New manager

[pimpin4rizeal]

9 hours ago, LoyalSaintSO50 said:

What a ridiculous assessment. He knows far more than you’ll ever know about the game 

Calm down Lucy  

[Toussaint]

1 hour ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

I would love us to get rid of RM this morning and have a new one in place by lunchtime.

Unfortunately, I don’t trust Sport Republic to make the right appointment.

Expectation is someone of Graham Potter levels, realty is they’ll probably get Lampard or Rooney.

My expectation, if it happens, is that it will be someone nobody has ever heard of. 

[LGTL]

9 hours ago, LoyalSaintSO50 said:

What a ridiculous assessment. He knows far more than you’ll ever know about the game 

Unfortunately for all of us, he needs to know far more than the opposition managers too. 

[ally_uk]

New Manager + coaching team 

New Director of football 

New scouting setup 

The whole lot needs a reset! 

 

[Dman]

2 hours ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

I would love us to get rid of RM this morning and have a new one in place by lunchtime.

Unfortunately, I don’t trust Sport Republic to make the right appointment.

Expectation is someone of Graham Potter levels, realty is they’ll probably get Lampard or Rooney.

and yet still would be a significantly better option than Martin. 

[saintant]

1 hour ago, ally_uk said:

New Manager + coaching team 

New Director of football 

New scouting setup 

The whole lot needs a reset! 

 

You forgot 

New owners who have a clue about how to run a football club.

[Lord Duckhunter]

12 hours ago, LoyalSaintSO50 said:

What a ridiculous assessment. He knows far more than you’ll ever know about the game 

He knows more about the game than any of us on here. 
 

Unfortunately, none of us are managing in the premier league, and the people who are know far more about the game than Lego fucking head does. 

[Miltonaggro]

53 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

He knows more about the game than any of us on here. 
 

Unfortunately, none of us are managing in the premier league, and the people who are know far more about the game than Lego fucking head does. 

That's unfair.  There are lots of highly capable people in the Championship and League One with a serious claim too.

[verlaine1979]

14 hours ago, LoyalSaintSO50 said:

What a ridiculous assessment. He knows far more than you’ll ever know about the game 

The way we play at the moment, if you'd said he'd forgotten more about football than I'll ever know, I might have believed you.

[franniesTache]

15 hours ago, LoyalSaintSO50 said:

What a ridiculous assessment. He knows far more than you’ll ever know about the game 

Preach Lucy! Our idiot dissident element cannot ever comprehend the abilities of our great leader and the vanguard. They are guilty of doublethink for questioning the endless passing and lack of shooting, and should be sent to the fanzone gulag archipelago's to be re-educated on the Newspeak of xP (passing) and retention.

Only then will they realise that the ONLY way is the Martin WAY (tm) and settle back with a nice drink of Kool Aid and a soothing chant of OOOOOOOM to honour our great god, overlord and innovative footballing leader.

ALL HEIL MARTIN, MARTIN IS OUR KING.

ONWARDS! FOR MARTIN, PASSING AND STATSTICS!

Edited 30 October, 2024 by franniesTache

[Miltonaggro]

51 minutes ago, franniesTache said:

Preach Lucy! Our idiot dissident element cannot ever comprehend the abilities of our great leader and the vanguard. They are guilty of doublethink for questioning the endless passing and lack of shooting, and should be sent to the fanzone gulag archipelago's to be re-educated on the Newspeak of xP (passing) and retention.

Only then will they realise that the ONLY way is the Martin WAY (tm) and settle back with a nice drink of Kool Aid and a soothing chant of OOOOOOOM to honour our great god, overlord and innovative footballing leader.

ALL HEIL MARTIN, MARTIN IS OUR KING.

ONWARDS! FOR MARTIN, PASSING AND STATSTICS!

Word!

[Holmes_and_Watson]

2 hours ago, franniesTache said:

Preach Lucy! Our idiot dissident element cannot ever comprehend the abilities of our great leader and the vanguard. They are guilty of doublethink for questioning the endless passing and lack of shooting, and should be sent to the fanzone gulag archipelago's to be re-educated on the Newspeak of xP (passing) and retention.

Only then will they realise that the ONLY way is the Martin WAY (tm) and settle back with a nice drink of Kool Aid and a soothing chant of OOOOOOOM to honour our great god, overlord and innovative footballing leader.

ALL HEIL MARTIN, MARTIN IS OUR KING.

ONWARDS! FOR MARTIN, PASSING AND STATSTICS!

Doubleplusgood.

[Badger]

9 hours ago, SWLondon Saint said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq6l2mq23nyo

Obviously I know we're not going to get Amorim, but just read this article about him - humble, always trying to learn and improve, and most importantly, with the same squad and players, overachieves.

