Meet the Ralphs event - Thursday

[georgeismyname]

Anyone apply for this/heard anything more?

 

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2019-01-08/meet-ralph-krueger-and-ralph-hasenhuttl-at-southampton-fan-event

[Cabbage_Face]

Excellent, we can get some real answers from them both.

[Pilchards]

If you had a choice of joining a queue to meet the Ralph of your choice then I would say one would go round the block 10 times while the other would have none.

[Secret Site Agent]

Ralph squared

[trousers]

Anyone apply for this/heard anything more?

 

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2019-01-08/meet-ralph-krueger-and-ralph-hasenhuttl-at-southampton-fan-event

 

Weren't we 'promised' three fully fledged fan forums this season by Mr Kruger? This one sounds more informal and smaller than the usual forum (audience of 100 compared to usual 400 and doesn't seem to being covered live on BBC Radio Solent, for example).

 

Hey ho... better than nowt I guess.

[jasoneuelllfanclub]

I got an email today inviting me to the fan event.

 

Stadium expansion and cost of a pint high on my agenda

 

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[northam soul]

What happened to the five pledges now known as the not so famous five.

[shurlock]

Inspired by the Les and Wes event that was cancelled due to lack of demand.

 

Sounds like a good one.

[Miltonaggro]

If they were serious about this they would get Ralph Malph to host it.

[Breakfast@Shipperley's]

I just found out from a friend who works for a company who design stadium hospitality 'services' (I.e. they recently redesigned all the new restaurants, lounges, boxes at the Etihad) that Saints were tendering for a big ticket revamp of hospitality at St Mary's . However, post the Hughes departure we've cancelled the RfP - and it's commonly understood this is becuase the budget for it walked out the door with Hughes.

 

Not that surprising, but frustrates me that so much of our budget (be it for players, infrastructure etc) exits the club when poorly recruited managers, players and coaches do. If we have ambitions to really compete (on the pitch, the hospitality can come later) we just cannot be as wasteful as we have been over the last 2-3 years. The club directors have regularly spoken about due dilligence of signings and Managers but I simply don't buy it - Carillo being to most obvious evidence to the contrary.

 

Anway, thought this snippet might be of interest to some on here - especially with Ralph K set to no doubt bring up the 'successful commercial development' of the club at the meeting on Thursday.

[Dark Munster]

I just found out from a friend who works for a company who design stadium hospitality 'services' (I.e. they recently redesigned all the new restaurants, lounges, boxes at the Etihad) that Saints were tendering for a big ticket revamp of hospitality at St Mary's . However, post the Hughes departure we've cancelled the RfP - and it's commonly understood this is becuase the budget for it walked out the door with Hughes.

 

Not that surprising, but frustrates me that so much of our budget (be it for players, infrastructure etc) exits the club when poorly recruited managers, players and coaches do. If we have ambitions to really compete (on the pitch, the hospitality can come later) we just cannot be as wasteful as we have been over the last 2-3 years. The club directors have regularly spoken about due dilligence of signings and Managers but I simply don't buy it - Carillo being to most obvious evidence to the contrary.

 

Anway, thought this snippet might be of interest to some on here - especially with Ralph K set to no doubt bring up the 'successful commercial development' of the club at the meeting on Thursday.

Yes, an interesting snippet. Cheers.

[Give it to Ron]

I just found out from a friend who works for a company who design stadium hospitality 'services' (I.e. they recently redesigned all the new restaurants, lounges, boxes at the Etihad) that Saints were tendering for a big ticket revamp of hospitality at St Mary's . However, post the Hughes departure we've cancelled the RfP - and it's commonly understood this is becuase the budget for it walked out the door with Hughes.

 

Not that surprising, but frustrates me that so much of our budget (be it for players, infrastructure etc) exits the club when poorly recruited managers, players and coaches do. If we have ambitions to really compete (on the pitch, the hospitality can come later) we just cannot be as wasteful as we have been over the last 2-3 years. The club directors have regularly spoken about due dilligence of signings and Managers but I simply don't buy it - Carillo being to most obvious evidence to the contrary.

 

Anway, thought this snippet might be of interest to some on here - especially with Ralph K set to no doubt bring up the 'successful commercial development' of the club at the meeting on Thursday.

Ties in with that ridiculous poor taste survey they sent a few months ago about matchday experience and paying more.

