pap Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Am i the only one that is excited for the future and the hunt for our next King? Nah. We haven't had one for a bit, what with Poch insta-replacing Nige. Good field of candidates too.
Badger Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Dream: F. De Boer, Jorge Sampaoli Good: Yakin, Tuchel, Laudrup, Rosler Acceptable: Moyes, Lambert, Poyet, Mackay Poor: McLaren, Howe God awful: Hughton, Petrescu FDB - probably the biggest name we might lure although only a small chance , Benitez - big name but not sure if he would fit the club and academy bringing players through role. Jorge Bloke - nah, b0ll0cks, don't see the attraction Yakin & Tuchel - seem to read all the right things about them, Tuchel looks a good tactician etc but wonder if he'd have the "presence" to win over the players quickly, this is where Yakin probably has the advantage. Laudrup - no ffs, theres a reason why he is out of Swansea. Rosler - unproven, no better than NA Adkins - I would not get upset if he returned but water under bridges etc, might not be right for either party. Poyet - mildly acceptable Moyes - 13 years too late but ahead of Lambert or Mackay
austsaint Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Am i the only one that is excited for the future and the hunt for our next King? Hey Glasgow you claimed Spurs didn't want MP. There's egg on your face amid your excitement.
Heisenberg Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Nah. We haven't had one for a bit, what with Poch insta-replacing Nige. Good field of candidates too. The Saints job has possibly never been so attractive. Im excited as think we are in a position to attract a top young manager. Onwards and upwards im 110% sure.
Ken Tone Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Yea, Koeman's managerial career has largely fizzled out. Prefer the Turkish fellow. looks pretty good *recent* record to me http://www.transfermarkt.com/ronald-koeman/profil/trainer/439
Pat from Poole Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I want Woy Hodgson Could see this happening actually. But would we all be prepared to wait for the 4-5 weeks for England to have a disastrous World Cup and the FA to sack him?
The Saint Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I'm trying to remember the times when a Premier League manager has resigned mid-contract to go to another PL club. The last few years has seen most managers fired before they even get their feet under the table. So, can someone tell me who has done that recently?
Junction 9 Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I read with interest earlier that the poster "Grey crab" was championing the merits of a certain Tommy Widdrington to be the next manager. I find it astonishing that there has been little or no support on this forum for the idea. This is a man who bleeds not just red, but white too and has played at the highest level. let's get this man in and push on to the next level ASAP .
Lets B Avenue Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I'm trying to remember the times when a Premier League manager has resigned mid-contract to go to another PL club. The last few years has seen most managers fired before they even get their feet under the table. So, can someone tell me who has done that recently? Rogers.
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I'm trying to remember the times when a Premier League manager has resigned mid-contract to go to another PL club. The last few years has seen most managers fired before they even get their feet under the table. So, can someone tell me who has done that recently? brendan rodgers and i think swansea got £7mill for it much better than we got for the argie
Wade Garrett Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Markets suddenly short on yakin and closing Looks like William Hill and Ladbrokes have suspended their books on it as well.
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Looks like William Hill and Ladbrokes have suspended their books on it as well. I don't understand betting. How can they suspend their books on it and how would someone know if they have? Sorry if this is a stupid question
kpturner Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I read with interest earlier that the poster "Grey crab" was championing the merits of a certain Tommy Widdrington to be the next manager. I find it astonishing that there has been little or no support on this forum for the idea. This is a man who bleeds not just red, but white too and has played at the highest level. let's get this man in and push on to the next level ASAP . You can't be serious? Great bloke, but bleeding red and white is no qualification for managing in the EPL. Apart from a few months as assistant manager at Southend he hasn't even managed at any level in the football league yet has he?
davesaint Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Not sure about Yakin. Agree he could be looking for a stepping stone but looking at what he has already achieved he appears far better suited to a bigger job now, probably more so than MP? We need some stability..... I would be happy with an appointment like Moyes. Also can't help thinking how we had done under Adkins last season. Enjoyed every minute of last season and style of football but with hindsight all appears a bit shallow now
Spaceman Spiff Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/southampton/next-permanent-manager The graph icon by each number shows you change in odds over time, and also time when betting suspended.
Bad Wolf Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 It really is quite exciting to see so many big name managers being linked with us!
