S-Clarke Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Pretty epic night for us to be 'closing' in on an international dutch legend as our manager, tbh.
Saint Charlie Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 So we believe them now but not if they say Liverpool want some of our players? ****ers.
Bewildered Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 I remember when "Sky Sources" understood we were about to appoint Paul Hart as manager a few years ago...
shirleysfc Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 So we believe them now but not if they say Liverpool want some of our players? ****ers. People in wanting to believe good news shocker!
S-Clarke Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 People in wanting to believe good news shocker! And the fact that it's clearly true!
Dalek2003 Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 And the fact that it's clearly true! Are you sure ? I think you should wait and see for official confirmation.
S-Clarke Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Are you sure ? I think you should wait and see for official confirmation. I don't need to, it's true.
Saint Charlie Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 And the fact that it's clearly true! Of course it is. But so were the Lambert move and Lallana bid for which Sky and White were slated. Anyway, great appointment and will be interesting to see who makes up his backroom team.
scotty Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 I suggested holland might kick Spain off the park, by the way... (Look up) edit
Shroppie Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Typical. Several hours after Saintsweb had the news, Sky announce a spectacular exclusive that they know who Saints' new manager is.
BlakeySFC Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 'Sky Sources' know f**k all, trust the ITK'ers on here rather than them. Sky Sports are absolutely dreadful when it comes to copy and paste rumours.
aintforever Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 A big name so should be able to attract a decent quality player. Mixed record though, seems to have been in an out of alot of clubs pretty quickly, not 100% on him.
patred44 Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/next-southampton-manager-set-ronald-3690634
Saint Charlie Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/next-southampton-manager-set-ronald-3690634 Common knowledge by now that Crook posts on here as Sour Mash.
Heisenberg Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Common knowledge by now that Crook posts on here as Sour Mash. You also thought sour mash was the kraken.
whelk Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 1/10 now https://m.skybet.com/football/manager-specials/event/16590442
Saint Charlie Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 You also thought sour mash was the kraken. He is. Not just you that has three IDs pal.
Heisenberg Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 He is. Not just you that has three IDs pal. i have 4 IDs
Saint Charlie Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 i have 4 IDs Apologies. Bournemouth_Saint was the best IMO, with Help Me Rhonda a close second.
Heisenberg Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Apologies. Bournemouth_Saint was the best IMO, with Help Me Rhonda a close second. You dont like my Shurlock account?
Leicestersaint Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 I will be interested to see how big Ronald Koeman's war chest is.
Heisenberg Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 I will be interested to see how big Ronald Koeman's war chest is. Hoping this is true He was first interviewed a fortnight ago but the deal looked to have stalled because of a dispute over the transfer budget he demanded. However, the Saints' owner Katharina Liebherr has now promised Koeman a sizeable war chest to revamp the squad he'll inherit.
dubai_phil Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Delighted!! ^ * Like, oh and I may just be (very slightly) more than Whelmed by this (pending) Appointment
Turkish Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 So we got our first choice who is a bit name with experience. He's been given a decent transfer budget and the board have held firm not to sell anyone until the new manager is appointed. Let's here it for Ralph, Kat, Les and Gareth.
manzo Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Got to say, pretty excited about this. Though I did think that Strachan was going to be an absolute disaster, so what do I know?
CWD Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 I'm excited about Koeman. Other managers I was excited about: Redknapp, Burley. Managers I was underwhelmed by: Adkins, Pochettino. **** it get Bruce in after all.
Under Weststand Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Well it sounds like it's a done deal, all coaches/managers are a risk but this looks a good fit for us. We'll pleased tonight.
saint lard Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Koeman is a great name in the footballing fraternity. For Southampton To have got him is a huge achievement. This shouldn't be be underestimated. It's on par with signing keegan again..almost. He beat Yakin to the post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Koeman is a great name in the footballing fraternity. For Southampton To have got him is a huge achievement. This shouldn't be be underestimated. It's on par with signing keegan again..almost. He beat Yakin to the post. Is that a poem?
