Ashby Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 @GuillemBalague People might think its a bit left field but two of the cleaverest guys are about to be given a superjob. We'll celebrate later Is the saints job really a superjob? He said two guys so who is the other one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 ???? Guillem Balague@GuillemBalague I have been told 2day a great friend of mine will get his dream come true! U will all be talking about it later. What a clever replacement! Guillem Balague @GuillemBalague People might think its a bit left field but two of the cleaverest guys are about to be given a superjob. We'll celebrate later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Has this bloke Baguette actually tweeted something with the words "Pocahontas" and "Southampton Football Club" in it, yet ? No. So stop the bed-wetting (revenge is sweet...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 We are down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 He said two guys so who is the other one? Probably the assistant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Has this bloke Baguette actually tweeted something with the words "Pocahontas" and "Southampton Football Club" in it, yet ? No. So stop the bed-wetting (revenge is sweet...) Get back to planning our summer transfer activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Anyone with a half a brain cell can see that this must be bollards, it just doesn't make any logical sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Get back to planning our summer transfer activity. Doesnt make sense to do that no more. since if this happens our price range and target list is going to change, as we get relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 @GuillemBalague People might think its a bit left field but two of the cleaverest guys are about to be given a superjob. We'll celebrate later Is the saints job really a superjob? Sounds like Portaloo/Wotte all over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Anyone with a half a brain cell can see that this must be bollards, it just doesn't make any logical sense. I said that about Pardew being sacked and N.A. joining :scared:To be fair we were more in the ****e then than now but this has a horrible horrible feel of dejavu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 What time do pre-match press conferences usually take place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 @GuillemBalague People might think its a bit left field but two of the cleaverest guys are about to be given a superjob. We'll celebrate later Is the saints job really a superjob? It is for an unemployed no mark who hasn't ever done anything of any merit as a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 This isnt going to happen until Monday at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Balague is also an Espanyol fan which was Pochettino's last club so he may be in the know, however I still think these rumours are just thata rumour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Same original source that called the Benitez to Chelsea deal a good 3 days before the British media picked up on it. Make of that what you will! Will be sad to see Adkins go, but like in all businesses, especially football, if there is the option for a better person to do a job, then the opportunity has to be taken. It'll be a gamble, but as I seem to remember the same type of reaction from the fans when we sacked Pardew and many questioning why such a big gamble was taken to install Adkins. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. Maybe having a more continental manager would help us to secure more lucrative continental players which we seem to be after (Astori/Coutinho etc - the latter having played under Pochettino IIRC) and will suit the players we have better. Ramirez for example, he hasn't exactly set the world alight, is this due Adkins style of management/play? who knows. If this deal does happen, I will be sad to see Adkins go, as I think most of the fanbase would. My biggest concern isn't Pochettino, it's the fan reaction. What we mustn't start doing is voive any frustration onto the new manager and/or the team. Not his fault he's been offered a job. I no doubt some will take it out on him, and they'll most probably be the ones who have screamed at those who have stated they do not believe Adkins is up for the job. But that's life. Will it be the end of the world if Adkins goes, No. Will it be the end of the world if Poichettino comes in, No. Let's get behind the team and leave the running of the club to those who's job it is to do so. If they think it's the best thing to do for the football club then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Same original source that called the Benitez to Chelsea deal a good 3 days before the British media picked up on it. Make of that what you will! Will be sad to see Adkins go, but like in all businesses, especially football, if there is the option for a better person to do a job, then the opportunity has to be taken. It'll be a gamble, but as I seem to remember the same type of reaction from the fans when we sacked Pardew and many questioning why such a big gamble was taken to install Adkins. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. Maybe having a more continental manager would help us to secure more lucrative continental players which we seem to be after (Astori/Coutinho etc - the latter having played under Pochettino IIRC) and will suit the players we have better. Ramirez for example, he hasn't exactly set the world alight, is this due Adkins style of management/play? who knows. If this deal does happen, I will be sad to see Adkins go, as I think most of the fanbase would. My biggest concern isn't Pochettino, it's the fan reaction. What we mustn't start doing is voive any frustration onto the new manager and/or the team. Not his fault he's been offered a job. I no doubt some will take it out on him, and they'll most probably be the ones who have screamed at those who have stated they do not believe Adkins is up for the job. But that's life. Will it be the end of the world if Adkins goes, No. Will it be the end of the world if Poichettino comes in, No. Let's get behind the team and leave the running of the club to those who's job it is to do so. If they think it's the best thing to do for the football club then so be it. ****** to that if this happens I'm rioting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Please no. Even if this was Guardiola I'd be unhappy. Nigel deserves so much more. Please no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Balague is also an Espanyol fan which was Pochettino's last club so he may be in the know, however I still think these rumours are just thata rumour Funny why Adkins' odds have fallen dramatically over the last 30 mins to be the next Premier League manager to leave. Down to 1/5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 (edited) Same original source that called the Benitez to Chelsea deal a good 3 days before the British media picked up on it. Make of that what you will! Will be sad to see Adkins go, but like in all businesses, especially football, if there is the option for a better person to do a job, then the opportunity has to be taken. It'll be a gamble, but as I seem to remember the same type of reaction from the fans when we sacked Pardew and many questioning why such a big gamble was taken to install Adkins. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. Maybe having a more continental manager would help us to secure more lucrative continental players which we seem to be after (Astori/Coutinho etc - the latter having played under Pochettino IIRC) and will suit the players we have better. Ramirez for example, he hasn't exactly set the world alight, is this due Adkins style of management/play? who knows. If this deal does happen, I will be sad to see Adkins go, as I think most of the fanbase would. My biggest concern isn't Pochettino, it's the fan reaction. What we mustn't start doing is voive any frustration onto the new manager and/or the team. Not his fault he's been offered a job. I no doubt some will take it out on him, and they'll most probably be the ones who have screamed at those who have stated they do not believe Adkins is up for the job. But that's life. Will it be the end of the world if Adkins goes, No. Will it be the end of the world if Poichettino comes in, No. Let's get behind the team and leave the running of the club to those who's job it is to do so. If they think it's the best thing to do for the football club then so be it. Agree with everything you've written. Having witnessed the toxic atmosphere at Chelsea earlier this week, were we to replicate this then we would do far more harm than good. I can't remember fans protesting ever resulting in a manager being re-instated. Edited 18 January, 2013 by Katalinic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Same original source that called the Benitez to Chelsea deal a good 3 days before the British media picked up on it. Make of that what you will! Will be sad to see Adkins go, but like in all businesses, especially football, if there is the option for a better person to do a job, then the opportunity has to be taken. It'll be a gamble, but as I seem to remember the same type of reaction from the fans when we sacked Pardew and many questioning why such a big gamble was taken to install Adkins. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. Maybe having a more continental manager would help us to secure more lucrative continental players which we seem to be after (Astori/Coutinho etc - the latter having played under Pochettino IIRC) and will suit the players we have better. Ramirez for example, he hasn't exactly set the world alight, is this due Adkins style of management/play? who knows. If this deal does happen, I will be sad to see Adkins go, as I think most of the fanbase would. My biggest concern isn't Pochettino, it's the fan reaction. What we mustn't start doing is voive any frustration onto the new manager and/or the team. Not his fault he's been offered a job. I no doubt some will take it out on him, and they'll most probably be the ones who have screamed at those who have stated they do not believe Adkins is up for the job. But that's life. Will it be the end of the world if Adkins goes, No. Will it be the end of the world if Poichettino comes in, No. Let's get behind the team and leave the running of the club to those who's job it is to do so. If they think it's the best thing to do for the football club then so be it. Another nail in the coffin for football and loyalty. If it happens, I can promise I won't set foot inside SMS again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264403/Southampton-line-Argentine-international-Mauricio-Pochettino-Nigel-Adkins-facing-axe.html Daily Mail getting in on the act, claim Cortese has 'held talks'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I will happily find and hurt Cortese if this happens. Just sayin'. (I would never really be so bold) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Another nail in the coffin for football and loyalty. If it happens, I can promise I won't set foot inside SMS again. no free tickets for the forseable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 18 January, 2013 What time do pre-match press conferences usually take place? 14:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 People said about 6 weeks ago Cortese was actively looking for a replacement and were told they were WUMs and trolls. Just saying......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 We're unbeaten in 5 league games and are comfortably out of the drop zone for now. Even I, with my left-field thinking, am of the opinion this f**king lunacy. This must be about something else. A major bust-up over transfer activity ? Cant see Forren or anyone else signing if this is taking place. With NA we have a good chance to stay up, with Pocahontas we have none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Has anyone got the number for The Echo? Wouldn't mind them taking a picture of me looking really sad whilst holding my season ticket up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 It seems to me that there are people out there trying to destabilise the club. Who,it is hard to tell but there seem to be people who wish to undermine the club. I hope it is not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If this is a big wind up, which i hope to God it is, then it has worked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich102 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Pochettino was sacked alongside sporting director Ramon Planes at Espanyol. Would make sense of the "two of the cleaverest guys". This would be a disaster all round. Sacking a manager popular with the players and fans, just as the season is turning round, and replacing him with a mediocre name at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Another nail in the coffin for football and loyalty. If it happens, I can promise I won't set foot inside SMS again. unfortunately, there is no room for sentiment in football nowadays. It's the same kind of thing with Sharp/KD. Both played big parts in us getting where we are now, as has Adkins, but are they the right people to take us to the next step? And as for your comment, if you aren't going to support the team (11 players and manager no matter who they are) then don't bother turning up anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 227 posts about a Daily Mirror story that may as well say its going to be 25C on Monday. FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Maybe the second person is Victor Valdes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Same original source that called the Benitez to Chelsea deal a good 3 days before the British media picked up on it. Make of that what you will! Will be sad to see Adkins go, but like in all businesses, especially football, if there is the option for a better person to do a job, then the opportunity has to be taken. It'll be a gamble, but as I seem to remember the same type of reaction from the fans when we sacked Pardew and many questioning why such a big gamble was taken to install Adkins. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. Maybe having a more continental manager would help us to secure more lucrative continental players which we seem to be after (Astori/Coutinho etc - the latter having played under Pochettino IIRC) and will suit the players we have better. Ramirez for example, he hasn't exactly set the world alight, is this due Adkins style of management/play? who knows. If this deal does happen, I will be sad to see Adkins go, as I think most of the fanbase would. My biggest concern isn't Pochettino, it's the fan reaction. What we mustn't start doing is voive any frustration onto the new manager and/or the team. Not his fault he's been offered a job. I no doubt some will take it out on him, and they'll most probably be the ones who have screamed at those who have stated they do not believe Adkins is up for the job. But that's life. Will it be the end of the world if Adkins goes, No. Will it be the end of the world if Poichettino comes in, No. Let's get behind the team and leave the running of the club to those who's job it is to do so. If they think it's the best thing to do for the football club then so be it. I want Adkins to remain as manager but agree with the common sense in this post. I would hope that we are cleverer fans than Chelsea's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Has anyone got the number for The Echo? Wouldn't mind them taking a picture of me looking really sad whilst holding my season ticket up. take it yourself and tweet/email it to them. Modern technology and all that. Make sure you stand next to the parking machine at the ground too, just so they know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 It seems to me that there are people out there trying to destabilise the club. Who,it is hard to tell but there seem to be people who wish to undermine the club. I hope it is not true Yeah I agree. I posted this earlier...Whenever something good happens at the club there, it is always followed by some negative cr@p like this. For example. We start moving up the League 1 table and there were rumours that Cortese was leaving going to Italy. Then we start brightly in the championship last year and suddenly there are rumours the Liebherr family want to sell the club. Now results and the team are massively improved and there is a rumour the Cortese s going to sack Nigel for some no hoper. I may not have all the false rumours in the right order here and there have been many more so you can see the pattern here. There certainly does seems to be some dark forces at work because I just can't believe this is true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Has anyone got the number for The Echo? Wouldn't mind them taking a picture of me looking really sad whilst holding my season ticket up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If we were to change managers, where would this leave Jonno Quick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If this is a big wind up, which i hope to God it is, then it has worked! Why the f*ck would it be a wind up? It's in most of the nationals, being reported in Spain and all over twitter. Do you think they dont have anything better to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 It seems to me that there are people out there trying to destabilise the club. Who,it is hard to tell but there seem to be people who wish to undermine the club. I hope it is not true Must be those "dark forces" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If we were to change managers, where would this leave Jonno Quick? In a tesco burger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Why the f*ck would it be a wind up? It's in most of the nationals, being reported in Spain and all over twitter. Do you think they dont have anything better to do? As was 'Arry, Di Matteo & Gross. Yet none were appointed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 227 posts about a Daily Mirror story that may as well say its going to be 25C on Monday. FFS So we should just ignore it? Yes, it was in the Daily Mirror but several journo's have picked it up and even Adam Blackmore at the solent seems to think there could be something it in. Added to the fact that more prominent journos are indicating that something will happen, people for whom Saints aren't normally on their radar, I'd say it's fair enough to discuss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Bag Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Guillem Balague@GuillemBalague I have been told 2day a great friend of mine will get his dream come true! U will all be talking about it later. What a clever replacement! A quick Google search has found Balague's thoughts on Pochettino: PRAISE FOR POCHETTINO Hi Guillem, How highly do you rate Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino? Could he become the next Real Madrid manager? Thanks, David Fullam (Liverpool fan) GUILLEM SAYS: I REALLY rate Pochettino. I know all about the job he does with Espanyol and he goes hand-in-hand with the director of football, Ramon Planes. They are hardworking and very modern in their approach; they base everything on possession and pressure high up the pitch. It's the kind of football that you like to see at a big club and I see Pochettino going to a Sevilla or a Valencia and we will definitely see him at Real Madrid at some point. Not yet, though, because he's doing a great job with Espanyol and I hopes he stays for a long time at our club I'm afraid to say I think this is actually happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 There is obviously something in this I would be very angry if it comes true Utter utter madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 (edited) Here's his managerial record season by season at Espanyol, had a solid mid table side until it all went tits up for him this season and he got the sack. Rather we stuck with NA. P-------W ---D-----------L ---GS--GC---Points--PPG--Pos 12/13 - Primera División 13 2 3 8 13 : 22 9 0,69 20 (sacked) 11/12 - Primera División 38 12 10 16 46 : 56 46 1,21 14 10/11 - Primera División 38 15 4 19 46 : 55 49 1,29 8 09/10 - Primera División 38 11 11 16 29 : 46 44 1,16 11 08/09 - Primera División 19 9 5 5 29 : 17 32 1,68 10 (18th when he was appointed) Edited 18 January, 2013 by MOSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Pochettino even looks like Cortese... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 As was 'Arry, Di Matteo & Gross. Yet none were appointed? Normally I'd agree but the delay in the Forren signing and the Guillem Balague tweets have got me wondering. With a scheduled press conference imminent I suspect we will know either way very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 As was 'Arry, Di Matteo & Gross. Yet none were appointed? None were being reported so widely as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Pochettino even looks like Cortese... Does he wear built up shoes too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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