Next manager discussion (poll reset 21/05/2016)

[mill]

I haven't got the foggiest mate, but I trust the board to get the right man in for the job, according the post being discussed, we have a few potential options, but none of the ones being linked in the press, will probably be a name out of left field I have never heard of!

Who would you like? Who do you think would suit?

 

[FriendlySaint]

Is the bit about tying the fitness coach up in his boot and driving him against his will to the desolate wilderness of the north true mate ?

Managers fall out with players all the time did it concern you a lot when you finished 6th and he said he was staying ?

I'm not sure it mentioned that bit, but the idea of a fitness coach with a young family being happy where he is, and not wanting to move, isn't the most far fetched scenario. It didn't concern me then, because I didn't know about it. If it's true the stuff about the academy, and in particular ripping into our young players, for a poor performance, does concern me.

 

[Harryflashman]

Can't believe we are signing a manager against his will and in turn he's forcing his backroom staff to tag along to our no mark football club

I'm worried that when they do get here they'll form an escape committee , start a tunnel . That kind of thing , as you say it's 2016 and it's horrific what we're putting them through , Inhumane even .

 

[The Mighty Quint]

Can't believe we are signing a manager against his will and in turn he's forcing his backroom staff to tag along to our no mark football club

A summons to the European Court of Human Rights is imminent.

 

[orly]

I haven't got the foggiest mate, but I trust the board to get the right man in for the job, according the post being discussed, we have a few potential options, but none of the ones being linked in the press, will probably be a name out of left field I have never heard of!

You've never heard of Harry Redknapp???

 

[KUEFC09U2]

Heard he has missed his coach from Rhyl....

 

[FriendlySaint]

Who would you like? Who do you think would suit?

Personally I'd like Eddie Howe, he's a good young manager, who plays good football, and would buy into our 'five year plan'. Saints have a very holistic view of managers, and that more important than stats or reputation, they need to believe in the way we play football, and believe in the youth, so personally I think Howe would fit in well. I don't think we will get him though.

 

[Ring master]

So you are telling me some players don't see eye to eye with there manager

Shocked here

Be absoulte miracle,if everyone got on with whoever they worked with-work wise/football wise etc,be unheard off,give a wave to all the saints fans reading GOT,believing everything they are been told about why Koeman has not been done to us yet,they will probably say something like we sorted the deal out the last day or 2 when he signs his deal and that was the hold up etc,despite us been told everything is sorted etc,i know who i would rather believe

 

[Harryflashman]

I'm not sure it mentioned that bit, but the idea of a fitness coach with a young family being happy where he is, and not wanting to move, isn't the most far fetched scenario. It didn't concern me then, because I didn't know about it. If it's true the stuff about the academy, and in particular ripping into our young players, for a poor performance, does concern me.

He doesn't have to go though does he ? Although this is a bloke that lived in Saudi isn't he amongst several other counties , so I can see the idea of moving from Southampton for double his money would be a worry I'm sure .

Out of interest , how is it suggested that this insider found out about this disquiet ? That koeman's trusted coach approached the board and said "I don't want to move as I've got a young family but Ronald is making me ? " seems a little bit unlikely to me .

 

[ToePeg]

Can't believe we are signing a manager against his will and in turn he's forcing his backroom staff to tag along to our no mark football club

Plus he's been forced to accept one of those zero hours contracts.
He's had to work zero hours this last week while we pay him 7mill salary wage.
That's why we have to stay in the EU to stop these cruel employee situations.

 

[mill]

Personally I'd like Eddie Howe, he's a good young manager, who plays good football, and would buy into our 'five year plan'. Saints have a very holistic view of managers, and that more important than stats or reputation, they need to believe in the way we play football, and believe in the youth, so personally I think Howe would fit in well. I don't think we will get him though.

Yeah that's exactly why I'd have thought it would be a good fit.

Evertonian though!

 

[FriendlySaint]

I'm not sure it's that formal, the Jan (our fitness coach) has gone to the board, he's just understandably upset, that he may have to re-settle away from a job he enjoys, and a place where and his family are comfortable and happy.

As you say it's not the end of the world for him, he either stays where he is, or he moves somewhere else probably to make more money, but the idea that if possible he would rather stay at Saints than move his entire family again, isn't that far fetched.

 

[mill]

I'm not sure it mentioned that bit, but the idea of a fitness coach with a young family being happy where he is, and not wanting to move, isn't the most far fetched scenario. It didn't concern me then, because I didn't know about it. If it's true the stuff about the academy, and in particular ripping into our young players, for a poor performance, does concern me.

Isn't he 50-odd? His kids are probably in their 20s!

 

[mill]

Also he's had 7 clubs in 10 years.

 

[KUEFC09U2]

Also he's had 7 clubs in 10 years.

Must really love Southampton!!