whelk Posted 8 January, 2015 Share Posted 8 January, 2015 Nothing will,change until summer president elections I would have assumed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 8 January, 2015 Share Posted 8 January, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-city-braced-barcelona-raid-4944718 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Apparently if Joan Laporta regains control of Barca he will bring in Cryuff as Sporting Director and he wants Koeman as Manager. Source: De Telegraaf Koeman todaysl says he is happy here now and sees himself as Barca Manager in the future. Mine opinion: He will probably stay until end of next season and then move on. Top Manager and seems a really decent and honourable guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 (edited) Apparently if Joan Laporta regains control of Barca he will bring in Cryuff as Sporting Director and he wants Koeman as Manager. Source: De Telegraaf Koeman todaysl says he is happy here now and sees himself as Barca Manager in the future. Mine opinion: He will probably stay until end of next season and then move on. Top Manager and seems a really decent and honourable guy. When asked about the Barca position he said he would "respect my contract at Southampton", which if taken literally means he'll be here longer than one season. Yes, I know, I know..... https://audioboom.com/boos/2784798-saintsfc-manager-ronald-koeman-talking-to-bigadamsport-about-being-linked-with-barcelona-job Edited 9 January, 2015 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 When asked about the Barca position he said he would "respect my contract at Southampton", which if taken literally means he'll be here longer than one season. Yes, I know, I know..... https://audioboom.com/boos/2784798-saintsfc-manager-ronald-koeman-talking-to-bigadamsport-about-being-linked-with-barcelona-job We might sack him next year because he doesn't really have a Plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 We might sack him next year because he doesn't really have a Plan B. Not often you crack jokes, or maybe I miss them. 5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 We might sack him next year because he doesn't really have a Plan B. Not a pop at you Charlie, but I'm so sick of fans going on about "Manager x doesn't have a plan b blah blah". Seems to be the en vogue criticism of managers at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 I think the logical outcome is that Koeman stays one extra year here and then leaves in 2018 to coach Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 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 If only everything on the internet was as enlightening as you, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 If only everything on the internet was as enlightening as you, eh? It would be better all round if you posted more, deppo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Not a pop at you Charlie, but I'm so sick of fans going on about "Manager x doesn't have a plan b blah blah". Seems to be the en vogue criticism of managers at the moment. Its an arguement that isnt really there, or trotted out by those that dont understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Its an arguement that isnt really there, or trotted out by those that dont understand Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Apparently if Joan Laporta regains control of Barca he will bring in Cryuff as Sporting Director and he wants Koeman as Manager. Source: De Telegraaf Koeman todaysl says he is happy here now and sees himself as Barca Manager in the future. Mine opinion: He will probably stay until end of next season and then move on. Top Manager and seems a really decent and honourable guy. He hasnt had an approach yet, it would be foolish to comment on something that isnt likely to happen. Like it or not if Barca come knocking I fully expect him to take it and wouldnt blame him. He isnt going to come out and say 'Id take it if offered' before an approach is made through fear of upsetting the fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Its an arguement that isnt really there, or trotted out by those that dont understand The "stick a tall man up front and lump it in the box for 10 minutes" brigade won't be happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 It would be better all round if you posted more, deppo Shhhh! Don't let the mods know Sherlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Charlie stop worrying. Let's enjoy koeman and not worry about what will happen when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Charlie stop worrying. Let's enjoy koeman and not worry about what will happen when. Im not worried about Koeman at all. He will leave for bigger things at some point having done a great job and raised the profile of the club. More concerned that we are one bout of flu away from a 39 year old Kelvin back in goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Im not worried about Koeman at all. He will leave for bigger things at some point having done a great job and raised the profile of the club. More concerned that we are one bout of flu away from a 39 year old Kelvin back in goal! He may grow saints and not go to bigger things who knows. The next Russian billionaire may take us over tommorow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 He may grow saints and not go to bigger things who knows. The next Russian billionaire may take us over tommorow . Apparently he is in talks with Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 As long as Clyne doesn't go Liverpool, Spurs or Man U, I'm not too fussed. Funnily, they're the three clubs he's linked with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 As long as Clyne doesn't go Liverpool, Spurs or Man U, I'm not too fussed. Funnily, they're the three clubs he's linked with. The players I'll be psychologically at peace with (even though the immediate pain will be strong) if they leave: Schneiderlin Alderweireld Ward Prowse (bizarrely) Pelle Tadic Fonte Bertrand The people I will hysterically cry over: Koeman Clyne Wanyama Targett Reed Reed Rodruigez The ones I can't predict my reaction, but I suspect tears might be involved: Mane Gallagher No idea why some are in one category and others in the other. But that's the way it is. Thanks for listening, this was therapeutical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 The players I'll be psychologically at peace with (even though