We should be trying to find the next Amorim, not sticking with someone who does none of the above.

Agreed. But this strikes me as part of the problem that SR think they can be identify someone to become the next great thing, but end up with someone less than average.

[Charlie Wayman]

7 hours ago, ally_uk said:

New Manager + coaching team 

New Director of football 

New scouting setup 

The whole lot needs a reset! 

 

New Forum?

[Holmes_and_Watson]

After the draw, they were interviewing Ruud van Nistelrooy.

He was in a black pullover and had stubble. So 2 of the key SR requirements right there.

If he's not part of the incoming coaching set up there, he must be on our radar now. Obviously, he'll have to ditch that high scoring nonsense he was doing tonight.

[coalman]

10 hours ago, Holmes_and_Watson said:

After the draw, they were interviewing Ruud van Nistelrooy.

He was in a black pullover and had stubble. So 2 of the key SR requirements right there.

If he's not part of the incoming coaching set up there, he must be on our radar now. Obviously, he'll have to ditch that high scoring nonsense he was doing tonight.

100% win record as well. It was those kinds of numbers that got Ole the job. Can't see the powers that be at Man United letting him go with that kind of record.

[coalman]

A little harsh on van Nistelrooy to lose the position after winning every single game and so the door closes on Russell Martin at Man Utd. I hear Sporting Lisbon are looking for a young progressive coach.

Edited 1 November, 2024 by coalman

[tdmickey3]

12 minutes ago, coalman said:

A little harsh on van Nistelrooy to lose the position after winning every single game and so the door closes on Russell Martin at Man Utd. I hear Sporting Lisbon are looking for a young progressive coach.

They won’t be asking Martin then

[Wade Garrett]

14 minutes ago, coalman said:

A little harsh on van Nistelrooy to lose the position after winning every single game and so the door closes on Russell Martin at Man Utd. I hear Sporting Lisbon are looking for a young progressive coach.

🙏 

[Weston Super Saint]

21 minutes ago, coalman said:

A little harsh on van Nistelrooy to lose the position after winning every single game and so the door closes on Russell Martin at Man Utd. I hear Sporting Lisbon are looking for a young progressive coach.

I imagine he'll look very sad with a long face.

[CB Fry]

27 minutes ago, coalman said:

A little harsh on van Nistelrooy to lose the position after winning every single game and so the door closes on Russell Martin at Man Utd. I hear Sporting Lisbon are looking for a young progressive coach.

Russell Martin will be aiming far higher than Sporting Lisbon bEcAuSe vInCEnT kOmPaNy 

[Convict Colony]

I know most of you know this but Kompany was like Bayerns 7th/8th choice for manager after quite a few turned them down, it was a pure fluke he got that job.

They wanted before him Alonso, Ragnwick, Nagelsmann,Glasner, tried to keep Tuchel when their search was going to shit and were interested in Flick, De Zerbi.

 

[Master Bates]

1 hour ago, Convict Colony said:

I know most of you know this but Kompany was like Bayerns 7th/8th choice for manager after quite a few turned them down, it was a pure fluke he got that job.

They wanted before him Alonso, Ragnwick, Nagelsmann,Glasner, tried to keep Tuchel when their search was going to shit and were interested in Flick, De Zerbi.

 

I prefer Flick De Bean

[Holmes_and_Watson]

4 hours ago, Convict Colony said:

I know most of you know this but Kompany was like Bayerns 7th/8th choice for manager after quite a few turned them down, it was a pure fluke he got that job.

They wanted before him Alonso, Ragnwick, Nagelsmann,Glasner, tried to keep Tuchel when their search was going to shit and were interested in Flick, De Zerbi.

 

I didn't know that. I hope someone tells Russ.

[Badger]

Just now, Holmes_and_Watson said:

I didn't know that. I hope someone tells Russ.

Or perhaps a club works there way down to him as 7th or 17th option on their list...

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Just now, Badger said:

Or perhaps a club works there way down to him as 7th or 17th option on their list...

Breaking news...

Southampton fans seen over Europe hoisting grand pianos above the doorways of successful managers. 🙂

[manji]

On 30/10/2024 at 19:01, Badger said:

Agreed. But this strikes me as part of the problem that SR think they can be identify someone to become the next great thing, but end up with someone less than average.

You lot would be moaning because we’ve signed an unknown manager on the cheap

[Lee On Solent Saint]

7 minutes ago, manji said:

You lot would be moaning because we’ve signed an unknown manager on the cheap

Isn't that standard for us?

[StrangelyBrown]

41 minutes ago, manji said:

You lot would be moaning because we’ve signed an unknown manager on the cheap

To be fair it hasn't gone well for us so far has it?

[Saint_clark]

Maybe Ruud Van Nistelrooy?

