Russell Martin

[Crab Lungs]

I’m genuinely looking forward to the first ‘Get it forward’ shouts at home this season.

[davefizzy14]

47 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said:

Official: Russell Martin’s coaching staff has been confirmed, with Matt Gill joining as assistant manager, Dean Thornton as goalkeeper coach, Rhys Owen as sports scientist & Ben Parker as an analyst #saintsfc

I wonder if Mark Warburton is still joining the coaching staff too as someone said on here the other day? 

[Tom & Gerry]

39 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Even if that were true which it isn't, we shouldn't have too much trouble recruiting more than enough quality for the division we are now in. Our main issue last season was a lack of experience in the squad and a confused style of play along with some players who didn't suit how we wanted to play. We actually had quite a lot of quality individuals (hence why so many are in demand) we just had little squad depth and we couldn't fashion the players we did haveinto a successful team. With Martin we should have a recognised style of play from the start and hopefully enough financial resources to purchase players who suit that style. It should be much more cohesive at the very least even if it ultimately isn't successful. 

I actually agree with most of that but just think it's  unrealistic to build a team in just over a month  with all the comings and goings there are likely to be , and we need to be picking up sufficient points so we are not panicking about relegation when it all hopefully gells later in the season.

[davefizzy14]

[Miltonaggro]

1 hour ago, Give it to Ron said:

Official: Russell Martin’s coaching staff has been confirmed, with Matt Gill joining as assistant manager, Dean Thornton as goalkeeper coach, Rhys Owen as sports scientist & Ben Parker as an analyst #saintsfc

Top forensic analyst is Ben, in the game his nickname is Nosey Parker! 

[Wade Garrett]

5 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said:

Goalkeeping coach looks like a midget.

[Turkish]

22 hours ago, suewhistle said:

Don't be silly. He'd never heard of some of the competitions the trophies were for and had to spend half an hour googling..

 

I'd forgotten how depressing this lace gets during the close season.. Not as bad as the end of last season, but enough to remind me of the old stock market adage: sell in May and go away. Think I'll give this place a miss for a few weeks to allow things to happen in their own time..

oh please dont Sue, Your contribution to this place is amazing. Dont go, please stay, it wont be the same without you.

[Miltonaggro]

8 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said:

Goalkeeping coach looks like a midget.

He’s the James Corden of Swansea. 

[hypochondriac]

56 minutes ago, Tom & Gerry said:

I actually agree with most of that but just think it's  unrealistic to build a team in just over a month  with all the comings and goings there are likely to be , and we need to be picking up sufficient points so we are not panicking about relegation when it all hopefully gells later in the season.

I'm happy to lay a significant bet that we won't be getting relegated. 

[Badger]

1 hour ago, davefizzy14 said:

I wonder if Mark Warburton is still joining the coaching staff too as someone said on here the other day? 

Not sure where he’d fit in. 

Also reading up about Warburton he left Brentford and there seemed to be a bit of difference of opinion about the data driven approach. 
 

But nothing would surprise me with our recruitment. 

[CB Fry]

1 hour ago, Tom & Gerry said:

I actually agree with most of that but just think it's  unrealistic to build a team in just over a month  with all the comings and goings there are likely to be , and we need to be picking up sufficient points so we are not panicking about relegation when it all hopefully gells later in the season.

We are not going to be relegated.

[Tom & Gerry]

35 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

I'm happy to lay a significant bet that we won't be getting relegated. 

So am I , but a solid base would help us get higher than mid table.

[Patches O Houlihan]

2 hours ago, davefizzy14 said:

I wonder if Mark Warburton is still joining the coaching staff too as someone said on here the other day? 

I think I saw something today from Alfie House of the Echo saying that there was nothing in the rumour

[davefizzy14]

4 minutes ago, Patches O Houlihan said:

I think I saw something today from Alfie House of the Echo saying that there was nothing in the rumour

Ok thanks.

[Southner]

6 hours ago, davefizzy14 said:

I wonder if Mark Warburton is still joining the coaching staff too as someone said on here the other day? 

Rumour has it he used to turn up to training half baked. 

[redandwhitey]

At least, a far as tactics are concerned, he used his loaf.

[goodymatt]

 

[Suhari]

4 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

He's only just started and it's already handbags at Staplewood.

[Charlie Wayman]

Far too much facial hair on display. What have they got to hide? Scared of the boss?

[Turkish]

59 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Looking dapper.Long sleeve shirt with sleeves rolled up just how Rasmus likes it. Love the handbag too

[Dman]

4 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Looking dapper.Long sleeve shirt with sleeves rolled up just how Rasmus likes it. Love the handbag too

all that effort to look hipster and the scruffy bugger couldn't even be arsed to iron his shirt. 5/10.

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, Dman said:

all that effort to look hipster and the scruffy bugger couldn't even be arsed to iron his shirt. 5/10.

Looks linen to me, the seat belt in his (electric) car would have creased it the moment he got in it. 

[SotonianWill]

26 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Looks linen to me, the seat belt in his (electric) car would have creased it the moment he got in it. 

Fool. Clearly Russ’s lack of an ironed shirt is because he used up the only electricity he could muster from his solar panel powered home into charging his Tesla last night. 

