Wiggles31 Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 Got to give huge credit to Puel. Firstly the way he has utilised the squad in such a packed season of games has been brilliant. Secondly when it all ticks we are an very attractive team to watch. I feel we lost that slightly under Koeman. Thirdly our identity of bringing young players through is well and truly back which must send confidence to all involved at younger levels at Saints. McQueen, Reed and now Sims look more than comfortable at this level. Fourthly the improvement in VVD, JWP, Cedric and Austin (to name a few) under him. Finally we are one win away from being in the knock out stages of Europa and in our first semi final in 13 years. What the guy may lack in an interview he sure makes up for in everything else. No that Pochettino was/is any better in an interview. Have we got a song yet for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 I'm appalled and disillusioned. We will be lucky to stay up. Shocking mismanagement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 Delighted with Arsenals Ours was disappointing but had enough - Boufal was excellent Jeez you must be running out of toddlers to smash on FIFA 2000and whatever year we are in............ Or supporting the wrong team, there was bugger all wrong with our squad tonight. There you go you got a bite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermitsaint Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 Still sticking to my original opinion on Puel . Horribly inconsistent team performances . Several awful games then a great couple of wins . If we settle into a consistent level then I can make a decision either way . Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 Ability to rotate successfully, changes tactics regularly and plays creatively. We only need players who can score more readily and we will be on top of the world. Well done Monsieur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 If we can reach a cup final and beat HBS next week and finish mid table or above I would be convinced. This time last week he was a dud (Prague display) week later he is a hero (Everton and Arsenal reserves) It's a rollercoaster season for him so far, hoping he can prove us all wrong and deliver for us this season - it's all finely balanced and could quickly go either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 If we can reach a cup final and beat HBS next week and finish mid table or above I would be convinced. This time last week he was a dud (Prague display) week later he is a hero (Everton and Arsenal reserves) It's a rollercoaster season for him so far, hoping he can prove us all wrong and deliver for us this season - it's all finely balanced and could quickly go either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 If we can reach a cup final and beat HBS next week and finish mid table or above I would be convinced. This time last week he was a dud (Prague display) week later he is a hero (Everton and Arsenal reserves) It's a rollercoaster season for him so far, hoping he can prove us all wrong and deliver for us this season - it's all finely balanced and could quickly go either way "prove us all wrong" ???? ...... not everyone wrote him off before a ball was kicked !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 Is there a chance he isn't an amazing manager, or a bad manager - but more aptly, just a kind of good manager for a club of our size. Just looking at the season overall and where we are so far in the table. Don't get me wrong I like what I see so far, and I don't like the negativity some have shown previously but on the other side of that coin, when we do okay for a few games we shouldn't get too carried away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 If we can reach a cup final and beat HBS next week and finish mid table or above I would be convinced. This time last week he was a dud (Prague display) week later he is a hero (Everton and Arsenal reserves) It's a rollercoaster season for him so far, hoping he can prove us all wrong and deliver for us this season - it's all finely balanced and could quickly go either way So in essence you want him to do what no other Saints manager has ever done in one season to convince you? Who the **** do you think you are (its ok you can name your multiple personalities/personas)? You need to have a word with yourself and stop posting ****e. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 1 December, 2016 Share Posted 1 December, 2016 Is there a chance he isn't an amazing manager, or a bad manager - but more aptly, just a kind of good manager for a club of our size. Just looking at the season overall and where we are so far in the table. Don't get me wrong I like what I see so far, and I don't like the negativity some have shown previously but on the other side of that coin, when we do okay for a few games we shouldn't get too carried away! Cheer up we are only -3 points from what we had at this stage last season, and we didn't have a semi final and Europe looming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 2 December, 2016 Share Posted 2 December, 2016 "prove us all wrong" ???? ...... not everyone wrote him off before a ball was kicked !! Don't forget he's 'the people's poster' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9-3 Posted 3 December, 2016 Author Share Posted 3 December, 2016 I'm trying so hard to like Puel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 3 December, 2016 Share Posted 3 December, 2016 I'm