Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Leslie Mark Hughes. Ah yes, I'd forgotten Mark was his middle name. Cunning from Reed! When the fanbase asks for Les to be removed, he can fire Hughes instead...
Trader Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Got no problem with Hughes, given the position we are in. I don't think there are many better options out there, that would come to us right now. But on the bright side, he does do a nice windsor knot.
DrunkenSaint Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I would like to see Graham Potter given a chance. Done well in Sweden, plays a similar style to Klopp in counter attacking and pressing football, he's young and English and played at saints for a bit. Problem is that we would have to pay compensation which we never seem to do so it will probably be Hughes who I cant stand.
Toussaint Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Ditto and it looks pretty certain it will be him. Groan!
tajjuk Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Hughes would be underwhelming, seems to me as quite old school manager, does just about enough with his teams without ever really over performing and eventually just trails off without much progress.
aintforever Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I would like to see Graham Potter given a chance. Done well in Sweden, plays a similar style to Klopp in counter attacking and pressing football, he's young and English and played at saints for a bit. Problem is that we would have to pay compensation which we never seem to do so it will probably be Hughes who I cant stand. Long term I would tend to agree but can't see him walking into the current sh!t storm and stop us getting relegated.
Chez Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I would like to see Graham Potter given a chance. Done well in Sweden, plays a similar style to Klopp in counter attacking and pressing football, he's young and English and played at saints for a bit. Problem is that we would have to pay compensation which we never seem to do so it will probably be Hughes who I cant stand. his compensation would be bobbins, but I think having uprooted his family to Sweden many years ago and subsequently having built a great life out there, they may be reluctant to uproot again and leave it all behind.
Super_Uwe Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Potter's story is immense, but you have to understand he has built that club up from the ground. He has been given the time to do things his way and he has embraced a whole new country, culture and language. I don't think for one second he would be given the time at a Premier League club - yet. For me I think his best chance will be to do something like Sean Dyche; establish himself in the Championship, hopefully secure promotion and then stamp his authority.
ooh it's a corner Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Come on Les, pull the magic rabbit from the hat. Get Thomas Tuchel in and surprise the whole world. Whatever you do, don't; a) Give it to Kelvin Davis/Francis Benali/Matt Le Tissier or anyone else with a sentimental history with the club b) Give it to Harry Redknapp, coz he will do it for free for the rest of the season (with a big bonus if he keeps 'em up) c) Give it to the cheapest option available. d) Give it to someone who cannot stand up to you or the rest of the Board. We need balance and wise governance, not the Les and Ralph show. thank you
The9 Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Got no problem with Hughes, given the position we are in. I don't think there are many better options out there, that would come to us right now. We've got one of the top 30 incomes in world football, there are a lot more than 30 managers better than Hughes.
Mr X Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 It will be Hughes 100% he fits all of Reeds criteria unfortunately for us Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
The9 Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 his compensation would be bobbins, but I think having uprooted his family to Sweden many years ago and subsequently having built a great life out there, they may be reluctant to uproot again and leave it all behind. For a six month Premier League management career before Saints fans decide he's boring and negative and was a rubbish player and they want Europe now, etc.
The9 Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 It will be Hughes 100% he fits all of Reeds criteria unfortunately for us He's FAR too argumentative to be the yes-man we've recently insisted on.
Batman Posted 13 March, 2018 Author Posted 13 March, 2018 I Hear Puel might become available soon Why? He is the greatest world class manager ever to grace our stadium
the saint in winchester Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 It will be Hughes 100% he fits all of Reeds criteria unfortunately for us Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk If so, this is a bit of a coronation. Only interviewing one candidate to see if the shoe fits, it seems.
hypochondriac Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 If so, this is a bit of a coronation. Only interviewing one candidate to see if the shoe fits, it seems. It seems? You have no idea!
OldNick Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Why? He is the greatest world class manager ever to grace our stadiumwell I much prefer him to return than Hughes be our new man
inoffthepost Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I know this is 'out there', and I very much doubt it would be well received here BUT, if anyone has watched Gary Johnson's Bristol City team in the League Cup this season, he has them playing great football, based on Guardiola's coaching style. Okay he doesn't have Premier League experience, and I wonder whether our players would give him the time of day, bearing in mind he wasn't a top player nor a 'known' manager but, with the same inertia that Pochettino injected when he arrived I think he'd be a good option.
S-Clarke Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I know this is 'out there', and I very much doubt it would be well received here BUT, if anyone has watched Gary Johnson's Bristol City team in the League Cup this season, he has them playing great football, based on Guardiola's coaching style. Okay he doesn't have Premier League experience, and I wonder whether our players would give him the time of day, bearing in mind he wasn't a top player nor a 'known' manager but, with the same inertia that Pochettino injected when he arrived I think he'd be a good option. Do you mean Lee Johnson? Decent young manager, but his side have fallen away massivley since their Man Utd herroics. We're also not going to get a manager who is currently in a job.
