ecurnew02 Posted 5 October, 2022 Share Posted 5 October, 2022 Assuming Ankersen is calling the shots on Ralph’s situation I would assume we do have a list of potential targets but at the moment haven’t stepped up interest in anyone. That would follow suit with the Athletic article saying we are keeping relationships with potential managers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 I think we do have a list. I can’t imagine it ever being the likes of your Sam Alladyce, Sean Dyche, Gary Megson, Alan Pardew, Nigel Pearson type managers. It’ll be a list totally obscure much like Poch was when he came here. They’ve probably had a shortlist for a while. Probably someone with enough experience but also experience primarily with younger players. Equally I can’t imagine SR would willingly tell The Athletic their list etc. Pinch of salt and all that. 😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 If it's anything like their list of potential strikers they'd have liked to have brought in, Ralph could be here for ages. 🙂 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brissysaint Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 I would’ve thought any sensible top division club would always have a ‘list’ of managers that they follow? Just like scouting players and coaches. regardless I won’t have heard of them coz I’ve never really cared about other teams managers but I will be very excited and optimistic after his first press interview when he tells us what a big club we are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 10 hours ago, Turkish said: Either the club are briefing the press which is a bit of a shitty thing to to do or there is a leak in the camp trying to cause problems. All this stuff about Ralph not having a relationship with the players recently suggests the latter Could be one of the back room staff coveting the 'top job'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Lopetegui now available - sacked last night by Sevilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 6 minutes ago, Midfield_General said: Lopetegui now available - sacked last night by Sevilla Wolves #1 target apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Bo Svensson seems the most #Saintsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 10 hours ago, Pilchards said: Wow your certainly in the loop with the Saints news. Selles is the ex female tennis player right? So she's a man now? 😘 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 8 hours ago, ecurnew02 said: Assuming Ankersen is calling the shots on Ralph’s situation I would assume we do have a list of potential targets but at the moment haven’t stepped up interest in anyone. That would follow suit with the Athletic article saying we are keeping relationships with potential managers If Ankersen has a list then hope they are attainable targets who we’ve already sounded out. Under previous management the list has taken weeks to sort itself, before eventually stumbling across someone (who’d always been our number one choice) after presumably other talks had broken down. Am fearing we still have some Les DNA in our management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 48 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Bo Svensson seems the most #Saintsy Can’t say I know much about him, but a little read from what I could find on Google and I tend to agree. I don’t think it would be a huge shift from how Ralph (at his best) had us playing and likes a back 3, which we’ve tried a few times this season. If I’m honest, I think it’ll be Steve Cooper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 46 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Bo Svensson seems the most #Saintsy Except he’s currently in a job. Hopefully SR will break that mould. Poch aside (which won’t happen), Svensson from what I’ve read, or Frank (who I can’t see leaving Brentford for us) would probably be the most ambitious choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Dman said: If I’m honest, I think it’ll be Steve Cooper. Might depend who is casting the final vote, if it’s Crocker or Semmens then Cooper would fit their bill. If it’s SR, they might show more ambition. I wouldn’t be overjoyed with Cooper. Cracking job last season and was popular at Swansea. But it feels a bit like Adkins going to Reading, where he couldn’t recreate his time with us there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 9 minutes ago, Badger said: Might depend who is casting the final vote, if it’s Crocker or Semmens then Cooper would fit their bill. If it’s SR, they might show more ambition. I wouldn’t be overjoyed with Cooper. Cracking job last season and was popular at Swansea. But it feels a bit like Adkins going to Reading, where he couldn’t recreate his time with us there. Agree - can’t say Cooper fills me with any glee whatsoever, but who knows he could be the next best thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsweet87 Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 23 minutes ago, Badger said: If Ankersen has a list then hope they are attainable targets who we’ve already sounded out. Under previous management the list has taken weeks to sort itself, before eventually stumbling across someone (who’d always been our number one choice) after presumably other talks had broken down. Am fearing we still have some Les DNA in our management. This is the important bit. It's all well and good having a list - but if none of them are interested or available then it's a bit pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Of the current names, Bo Svennson or Thomas Frank seem the most Sport Republic, and would be happy with either, particularly Frank (just as I know more about him and been impressed)! Probably be neither! Poch would be the most ambitious, but highly unlikely, and then Cooper I'm not 100% on, mostly due to Forest's insane spending over the summer - did he not tell them it wasnt a great idea to just buy 2 new teams of random players?