 

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[spyinthesky]

I dont have a problem with the club looking at hospitality but it must be low down the priority well below trying to give fans the opportunity to watch a decent game of football at SMS which has been denied us since Koemans departure.

The original 47 hospitality boxes have now been reduced to 43 and it seems only a handful are taken by fee payers -at approx £40k a pop who would see the value in this?

Apparently Wesley Hoedt did as his name is on one of the boxes (along with one next door) taken up by Charlie Austin

Gone are the days when Saints would earn over £2m a year from hospitality

[Golden Balls]

Like how they ask you which questions you’d like to ask. Anyone planning on asking something difficult doesn’t get a ticket.

 

 

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[jasoneuelllfanclub]

Enjoyable evening. Free bar and nibbles.

 

Highlights

 

Some injuries due to new style of play. Obafemi doesn't look after himself. Needs to be more professional.

 

Some targets in mind for this window but they have to be for the long term.

 

Summer will see overhaul of squad to get us back to where we were ie Europe

 

PEH on radar of elite clubs in Europe due to his development. That is the model we are reverting back towards. Buy cheap, develop into top players who end up at elite clubs.

 

Ralph H likes Slattery. Thinks he most advanced in his development. Likes Valery but needs to improve heading. Obafemi another rough diamond.

 

Ralph K and Toby Steele reiterated about owner allowing all money made by club on transfers and operations to go back into playing squad. No money being taken out by Gao.

 

South car park to become fan zone on match days subject to council approval. Maybe in Spring or start of next season.

 

Long term vision is to use old gas works site to be a fan village/zone. Council keen for site to benefit club rather than Sell to property developers. 3-5 years away from happening.

 

Due diligence on Gao was done by external agency not club directly.

 

Club actively exploring ways to move away fans as they acknowledge it gives away team advantage by increased atmosphere for away team. All subject to police and council approval.

 

Ralph H says we are better defensively with 5 at back but not effective in attack as no pressure up top of field. Whereas more effective going forward with a back 4 but not organised enough in defence. Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

On the whole positive outlook I think. Seems to be good synergy between both Ralph's but I guess he hasn't had a complete transfer window with club yet so time will tell.

 

 

 

 

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[SuperSAINT]

Enjoyable evening. Free bar and nibbles.

 

Highlights

 

Some injuries due to new style of play. Obafemi doesn't look after himself. Needs to be more professional.

 

Some targets in mind for this window but they have to be for the long term.

 

Summer will see overhaul of squad to get us back to where we were ie Europe

 

PEH on radar of elite clubs in Europe due to his development. That is the model we are reverting back towards. Buy cheap, develop into top players who end up at elite clubs.

 

Ralph H likes Slattery. Thinks he most advanced in his development. Likes Valery but needs to improve heading. Obafemi another rough diamond.

 

Ralph K and Toby Steele reiterated about owner allowing all money made by club on transfers and operations to go back into playing squad. No money being taken out by Gao.

 

South car park to become fan zone on match days subject to council approval. Maybe in Spring or start of next season.

 

Long term vision is to use old gas works site to be a fan village/zone. Council keen for site to benefit club rather than Sell to property developers. 3-5 years away from happening.

 

Due diligence on Gao was done by external agency not club directly.

 

Club actively exploring ways to move away fans as they acknowledge it gives away team advantage by increased atmosphere for away team. All subject to police and council approval.

 

Ralph H says we are better defensively with 5 at back but not effective in attack as no pressure up top of field. Whereas more effective going forward with a back 4 but not organised enough in defence. Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

On the whole positive outlook I think. Seems to be good synergy between both Ralph's but I guess he hasn't had a complete transfer window with club yet so time will tell.

 

Appreciate the review, mate. Thanks for writing it up.

[Suhari]

Enjoyable evening. Free bar and nibbles.

 

Highlights

 

Some injuries due to new style of play. Obafemi doesn't look after himself. Needs to be more professional.

 

Some targets in mind for this window but they have to be for the long term.

 

Summer will see overhaul of squad to get us back to where we were ie Europe

 

PEH on radar of elite clubs in Europe due to his development. That is the model we are reverting back towards. Buy cheap, develop into top players who end up at elite clubs.

 

Ralph H likes Slattery. Thinks he most advanced in his development. Likes Valery but needs to improve heading. Obafemi another rough diamond.

