Silvercherry Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Some interesting stuff on some of the Espanyol Football forums http://www.fuerzaperica.com (sorry, i'm not that good at doing links). It looks like this was known in spain from at least Wednesday 16th. There were reports/rumors on there that we have a 10Euro bid in with Milan for Coutinho which backs up some earlier reports on our forum.
Patrick Bateman Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Well I didn't realise Jose Fonte's younger brother played for Espanyol!!
Silvercherry Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Author Posted 19 January, 2013 Well I didn't realise Jose Fonte's younger brother played for Espanyol!! Yeah, think I noticed that in someone elses post. I'm guessing the "Scouting" that has gone on since November has been through MP and probably our new backroom staff!?!
Sour Mash Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 With our links to Countinho, does it mean this new chap was picking/contacting targets weeks ago?
Patrick Bateman Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 With our links to Countinho, does it mean this new chap was picking/contacting targets weeks ago? This seems to be the case now - not a bad thing I guess, it's probably opened us up to players we may not have known about before. I think Moyes alluded to that in his interview actually? As long as we do actually get some of them in.
Colinjb Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 With our links to Countinho, does it mean this new chap was picking/contacting targets weeks ago? Wouldn't be impossible.
Sour Mash Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 This seems to be the case now - not a bad thing I guess, it's probably opened us up to players we may not have known about before. I think Moyes alluded to that in his interview actually? As long as we do actually get some of them in. Er, it is a bad thing, we actually had manager in the place at the time! P**s take! Which Moyes interview is this?
Spudders Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Curses to that Spanish forum for being written in Spanish!
Colinjb Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Er, it is a bad thing, we actually had manager in the place at the time! P**s take! Which Moyes interview is this? It would seem that Cortese's mind had been made up for a while. It's an underhand way of doing things, but at least Pochettino can hit the ground running.
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Curses to that Spanish forum for being written in Spanish! They always were a shellfish Nation
trousers Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 It would seem that Cortese's mind had been made up for a while. It's an underhand way of doing things, but at least Pochettino can hit the ground running. Its only underhand if Nigel didn't have a clue what was going on. My GUESS is that he knew at the end of last season what Cortese planned to do this season. I GUESS the only thing Adkins didn't know was exactly when the axe would fall. Just me making things up though so take with a pinch of salt...
Elias Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 They always were a shellfish Nation Don't get crabby.
Sour Mash Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 It would seem that Cortese's mind had been made up for a while. It's an underhand way of doing things, but at least Pochettino can hit the ground running. It is very under hand. Adkins must feel like a right mug if he realises someone else was carrying out part of the role of Southampton manager, while he was currently in the position.
John Boy Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Its only underhand if Nigel didn't have a clue what was going on. My GUESS is that he knew at the end of last season what Cortese planned to do this season. I GUESS the only thing Adkins didn't know was exactly when the axe would fall. Just me making things up though so take with a pinch of salt... He made that very strange comment in the post match promotion game interview on Solent
forever a red and white Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Living in Spain at the moment and spoke to some friends over here. They say even though things ended badly that they like the new manager a lot and said they thought he was really good at Espanyol. Nothing negative to say at all really.
MatthewStiles Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 The first thread I found there about Pochettino was titled "el espanyol se equivocó destituyendo a mauricio pochettino" in other words Espanyol made a mistake in sacking Mauricio Pochettino. The poster points out that Pochettino took them over when they were near the relegation zone, won 2-1 in Camp Nou and ended 10th etc. The poster emphasises that Pochettino was in charge during tough financial times which meant they had to sell important players but that he created a great team spirit. The reaction on the first page seems to be in agreement or neutral with the neutrals making the point that they have to support the current boss. Later pages are more mixed. In my opinion, he seems pretty good but the timing of this decision to appoint him is extraordinary.
manji Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Hes our manager now and sounds an excellent choice. Lets get behind him.
Silvercherry Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Author Posted 19 January, 2013 Hes our manager now and sounds an excellent choice. Lets get behind him. Agreed. It still hurts when I think about whats gone on to such an honorable bloke as Adkins and how it reflects on our club. I guess he will be hansomely paid off with 2.5 years of his contract remaining. It just pains me to know that he will be going to go to another club and do a great job. I hope, as a sweetener we get a really good surprise signing. Lets hope MP has been doing his homework well.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Lol at the comments "good luck southampton you have a rubbish manager now" Ouch
Spudders Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Pochettino is history ..... I just do not keep good memories of this puppet .... A traitor who made life miserable for many parrots .... Good luck with your computer English .... Now Aguirre luck to save us! They didn't all like him!
Katalinic Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Lol at the comments "good luck southampton you have a rubbish manager now" Ouch Posted by someone called Alpino_Perico
Pat from Poole Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Hes our manager now and sounds an excellent choice. Lets get behind him. How very unperceptive. If he's such an excellent choice, why didn't he take a crash course in English as soon as he knew he was getting the job?
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 How very unperceptive. If he's such an excellent choice, why didn't he take a crash course in English as soon as he knew he was getting the job? Too bust watching Saints videos and buying new suits id imagine
Katalinic Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 How very unperceptive. If he's such an excellent choice, why didn't he take a crash course in English as soon as he knew he was getting the job? How do you know he hasn't? If you bother to watch the press conference, saints player interview and clip of the training session today it is obvious he understands quite a bit and speaks some English - perhaps not enough to conduct a full press conference as yet but it will not take long.
