New Manager

[Roo1976]

20 hours ago, Greenridge said:

Has this name come up before? Ivan Juric.

Southampton wanted £2million-p/y manager before Jones, he's now really impressing for his club (msn.com)

looks a bit like Robert De Niro..........................

[Andrew Watson]

We obviously cannot have another Ankersen based appointment. Hopefully Jason Wilcox will be involved in the choosing of the next manager, when it happens.

[SherborneSaint]

Hopefully the owners will just agree to whatever Bielsa asks for. We look to have actually recruited some decent players, and Bielsa has done it before in the Championship. At least there might be some decent football…

[SaintsFan86]

Surely it is only a formality now, How can you defend a manager that lost against a team fighting relegation with only 10 men.

We were at home and absolutely were the better team first half. Awful management.

Whoever comes in now needs to come in for the very long term, Someone with a defined style, and pedigree and someone who will stay whilst we will fall down to the championship.

[RedArmy]

Who is going to want the job? 
Bottom of the league with a tough run in, fans with a very short fuse at the moment and a squad devoid of fight, team spirit and confidence. There will inevitably be a mass exodus in the summer after relegation and some tough years to follow. 
There can’t be many less attractive jobs in football at the moment. 
 

Last summer was the last point we could attract someone half decent and the board decided to continue with Ralph. 
 

 

[hypochondriac]

5 minutes ago, RedArmy said:

Who is going to want the job? 
Bottom of the league with a tough run in, fans with a very short fuse at the moment and a squad devoid of fight, team spirit and confidence. There will inevitably be a mass exodus in the summer after relegation and some tough years to follow. 
There can’t be many less attractive jobs in football at the moment. 
 

Last summer was the last point we could attract someone half decent and the board decided to continue with Ralph. 
 

 

Loads of people would want the job. No pressure with fans unlikely to blame the incoming manager assuming they show a little bit of improvement. A chance to build some momentum towards next season and then probably one of the favourites for promotion next year and a chance to enhance a CV. 

[FarehamSaintJames]

No one decent will be coming in now. That ship sailed back in November when we weren’t bottom, still had time to assess the squad and also had a transfer window ahead of us.

[Master Bates]

I think someone should light the Allardyce signal up in the sky like they do to get Batman......

[saintant]

1 hour ago, Andrew Watson said:

We obviously cannot have another Ankersen based appointment. Hopefully Jason Wilcox will be involved in the choosing of the next manager, when it happens.

Doubt that will be part of his remit.

[Give it to Ron]

Think first thing is to do a Dyche who on first training had them doing bleep tests. Get them fitter.

One time we had 5 players almost walking back second half as were so knackered. 

[It's There]

We now need stability and experience. Someone who can organise. Sam allardyce

[stevy777_x]

2 minutes ago, It's There said:

We now need stability and experience. Someone who can organise. Sam allardyce

No no no, stop it with dinosaurs!!!

[woodsaint1]

8 minutes ago, It's There said:

We now need stability and experience. Someone who can organise. Sam allardyce

Absolutely not. We're down, lets face it. Fat Sam and any of the other 'break glass in case of emergency' managers are not keeping this team up. If we cant get our preferred long term target in now, then put somebody in interim charge until the summer when we can.

Depressing to think what shortlist Ankersen will come up with

[SotonianWill]

Fat Sam’s grand slam 🎶

[saintant]

3 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said:

Absolutely not. We're down, lets face it. Fat Sam and any of the other 'break glass in case of emergency' managers are not keeping this team up. If we cant get our preferred long term target in now, then put somebody in interim charge until the summer when we can.

Depressing to think what shortlist Ankersen will come up with

Why would anyone ask Ankersen for a shortlist? 

[Baird of the land]

1 hour ago, hypochondriac said:

Loads of people would want the job. No pressure with fans unlikely to blame the incoming manager assuming they show a little bit of improvement. A chance to build some momentum towards next season and then probably one of the favourites for promotion next year and a chance to enhance a CV. 

Good candidates aren't going to want to leave their jobs and come preside over almost certain relegation. Get a caretaker and wait till the summer is by far the best option.

[woodsaint1]

4 minutes ago, saintant said:

Why would anyone ask Ankersen for a shortlist? 

Unless Dragan steps in, he'll be central to choosing our next manager unfortunately

[Turkish]

It does still amuse me how 18 months ago people on here were turning their nose up at Eddie Howe, can’t spend money gets teams relegated, crap manager etc etc. 

[rizzibane]

Lets just get an ex-Player who has done their coaching badges like Xavi or Xabi Alonso both with 66% win rates at their clubs, like Kompany. So we can get promoted next year

[Andrew Watson]

Surprised apart from saintant that no one has commented on this thread, we really need a proper football person like Wilcox to be involved in this. If someone mentioned Wilcox in another thread I have missed it, regarding this topic. After all we really need to come straight back up and are very unlikely to do so, unles we have the right person at the helm.Stating the obvious but very,very relevant.

[S-Clarke]

1 minute ago, rizzibane said:

Lets just get an ex-Player who has done their coaching badges like Xavi or Xabi Alonso both with 66% win rates at their clubs, like Kompany. So we can get promoted next year

What, Xavi, the current manager of Top of the league Barcelona?

I guess it was always his dream to manage Diallo and Bednarek.

[Saint Matty 76]

The question is do we throw a bucket load of money at Allardyce to try and keep us up this year, or do we hire somebody with the hope they keep us up, but a plan in place to bring us back if they don't (Bielsa?).

Edited 11 February, 2023 by Saint Matty 76

[S-Clarke]

I agree, I think this will almost certainly be in his remit which is why I'm potentially leaning to the 'caretaker' manager for the remainder of this season, and then let Wilcox have a big input in appointing the next in the Championship.

