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Pamplemousse

Pamplemousse

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Just in case he gets the job can someone advise on pronunciation - is it Puel as in fuel or Puel as in poo-el?

 

Slowly, yes poo-el but maybe a bit like pwel as well. If you say it quickly it sounds like pwel.

 

It rhymes with the first part of Cruella

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Manuel

Manuel

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Like his staying power. Think his record is good albeit in France. Has European and Champions League experience. Has a history of youth development. From what I read seems to promote attacking football style.

 

Does seem like a really good fit for us.

sfcuk fan

sfcuk fan

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I like this quote from the ' getfootballnews' link in the 2nd post ..........

 

This season, Puel has once again proved why he is one of the best managers in French football, deploying a stunning high-pressing and lightening-quick counter-attacking game in defence and a technical and rapid possession based game in attack, making ball-playing OGC Nice the most aesthetically pleasing on the eye side in the French top flight.

 

:)

Wes Tender

Wes Tender

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Reading that article enthuses me that he would seem to be a good fit for us, encouraging the youngsters and playing exciting football. He sounds a bit like a Poch Mk 2.

wild-saint

wild-saint

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what, got the job?

 

text i got from a friend late last night who works a saints but didnt see it till today. asked if 100% confirmed but not had answer yet. i guess thats what he was getting at. he confirmed black and grey away kit last weekend but obviously its not out yet.

Weston Saint

Weston Saint

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Spoke to someone I know in the media today, Solent - He thinks Puel will be announced early next week. Reason for delay he thinks is to allow supporters to get used to name before announcement.

harvey

harvey

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Spoke to a mate of mine earlier and he said 'Fancy a Duel on Fifa 16.' Then air fived me. Totally a sign he's on his way

 

Well you've conviced me!

whelk

whelk

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Spoke to a mate earlier today and he said 'Make sure you get some fuel.' Then he winked at me.

If that's not a sign then I dont know what is?

 

I visited my dad in prison today and he was saying he was getting quite used to the gruel. He then got really angry and stabbed me in the eye with a fork. If that is not a sign I don't know what is? We will laugh about it later

Pengi

Pengi

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I visited my dad in prison today and he was saying he was getting quite used to the gruel. He then got really angry and stabbed me in the eye with a fork. If that is not a sign I don't know what is? We will laugh about it later

And the Pueland reached the quarterfinals. If that is not a sign I don't know what is?

brmbrm

brmbrm

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Jeez! Its a sign i tell you. Stigmata or what!

 

A bit of constipation i had, it was a real effort, a bit painful. It was "poo-hell"

 

God works in mysterious ways, but the message is clear

brmbrm

brmbrm

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I sometimes look at the posting times, but I can't work out whether with some of the last posts you lot are drunk or hungover.. ;-)

 

I'm in NZ, so for me it was the twilight hour between one and the other

Wade Garrett

Wade Garrett

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I visited my dad in prison today and he was saying he was getting quite used to the gruel. He then got really angry and stabbed me in the eye with a fork. If that is not a sign I don't know what is? We will laugh about it later

 

That can't be bettered. Genius.

Saint IQ

Saint IQ

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Bumped into Mr T today.

 

He said he pity da fool.

 

Looks nailed now.

 

 

I pity the fool who underestimates Puel

 

You might say they have to go back to school

 

He'll unearth some jewels and some work horse mules

 

and in 2 years time sell them to Liverpool

Wade Garrett

Wade Garrett

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In Dubai at the moment. Some Arab bloke accused me of siphoning petrol from his Merc. It was really hot and he was very aggressive and sweating like Ronald Koeman in a cake shop.

 

He suggested we sort it out man to man in the morning because it's cooler.

 

He challenged me to a duel in the cool over fuel.

 

I saw this as a sign.

 

I'm here all week.

Saint-Armstrong

Saint-Armstrong

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Telegraph update: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/06/26/southampton-ready-to-appoint-frenchman-claude-puel-as-new-manage/

 

- Saints plan to appoint Puel in the coming days

- Held talks with Puel, Pellegrini, Garcia and Pereira

- Positive talks with Puel for the past week or so

- Puel has outlined a desire to stay for the long-term, but will be given an initial three-year deal

- Puel wants to play attacking, pressing football and give opportunities to academy players

- Saints seriously looked into appointing Pellegrini, but felt he wasn't enough of a 'coach' and that he didn't fit the club's structure and ideas

Saint-Armstrong

Saint-Armstrong

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Puell had one good season as a manager, with Monaco in 1999/2000, but hasn't won anything for 16 years. His win percentage in the last 4 years at Nice is just 39%. He looks very much like an average manager in decline. Nobody else wants him so he'll be cheap and prepared to take orders from Reed.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_Ligue_1

 

Mauricio's win percentage in two years here was 38%, so not too big a concern. Nice aren't a big club expected to ride high in the French league so 39% seems decent.

MOSaint

MOSaint

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Puell had one good season as a manager, with Monaco in 1999/2000, but hasn't won anything for 16 years. His win percentage in the last 4 years at Nice is just 39%. He looks very much like an average manager in decline. Nobody else wants him so he'll be cheap and prepared to take orders from Reed.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_Ligue_1

 

So average he led Nice to their two best finishes in 40 years on a shoestring budget, achieved Lyon's best cl finish and secured several European qualifications with Lille.

Shance

Shance

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Nice. Cheers for the free money. Was really starting to doubt my friend seeing as though h'd told me that Koeman was going to sign an extension and then that Puel was a serious contender before his name went to the back of the cue it seemed.

david in sweden

david in sweden

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If it is to be Puel (?)...then expect him to bring one of ....Kuziello, Mendy or J-M Seri with him (from Nice).

 

Every manager likes to have one or two of his " own " players with him when moving to a new club. Pardew, Adkins, Pochettino (ouch!) ...and Koeman all did.

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