Dog Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 (edited) but, our new manager will be introduced on wednesday at 14:00hrs. His name is................ Steven McClaren. Don't shoot the highly reliable messenger! Edited 30 August, 2010 by Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 please don't be right!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Source or GTFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Get running Dog, I've just loaded my 12 bore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Obviously, don't know what your source is, but hasn't he only just joined Wolfsburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Dog..................I don't know what to do here, whether to respond sarcastically or sensibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Can't see it being McClaren, only joined Wolfsburg in the summer. Please be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 cant see it somehow...more chance of O'Neill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamms_schmitz Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Sky bet are not even offering odds for Steve McClaren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 **** right off!! Although saying that, he found his level in the Dutch Premier League (arguably League 1 standard) but I'm not sure if can be doing with Saints being the laughing stock of English football...If we weren't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 It's obviously not going to be McClaren, but seriously he would be a fantastic appointment. More chance of getting MoN than McClaren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Obviously, don't know what your source is, but hasn't he only just joined Wolfsburg? Yes he has. Like... Literally, ONLY JUST. Anyone got any toilet roll? Stinks of BS round here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 **** right off!! Although saying that, he found his level in the Dutch Premier League (arguably League 1 standard) but I'm not sure if can be doing with Saints being the laughing stock of English football...If we weren't already. He won the league with FC Twente, that's a huge achievement. Laughable that one unfortunate stint as England manager and suddenly he's the worst manager ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 He did well at Middlesborough TBF, but then failed miserably at England. And considering some few on here believed the mighty saints could take on and perhaps beat England (lol) then i don't think he is good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 He would probably do a decent job but obviously a wind up as he has only just joined Wolsburg. Whats the point of threads like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Can't see it happening but would be a BRILLIANT appointment. Very, very under-rated manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 new marketing opportunity...buy an umbrella..get a free coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 It's obviously not going to be McClaren, but seriously he would be a fantastic appointment. More chance of getting MoN than McClaren. Was just going to say, whatever hes failings with England, he would be a fantastic appointment. UEFA cup finalist, Dutch title winner. Yesh please. Wont happen, although if it does, I see Dezko as the perfect foil for Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Get back in your kennel Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Will he be speaking in Hampshire Hog or Urban Chav during his press conference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Obviously, don't know what your source is, but hasn't he only just joined Wolfsburg? Yep. This is total b*ll*cks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brussels Saint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Dog you are nuts if you think we could get him. Won the Dutch league last year, which is a standard way above L1 and since went to the German champions. That is not a poor manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Dog......sh*te! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 After waking up to a text from the old man telling me about Pardew being sacked I decided to come on here. Strangely of all the threads started I felt compelled to open this one first. In Dog we trust! If he appoints McClown then it's the right move for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbenny Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 this will neve happen....but if it did it would be an unbelievable appiontment. McClaren is a hugely underated manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjinksie Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 http://www.betting-directory.com/sports-betting-article2163.html zola the favourite? he is italian i suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 The question is, would he suddenly start affecting an 'Ampshire accent. Mush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 I mentioned Steve McClaren before this. He would be an excellent choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 ha ha ha ha.. it will NOT be McClaren! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Great manager and would fit in, although cant see him coming to us. He was poor for England due to the players lacking respect or even giving him the support, since then he has done very very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 I would not like it to be McClaren frankly - I just don't think he would have what it takes to get us out of L1. Plus he talks rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 I would not like it to be McClaren frankly - I just don't think he would have what it takes to get us out of L1. Plus he talks rubbish. Why??!! He won the league in Holland took Middlesborough to the UEFA Cup final and won the League Cup, yet not good enough for league one! I cant believe people are turning their nose up at the likes of Zola and McClaren, we are a league One Club FFS, some of you are mental!