Horton Heath Saint Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 Needs to take English language in the Summer. I would want him speaking English at the start of next season. Takes flipping ages when he is interviewed!
Colinjb Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 He can already speak reasonable english. It's all a media facade.
scotsaintsfan Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 He can already speak reasonable english. It's all a media facade. Yes apparently it's because he doesn't want to get interpreted wrongly by the media so uses the translator to get his points across when being interviewed
View From The Top Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 Needs to take English language in the Summer. I would want him speaking English at the start of next season. Takes flipping ages when he is interviewed! He speaks English to the players, just not the media.
Saint Charlie Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 If he keeps getting as many points as he has I wouldnt be bothered if he never did an English interview.
Suhari Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 He's not the first manager we've had who couldn't speak English. WGS Saggychops Burley
Colinjb Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 He's not the first manager we've had who couldn't speak English. WGS Saggychops Burley Don't forget Poortvliet... He really did talk some utter ****.
The Majestic Channon Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 my nephew is his personal tutor,patience he can only fit in an hour or two a week, though according to my nephew he is a quick learner as is the goalkeeping coach.
Fowllyd Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 Don't forget Poortvliet... He really did talk some utter ****. Yes, but he did it in impeccable English.
Colinjb Posted 20 April, 2013 Posted 20 April, 2013 Yes, but he did it in impeccable English. Language is about understanding. And it is on that basis that I think we should give Poch all the time in the world to get comfortable with English. Lets not repeat the mistakes of the past.
whelk Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 Capello lost his gravitas when started talking to press in English. I like taht it sounds cultured even if it may be the same as Nige's cliches albeit in another language. Juntos como uno
david in sweden Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 He can already speak reasonable english. It's all a media facade. Exactly my interpretation....interviewers are always looking to "make" a story, or be controversial....I recall Strachan knew how to deal with " idiot journalists " .and he couldn't speak English either....
david in sweden Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 (edited) Needs to take English language in the Summer. I would want him speaking English at the start of next season. Takes flipping ages when he is interviewed! English language .... lessons ?....in the Summer. I don't care if he never speaks English on camera ..as long as what he says makes sense......who cares?. Edited 21 April, 2013 by david in sweden
Miltonaggro Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 I've heard he's doubling up with salsa dancing lessons and that he will be reciting Shakespeare and dancing the cha cha cha with Louis Spence at half time in the Ted Bates Trophy match. That should appease the doubters...
Cascadia Saint Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 Sod english lessons, how about some simple fashion lessons... (Turkish?) Our manager was wearing black shoes with Jeggings for ****s sake. On live TV. The shame...
yellow&blue Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 Sod english lessons, how about some simple fashion lessons... (Turkish?) Our manager was wearing black shoes with Jeggings for ****s sake. On live TV. The shame... It was a pair of jeans yesterday.....has he no respect?
Cascadia Saint Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 It was a pair of jeans yesterday.....has he no respect? They were tighter than jeans... And way too short. I think he stole them from my nieces.
Suomi Saint Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 Yes, he looked like a right old scruff when the cameraman did a close-up of his half mast jeans and dodgy slip-on shoes. Sort him out Nicola!
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/glasgow/Learndirect/20562201
Cascadia Saint Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/glasgow/Learndirect/20562201 http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-dinamit-jeans-womens-jeggings
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-dinamit-jeans-womens-jeggings So we know he has a Groupon account
Mr X Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 Yes, he looked like a right old scruff when the cameraman did a close-up of his half mast jeans and dodgy slip-on shoes. Sort him out Nicola! He looks fine or do you call smart black shoes and jeans scruffy?
ART Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 He looks fine or do you call smart black shoes and jeans scruffy? He doesn't shave often and has to be the scruffiest manager around on match days. He can do three week crash course during the summer. If not in Southampton, plenty of good language schools in Barcelona. His problem is he is rarely not without his Spanish speaking assistants and missus when off duty.
gr00031 Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 Im sure by the start of next season he will be speaking english to media
Suomi Saint Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 He doesn't shave often and has to be the scruffiest manager around on match days. He can do three week crash course during the summer. If not in Southampton, plenty of good language schools in Barcelona. His problem is he is rarely not without his Spanish speaking assistants and missus when off duty. I totally agree....he looks a bit of a hobo. Given the money he must be on, he could at least make some effort. I'm not saying he should wear the full whistle, but at least look a bit smarter. Nicola is trying to globally brand Saints, yet he allows the key man to look like a South American Worzel.
Badger Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 And another thing, its not just MP's fashion sense we have to worry about, but look at the other lazy f^cker ,with the initials JP, sat there doing a crossword.
Badger Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 I totally agree....he looks a bit of a hobo. Given the money he must be on, he could at least make some effort. I'm not saying he should wear the full whistle, but at least look a bit smarter. Nicola is trying to globally brand Saints, yet he allows the key man to look like a South American Worzel. He came from a farming background in Argentina, so perhaps he an Argentinian Ian Holloway at heart.
Turkish Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 Sod english lessons, how about some simple fashion lessons... (Turkish?) Our manager was wearing black shoes with Jeggings for ****s sake. On live TV. The shame... I've mentioned this before. The emabrassing bench coat look and now this, sinking to new depths, Slip on loafers like its 2001 FFS. He is shaming out club.
JibMcdo Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 I don't think he speaks English to the players, has this been confirmed anywhere? You look at him in the press conferences, he doesn't understand a single word of any of the questions asked. You'd think if he spoke this perfect English he would at least recognise some of the questions.
Olallana Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 I don't think he speaks English to the players, has this been confirmed anywhere? You look at him in the press conferences, he doesn't understand a single word of any of the questions asked. You'd think if he spoke this perfect English he would at least recognise some of the questions. Dont know which press conferences you´ve been watching then....
niceandfriendly Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 I don't think he speaks English to the players, has this been confirmed anywhere? You look at him in the press conferences, he doesn't understand a single word of any of the questions asked. You'd think if he spoke this perfect English he would at least recognise some of the questions. You can tell that he does, in almost every interview I've seen with him.
david in sweden Posted 21 April, 2013 Posted 21 April, 2013 (edited) I don't think he speaks English to the players, has this been confirmed anywhere? You look at him in the press conferences, he doesn't understand a single word of any of the questions asked. You'd think if he spoke this perfect English he would at least recognise some of the questions. I'm sure he doesn't speak " perfect English " ...but I've watched a number of interviews on line with squad players and they say he has no real problem communicating in training. Puncheon had a guest spot on SSN and he confirmed that and I think Adam did also at some early stage. on the contrary, I think he does understand a lot that they say, but this is a good way of keeping them at arm's length..It'd be more embarrassing to answer some of the questions yet not understand everyone. Edited 21 April, 2013 by david in sweden
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