New Manager Thread

Do we expect a new manager to be appointed quickly after confirmation of Koeman's departure or do we think it will be a week(s)? Obviously we will have other managers lined up, but will it go through quickly or do we expect to have to wait?

Also, We can't forget about our very long term deal with Under Armour, I cant see them accepting an unkown.

I dont believe for a second they will have no say on the matter given the commitment and investment they have put in.

 

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I wouldn't have thought our technical supplier will have any input on any football matters.

I get that people would like a manager for 5 years, even for 3. Some stability would be very welcome.

But is this even remotely realistic? What's the average tenure of a football manager these days? A season? Less?

Who was the last Saints manager to serve 3+ years? Chris Nicholl?

I wouldn't have thought our technical supplier will have any input on any football matters.

Indeed. Plus our deal whilst good for us pales into insignificance when compared to the teams above us.

I wouldn't have thought our technical supplier will have any input on any football matters.

Main sponsors and suppliers have more say than you think, might not be the deciding vote, but definitely a lean/nudge here and there.

And he's guaranteed to improve.

How do you work that out

He didn't when he went to Burnley

Think we will end up with Moyes.

I don't think we will. Saints are a progressive club and Moyes isn't really a progressive Manager.

Pochettino, Koeman, Moyes just looks ridiculous. Moyes (like Pellegrini) would have been a decent choice to take on the situation we had when Pochettino left to steady the ship but not now IMO (especially given his last two jobs).

Watford switched off in the league focusing on the FA cup.

Because they are deluded and thought they should have done much better. I'm sure I read somewhere that Watford had also told him at Christmas that he had no future at the club after this season.

And he's guaranteed to improve.

bravo.

 

bravo.

'the fck did the first two quotes get in there?

Main sponsors and suppliers have more say than you think, might not be the deciding vote, but definitely a lean/nudge here and there.

Don't be ridiculous. Why would anyone from Under Armour even discuss it?

Has the ex Watford manager Flores been mentioned as a Saints manager contender, thought he did a good job last season at Watford and I liked the way he went about things. Didn't deserve to get the push IMO.

Don't be ridiculous. Why would anyone from Under Armour even

 

Of course they'll discuss it, if you were a main partner of SFC and had seen all the reports this weekend wouldnt you??

Your not that nieve to think the business side of a premier league club just stick to business are you?

 

Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that nxt/abp/garmin/veho/UA or Carlsberg are picking our next manager! If Calrlsberg did though........

Just having a think ....how about that manager from Midgetland ?? left field I know but often its not who we expect .

Le Tiss to be involved somewhere, I reckon. Not as manager - Obviously

Le Tiss to be involved somewhere, I reckon. Not as manager - Obviously

He is far too sensible to get formally involved in the first team. Plus not qualified.

Just having a think ....how about that manager from Midgetland ?? left field I know but often its not who we expect .

Let's get Pione Sisto in regardless.

Le Tiss to be involved somewhere, I reckon. Not as manager - Obviously

Hope not as we would have to read your posts slagging him off when we don`t win every week

It is being reported that Emery has agreed a deal with Milan.

No he hasnt,that news is from May 2015

Honest question ....have there been any official statements by either Saints or Everton with regard to to RK

Coming round to the idea of Eddie Howe now.

Has the ex Watford manager Flores been mentioned as a Saints manager contender, thought he did a good job last season at Watford and I liked the way he went about things. Didn't deserve to get the push IMO.

Id take him . Similar to Koemans record , some high points and some so so seasons . Would Koeman have done better at Watford ? Seems to fit our model .

A Spanish report just after he left Watford said we were interested in him. Can't find the link just now.

Edit: here it is

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/marca-leeds-target-flores-has-offer-from-southampton-espanyol-int

Has the ex Watford manager Flores been mentioned as a Saints manager contender, thought he did a good job last season at Watford and I liked the way he went about things. Didn't deserve to get the push IMO.

Once or twice: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/search.php?searchid=3396094

Rudi Garcia. Took Lille up from 7th to Ligue 1 Champions. Took Roma from 6th to 2nd two years running. Champions league football with both clubs. Gave 9 Roma academy players their debut in his 2.5 years at the club. Never lost at Roma after leading at halftime; 46 wins 5 draws 0 losses. Unemployed. Seems to tick a lot of boxes.

Rudi Garcia. Took Lille up from 7th to Ligue 1 Champions. Took Roma from 6th to 2nd two years running. Champions league football with both clubs. Gave 9 Roma academy players their debut in his 2.5 years at the club. Never lost at Roma after leading at halftime; 46 wins 5 draws 0 losses. Unemployed. Seems to tick a lot of boxes.