Wade Garrett Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I don't understand betting. How can they suspend their books on it and how would someone know if they have? Sorry if this is a stupid question Like you, I don't have a clue. Didn't know they closed overnight either. I am a bookies f*ckwit.
Ludwig Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/southampton/next-permanent-manager The graph icon by each number shows you change in odds over time, and also time when betting suspended. I haven't heard of many of those people. And some are just ridiculous. MLT? I read with interest earlier that the poster "Grey crab" was championing the merits of a certain Tommy Widdrington to be the next manager. I find it astonishing that there has been little or no support on this forum for the idea. This is a man who bleeds not just red, but white too and has played at the highest level. let's get this man in and push on to the next level ASAP . Im interested in this post and didn't notice TW name on the odds list, which is a shame. I know that he was pretty close to becoming our manager a few years ago (before Pardew, i think). I'd definitely welcome him to saints. Young, British and Saints through and through.
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Please not Yakin. There's managers out there like Laudrup and Moyes who have experience in the Premiership.
itchen_dan Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I genuinely feel De Boer is 'get-able'. Perfect man for what we're trying to achieve here.
Wrensup Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Please not Yakin. There's managers out there like Laudrup and Moyes who have experience in the Premiership. You'd be happy with Moyes...?
Raging Bull Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 I genuinely feel De Boer is 'get-able'. Perfect man for what we're trying to achieve here. Does he actually want to be in the PL?
OldNick Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 There will be a load of closet Pompey fans throwing names on here for a wind up. Tommy Widderington lol, Hope Powell, and there will be others
itchen_dan Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Does he actually want to be in the PL? Said he is ready to move on and would like a crack at the Premier League whilst he was linked with Spurs. He has recently said he is preparing for life at Ajax but he'd be willing to listen to any offers that come in for him.
JoeShmoe Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Please not Yakin. There's managers out there like Laudrup and Moyes who have experience in the Premiership. Because Pochettino had no experience of the PL and he was shocking As was Pellegrini Etc etc
VectisSaint Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Why did Yakin leave Basel? Because he knew the Saints were in for him. In all honesty what makes him so great? He really hasn't done anything of note except beat Chelski home and away. Guess he is only being linked because he is Swiss.
Matthew Le God Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 In all honesty what makes him so great? He really hasn't done anything of note except beat Chelski home and away. Guess he is only being linked because he is Swiss. Reaching the Europa League semi finals in 2012/13 and Europa League quarter finals in 2013/14 with a club like Basel is notable.
Heisenberg Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Because he knew the Saints were in for him. In all honesty what makes him so great? He really hasn't done anything of note except beat Chelski home and away. Guess he is only being linked because he is Swiss. League winner twice, cup winner twice, cup runner up twice, very impressive in europe, plays very attractive football and only 39 years old.
BlakeySFC Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Because he knew the Saints were in for him. In all honesty what makes him so great? He really hasn't done anything of note except beat Chelski home and away. Guess he is only being linked because he is Swiss. Beat Chelsea in the Champs league, plays similarly to MoPo, got Champs League experience, won the Swiss Super League twice in 2013 and 2014, brings through youngsters.
JoeShmoe Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Said he is ready to move on and would like a crack at the Premier League whilst he was linked with Spurs. He has recently said he is preparing for life at Ajax but he'd be willing to listen to any offers that come in for him. Dont we have some academy tie up with Ajax? At they very least our EPPP academy setup mirrors to some degree what they have at Ajax so if he's bought into that philosophy we ought to be attractive to him with how we have been bringing on young players. Still think he would be after a bigger club than us though
Roosk Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Anyone know why Koeman such short odds with the bookies? yakin makes sense - his recent 'resignation', statement etc but why RK?
chi saint Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Before anyone comments, I haven't read each and every comment but suffice to say in Nigel I trust. I know it is unlikely in the extreme but if he was interested in a return I for one wouldn't be upset. With Herr Cortese having left perhaps NA could see it as a fresh start. My opinion is not based on sentiment but as has been mentioned many times a lot of the current crop of players developed under NA, albeit I am prepared to concede that Poch brought them on (a different view might be that they matured both mentally and physically despite any management involvement). My reasoning is based on watching us in League 1 and then C/ship where we played superb passing football, pressing the opposition (I accept not as far up the field as of late) and of course ultimately the results came added to which I felt after a nightmare start NA has started to turn the corner only to get sacked.. Another consideration is that, and this is perhaps a case of 'rose tinted glasses', I genuinely couldn't see him having jumped ship for another club, he gave the impression of being loyal and a man of his word, not something that was appreciated perhaps by the previous regime! What ever happens please none of the usual suspects from the merry go round et al, Poyet, McLaren, Mackay, Curbishley etc etc. I'd rather go with an unproven in the Premiership but with the drive and a fresh approach.
