TijuanaTim Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck mate, maybe this one didn't the way we all wanted it to, but your heart is in the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck, sorry you didn't get the chance to work with Leon, he would have at least let you get on with the job. Next time I'm in Amsterdam or Haarlem perhaps we can all meet up for a Heineken, Schmoke and a Pancake.... Cheers Jan, you were a gent. Pity you were working for a bar steward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Seemed like a top, honest bloke most of the time & as you say heart in the right place. But well out of his depth in England imo, let alone the Championship. All the best Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt SFC Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 same really. Started off well then all went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Git. I've got to change my avatar now. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Seemed like a top, honest bloke most of the time & as you say heart in the right place. But well out of his depth in England imo, let alone the Championship. All the best Jan. echo that just to nice to work for lowe, will miss the press conferences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incongruous Monk Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck. Another time things might have been so different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wopper Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 You should have given him a slap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 I don't question his coaching abilities, but this was too big a task in truth. I don't envy him having to work under such difficult circumstances either, but there were signs of what he's all about. He plays football the right way but maybe he's proved that the right way isn't always the best way, especially in this division. A decent, down-to-earth guy but as have mentioned in another thread, that's not enough to win football matches. I wish him all the best for whatever he does next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Good luck Jan, you were too nice for this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_d_1892 Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck mate, maybe this one didn't the way we all wanted it to, but your heart is in the right place. I backup TT. Wise words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 I will miss trying to make sense of your post-match reaction Jan, you're a great bloke but out of your depth in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Good Luck in the future, I hate to hear of good blokes loosing their job for whatever reason. I hope Mr Lowe repaid you the money that you spent so that you could join Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck mate, maybe this one didn't the way we all wanted it to, but your heart is in the right place. Good shout Tim, he deserves our best wishes. As well as being the only manager in the English leagues to have played in a World cup final, i believe that (Unless he was pushed with a pay off) he is now the only manager to have paid for the privilege. Seriously though, he was honest, he reached out to the fans and he did it his way. It hasnt worked out and i'm sure theres loads of reasons why, but my best wishes from this end..... Good luck Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_d_1892 Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck mate, maybe this one didn't the way we all wanted it to, but your heart is in the right place. I backup TT. Wise words. I think he did his best for sure, look higher for targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthington Saint Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 God luck in the future. You appeared to be a good, open,and nice fella. But you were nieve and have been made a patsy by Lowe. Many fans new what Lowe was about,you didn't. I hope this experience dosen't tarnish your thinking of what Southampton Football Club is really about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Nice bloke and responsible for Saints playing some bloody attractive football early in the season. But royally shafted by those above him. Presented with a task that was almost impossible to take on, once teams had seen Saints play. I still think his style would win through if Saints weren't playing 11 inexperienced youngters, but that's a matter for this Board to take care of. No doubt they won't. JP can hold his head high. His compatriot will follow him down the road quite soon once he realises the enormity of his task, and the novelty wears off. Best of luck JP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 all the best jan your heart was in the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Another honourable man has his reputation blemished with Rupert's indellible mark. A top top bloke, but way out of his depth. I hope he bounces back from this. All the best Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tora tora tora Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Another good guy who has fallen on Lowe's sword. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Nice bloke and responsible for Saints playing some bloody attractive football early in the season. But royally shafted by those above him. Presented with a task that was almost impossible to take on, once teams had seen Saints play. I still think his style would win through if Saints weren't playing 11 inexperienced youngters, but that's a matter for this Board to take care of. No doubt they won't. JP can hold his head high. His compatriot will follow him down the road quite soon once he realises the enormity of his task, and the novelty wears off. Best of luck JP. Another honourable man has his reputation blemished with Rupert's indellible mark. A top top bloke, but way out of his depth. I hope he bounces back from this. All the best Jan. I echo these thoughts. I had the pleasure of meeting Jan and his family, a great loving bunch. All the best. Succes gewenst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Always came across as a nice bloke, honest, straightforward and approachable. Sadly, appointed way above his ability, experience and knowledge. Hope he gets a job back in Holland at a level more suitable for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilsburydoughboy Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Jan i hope for all our sakes you did not sign the confidentiality clause and you can stand up and tell us all what a blight on our club Rupert really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Shame it didn't work out. But as I promised in my open letter on here and in the Echo, if you need help with the airfare on Flybe, I stand by my word and am happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintgert76 Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 sling yer hook you useless git Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeismyname Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Yeah, thanks for your efforts Jan. You did the best job you could under the circumstances. You are the only manager in my lifetime who has taken so much time to talk to the fans. You are a top, top bloke. It's not your fault. Good luck for whatever you do in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Laters Slap-Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 His wife allegedly had not settled and wanted to go back to Holland.Combined with the fans turning it had to happen. I feel a little guilty that I was part of hte thousands who turned agaianst a good man, but the club is bigger than anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesend Saint Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Echoing what's already been said really. It's a shame we didn't have the talent, experience and substance to match the style. Always seemed open and honest