bpsaint Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 Could you imagine the meltdown!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 Took Fulham to the Europa final. Get him in. Les probably would stop him bringing Ray Lewington with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 Don't bother. We'll be relegated by Xmas! A bit pessimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 A bit pessimistic. I would hang on for the end of season party but I'm always busy at Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints4Prem Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 Nottingham Forest have appointed Philippe Montanier as head coach I wonder if the previous favourite Marco Silva could be a surprise announcement for us? ( I have a bet on both him and Puel for the job but got Silva at much better odds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 People seriously think it's going to be someone other than Claude Puel.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 A bit pessimistic. Can somebody save this for posterity? Someone? Anyone? That brief moment in time when dalek suggested that someone else was being overly pessimistic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 (edited) Really!! Tongue. Cheek and all that kind of stuff. A little bit of adversity does bring out the worst in people. We will be fine! Edited 27 June, 2016 by Winnersaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamberwellSaint Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/27/southampton-close-to-appointing-claude-puel-as-new-manager No clear source here, but the writer doesn't usually just recycle rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/27/southampton-close-to-appointing-claude-puel-as-new-manager No clear source here, but the writer doesn't usually just recycle rumour. Bet he is now writing a story about the UK voting to leave the EU? He needs to work weekends to catch up with everyone else who has been reporting this for days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/27/southampton-close-to-appointing-claude-puel-as-new-manager No clear source here, but the writer doesn't usually just recycle rumour. The writer seems to be "Press Association". Which isn't a bad thing for its varacity. I will really try to be excited about this appointment but I don't think I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 I'm not excited but perhaps that's good to dampen the expectations then BOOM he stays for 4 years gets top 6 3/4 times with one top 4 finish and a FA cup win to boot. He does have a good record of purchasing and bringing though young talented players that is for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 27 June, 2016 Share Posted 27 June, 2016 Hatem Ben Arfa....is on his way too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 The writer seems to be "Press Association". Which isn't a bad thing for its varacity. I will really try to be excited about this appointment but I don't think I can. I'll just give him a fair crack of the whip and see what he does.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Hatem Ben Arfa....is on his way too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Ben Arfa on a free? What do we have to lose. If Puel has got him playing like a worldie, why not - he's got the talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 I would imagine given the options, Ben Arfa will be off to Seville!! Interesting to see if Remi, sorry Claude has any pulling power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 I would imagine given the options, Ben Arfa will be off to Seville!! Interesting to see if Remi, sorry Claude has any pulling power? The pulling power off managers is heavily over done lots of players move for opportunity and wages banging on about managers is something they save for their first club interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Hatem Ben Arfa....is on his way too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would like this happen - he has skills, is attack minded and can score. This would be our Mane replacement I guess. I hope it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Wouldn't he be more a JWP/Davis position, rather than a winger? One thing we have lacked for years, is an central midfielder who scores goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 At long last we can replace Belmadi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf28 Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 I would like this happen - he has skills, is attack minded and can score. This would be our Mane replacement I guess. I hope it happens. Wouldn't he be more a JWP/Davis position, rather than a winger? One thing we have lacked for years, is an central midfielder who scores goals. Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Alan Brazil just mentioned that he'd heard that Brendan was trying to get out of his Celtic contract to take the Saints job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Hatem Ben Arfa....is on his way too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not to Saints he isn't. Last I heard he's sitting by his phone waiting for a call from Emery to turn up and sign for PSG rather than Seville...who'll be the winner in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Alan Brazil just mentioned that he'd heard that Brendan was trying to get out of his Celtic contract to take the Saints job! I heard that too, it'd be hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Alan Brazil just mentioned that he'd heard that Brendan was trying to get out of his Celtic contract to take the Saints job! I'd take him over Puel. Would outclass Steve Bruce in managerial turncoatery. And may result in him being kneecapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Alan Brazil just mentioned that he'd heard that Brendan was trying to get out of his Celtic contract to take the Saints job! All of us in the Kingsland would have to wear sunglasses, due to those feckin teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 At long last we can replace Belmadi. Nah! That was Youssef Safri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 That would be the same Alan Brazil that said he knew that Osvaldo Ardilles was fronting a consortium to buy Saints and would take charge imminently.....the day before we were saved by the Liebherrs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Alan Brazil just mentioned that he'd heard that Brendan was trying to get out of his Celtic contract to take the Saints job! We are already Liverpools feeder club, we don't need to turn into their B team as well, what with Joe Allen being linked, now Rodgers, we'll be picking up Skrtel of them next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicrowavedGerbil Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Alan Brazil just mentioned that he'd heard that Brendan was trying to get out of his Celtic contract to take the Saints job! Brazil likes to pretend he knows ****, when in fact he knows **** all. It's Puel, and rumoured it could be announced today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 SOUTHAMPTON NEAR PUEL DEAL Talks remain