Elmore Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 I was reading up on Pochettino as I know nothing about him. Interestingly this article (Dec 2012) says that Espanyol’s cantera (youth team) was “sorely under-used by Pochettino”. http://elcentrocampista.com/2012/12/mission-impossible-can-javier-aguirre-rejuvenate-post-pochettino-espanyol/ However this article (Jan 2011) says Espanyol had a “flourishing youth policy “ under Pochettino... the last ten paragraphs are worth reading. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/jan/17/espanyol-la-liga-sid-lowe
Colinjb Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 I was reading up on Pochettino as I know nothing about him. Interestingly this article (Dec 2012) says that Espanyol’s cantera (youth team) was “sorely under-used by Pochettino”. http://elcentrocampista.com/2012/12/mission-impossible-can-javier-aguirre-rejuvenate-post-pochettino-espanyol/ However this article (Jan 2011) says Espanyol had a “flourishing youth policy “ under Pochettino... the last ten paragraphs are worth reading. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/jan/17/espanyol-la-liga-sid-lowe Probably a reflection of the poor form Espanyol suffered before Pochettino was sacked. Rather then use their academy he probably tried to get other reinforcements in.
Olallana Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 The first thread I found there about Pochettino was titled "el espanyol se equivocó destituyendo a mauricio pochettino" in other words Espanyol made a mistake in sacking Mauricio Pochettino. The poster points out that Pochettino took them over when they were near the relegation zone, won 2-1 in Camp Nou and ended 10th etc. The poster emphasises that Pochettino was in charge during tough financial times which meant they had to sell important players but that he created a great team spirit. The reaction on the first page seems to be in agreement or neutral with the neutrals making the point that they have to support the current boss. Later pages are more mixed. In my opinion, he seems pretty good but the timing of this decision to appoint him is extraordinary. I agree 100% with this, but the way I see it is that once the board decided that Pocchetino match the profile they want in the next manager they didn´t have time to wait until the summer. It was a "now or never-decision" to be made. If they didn´t do it now Pocchetino most certainly would not be available in the summer cause other clubs would have come in for him with a job.... So they made the decision.....right or wrong?? Only time will tell.
Ohio Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 I found this: I ran it through babelfish: Pocchetino, he is a man ager with a mission for the aging of mans. Defense ball hard kick with balls in hand and make penalties for the lobster. All teams with ballfeet want to win will win will ballfoot with this lobster of pride and determination.
Crab Lungs Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 I found this: I ran it through babelfish: Pocchetino, he is a man ager with a mission for the aging of mans. Defense ball hard kick with balls in hand and make penalties for the lobster. All teams with ballfeet want to win will win will ballfoot with this lobster of pride and determination. I definitely feel more at ease now I've read this.
scotty Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 I found this: I ran it through babelfish: Pocchetino, he is a man ager with a mission for the aging of mans. Defense ball hard kick with balls in hand and make penalties for the lobster. All teams with ballfeet want to win will win will ballfoot with this lobster of pride and determination. I definitely feel more at ease now I've read this. Yep, thats me sold as well.
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 I found this: I ran it through babelfish: Pocchetino, he is a man ager with a mission for the aging of mans. Defense ball hard kick with balls in hand and make penalties for the lobster. All teams with ballfeet want to win will win will ballfoot with this lobster of pride and determination. **** me thats made me lol - cheers Ohio!
Maggie May Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 The Pochettino link has been around in Spain since early January so I don't understand why people are claiming this is Alex Crook's scoop.
trousers Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 The Pochettino link has been around in Spain since early January so I don't understand why people are claiming this is Alex Crook's scoop. He can claim to be first UK journo to latch onto what turned out to be a week old story I guess...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 I found this: I ran it through babelfish: Pocchetino, he is a man ager with a mission for the aging of mans. Defense ball hard kick with balls in hand and make penalties for the lobster. All teams with ballfeet want to win will win will ballfoot with this lobster of pride and determination. Say what you like about him, I never saw NA make penalties for any lobsters.
capitalsaint Posted 20 January, 2013 Posted 20 January, 2013 Say what you like about him, I never saw NA make penalties for any lobsters. Do you even go to matches FFS? Fed up with armchair fans claiming they know it all. COYLOPAD
Crab Lungs Posted 20 January, 2013 Posted 20 January, 2013 Say what you like about him, I never saw NA make penalties for any lobsters.
St_Tel49 Posted 20 January, 2013 Posted 20 January, 2013 With our links to Countinho, does it mean this new chap was picking/contacting targets weeks ago? One of the more plausible reasons given for Pardew's sacking was that NC had discovered he was talking to Newcastle. NC did not approve of such underhand dealings. If true then we have a classic example of double standards - you can't be underhand - I can.
St_Tel49 Posted 20 January, 2013 Posted 20 January, 2013 I found this: I ran it through babelfish: Pocchetino, he is a man ager with a mission for the aging of mans. Defense ball hard kick with balls in hand and make penalties for the lobster. All teams with ballfeet want to win will win will ballfoot with this lobster of pride and determination. Well that clarifies everything!!!!
dubai_phil Posted 20 January, 2013 Posted 20 January, 2013 They served Lobster in Corporate at the Golf yesterday Clearly a sign
Saint Baz Posted 20 January, 2013 Posted 20 January, 2013 With all the doom & gloom, this is quality Ohio Saint. Nice one!! Ohio Saint I found this: I ran it through babelfish: Pocchetino, he is a man ager with a mission for the aging of mans. Defense ball hard kick with balls in hand and make penalties for the lobster. All teams with ballfeet want to win will win will ballfoot with this lobster of pride and determination.
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