Bad Wolf Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Enviable question. Yes or no? Poll please, mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 (edited) absolutely I do not believe he wanted to leave and sign a new deal. The great Saints spin-machine went into action to ensure we all hated him But now, his stock has fallen, He wont be getting that big job he wanted any time soon...maybe the Dutch national team? but yes, have him (with his team) back tomorrow Edited 5 November, 2017 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Enviable question. Yes or no? Poll please, mods? Right now, yes. But I don't know how he would've fared without Mane & Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 absolutely I do not believe he wanted to leave and sign a new deal. The great Saints spin-machine went into action to ensure we all hated him But now, his stock has fallen, He wont be getting that big job he wanted any time soon...maybe the Dutch national team? but yes, have him (with his team) back tomorrowIf they fell out about anything it was that Koeman did not want to sign a new deal and wanted to get to the following summer as a free man. We were never going to let that happen and quite rightly. He sacked his agent to force his move to Everton so I don't think it's fair to say he went there heartbroken and under protest after being torn away from his beloved Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 I think I probably would but I worry what any manager would do with the attacking - and i use that word loosely -options we have currently. You cant polish a turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 If they fell out about anything it was that Koeman did not want to sign a new deal and wanted to get to the following summer as a free man. We were never going to let that happen and quite rightly. He sacked his agent to force his move to Everton so I don't think it's fair to say he went there heartbroken and under protest after being torn away from his beloved Saints. This. He knew he had done as much as he could at saints and figured he could achieve something with Everton's millions. He wasn't driven out of saints he left quite happily for a nice big salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 The fact that this is a question is funny. Why isn’t there clamour for Pardew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No, just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 The fact that this is a question is funny. Why isn’t there clamour for Pardew? Have you not read the next manager thread? Pardew's name has come up a few times including one poster who claimed he knew and understood the club like he was some long term manager rather than being here for one season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No way...why go back?...we need to go all out to get a top notch manager. They are out there just need to splash a good wage deal and he will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Whether we would or would not is irrelevant. There is no way he or any of our previous managers, especially those who like to be in total control of team affairs, would work under Les Reed again. He fell out with all of them. If, howver, Reed retires on his 65th birthday next month, I'm sure he and many other of our former coaching, scouting and admin staff would consider working here again. I'm not sure the success we had when Koeman was our manager was largely down to him, however. The players signed by our former head of recruitment, Paul Mitchell, the man I would like to see replace Reed, were the real key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggs Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No, he didn't exactly light a fire under the Everton players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkgatesaint Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Simple answer would be "no" Whilst life under Koeman was good in the beginning he inherited a pretty good squad and then did not seem to build on it. Yes, we sold players, our better players but we had good youth players emerging to take their place and money to spend... something he had Everton and we all now know how that has worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No, He wouldn't have the players to repeat his previous tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 If what we've read is true then I suspect bridges have been burnt. The last thing we need now is a war of nerves between a CEO & manager, remember the Rupert - 'Arry relationship. Again from whats has been suggested, Koeman - though an improvement on MP no doubt - had some limitations highlighted whilst here such as aloof attitude, and disregard for younger players. Despite the good finishes we experienced some pretty lean runs under RK which some seem to have forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No way on earth it will ever happen he has burnt his bridges here, sad really as I'd have him back tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisi1992 Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Personally I would take him back, people keep saying he inherited a good squad, but in reality most of our first team players now were koemans signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No thanks and absurd to even suggest it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltashSaint Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Only if he brings Martina with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 I’d like to think there were better options out there but if i5 was a straight choice between what we have now and Koeman then yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 The only ex manager I'd welcome back is Nigel Adkins, and thats never going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Yes of course. He finished 7th and 6th and sold loads of his best players. Was wonderful for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy9143 Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 The only ex manager I'd welcome back is Nigel Adkins, and thats never going to happen. Hmmm...you wouldn't welcome Pochettino back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 The biggest shambles this season, even worse than us, is Everton. Woeful side, and people want to bring the manager who presided over that shambles back. No Pelle, no Mane, no Vic , no thanks. He wouldn’t cut it with this side. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 At the moment I'd welcome Dave Merrington back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Hmmm...you wouldn't welcome Pochettino back? I think he was talking about available ex managers Pardew, Adkins or Koeman. Unless you think we can tempt Poch back from Spurs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Did we bring Hoddle back? No. It won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No thanks, I remember the bad times too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 I absolutely would. He'd figure out a system that works with these players - most likely the three at the back he played when Pelle got injured, with Shane Long up top and Gabbiadini taking Manes place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow&blue Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Even Jose Morinho would struggle to get this current crop of **** playing well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Nah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 * I would welcome Koeman over Pellegrino though I would make sure he is not given the power to spend millions on transfers as he has done at Everton and I would insist he is significantly involved in developing a good strategy for the development of youth - not one that forces him to play unready younger players but also not one in which younger players are largely ignored. * The only other former manager I would particularly welcome back would be Pochettino - though that is never going to happen... >> Pardew was great in League One but has never been able to discover that at Premier League level and when things go wrong he gets down on himself and everyone else and it all falls apart. >> Adkins was great at Championship level but didn't cut it in the Premier League. >> Pearson was also better in the lower divisions than in the Premier League. OK... actually I might possibly welcome wee Gordon Strachan back too...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Would I ? Yes Will it happen ? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Even Jose Morinho would struggle to get this current crop of **** playing well....Seriously? The last manager got us to eighth and to a cup final with this "current crop". Since then we've added Lemina and Hoedt and last season's top scorer and a £50m CB back to fitness. I reckon Mourinho, as one of the greatest managers alive, could get this current crop playing perfectly well. As could lots of other managers who aren't multiple League and Champions League winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Yes, I recall Kelvin Davies speech on the pitch, it seemed the players wanted him to stay. If so that would be a great start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No. Burnt his bridges and was found out at Everton. Tadic would be off if Koeman returned. Some might see that as a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No. Just ****ing no. Have we all forgotten the dismal, clueless run of form over Christmas where we were **** and many were calling for his head? He was saved by Long hitting the best form of his career, starting with a 4-0 defeat of Arsenal........ Koeman can **** off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 No. Just ****ing no. Have we all forgotten the dismal, clueless run of form over Christmas where we were **** and many were calling for his head? He was saved by Long hitting the best form of his career, starting with a 4-0 defeat of Arsenal........ Koeman can **** off. Not keen then? Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 You can't reheat a soufflé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Not keen then? Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Nah. On the fence, me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Would I take Koeman back? No. Given the state of the league at that time and especially the first season when we were still in the top 3 in January (I think), he grossly under-achieved. Had he not we would have had what Leicester had or been much closer and been set up much better to kick on. I don't rate him as a manager; I did like the fact that he was a strict disciplinarian and he probably wouldn't play Redmond/Tadic/anyone else who was playing utterly ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Would I take Koeman back? No. Given the state of the league at that time and especially the first season when we were still in the top 3 in January (I think), he grossly under-achieved. Had he not we would have had what Leicester had or been much closer and been set up much better to kick on. I don't rate him as a manager; I did like the fact that he was a strict disciplinarian and he probably wouldn't play Redmond/Tadic/anyone else who was playing utterly ****.he was left with a squad that had lost a load of players. He did well to get a team together. IMO it was the board who failed us by not getting anyone in during the January transfer window to push on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 5 November, 2017 Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Yes, he was our best ever manager in the prem era, and almost got us CL footy... Then him and Les had a billy big balls falling out and this **** started... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 5 November, 2017 Author Share Posted 5 November, 2017 Yes, he was our best ever manager in the prem era, and almost got us CL footy... Then him and Les had a billy big balls falling out and this **** started... When did we nearly get CL football? :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 5 November, 2017 Author Share Posted 5 November, 2017 I think he was talking about available ex managers Pardew, Adkins or Koeman. Unless you think we can tempt Poch back from Spurs.... Has that ever happened? A manager poached by a club and then poached back again at a later time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 6 November, 2017 Share Posted 6 November, 2017 Im a bit old fashioned tbf, poch is probably one of the best managers in the world right now, but he still jumped ship as soon as a better offer came along, and had no scruples about being announced an hour after NA was shown the door. I stand by my own personal opinion. Anyone who walks out on Saints should never be considered again. (Ala Hoddle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 6 November, 2017 Share Posted 6 November, 2017 When did we nearly get CL football? :/ In his second season, we were 3 points off the top four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 6 November, 2017 Share Posted 6 November, 2017 Maybe. Would need to be a sensational PR effort first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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