trying so hard to like Puel!! and do you like him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 3 December, 2016 Share Posted 3 December, 2016 Don't rate him. Can't see that changing any time soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 3 December, 2016 Share Posted 3 December, 2016 Don't rate him. Can't see that changing any time soon It mutual, He thinks you're one of the worst posters on here and can't see that changing any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 12 December, 2016 Share Posted 12 December, 2016 Nice top of the league under their new manager maybe should have gone for him instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 The horror show continues. Please wake up. Said this in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 Said this in September. Congratulations for saying something in September, outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 Congratulations for saying something in September, outstanding You need to wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 Said this in September. I'm guessing you probably said something similar in previous Septembers too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 Nice top of the league under their new manager maybe should have gone for him instead Said this in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 His affect is constricted and wooden, and the verbal delivery is in a droning prosody. Not a recipe for charisma. Lets pray it is the language matter, but Poch exuded a certain charisma even through an interpreter. Nothing has changed since August... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 The VVD interview was ominous. We can speculate all we like on here but that was hard evidence from the heart of the team - shockingly frank and not subject to the usual media-trained filter of platitudes and cliches. I don't think that this Puel odyssey will end happily I'm afraid. VVD was already unhappy back in August.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 2 January, 2017 Share Posted 2 January, 2017 http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/sa-nouvelle-vie-a-southampton-02-01-2017-6514626.php I've translated it. It's a bit rushed but you get the gist of it. For the first time since signing his three-year deal in the South of England, Claude Puel had his three children over. They were able to spend Christmas together as a family, before a succession of three matches which has started badly with two home defeats. "Southampton is building itself, little by little, thanks to good management and a good organisation" explains the Tarnais [someone who comes from the Tarn département]. "With excellent results in recent seasons - 8th, 7th and 6th. A family club which has served as a springboard for players to play at a higher level. A club which develops its players, such as Bale, Chamberlain and Walcott. Very structured with a medium-size budget although there are 340 staff members. That shows a bit of the economics of the Premier League." He has big ambitions: "To win a title and even look to qualify for the Champions League. When I arrived at Nice, a club which at the time was worn out, unable to sign any expensive players, I said I wanted us to be in Europe in 5 years' time. Everyone laughed in my face." He works ten hours a day, at a high-tech training centre which is alongside a country road in the outskirts. He doesn't take any particular lessons in English because he does not have the time. Eliminated from the Europa League, Southampton have been playing every three days since the start of the season. "I started without taking any lessons. From the very beginning, it was very tough, with a three-hour meeting with the board followed by two hours face-to-face in Zurich with the chairman. When I finished, I had a headache [he smiles]! You've got to get straight into it. I'm doing this at 55 years of age. After, it would have been too late. I needed a new challenge that excited me." He has no life outside of football, but it is hardest for Corine, his wife. "She is learning English but she has no social life," he says. "It is a challenge for her as well. Our apartment gives both a view of the stadium and the pleasure boats. It reminds me of Monaco. The people are very friendly and considerate but I do not know anyone here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9-3 Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 I was not convinced, I'm now not convinced. Where the board convinced, are they now convinced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 5 January, 2017 Share Posted 5 January, 2017 I still believe he can pull through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 5 January, 2017 Share Posted 5 January, 2017 I still believe he can pull through. Do you really think he'll pull through? I know it's serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 5 January, 2017 Share Posted 5 January, 2017 He'll make it. We've all got to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 5 January, 2017 Share Posted 5 January, 2017 Planning to play 'a youthful' team against Norwich according to The Echo http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/15002169.Puel_set_to_take_a_gamble/?ref=mr&lp=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 5 January, 2017 Share Posted 5 January, 2017 (edited) Planning to play 'a youthful' team against Norwich according to The Echo http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/15002169.Puel_set_to_take_a_gamble/?ref=mr&lp=1 