sydneysaint17 Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Already being discussed in manager thread but as he will be talking about a variety of issues probably deserves its own thread. What do people think he will say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Working on manager and player targets, will big up scouting network and academy, decision on player exits will be made once manager in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneysaint17 Posted 10 June, 2014 Author Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Can't think that he'd bother if it was anything but good news/further reassurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Can't think that he'd bother if it was anything but good news/further reassurance. He will almost certainly be positive but I can't imagine that anything new will be disclosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneysaint17 Posted 10 June, 2014 Author Share Posted 10 June, 2014 He will almost certainly be positive but I can't imagine that anything new will be disclosed. Possibly particular positions that we are looking to strengthen? It has also previously been suggested that we will reveal details about a managerial shortlist - if they were going to do that then this would be most likely, logical instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Possibly particular positions that we are looking to strengthen? It has also previously been suggested that we will reveal details about a managerial shortlist - if they were going to do that then this would be most likely, logical instance. I doubt Ralph knew what he was talking about when he said they will publish the managerial short list . It would be a ridiculous thing to do and not done as a norm for obvious reasons. He was probably just a bit caught up in the whole transparency thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 We are not going to reveal names on the shortlist. Unless we have gone completely mental. He'll probably talk generically about "the process" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 mentioning the local derby pre season friendlies, good opportunity for the fans to see us play early doors. also mentioned two marquee matches versus top European teams, home game week before season starts. now talking about training ground...bloody you tube buffering Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Training ground looks truly gorgeous. And stoked for the "marquee preseason home fixture" that's being announced in the future. Would love to get tickets for that! Who knows, maybe that Dortmund rumour will turnout to be true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 training ground looks the nuts. Been targeting players for quite some time. Priority is a new manager. .. search has gone quickly, due diligence is continually carried out for new managers Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 up and coming coaches are kept tabs on Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 carrying on the legacy of ML. same process as when appointed MP closing in on preferred candidate, just completing paperwork announcement soon Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 wanted MP to stay, but had succession plan in place with 6-10 candidates on list to reach out to but we're inundated with applications. 30/40 applications and all bar none were genuine and good quality Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 international managers shown interest final 4 applicants were on original wanted list internally know that good players are interested in joining we are in top 20 clubs in the world couldn't have done more to keep MP, gone for different reasons other other than football Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Already completed list of players we want with MP. No players join or lesve without NEW manager say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 dont know if we have a manager or coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 We have had enquiries for players, and bids, but new manager will decide if we sell. He will have opportunity to try to convince them to stay Not easy to do that when clubs go public Players dont know who new manager is All revenues made from player sales willnbe reinvested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Frantic activity but world cup may give some respite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Sorry for all the messages, was typing as Les was talkng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 All sounded perfectly sensible to me. Look forward to seeing who the new manager is. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 All the stuff which Ralph was trying to say a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 A very positive interview indeed, and considering the quality of applicants it's going to be even more exciting finding out who the new manager is (or even more disappointing...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Just watching now, the club need to never put Kruger near a camera again, Reed is so much less of an irritating tw#t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Great interview, sounds very positive. Manager has obviously now been picked, just need to get it over the line. Used the word "exciting" about 18x during that interview For anyone whose not watched it or not got time, heres the gist Lots going on New pitch Training ground will be ready for pre-season Deliberately choose local friendlies to make them competitive Opportunity for fans to see new players (at friendlies) Two marque friendlies to be announced soon Been targetting players for some time Scouting team working 24/7 Always kept an eye on up and coming managers The Southampton way... Markus's legacy Closing in on proffered candidate (Manager) Paper work taking time Announcement sooner rather than later Fans