 

Ralph K and Toby Steele reiterated about owner allowing all money made by club on transfers and operations to go back into playing squad. No money being taken out by Gao.

 

South car park to become fan zone on match days subject to council approval. Maybe in Spring or start of next season.

 

Long term vision is to use old gas works site to be a fan village/zone. Council keen for site to benefit club rather than Sell to property developers. 3-5 years away from happening.

 

Due diligence on Gao was done by external agency not club directly.

 

Club actively exploring ways to move away fans as they acknowledge it gives away team advantage by increased atmosphere for away team. All subject to police and council approval.

 

Ralph H says we are better defensively with 5 at back but not effective in attack as no pressure up top of field. Whereas more effective going forward with a back 4 but not organised enough in defence. Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

On the whole positive outlook I think. Seems to be good synergy between both Ralph's but I guess he hasn't had a complete transfer window with club yet so time will tell.

 

 

 

 

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Appreciated!

[SuperSAINT]

Enjoyable evening. Free bar and nibbles.

 

Highlights

 

Some injuries due to new style of play. Obafemi doesn't look after himself. Needs to be more professional.

 

Some targets in mind for this window but they have to be for the long term.

 

Summer will see overhaul of squad to get us back to where we were ie Europe

 

PEH on radar of elite clubs in Europe due to his development. That is the model we are reverting back towards. Buy cheap, develop into top players who end up at elite clubs.

 

Ralph H likes Slattery. Thinks he most advanced in his development. Likes Valery but needs to improve heading. Obafemi another rough diamond.

 

Ralph K and Toby Steele reiterated about owner allowing all money made by club on transfers and operations to go back into playing squad. No money being taken out by Gao.

 

South car park to become fan zone on match days subject to council approval. Maybe in Spring or start of next season.

 

Long term vision is to use old gas works site to be a fan village/zone. Council keen for site to benefit club rather than Sell to property developers. 3-5 years away from happening.

 

Due diligence on Gao was done by external agency not club directly.

 

Club actively exploring ways to move away fans as they acknowledge it gives away team advantage by increased atmosphere for away team. All subject to police and council approval.

 

Ralph H says we are better defensively with 5 at back but not effective in attack as no pressure up top of field. Whereas more effective going forward with a back 4 but not organised enough in defence. Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

On the whole positive outlook I think. Seems to be good synergy between both Ralph's but I guess he hasn't had a complete transfer window with club yet so time will tell.

 

Isn't this massive news for MLG?

[beavis17]

Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

Hardly a glowing indictment of Romeu!

[shurlock]

Enjoyable evening. Free bar and nibbles.

 

Highlights

 

Some injuries due to new style of play. Obafemi doesn't look after himself. Needs to be more professional.

 

Some targets in mind for this window but they have to be for the long term.

 

Summer will see overhaul of squad to get us back to where we were ie Europe

 

PEH on radar of elite clubs in Europe due to his development. That is the model we are reverting back towards. Buy cheap, develop into top players who end up at elite clubs.

 

Ralph H likes Slattery. Thinks he most advanced in his development. Likes Valery but needs to improve heading. Obafemi another rough diamond.

 

Ralph K and Toby Steele reiterated about owner allowing all money made by club on transfers and operations to go back into playing squad. No money being taken out by Gao.

 

South car park to become fan zone on match days subject to council approval. Maybe in Spring or start of next season.

 

Long term vision is to use old gas works site to be a fan village/zone. Council keen for site to benefit club rather than Sell to property developers. 3-5 years away from happening.

 

Due diligence on Gao was done by external agency not club directly.

 

Club actively exploring ways to move away fans as they acknowledge it gives away team advantage by increased atmosphere for away team. All subject to police and council approval.

 

Ralph H says we are better defensively with 5 at back but not effective in attack as no pressure up top of field. Whereas more effective going forward with a back 4 but not organised enough in defence. Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

On the whole positive outlook I think. Seems to be good synergy between both Ralph's but I guess he hasn't had a complete transfer window with club yet so time will tell.

 

 

 

 

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Thanks for this. I like Ralph H even more. Comes across as a straight-talker who doesn’t patronise fans with clichés but offers just enough detail to keep us all happy.

[SuperSAINT]

Apparently full video of the event will be up on the OS tomorrow.

[Patrick Bateman]

Hardly a glowing indictment of Romeu!

