Master Bates Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24098491.southampton-confirm-arrival-former-player-surman-coach/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 What happened to Lee Skyrme? Took an arrow to the knee? 🤦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 So Olly has presumably ended his playing career. So no longer a backup for our 3 CBs, perhaps ditching Holgate was not such a good idea 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 3 defenders as coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Excellent. Ex-pros, and from the better youth era coaching kids how to be professionals. Was badly lacking previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 There’s a real feel good factor around the club at the moment following the horror show of last season. Long may it continue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Wasn't that long ago we ditched Davis, Dodd etc complaining about how it was becoming a bit too much of a jobs for the boys situation. Hopefully everyone being appointed is fully qualified and capable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 37 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Wasn't that long ago we ditched Davis, Dodd etc complaining about how it was becoming a bit too much of a jobs for the boys situation. Hopefully everyone being appointed is fully qualified and capable. I can't speak for. The others but I know Surman is an athlete, takes great care of himself and got top marks in all his exams so is very intelligent as well. Combined with being an all around nice guy, I'd say he'd make a very good coach and role model for younger players. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNewForest Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Fantastic to see some of our own coming back. Okay, Lancashire & Paterson weren't great for us really and were forced into the side, and Martin wasn't really an academy player, but it is good to see people who know what it takes to play for us passing on that knowledge. Good to have people around like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24099105.southampton-academy-chief-hints-new-player-signings/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Sounds much better in terms of not letting players stall in the development phase. If a player has reached 23 and isn't in the first team then it probably isn't going to happen for them for whatever reason. Let them go to a lower league team much earlier where they may find themselves, and it saves money too that can be spent on first team talent. This is better for everyone, particularly if the club is not just indulging inconsequential first team appearance stats like it used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 https://trainingground.guru/articles/southampton-aim-for-world-leading-programme-with-big-academy-changes A significant amount of change, good summary here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 16 hours ago, Dusic said: https://trainingground.guru/articles/southampton-aim-for-world-leading-programme-with-big-academy-changes A significant amount of change, good summary here. One name tucked away at the end of the article and overlooked: Quote The hugely experienced David Coles, who was Head of Goalkeeping for the Saints from 1997 to 2005 and has also worked for Portsmouth, West Ham and England, has returned as U18s Goalkeeper Coach. He was very highly rated as I recall from his time with us before, although he did have Niemi to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 3 hours ago, Badger said: One name tucked away at the end of the article and overlooked: He was very highly rated as I recall from his time with us before, although he did have Niemi to work with. I think Niemi made him look better. Paul Jones, Blayney, Paul Smith very much in his mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 4 hours ago, Badger said: One name tucked away at the end of the article and overlooked: He was very highly rated as I recall from his time with us before, although he did have Niemi to work with. good spot. That's a great signing. Coles gets bonus points for helping Niemi bleed the skates dry while offering nothing in return in terms of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 05/02/2024 at 21:36, hypochondriac said: I can't speak for. The others but I know Surman is an athlete, takes great care of himself and got top marks in all his exams so is very intelligent as well. Combined with being an all around nice guy, I'd say he'd make a very good coach and role model for younger players. Surman has been coaching the younger kids at AFC Bournemouth, so is getting a promotion by working with our U18s. As you say, great role model. He wasn't the most talented of physically gifted, but he forged a bloody good professional career. Good to have him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, ErwinK1961 said: I think Niemi made him look better. Paul Jones, Blayney, Paul Smith very much in his mould. Think that's a bit disingenuous, there wasn't too much wrong with Jones, especially as a backup, Neil Moss as well was OK-ish. Coles was pushed out in December 2005 when Redknapp was fired as part of a big clear out. Shame he went to the Skates afterwards (with Arry) but we shouldn't really hold that against him, worked with James and Begovic, has been with Bristol City and Forest Green since, and spent the last 4 years with the England u18s, still well regarded. Personally I'm pleased to see him back helping out the youngsters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 2 hours ago, Chez said: Surman has been coaching the younger kids at AFC Bournemouth, so is getting a promotion by working with our U18s. As you say, great role model. He wasn't the most talented of physically gifted, but he forged a bloody good professional career. Good to have him back. Those types often make the best coaches. Being a good person is just as important imo so he will be great with that aspect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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