will be excited Amazed at the level of applicant Had 6-10 candidates ready once Pooch left Final 4 were on the original list Players also excited to join club 12 analysts building database of players Nobody comes in our out without the say of manager Not as many bids for our players as he'd thought Manager will have opportunity to assess squad before player sales Trying to persuade players to be patient Any money from sales will be used to reinvest Wants to improve team and depth by season start Intention is to keep all core players Frantic "loads going on" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 A very positive interview indeed, and considering the quality of applicants it's going to be even more exciting finding out who the new manager is (or even more disappointing...). It's true, Gerry Francis and Toshack have been on the succession plan list for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 It's true, Gerry Francis and Toshack have been on the succession plan list for months. Yeah, I heard as much from a reliable source. Who knows, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Proof will of course be in the pudding, but that's a promising interview. If everything he says is true we could be looking at a much smoother transition than looked likely in the wake of MP's departure. Good to know we have proper contingency plans and that the club's staff have been busying themselves while everyone externally has been having their little meltdowns. Thank goodness we don't have a fan on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 This wont please those who believe that he Board are rubbish, that KL wants to sell up and that we are a club in freefall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 I was looking forward to hearing about the ASSET STRIP and FIRE SALE and the club being PUT UP FOR SALE and the fact that we are recruiting a STEVE WIGLEY STANDARD MANAGER. Because the forum geniuses cannot possibly be wrong about all that stuff, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Just wondering if the club will get their way and manage to appoint by Thursday afternoon. Otherwise, it may become an open secret while they wait for a slow news day during the world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Well I stated a few times that there was no way we'd see all the money from sales reinvested, so if that's true I'll be one of many proven wrong. Good news too as it would really show that selling players wasn't part of our policy and would only be done for the player's sake rather than for the money. no new manager's going to please everybody, but most of us were a bit tepid about the appointment of MP, so we'll surely give whoever they choose the benefit of the doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 I was looking forward to hearing about the ASSET STRIP and FIRE SALE and the club being PUT UP FOR SALE and the fact that we are recruiting a STEVE WIGLEY STANDARD MANAGER. Because the forum geniuses cannot possibly be wrong about all that stuff, surely? Far, far too easy to dismiss this pile of drivel from CB. Talk about an open net.. Simply repeat the mantra of the clappies talking about player sales a couple of weeks ago, when referring to Lessie's Brave New World - "Nothing has happened yet".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Fascinating interview. Really enjoyed watching that, its good to get a perspective on the processes of player recruitment and the way its done. I feel a lot more reassured by that interview than by the Kreuger one, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Far, far too easy to dismiss this pile of drivel from CB. Talk about an open net.. Simply repeat the mantra of the clappies talking about player sales a couple of weeks ago, when referring to Lessie's Brave New World - "Nothing has happened yet".... Or, just bury your head in the sand. You and others soiled your nappies, again, prophecised doomsday, again, and look foolish, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Just wondering if the club will get their way and manage to appoint by Thursday afternoon. Otherwise, it may become an open secret while they wait for a slow news day during the world cup. No need to wait until Thursday, Guan, we'll only tell people one at a time, honest!! :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Important thing to note is that, despite concerns otherwise, there doesn't seem to be any difference between the recruitment process this time around, compared to last, except perhaps for who carries out the final rubber stamping. We have a recruitment team who have a succession plan (like all good businesses would) for key personnel, and we're looking set to recruit one of our primary targets. It is only one small part of the overall scheme, but there is nothing here that prompts any doubt or worry in my mind and I would suggest that anyone who is cynical about it, is only reflecting their own personal outlook, rather than a fair judgement of what information there is in the public domain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Alpine......you truly are a bedwetter of the highest order. You (and Saint Charlie among others) were full of 'the sky is falling in' when MP left and, as per usual, petty and vindictive to staff members at the club. and now it looks like you were wrong (for the umpteenth time) you are desperately trying to make out you never said anything of the sort, etc. Honest question - why do you bother supporting Saints if it makes you so damned miserable all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 (edited) Important thing to note is that, despite concerns otherwise, there doesn't seem to be any difference between the recruitment process this time around, compared to last, except perhaps for who carries out the final rubber stamping. We have a recruitment team who have a succession plan (like