Saint86 Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 Calm your teats man, that will not happen his managerial record ain't all that And they haven't even sacked whats his face. More likely to be ML as well.
Bewildered Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 https://twitter.com/Agent_Edward/status/552552260207919104 The source of this rumour. Not sure I'm ready to believe this fake agent twitter, need football-rumours.co.uk to corroborate the story before I get really worried.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 Adkins returns to his spiritual home to finish what he started?
Turkish Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 https://twitter.com/Agent_Edward/status/552552260207919104 The source of this rumour. Not sure I'm ready to believe this fake agent twitter, need football-rumours.co.uk to corroborate the story before I get really worried. Like someone on twitter going by the name Agent Edward would have a world exclusive.
CB Fry Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 Lots of reports of "Barca in crisis" so Koeman as replacement is an easy and fairly logical rumour to start. Let's hope there's nothing in it, or at very least Ron doesn't walk out until we've lifted the Cup in May.
John Boy Saint Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 Really why would he want to go somewhere that cant buy a player for a couple of years?
Patrick Bateman Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 https://twitter.com/Agent_Edward/status/552552260207919104 The source of this rumour. Not sure I'm ready to believe this fake agent twitter, need football-rumours.co.uk to corroborate the story before I get really worried. Whoever it is has done a great job of getting attention with their drivel
Golden Balls Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 Joint favourite with De Boer. They should probably go for Simeone though
Bucks Saint Posted 6 January, 2015 Posted 6 January, 2015 Joint favourite with De Boer. They should probably go for Simeone though Source?
simo Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Like Poch to Madrid when we were doing well last year?
Saint IQ Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Garcia hasn't even gone yet and they are only 1 point off top albeit playing 1 game more. They won't sack him till at least the summer I'd presume.
whelk Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Garcia hasn't even gone yet and they are only 1 point off top albeit playing 1 game more. They won't sack him till at least the summer I'd presume. Assume you mean Luis Enrique? If he has fallen out with Messi I can only imagine one winner there. Having said that I imagine Barca might be getting a bit fed up with Messi's ego which is rumoured to be getting out of control. Don't know why he benched him and Neymar though the other day against Sociedad as that was the first game back from winter break so couldn't have needed a rest.
CB Fry Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Like Poch to Madrid when we were doing well last year? Not really. Poch would never conceivably have made that jump from mid table Saints to Real. Koeman to Barca is a more realistic move because of his affinity to the club, and the fact that while Real only really appoint Galactico huge name managers, Barca are less inclined to do that and more inclined to appoint "one of their own". I wouldn't lose much sleep over it, but along with the Dutch National job there are the couple of roles I think RK would walk for.
Fan The Flames Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 If Koemans name isn't on their long list then they are nutters.
farawaysaint Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 This has been picked up by precisely none of the press yet, I think we'll be fine if the Sun aren't even bothering to report it
DT Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Messi's continued 'stomach bugs' missing him games apparently subtext for wanting end of manager. Will happen. Then we can worry. Think Koeman would not be able to pass it up.
Charlie Wayman Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 RK signed a three year contract and he seems to be enjoying his time here. He's operated in La Liga before so is well known over there as a manger when he had mixed success, as well as for his time as a player at Barcelona I would need to be convinced that they would take a risk on him yet, after all they have the pick of the crop from any country so there are quite a few ahead of Ronald. If we do get the s***** end of the stick yet again at least can screw Barca for a few million quid compensation.... We are used to our players being cherry picked so it's gutting that we might now suffer the same way over our managers. Bug.ger me we'd be the best team in the world if all those other avaricious sods would just leave us alone!
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 This may be really stupid, and apologies if so. Does their transfer embargo have any affect on non-playing staff? Are they allowed to poach other managers when that comes into place? Or would they have to promote from within?
Batman Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 This may be really stupid, and apologies if so. Does their transfer embargo have any affect on non-playing staff? Are they allowed to poach other managers when that comes into place? Or would they have to promote from within? it is just to prevent them signing players everything else, is fair game RK simply would not turn down barca. no chance at all
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 it is just to prevent them signing players everything else, is fair game RK simply would not turn down barca. no chance at all K ta. I don't doubt if Barca came in for Koeman, he'd be off. Can't really say I'd blame the bloke.
farawaysaint Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 He'd be better off going in the summer. Fair enough he couldn't turn them down. Who knows what he'll do with us over a few years, but if he goes there, he can make himself a successful manager, rather than have people point out failures elsewhere. Be a shame but we know the board will have a few names in mind in case it happens. Bugger that, I'm starting to really like the bloke.