SaintlyAnd Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Does anyone know much about Koeman's teams style of play? From what I've seen Feyenoord played a similar formation to us but played very directly to Pelle up front rather than an entertaining passing game. I hope we're going to continue with the high pressure, passing game but not sure Koeman brings this and I think I'm a bit more pessimistic about him than most others (I hope I'm wrong). If he does come then I want him to bring Boetius from Feyenoord as he's going to be a top player.
alidiasagent Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Edgar davids as coach... just imagine the day him and Osvaldo get involved in an over zealous challenge in training
saint lard Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Is that a poem? No. HTH. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
DT Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 ^ * Like, oh and I may just be (very slightly) more than Whelmed by this (pending) Appointment I personally am very whelmed
Miltonaggro Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 Loved Koeman as a player, uncompromising, world class doesn't quite cut it. A defender with a better scoring record than a lot of forwards, at his peak 200 appearances and 70 goals for a great Barcelona side. Can't wait to see him managing Saints, and fair play to the Board if Ronald's our man and a sizeable transfer fund has been agreed - after Pochettinos exit this was as much as they could do. I'm convinced Koeman is an upgrade on Pochettino in all areas, now let's see a Saints side do to the establishment what Holland did to Spain this evening! Ronald Koeman's Red and White Army!
Psycrow Posted 13 June, 2014 Posted 13 June, 2014 I reckon they'll announce Sunday? Its a quite world cup day. Saturday is England. Monday is Germany v Portugal.
Dark Munster Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 'Koooooooooooooeman you Saints' Like. My track record so far: Knew would be a disaster: Gray, Wigley, Dutch Duo, Wilkins, Gorman/Dodd Underwhelmed: Pochettino, Jones, Sturrock, Sourpuss, Koeman Quietly optimistic: Adkins, Pearson, Pardew, Burley, Hoddle, Strachan Delighted: Saggy (because Wigley had been sacked) Hope I'm as wrong about Koeman as I was about MP (and 'Arry).
Bobbyboy Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Someone had better tell Tottenham that their next manager has been lined up for when Poch gets the boot.
TheCholulaKid Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 I'm convinced Koeman is an upgrade on Pochettino in all areas What convinced you of that? Was it his patchy record as a manager? Having said that...a big name who might convince some of our wantaways to stay and attract some decent players in too. I'll put myself in the 'cautiously optimistic' category.
Wiggles31 Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Our first choice and the man who overwhelming won the SWF poll for choice of manager. Happy days. Gotta say fair play to the board given the stick they've had. Now bring on the transfers.
St Jim Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 (edited) What convinced you of that? Was it his patchy record as a manager? Having said that...a big name who might convince some of our wantaways to stay and attract some decent players in too. I'll put myself in the 'cautiously optimistic' category. To be fair in only 1 of his 7 managerial jobs was his record worse than that of MoPo's at Saints. Add to that the size of his name in world football and his ability with youth and imo every way you look at it suggests he'll be a step up. Edited 14 June, 2014 by St Jim
Brave Sir Robin Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Yikes! There's going to be one mahoosive meltdown in here if Malky or McLaren is unveiled now!
CB Fry Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 What convinced you of that? Was it his patchy record as a manager? You're talking about Pochettino here, right?
Heisenberg Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 'Koooooooooooooeman you Saints' Do do do. Koeman and do the conga. Choo-choo-choo
St Marco Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Kind of find it interesting that no other clubs seemed to have gone for him, especially the bigger ones. His record in Holland has been decent (except AZ) but outside of there has been a bit dodgy.
Heisenberg Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Kind of find it interesting that no other clubs seemed to have gone for him, especially the bigger ones. His record in Holland has been decent (except AZ) but outside of there has been a bit dodgy. Bit dodgy? He's won the league 3x with 2 different clubs. He's won a trophy with 5 different clubs. Anymore and we simply wouldnt have a chance of getting him. He's the top of a realistic bunch of options imo
Big Bad Bob Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Common knowledge by now that Crook posts on here as Sour Mash. you're firkin with me? so that's where he gets a tun of his exclusives!
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