Matthew Le God Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Dont we have some academy tie up with Ajax? At they very least our EPPP academy setup mirrors to some degree what they have at Ajax so if he's bought into that philosophy we ought to be attractive to him with how we have been bringing on young players. Still think he would be after a bigger club than us though Which he won't get this summer in the Premier League.
Heisenberg Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Anyone know why Koeman such short odds with the bookies? yakin makes sense - his recent 'resignation', statement etc but why RK? Perhaps someone backed him heavily or he's simply a wild card from the bookies to skim £s from punters that back a quick climber? Or maybe he's actually a realistic option. Does seem to have come from nowhere
Matthew Le God Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Anyone know why Koeman such short odds with the bookies? yakin makes sense - his recent 'resignation', statement etc but why RK? Things like this and people placing bets... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25999426
LatvianTolix Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 How is Pahars getting on? Doing well. Preparing Latvia for the Baltic Cup 2014 this week vs Estonia, Finland and Lithuania.
Sour Mash Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Only thing with Yakin, De Boer, Koeman or any of their ilk, would they be looking at MP and looking to follow his footsteps, looking at us as a good, well run club, a nice stepping-stone into the English game, prove themselves for 18 months then look for one of the bigger sides? Guess we're always walking that tight-rope, such is life.
benjii Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Only thing with Yakin, De Boer, Koeman or any of their ilk, would they be looking at MP and looking to follow his footsteps, looking at us as a good, well run club, a nice stepping-stone into the English game, prove themselves for 18 months then look for one of the bigger sides? Guess we're always walking that tight-rope, such is life. But is that a problem? It's not very engratiating but it's byte way of modern football. Atletico Madrid will lose personnel. Yaya seems to be maneouvering for an exit. £50m for Luiz...! It's crap buy it's the modern game. Still, I would rather have a punt than go for a steady appointment. What use is consistency if it only delivers mediocrity?
colehillsaint Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Only thing with Yakin, De Boer, Koeman or any of their ilk, would they be looking at MP and looking to follow his footsteps, looking at us as a good, well run club, a nice stepping-stone into the English game, prove themselves for 18 months then look for one of the bigger sides? Guess we're always walking that tight-rope, such is life. That is life, but we need the best manager we can get. At least the slate will be clean this time, rather than bringing in a bloke that is prepared to replace a manager in post that has seen us through consecutive promotions.
Saxon Posted 27 May, 2014 Posted 27 May, 2014 Only thing with Yakin, De Boer, Koeman or any of their ilk, would they be looking at MP and looking to follow his footsteps, looking at us as a good, well run club, a nice stepping-stone into the English game, prove themselves for 18 months then look for one of the bigger sides? Guess we're always walking that tight-rope, such is life. Except this time we're further ahead than we were when Poch took over. So this time in 18 months, if we got a manager with high potential, only sold one or two players and strengthened there's no reason we couldn't go on and keep pushing like we have been trying. So then after the next 18 months maybe there's a bit more incentive for them to stick around, and if not, there'll be more incentive to replace them with someone better and so on up the chain. IF we get a really decent replacement and we keep the majority of the squad together and it all goes well next season... still, do-able Poch has gone, yes he was important, but it's his style, if we got a really good manager in to replce him or someone the players could buy into, someone to generate some excitement, there's no reason we can't carry on. This doesn't have to be the end at all. Personally I really am amazed that THF took Poch, we're being linked with many managers (and no weakly) that I would have thought they'd choose over him so if anything we have a chance to really ad to our cause. They key will be to get the new guy in ASAP to convince the players to stay with his reputation and vision. But then we might get a Malky Either way onwards with the journey! I'm excited by the manager prospects, excited to see the kti whatever it is, excited to see if we get some interesting signings and excited to see our boys in the world cup
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