Doctoroncall

Its the eligility versus suitablility argument. Someone like MoN is well qualified but probably not a good fit into the organisation whereas Adkins is a better fit and so is more likely to grow into the role and stay if any good.

But isn't that what is required to have someone that can help in the transition, besides I don't believe the scunny squad is that different to ours age-wise.

They sold their star keeper for a seven figure sum to Burnley I think. So where has that money gone?

Foreign Manager - Zola (but with Clarke) Wow Factor Manager - Martin O'Neil Up & Coming English Manager - Adkins

One of the biggest issues is the integration and step up of academy and development players into the first team, if Les Reed can help reduce the player wastage, then Saints are in a better position. If he interferes with first team with selections, tactics and training then that's a different issue but is there any evidence that has happened?

I suppose it depends on what the job you are comparing them to do. As coach from a developmental side, Reed seems well respected, I don't know whether he is any good but expect Cortese to wield the axe in the same way he has with Pardew if the development squad doesn't deliver. When Saints are advancing through the leagues and the bar is raised we'll see if Reed can keep up and at that stage better coaches would consider Saints more of an attractive proposition.

I wonder if the Liverpool fans had the same reaction to Bob Paisley who also was their physio?

That's what I thought but Lambert changed the starting eleven quite dramatically from the players that Gunn bought/brought in. It just goes to show what impact a manager can have on a squad.

and Best didn't have to pay to get laid.

NC has stated that any decision will be based on the best interest of the club. The timing doesn't fit that mode of operation. Surely, if there were issues last season that were not resolved in pre-season then finding a replacement would be well advanced. I just cannot reconcile the current situation as the best interest of the club.

confidentiality or just having a joke... you decide.

Considering he was a shoe salesman before coming a manager (and doing well) then I think he would cope with that aspect, it's how he would take to the English league one game that is more of a concern.

I've watched a few US programs that needed a US proxy for access and unless you have a good BB speed, forget about it.

as well as the Pulis T-shirt and mug?

TBF it's hard for fans to assess whether they are any good, that's the point of having a development team. I just hope they've done their job and he has shown good technical ability and mental aptitude.

This isn't the site for that, although I don't know what is! I'll concede that it's frustrating that with so many chances a win has eluded us as well as getting the right players before the season kicked off. I think the expectation this season is a heavy burden with the players feeling it but there is no point adding to the pressure.

That's the old Bolton under the hoofmeister Alardyce. Owen Coyle is developing a good style like he did at Burnley, certainly better than ours at the moment, with players providing width - Petrov and that Korean guy and a decent defensive unit (Jasskaleinen, Cahill and Muamba). Elmander is finalling finding his feet and if he keeps his pre and early season form up, Bolton will be in the top 8.

I thought it was unauthorised access code (wrong userid and password for accessing the cash perhaps).

What's his view on them? From what I've heard they have done well in pre-season and OK in the transfer market with the few additions and are expecting good things (top with Owen Coyle.

Ditto for me... the first time I was wishing Kelvin would let a goal in!

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Well that's him gone from the game as he's a liability. I hope the players don't respond in the same way as that would f@ck up my fantasy football team.

Very sad news, football comes a distant second, condolences to his family. Saving the Saints will be remembered forever.

So he only needs to join Sheffield United, Brentford and Exeter to complete the set (unless I missed one!).

...and paradoxically to the OP they are getting more readership from Saints fans.