Goodfellas Jay Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 On a related topic, it would be very nice to see the return of some of our more sadly missed and respected posters of old. Now that the battle is over and we have a new future, it would be great to see the likes of Roman or whatsitRed with his academy updates, and even, after his previous postings on plastic saints about our predicament and work on SaintsAid to see SaintLee come back. But the Scooby's, tommacs and the like can stay where they are thanks very much and a few who popped up on here during admin with axes to grind can go off with them This fred has made me chuckle somewhat.. I wonder how Dalek feels about MLT's involvement?? No chance of Hoddle coming back I would think.. Anyway, long time Phil.. Have been away a lot and unable to get to Goodfellas to meet up with Eric and you for the last few games.. Let's catch up soon.. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 WGS back would be incredible, and I can see it happening with MLT in charge. I for one would also like to see Mike Osman back on before kick off - he was brilliant! Although I would probably cry tears of joy, can we really see this happening? I know the standard of the Scottish Premier League is poo, but it would still be a massive jump down from Celtic to League 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 This fred has made me chuckle somewhat.. I wonder how Dalek feels about MLT's involvement?? No chance of Hoddle coming back I would think.. Anyway, long time Phil.. Have been away a lot and unable to get to Goodfellas to meet up with Eric and you for the last few games.. Let's catch up soon.. Jay Good to hear you're still around! Eric & I did the CL final down at Players Lounge. First game we've seen together this season that didn't have a goal inside a minute:-) Keep in touch, you know where to find us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 Mike, is that you? LOL sadly not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 Although I would probably cry tears of joy, can we really see this happening? I know the standard of the Scottish Premier League is poo, but it would still be a massive jump down from Celtic to League 1 I seriously reckon its a possibility. He's earned mllions at Celtic through having virtually guaranteed success every season. I think a return to a club where he is adored, a club that can only get better would appeal to him. He's the kinda guy that likes a challenge, and like shearer at Newcastle he can do no wrong in our eyes! Wasnt the reason he left partly down to the fact that Lowe refused to give him 10mil to turn us into a european contender? Well now he'll be (hopefully) surrounded by people who really care about SFC, and have the full backing of the board. This is all IMO of course. Is it true he still has a house/family in Warsash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 Maybe the Strachan bandwagon is really gathering momentum cos I have had 3 people to day mention him to me... not anyone I would call ITK though, maybe, like me, wishing and hoping it would be possible. I have to say though, I think Bruno Metsu would be a fantastic choice of manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 Maybe the Strachan bandwagon is really gathering momentum cos I have had 3 people to day mention him to me... not anyone I would call ITK though, maybe, like me, wishing and hoping it would be possible. it would be great if it happens. what a team with WGS as manager, MLT on the Board and a rich owner looking to get us back into the premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 it would be great if it happens. what a team with WGS as manager, MLT on the Board and a rich owner looking to get us back into the premier league. Don't! I'll be too sad when it doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 TBF, I didn't think Cooper was up to much as a scout either. I think the job of Chief Scout, just like CEO and Team Manager, should be put out into the market to get the best available person, with the most impressive track record. I do think there is a place for some people previously at the club, who can try and re-establish "the Spirit of Southampton" (Woggy perhaps) but with the main posts, it would be disastrous to fill them with sentimental blasts from the past. Yep I see what you are saying as recommending Pahars, Svensson, Niemi and many others was a total disater for the club! Granted there were many that did not pay off but on the whole Cooper did a pretty good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 The new board will not make announcements on management or players until they have control but its reasonable to think they are making their plans. An approach to WGS - even if he turned it down - would be great as it would demonstrate the level of ambition, but the first action must be an interview with Wotte to tell him their intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 31 May, 2009 Share Posted 31 May, 2009 The new board will not make announcements on management or players until they have control but its reasonable to think they are making their plans. An approach to WGS - even if he turned it down - would be great as it would demonstrate the level of ambition, but the first action must be an interview with Wotte to tell him their intentions. Agreed. I actually think that Wotte should be applauded too. No, not for the part he played in our relegation to League One, but for the way he has conducted himself during what has been a very difficult time for Saints. Wotte has taken the 'business as usual' approach and fair play to him. In reality, it was always unlikely that he'd remain as manager, especially with new owners. However, he's continued to work in a professional manner and full credit to him. Having said that, I don't want him to remain at Saints, purely because we need a fresh start. New owners, new manager, new players, new division, new found belief and new optimism. Personally though, I wish him all the best in the future, wherever he ends up. A man with good intentions, but ultimately, not quite good enough for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 31 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 31 May, 2009 Mark Wotte has done well since relegation in that he has tried to act business as usual , would not be surprised if he is kept on in short term if only to take early pre season until any new manger is in place WGS can only refuse if somebody offers him the job personally I would offer him a rolling contract which allows him to leave if a proper team come in, manure will need a new boss some day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 WGS back would be incredible, and I can see it happening with MLT in charge. I for one would also like to see Mike Osman back on before kick off - he was brilliant! Each to their own I guess but personally I found Osman somewhat less than brilliant and IMO he bordered on embarrassing and tragic. In particular his caterwauling at the game where we remembered Alan Ball was off the scale in terms of 'cringe factor' and IMO ruined what should have a been a poignant moment with Ball's family on the pitch. I dread to think what level he would have had to taken it too for those absolute one club legends this club has been lucky to have in the past and I guess we an only hope that when their time is done Osman won't be anywhere near the MC's microphone. This is just my personal opinion as we have opined in the past on the merits or lack thereof of players. managers, directors and chairman discussing the merits of an 'entertainer' seems to be somewhat more emotive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 To fulfil the link with History with someone who is Red and White to the core and has coaching ability but with no direct links to the Lowe era or relegation Nick Holmes seems to fit the bill. As an assitant to a proven English league manager I beleive he would bring back, with MLT, much of the spirit of Southmapton FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 To fulfil the link with History with someone who is Red and White to the core and has coaching ability but with no direct links to the Lowe era or relegation Nick Holmes seems to fit the bill. As an assitant to a proven English league manager I beleive he would bring back, with MLT, much of the spirit of Southmapton FC. I wouldn't disagree but lets drop the jingoistic rubbish about English managers. Don't you want Strachan or Di Matteo or any other potentially unknown European nuggets that the new regime may unearth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 Is Mike Osman still close pals with Matt? I liked his enthusiasm but can we really afford to pay him what he would reportedly have received previously. Maybe he do it as a freebie as a continuation of his recent fundraising efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 1 June, 2009 Share Posted 1 June, 2009 What i meant to say was we need a manager with experince of the English league not specifically and English manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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