Batman Posted 13 March, 2018 Author Posted 13 March, 2018 well I much prefer him to return than Hughes be our new man I'd much prefer pochettino myself
inoffthepost Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 That'll be two errors then, on my part. See definition of 'inertia' (I'm clearly having an off day).
Dark Munster Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 You will all be surprised when an ex Saints manager walks back in. Yes, I'd be surprised, and delighted, if Pearson walks back in.
Saint Albert Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Sinisa Mihajlovic has been contacted if Saints can’t come to terms with Hughes, according to this... https://www.football-italia.net/118466/southampton-contact-mihajlovic
hypochondriac Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Sinisa Mihajlovic has been contacted if Saints can’t come to terms with Hughes, according to this... https://www.football-italia.net/118466/southampton-contact-mihajlovic Well that would completely contradict the reports of looking for Premier League experience.
Dalek2003 Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Yes, I'd be surprised, and delighted, if Pearson walks back in. could be....
monosaint Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I wouldn't underestimate their stupidity given how they have approached the last two January transfer windows. Fair point. I always see the positives in everything.
SFC-TID! Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Something happening at the training ground right now. Total lockdown. No names yet.
Raging Bull Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Something happening at the training ground right now. Total lockdown. No names yet. Some attacking football??
SuperSAINT Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 It will be Hughes 100% he fits all of Reeds criteria unfortunately for us Not sure he does really. He's not really a tracksuit style coach. (They do share a first name though).
John B Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I still think we will be going down the pressure is going to tell in the end. No easy games left 3 home 5 away . I Need counselling because usually I am quite positive
Wade Garrett Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Looks like Sky closed their book on it, and Hughes is odds-on elsewhere. Would be surprised if he wasn't appointed.
Dellman Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Got no problem with Hughes, given the position we are in. I don't think there are many better options out there, that would come to us right now. Unfortunately this is true which is why he should have been sacked earlier when there was more choice and a transfer window as well; the timing has been a shambles
davefizzy14 Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 So do any of the ITKers know if anyone else has been interviewed for the job?
ART Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Knowing where Ralph has been and coming back from may be the biggest hint as to who's in line for the managers job. Was he in China? AVB , Sven Was he in the States? Klinsmann, Viera Was he in Canada? Bradley?? Where else? Any guesses?
kjurwi Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Knowing where Ralph has been and coming back from may be the biggest hint as to who's in line for the managers job. Was he in China? AVB , Sven Was he in the States? Klinsmann, Viera Was he in Canada? Bradley?? Where else? Any guesses? Was he in Sweden? Potter.
whelk Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 It’s Hughes https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/03/13/mark-hughes-favourite-southampton-job-aftermauricio-pellegrino/
OldNick Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Knowing where Ralph has been and coming back from may be the biggest hint as to who's in line for the managers job. Was he in China? AVB , Sven Was he in the States? Klinsmann, Viera Was he in Canada? Bradley Where else? Any guesses?Pontypool by the look of it
Baird of the land Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 WOuld sum up saints if they finally sacked Pellegrino only to replace him with the appalling Hughes. Worse still is the thought he’ll likely linger even if he got us relegated. Hoping bookies know nothing & club have a much better option up their sleeve.
tisspahars Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 You can still get 4/5 on Hughes on Betfair which suggests it MAY not be as cut and dried as it appears.
hypochondriac Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 WOuld sum up saints if they finally sacked Pellegrino only to replace him with the appalling Hughes. Worse still is the thought he’ll likely linger even if he got us relegated. Hoping bookies know nothing & club have a much better option up their sleeve.Appalling! Christ. Have you been watching saints this season?
CB Fry Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 We've done well if we only sign Hughes for the rest of the season.
SKD Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Deal to end of season works well for all involved if you ask me. He should have enough to keep us up, pretty happy, could be worse.
S-Clarke Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I'd be surprised if it's an interim deal, but would be an amazing outcome in our situation..!
beatlesaint Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 I'd be surprised if it's an interim deal, but would be an amazing outcome in our situation..! Why ? Look at it from Hughes point of view. Why would he want to tie himself to a Championship club if the worst happens. Think it’s the best deal for both sides
Baird of the land Posted 13 March, 2018 Posted 13 March, 2018 Appalling! Christ. Have you been watching saints this season? Yes I have. What’s comical is that we appear to be after a manager who has performed poorer than Pellegrino this season in league and FA Cup. Next we’ll find out Pardew is their second choice because he is doing such a fantastic job at wba.
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