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 6 October, 2022 Author Share Posted 6 October, 2022 1 minute ago, disconnect said: Of the current names, Bo Svennson or Thomas Frank seem the most Sport Republic, and would be happy with either, particularly Frank (just as I know more about him and been impressed)! Probably be neither! Poch would be the most ambitious, but highly unlikely, and then Cooper I'm not 100% on, mostly due to Forest's insane spending over the summer - did he not tell them it wasnt a great idea to just buy 2 new teams of random players?! I honestly don't think he got a say. The days where managers had anything more than "making suggestions" involvement in transfers are long gone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said: Agree - can’t say Cooper fills me with any glee whatsoever, but who knows he could be the next best thing. Proven track record of working with Younger players, generally been a success anywhere he’s been and should we go down, he’s about as good as we’ll get in the championship. seems a no brainier to me if I’m honest. I dont know if he’s the man to keep us up, but he’s certainly the man to bring us back. Edited 6 October, 2022 by Dman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 6 October, 2022 Author Share Posted 6 October, 2022 17 minutes ago, Dman said: Proven track record of working with Younger players, generally been a success anywhere he’s been and should we go down, he’s about as good as we’ll get in the championship. seems a no brainier to me if I’m honest. I dont know if he’s the man to keep us up, but he’s certainly the man to bring us back. And I thought I was pessimistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 23 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: I honestly don't think he got a say. The days where managers had anything more than "making suggestions" involvement in transfers are long gone. Totally agree, yet some have been quick to say Ralph now has ‘his team’. Unfortunately Ralph has had to work with the playing squad assembled for him (including the rubbish that was left) and the back room team he’s been given. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: And I thought I was pessimistic! Not really, who knows if a new manager we bring in will keep us up. Unless we’re going for a Big Sam/ Dyce type (not going to happen), there’s a risk with any manager we bring in. Cooper, at the very least, has proven his ability and should the worse happen be perfect should we drop. FWIW, I think he’d do alright here. I think there’s a question mark over anyone we bring in if they can keep us up. I’d stick Frank in the same bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dman said: Not really, who knows if a new manager we bring in will keep us up. Unless we’re going for a Big Sam/ Dyce type (not going to happen), there’s a risk with any manager we bring in. Cooper, at the very least, has proven his ability and should the worse happen be perfect should we drop. FWIW, I think he’d do alright here. I think there’s a question mark over anyone we bring in if they can keep us up. I’d stick Frank in the same bracket. Agreed. I think we're waiting for him to get the chop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 6 October, 2022 Author Share Posted 6 October, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dman said: Not really, who knows if a new manager we bring in will keep us up. Unless we’re going for a Big Sam/ Dyce type (not going to happen), there’s a risk with any manager we bring in. Cooper, at the very least, has proven his ability and should the worse happen be perfect should we drop. FWIW, I think he’d do alright here. I think there’s a question mark over anyone we bring in if they can keep us up. I’d stick Frank in the same bracket. I'm not disagreeing with regard to Cooper, I think he's done brilliantly wherever he's been but the way you worded it made it sound like you'd just assumed we were going down. My comment was tongue in cheek tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Just now, Bad Wolf said: I'm not disagreeing with regard to Cooper, I think he's done brilliantly wherever he's been but the way you worded it made it sound like you'd just assumed we were going down. My comment was tongue in cheek tbh In fairness, I think there’s a good chance we will go down. I just don’t think we have enough firepower going forward, regardless of who comes in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/04/nottingham-forest-rafael-benitez-steve-cooper-job-manager Think this will be a domino thing (no, not pizzas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 41 minutes ago, Dman said: Proven track record of working with Younger players, generally been a success anywhere he’s been and should we go down, he’s about as good as we’ll get in the championship. seems a no brainier to me if I’m honest. I dont know if he’s the man to keep us up, but he’s certainly the man to bring us If Cooper is deemed surplus to requirements at Forest, I don't think we should be going near him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: If Cooper is deemed surplus to requirements at Forest, I don't think we should be going near him. Forest, the same side who signed about 28 players in the summer just throwing money with no real strategy and still ended up with Steve Cook at CB. I wouldn’t be judging anyone on that shit show of a club, the owner is clearly a crack pot. Edited 6 October, 2022 by Dman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 betting suspended on Ralph leaving next, i read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 16 minutes ago, DT said: Agreed. I think we're waiting for him to get the chop. Sad indictment of our management, their ambition, and status as a club if we’re waiting on a manager to get the sack at Forest. That might be the Crocker/Semmens choice but I’m expecting SR to be more involved in the selection. 