M271 Posted 10 January, 2023 Share Posted 10 January, 2023 25 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said: So we’ve had the bloke credited for recruiting City’s youngsters, now the bloke credited for developing them… any chance we could get someone in to manage them? Maybe Pep would come to us for a bigger challenge!! He must be bored of such a lot of success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 1 hour ago, M271 said: Maybe Pep would come to us for a bigger challenge!! He must be bored of such a lot of success. And to add to the challenge, we get Jones in first to lose all the games right up until we need to win the rest to stay up, to make it interesting for Pep. It all makes more sense now. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 (edited) I would probably look at this appointment as more of an SR one, rather than a dedicated Southampton one. Sure, he'll have most influence on us as of today but they'll use him across their club portfolio when that builds. It does seem as if SR have an odd fetish with City it has to be said, but I think they're looking at their multi-club model and trying to put in similar foundations by recruiting people who are schooled in that environment. The elephant in the room in all of this is Jones though, it just doesn't line up with anything else they're doing. Edited 11 January, 2023 by S-Clarke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 8 hours ago, S-Clarke said: The elephant in the room in all of this is Jones though, it just doesn't line up with anything else they're doing. This is the part I'm most confused about. We sign Man City kids, various staff from City and then we employ Nathan Jones in the most important job for the first team - the figurehead for the club doing interviews before and after each match, the most direct influence on tactics, training, formation and substitutions, etc. - someone that they wouldn't even trust to hand out the bibs 😕 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beatlesaint Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 1 hour ago, Green said: This is the part I'm most confused about. We sign Man City kids, various staff from City and then we employ Nathan Jones in the most important job for the first team - the figurehead for the club doing interviews before and after each match, the most direct influence on tactics, training, formation and substitutions, etc. - someone that they wouldn't even trust to hand out the bibs 😕 Yeah, couldn’t agree more, it seems like madness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 (edited) . Edited 11 January, 2023 by thornhill_saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 Will he stay longer than 6 months? 🤷🏻♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 11 minutes ago, saint lard said: Will he stay longer than 6 months? 🤷🏻♂️ Season will be nearly over before he starts, given he is probably on 3 months notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 12 hours ago, Dangerspoon said: Great article in the Athletic today regarding our backroom set up. Gives insight into why we’d approach Wilcox and the role changes. Worth a read if a subscriber. I've not read that, but would like to. I'm always interested to understand these roles that are above the football manager/coach. As with Shields, Wilcox is obviously coming from the top club in England. Whether that makes him the top guy at his existing job is hard to say. Again, as with Shields, he's getting a promotion, so it means he hasn't actually done this specific job before. Hopefully it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 1 hour ago, beatlesaint said: Yeah, couldn’t agree more, it seems like madness Pep isn't ready for the next level yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 3 hours ago, Green said: This is the part I'm most confused about. We sign Man City kids, various staff from City and then we employ Nathan Jones in the most important job for the first team - the figurehead for the club doing interviews before and after each match, the most direct influence on tactics, training, formation and substitutions, etc. - someone that they wouldn't even trust to hand out the bibs 😕 And our two new signings are 5ft 10 wide players when Jesus Jones plays 5-3-2 long hoof ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 January, 2023 Author Share Posted 11 January, 2023 Imagine Fab will be all over our transfers again… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 If you want Paywalled articles put the URL of the beginning of the article be patient this loads up full article. No catches bugs or anything 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, manji said: If you want Paywalled articles put the URL of the beginning of the article be patient this loads up full article. No catches bugs or anything Also Athletic doing a 12 month trial for £1.99 a month Edited 11 January, 2023 by manji 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 January, 2023 Author Share Posted 11 January, 2023 I can understand the theory of this — but can’t see any of the joined up thinking with NJ in charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 I see Wilcox's son plays for Brentfords B team so maybe also fancied coming down here to be closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 January, 2023 Author Share Posted 11 January, 2023 Brentford B building a team of re-gens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekelund Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 4 hours ago, SuperSAINT said: Imagine Fab will be all over our transfers again… Lee Mack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 3 hours ago, Convict Colony said: I see Wilcox's son plays for Brentfords B team so maybe also fancied coming down here to be closer. So Does Beckhams, lets get him on the bus too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 11 January, 2023 Share Posted 11 January, 2023 5 hours ago, Turkish said: And our two new signings are 5ft 10 wide players when Jesus Jones plays 5-3-2 long hoof ball. If a 5ft 10 wide player doesn’t tempt MLG back, nuffink will 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 12 January, 2023 Share Posted 12 January, 2023 (edited) Jason Wilcox tendered his resignation as Man City’s academy director yesterday and is working his notice before joining Southampton as director of football. (According to a source on Twitter) It’s weird as he’s already met the players for a team bonding chat Edited 12 January, 2023 by Pilchards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 12 January, 2023 Share Posted 12 January, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 12 January, 2023 Share Posted 12 January, 2023 He's obviously very perceptive and hence has decided to jump ship. He is probably one of a few people not surprised by last night's result 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 15 January, 2023 Author Share Posted 15 January, 2023 This is 3 years old, but quite