Doctoroncall Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 He'd be better off going in the summer. Fair enough he couldn't turn them down. Who knows what he'll do with us over a few years, but if he goes there, he can make himself a successful manager, rather than have people point out failures elsewhere. Be a shame but we know the board will have a few names in mind in case it happens. There's that German guy, Tuchel who'll be available in the summer. If it comes to Koeman leaving of course.
Killers Knee Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Makes a refreshing change from having to sack our manager every year.
Saint_Ash Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 He's definitely be on their shortlist and is currently 2nd fave with the bookies. Could never begrudge a manager of ours going to Barcelona, that in itself sounds weird after the years we've had. I really like Koeman but I would expect the board to be prepared if he went. Personally I expect Barca to go for someone with more experience.
FarehamRed Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Hang on though; according to a certain Argentinian ex-manager, the Spanish giants don't recruit directly from Southampton: they only recruit from clubs like Spurs. Is that correct?
Batman Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 He's definitely be on their shortlist and is currently 2nd fave with the bookies. Could never begrudge a manager of ours going to Barcelona, that in itself sounds weird after the years we've had. I really like Koeman but I would expect the board to be prepared if he went. Personally I expect Barca to go for someone with more experience. more experienced at what?
Saint_Ash Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 At doing well in the Champs league for more than a season or two I would expect, getting into the Semi's etc. Someone like Klopp who had done fantastic with Dortmond and came runner up Fifa manager of the year not so long ago or Simeone who is quickly up and coming. We are talking the best team in the world here with Barca but would it be as attractive if Messi leaves?
Batman Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 At doing well in the Champs league for more than a season or two I would expect, getting into the Semi's etc. Someone like Klopp who had done fantastic with Dortmond and came runner up Fifa manager of the year not so long ago or Simeone who is quickly up and coming. We are talking the best team in the world here with Barca but would it be as attractive if Messi leaves? barca dont really recruit like that, they go from within/their past so to speak
Saint_Ash Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 barca dont really recruit like that, they go from within/their past so to speak I suppose that is why Paddy Power are making Xavi the favourite. Frank de Boer should be a good shout for the job I would've thought with his Barca connections.
sadoldgit Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 This has been picked up by precisely none of the press yet, I think we'll be fine if the Sun aren't even bothering to report it No but it has been picked up by Batman so therefore has much more credibility!
Batman Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 No but it has been picked up by Batman so therefore has much more credibility! I never started this thread very odd post
T.REX Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Barca already tried to get him in i think either just before Pep or Rijkaard so it's not massively unrealistic.
buctootim Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Personally I expect Barca to go for someone with more experience. Guardiola had almost zero experience. Barca like going for their 'own' people, like Koeman. I think they will be interested in him but that Koeman will be principled enough to see out his contract here if the board say no.
Bucks Saint Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Joint favourite with De Boer. They should probably go for Simeone though Source? strangely quiet
Bucks Saint Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Don't know why he benched him and Neymar though the other day against Sociedad as that was the first game back from winter break so couldn't have needed a rest. They had an extended leave over the break, to go "home" to south america and apparently had only just flown back
Matthew Le God Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Joint favourite with De Boer. They should probably go for Simeone though Source? strangely quiet http://www.betting-directory.com/football/next-barcelona-manager-odds.php
Golden Balls Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Source? strangely quiet Sorry. I'm not on here every minute of the day. http://www.thesackrace.com/teams/barcelona
DT Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Roberto Martinez joint 7th favourite for the job. Good one.
Bucks Saint Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Sorry. I'm not on here every minute of the day. http://www.thesackrace.com/teams/barcelona Thanks. Still nothing in any media outlet though, except how all is well at Barca and its all **** stirrers (per the president)
Patrick Bateman Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 Twitter is full of nonsense And because of that, it's becoming largely irrelevant as a 'tool'. Unfortunately, those of a low IQ and some media outlets, still seem to lap up the utter guff that people write on there and pass off as fact.
Batman Posted 7 January, 2015 Posted 7 January, 2015 And because of that, it's becoming largely irrelevant as a 'tool'. Unfortunately, those of a low IQ and some media outlets, still seem to lap up the utter guff that people write on there and pass off as fact. I cant really stand it. It is rather annoying that SSN give us 'twitter updates' and it is now an added section to the BBC gossip column with no gossip. Just that player X thinks that his ice cream tastes like XXXX or something pointless
saintnicoolas Posted 8 January, 2015 Posted 8 January, 2015 He said he was happy at saints in earlier interviews when there was mention of the holland job, he's also enjoying working alongside his brother.....its to early for Ron to be leaving us, its all hot air.
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