ongoing between Southampton and the former Nice head coach Claude Puel as a deal to appoint him as successor to Ronald Koeman edges closer. An announcement confirming his arrival at St Mary’s will be made by the end of the week, according to Sky sources. The 54-year-old led unfancied Nice to within two points of Champions League in France last season and we understand that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger advised the Saints during the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 SOUTHAMPTON NEAR PUEL DEAL Talks remain ongoing between Southampton and the former Nice head coach Claude Puel as a deal to appoint him as successor to Ronald Koeman edges closer. An announcement confirming his arrival at St Mary’s will be made by the end of the week, according to Sky sources. The 54-year-old led unfancied Nice to within two points of Champions League in France last season and we understand that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger advised the Saints during the process. That last bit is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Very. Could we get Arsene involved in some way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Very. Could we get Arsene involved in some way? Just makes it easier to buy our players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Very. Could we get Arsene involved in some way? Nah, it just means we faxed him for a reference. Arsene confirmed he was only off sick 7 out 365 days a year and was late for work 3 times whilst he worked for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Could Arsene also advise about selling us Chambers and Ox-Chamberlain back? Not really sure what to think about this, must respect Wenger for his standing and achievement in the game, but at the same time there is his almost neglect of signing players in positions where he needs them. How is this taking so long though? He's not at any club so what is the hold up, I thought we interviewed him like a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 SOUTHAMPTON NEAR PUEL DEAL Talks remain ongoing between Southampton and the former Nice head coach Claude Puel as a deal to appoint him as successor to Ronald Koeman edges closer. An announcement confirming his arrival at St Mary’s will be made by the end of the week, according to Sky sources. The 54-year-old led unfancied Nice to within two points of Champions League in France last season and we understand that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger advised the Saints during the process. Hope we asked about Oxo at the same time - now that would give us all a lift - impossible dream I know but after last night straw clutching required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Nah, it just means we faxed him for a reference. Arsene confirmed he was only off sick 7 out 365 days a year and was late for work 3 times whilst he worked for him. when he was off sick, did his mum say he was a bit puely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Nah, it just means we faxed him for a reference. Arsene confirmed he was only off sick 7 out 365 days a year and was late for work 3 times whilst he worked for him. For your on-boarding process, you need; 1. Address history for the previous 20 years 2. Employment history since you were born 3. Your father's employment history 4. References from people who have worked with you in the last 20 years, but not anyone who is considered a friend 5. Your complete health records 6. Any history of operations 7. Security clearance and a CRB check, with complete criminal history 8. Identification of any relations that may or may not be Russian or have visited Russia. Failing delivery of those 8 items; 1. A chat with Wenger will suffice, by email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Why on earth are De Boer's odds coming in? Not anything significant but why would anyone bet on him now? Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Why on earth are De Boer's odds coming in? Not anything significant but why would anyone bet on him now? Crazy. Because some people will bet on anything thinking that they're smarter than the whole wide world. Perhaps they actually are. Puel hasn't been confirmed yet for a reason.....and whilst that limbo remains odds will change and bookies will rub their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Because some people will bet on anything thinking that they're smarter than the whole wide world. Perhaps they actually are. Puel hasn't been confirmed yet for a reason.....and whilst that limbo remains odds will change and bookies will rub their hands. When it comes to betting then, there must be some out there worse than me. And that's saying something! Bookies dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 When it comes to betting then, there must be some out there worse than me. And that's saying something! Bookies dream. Negociations seem to be ongoing, now to me that would say that one of the parties is playing hardball over some point or other. Perhaps it's the club on staff, perhaps it's Puel on Ben Arfa who can possibly know that isn't privvy to the details of the negociations. Puel is my experience gets his way on most things, if not he doesn't hang about in endless talks hoping that something will change. It should not be forgotten that he was all set to re-sign at Nice a month or so back, something displeased him there or attacted him elsewhere and he cut the parlies short in an instant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Soze Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Anyone else concerned this could be another Remi Garde?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGalpin Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 (edited) https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/27/southampton-close-to-appointing-claude-puel-as-new-manager No clear source here, but the writer doesn't usually just recycle rumour. I would think as it's the Press Association, that it most likely came from Simon Peach. Edited 28 June, 2016 by GGalpin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Anyone else concerned this could be another Remi Garde?? It's the lazy comparison to make (and I did it to ) but this Puel guy has done more than Garde in his managerial career. Also just about any manager you care to name would have done badly at the basket case of a club that is Villa. The whole set up at saints is far more supportive to give a manager here every chance of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Sammy lee has left apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 About time we got this over the line. We have lost VW and Mane (not unexpectedly), but need the manager in place to get any other players considering moving away back on board. If we go on to lose Pele, Long, Bertrand who's names have popped up in the media, we could end up in a sorry state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landford.saint Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Sammy lee has left apparently. Source .. Proof Or just rumour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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