I don't know what his credentials are in that side though, but as DoF (which he will be), he needs to have a call on that as it will need to align with everything he does.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

2 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

The question is do we throw a bucket load of money at Allardyce to try and keep us up this year or do we hire somebody with the hope they keep us up, but a plan in place to bring us back if they don't (Bielsa?).

There is no way we are staying up 

[S-Clarke]

3 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

The question is do we throw a bucket load of money at Allardyce to try and keep us up this year, or do we hire somebody with the hope they keep us up, but a plan in place to bring us back if they don't (Bielsa?).

I don't think you appoint anyone with the hope of keeping us up, we're done - no point in prolonging that hope. It needs to be a long-term appointment, or we wait until the summer if that's the best time to make the call. (but still, Jones gone and anyone else in charge for the remainder)

[Saint Matty 76]

Just now, Lee On Solent Saint said:

There is no way we are staying up 

I don't disagree by any means, but it'll still be a thought process to have as nobody is giving up in February, even if we all do think we're doomed.

[saintant]

1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

The question is do we throw a bucket load of money at Allardyce to try and keep us up this year, or do we hire somebody with the hope they keep us up, but a plan in place to bring us back if they don't (Bielsa?).

The answer is, we accept relegation as a given now and don't waste more money on the likes of Allardyce who won't save us. Probably give it to Selles until we can get someone in - the trouble is, I have no faith that the clowns running the club would appoint anyone who would be decent for us. It's a mess.

[Harry_SFC]

Just now, S-Clarke said:

I don't think you appoint anyone with the hope of keeping us up, we're done - no point in prolonging that hope. It needs to be a long-term appointment, or we wait until the summer if that's the best time to make the call. (but still, Jones gone and anyone else in charge for the remainder)

Agree with this

[ecurnew02]

If you’re appointing someone on the idea they’re there for next year I’m throwing Danny Rohl into the hat 

[Appy]

Just now, ecurnew02 said:

If you’re appointing someone on the idea they’re there for next year I’m throwing Danny Rohl into the hat 

But why? 

[Micky]

13 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

There is no way we are staying up 

Not a chance. 

[Baird of the land]

1 minute ago, ecurnew02 said:

If you’re appointing someone on the idea they’re there for next year I’m throwing Danny Rohl into the hat 

Random choice. Also why would the German Asst Manager want to manage in the Championship?

[Dellman]

19 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

I don't think you appoint anyone with the hope of keeping us up, we're done - no point in prolonging that hope. It needs to be a long-term appointment, or we wait until the summer if that's the best time to make the call. (but still, Jones gone and anyone else in charge for the remainder)

That's the trouble, Jones is the long term appointment

[marshmello]

Selles until the summer, no brainer 

[Appy]

Just now, marshmello said:

Selles until the summer, no brainer 

What qualifies him for that?

[Dellman]

8 minutes ago, Appy said:

What qualifies him for that?

Don't worry, there is always 'Arry 

[woodsaint1]

10 minutes ago, marshmello said:

Selles until the summer, no brainer 

 

 

[saintant]

9 minutes ago, Appy said:

What qualifies him for that?

Basically, we're relegated whatever happens so why throw any more money at it this season.

[Appy]

1 minute ago, saintant said:

Basically, we're relegated whatever happens so why throw any more money at it this season.

But we aren’t, it’s obviously highly likely, but you can’t just sack off the rest of the season. 

[hypochondriac]

2 minutes ago, Appy said:

But we aren’t, it’s obviously highly likely, but you can’t just sack off the rest of the season. 

We also need someone with an eye for next year. Get someone in to start building something. 

Edited 11 February, 2023 by hypochondriac

[SotonianWill]

3 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said:

 

 

i’m now jones in 

[saintant]

2 minutes ago, Appy said:

But we aren’t, it’s obviously highly likely, but you can’t just sack off the rest of the season. 

Time to wake up and smell the coffee. We aint getting out of this.

[Appy]

2 minutes ago, saintant said:

Time to wake up and smell the coffee. We aint getting out of this.

I think we’re going to go down, I’m not deluded, but a club can’t just sack off 16 games. Get a grip. 

[Crab Lungs]

Daniel Farke, purely for his soft calm voice which mismatches his face.

Edited 11 February, 2023 by Crab Lungs

[saintant]

25 minutes ago, Appy said:

I think we’re going to go down, I’m not deluded, but a club can’t just sack off 16 games. Get a grip. 

We've already pretty much sacked off every game we've played this season under Ralph and Jones. All I'm saying is, it's cost us a lot so let's not throw more good money after bad.

Edited 11 February, 2023 by saintant

[kristian]

I don't see how Ruben Selles would be an improvement on Nathan Jones to be honest, no track record and been here throughout both managers' worst period at the club. If his coaching was worth taking the gamble on as a Premier League Manager for half a season, we wouldn't be bottom with him as our assistant. We need something completely different and new, Selles has clearly not had a positive impact on our results.

[Raging Bull]

I’m free should the club require my services. 
 

Got no coaching badges by I have got my 50 meter breaststroke as well as my cycling proficiency certificate. 
 

I’m quite happy to be really well paid until the summer and would be delighted to wind up you twats every week 😁

[Wiggles31]

Selles would be yet another stupid decision from SR.

[Wiggles31]

We need to effectively get the manager in who we want to lead a promotion push next year whilst also having that smidgen of hope he could keep us up. The name of the game being to bring the fans and club back together as one. We can’t take that toxicity into next season and it’s on SR repair that. 

[SaintsLoyal]

Jess Thorup