 

I like him and he's a good player, but he isn't Morgan or Wanyama at their peaks for Saints.

[miserableoldgit]

Enjoyable evening. Free bar and nibbles.

 

Highlights

 

Some injuries due to new style of play. Obafemi doesn't look after himself. Needs to be more professional.

 

Some targets in mind for this window but they have to be for the long term.

 

Summer will see overhaul of squad to get us back to where we were ie Europe

 

PEH on radar of elite clubs in Europe due to his development. That is the model we are reverting back towards. Buy cheap, develop into top players who end up at elite clubs.

 

Ralph H likes Slattery. Thinks he most advanced in his development. Likes Valery but needs to improve heading. Obafemi another rough diamond.

 

Ralph K and Toby Steele reiterated about owner allowing all money made by club on transfers and operations to go back into playing squad. No money being taken out by Gao.

 

South car park to become fan zone on match days subject to council approval. Maybe in Spring or start of next season.

 

Long term vision is to use old gas works site to be a fan village/zone. Council keen for site to benefit club rather than Sell to property developers. 3-5 years away from happening.

 

Due diligence on Gao was done by external agency not club directly.

 

Club actively exploring ways to move away fans as they acknowledge it gives away team advantage by increased atmosphere for away team. All subject to police and council approval.

 

Ralph H says we are better defensively with 5 at back but not effective in attack as no pressure up top of field. Whereas more effective going forward with a back 4 but not organised enough in defence. Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

On the whole positive outlook I think. Seems to be good synergy between both Ralph's but I guess he hasn't had a complete transfer window with club yet so time will tell.

 

 

 

 

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Was that you sat at the long table at the back of the room with a notepad?

 

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[Saint-Armstrong]

Hardly a glowing indictment of Romeu!

 

Not sure indictment means what you think it means!

 

But agreed with Bateman above. He's good and tidy but he does make some very costly mistakes, gives away needless fouls and can definitely be improved upon.

 

Especially if, as seems to be stated in the summary (by Ralph H? or Ralph K?) that the ambition is to return to the top eight spots.

[pimpin4rizeal]

Enjoyable evening. Free bar and nibbles.

 

Highlights

 

Some injuries due to new style of play. Obafemi doesn't look after himself. Needs to be more professional.

 

Some targets in mind for this window but they have to be for the long term.

 

Summer will see overhaul of squad to get us back to where we were ie Europe

 

PEH on radar of elite clubs in Europe due to his development. That is the model we are reverting back towards. Buy cheap, develop into top players who end up at elite clubs.

 

Ralph H likes Slattery. Thinks he most advanced in his development. Likes Valery but needs to improve heading. Obafemi another rough diamond.

 

Ralph K and Toby Steele reiterated about owner allowing all money made by club on transfers and operations to go back into playing squad. No money being taken out by Gao.

 

South car park to become fan zone on match days subject to council approval. Maybe in Spring or start of next season.

 

Long term vision is to use old gas works site to be a fan village/zone. Council keen for site to benefit club rather than Sell to property developers. 3-5 years away from happening.

 

Due diligence on Gao was done by external agency not club directly.

 

Club actively exploring ways to move away fans as they acknowledge it gives away team advantage by increased atmosphere for away team. All subject to police and council approval.

 

Ralph H says we are better defensively with 5 at back but not effective in attack as no pressure up top of field. Whereas more effective going forward with a back 4 but not organised enough in defence. Lack quality in one on one situations when defending plus no fire fighter in front of back 4 to protect them.

 

On the whole positive outlook I think. Seems to be good synergy between both Ralph's but I guess he hasn't had a complete transfer window with club yet so time will tell.

 

 

 

 

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does that mean we are open to selling hojbjerg to a elite club ?

[Saints foreva]

does that mean we are open to selling hojbjerg to a elite club ?

 

Of course they are. Only way we'll be able to do any summer business is if we sell a few.

[Pamplemousse]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

 

It all sounds good, but some of this should have happened ages ago. I said in the summer Puel left that the squad needed a mass overhaul. Fan village sounds like a good idea, I know some won't like this but if it helps attract new supporters then it's all good. Also good that the city council appear to be actively working in support of the club.

 

I have no issue with Hojbjerg leaving (as long as we replace him well) and it'll happen eventually, but I'd rather we didn't sell to clubs in this country.

