Baird of the land Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 46 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: I don't think you give it to him in the back of this, keep the dynamic as it is. You don't want to commit to him after 1 win (no matter how impressive) and then lose out on another manager further down the line. Nothing wrong with holding fire and keeping things as they are, re-asses them when we need to but no need to commit to him just yet. Most likely Selles gets the short term gig till end of the season unless something odd happens. I'd hope they hold off doing anything official until after the Leeds game at the earliest. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Personally think if we beat Leeds we should give it to him until the end of the season. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 27 minutes ago, Baird of the land said: Most likely Selles gets the short term gig till end of the season unless something odd happens. I'd hope they hold off doing anything official until after the Leeds game at the earliest. I’m only going off the bbc interview, but his words were: “I’m here for the club, the fans, and if that’s my position until the end the season I’m happy to do it, if not then we’ll take some decisions”. The ball is in SR’s court. If we’re going with Ruben then the caretaker tag needs to go. Give him to the end of the season as de facto manager, and give the option for the full time gig. Players want to see continuity, he could well be it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 19 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Personally think if we beat Leeds we should give it to him until the end of the season. If we win two in a row there is absolutely zero doubt he should get it. I agree in holding off until after the Leeds game but wouldn't be opposed to him getting it now whilst there's some feel good factor within the club off the back of today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Why waste any more money, Let Selles have a chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Never change a winning team, and our team includes the current manager. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Call off the search, we've found out man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Is MLG ever going to say anything ever again, or just stalk everyone's posts and put confused smileys on them? A really wimpy way to contribute to a forum, either be part of it or just sod off entirely. 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 1 minute ago, S-Clarke said: Is MLG ever going to say anything ever again, or just stalk everyone's posts and put confused smileys on them? A really wimpy way to contribute to a forum, either be part of it or just sod off entirely. It’s certainly getting to be very odd behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 2 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Is MLG ever going to say anything ever again, or just stalk everyone's posts and put confused smileys on them? A really wimpy way to contribute to a forum, either be part of it or just sod off entirely. TBH he doesn’t offer anything remotely interesting or insightful either on here or on twitter.. just stalks around looking for anything he can be pedantic about He is basically the Jeremy Vine of anything Saints. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 10 hours ago, S-Clarke said: Is MLG ever going to say anything ever again, or just stalk everyone's posts and put confused smileys on them? A really wimpy way to contribute to a forum, either be part of it or just sod off entirely. He still posts his bollocks, just uses a different login. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, S-Clarke said: Is MLG ever going to say anything ever again, or just stalk everyone's posts and put confused smileys on them? A really wimpy way to contribute to a forum, either be part of it or just sod off entirely. Why do you care, seems a bit odd worrying what another poster is going to do. Edited 19 February, 2023 by Convict Colony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 3 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Why do you care, seems a bit odd worrying what another poster is going to do. It’s a bit weird though, to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 39 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: He still posts his bollocks, just uses a different login. I can't figure out who he's posting as though. I did think TDMickey but not sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 I’m also missing DT these last few hours. Hope he’s ok, unlike him to be silent when we’ve won a game. Anyway, much as I’m delighted with yesterday I think we should wait a couple more games before committing to Selles. Even mad Nate got a couple of wins on the spin. I’d say if he can get to the end of the Leicester game unbeaten and - most critically- look to have the players organised and playing for him still, he will deserve it long-term. But one amazing result, pleasing as it is, is not enough to go on IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 11 hours ago, S-Clarke said: Is MLG ever going to say anything ever again, or just stalk everyone's posts and put confused smileys on them? A really wimpy way to contribute to a forum, either be part of it or just sod off entirely. When he posted here he was roundly abused, and still is even when not posting for some reason, and also couldn't seem to stop himself getting into the same tired arguments with the same tired posters. Can't really blame him for not bothering anymore 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 57 minutes ago, Barsiem said: When he posted here he was roundly abused, and still is even when not posting for some reason, and also couldn't seem to stop himself getting into the same tired arguments with the same tired posters. Can't really blame him for not bothering anymore I agree, the abuse he got at times was way over the top. But he doesn't help himself when he would be defending a player/the club on here and then you'd see him on twitter criticising a player/the club for the exact same thing. It comes across as just disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwoite Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 I can't believe we are discussing MLG on this thread, at this time. For possibly the first time this season we have had a match when the players were really responding to their manager, put themselves on the line time and time again, rode their luck but made their luck, and came away with three points. Selles might lack experience, he might be slightly tarnished by working as number two to The Stale One and The Mad One, but he has seized his opportunity. He speaks well, inspires, brings confidence and got a result. Bring in someone new, be it Big Sam or Jurgen the German, and it would take weeks, and games, to even get to know the players, never mind work out how to get the best from them. We don't have that time. So, let him earn his tripes, then, if it has gone well, give him a three year contract. If yesterday was a flash in the pan, well, he's still a better bet than Lampard! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 13 hours ago, S-Clarke said: Is MLG ever going to say anything ever again, or just stalk everyone's posts and put confused smileys on them? A really wimpy way to contribute to a forum, either be part of it or just sod off entirely. Currently posting as Bad Wolf and Saturday girl, no doubt a few others as well. Very weird behaviour though but then he is weird 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint_clark said: I agree, the abuse he got at times was way over the top. But he doesn't help himself when he would be defending a player/the club on here and then you'd see him on twitter criticising a player/the club for the exact same thing. It comes across as just disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing. Oh behave. He used to jump on peoples posts picking them up on the smallest little detail and bore them into submission. Funnily enough when he got pulled up on it and shown as wrong the arrogant refusal to admit he was ever wrong was hilarious 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 33 minutes ago, Turkish said: Oh behave. He used to jump on peoples posts picking them up on the smallest little detail and bore them into submission. Funnily enough when he got pulled up on it and shown as wrong the arrogant refusal to admit he was ever wrong was hilarious No I didn't, and it's "people's", actually. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 1 minute ago, sotonjoe said: No I didn't, and it's "people's", actually. You are not he 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwantsapint81 Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Is it wrong for club to interview others while telling RS his interview is an unspecified trial period of performances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 I've already bought my polo neck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 37 minutes ago, Paulwantsapint81 said: Is it wrong for club to interview others while telling RS his interview is an unspecified trial period of performances? Not really. I imagine RS has got some nice bonuses for winning and an uptick in salary for taking on the top job. Interviewing others doesn't necessarily lead to hiring them, just look at Jesse! It also gives the club a much stronger hand for negotiating if the caretaker is going great guns as we can always walk away from a bad deal and let RS loose... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Best to not get carried away after one win. Next Saturday is a massive game and if a proper manager becomes available do we jump in? only time will tell I guess but great result but wasted if we don’t follow up yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERMUDASAINT Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Arry on about a legend of mine, a local hero who paved the way for so many. Took alot of abuse to show people that race is not the making of a man. We gave you the Goat as well, another great ambassador from the Devils isle. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Personally I think the moment talks with Marsch collapsed it was Selles until the end of the season at least. They clearly wanted a move back towards Ralph’s style, and the ‘playbook’ that has been implemented throughout the club. They may have had doubts over whether Selles was quite ready yet, or perhaps wanted him to be Marsch’s successor at the end of his short term deal. I haven’t seen a single other name linked by anyone remotely reputable since Marsch was ruled out, I agree on no rush for Selles to be given the full time job officially but personally I don’t think we’re getting another manager in this season regardless of what happens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 I think the search now should be for a good assistant. Selles can't do it all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 45 minutes ago, VectisSaint said: I think the search now should be for a good assistant. Selles can't do it all. I don’t disagree, but Selles was very engaged with Carl Martin on the sideline yesterday, so he’s not on his own. But yes, if Selles is to be the man he deserves a chance to shape his own team around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshmello Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 On 11/02/2023 at 21:38, marshmello said: Selles until the summer, no brainer Yup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 1 hour ago, The Kraken said: I don’t disagree, but Selles was very engaged with Carl Martin on the sideline yesterday, so he’s not on his own. But yes, if Selles is to be the man he deserves a chance to shape his own team around him. True, but if Martin was to be Assistant then who does what Martin did before. We are currently 3 bodies down on where we were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 20 February, 2023 Share Posted 20 February, 2023 I think Ralph was just burnt out and had lost a lot of the players probably due to his persona and maybe because he gave them some home truths. They weren't good enough for him after that FA cup win v West Ham for a huge number of games. Would have been interesting the see how he got on if he had this money we have spent recently from the start of his rein. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 February, 2023 Share Posted 21 February, 2023 NO rumours? Guess the club must be seriously looking at Selles now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 February, 2023 Share Posted 21 February, 2023 16 hours ago, Saint IQ said: I think Ralph was just burnt out and had lost a lot of the players probably due to his persona and maybe because he gave them some home truths. They weren't good enough for him after that FA cup win v West Ham for a huge number of games. Would have been interesting the see how he got on if he had this money we have spent recently from the start of his rein. Ralph seemed burnt out at the end of last season. Then, in pre-season, the club made a number of transfers that looked like Ralph had minimal input with, and they forced him to recruit a coach that they had to approve. There was also the disaster of switching to 3 CBs during pre-season, who knows where that came from. It was fairly clear that Ralph was dialling it in from then onwards, he likely knew he was a dead man walking and probably didn’t mind the idea of walking away with a decent pay off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 21 February, 2023 Share Posted 21 February, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Ralph seemed burnt out at the end of last season. Then, in pre-season, the club made a number of transfers that looked like Ralph had minimal input with, and they forced him to recruit a coach that they had to approve. There was also the disaster of switching