New manager

[OneMrsWallace]

I get up every morning and turn on Sky Sports in the hope the yellow banner will say 'Southampton part company with Russell Martin" - I think I may be in need of more in my life 😅

[saintoaks]

Painfully been watching clips of Sky Sports/MOTD, listening to the radio, on twatter reading expert opinions and everyone, and i mean everyone is saying the same thing that we are the easiest team to play against and if we continue (which we will) to play the way we are then we will be the most odds on team to go down in the history of the premier league. They all can't be wrong, 1 point from 21 is that acceptable ?

[beatlesaint]

4 minutes ago, saintoaks said:

They all can't be wrong, 1 point from 21 is that acceptable ?

They are all wrong and Russell is the only person who is right. Surely you have worked that out by now. We are in the presence of greatness mate 😏

[Dark Munster]

29 minutes ago, saintoaks said:

Painfully been watching clips of Sky Sports/MOTD, listening to the radio, on twatter reading expert opinions and everyone, and i mean everyone is saying the same thing that we are the easiest team to play against and if we continue (which we will) to play the way we are then we will be the most odds on team to go down in the history of the premier league. They all can't be wrong, 1 point from 21 is that acceptable ?

If reports are true some on the Board share those views, but Ankersen is the one that wants to continue with RM. 

[Whitey Grandad]

31 minutes ago, beatlesaint said:

They are all wrong and Russell is the only person who is right. Surely you have worked that out by now. We are in the presence of greatness mate 😏

If only we were aware of that.

[saintant]

31 minutes ago, Dark Munster said:

If reports are true some on the Board share those views, but Ankersen is the one that wants to continue with RM. 

Well let's all bow down to the superior football knowledge of Rasmus who has on his CV the appointment of the one and only Nathan fucking Jones. If he says we should stick with Russ who are we mere mortals to question one of such wisdom and insight - he can make a huge pile of bullshit materialise from thin air, that's how brilliant he is.

[Gloucester Saint]

3 hours ago, saintant said:

Well let's all bow down to the superior football knowledge of Rasmus who has on his CV the appointment of the one and only Nathan fucking Jones. If he says we should stick with Russ who are we mere mortals to question one of such wisdom and insight - he can make a huge pile of bullshit materialise from thin air, that's how brilliant he is.

I’ve seen some right bullshitters over the years but Rasmus is the worst of the lot. Goztepe have done alright, he should stick to working on them. Saints and Valenciennes both need more specific football ops expertise who have a track record in those leagues. 

[Mr X]

4 hours ago, Dark Munster said:

If reports are true some on the Board share those views, but Ankersen is the one that wants to continue with RM. 

Then ankerson has to go too he has a bad track record with managers 

[Dark Munster]

19 minutes ago, Mr X said:

Then ankerson has to go too he has a bad track record with managers 

The problem is Dragan is the only one who can realistically get rid of him. And he (Dragan) seems to still be unable to recognise that Rasmus is a complete charlatan and to see through his bullshit.

[LiberalCommunist]

If I thought rm could get us out the championship next season I wouldn’t mind sticking with hm. I don’t think he’d be so lucky lucky lucky 

[Ted Bates Statue]

I'm truly disappointed that nobody has suggested Tuchel this time around.

[Saint NL]

*Fart noises*

[LiberalCommunist]

Bizarre link. And so unlikely that’s it’s not worth contemplating. And also a tad underwhelming. 

[FarehamSaintJames]

We’d probably end up with Schumacher or Rooney.

[Badger]

13 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

We’d probably end up with Schumacher or Rooney.

Schumacher, yes we like a Stoke reject.

Given the option of those two I'd rather stick with Martin (and the inevitable relegation).

[Dman]

11 hours ago, LiberalCommunist said:

And also a tad underwhelming. 

really? 😂

[Miltonaggro]

On 07/10/2024 at 14:38, beatlesaint said:

They are all wrong and Russell is the only person who is right. Surely you have worked that out by now. We are in the presence of greatness mate 😏

Greatness only in terms of Lucy’s big tits, and I don’t count Russ in that equation! 

[skintsaint]

Ah well, Klopp is out the running. Would have been an underwhelming appointment anyway.

Edited 9 October, 2024 by skintsaint

[Miltonaggro]

2 minutes ago, skintsaint said:

Ah well, Klopp is out the running. Would have been an underwhelming appointment anyway.