good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 Welcome Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 (edited) Confirmed - https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2023-01-20/announcement-jason-wilcox-southampton-football-club-director-of-football-2023 Edited 20 January, 2023 by S-Clarke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 On the face of it a good move for both parties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 On 15/01/2023 at 13:22, SuperSAINT said: This is 3 years old, but quite good. MLG has stolen this and shared it all over twitter 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 5 minutes ago, Saint86 said: MLG has stolen this and shared it all over twitter 😂 Your post will get a confused emoji very soon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 Why are we so obsessed with left wingers? Even got one running the show now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 27 minutes ago, Turkish said: Why are we so obsessed with left wingers? Even got one running the show now. Can never have too many left wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 Much rather left wingers than right wingers. Look at the mess they are making! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 (edited) Flowers, Kenna, Le Saux, Ian Pearce, Slater, Shearer, Ripley, Wilcox... We've had a close link to Blackburn's title winning team over the years. Tim Sherwood as manager next... Edited 20 January, 2023 by SNSUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 2 hours ago, Turkish said: Why are we so obsessed with left wingers? Even got one running the show now. We've moved from right backs to left wingers now. Hopefully at some point we become obsessed with strikers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 33 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: We've moved from right backs to left wingers now. Hopefully at some point we become obsessed with strikers. Be plenty of fans doing that if things don’t get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 20 January, 2023 Share Posted 20 January, 2023 INSANE SIGNING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 21 January, 2023 Share Posted 21 January, 2023 22 hours ago, S-Clarke said: Your post will get a confused emoji very soon. But of course 😁. I just think it would have been nice if he had just credited SuperSAINT and the broader SaintsWeb community for his content 🤷♂️😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 21 January, 2023 Share Posted 21 January, 2023 An immediate confused reaction to this. I guess I should be flattered by the close attention! 🥰. 2 minutes ago, Saint86 said: But of course 😁. I just think it would have been nice if he had just credited SuperSAINT and the broader SaintsWeb community for his content 🤷♂️😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 8 April, 2023 Share Posted 8 April, 2023 It will be interesting to see Wilcox in his role next season. It’ll likely be in the Championship but could he be the figure we need to bring stability back to the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 8 April, 2023 Share Posted 8 April, 2023 9 hours ago, Maggie May said: It will be interesting to see Wilcox in his role next season. It’ll likely be in the Championship but could he be the figure we need to bring stability back to the club? Can’t help but feel he won’t be around for long. He’ll probably be dictated to by Ankersen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 April, 2023 Author Share Posted 8 April, 2023 9 hours ago, Maggie May said: It will be interesting to see Wilcox in his role next season. It’ll likely be in the Championship but could he be the figure we need to bring stability back to the club? He has an almighty job on his hands 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 8 April, 2023 Share Posted 8 April, 2023 Wonder if Wilcox accepting the job was based on the pre-condition that we stay up. Doesnt look an enticing job anymore. Wouldnt be surprised if he changed his mind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 (edited) Good luck to Wilcox because he has a huge job on his hands. - New manager - High profile sales - Deadwood clearance (Lyanco, DCC, Orsic etc) - Key signings to add leadership and Championship knowledge - Taking advantage of the PL loan market - Cultural shift - Updating the Playbook PDF Lets hope he is a.) still joining b.) fully aware of what he is walking into c.) given the space to do his job Edited 15 April, 2023 by Dusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 15 April, 2023 Share Posted 15 April, 2023 He’ll 100% be dictated to by Rasmus and his spreadsheets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 3 hours ago, FarehamSaintJames said: He’ll 100% be dictated to by Rasmus and his spreadsheets. That is the worry for me. He needs to stay away from any important decision making, for the good of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 9 hours ago, Dusic said: Good luck to Wilcox because he has a huge job on his hands. - New manager - High profile sales - Deadwood clearance (Lyanco, DCC, Orsic etc) - Key signings to add leadership and Championship knowledge - Taking advantage of the PL loan market - Cultural shift - Updating the Playbook PDF Lets hope he is a.) still joining b.) fully aware of what he is walking into c.) given the space to do his job He could see all of the above as a great opportunity to make his mark. They always say its better to take over a shit show than a well run ship as people can see the difference you make. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 16 April, 2023 Share Posted 16 April, 2023 Unless he is completely incompetent he'd be hard pressed to make us any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherborneSaint Posted 1 May, 2023 Share Posted 1 May, 2023 There have been rumours that JW has already unofficially begun work. He looks to have been really effective at City, so hopefully he is the real deal. However, there is now a lot of pressure for this appointment to work. He (should) now carry a lot of responsibility for significant decisions regarding a new manager and likely overhaul of the playing squad… I wouldn’t mind tapping in to any knowledge of youth team football he might have, if this can be supported by signing some experienced leaders. The managerial appointment is probably the biggest worry. There seem to be a number of significant problems within the team that need to be solved. In the short term, we should be in a better financial position than many in the Championship, but we can’t afford to waste this with another ineffective appointment. Does anyone, with more knowledge than me, have any idea what to expect? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 1 May, 2023 Share Posted 1 May, 2023 I think we’ll end up going young, inexperienced. Sadly. Just a gut feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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