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 I do not think so - he has just joined Wolfsburg. I think it is Martin O'Neill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 McClaren can **** off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 If we get McClaren i hope he keeps his dutch accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 He didn't do a good job at Boro they had 3-4 mediocre 10th-16th placed finishes after he spunked millions. He was also crap for England - but granted he did do very well at Twente. He would have zero reason to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 He didn't do a good job at Boro they had 3-4 mediocre 10th-16th placed finishes after he spunked millions. He was also crap for England - but granted he did do very well at Twente. He would have zero reason to come here. Would you take 3-4 mid table Premier League finishes a League Cup win and a UEFA cup final over a 4 year period? IMO for a club like Boro, that is a pretty decent return. You cant critise his record at INTERNATIONAL LEVEL as a reason for him to be a top League One manager FFS!! Not for one minute do i think he would be interested in the job mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex Saint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Is this some kind of sick joke.? Shame on you Dog.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 It won't be McClaren, and more's the pity. He was out of his depth for England but has been decent otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivvy1664 Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 johnstone paint champions league tough call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Would you take 3-4 mid table Premier League finishes a League Cup win and a UEFA cup final over a 4 year period? IMO for a club like Boro, that is a pretty decent return. You cant critise his record at INTERNATIONAL LEVEL as a reason for him to be a top League One manager FFS!! Not for one minute do i think he would be interested in the job mind. Hold on a minute, where did I use his crap international record as a reason for not wanting him? infact where did i say I wouldnt welcome him? I was just disagreeing that he did a fantastic job at Boro - given the resources that were made available to him he did a very average job, yes they won the league cup against the might of Bolton, and yes they got to the europa league final - but they got completely humilated when Sevilla thrashed them. You say for a club like Boro mid table finishes with a couple of cup finals is a good return, but boro werent like what Saints were when we were in the prem with limited resource - Mclaren spunked Millions on dross , Maccarone to name one, and the boro fans on the whole were glad to get shot of him. However he did do a great job in Holland and for that reason my opinion on him has changed, but like you said theres no chance he'll want to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyp Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 i just cant see how we will get martin o neill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Hold on a minute, where did I use his crap international record as a reason for not wanting him? infact where did i say I wouldnt welcome him? I was just disagreeing that he did a fantastic job at Boro - given the resources that were made available to him he did a very average job, yes they won the league cup against the might of Bolton, and yes they got to the europa league final - but they got completely humilated when Sevilla thrashed them. You say for a club like Boro mid table finishes with a couple of cup finals is a good return, but boro werent like what Saints were when we were in the prem with limited resource - Mclaren spunked Millions on dross , Maccarone to name one, and the boro fans on the whole were glad to get shot of him. However he did do a great job in Holland and for that reason my opinion on him has changed, but like you said theres no chance he'll want to come here. He may have made a few duff signings, which managers dont but on the whole he did a decent job there. Midtable finishes and two cup finals for a club like Middlesborough is a decent return. In fact i believe their League cup win was their first every trophy was it not? Yes they were beaten by Sevilla, a very very good side, i remember one or two other English clubs being well beaten by Spainish sides over the past few years too. Two years UEFA cup qualification and a couple of FA Semi finals throw in there as well? This is his league record. 2001-02 Prem 12th 2002-03 Prem 11th 2003-04 Prem 11th 2004-05 Prem 7th 2005-06 Prem 14th 2006-07 Prem 12th A 7th place in there, better than Saints have ever done in the PL and better than the supposed genius Harry Redknapp did with the Skates despite all the millions he spent. I dont know what these clubs expect. Clubs like Boro should only ever expect midtable, anything higher is them punching above their weight. I think give the above he did a bloody decent job. It's a pointless discussion anyway as he wont be the next Saints manger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 If we get McClaren i hope he keeps his dutch accent Yep, those Dutch manager accents worked really well previously for us (twice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 I take it the Dog has been on the waccybaccy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintds Posted 30 August, 2010 Share Posted 30 August, 2010 Jeez, get a grip. Why would he even consider coming to English Div 3 team when all is going so well for him? Mods, treat this thread with the respect it deserves and lock its arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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