the immediate pain will be strong) if they leave: Schneiderlin Alderweireld Ward Prowse (bizarrely) Pelle Tadic Fonte Bertrand The people I will hysterically cry over: Koeman Clyne Wanyama Targett Reed Reed Rodruigez The ones I can't predict my reaction, but I suspect tears might be involved: Mane Gallagher No idea why some are in one category and others in the other. But that's the way it is. Thanks for listening, this was therapeutical. I lived in coxford close for 12 years Lou, you could of poured out your anguish to me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 I lived in coxford close for 12 years Lou, you could of poured out your anguish to me then. Ahh, no way. I moved out about then, after 20 odd years. We missed each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 He may grow saints and not go to bigger things who knows. The next Russian billionaire may take us over tommorow . I am happy with our current billionaire who is almost certainly not a thug and a criminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaint4ever Posted 11 January, 2015 Share Posted 11 January, 2015 This surely can't happen? Someone please tell me he's not going to leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 11 January, 2015 Share Posted 11 January, 2015 "The koemans are ours the koemans are ours **** off Barca we'll play you next year!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 11 January, 2015 Share Posted 11 January, 2015 This surely can't happen? Someone please tell me he's not going to leave? To anyone else ?! I dont think so, but the barca job is the big one out there, and he has catalan in his heart from his time there If offered, he'll go, and I wouldnt blame him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 11 January, 2015 Share Posted 11 January, 2015 To anyone else ?! I dont think so, but the barca job is the big one out there, and he has catalan in his heart from his time there If offered, he'll go, and I wouldnt blame him I don't think he'd go mid season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 11 January, 2015 Share Posted 11 January, 2015 I don't think he'd go mid season! I dont know, I dont think he is that sorta bloke but its Barca Hopefully they sack someone now and get De Boer in, if they put in a temporary manager ill get worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2015/01/11/7874562/-? F&ck off Carragher, you Scouse ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 Surely six months ago Koeman was available for both the Barca job and the Dutch national job with no strings. He does a decent job with saints and suddenly he is the manager they both want....not sure I buy it. Looks like things might not be quite as the press reported it at Barca either http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30773367 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 Barca won again last nite, lets keep hoping for Barca wins, A top 2 finish and Semis of Champions league should be enough for a club legend to keep his job but if Rumours are true he anoyed Messi Enrique could be out of job this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Malvo Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 Lets hope they look at his Valencia league record and decide against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2015/01/11/7874562/-? F&ck off Carragher, you Scouse ****. He's just scared we're going to finish above Liverpool in the league. We're going to get a lot more of this over the next few months....we're going to need to drink a lot more camomile tea...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2015/01/11/7874562/-? F&ck off Carragher, you Scouse ****. What on earth he said that is wrong there. Had he said " Koemans not good enough for Barca , he's an average manager " no doubt you would get your knickers in a twist over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 What on earth he said that is wrong there. Had he said " Koemans not good enough for Barca , he's an average manager " no doubt you would get your knickers in a twist over that. This. People forget that he was probably asked a question about it, and is paid to give an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 Koeman seems to be a man of integrity. He's on record as saying he will honour his contract and see's Barca as a long-term ambition. To jump-ship so soon would be disrespectful...all this speculation is ill-informed, name plucking by lazy media hacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 Can't see him leaving mid season. Maybe in the summer. And Barca probably know that. Gives them time to assess his abilities and make a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie@home Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 Lots of top managers will want the Barca job once the transfer embargo is over, but when you can't sign any players would rather wait until the job comes around again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 Koeman is still young and improving. As discussed on here the other day Barcelona generally appoint one of their own as manager so I'm sure he knows at some point he will get a shot at being their manager. That's why he's so cool about it. Leaving Saints halfway through his first season won't look good for him even if doing well at the time but if he can guide us to our best ever Premier League finish and a good cup run his CV would look better and he'll be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 12 January, 2015 Share Posted 12 January, 2015 If Ronald gets us in the Champions League he wont be off!