to 3 CBs during pre-season, who knows where that came from. It was fairly clear that Ralph was dialling it in from then onwards, he likely knew he was a dead man walking and probably didn’t mind the idea of walking away with a decent pay off. It's a shame really, as there were definitely periods under Ralph that we looked a decent outfit and were in the upper parts of the league. Like the poster above says, it would have been interesting to see what Ralph's reign would have looked like with this-January-level investment from the outset. As for Selles, I really do hope he's the real deal and we've got ourselves a strong manager. Even if we were relegated (still a likely prospect) but played well and picked up some wins and draws, I'd like to see how he would get on in the Championship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in Den Haag Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 On 20/02/2023 at 19:03, Saint IQ said: I think Ralph was just burnt out and had lost a lot of the players probably due to his persona and maybe because he gave them some home truths. They weren't good enough for him after that FA cup win v West Ham for a huge number of games. Would have been interesting the see how he got on if he had this money we have spent recently from the start of his rein. I think it started to go down hill the moment he came out and postulated a retirement date. I think we have all had it at one job or another where you were bossing it but then the moment it’s gets in your head it might be time to go but you can’t leave for 6 months or so, your love and passion for the job dwindles, even if you don’t intend it to. so you are right about burn out and I wander if in Ralph’s head the balance of Saints vs spending more time with the wife and family was changing every passing day.. I just think his passion had gone and he had lost the fight a little. Neil Warnock on the other hand lives for this!! He can’t let go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 10 hours ago, saint in Den Haag said: I think it started to go down hill the moment he came out and postulated a retirement date. I think we have all had it at one job or another where you were bossing it but then the moment it’s gets in your head it might be time to go but you can’t leave for 6 months or so, your love and passion for the job dwindles, even if you don’t intend it to. so you are right about burn out and I wander if in Ralph’s head the balance of Saints vs spending more time with the wife and family was changing every passing day.. I just think his passion had gone and he had lost the fight a little. Neil Warnock on the other hand lives for this!! He can’t let go. I think Ralph has a different outlook on life after battling hantavirus and he is a big family man. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8975827/Ralph-Hasenhuttl-opens-ravaged-deadly-virus-eight-years-ago-ahead-Wolves-trip.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 (edited) On 19/02/2023 at 10:32, Turkish said: Currently posting as Bad Wolf and Saturday girl, no doubt a few others as well. Very weird behaviour though but then he is weird That's so disappointing, I was starting to develop "feelings" for Saturday Girl, and I'm not one of those modern "fluid" types, so I will have to think again. Edited 22 February, 2023 by Toussaint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 23 minutes ago, Toussaint said: That's so disappointing, I was starting to develop "feelings" for Saturday Girl, and I'm not one of those modern "fluid" types, so I will have to think again. IN saintsweb tradition why dont you arrange a meet at Turnstyle A? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturdayGirl Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 You Guys must be so bored with no new speculation.. Its starting to show as you discuss me ! Maybe there is such a thing as over posting when there really is nothing to say .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 1 hour ago, SaturdayGirl said: You Guys must be so bored with no new speculation.. Its starting to show as you discuss me ! Maybe there is such a thing as over posting when there really is nothing to say .. It's definitely a fine art, but I reckon you've nailed it. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 6 hours ago, Turkish said: IN saintsweb tradition why dont you arrange a meet at Turnstyle A? I will keel you 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturdayGirl Posted 22 February, 2023 Share Posted 22 February, 2023 No repley from Turkish you Prick ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 23 February, 2023 Share Posted 23 February, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: It's definitely a fine art, but I reckon you've nailed it. Ta da! 7 hours ago, SaturdayGirl said: No repley from Turkish you Prick ? Maybe work on spelling the simple words correctly though Edited 23 February, 2023 by Weston Super Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 23 February, 2023 Share Posted 23 February, 2023 I didn't realise SaturdayGirl and Bad Wolf were the same person until it was far, far too late 😪 Has anyone got any hemorrhoid cream? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 February, 2023 Share Posted 23 February, 2023 19 minutes ago, CB Fry said: I didn't realise SaturdayGirl and Bad Wolf were the same person until it was far, far too late 😪 Has anyone got any hemorrhoid cream? it was a moment of hilarity when they both posted exactly the same thing, word for word within a few minutes of each other #wronglogin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 23 February, 2023 Share Posted 23 February, 2023 On 19/02/2023 at 08:27, Chewy said: I’m also missing DT these last few hours. Hope he’s ok, unlike him to be silent when we’ve won a game. Anyway, much as I’m delighted with yesterday I think we should wait a couple more games before committing to Selles. Even mad Nate got a couple of wins on the spin. I’d say if he can get to the end of the Leicester game unbeaten and - most critically- look to have the players organised and playing for him still, he will deserve it long-term. But one amazing result, pleasing as it is, is not enough to go on IMHO. I think I agree. One win doesn't guarantee he is the manager for us or what we want but I am quietly hopefully as there was a change in the team. Ahhh. Knowing SR they've probably been waiting for Potter or someone like that anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 23 February, 2023 Share Posted 23 February, 2023 19 minutes ago, Turkish said: it was a moment of hilarity when they both posted exactly the same thing, word for word within a few minutes of each other #wronglogin You're thinking of me and MLG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 23 February, 2023 Share Posted 23 February, 2023 1 minute ago, Bad Wolf said: You're thinking of me and MLG Same person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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