gonzo Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Not on the website yet, but in today's Echo it says that WGS is not on the shortlist. No names mentioned as to who is, but will be people with lower league experience. Expect an appointment next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Not on the website yet, but in today's Echo it says that WGS is not on the shortlist. No names mentioned as to who is, but will be people with lower league experience. Expect an appointment next week. Sensible really unless it is Tony Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Not on the website yet, but in today's Echo it says that WGS is not on the shortlist. No names mentioned as to who is, but will be people with lower league experience. Expect an appointment next week. Hopefully Keegan then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 If true, that sounds somewhat ominous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Perhaps he's not on the shotlist as he has already been chosen as the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 What is the point in 56% of us wanting strachan then???? pointless, don't they listen to fans anymore lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Chuckle Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Not on the website yet, but in today's Echo it says that WGS is not on the shortlist. No names mentioned as to who is, but will be people with lower league experience. Expect an appointment next week. makes perfect sense didn't Tony Adams manage Wycombe :-/ has Peter Taylors name been mentioned yet? Very good record getting teams promoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted 11 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 11 July, 2009 It also said it won't be anybody too high-profile, which rules out Keegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestSaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 makes perfect sense didn't Tony Adams manage Wycombe :-/ has Peter Taylors name been mentioned yet? Very good record getting teams promoted As is Paul Sturrocks - Plymouth, Sheffield W, Swindon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Surely they must know that Tony Adams would cause problems because 1. he is a ****e manager (proven) and 2. he has massive pompey links. I'd like to think that the new guy's advisors would warn him. Or does Adams have mates in the new background team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Surely they must know that Tony Adams would cause problems because 1. he is a ****e manager (proven) and 2. he has massive pompey links. I'd like to think that the new guy's advisors would warn him. Or does Adams have mates in the new background team? Counts for NOTHING in this sort of decision. Hr. Liebherr isnt a billionaire on the back of making such emotional judgements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertySFC Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Killer and Gore still on board , neither have been released by the club , , I think back to the original interview from new owners , under promise and over deliver ....it won't be TA , they want to fill the ground for starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 After the hysteria and good vibes this week I feel the new appointment is likely to be a real disappointment. Things never stay great for long when you’re a Saints fan so it is bound to take a down turn at some point. Despite most wanting someone like Strachan you have to be honest and ask yourselves why he would want to come back to a club like Southampton. If he wants a return to football at some point I am pretty sure there will be plenty of Premiership clubs interested in signing him up. Sorry for the gloom it is not intentional just a major dose of realism on my part. The way I look at it I expect the worst and anything above is a bonus then. So it has to be Tony Adams IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 After the hysteria and good vibes this week I feel the new appointment is likely to be a real disappointment. Things never stay great for long when you’re a Saints fan so it is bound to take a down turn at some point. Despite most wanting someone like Strachan you have to be honest and ask yourselves why he would want to come back to a club like Southampton. If he wants a return to football at some point I am pretty sure there will be plenty of Premiership clubs interested in signing him up. Sorry for the gloom it is not intentional just a major dose of realism on my part. The way I look at it I expect the worst and anything above is a bonus then. So it has to be Tony Adams IMHOI'm still on cloud nine. I sure the club will make the right choice of manager. Whether that be WGS or someone like Tisdale. Can't wait for the season to start. Bring it on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 express says he wasn`t on the original list but has now jumped to being fav. http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/113212/Strachan-top-of-Saints-list/ someone been reading poles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted 11 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Tony Adams will NOT come here. Here is the guy who was trying to talk himself into the Celtic job. He's waiting for another crack at the big time. So don't panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Just said on SSN that Express is saying Strachan is top of the shortlist!