Edited 28 June, 2023 by SotonianWill

[Suhari]

1 hour ago, Turkish said:

Looking dapper.Long sleeve shirt with sleeves rolled up just how Rasmus likes it. Love the handbag too

"Get the guitar Adam...."

So what becomes of you my club

Now Russel Martin starts his job

The handbags and the gladrags

That he wore to Staplewood on his first day.

 

 

[Southner]

3 hours ago, SotonianWill said:

Fool. Clearly Russ’s lack of an ironed shirt is because he used up the only electricity he could muster from his solar panel powered home into charging his Tesla last night. 

Let's hope he can provide the squad with some renewable energy, hey..hey...HEYYY! 

[miserableoldgit]

Has there actually been a video interview yet? Very strange.......

[richardc]

I just can't wait for the first training video to come out - lets hope its better than the last one

[revolution saint]

2 minutes ago, richardc said:

I just can't wait for the first training video to come out - lets hope its better than the last one

Hopefully we'll be playing with passion and smiles on faces.  As a fan or manager that's all you can ask for.

[Charlie Wayman]

Probably just a load of one-on-one meets today just to say hello whilst the players do their fitness tests.

Key question; are you staying or leaving? We won't see the lists but would love to be a fly on the wall.

[OttawaSaint]

This time if anyone notices standards slipping can they please speak up rather than waiting until we are done for like JWP did last season.

[Weston Super Saint]

7 hours ago, goodymatt said:

 

What the fuck is Rylan doing there?

[goodymatt]

Martin’s first interview was just up on the main website but has now been taken down. Bit weird

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/martin-convinced-by-saints-vision

Daily Echo have rehashed it on their site if anyone wants to read:

 

[M271]

Russell Martin explains Southampton decision and reveals board conversation amid promotion plan - HampshireLive

[CSA96]

 

 

[hypochondriac]

Doesn't really say anything of note in the interview. The only really bit of interest was it sounded like he might expect some trouble from a few wantaway players. 

[InvictaSaint]

48 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Doesn't really say anything of note in the interview. The only really bit of interest was it sounded like he might expect some trouble from a few wantaway players. 

Nothing ground-breaking, no, but I thought he came across well - clearly a man who cares about making a connection with supporters and the latter being proud of the team and excited about turning up on a Saturday to see us play. After the shit-show of the last 3 years or so, I'm not sure we can ask much more than that. I have to say, I like the guy - if he makes me feel connected to the team and the club again after what we've all been through, I will be a happy Saint.

[revolution saint]

 I thought he spoke OK but he wasn't as funny as Nathan Jones.   

[hypochondriac]

8 minutes ago, InvictaSaint said:

Nothing ground-breaking, no, but I thought he came across well - clearly a man who cares about making a connection with supporters and the latter being proud of the team and excited about turning up on a Saturday to see us play. After the shit-show of the last 3 years or so, I'm not sure we can ask much more than that. I have to say, I like the guy - if he makes me feel connected to the team and the club again after what we've all been through, I will be a happy Saint.

I wasn't expressing any disappointment- I didn't expect to hear much of note. I suppose the main positive is he wasn't embarrassing or really cringe. I hope he will be similarly engaging in an unscripted interview. We shall see. 

[manji]

58 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Doesn't really say anything of note in the interview. The only really bit of interest was it sounded like he might expect some trouble from a few wantaway players. 

That’s spirit pick the only ( minor ) negative comment in a decent interview

[egg]

15 minutes ago, InvictaSaint said:

Nothing ground-breaking, no, but I thought he came across well - clearly a man who cares about making a connection with supporters and the latter being proud of the team and excited about turning up on a Saturday to see us play. After the shit-show of the last 3 years or so, I'm not sure we can ask much more than that. I have to say, I like the guy - if he makes me feel connected to the team and the club again after what we've all been through, I will be a happy Saint.

My thoughts. He came across well. Articulate, calm, understands the needs of the fanbase, etc. Decent first interview imo. 

[Weston Super Saint]

8 minutes ago, egg said:

My thoughts. He came across well. Articulate, calm, understands the needs of the fanbase, etc. Decent first interview imo. 

I think now would be the time to remind everyone that Ruben sounded smart, sensible, in control and articulate during his first interview as well (although that may have been because of the backdrop of Nathan the clown).

[hypochondriac]

48 minutes ago, manji said:

That’s spirit pick the only ( minor ) negative comment in a decent interview

Read my next comment. 

[Wade Garrett]

1 hour ago, revolution saint said:

 I thought he spoke OK but he wasn't as funny as Nathan Jones.   

He didn’t even talk about anyone in the village.

Disappointed.

[Osvaldorama]

Decent first interview. 
 

Time to back him now. Up the fucking saints. 

[ErwinK1961]

Nice interview - I enjoyed the bit where he insinuated some players think they’re premier league standard but might be in for a rude awakening when no-one signs them (obviously from his previous playing days). 

[davefizzy14]

Very impressive first interview from Russell Martin

[Saint Garrett]

8 hours ago, richardc said:

I just can't wait for the first training video to come out - lets hope its better than the last one

“Niiiicccccceeeeee”

[LaptopSaint]

Good first interview. COYR

 

[Crab Lungs]

49 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said:

“Niiiicccccceeeeee”

 

 

[Saint Fan CaM]

It was ok..as to be expected.  Although there were one too mentions of being aggressive!