LGTL Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Look like Pochettino and Plane as DOF if Balague is to be believed then.
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Guillem Balague@GuillemBalague I have been told 2day a great friend of mine will get his dream come true! U will all be talking about it later. What a clever replacement! A quick Google search has found Balague's thoughts on Pochettino: PRAISE FOR POCHETTINO Hi Guillem, How highly do you rate Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino? Could he become the next Real Madrid manager? Thanks, David Fullam (Liverpool fan) GUILLEM SAYS: I REALLY rate Pochettino. I know all about the job he does with Espanyol and he goes hand-in-hand with the director of football, Ramon Planes. They are hardworking and very modern in their approach; they base everything on possession and pressure high up the pitch. It's the kind of football that you like to see at a big club and I see Pochettino going to a Sevilla or a Valencia and we will definitely see him at Real Madrid at some point. Not yet, though, because he's doing a great job with Espanyol and I hopes he stays for a long time at our club I'm afraid to say I think this is actually happening. What, he dreamt of managing Saints ? Must be a pervert.
SuperSAINT Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 There is obviously something in this I would be very angry if it comes true Utter utter madness Totally agree. I'd maybe at least partially have some sense of understanding if it was someone with an incredible track-record of success.
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 What if Pochettino is being brought in, but only to work alongside Adkins? As a coach or something?
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Look like Pochettino and Plane as DOF if Balague is to be believed then. Where does this leave Les Reed?
Saint J 77 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Why the f*ck would it be a wind up? It's in most of the nationals, being reported in Spain and all over twitter. Do you think they dont have anything better to do? You mean, the national media having something better other than spreading negative rumours to wind people up? Hmm let me think about that. I wonder have they ever done anything like that before??
Thedelldays Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 None were being reported so widely as this. It's clear as day that there is something in this We all agree that this forren fella is going to sign. Yet this is far more widely reported I think doing this would seal our relegation. And as such, tear this team apart This bloke would be utterly clueless in the NPC too. So we would have another manager by Xmas after this fella I would be livid and I would be very anti cortese. And I guess, many at the ground would be
SuperSAINT Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Guillem Balague@GuillemBalague I have been told 2day a great friend of mine will get his dream come true! U will all be talking about it later. What a clever replacement! A quick Google search has found Balague's thoughts on Pochettino: PRAISE FOR POCHETTINO Hi Guillem, How highly do you rate Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino? Could he become the next Real Madrid manager? Thanks, David Fullam (Liverpool fan) GUILLEM SAYS: I REALLY rate Pochettino. I know all about the job he does with Espanyol and he goes hand-in-hand with the director of football, Ramon Planes. They are hardworking and very modern in their approach; they base everything on possession and pressure high up the pitch. It's the kind of football that you like to see at a big club and I see Pochettino going to a Sevilla or a Valencia and we will definitely see him at Real Madrid at some point. Not yet, though, because he's doing a great job with Espanyol and I hopes he stays for a long time at our club I'm afraid to say I think this is actually happening. Great find, by the way.
Thedelldays Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 You mean, the national media having something better other than spreading negative rumours to wind people up? Hmm let me think about that. I wonder have they ever done anything like that before?? Come on. Rumours about saints are nothing. Especially while a transfer window is open
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Where though? Twitter? Every few days people have to deny rumours they are dead on twitter. In terms of papers/news outlets it's about the same.
jayrivers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Where does this leave Les Reed? He's techincally Executive Director of Football Development and support centre
Tokyo-Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 If Akins (TM MLG) is sacked, at what minute should we clap at?
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I cannot believe how, after 3 years of sharp decision-making, NC is about to suddenly implode all his hard work.
itchen_dan Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Not trying to be ITK here but... from what I've personally been told, in the last few minutes, by a journalist is that this is unfortunately true and it was all sorted this week by Cortese hence why we have taken a while to complete the Forren deal as Cortese has been unavailable to complete it. This journalist has heard from a couple of sources and is extremely confident that it is happening today. Shame really but I hope to God, I and my 'source' is incorrect.
This Charming Man Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 You mean, the national media having something better other than spreading negative rumours to wind people up? Hmm let me think about. I wonder have they ever done anything like that before?? We are Southampton Football Club, probably one of the least interesting Premiership clubs to the rest of the nation. We're not Man Utd, we're not David Beckham, we're not Prince Harry. We don't sell papers.
LGTL Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I love how some people believe we are so massive that national newspapers would make stuff up just to annoy us. They couldn't give two hoots about Southampton, barely anyone outside Southampton does, lets be honest.
RedArmy Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Wasn't the last season ticket payment this week? Coincidental, or perfect timing for Cortese?
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 (edited) Paddy Power @paddypower Nigel Adkins has been backed into 4/7 from 6/1 this morning in the Premier League Sack Race! http://pdy.pr/xyXDN7 #SAINTSFC Now they've locked betting.... Edited 18 January, 2013 by Saint Garrett
Saint Scott Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Adam Blackmore @bigadamsport In answer to questions, original time for #saintsfc presser was 2:15pm - if Nigel is there, fans will be relieved, but I can't guarantee it
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Not trying to be ITK here but... from what I've personally been told, in the last few minutes, by a journalist is that this is unfortunately true and it was all sorted this week by Cortese hence why we have taken a while to complete the Forren deal as Cortese has been unavailable to complete it. This journalist has heard from a couple of sources and is extremely confident that it is happening today. Shame really but I hope to God, I and my 'source' is incorrect. Does this mean a double announcement ? One Norwegian CB is a pretty poor return for losing your manager. Its going to be months before he can even speak to most of the team...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Adam Blackmore @bigadamsport In answer to questions, original time for #saintsfc presser was 2:15pm - if Nigel is there, fans will be relieved, but I can't guarantee it
Sheaf Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Not trying to be ITK here but... from what I've personally been told, in the last few minutes, by a journalist is that this is unfortunately true and it was all sorted this week by Cortese hence why we have taken a while to complete the Forren deal as Cortese has been unavailable to complete it. This journalist has heard from a couple of sources and is extremely confident that it is happening today. Shame really but I hope to God, I and my 'source' is incorrect.