Poor man’s Ralph Hassenhutl 

[Wade Garrett]

4 hours ago, Miltonaggro said:

Greatness only in terms of Lucy’s big tits, and I don’t count Russ in that equation! 

He’s the biggest tit out of the three of them.

[Pengi]

On 07/10/2024 at 14:38, beatlesaint said:

They are all wrong and Russell is the only person who is right. Surely you have worked that out by now. We are in the presence of greatness mate 😏

In the presence of greatness again? Along with Nathan Jones. Aren’t we lucky 🤣

 

[BarberSaint]

I see nothing great about Potter although it's clear he thinks he's great.  He won't lower himself to us and I wouldn't want him to.  Let's drag out the old favourite: Will Still.

[gurru991]

It's  always going to be difficult to find a manager who is prepared to take on a relegation contender team. Leicester found that out when they were trying to replace Maresca. My choice would be Michael Carrick but would he leave Middlesborough ?

[Sevvy]

I still think it will be Graham Potter, if Russell goes.

[Saint Fan CaM]

I think Potter would be a good choice if he could be enticed here, which is highly unlikely, especially as SFC will leave it too late to replace RM and our season will be be irretrievable by then. The future looks pretty miserable whichever way you cut it - I’m not particularly relishing the Championship again as it’ll likely be more of the same boring football with our best players gone.

[Convict Colony]

On 08/10/2024 at 00:44, Ted Bates Statue said:

I'm truly disappointed that nobody has suggested Tuchel this time around.

Failed at Bayern, failed at Chelsea, failed at psg need I go on.

 

 

 

Of course I'm joking

[Convict Colony]

In depth scouting review on available coaches.

https://www.babepedia.com/gallery/Lucy_Pinder/380225

[Badger]

1 hour ago, Convict Colony said:

Failed at Bayern, failed at Chelsea, failed at psg need I go on.

 

 

 

Of course I'm joking

Okay you're joking about failing, but it does seem he manages to fall out with the hierarchy at clubs after a year or so. Add Mainz and Dortmund to the list where he's left under a cloud.

[Saint NL]

Lee Carsly will be available tomorrow and plays a Saintsy "pass it around at the back and defend like morons" style.

A perfect fit

[Bad Wolf]

1 hour ago, Saint NL said:

Lee Carsly will be available tomorrow and plays a Saintsy "pass it around at the back and defend like morons" style.

A perfect fit

Pretty sure he was the best thing since sliced bread this time last month.

Though tbf I personally find sliced bread somewhat overrated.

[Saint Fan CaM]

1 hour ago, Saint NL said:

Lee Carsly will be available tomorrow and plays a Saintsy "pass it around at the back and defend like morons" style.

A perfect tit

Fixed it for you…😉

[Miltonaggro]

On 10/10/2024 at 00:55, gurru991 said:

It's  always going to be difficult to find a manager who is prepared to take on a relegation contender team. Leicester found that out when they were trying to replace Maresca. My choice would be Michael Carrick but would he leave Middlesborough ?

Having been there I think most people would, given the choice.

[Badger]

22 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said:

Having been there I think most people would, given the choice.

You’re overlooking a few things: he doesn’t have to live in Middlesbrough, he’s a Geordie, and his family are up there. 
 

Think it might be harder to prise him away from there than people might think. 

 

[Bad Wolf]

Is our old friend Dario Gradi still alive? It's finally time!

[Badger]

9 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said:

Is our old friend Dario Gradi still alive? It's finally time!

Or David Platt.

Bound to manage England one day. 

[ally_uk]

Potter would be my choice just throw everything at him and make it happen. 

[Convict Colony]

We are soon coming to the point in a season when we need to make a decision either way and be clear, these are the 3 options.

1. Either remove Martin soon if we dont improve and be able to attract someone while there are still plenty of games left.

2. Remove Martin in the next break and take a chance on some relatively low profile from europe looking to make a name but have less games to make an impact.

3. Stick with Martin and say so for the season to remove the noise and just get on with it.

Edited 11 October, 2024 by Convict Colony

[saintant]

48 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

We are soon coming to the point in a season when we need to make a decision either way and be clear, these are the 3 options.

1. Either remove Martin soon if we dont improve and be able to attract someone while there are still plenty of games left.

2. Remove Martin in the next break and take a chance on some relatively low profile from europe looking to make a name but have less games to make an impact.