[beavis17]

Not sure indictment means what you think it means!

 

But agreed with Bateman above. He's good and tidy but he does make some very costly mistakes, gives away needless fouls and can definitely be improved upon.

 

Especially if, as seems to be stated in the summary (by Ralph H? or Ralph K?) that the ambition is to return to the top eight spots.

 

Meant endorsement... Long day!

[for_heaven's_Saint]

As with everything that comes out of the club, best to adopt a ‘believe it when I see it’ attitude I think.

[saintwbu]

No one picking up on that comment about Obafemi? Would expect an 18 year old being brought into the first team ranks to be desperate to do everything to get an edge and stay fit as it may define his career! Be interesting to know in what way he doesn't look after himself.

[pimpin4rizeal]

Of course they are. Only way we'll be able to do any summer business is if we sell a few.

 

trouble is thats what got us into the mess we are in now, sell the best players and the Poundland replacements don't come off, we were never gonna keep striking gold with the mane's and van dijks we bought cheap when replacing lovren and lallana etc..

[trousers]

[trousers]

First moan from me... who did the sound production on that video?

[Secret Site Agent]

I just found out from a friend who works for a company who design stadium hospitality 'services' (I.e. they recently redesigned all the new restaurants' date=' lounges, boxes at the Etihad) that Saints were tendering for a big ticket revamp of hospitality at St Mary's . However, post the Hughes departure we've cancelled the RfP - and it's commonly understood this is [b']becuase the budget for it walked out the door with Hughes.[/b] .

 

Not saying your friend is mistaken, but I can't see them allocating funds that will be in a 'Risk Pot' to other things. In business you have to have these contingencies in place, otherwise when they happen it impacts you hughly. That is why we have car and house insurance.

I do agree though that it would be nice if we didn't have to keep chucking around these paydays. If I don't perform and the company want rid, as long as they follow the Employment act, I am out the door WITHOUT a pay day, and so are most of you. Money we could, as suggested above, be put to better use.

[Pancake]

...otherwise when they happen it impacts you hughly.

 

Your post is 100% spot on, of course they have contingency funds put aside for that kind of thing. Your typo did make me laugh though, how apt.

[Cabbage_Face]

Why was that filmed on a potato?

[trousers]

Why was that filmed on a potato?

 

The recording equipment is fine. Its that they appear to have put a 3 year old on the sound mixing desk that's the issue. Tinpottery that Pompey would be proud of.

 

Anyway, enough grumbles from me....

[tajjuk]

Aside the Ralphs who are the other two guys?

 

Also thanks for the transcript.

[Cabbage_Face]

Having watched this, RH is such a good coach and manager.

[John B]

No one picking up on that comment about Obafemi? Would expect an 18 year old being brought into the first team ranks to be desperate to do everything to get an edge and stay fit as it may define his career! Be interesting to know in what way he doesn't look after himself.

 

He looks a little over weight to me

[ErwinK1961]

He looks a little over weight to me

 

Perhaps he shares the same Dominoes diet that Luke Shaw enjoyed between training sessions.

[Cabbage_Face]

Interesting comment after the Carillo and Boufal comment from Ralph

[Batman]

Interesting comment after the Carillo and Boufal comment from Ralph

 

what did he say?

[Cabbage_Face]

what did he say?

 

"I know these players." Along with a meh face

 

Although RK says "RH will take a look at them"

Edited 18 January, 2019 by Cabbage_Face

[hypochondriac]

Ralph H is seriously impressive. Gives so much confidence.

[hypochondriac]

Shame we had to listen to more dribbling cack from Ralph K though. Let's be honest our owner is a sh*t one.

[Secret Site Agent]

Your post is 100% spot on, of course they have contingency funds put aside for that kind of thing. Your typo did make me laugh though, how apt.

 

I thought it sounded better than Hughesly but not sure now.

[Saint Since '51]

He looks a little over weight to me

 

RH didn't say that Obafemi 'doesn't look after himself'.

 

He said that he didn't train professionally enough - I think he was referring to overall training, not just speed work; things like warming up and warming down professionally.

[Saint Since '51]

does that mean we are open to selling hojbjerg to a elite club ?

 

RH didn't say he was open to selling Hojbjerg.

 

Indeed, he said the opposite. He said he was open to building his team around him.

[Cabbage_Face]

Best question "Why don't we just sign 3 world class players"