I reckon Pellegrini's agent making contact turned things on its head. Maybe Saints didn't think they could get him here.
We've all got different opinions, but for me, Puel hasn't done enough to warrant being picked. His football philosophy is also at odds with 'The Southampton Way'.
Pellegrini took Villareal into the Champions League and the last 4, Malaga to the last 8, City to the title and CL last 4. Of course he should be our first choice. It's like a choice between Ronaldo or Jordan Rhodes.