Maggie May Posted 15 October, 2015 Posted 15 October, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34545871
davefizzy14 Posted 15 October, 2015 Posted 15 October, 2015 Les Reed has openly said that Koeman was always first choice
Graffito Posted 15 October, 2015 Posted 15 October, 2015 "I was interested, but after that there was also the Greece job - and I made a mistake," said the Italian. Certainly did Claudio. Losing at home to the Faroe Islands.
eelpie Posted 15 October, 2015 Posted 15 October, 2015 Perhaps we could have been fifth had we not had so many player changes this summer, but with our current squad we can end the season higher than Raneiri's Leicester (injuries permitting). Had Raneiri been in charge I doubt that we would be as high as 9th right now, because Ron has assembled a class team here with some brilliant signings.
Saint in Paradise Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 Saints didn't just dodge a bullet there then - they dodged a howitzer shell.
Mowgli Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 What next? Harry redknapp saying he turned down Liverpool before they offered it to Klopp?
Saint86 Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 Saints didn't just dodge a bullet there then - they dodged a howitzer shell. Either would have been fine. Ranieri is a class manager.
SaintSteve Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 Either would have been fine. Ranieri is a class manager. And a class man..similar to Pellegrini and Koeman in their openness and honesty.
sussexsaint Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 heartened by the quality of the managers being considered TBH light years away from Steve Wigley
so22saint Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 heartened by the quality of the managers being considered TBH light years away from Steve Wigley Ha ha - I agree. Supporting Saints in the dark period of Branfoot to Administration feels like some horrible past life event that you just can't forget (which is why, when you are mullering the champions at their patch at 3-1 you still **** yourself when 5 minutes of injury time comes up)
angelman Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 Claudio Ranieri: Leicester City boss had Southampton talks Really a non-story. It was well known that we interviewed more than one person. It exasperated some that we were taking so much time and appeared rudderless but it is normal that more than one person be approached, sounded out, interviewed. RK might well have been number one all along, but what would have happened if he had said "no"? We would have gone to number two. Les always said that there were a few big names on the list. The article is disingenuous as it makes out that CR was offered the job before taking the Greece one. I suspect, but of course don't know, that that wasn't the case as only 1 person actually got the job offer.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 Really a non-story. It was well known that we interviewed more than one person. It exasperated some that we were taking so much time and appeared rudderless but it is normal that more than one person be approached, sounded out, interviewed. RK might well have been number one all along, but what would have happened if he had said "no"? We would have gone to number two. Les always said that there were a few big names on the list. The article is disingenuous as it makes out that CR was offered the job before taking the Greece one. I suspect, but of course don't know, that that wasn't the case as only 1 person actually got the job offer. Well it is a bit of a story as none of us knew he had talks with the club until that story broke!
sussexsaint Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 (which is why, when you are mullering the champions at their patch at 3-1 you still **** yourself when 5 minutes of injury time comes up) This is so so so true. Its getting better but the scars will never fully heal
angelman Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 Well it is a bit of a story as none of us knew he had talks with the club until that story broke! OK fair enough. He was on the list of candidates that were talked to or interviewed. I guess BBC had to slightly blow that up a bit to make a story.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 OK fair enough. He was on the list of candidates that were talked to or interviewed. I guess BBC had to slightly blow that up a bit to make a story. Yeah I would agree with that. And I'm glad we have Koeman as well.
The9 Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 We were second in the league this time last year, that's a much better "first season".
bender Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 Ha ha - I agree. Supporting Saints in the dark period of Branfoot to Administration feels like some horrible past life event that you just can't forget (which is why, when you are mullering the champions at their patch at 3-1 you still **** yourself when 5 minutes of injury time comes up) Hardly. 2001 to 2004 was a good era.
Saint_Ash Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 I thought it was pretty obvious we spoke to him as he was second favourite with the bookies for a while so some people knew he'd spoken to the club and chucked a wedge on.
SW5 SAINT Posted 16 October, 2015 Posted 16 October, 2015 The good thing is, the job of Southampton manager is now regarded as an attractive and sought after position by the top managers in the game.
adrian lord Posted 17 October, 2015 Posted 17 October, 2015 Exactly- who wouldn't want to come to a well run club that produces fantastic talent year in year out and has realistic expectations?
CB Fry Posted 17 October, 2015 Posted 17 October, 2015 (edited) Ha ha - I agree. Supporting Saints in the dark period of Branfoot to Administration feels like some horrible past life event that you just can't forget (which is why, when you are mullering the champions at their patch at 3-1 you still **** yourself when 5 minutes of injury time comes up) What are you taking about - we got to a cup final and Europe, finished mid table solidly for several seasons including eighth and tenth, moved to new ground, Le Tiss scored pretty much every single one of his most famous goals including the last ever at the Dell, we also saw brilliant players from Ekeland to Pahars, from Richards to Killer, from Berkovic and Beattie to Crouch. We had the amazing Alan Ball season, and under Hoddle, Jones and Strachan some great days. Fourth in the table at Christmas under Gordon. Dark days and "some horrible past life event" between 1993 and 2009? You are joking, right? Edited 17 October, 2015 by CB Fry
david in sweden Posted 20 October, 2015 Posted 20 October, 2015 Les Reed has openly said that Koeman was always first choice ...but didn't say that we hadn't interviewed anyone else. Maybe they convinced themselves Ronald was the right man for the job all the time and deliberately left him to last.... I do recall a interview where Les (or was it Ralph) ?....said there were dozens of people who applied .....and some "very big names", too. Hardly think they would have blindly OK'd Ronald without interviewing ANYONE else, although he was the first choice candidate. ALSO.... I don't recall ever hearing Ronald say that he applied himself....more likely he was "head-hunted " and then approached by the club. The more you interview, the more you can convince yourself you are right /wrong in your eventual choice.
Dark Munster Posted 20 October, 2015 Posted 20 October, 2015 What are you taking about - we got to a cup final and Europe, finished mid table solidly for several seasons including eighth and tenth, moved to new ground, Le Tiss scored pretty much every single one of his most famous goals including the last ever at the Dell, we also saw brilliant players from Ekeland to Pahars, from Richards to Killer, from Berkovic and Beattie to Crouch. We had the amazing Alan Ball season, and under Hoddle, Jones and Strachan some great days. Fourth in the table at Christmas under Gordon. Dark days and "some horrible past life event" between 1993 and 2009? You are joking, right? Maybe we should give the benefit of the doubt that so22 meant the dark periods of Branfoot and Administration. Certainly plenty of great days in between (and after!)
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