4 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: If Cooper is deemed surplus to requirements at Forest, I don't think we should be going near him. Despite my comment above, getting the boot somewhere else doesn’t mean it won’t work here, ie WGS, and Poch as prime examples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Badger said: Sad indictment of our management, their ambition, and status as a club if we’re waiting on a manager to get the sack at Forest. That might be the Crocker/Semmens choice but I’m expecting SR to be more involved in the selection. Despite my comment above, getting the boot somewhere else doesn’t mean it won’t work here, ie WGS, and Poch as prime examples Not really… a manager we rate, highly; is on the brink of the sack at another club (ran by a crack pot). If he’s our preferred option, Why would we approach them having to pay compensation when he’ll likely be sacked come next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Julen Lopetegui? Just chucking him out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Master Bates said: Julen Lopetegui? Just chucking him out there Going to Wolves. I see Sampaoli is likely to be going to Sevilla too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Saint Garrett said: Going to Wolves. I see Sampaoli is likely to be going to Sevilla too. Have you heard any names or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Put some money down show some ambition and try for either. Tuchel , Frank or Poch Sell them the project ! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 If we sack Ralph my hunch is that SR will appoint another foreign manager. Don't believe Cooper will be considered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 12 hours ago, Pilchards said: Wow your certainly in the loop with the Saints news. Selles is the ex female tennis player right? She should fit our style perfectly, she was great as Inspector Clouseau. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 13 minutes ago, saintant said: If we sack Ralph my hunch is that SR will appoint another foreign manager. Don't believe Cooper will be considered. Let's hope Cooper isn't considered, shows zero ambition whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 13 minutes ago, Wurzel said: She should fit our style perfectly, she was great as Inspector Clouseau. Sellers, Wurrrrrrrrrrrzel, Sellers…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: Let's hope Cooper isn't considered, shows zero ambition whatsoever. Given the right tools, he’ll be a top manager. He suits us down the ground in terms of what we’re looking to achieve. I suspect a few probably would have said the same about Potter a few seasons back… Edited 6 October, 2022 by Dman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dman said: Given the right tools, he’ll be a top manager. He suits us down the ground in terms of what we’re looking to achieve. I suspect a few probably would have said the same about Potter a few seasons back… I’m trying to understand Forest transfer activity this season. Was it Cooper demanding 25 players or was it done above his head? Nobody should buy three lefts back in one transfer window, very stupid indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Pilchards said: I’m trying to understand Forest transfer activity this season. Was it Cooper demanding 25 players or was it done above his head? Nobody should buy three lefts back in one transfer window, very stupid indeed! "Kids in a Toyshop" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 26 minutes ago, Dman said: Given the right tools, he’ll be a top manager. Might be a waste if his time coming to us then, unless you are referring to the upper management as tools in which case this takes on a different perspective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Bodo/Glimt are playing Arsenal tonight, good opportunity to sound our Knutsen while he's in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 What's wrong with Pep Guardiola? Nobody seems to be mentioning him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 1 minute ago, Piran said: What's wrong with Pep Guardiola? Nobody seems to be mentioning him... Too old. Plus Only won the league 4 years out of 5 and never won the champions league at city despite spending billions. Could get Jesus peforming look how well he’s doing at Arsenal. Doesn’t use young players enough, look how many he’s sold too cheaply. Guy is a fraud with a large cheque book 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 (edited) So let’s get this right: Forest sign lots of players (too many), probably not the managers choice, poor results… but it’s not the managers fault… To many, Saints buy several players (but not a striker).. possibly not the managers choice , poor results (over a longer period granted) and it is all Ralph’s fault. Is this Mongboard logic and critical thinking at its best ? (Okay, accept other factors to consider, but these are two strands of argument flagged up as central to the case of both Cooper and Ralph) Edited 6 October, 2022 by Badger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 (edited) I'd actually love Poch to return... Can't get away from that. He's available, he's being linked with premier league jobs (lately villa), and we have young players that fit his style of play. Plus we can whip out the old "we signed pochettino" chant. I do realise it isn't happening. But i'd still love it. Edited 6 October, 2022 by Saint86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Saint86 said: I'd actually love Poch to return... Can't get away from that. He's available, he's being linked with premier league jobs (lately villa), and we have young players that fit his style of play. Plus we can whip out the old "we signed pochettino" chant. I do realise it isn't happening. But i'd still love it. Can’t see it in a month of Sundays. He sees himself at the top table now not scurrying around for the crumbs. Only way we might entice him is if he’s really bored at home and fancies a bit of a laugh until the end of the season, by which time Conti may have blown a fuse too many and fallen out with everyone at spurs. but not worth thinking about it. Edited 6 October, 2022 by Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Cooper would be great for us. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 6 October, 2022 Share Posted 6 October, 2022 Flemming Pedersen? Has got Nordsjaelland to the top of the Danish Superliga with a very young team. Was briefly at Brentford in 2016. Has a philosophy which would fit at Saints https://www.itsjustasport.com/articles/2020/1/2/flemmingpedersen https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/welcome-fc-nordsjaelland-youngest-team-europe-football-revolution-1891156 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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