and we thank him for that when so many are contrived but it's tough believing you can reach for the sky when you are having the ground dug out from underneath you. Good luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Thanks but you shouldve gone much earlier. Can you take Lowe,Wotte,Wilde and the rest with you please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintoli Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Cheers Jan, Didn't always agree with your tactics but no-one can fault your commitment or your effort. Would love to see you working with the acadamy and teach the yougsters how football should be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehagman Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Wish JP all the best in the future. A nice bloke with the right philosophy of how football should be played. It is too bad, however, that SFC of this season wasn´t the right place for that philosophy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_d_1892 Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Cheers Jan, Didn't always agree with your tactics but no-one can fault your commitment or your effort. Would love to see you working with the acadamy and teach the yougsters how football should be played. Seconded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Good Luck in the future Jan! Great bloke, honest bloke, great football here but way too out your depth. With no money and having to bring up youth players i believe you have done a better job than any other man would. Fair play stepping down considering you payed out of your own pocket to managed this once great club. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Farewell and thanks for all the fish . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0108787 Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Best of luck in the future Jan, i think right guy, wrong time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 His wife allegedly had not settled and wanted to go back to Holland.Combined with the fans turning it had to happen. I feel a little guilty that I was part of hte thousands who turned agaianst a good man, but the club is bigger than anyone Oh the first signs of "The Excuse" that I guessed would be needed in another thread. Good call I thought it would be the fall of the Pound vs the Euro and him being on a performance related pay scheme. But yes I concur he was a good man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 sling yer hook you useless git oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdawkins Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 jan i'm sure you tried your best, and for that i have to give you big compliment, but you are tactically clueless, though a nice chap, i'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gis Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Good Luck Jan. Loved the vision, sorry it never worked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Maybe with better backing, and at a different club things would have worked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooh it's a corner Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 good luck Jan and remember 'tis always better to regret something you have done, rather than something you haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 On ya bike!! You should have resigned or been sacked long ago for incompetance.. You may be a nice guy but that is of no importance. Results were important and you got very few positive ones... Please convince Wotte and Gorre to quit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel1961red Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 Yes I agree No Results for us since youve been here I know you had a young team to work with but some of your formations not good thanks for what you did but move on this club no good for you and Im sorry to say the job was to big given the players and the funds that you have to work with get out now its only going to get worse!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mower Posted 23 January, 2009 Share Posted 23 January, 2009 All the best Jan. Hopefully you'll appreciate that you're better off out of this mess of a club. As you know, you never fitted in at this club. You appear to be a gent, surrounded by slimey leeches, sucking the lifeblood out of this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 24 January, 2009 Share Posted 24 January, 2009 There once was a manager called Jan, Who gave the best anyone can, We started with hope, Then became a joke, And he left when he failed,like a man. There once was a man called Lowe, Who just didn't know when to go, When told by a Fan, To follow old Jan, He said not till I have all my dough A young girl sat on Site Agents Knee, And said 'today we learnt history', We were taught about Lowe, And about the Wild/Deliu show, Dad, what was Southampton FC? There once was a man called Wotte, Who said, 'I'm all that you got, He asked Lowe for some money, But Lowe found it funny, Then said, 'yep. Your next for the chop!' The fans of this great football team, Found the going on at Saints quite obscene, Next thing they knew, They were in Division Two And Rupert said, 'Thats all part of my scheme' Jan, you did try your best But your TOTAL FOOTBALL went west, You just couldn't cut it, In the Championship, and you just failed to impress! At least you gave it a shot, weather we like it or not, But your greatest sin, was a failure to win, and you've left us with that stupid **** Wotte!!!! Now it's time I must go, But one thing I want Jan to know, I'll be reminded of him, and remember with a grin, Everytime I see C, 3po Goodbye, and God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 24 January, 2009 Share Posted 24 January, 2009 There once was a manager called Jan, Who gave the best anyone can, We started with hope, Then became a joke, And he left when he failed,like a man. There once was a man called Lowe, Who just didn't know when to go, When told by a Fan, To follow old Jan, He said not till I have all my dough A young girl sat on Site Agents Knee, And said 'today we learnt history', We were taught about Lowe, And about the Wild/Deliu show, Dad, what was Southampton FC? There once was a man called Wotte, Who said, 'I'm all that you got, He asked Lowe for some money, But Lowe found it funny, Then said, 'yep. Your next for the chop!' The fans of this great football team, Found the going on at Saints quite obscene, Next thing they knew, They were in Division Two And Rupert said, 'Thats all part of my scheme' Jan, you did try your best But your TOTAL FOOTBALL went west, You just couldn't cut it, In the Championship, and you just failed to impress! At least you gave it a shot, weather we like it or not, But your greatest sin, was a failure to win, and you've left us with that stupid **** Wotte!!!! Now it's time I must go, But one thing I want Jan to know, I'll be reminded of him, and remember with a grin, Everytime I see C, 3po Goodbye, and God bless. That's very good. Send it to Radio Hampshire and challenge them to read it out. They'll do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensfcno1 Posted 24 January, 2009 Share Posted 24 January, 2009 Thanks but you shouldve gone much earlier. Can you take Lowe,Wotte,Wilde and the rest with you please? Spot on! He may have tried hard, but if he rlly did want wat is best for the club he shuda gone ages ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 24 January, 2009 Share Posted 24 January, 2009 Well not sure what to say. Seemed a nice guy but talked so much ******** and seemed to lack any football knowledge that i wonder why he was here in the 1st place. Its like me trying to fly a plane, i haven't a clue how to do that. So all the best Jan but if we are relegated you will take a lot of the blame. 28 games, 6 wins and only 1 at home all season. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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