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Thats only true if the money is so limited that choices have to made between first team OR development. At the last count we appeared to be able to afford to do both simultaneously.

Agree. Not saying I believe it, but of all the top established managers O'Neil (and possibly Svenn) are the two who I think would see a lot of appeal in managing the Saints 'project'.

Thats to do with who you have on the committee though - its not a fault of the system itself.

They are two very different philosophies - have a committee building a squad of players equipped and trained to play a certain way over a long period of time regardless of who the first team manager is at any one time - ie develop a Southampton style. Or allow each manager to bring in his own players and tactics. I think the second option is fine if you have an outstanding manager ala Ferguson or Wenger - but I dont think you can rely on it if you have to make do with the kind of imperfect or incomplete managers that we can attract to Lg1, particulalry as any manager who has real success with us will likely be lured away to a good premiership side fairly quickly.

Was reading a Charlton fans board a couple of days ago. Lots of positive comments about Reed and negative ones about Pardew- especially his ego and inability to work with others No idea of the substance behind it. .

From that article Phil Brown, clearly hasnt been approached by the club despite being interested. Id say that was good news for anyone who doesnt want him appointed.

Only the other night a steward whispered to me "sit down" and "I wouldnt do that if I was you mate" which I took to mean Pardew was on his way out and that I shouldnt park in the spot reserved for Martin O'neill.

This is it imo.

I'd take Poyet, but hes just signed a new three year contract in June, is starting to get a decent budget for players and Brighton have a new stadium coming on stream next season. Good time to be involved with them - I doubt he'd leave.

Retired

Hes done well for Torquay, but if were going to go for a lower leagues manager I'd be happier with someone who has succeeded at at least two diffrent clubs.

lol. I realised that after I typed it. What I actually meant to say was I remember saddo making a lame and pathetic joke, but cant recall exactly what it was.

He did well, especially considering they had zero cash

14 year old girl who had her nose and ears cut off by the Taliban for leaving her abusive family. Cant remember the joke -suffice to say it was weak and pathetic like its source.

What a prize **** you are. I suppose taking the **** out of fans who coined the 'Win It For Markus' slogan two days after his death with your oh so amusing 'Win it for Rickie Martin' avatar is "respecting the views of others". Youre not even a good troll, you just bandwagon jump. One sad individual. And I havent forgotten the Afghan girl joke either.

Lol. Possibly most ridiculous post of the day.

Interesting story. None of us knows the whole picture.

Oh okay...... sorry....

No other poster needs to snipe at you. You've got an uncanny ability to make yourself look dim unaided.

In which case they'll be on time and a half, plus possibly donuts bought by Ray for elevenses.

The clubs aims and objectives are still the same as those they were sold on - promotion.

Yes. I get very very close to my bosses too. Im devastated when Ive known them as long as 8 months and they leave.

What about Sven? If he was prepared to go to Notts County Im sure he'd come to Saints. Could be great imo.

Yes. You'd only have to be averagely competent to get this squad promoted imo.