all good businesses would) for key personnel, and we're looking set to recruit one of our primary targets. It is only one small part of the overall scheme, but there is nothing here that prompts any doubt or worry in my mind and I would suggest that anyone who is cynical about it, is only reflecting their own personal outlook, rather than a fair judgement of what information there is in the public domain. There was certainly a large emphasis on continuity. Even re-use of terms such as 'The Southampton Way' show that there may be the intent on continuing as we were as much as possible. Yes it could be lip service but there's no reason to believe it either way yet, actions are still required. Edited 10 June, 2014 by Colinjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Nobody comes in our out without the say of manager So all the Shaw stories are rubbish then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Nobody comes in our out without the say of manager So all the Shaw stories are rubbish then? The truth is usually a murky grey colour. So we may have had a bid, and we may even have agreed a fee, on the proviso that the new manager has the final say. Or we have had a bid and rejected it or not responded. Or we may have had an enquiry but no bid. Or nothing at all. Who knows? It just means any FINAL decision has not been taken yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 A very honest and open (without divulging names) interview I wonder I'd MP suggested any potential names . The futures bright the futures red and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Nobody comes in our out without the say of manager So all the Shaw stories are rubbish then? what aspect of the stories? the fact that we're not going to contemplate selling Shaw (and others) until the new manager is onboard doesn't mean the stories of Man Utd bids and Shaw wanting to go are "rubbish". could all be true and still fit in with Reed's version of where things stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Far, far too easy to dismiss this pile of drivel from CB. Talk about an open net.. Simply repeat the mantra of the clappies talking about player sales a couple of weeks ago, when referring to Lessie's Brave New World - "Nothing has happened yet".... You'll be back, soon enough, squinnying about how easy it is "in hindsight" just like you do on the countless times when you've been proved wrong, like the gutless tedious fool you are. Bring on the Steve Wigley standard manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Nobody comes in our out without the say of manager So all the Shaw stories are rubbish then? Except Rickie, oh and Guly, and a couple of others. I really wanted that crap interviewer to follow up and say, so why if no-one goes without the say so of the manager did we let Rickie leave, but as usual no idea of how to follow up from useless interviewers, presumably reading from a pre-agreed script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 I like the cut of his gib ... all money from player sales going to strengthen the squad, talk about introducing new players at a marque friendly, cracking new training facilities, I'm wetting my pants with excitement for the announcement of the new manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 what aspect of the stories? the fact that we're not going to contemplate selling Shaw (and others) until the new manager is onboard doesn't mean the stories of Man Utd bids and Shaw wanting to go are "rubbish". could all be true and still fit in with Reed's version of where things stand. Quite. It's a strange old mutually exclusive world some folk on here live in. What seems to me like a nice touch is us sticking to our guns to sell no one else until we have the new man in. They will both still go, but it's a fine point of principle all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Except Rickie, oh and Guly, and a couple of others. I really wanted that crap interviewer to follow up and say, so why if no-one goes without the say so of the manager did we let Rickie leave, but as usual no idea of how to follow up from useless interviewers, presumably reading from a pre-agreed script. I wondered how long it would be before someone mentioned Rickie. I think that was covered at the time by Kruegar and Rickie himself, and personally don't see the point in dredging it up again... And it was a club video, so clearly they're only going to talk about things they want to talk about... bit harsh to criticise the interviewer who is just doing his job as per the Club's wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 A very good video which I have to say has given me more confidence and a lot more respect for Reed. He has come across very well but I feel he had to do something like this after the about turn the club made on player sales before a new manager appointment. i.e. Lambert. One thing I will say is the club does seem to be a well managed ship, whatever crisis is thrown at them they seem to cope with it quite admirably. I will try and have a bit more faith in those making the decisions in future. That is unless they appoint Gerry Francis or John Toshack as first team manager of course (I really don't believe a word of that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Very,very good interview. The current regime have excelled in all areas thus far......I see no reason to doubt them. In fact.....I think we are going to push on .....again,in the correct manner,at the right pace. Every step from Lge 1 until now has been calculated and measured....I see no reason why this can't continue. If we push on and get success,however that is gauged ..... I think we will lay a blueprint for others to follow. The new facilities look state of the art,who wouldn't be excited about those. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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