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Asked about transfer dealings. Apparently didn't get much money at feyonord so couldn't judge him. Used the youth set up and brought through the players now in dutch World Cup squad.

He wasn't sure because didn't know too much about us. Said there are some good youngsters Koeman might like to bring, Depay, Klaassen, Boetius, Vilhena and Promes also have a good future and will attract attention.

De Vrij he thinks if he continues to improve could be one of the best in Europe in a few years. Says he might not be physical enough yet for the EPL. Thinks Claise to us would be a good move for him

He wasn't sure as two coaches have signed new deals so unlikely to now leave. Thinks he will have to start with new staff.

Martins Indl didn't have a great season and was lucky to make the squad. Thinks Claise and De Vrij will leave after the worldcup. Lazio have been monitoring Claise lots last season

pelle is 6'4 apparently and scored and set up loads for feyonord last season apparently ( sound familiar?) although lost the captaincy due to his temper and reaction after being sent off ( sound familiar?) Just asking about De Vrij Martins Indl and Caise now

Was just chatting to a feyonord fan and asked him a bit about Koeman; tactical he is great. In his first year at Feyenoord we won all the big games because he was making smart tactical changes. He wants to play attractive football, but if necessary he can make changes. End of this season Feyenoord played some difficult away games with 5 defenders to have more control. At his last interview as coach of Feyenoord he said that he really wants to buy our striker Graziano Pelle at his new club. All sounds good. If anyone would like me to ask anything else just ask.

We could have a dutch international dream team. Have Van der Saar as keeper coach, Bergkamp as assistant and Blind* as first team coach. *can help us get his son to join us too then :-)

Ditch played well tonight but Blind was amazing!

Going by Les Reed's recent interview, he said they were taking things like International,Champions League, Europa League and League Titles into consideration. Bruce fails on all those so would be surprised if we would then appoint someone who only has championship and premiership experience.

Hasn't he just signed for them since the end of the season? Stoke were after him.

New man back from holiday at the weekend, signs early next week.that's what I have been told anyway.

I'd take Seedorf as assistant manager, but i would imagine he would only be interested in Managers jobs. Kluivert was linked to Man U, where is he at the moment? I would think it'll be a Dutch set up to go with Koeman anyway..

Anyone know if Koeman tends to have the same backroom staff? Wonder who he'd have.

They fly on Sunday to Brazil.

No sponsorship doesn't kick in until 1st July, so i would expect the new kit will be launched then to be honest.

Telegraph tomorrow confirms we have had formal talks with Koeman and aim to appoint a manager by end of next week.

To be fair it's only 7am!! Also it's only been just over a week since MoPo left. The timescale is before the worldcup.

Based on squad now I'd say Lallana but think he is happy with 20 so JWP for me. Although ask again in Aug and I hope to say one of our new signings

Interesting how when MoPo left we didn't like the fact the press were linking our players to follow him to Spurs. But the first thing we expect when we appoint a new manager is what players from his old club can he bring with him!

I would imagine interviews will take place this week and perhaps an appointment by the end of the week?

Anyone speak dutch? This is in the dutch papers today about Koeman and Saints: http://m.telegraaf.nl/telesport/article/22688170/koeman-kandidaat-bij-southampton

maybe i'm missing the point but. 1. Who says we are signing a Juve forward? 2. What is the point of this thread?

Do you think letting Dodd and williams go is connected to MoPo going? New man gets to pick his own staff top to bottom?

After failing with Man U Moyes will need to be a sucess at his next club. He wouldn't get a job at any team that finished higher than us last season TBH.