Pilchards

I get the impression that we were worried that our current manager was wanted by palace and that we rushed it through. Very unusual to install a manager without a press conference. The comments by De Boar suggests a dig at us as he knows he was 2nd choice by both clubs.

You don't think Craig David is impressive?

Again I disagree as we have a great squad which just needed a decent manager and a good goalscoring midfielder.

Totally disagree. it starts right now as we need to either get rid of those that want out and bring in some that will suit our system.

I looked back on the Pottychino thread a few years back and it was embarrassing as many never gave him a chance. I will say this guy will take us into the top 6 come xmas time and we will finish in 7th with a cup final victory in the bag. Our star player will be someone that he has brought into the club for a record total of 23m after add ons.

The young one, aged 29 perhaps. PS, Why would someone want to have a conversation with themselves by logging into another name? 'Hello Pilchards, how are you today?' 'I'm great Pilchards.'

I would love to know why Tuchel is no longer interested? Keep hearing it was a long way down the line and then all of a sudden he's pulled away. Maybe he wanted his own coaching team or wants a say in bringing players in? My bet is he would only commit to 2 years and not 3 as Reed said the next appointment needs to be long term committed.

Just think it would be nice if we had a decent striker that could barge his way on the end of these corners and free kicks.

Get rid, sulking *****.

Keep away from that Pickford guy playing for England. His kicking is worse than Forster. 30m ha ha what mug would pay that?

Thats my way of thinking and I'm hoping it's Tuchel. The whole football world would sit up and be amazed if we got him in.

I really don't get this that we have not interviewed him yet. Reed imho has been looking for a manager since April and all of a sudden he wants this guy? How about this for a long shot? Press rumour - Emre Mor joined Borussia Dortmund last summer from Danish side Nordsjaelland but has found first-team opportunities hard to come by..... Livepool and Saints are interested in getting him in on loan. Twitter last night - Reported by Turkish skysports that Tuchel was on his way to Saints. Maybe they got the information as Mor is Turkish? PS - Too busy right now but I plan to take a trip to staplewood.

Is it back on? Premier League teams Southampton, Borussia Dortmund, to bring the head of the team from Thomas Tuchel. #skyskorcom

Vera? Veera? Viera? Patrick, that's better.

I don't get this mystery guy business as FDB and Peelegrino must think they are 2nd options. Maybe we have a shortlist of one and one only. Reed has probably done a couple of interviews already which suggests he is unemployed already.

Found this interesting but I thought no manager had access to our black box? Seems like Koeman is stealing our transfer targets too. ... their flaxen coiffured ringleader holds up an electronic device (possibly representing Southampton's fabled 'black box', a method the club use for recruitment) and declares: “Finally it is ours. This isn't just about shirt designs my friends, this holds the secrets behind Southampton's famous academy – tactics, transfers, all their future plans. “This is great work gentlemen. With this the Southampton way can now be our way too.”

If I walked into St Mary's and our training campus compared to Bournemouth/Burnley I would see a mega difference.

Yes as Conte is looking for another club who matches his ambitions.

Burnley and Bournemouth is not a sideway step. We are a much bigger club plus more of an attraction for better players.

Good question. Reed talks often about stability and this is why I reckon we may target the Burnley manager or Bournemouth. Whats the point of long term contracts if the management turnover is shocking. Those two would keep us moving in the right direction but it's the ambition of those that buy in players. IMHO if managers have more in the say of who they want we might do better.

This new kit launch is causing so much trouble. I've heard Bertrand wants out as he was not happy on what he looked like plus our manager was sacked as he wanted the relaunch date brought forward. VVD wants to leave for Liverpool as he was not featured enough, Forster is puzzled as it shows him saving shots. Tadic, Jayrod almost gone as they never got a mention either. The very last I have heard was 2,000 Saints fans going mad as they hate this Ben 10 cartoon Southampton football club keep playing. MELTDOWN

Going to be a long process for a manager after Puel told Reed he would not change his style of football only recently. IMHO Reed has nobody in mind as we speak and I reckon a good month before someone comes in.

The Fulham wing play is pretty awesome. Redmond will love it but I'm not sure about the other flank.

Why is that woman cupping his balls?

VVD one of the best defenders in Europe signing for you?