Elias Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 We are Southampton Football Club, probably one of the least interesting Premiership clubs to the rest of the nation. We're not Man Utd, we're not David Beckham, we're not Prince Harry. We don't sell papers. I'd imagine at least half of the Premier League clubs aren't really interesting to the rest of the nation.
This Charming Man Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Can't read too much into bookies odds, they're just reacting to the fact that people will be lumping on after reading Twitter.
St.JonB Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I know Southampton Football Club is bigger than any manager or player, but if this does come true I would find it very hard to renew my season ticket. Does not make any sense apart from certain individuals showing the power they hold.
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Adam Blackmore @bigadamsport In answer to questions, original time for #saintsfc presser was 2:15pm - if Nigel is there, fans will be relieved, but I can't guarantee it Jesus. This is happening. We knew he was on probation, but now ? Something has happened to trigger this.
Dig Dig Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 If Akins (TM MLG) is sacked, at what minute should we clap at? This has been decided. Whatever Jonno Quicks squad number was when he had one.
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Does this mean a double announcement ? One Norwegian CB is a pretty poor return for losing your manager. Its going to be months before he can even speak to most of the team... He speaks some English, Nixon was wrong earlier.
This Charming Man Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I'd imagine at least half of the Premier League clubs aren't really interesting to the rest of the nation. I never said they weren't...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 We are Southampton Football Club, probably one of the least interesting Premiership clubs to the rest of the nation. We're not Man Utd, we're not David Beckham, we're not Prince Harry. We don't sell papers. It amazes me that people seriously think that people in the national media are so obsessed with SFC they believe they would make up stories to wind the whole country up.
georgeweahscousin Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I have been talking to a Daily Mail journo this morning, I don't need to name him as he has been talking about it on twitter anyway. He says that Cortese and Pochettino have 100% had a meeting, whether that means Nigel is off or not he can't guarantee, but it the common belief is that the Argentine will be appointed on Monday.
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 He speaks some English, Nixon was wrong earlier. What does "some" mean, though ? Is the half-time talk, when he is trying to get us back into games 4-0 down, gonna resemble a Joe Dolce song ?
Crouchie Crouchie Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Rarely post but would be absolutely fuming if this happens!! #onenigeladkins
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I know Southampton Football Club is bigger than any manager or player, but if this does come true I would find it very hard to renew my season ticket. Does not make any sense apart from certain individuals showing the power they hold. What if Pochettino came in, was brilliant and we finish 10th? I agree with your sentiment but ultimately, as with Pardew, ex-Managers are soon forgotten if the new one is successful.
View From The Top Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I'm going to be utterly gutted if NC makes such a fu.cking stupid mistake.
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Adkins now 1/10 to be the next man sacked. http://www.skybet.co.uk/football/specials/manager-specials
jayrivers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 What if Pochettino came in, was brilliant and we finish 10th? I agree with your sentiment but ultimately, as with Pardew, ex-Managers are soon forgotten if the new one is successful. I feel Adkins deserves more time in comparison? He has acheived so much and we are doing pretty well at the moment!
SaintWill71 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Goal.com about to break something Saints related, they are always very reliable
This Charming Man Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I have been talking to a Daily Mail journo this morning, I don't need to name him as he has been talking about it on twitter anyway. He says that Cortese and Pochettino have 100% had a meeting, whether that means Nigel is off or not he can't guarantee, but it the common belief is that the Argentine will be appointed on Monday. If it does happen, this is a f*cking disgrace. Years of hard work undone by NC by one staggeringly stupid decision.
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I have been talking to a Daily Mail journo this morning, I don't need to name him as he has been talking about it on twitter anyway. He says that Cortese and Pochettino have 100% had a meeting, whether that means Nigel is off or not he can't guarantee, but it the common belief is that the Argentine will be appointed on Monday. he is clearly in on this national media wide wind up too
itchen_dan Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I have been talking to a Daily Mail journo this morning, I don't need to name him as he has been talking about it on twitter anyway. He says that Cortese and Pochettino have 100% had a meeting, whether that means Nigel is off or not he can't guarantee, but it the common belief is that the Argentine will be appointed on Monday. So, very similar to what I've been told by another journo this moring except he gathered it was happening today.
saint si Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I cannot believe how, after 3 years of sharp decision-making, NC is about to suddenly implode all his hard work. Wait... what? I thought he'd made a terrible hash of everything?
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I feel Adkins deserves more time in comparison? He has acheived so much and we are doing pretty well at the moment! I don't disagree but football fans are fickle. Massive gamble by NC though.
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Wow. Never thought I see us all utterly united. At least NC has brought the fan-base completely together.
jayrivers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I don't disagree but football fans are fickle. Massive gamble by NC though. True! Will ruin my weekend if this happens! And probably our season. This is what is so irratating about football. If it works what happens then?!
SNSUN Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I really, really hope this is all bollix. I'm enjoying being a Saints fan at the moment, I understand big changes will happen in the next few years to make us competitive in this league if we stay in it but I didn't expect anything this soon. I like Nigel, he's a cracking bloke and manager and I'd hate to see him go.
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