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I don’t think Lowe was here when Merrington left. It seemed that Souness was brought in to make us more attractive to investors by the then board.

I know it’s been covered previously on here, but it was remarkable that Dave Merrington retained affection for the club after the way he was dismissed.

Okay, I give up.... who will it be ?

Probably not by Ken Bailey though.

I remember he even openly admitted this when being interviewed pitchside at half time during a Saints v NLY fixture at St Mary’s.

Shearer has always given Saints a warm review when I’ve heard him. Of course he has been critical of them at times, especially the defending, but that’s not surprising and when he does , it doesn’t come across that he’s taking pleasure in it (unlike Townsend). I’ve also heard him lay into Newcastle when they were an ordinary team without money.

Pleased for them, glad to hear of some success at the club. Providing the women and Goztepe are going well Martin and Rasmus can point to a successful season.

Was definitely a Wesley Hoedt moment with him slipping on his arse at a critical time. Mind you, I find it a little unfair criticising a young ABK, when Salisu seems to have gone awol (was it said he wasn’t motivated the other week, and is that still the case, or has he now got an ‘injury’ to contend with ?).

Yeh, why not ? Bournemouth on an end of season slump… and not motivated … Followed by Geordies who’ve just used up their goal quota for April already. Six points. Piece of piss. Not to be taken literally. (MLG point - I realise no such thing as goal quotas , and that AFCB still have safety to play for).

Adam Armstrong, lone striker then

Thinks that’s the ideal we’d all like to see. Does such a candidate in terms of Gravitas realistically exist though ? Potter has been touted on here, but not sure the ‘name’ and style will be enough to persuade the better players their careers will be best served by staying. Same for Cooper. Probably right that Rasmus will make an ‘alternative’ appointment, that only he can see the merit in.

Interesting thought. I think we’ve all realised from early season that he’d be unlikely to stay, and could be off as soon as after one season. Although a great talent, I’m a little wary of how he needs to be protected and how many games (EPL or Championship) w could rely on him for. I’m resigned to him going at the end of the season, anything else would be a major surprise. (Just hope we spend anything wisely …. That’s not a given!!). Probably alone in this but if we go down I’d be more concerned over keeping Alcarez to be honest (accepting that RL will be on his way).

IF , he remains here

If Selles keeps us up - which I’m not expecting- then the club are in a bit of a ‘Mark Hughes dilemma’ of ‘well, he deserves it ‘ ….. and unfortunately this will soon become ‘review it in October’ moveable feast. Not just who is available, but who would be interested, irrespective of which division we’re in. Poch and Nagellsman are currently available, but you’d hope Rasmus and Semmens (or Willcox) don’t factor them into the options when coming to a decision.

Preferable to ‘Bompey’ , surely ?

Worth a mention after last night's performance. A goal, pass for Walcott's goal, and cleared one off the line. He achieved that in 45 minutes, which is more of a contribution than many of the buggers have made all season.

Prepare yourself for a young 'tracksuit type' previously dealing with a junior Man City team, even if it's their Girls U16's.

'upwardly mobile coach' .... one who fucks off within a couple of seasons IF he's any good. It's not so long ago that we talked of 'the project'... at least that gave a slither of hope that the manager would see it through

I suspect that even if Poch, or Potter picked up the phone and said, "look, for whatever reason... I'd like the job...", Rasmus W. would decline them as not 'fitting the model' or 'buying into our data driven ethos ...' which as everybody knows is the only way forward

Think most on here could have speculated on both of those. Agree with you regarding a manager as opposed to coach. The 'coach' title, in England anyway, seems to undermine the managers authority, which is probably appropriate for us and the way they see it running. Whoever is appointed will be answerable to Rasmus as the decision maker, more likely a puppet dancing to his tune. Poortvliet time again i suspect.

I remember his name from playing at Bournemouth , around the time of MacDougall and Boyer. Think they were still the unpretentious Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in those days. I wasn't aware of his Saints connection (name aside) and scouting for us though.

Would be such an un-Rasmus appointment, so would be great if it actually worked.

Perhaps the Board are reaching for the 'Fat Sam' klaxon. Could we really be that desperate? Yes, is probably now the answer.

And upgrade the GK coaching.

Possibly too little, too late. The Board probably hamstrung themselves by the quick announcement of Selles taking over till the end of the season. Trouble with this gamble, if it happens, is that the new man won't have long to impose his style/tactics.