what do you reckon reading that? Forster Stephens VvD Yoshida McQueen Reed JwP Hoj Sims Hesketh Long ??? Edited 5 January, 2017 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 5 January, 2017 Share Posted 5 January, 2017 what do you reckon reading that? I don't think he'll be allowed to field twelve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 5 January, 2017 Share Posted 5 January, 2017 I don't think he'll be allowed to field twelve. haha. fair point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 I have a feeling it won't be long until there's a Paul Sturrock-style mutiny within the camp. If after five games there's still no win, the board has to be asking questions. Said this earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 Said this earlier. Well done for some first class attention seeking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 I am a prophet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 I am a prophet. Les Reeds favourite word... Oh profit not prophet Ill get my coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 Les will be happy - replay means more money in through ticket sales and merchandising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 Les will be happy - replay means more money in through ticket sales and merchandising... The costs to host the game will probably outweigh the gate receipt income from what will be a small crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 The costs to host the game will probably outweigh the gate receipt income from what will be a small crowd. A modest profit but little more than that. Unless we're on TV of course Yeah, you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 The super computer predicts 8th http://www.90min.com/posts/4376301-a-super-computer-has-estimated-the-final-premier-league-table-and-it-may-well-have-got-it-spot-on?a_aid=35507 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 The super computer predicts 8th http://www.90min.com/posts/4376301-a-super-computer-has-estimated-the-final-premier-league-table-and-it-may-well-have-got-it-spot-on?a_aid=35507 I'd take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 7 January, 2017 Share Posted 7 January, 2017 The super computer predicts 8th http://www.90min.com/posts/4376301-a-super-computer-has-estimated-the-final-premier-league-table-and-it-may-well-have-got-it-spot-on?a_aid=35507 That Super Computer, is still running Windows 95.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 15 January, 2017 Share Posted 15 January, 2017 Said this in the new new manager thread in the summer: "Pellegrini was my choice from day one. He will turn us into top four challengers. Whatever you say about City's form last season, this guy has won the Premier League and would become out-and-out the club's most illustrious managerial appointment in history." If only. BTW - also said this in August: I have a feeling it won't be long until there's a Paul Sturrock-style mutiny within the camp. If after five games there's still no win, the board has to be asking questions. Club majorly screwed up not getting Pellegrini. "Puel will be a disaster" Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 15 January, 2017 Share Posted 15 January, 2017 Said this in the new new manager thread in the summer: "Pellegrini was my choice from day one. He will turn us into top four challengers. Whatever you say about City's form last season, this guy has won the Premier League and would become out-and-out the club's most illustrious managerial appointment in history." If only. BTW - also said this in August: "Puel will be a disaster" Thanks. What do you want? A medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 January, 2017 Share Posted 15 January, 2017 I think he wanted a bite, so well done on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintgeorge8 Posted 15 January, 2017 Share Posted 15 January, 2017 There's only so much a manager can do, we're normally in the game for the whole 90 minutes, bar Spurs where we completely capitulated. We play some decent football but find it hard to break some teams down or even when we do we can't finish (see last Wednesday). Yesterday VVD and Tadic both should have done better with their opportunities. One signing I'd like to see made that not many others would is a new keeper, Forster has his good moments but he lets too many poor goals in, getting beat at the near post, poor distribution at the best of times and refuses to come of his line 9 times out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 15 January, 2017 Share Posted 15 January, 2017 I think he wanted a bite, so well done on that. Ha! I wanted a bite on my post, so well done on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 15 January, 2017 Share Posted 15 January, 2017 Ha! I wanted a bite on my post, so well done on that! Why are you still here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 15 January, 2017 Share Posted 15 January, 2017 Said this in the new new manager thread in the summer: "Pellegrini was my choice from day one. He will turn us into top four challengers. Whatever you say about City's form last season, this guy has won the Premier League and would become out-and-out the club's most illustrious managerial appointment in history." If only. BTW - also said this in August: "Puel will be a disaster" Thanks. Pellegrini is doing a great job at Hebei China Fortune F.C....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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