revolution saint Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 1 hour ago, Badger said: I thought Carsley was rumoured to be going to Coventry (if he doesn’t return to the U21’s) If he goes to Coventry then I'm never speaking to him again. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 The next big day on this forum will be the meltdown on here when Lee Carsley is presented to the media as the new Wolves / Leicester / Palace manager. Still, Sport Republic know best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, CB Fry said: The next big day on this forum will be the meltdown on here when Lee Carsley is presented to the media as the new Wolves / Leicester / Palace manager. Still, Sport Republic know best. Perhaps disappointed that others have acted whilst our Board sit on their hands. But would anyone be bothered if he went to one of the clubs you mentioned? Not appointing Carsley in itself wouldn’t be a concern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Honestly don't think Carsley would give us much more of a chance than we have now as he wants to be hipster with his style of play too. Moyes is the one we need to be going all out for as he is "old school", not in the route one sense but the sense that he actually looks at what he has available and picks a system to get the best out of them rather than picking a system and sticking with it regardless of how well we do. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 6 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Honestly don't think Carsley would give us much more of a chance than we have now as he wants to be hipster with his style of play too. Moyes is the one we need to be going all out for as he is "old school", not in the route one sense but the sense that he actually looks at what he has available and picks a system to get the best out of them rather than picking a system and sticking with it regardless of how well we do. Yep. Offer him a contract for the season. If we go down the contract ends (unless both parties agree to extend it). If he keeps us up the contract automatically extends for a year or two, along with a massive end of season survival bonus thrown in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 10 hours ago, Saint_clark said: Honestly don't think Carsley would give us much more of a chance than we have now as he wants to be hipster with his style of play too. Moyes is the one we need to be going all out for as he is "old school", not in the route one sense but the sense that he actually looks at what he has available and picks a system to get the best out of them rather than picking a system and sticking with it regardless of how well we do. Carsely would be a huge improvement on Martin, imo. Probably wouldn't keep us up this season (I don't think anyone would) but would gve us a great chance to rebound next season and then stay up. He likes to 'play out from the back' and dominate teams, but he's much more pragmatic than Martin. Less addicited to 'retaining the ball' at all costs, plays with pace and directness outwide and we'd get inbehind teams a load more. Think the best of us up to the halfway line, with the missing peice when trying to actually score goals. In short, I think Carsely would be a great appointment who'd keep to the 'possession based' style we seemingly want to integrate within the club with a load more pragmatisim to actually help us win games. Would he want the job? Probably not. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dman said: Carsely would be a huge improvement on Martin, imo. Probably wouldn't keep us up this season (I don't think anyone would) but would gve us a great chance to rebound next season and then stay up. He likes to 'play out from the back' and dominate teams, but he's much more pragmatic than Martin. Less addicited to 'retaining the ball' at all costs, plays with pace and directness outwide and we'd get inbehind teams a load more. Think the best of us up to the halfway line, with the missing peice when trying to actually score goals. In short, I think Carsely would be a great appointment who'd keep to the 'possession based' style we seemingly want to integrate within the club with a load more pragmatisim to actually help us win games. Would he want the job? Probably not. He also played a game with no strikers, one of the big bats used to smack Martin. Edited November 18 by Farmer Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 1 hour ago, Farmer Saint said: He also played a game with no strikers, one of the big bats used to smack Martin. Once - and then immediately realised he’d made a big error of judgement and went back to the winning formula of the following games. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 18 minutes ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said: Once - and then immediately realised he’d made a big error of judgement and went back to the winning formula of the following games. Has Martin played it more than once? I thought he did Bournemouth but then not again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 19 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said: Has Martin played it more than once? I thought he did Bournemouth but then not again. The famous U-bend formation against Forest was very close! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 3 hours ago, Farmer Saint said: He also played a game with no strikers, one of the big bats used to smack Martin. Odd take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 2 hours ago, Farmer Saint said: Has Martin played it more than once? I thought he did Bournemouth but then not again. Irrelevant. He’s played tedious, useless, recycle, sideways, backwards, sideways, backwards, boring, suicidal, ineffective, possession obsession football in our own third of the pitch in most of his matches. AKA Russball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 2 minutes ago, Dark Munster said: Irrelevant. He’s played tedious, useless, recycle, sideways, backwards, sideways, backwards, boring, suicidal, ineffective, possession obsession football in our own third of the pitch in most of his matches. AKA Russball. You must've missed the first England Greece game. Anyway, despite that cluster fuck of managing the best players the country has, his complete lack of any notable club management experience, his seemingly complete lack of desire to enter club management in the 15 years or so since he retired from playing... he's clearly the man for us! SIGN HIM UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 52 minutes ago, Dman said: Odd take. Not really - he seems to be cut from the same cloth is the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 38 minutes ago, Dark Munster said: Irrelevant. He’s played tedious, useless, recycle, sideways, backwards, sideways, backwards, boring, suicidal, ineffective, possession obsession football in our own third of the pitch in most of his matches. AKA Russball. Exactly, he plays the same football as Martin. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 16 hours ago, Farmer Saint said: Exactly, he plays the same football as Martin. If you honestly watched that and think he playes the same as Martin, you're deluisional. Night and day in terms of attacking threat. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 10 minutes ago, Dman said: If you honestly watched that and think he playes the same as Martin, you're deluisional. Night and day in terms of attacking threat. They were playing the Republic of Ireland, and it was 0-0 until they had a player sent off. England also had a team of players way above the quality of the Republic of Ireland. If we had those players and were playing a midtable Championship team I think we'd be disappointed to be 0-0 after 55 minutes, wouldn't you? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 30 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said: They were playing the Republic of Ireland, and it was 0-0 until they had a player sent off. England also had a team of players way above the quality of the Republic of Ireland. If we had those players and were playing a midtable Championship team I think we'd be disappointed to be 0-0 after 55 minutes, wouldn't you? You’re trying too hard. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 7 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: You’re trying too hard. Blimey, that's what you call trying too hard? 3 sentences? You must be pretty darn lazy. Anyway, I'm just saying I don't think there is much in Carsley as a Manager, and that he is similar to Martin in hair-brained tactics and football style. The fact he has been managing one of the best squad of players in World football may have masked his abilities, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 57 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said: Blimey, that's what you call trying too hard? 3 sentences? You must be pretty darn lazy. Anyway, I'm just saying I don't think there is much in Carsley as a Manager, and that he is similar to Martin in hair-brained tactics and football style. The fact he has been managing one of the best squad of players in World football may have masked his abilities, that's all. Just trying to rubbish another alternative to Martin. You’ve been very consistent with that approach. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 So all the people who said "there will be some news in the international break 😜" "watch this space" etc were the attention grabbers we all thought they were after all? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, Farmer Saint said: They were playing the Republic of Ireland, and it was 0-0 until they had a player sent off. England also had a team of players way above the quality of the Republic of Ireland. If we had those players and were playing a midtable Championship team I think we'd be disappointed to be 0-0 after 55 minutes, wouldn't you? I mean, could that arguement not be made for the fact that is why Martin managed to get us promoted? I certainly think it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, Wade Garrett said: Just trying to rubbish another alternative to Martin. You’ve been very consistent with that approach. I would prefer my next Manager to have managed more than 20 club games in the Championship, had a permanent club Management role and perhaps have significantly different tactics to our current Manager. Sorry for being so picky. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dman said: I mean, could that arguement not be made for the fact that is why Martin managed to get us promoted? I certainly think it is. Exactly - so you agree he is similar to Martin then, as I have been arguing. Edited November 19 by Farmer Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 29 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said: Exactly - so you agree he is similar to Martin then, as I have been arguing. No. I was pretty clear in why I think hes better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 8 minutes ago, Dman said: No. I was pretty clear in why I think hes better. Have to agree to disagree here then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, Farmer Saint said: I would prefer my next Manager to have managed more than 20 club games in the Championship, had a permanent club Management role and perhaps have significantly different tactics to our current Manager. Sorry for being so picky. You would find fault in anyone that’s not Russell Martin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Due to SR's sluggishness it looks like we might now sadly miss out on Frank Lampard with Coventry beating us to his signature. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Wade Garrett said: You would find fault in anyone that’s not Russell Martin. Considering I've said he should leave for the past 6 weeks I'm not sure that's correct. Who else have I found fault in? For instance I would happily take Moyes, but he won't come. Edited November 19 by Farmer Saint 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 13 minutes ago, HKsaint said: I think I see the big flaw in that statement. If. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 I would add “now” at the end of the statement. I don’t think anyone will take up the job later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 59 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: I think I see the big flaw in that statement. If. What more incentive does the board need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 1 hour ago, HKsaint said: "According to a report from Football Insider" Clickbait 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Herbert Chapman open to Southampton job through spiritual medium, if they sack Russell Martin - Football Insider 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 5 hours ago, HKsaint said: Without clicking on anything this will be based on someone saying something on a podcast 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 1 hour ago, CB Fry said: Without clicking on anything this will be based on someone saying something on a podcast Rasmus Ankersen's de Goldmine Effekt podcast I believe? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 3 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said: Rasmus Ankersen's de Goldmine Effekt podcast I believe? Has he failed anywhere yet? Seems too successful for Rasmus, did well at PSV winning two cups, won all 3 games in charge at Man United. He needs a couple of sackings and heavy losses before he's good enough for us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 11 minutes ago, Turkish said: Has he failed anywhere yet? Seems too successful for Rasmus, did well at PSV winning two cups, won all 3 games in charge at Man United. He needs a couple of sackings and heavy losses before he's good enough for us. Well he's no Nathan Jones, that's for sure! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 6 hours ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: Herbert Chapman open to Southampton job through spiritual medium, if they sack Russell Martin - Football Insider If that’s an option, I’ll have Shankly thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: If that’s an option, I’ll have Shankly thanks. SR make error during split on Chapman or Shankly for boss. Independent consultants appointed. "You can't forge a left field, post mortal, global superpower, without being prepared to have the occasional wasteland of screaming souls," said SR spokesperson R Anderson, wiping marshmallow from his face. Edited November 22 by Holmes_and_Watson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Marky Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 1 minute ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: SR make error during split on Chapman or Shanky for boss. Independent consultants appointed. "You can't forge a left field, post mortal, global superpower, without being prepared to have the occasional wasteland of screaming souls," said SR spokesperson R Anderson, wiping marshmallow from his face. Are you 100% sure it’s marshmallow? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Saint Marky said: Are you 100% sure it’s marshmallow? I was wondering if I had fast forwarded through the Stephens and Martin scene. But then I remembered that they starred in another horror movie: Possession: Unassuming average player taken over by deranged supernatural force bent on world football domination, and the disciples he attracts. Edited November 22 by Holmes_and_Watson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 On 19/11/2024 at 16:45, Ted Bates Statue said: Due to SR's sluggishness it looks like we might now sadly miss out on Frank Lampard with Coventry beating us to his signature. thank fuck..................... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Coventry beating us 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellyears Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 1 minute ago, HKsaint said: Coventry beating us 😞 They are welcome.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 (edited) Is a new manager by itself enough? Someone with experience in EFL investments said this week that there was no reason to expect all EFL clubs not to be owned by American investments. With that, and the excitement of @Turkish and @gio1saints soccerball and global superpower posts... Rebrand club as Southampton Saints Change Badge to just football under a halo Play above for all it's worth to US conservative audiences. Shirt becomes variation of '80's Ajax one, linking us with Total Football for hipster value. Get massive injection of funds by US investors Hire Thierry Henry as coach. Arrange US tours along with Rooney's Plymouth, Lampard's Coventry and Reynold's Wrexham. Keep Rasmus as Southampton Saints brand ambassador and send him on tour of US media, with his supply of soundbites. Follow SR model by taking over/ partnering a much smaller US team. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd9n5v3vz42o Here's US based Adrian Forbes. A manager without players. Ex Norwich player for Martin links, Ex Luton coach for Nathan links and left field for Rasmus links. Have Dream Academy Netflix programme building US side from scratch with progression to Southampton Saints squad. Zlatan has arrived! New coach demanding high standards joins Southampton Saints, just in time for Netflix show. Henry and Zlatan with big US soccerball profiles. RussBall theory and it's extreme Pep approach wows audiences. But with the hype, exposure and investment we can hire players to our roster to make it work. Sure, we have the issues facing Forest, Newcastle and Villa. But financial rules are under a lot of pressure and we'll be well placed to take further advantage. Finally with players to make it work, RussBall becomes envy of other clubs. Russ' story, lifestyle and principles inspires nations, as he and Lucy become the new Beckhams. We've a good infrastructure for a soon to be EFL club. Hopefully we can take full advantage of that. We just have to dare to dream. 🙂 Edited November 23 by Holmes_and_Watson added how inspiring Russ is, if only our club could match his potential 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 (edited) 5 hours ago, HKsaint said: Coventry beating us 😞 Better get used to it for next season Edited November 23 by Ted Bates Statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Apparently 10 points is worse than 4, as cooper has been sacked. Wonder will they snag moyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 When does the much-needed new manager start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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