3. Stick with Martin and say so for the season to remove the noise and just get on with it.

Option 3 depends on the fans putting up with him staying for the season and I don't believe the majority will.

[Wade Garrett]

51 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

We are soon coming to the point in a season when we need to make a decision either way and be clear, these are the 3 options.

1. Either remove Martin soon if we dont improve and be able to attract someone while there are still plenty of games left.

2. Remove Martin in the next break and take a chance on some relatively low profile from europe looking to make a name but have less games to make an impact.

3. Stick with Martin and say so for the season to remove the noise and just get on with it.

Option 2 just looks like indecision.  Option 3 is relegation.

[Turkish]

On 09/10/2024 at 08:38, Badger said:

Schumacher, yes we like a Stoke reject.

Given the option of those two I'd rather stick with Martin (and the inevitable relegation).

Just remember failure somewhere else - it's a good thing.

#thegoldmineeffect #crackingthecodeofhighperformance #ifitaintbrokenbreakit

 

[wild-saint]

5 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said:

Option 2 just looks like indecision.  Option 3 is relegation.

So is option 1 to be fair. 

[Turkish]

On 07/10/2024 at 14:33, saintoaks said:

Painfully been watching clips of Sky Sports/MOTD, listening to the radio, on twatter reading expert opinions and everyone, and i mean everyone is saying the same thing that we are the easiest team to play against and if we continue (which we will) to play the way we are then we will be the most odds on team to go down in the history of the premier league. They all can't be wrong, 1 point from 21 is that acceptable ?

[Convict Colony]

10 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said:

Option 2 just looks like indecision.  Option 3 is relegation.

welcome to saints hahaha, yeah agree but the intangible is how much influence on dragan have v when he was calling the shots last time.

[gurru991]

2 hours ago, ally_uk said:

Potter would be my choice just throw everything at him and make it happen. 

I just get the feeling that Potter is holding out for something bigger. I can't see him joining a relegation contender.

[Dark Munster]

2 hours ago, Turkish said:

The title of Rasmus’s next book. 

[SaintTex]

On 10/10/2024 at 07:28, Saint Fan CaM said:

I think Potter would be a good choice if he could be enticed here, which is highly unlikely, especially as SFC will leave it too late to replace RM and our season will be be irretrievable by then. The future looks pretty miserable whichever way you cut it - I’m not particularly relishing the Championship again as it’ll likely be more of the same boring football with our best players gone.

the longer we wait, the harder it will be to attract a quality manager.  Who in their right might would want the task of keeping a team up with half the season gone and 12 to 15 points off 17th place.

[Badger]

On 10/10/2024 at 00:55, gurru991 said:

It's  always going to be difficult to find a manager who is prepared to take on a relegation contender team. Leicester found that out when they were trying to replace Maresca. My choice would be Michael Carrick but would he leave Middlesborough ?

He was linked previously, reports saying Rasmus liked him but he hadn't long been at Middlesbrough and wouldn't consider a move.

Looking at him he seems ideally suited to Rasmus:

Young manager✔️

Beard✔️

Fashionable name from playing days✔️

Achieved nothing of note in his managerial career  ✔️

Looks a trendy fucker on the touchline ✔️

bound to crop up if we are looking for a manager again as he seems to fit on the Rasmus Spectrum. 

 

[Turkish]

1 hour ago, Badger said:

He was linked previously, reports saying Rasmus liked him but he hadn't long been at Middlesbrough and wouldn't consider a move.

Looking at him he seems ideally suited to Rasmus:

Young manager✔️

Beard✔️

Fashionable name from playing days✔️

Achieved nothing of note in his managerial career  ✔️

Looks a trendy fucker on the touchline ✔️

bound to crop up if we are looking for a manager again as he seems to fit on the Rasmus Spectrum. 

 

He's been a relative success at Middlesbrough, remember Rasmus likes managers who have failed.

[Wade Garrett]

1 minute ago, Turkish said:

He's been a relative success at Middlesbrough, remember Rasmus likes managers who have failed.

He’s done a fucking good job of finding them to be fair.

[Convict Colony]

Quite like the look of this Ole Werner at Werder, seems like he likes to draw the press but the difference v martin is that the defenders look for a ball straight to the forwards for the midfielders to pick up and transition quickly.

https://totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-analysis/ole-werner-werder-bremen-202425-tactical-analysis-tactics