Don't know anything about him, but his stats at Roma are OK.

P118: W61 (51.69%) D34 L23

Seems he had a bad run of one win in 10 (like we did!!) and got the chop from Roma.

Id take him . Similar to Koemans record , some high points and some so so seasons . Would Koeman have done better at Watford ? Seems to fit our model .

Don't know but I was quite amused to see Troy Deeney actual got more league goals and assists than Mane last season.

Honest question ....have there been any official statements by either Saints or Everton with regard to to RK

No. Just Koeman's new agent and some Media articles in the telegraph and echo that are pretty clearly being briefed by saints. Don't expect anything official from the clubs until everything is sorted and signed.

The fact Guan has listed our short list of new managers, I think shows it's done, I wouldn't be surprised in the hold up in the announcement, is that Saints want as much time as possible to get the new manager announcement as soon as possible after we announce Koemans left, to limit media scrutiny.

The fact Guan has listed our short list of new managers, I think shows it's done, I wouldn't be surprised in the hold up in the announcement, is that Saints want as much time as possible to get the new manager announcement as soon as possible after we announce Koemans left, to limit media scrutiny.

will be at least a week I would have thought.

IF we have those 4 on the list, we would have to interview them..or even get permission to in some cases

It's going to be Clive 'just like rugger' Woodward and Mickey 'ill have a whip round' Fialka, the dream team.

You heard it here first.

If Howe did well for us he could put himself in pole position for the England job.

There's a good Graham Hunter podcast with Howe chatting - seems to say all the right stuff

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Matt Le Tiss has just posted a pic of him and Benali saying he's found his assistant. Dream team? [emoji6]

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Who cares about the new manager? What's the new anti-Koeman song for next season - that's what we all need to know

Who cares about the new manager? What's the new anti-Koeman song for next season - that's what we all need to know

will be at least a week I would have thought.

 

IF we have those 4 on the list, we would have to interview them..or even get permission to in some cases

Unless there was a list of 4 to disguise the list of one that was previously mentioned #conspiracytheory

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Who cares about the new manager? What's the new anti-Koeman song for next season - that's what we all need to know

Ronald Koeman is a w****r, is a w****r

I think it'll be Howe and he'll have a remit from Les to wedge as many academy graduates in the first team as possible. The club will push the boat out in trying to tempt back Chambers, Ox and Theo in an attempt to make it happen.

We won't pay (not should we) what Walcott wants and getting Chambers back on loan would just be a bit pointless.

I hope not Howe. He might be a good emerging talent but we need a manager that knows his way around european football (for our long and impressive europa cup run) and one that lesser known, promising young players from the far reaches of the euro leagues will want to come and play for....Howe isn't that.

Certainly not Moyes either, anyway his football is hardly the southampton way so i'd be surprised if he is on the real shortlist.

On reflection feeling quite relaxed about RK going.....especially after the sh1t we had to watch up to last xmas.

I don't particularly want Howe. Moyes is cast iron solidity but pretty much guarantees us three consecutive 10th place finishes before we all implode with collective arse-aching boredom.

Basically AVB or FDB or I top myself.

We need a manager with a three initial name FFS.

I quite like Flores, second choice Giggs as we can all wear chest wigs at the first home game as a gesture of support :-0

I don't particularly want Howe. Moyes is cast iron solidity but pretty much guarantees us three consecutive 10th place finishes before we all implode with collective arse-aching boredom.

 

Basically AVB or FDB or I top myself.

 

We need a manager with a three initial name FFS.

LvG?

LvG?

PEH - Pale Eddie Howe?

I don't particularly want Howe. Moyes is cast iron solidity but pretty much guarantees us three consecutive 10th place finishes before we all implode with collective arse-aching boredom.

 

Basically AVB or FDB or I top myself.

 

We need a manager with a three initial name FFS.

QSF?

AVB would be ideal.. If you like 70% possession and dour football

AVB would be ideal.. If you like 70% possession and dour football

A record points haul at Spurs won trophies in Portugal and Russia and Europa league experience missed Champs League at Spurs by one point yet people are touting Howe .

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AVB would be ideal.. If you like 70% possession and dour football

I want a dapper manager with good hair.

I want a dapper manager with good hair.

Paul Tisdale's ear's perked up!

Close...

But no cigar...

Adkins is looking for work #JustSayin

This is 100%,Manuel Pellegrini is in Southampton this evening so is on the short list at the very least.If he doesn't get the job then we are likely to have a top class manager if that is the standard.