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Did not catch the paper but SSN said Strachan top of short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Did not catch the paper but SSN said Strachan top of short list. Daily Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMidfieldGeneral Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Tony Adams will NOT come here. Here is the guy who was trying to talk himself into the Celtic job. He's waiting for another crack at the big time. So don't panic. I hope you`re right.. It`s the last game i go to if Adams takes the job. F88king bumbling incoherent idiot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I am just grateful we need a manager after all that worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modern matron Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Not on the website yet, but in today's Echo it says that WGS is not on the shortlist. No names mentioned as to who is, but will be people with lower league experience. Expect an appointment next week. Names from lower league Paul Tisdale Exeter Peter Taylor Wyconbe Keith Hill Richdale Alan Knill Bury Mark Robins Rotherham Andy Scott Brentford Paul Simpson Shrewsbury I think these names are more likely than bloody Tony Adams! Me I'd like Sean O'Driscoll linked with Eddie Howe. Previous success in this league, good to watch, plus South Coast connections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Mush Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 After the hysteria and good vibes this week I feel the new appointment is likely to be a real disappointment. Things never stay great for long when you’re a Saints fan so it is bound to take a down turn at some point. Despite most wanting someone like Strachan you have to be honest and ask yourselves why he would want to come back to a club like Southampton. If he wants a return to football at some point I am pretty sure there will be plenty of Premiership clubs interested in signing him up. Sorry for the gloom it is not intentional just a major dose of realism on my part. The way I look at it I expect the worst and anything above is a bonus then. So it has to be Tony Adams IMHO It's good to see that through it all you're keeping cheery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Just said on SSN that Express is saying Strachan is top of the shortlist!!! Journalistic licence. What they meant was that Strachan was top of TSW's shortlist. These guys seem wise and they are professional businessmen with International Experience. I am pretty certain that they will have a great deal of experience in interviewing and selection of senior critical staff. Which means that they have nothing to prove, they have no need to bring their ego into the equation are not "long term fans with their own ideas of what has gone wrong" and what should be done and will not being trying to impose revolutionary new systems. They will simply use proven existing HR systems and experience to create a short list, professional Top Grading style interview techniques, will seek out references. And then see what the customer wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tango Man Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 After coaching the local under 16 team to back to back league and cup doubles , is this low enough for the criteria !!! Just let me know and I will walk to St Marys and do the job for the minimum wage !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Keegan has lower league managerial experience...get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Names from lower league Paul Tisdale Exeter Peter Taylor Wyconbe Keith Hill Richdale Alan Knill Bury Mark Robins Rotherham Andy Scott Brentford Paul Simpson Shrewsbury I think these names are more likely than bloody Tony Adams! Me I'd like Sean O'Driscoll linked with Eddie Howe. Previous success in this league, good to watch, plus South Coast connections There is also Steve Cotterill you can add to that list ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 oh well back to the real world...peter taylor would not be a bad bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Journalistic licence. What they meant was that Strachan was top of TSW's shortlist. These guys seem wise and they are professional businessmen with International Experience. I am pretty certain that they will have a great deal of experience in interviewing and selection of senior critical staff. Which means that they have nothing to prove, they have no need to bring their ego into the equation are not "long term fans with their own ideas of what has gone wrong" and what should be done and will not being trying to impose revolutionary new systems. They will simply use proven existing HR systems and experience to create a short list, professional Top Grading style interview techniques, will seek out references. And then see what the customer wants Depend who is selecting,and how they are going about the process.It seems unlikely that Markus Liebherr will deploy part of the Mali Group HR dept. to undertake the process you have described and might be reguarded as standard in business or industry. Its more likely that Oldknow,and Cortese are drawing up a shortlist to present to ML.As Cortese has not been in the UK with a football club that long we might be dependant on Oldknow's knowledge,experience and judgement here.Let us hope he has canvassed some views from MLT ! Finally,and a small point,can we go back to being supporters rather than "customers" now that Lowe has gone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I hope you`re right.. It`s the last game i go to if Adams takes the job. F88king bumbling incoherent idiot!! can you imagine how quickly he'd fall off the wagon if he came to Saints? It doesnt bear thinking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Names from lower league Paul Tisdale Exeter Peter Taylor Wyconbe Keith Hill Richdale Alan Knill Bury Mark Robins Rotherham Andy Scott Brentford Paul Simpson Shrewsbury I think these names are more likely than bloody Tony Adams! Me I'd like Sean O'Driscoll linked with Eddie Howe. Previous success in this league, good to watch, plus South Coast connections This reminds me of excitedly opening a christmas present at the age of 7 and finding that the action man I'd been given wasn't the talking one with the bionic eye. What a let down than Christmas was after promising so much. And the turkey was dry FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 (edited) oh well back to the real world...peter taylor would not be a bad bet Its all very well saying "back to the real world" but the real world means you need a manager who knows this league and knows how to get out of it. The big name manager can be for the premiership if/when we get there. What would be the point of appointing a big name who has no clue about this level of English football ? And lets just think about this - we are excited cos we have a wealthy owner after years of crap BUT a big name manager will look and say to himslef "league one, minus 