson and Big Ron Atkinson are all looking for work and would jump at the chance. I saw Graham Taylor on the telly the other day. Bags of Prem experience and an ex England manager. Surely he wouldn't be out of his depth at this level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 We already have a large coaching and performance team. Why not keep Adkins as front man and bring in a defensive coach. If McCarthy is good at organising them as has been mentioned earlier why not hire him to be "Defence coach' to sort out the foibles of Jos, Jose etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 That sounds like fun Perhaps not; but its where any side looking to consolidate in this division should sort out first. I'm still amazed our transfer activity was so lop-sided; £10M for 2 strikers to add to the first choice one and then try to shoe-horn into one central striking position. And £12M for another attacking midfielder (when Lallana had seemingly been moved into that same central role). Being defensive-minded is not a concept we seem to be able to embrace; at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Glenn Hoddle is the thinking man's choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I saw Graham Taylor on the telly the other day. Bags of Prem experience and an ex England manager. Surely he wouldn't be out of his depth at this level? Good shout. Howard Kendall must still be looking for work. He took Everton, a small club with a smaller fan base than us and turned them into league champions and cup winners cup winners. Hes also managed in Spain and Greece so would get these fancy foreign ideas. I reckon he's the man for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Terry Venables must still be available. What a coup he'd be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Glenn Hoddle is Dalek's choice He was back in the media spotlight this weekend doing some punditry, maybe he's putting himself in the frame for a new job somewhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 He was back in the media spotlight this weekend doing some punditry, maybe he's putting himself in the frame for a new job somewhere.... Did you see his hair?! It was absolutely hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 There's one name I'm VERY surprised hasn't been said already. Doesn't have any PL managerial experience, but has managed in the top European club competition. would be a popular choice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Did you see his hair?! It was absolutely hilarious. Sort of a cross between Wes Brown, Robbie Savage and Alan Biley. Wierd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 There's one name I'm VERY surprised hasn't been said already. Doesn't have any PL managerial experience, but has managed in the top European club competition. would be a popular choice too Whatever you do, don't tell us who it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Did you see his hair?! It was absolutely hilarious. Yes, I noticed that. That's going to need a trim if he's going to become part of the Southampton way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Whatever you do, don't tell us who it is. Like I said, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Peter Shreeves, David Pleat and Gerry Francis are all experienced men with proven top flight records as well. Get one of 'zen on the bus FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Perhaps not; but its where any side looking to consolidate in this division should sort out first. I'm still amazed our transfer activity was so lop-sided; £10M for 2 strikers to add to the first choice one and then try to shoe-horn into one central striking position. And £12M for another attacking midfielder (when Lallana had seemingly been moved into that same central role). Being defensive-minded is not a concept we seem to be able to embrace; at all. I heard some Sunderland fans on the radio earlier today saying how terrible they have been as they cant score any goals and how concerning it was that only Fletcher has scored for them. The mistakes we are making are largely individual, the overall shape of the team isn't a problem. That's why it's so frustrating to me because we can cut it out, we would be a pretty decent side. We just need a solid win to inject some confidence in the side, certain players really need it. We're in a rut we havent had in over 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Peter Shreeves, David Pleat and Gerry Francis are all experienced men with proven top flight records as well. Get one of 'zen on the bus FFS I met Peter Shreeves once; I was in the directors box at Watford and he was in there. Absolute sh*t of a man; and even pulled out the "don't you know who I am" card (apparently he'd had trouble getting in without his ticket). Gerry Francis' mullet rules him out instantly for me; Dave Pleat is a worry too, he'd probably be straight on the phone to Avram to find out about Colden Common's more salubrious areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Good shout. Howard Kendall must still be looking for work. He took Everton, a small club with a smaller fan base than us and turned them into league champions and cup winners cup winners. Hes also managed in Spain and Greece so would get these fancy foreign ideas. I reckon he's the man for the job. I'd be all for this. None of this ****ing about with the ball in our own half, playing between the lines ********. Just get some diags up to Rickie and get Chappers charging into the box for the knock downs FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I heard some Sunderland fans on the radio earlier today saying how terrible they have been as they cant score any goals and how concerning it was that only Fletcher has scored for them. The mistakes we are making are largely individual, the overall shape of the team isn't a problem. That's why it's so frustrating to me because we can cut it out, we would be a pretty decent side. We just need a solid win to inject some confidence in the side, certain players really need it. We're in a rut we havent had in over 3 years. I think we need a settled side; that would be a start. And then we need a clean sheet. Or a game where we only let one goal in!! Apparently in every game we've played we've been behind at some point; that also needs to stop. From a side huge in confidence we're rapidly becoming the exact opposite. Anything against Spurs has to be a complete positive. But yes; with Demba ba's own goal today he became Sunderland's second highest scorer for the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Peter Shreeves, David Pleat and Gerry Francis are all experienced men with proven top flight records as well. Get one of 'zen on the bus FFS What about Bobby Robson? I know he's dead and all that, but hcdajfu. No point in being prejudiced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I'd be all for this. None of this ****ing about with the ball in our own half, playing between the lines ********. Just get some diags up to Rickie and get Chappers charging into the box for the knock downs FFS Yep, none of this Poncy Possesion football. Just get it forward to Rickie. In fact as a large percentage of the fans around me scream this everytime we are knocking it about then he'd certainly be a popular choice. Although if defensive improvement are what we are after then there is only one choice. George Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 There's one name I'm VERY surprised hasn't been said already. Doesn't have any PL managerial experience, but has managed in the top European club competition. would be a popular choice too Guardiola has been mentioned, so could it be Bert Van Marwijk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Guardiola has been mentioned, so could it be Bert Van Marwijk? good shout, but no. In a job atm but not in one of Europe's "mainstream" leagues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Despite what you might think I do not think Glenn Hoddle would be the answer to SFC just now. 2004, was a differnt matter. The faliure to re-appoint Hoddle then ranks as one of the biggest mistake the board made, closely followed by bowing to the vocal minority ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I think we need a settled side; that would be a start. And then we need a clean sheet. Or a game where we only let one goal in!! Apparently in every game we've played we've been behind at some point; that also needs to stop. From a side huge in confidence we're rapidly becoming the exact opposite. Anything against Spurs has to be a complete positive. But yes; with Demba ba's own goal today he became Sunderland's second highest scorer for the season! A chance to play our best first 11 for a few games would be huge. I know people think we should have invested the Gaston money elsewhere but I think he's class and will be massive for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 good shout, but no. In a job atm but not in one of Europe's "mainstream" leagues Tony Adams, manager of Azerbaijan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Tony Adams, manager of Azerbaijan? I said popular choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 good shout, but no. In a job atm but not in one of Europe's "mainstream" leagues Peter Taylor - sacked yesterday as Bahrain coach. That's not a 'Europe mainstream league' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I just hope he's not thinking of Guus Hiddink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Peter Taylor - sacked yesterday as Bahrain coach. That's not a 'Europe mainstream league' he's not in a job at the moment though is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Yep, none of this Poncy Possesion football. Just get it forward to Rickie. In fact as a large percentage of the fans around me scream this everytime we are knocking it about then he'd certainly be a popular choice. Although if defensive improvement are what we are after then there is only one choice. George Graham. All this Barcelona fixation has to stop, the fans don't want it. We wan't to see some long balls into the pickle box just to see what happens and for our defenders to find touch first and muck about with it later with a bit of pace in behind as well. Is that too much to ask for Atdkins?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 he's not in a job at the moment though is he? Officially he is. He was given 24 hrs notice, his contract runs till 10.00pm tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 I think we need a settled side; that would be a start. And then we need a clean sheet. Or a game where we only let one goal in!! Apparently in every game we've played we've been behind at some point; that also needs to stop. From a side huge in confidence we're rapidly becoming the exact opposite. Anything against Spurs has to be a complete positive. But yes; with Demba ba's own goal today he became Sunderland's second highest scorer for the season! I think you're on the right lines with regards to having a settled side. Unfortunately Adkins hands have been tied somewhat by injuries, but he has made changes which he hasn't need to (i.e the GK today). Seeing as our back 4 is so creaky, you need to keep that as settled as possible. So inviting your 3rd goal keeper of the season to have a go, isn't the greatest preparation - so for me, that's an error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Officially he is. He was given 24 hrs notice, his contract runs till 10.00pm tonight. either way, it's not him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 either way, it's not him Are you definite? He met all your criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Despite what you might think I do not think Glenn Hoddle would be the answer to SFC just now. 2004, was a differnt matter. The faliure to re-appoint Hoddle then ranks as one of the biggest mistake the board made, closely followed by bowing to the vocal minority ! At least NC won't listen to fans, he will be decisive even if it upsets us (Rednapp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Hoddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 All this Barcelona fixation has to stop, the fans don't want it. We wan't to see some long balls into the pickle box just to see what happens and for our defenders to find touch first and muck about with it later with a bit of pace in behind as well. Is that too much to ask for Atdkins?! What do these dagos know about football FFS? It's as clear as day. Just stop f****** about with it and get it in the mixer. Get it forward to the big man and get stuck in FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 either way, it's not him Can you just say who it is. It's getting boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Are you definite? He met all your criteria. 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Probably Leonardo or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Can you just say who it is. It's getting boring. I was thinking of Pahars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Owen Coyle is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Peter Shreeves, David Pleat and Gerry Francis are all experienced men with proven top flight records as well. Get one of 'zen on the bus FFS What about Harry Bassett, possibly with Dennis Wise again, purveyors of Total Football wherever they have been ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 October, 2012 Share Posted 21 October, 2012 Perhaps Carsten Jancker should move into management, or could we entice Oliver Bierhoff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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