[Convict Colony]

6 hours ago, Saint_clark said:

Maybe Ruud Van Nistelrooy?

I'd say 2 things about Ruud as manager at PSV:

1. He had a front 3 that season of Gakpo (left in Jan), Simmons and Madueke (left in Jan) at PSV and came 2nd to Feyenoord.

2. Peter Bosz took over after Ruud fell out over transfer budget (they didnt buy any great players with their sales) and they lost 1 game all season in the league and are currently played 10 won 10 this season. 

 

 

[Butthole_Surfer]

Ivan Juric seems to be close to losing the Roma job… Saints have had an eye on him before… 

Edited 6 November, 2024 by Butthole_Surfer

[Midfield_General]

Mark Robins now available: 

- Former Man Utd player

- Just been sacked as manager by Coventry

It worked for us before… 

Edited 7 November, 2024 by Midfield_General

[FarehamSaintJames]

This thread has gone very quiet in the last week.

I’m sure it’ll reignite depending on the Wolves game.

[Disco Stu]

3 hours ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

This thread has gone very quiet in the last week.

I’m sure it’ll reignite depending on the Wolves game.

I think most are resigned to sports republic sticking with Russell regardless of what happens. There's no doubt in my mind he'll relegate us.

[FarehamSaintJames]

Day by day there seems to be more reports of players coming out saying how much they like working with him, how we’re “nearly there”, signed because of him etc etc.

It’s nice to hear actually.

[Disco Stu]

I wouldn't expect them to say anything else as professionals. Don't want to get on his bad side either given he picks the team.

Edited 7 November, 2024 by Disco Stu

[Weston Super Saint]

17 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

I wouldn't expect them to say anything else as professionals. Don't want to get on his bad side either given he picks the team.

Unless we lose, then obviously it's the players fault for picking themselves.

[tdmickey3]

5 hours ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

This thread has gone very quiet in the last week.

I’m sure it’ll reignite depending on the Wolves game.

Increasing apathy, acceptance that this SR lot don’t know what they are doing

[East Kent Saint]

Wolves thinking of sacking O Neil if they fail to beat Saints this weekend !

[Weston Super Saint]

11 minutes ago, East Kent Saint said:

Wolves thinking of sacking O Neil if they fail to beat Saints this weekend !

Safest job in the PL this week then.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

14 hours ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

Day by day there seems to be more reports of players coming out saying how much they like working with him, how we’re “nearly there”, signed because of him etc etc.

It’s nice to hear actually.

Why? Makes me want to throw up. The shite he spouted about Armstrong after the weekend was particularly cringeworthy.

[Farmer Saint]

20 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Why? Makes me want to throw up. The shite he spouted about Armstrong after the weekend was particularly cringeworthy.

That's just standard shit - happens at all clubs that are facing adversity and poor performances.

TBF, there is a lot you can level at RM, and deservedly, but he is widely known for being an excellent man manager, and that the players do tend to  like him.

[tdmickey3]

1 hour ago, East Kent Saint said:

Wolves thinking of sacking O Neil if they fail to beat Saints this weekend !

Can we swap with Wolves?

[Dman]

Mark Robins is surely worth a punt if we want to go down the championship route. 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

34 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said:

That's just standard shit - happens at all clubs that are facing adversity and poor performances.

TBF, there is a lot you can level at RM, and deservedly, but he is widely known for being an excellent man manager, and that the players do tend to  like him.

I get that. But Martin takes it to a whole new level. 

[skintsaint]

1 hour ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Why? Makes me want to throw up. The shite he spouted about Armstrong after the weekend was particularly cringeworthy.

Well he can't come out and say he was shit all game but popped up with a nice finish. Wouldn't do much for his confidence.

[coalman]

2 minutes ago, skintsaint said:

Well he can't come out and say he was shit all game but popped up with a nice finish. Wouldn't do much for his confidence.

True, but he can say he was really happy about the run he made, position he took up and finish for the goal. He could praise his tracking back. He could also say how he's working with Armstrong to add to his game to be more effective out wide.

[FarehamSaintJames]

5 hours ago, Farmer Saint said:

That's just standard shit - happens at all clubs that are facing adversity and poor performances.

TBF, there is a lot you can level at RM, and deservedly, but he is widely known for being an excellent man manager, and that the players do tend to  like him.

A bit like Eddie Howe, a good man manager but I wouldn’t say tactically he’s anything special. Just a bit of a shit house.

[East Kent Saint]

6 hours ago, Farmer Saint said:

That's just standard shit - happens at all clubs that are facing adversity and poor performances.

TBF, there is a lot you can level at RM, and deservedly, but he is widely known for being an excellent man manager, and that the players do tend to  like him.

Perhaps the players get highly praised for tapping the ball sideways and backwards which they find is easy . No wonder they 'like' him 😄