10 points, do i want to risk my reputation ? " Had we been Championship then yeah, fair enough, a big name may well see the bigger picture. But bottom of League 1 is a hell of a journey back to the big time...... 2 years minimum IF everything went right (getting into play offs this season and winning them) 2 years is a long long time in the life of a football manager. Edited 11 July, 2009 by beatlesaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 It would mega p155 off the skates if Tony Adams came here & was a success in leading us to the prem while they slip down to div 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Its all very well saying "back to the real world" but the real world means you need a manager who knows this league and knows how to get out of it. The big name manager can be for the premiership if/when we get there. What would be the point of appointing a big name who has no clue about this level of English football ? i agree...hence why i said peter taylor would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Not on the website yet, but in today's Echo it says that WGS is not on the shortlist. No names mentioned as to who is, but will be people with lower league experience. Expect a SH*T appointment next week. Thats better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 This reminds me of excitedly opening a christmas present at the age of 7 and finding that the action man I'd been given wasn't the talking one with the bionic eye. What a let down than Christmas was after promising so much. And the turkey was dry FFS If the Action Man resembled Tony Adams there would have been no point even taking the bastard out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Just said on SSN that Express is saying Strachan is top of the shortlist!!! mmmm Express v Echo. Both are full of rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I think it will be WGS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Despite most wanting someone like Strachan you have to be honest and ask yourselves why he would want to come back to a club like Southampton. If he wants a return to football at some point I am pretty sure there will be plenty of Premiership clubs interested in signing him up. Exactly. Not a hope in hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I think it will be WGS. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbletch Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 makes perfect sense didn't Tony Adams manage Wycombe :-/ has Peter Taylors name been mentioned yet? Very good record getting teams promoted If we're looking for lower league experience then that's not a bad shout at all. Plays the game the right way too. BTW if he's not on the manager's short list I assume that Strachan is still on short manager's list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PercyR Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Why? The more I think about it, it has to be WGS. Why would the club invite WGS to Staplewood and why would WGS go there. If it's not true, why wouldn't the club deny it. I'm sure that AO must be media savvy enough to know the frenzy it would cause and the easiest way to quell the excitement would have been to deny that WGS was at Staplewood, even if he was there on the off chance. In my mind it has to be WGS otherwise, what is the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Why? Gut feeling and a few things add up. Nothing more than that, which is why I said "think". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I think it will be WGS. Would you care to elaborate on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWY Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Names from lower league Paul Tisdale Exeter Peter Taylor Wyconbe Keith Hill Richdale Alan Knill Bury Mark Robins Rotherham Andy Scott Brentford Paul Simpson Shrewsbury I think these names are more likely than bloody Tony Adams! Me I'd like Sean O'Driscoll linked with Eddie Howe. Previous success in this league, good to watch, plus South Coast connections Paul Simpson best option on the list for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Gut feeling and a few things add up. Nothing more than that, which is why I said "think". I have to say I agree. For exactly the same reasons. But, only intuitively looking at the signs. Unless WGS turns round and says 'no' I am with you Ponty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 Names from lower league Paul Tisdale Exeter Peter Taylor Wyconbe Keith Hill Richdale Alan Knill Bury Mark Robins Rotherham Andy Scott Brentford Paul Simpson Shrewsbury I think these names are more likely than bloody Tony Adams! Me I'd like Sean O'Driscoll linked with Eddie Howe. Previous success in this league, good to watch, plus South Coast connections glad to see Alan Knill mentioned by someone else with steve coppell as "Sporting Director" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 The more I think about it, it has to be WGS. Why would the club invite WGS to Staplewood and why would WGS go there. If it's not true, why wouldn't the club deny it. I'm sure that AO must be media savvy enough to know the frenzy it would cause and the easiest way to quell the excitement would have been to deny that WGS was at Staplewood, even if he was there on the off chance. In my mind it has to be WGS otherwise, what is the point? Yes partly. + Wife and house down here. + Knows how well respected and liked he is here. + We can afford him + Will have fan support and if he calls for patience we'll give it to him + Saint Markus is clearly no fool + No denial by WGS or the Club Mind you it's a useful one to keep on the front burner and not deny whilst selling STs. Something tells me he might be thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I think WGS is considering his offer over the weekend and the 'short list' is a list of alternatives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 July, 2009 Share Posted 11 July, 2009 I think WGS is considering his offer over the weekend and the 'short list' is a list of alternatives Good call. I go with that. In which case lets beg him to come instead of T Adams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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