SW11_Saint

As the Celtic song goes - "... and IF you know your history...". No further comment!

Exactly, and it is these intangible qualities that are often overlooked (or are not even noticed by some) when the "cost cutting scissors" arrive.

What, Pearson as kit man? Wouldn't that be a waste of his talents?

I have absolutely no doubt that was part of the motivation for getting rid of him. Petty, vindictive and spiteful, just what we came to expect from him!

Really nice bloke too - interviewed him once for one of the fanzines (while he was at Orient) and treated us really well, got us match tickets etc. (okay, it was Orient, so hardly a sell out... still nice of him though). Loved his time at Saints.

Perhaps he could bring in an apprentice too to provide (E)cover??

No, you can't, but that doesn't mean that any decision which might have an element of emotion to it is necessarily wrong (something our last Chairman never understood). We always talk a lot about the "Spirit of Southampton" - well, we used to until it was trampled underfoot - and Woggy was a personification of some of that spirit. Just ask any of our players, past or present, what they think of the man. He always did a fantastic job - and was just a victim of a rather spiteful "cut" from the previous board. He may not even want to come back, but it'd be nice to at least offer him a role, even if it's not with the full responsibility he once had, although I suspect he'd love to get back into things full-time.

I'd say we honestly need 7-8, maybe more. Especially if we want to make a real push for the play-offs. Our squad is decimated - we weren't good enough last year, and we've lost quality since then. Squad needs an almost total transfusion.

Now we have the new regime, and they have promised to re-engage with the fan-base/community, can we start a petition to bring back our legendary kit-man Woggy Taylor. It just isn't the same without him. Bring back Woggy!!! Post your support here... (Admins, any chance of a sticky?)

Oh them again, what Peter Hook and David Potts?? But who are the Monaco group then? Anyone known?

...and truly, nothing more, does anyone know who the "worldwide financial group" were who were vying for Saints before ML sealed the deal? Just idle curiosity - I am ecstatic that ML won the day, and feel he's exactly the right fit for the club.

Didn't Coppell take Reading up from the 3rd Div initially? I'm really hoping it's him, but am not confident.

I don't hate him at all, in fact I quite like him as a person, and have great respect for him getting through his problems, having read his autobiography. I just don't want him as our manager. Nothing to do with the Pompey link either, I just don't think he's the right man for the job.

Adams would be the worst possible appointment. Christ I'd even take Dennis Wise over him...

Does anyone know Oldknow? If so, they need to let him know ASAP that Tony Adams is NOT wanted here as manager or in any other capacity.

Wise is worryingly short (odds that is...)

Funny. Let's never mention his name again. Once we're back in the Premier League we can forget he ever happened. It'll all seem like a bad dream.

Patrick Bateman drinking local bitter? I thought "Manhatten's" were more up your street?

Well said Phil.

No. But then I think all this "loyalty" stuff is so overplayed in this case - he merely stayed with us, getting paid, over the summer (dignified as he was while doing so). But he also took us down last year and unfortunately clearly wasn't up to the job. That's the reason he's been sacked.

It is business as you say - and he must have known that this might happen. He was also getting paid, so not so bad... I do think he's shown great professionalism this close season, and wish him well, but this is definitely the right decision for the club. Got to make the right appointment now - Coppell in my book, or someone of that calibre. Onwards and upwards!!

Didn't someone post that Shearer was dining with MLT this week at the De Vere? It could be...??

I'm loving how fast things are moving... Davis signed up, now Wotte removed. Great stuff. Now for Steve Coppell or someone of his calibre... that'd make this a perfect week (esp if the Pompey deal falls through).

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4484760.Wotte_sacked/ On Echo site now too. Sad for him, but the right move - time for a new regime and fresh ideas.

Agree, I think Coppell would be a great fit. Boothroyd? - no thanks.