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/southampton-boss-drops-leaving-hint-here-today-gone-tomorrow Koeman mentions an "exit clause"... I wonder exactly what that entails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/southampton-boss-drops-leaving-hint-here-today-gone-tomorrow Koeman mentions an "exit clause"... I wonder exactly what that entails? A website you can really trust. So much so, it doesn't even trust itself to identify its journalists. I'm not sure in what instance their particular brand of aggressive, investigative journalism would have been carried out. It would not have been in a one-to-one interview, and if it was in a presser, others would have picked up on this line. I don't recall seeing this on any reputable website or in any newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 A website you can really trust. So much so, it doesn't even trust itself to identify its journalists. I'm not sure in what instance their particular brand of aggressive, investigative journalism would have been carried out. It would not have been in a one-to-one interview, and if it was in a presser, others would have picked up on this line. I don't recall seeing this on any reputable website or in any newspaper. Don't get me wrong, I'm aware of the site's reliability in that they'd print any rumour. I like to believe they would not manufacture direct quotes however as this is surely verifiable and can come back to haunt them in a big way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimatt Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 "Southampton manager Ronaldo Koeman..." Stopped reading there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 (edited) http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/southampton-boss-drops-leaving-hint-here-today-gone-tomorrow Koeman mentions an "exit clause"... I wonder exactly what that entails? Here's an online translation of the original article FWIW: http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/koeman-barca-vuelto-ser-siempre-3924438 After a December intense and full of parties, including the first of January had to play !, Ronald Koeman could take two days off which he used to travel to London with his wife. In the City, in next to Hyde Park, Koeman always admired SPORT attended with his usual cordiality, temple and hotel view of things. Happy in England in Southampton ... Much, much, really. It's amazing the ease with which it works in England. He did not tell the press ... (Laughs) Well, something has to do, yes. In our sports city not see a single journalist except on Fridays, when I do the weekly press conference. Nothing to do with the club ... It's part of his greatness, right? The key is to manage and live with that reality. It's not easy, of course, but not impossible. Do you think the environment Barça is more harmful than bad results? Put it in reverse: in the club, as in Madrid, if things do not work, you go to the street. The environment has always existed and will exist. We must learn to relativize everything and not give importance to things. Everyone there thinks of everything ... every day. Have you seen Barça play this season? Yes, several times, both in Champions League and League. The last match was against Atletico Madrid and I must say that I loved the team, I was impressed from start to finish. What did he see? Many virtues, many. I found a team with intensity, he knew moving the ball quickly, which began defensively pressure on the opponent's defensive line and, as always, was able to combine to perfection. A large concentration of each share, assuming a controlled risk of craft, because Atletico if you have a virtue is its own motion. For it was in crisis ... That's what I said before. Stop win two games, besides Real Madrid runs away, and there are mess. So the club, you have to live with that. Weeks later he has turned the tables. Are you surprised by Luis Enrique? No, because as a player and was a guy with great tenacity and great delivery. And as a coach, but I do not know him, so I explained, is very professional. If I judge by what I've seen, no doubt the club has returned to what it was before, but with nuances, of course. ¿At Guardiola? Phew ...! Pep arrive after, if I may say, is a *****, because it is virtually impossible to improve what he did. I had a number of players at the perfect age, at full maturity, dismasted his opponents with a football ever seen before and now another club ... Come on, he looks favorite to win league, cup and Champions ... Coaches know that throughout a season be ups and downs and many setbacks. If the team is able to maintain this level of play and respect him injuries and penalties to the moment of truth, of course you can aspire to everything. Now the competition is very tough. The Real Madrid is always a terrible enemy and Europe are Bayern Munich, Chelsea ... I'll stick with the big picture that is giving the club in recent games. Soon there will be a Barça-Manchester City team you have faced ... Barca is better than the City today and also has the advantage of playing the second leg at the Camp Nou. Barça is always favorite because it has the virtue of play just at home than away, never goes to defend or temporize. The City has a great quality, no doubt, and compete very well, but I think it will come to overcome the current Barça. Le I have to ask the question ... What question? Do you see one day, finally, coaching the club? The club now has a great coach, it is Luis Enrique, and hopefully that will go well, because I rejoice me. Think I'm 'hurdle', professional football, but FC Barcelona, and I wish him well at Barça, always ... You have not answered me, Ronald ... See, with the same sincerity I will say that for someone who has been part of the Dream Team, the history of Barça is a dream, or was it a dream to one day return to Camp Nou. For years I do not think about it, really. Certainly I was very close to the bench on occasion, but there is life after Barça and will be just that, life, which in the future will tell us whether there will be that opportunity. This is a Ferris wheel and takes many turns. Here today, gone tomorrow ... In July there are elections for president of FC Barcelona ... Yes, I'm told. So? Just a candidate has you ... I have three years of contract with Southampton and I have what is called 'clause' exhaust. I have to devote myself to mine, which is attempting to classify the team for Europe, which is a wonderful challenge for the club and the city. And everything else, from a distance. That's got you from afar, Ronald! Edited 10 February, 2015 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 What a load of old........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 Phew ...! Pep arrive after, if I may say, is a *****, because it is virtually impossible to improve what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityRanger Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 Exit clause is likely to be like Poch had. A buy out price if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 10 February, 2015 Share Posted 10 February, 2015 In recent press interviews he mentioned Saints as a six-year project, what do the persistent bedwetters on here make of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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