Badger

.. and also the (smug) belief that because they appointed an unknown in Poch who proved his worth that we have a midas touch that will sniff out a gem every time. As many have alluded to, we may aim for another Poch, but end up with a Remi Garde.

"... most of them are young males, who appear to be of North African descent...".

skins v the rest

I wouldn't expect any sightings of Jurgen Klinsmann in the Southampton area, full stop.

So at least it blocks off another route for Garcia.

Sounds dreadful.

You mean you'd actually heard of him before this evening?

Or Garcia even. Not that we have a good track record of signing £15m strikers from Serie A.

Rattle

interesting conclusion: I'd welcome the manager as described above, but not sure that is consistent with the Man City style seen.

I also wonder if Pellegrini is seen as a respectable 'stop gap' without the risks that others (Puel, FdB, etc) bring, and we are now seeking someone to hold us in the Europa League type position in the league for a couple of years, whilst seeking the manager to then elevate it into CL contention. Especially if some of the CL potential managers are not currently likely to be enticed.

Does that mean he is unlikely to play the swashbuckling attacking game we want ?

In belittling Pelligrini's achievements at Man City most people have overlooked the fact he's won the League Cup twice in three years. Window Cleaner, I believe you are a follower of football in France - whats your take on Puel ?

Very surprised he didn't take that option. Despite the £ currently on offer from Everton a third season at Saints and there were likely to be better options next year, Arsenal for one.

Found the comment about him on the last page of the earlier thread: You can't both be right. (And I've no idea who is).

What evidence is there that he is 'forward thinking'? And if he did come here do you not think he might use this as a stepping stone as our last two have?. Pelligrini. Yes, I've had the same thought that he isn't a long term appointment, but as two seasons is the going rate now why might we expect anything more from him or another. Really ? On the previous thread it was commented that he played a defensive style.

Not excited by any of the above. Pelligrini - nice bloke, but I just wonder if he'd inspire the squad. I just visualise him wondering around the training ground in a tracksuit, but his tartan check slippers really giving him away. Puel - have read some good things about him but note the critiscism of his style of play. Vitor - seems too much of a gamble and his track record appears a jorneyman and nothing to write home about. At least Garcia had been at some decent clubs. If forced to choose one of the three then Pelligrini would be the one, but I was hoping for a more exciting choice. Cetainly if Pelligrini is selected then it exposes a myth as to how well prepared we are in keeping tabs on up and coming managers who fit our profile.

The views on Moyes & Bruce is nothing to do with being considered boring and unexciting because they're not continental coaches. More that they are pretty average at best. Giggs wouldn't have the "respect" of the dressing room . If you want a "formula" to avoid, selecting a manager on the strength of having played for a 'great' is one to steer clear of. Not many who played under Revie, or Clough at Forest have succeeded. For every Martin O'Neill theres a whole list of journeymen managers who never quite made it.

Hope not.

Why would he rule himself out ? Seems odd. Doesn't he want to manage Arsenal in two years time or somrthing?.

Obviously Adam Blackmore follows Simon Peach on Twittter.

timber

Galtier sounds interesting, but on Googling him : this says he's looking for something new: http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/galtier-ready-saint-etienne-exit but this article suggests his ultimate ambition is Liverpool: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/618323/Jurgen-Klopp-Christophe-Galtier-Liverpool-Transfer-News-Gossip

what was the suggested fee for AOC mooted in the press ? £12-15m from recollection. Now whether we'd stand a chance of persuading AOC to return is another matter, but of the two I'd prefer AOC for the price bracket.

Should know by now that any deals should be completed ahead of a tournament if we do harbour any real interest in the player.