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Wilcoxisms: “Russell has shown fantastic qualities in his managerial career so far and is someone who we believe will thrive in the great environment we have here at Southampton." “Russel is a fantastic fit for what we are trying to achieve, with a strong record of developing and nurturing young, talented players to fulfill their potential and deliver results on the pitch." “We can’t wait for Russell to get started working with the team at Staplewood as we get ready for the new season.” "We've got a strong stable of goalkeepers here." He's either as clueless as Rasmus W. Ankersen, or his toady (possibly both).

If this is true then it confirms what many have suspected, this disaster of a manager is yet another Rasmus W. Ankersen selection. No way JW would’ve had a major part of the choice 6 months before his hiring. But when RM was rolled out Ankersen was hiding in the shadows, letting Kraft and JW make all the press adulations about the signing. Classic plausible deniability move, based on his previous two awful choices, by that preening, self idolising, smug, charlatan bastard.

A blind squirrel finds a nut occasionally. Also I haven't looked at those fixtures, but how many were against teams on the beach? He's a disaster, his tactics and team set up are beyond pathetic. But yes, there is something deeper that is wrong at this club. His name is Rasmus W. Ankersen.

Where's my hammer?

Apparently. Thanks mods.

I do. https://trainingground.guru/articles/rasmus-ankersen-why-football-clubs-should-embrace-failure

Mods, where's the poll gone?

I heard he's very popular in P*rtsm**th.

Yes indeed, if they are given the chance. But Dragan is the boss. Yes, he probably knows next to nothing about football, but he surely it has dawned on him that SR are beyond incompetent. If he has any business sense he'll drag JW into his office, tell him to get a list of potential new managers from Ankersen. Then tell him not to hire anyone from that list, and instead hire a committee of football experts to come up with a short list of experienced managers who they can hire on a rolling one-year contract. No more hipsters and losers.

This is what Wilcox said about RM on his appointment: “Russell has shown fantastic qualities in his managerial career so far and is someone who we believe will thrive in the great environment we have here at Southampton. “He is a fantastic fit for what we are trying to achieve, with a strong record of developing and nurturing young, talented players to fulfil their potential and deliver results on the pitch. “We can’t wait for Russell to get started working with the team at Staplewood as we get ready for the new season.” So either JW is as clueless as Ankersen, Kraft and the rest of the SR clowns (who are the ones who chose Wilcox, BTW), or toes the party line and is a bullshitter. Either way, it looks like we are in deep shit if we are relying on JW to help us get out of this mess.

Yes, an experienced manager who knows the f*cking basics, caretaker or on a rolling one year contract.

This arsehole is the mastermind behind all of it. A complete charlatan and fraud. A legend in his own mind. https://trainingground.guru/articles/rasmus-ankersen-why-football-clubs-should-embrace-failure

He also needs to do the same with Rasmus W. Ankersen and the rest of the SR clowns.

Sorry, I can't wait any longer for this.

Unfortunately not, it's pick by that plonker Martin.

Stop it, you're giving me a glimmer of hope!

Shocking. So the question is, how long is Dragan going to put up with this? It's his money they are pissing down the drain for unmitigated disastrous results.

Oh shit, don't give ideas to Ankersen.

Quite simple really, SR and Rasmus W. Ankersen are clueless morons. Jones and Selles, exhibits A and B. Tall Paul, no striker last summer, etc., etc. The list of disastrous decisions goes on and on. Smile at them, show them a nice powerpoint and have fancy hair, and they'll believe any bullshit you spout. I'm sure they're lapping up his pathetic excuses about needing to be patient, players just need to be more brave, and we're still suffering from a relegation hangover. Oh, and the fans are making it difficult for them. And what's really worrying is Wilcox seems to be not much better.

Hopefully RM will have been sacked by then. Earlier preferably but I’m not holding my breath

Unfortunately I think that’s true. They are clueless about football and so do not understand we have an incompetent manager.

Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce that Russell Martin has been appointed as its new Men’s First Team Manager. The 37-year-old joins on a contract that runs until 2026 at St Mary’s, after the club reached an agreement to secure his services. Martin has spent the past two seasons as head coach of the Welsh club, earning widespread acclaim for the team’s progress and style of play during that time, as he led them to within three points of an unlikely Championship playoff berth in the most recent campaign. Prior to his time there, Martin impressed in his first managerial role, spending a season-and-a-half at MK Dons in League One, overseeing significant improvement in the side’s performances. Southampton FC Chairman, Henrik Kraft, said: “We are extremely excited to welcome Russell to Southampton. “Russell was the stand-out candidate throughout our recruitment process and we are confident his strong track record, alongside the experienced leadership of our new Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, will deliver great results.” Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, added: “Russell has shown fantastic qualities in his managerial career so far and is someone who we believe will thrive in the great environment we have here at Southampton. “He is a fantastic fit for what we are trying to achieve, with a strong record of developing and nurturing young, talented players to fulfil their potential and deliver results on the pitch. “We can’t wait for Russell to get started working with the team at Staplewood as we get ready for the new season.” _______________ F*ck off Henrik Kraft. F*ck off Jason Wilcox. F*ck off Russell Martin. And f*ck off Rasmus W. Ankersen, I know you're behind this shit too. F*ck off all of you, you bunch of incompetent wankers.

And bears shit in the woods

If Ipswich are going to win this they could at least do us a favour and put away all their chances to give us a good spanking. At least hasten the numpty’s departure.

I wrote "Apart from a last minute win against a poor Sheff. Wed. side, it's lurched from poor to appalling ..." which implies that was the one decent performance. So hardly "some revisionism". @Harry_SFC 's post sums it up for me: