Who do we want next as Saints manager?

[M271]

13 minutes ago, miserableoldgit said:

Pilchards gone quiet.....

Isn’t Pilchards the person who used to actually or pretend to be up a tree at Staplewood watching out for potential signings etc, maybe that’s where he is? 🤔

[davefizzy14]

7 hours ago, Pilchards said:

A twist?!?!?

Any more on this pilchards?

[Turkish]

1 hour ago, OldNick said:

Nor did Les Reed. 

Les was on the compass, Koeman, Poch and Puel were at the wheel.

[Miltonaggro]

On 20/05/2025 at 16:37, Dr. Kucho said:

Talking of Wotte, he now coaches HVV, an amateur football club in the 6th tier of Dutch football (only the top 2 are professional). 

Good to see his career trajectory has been upwards since leaving Saints!

[Crab Lungs]

7 hours ago, st_tommy said:

Wanted to add something to the debate about how the La Ligue compares to the Championship.

According to Global Football Rankings Ligue 1 is 5th ranked, Championship 11th, so that should indicate that he’s more than capable

Will Still’s Lens side finished 1 league position and 5 points behind Rosenior’s Strasbourg. 🇫🇷 

This summer, Stras had a net spend of +€62m vs. to Lens’ -€73m. Not to mention the loans due to the Chelsea association.💰

Interesting how both coaches are perceived.

Sums it up nicely.

[LeG]

Think Pilchards was just speculating / making a passing comment. It's as good as done (Still)

[Saint Fan CaM]

Pilchards has fallen out his tree and twisted his neck.

In other news, I’m keeping my powder dry on Still until I see what players he’s left with by the end of the window.

[Willo of Whiteley]

The deal is Still very much on. 
👍🏻

[Badger]

1 hour ago, miserableoldgit said:

I have vague memories of Pilchards apparently climbing trees at Staplewood (with binoculars?) to gather information.....

This is certainly part of Saints Forum folklore isn't it ? Although I think it was an earlier version (was it Saints Forever era?)

[Convict Colony]

Just now, Badger said:

This is certainly part of Saints Forum folklore isn't it ? Although I think it was an earlier version (was it Saints Forever era?)

This, earlobes and monkey petting zoo

[Badger]

2 hours ago, OldNick said:

Well not quite, I suggest it was Puels management did that. 

I scan read your post,, and thought I saw the name Pulis...  nearly heart attack time seeing that on a thread about a new Saints manager

[miserableoldgit]

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Edited 5 hours ago by miserableoldgit
Cock Up Mode

[miserableoldgit]

1 minute ago, Convict Colony said:

This, earlobes and monkey petting zoo

The days of 19C....

[Master Bates]

8 hours ago, Pilchards said:

A twist?!?!?

No, I only

Edited 5 hours ago by Master Bates

[Fabrice29]

8 hours ago, Pilchards said:

A twist?!?!?

Hilarious post and then no follow up from someone who absolutely knew Rohl was the new manager a few weeks back btw. 

[InvictaSaint]

59 minutes ago, LeG said:

Think Pilchards was just speculating / making a passing comment. It's as good as done (Still)

Good enough for me! Cheers LeG. 👍😇👍

[Willo of Whiteley]

I Will let you know if I hear anything 😆

[Master Bates]

1 hour ago, LeG said:

Think Pilchards was just speculating / making a passing comment. It's as good as done (Still)

Apart from Ed and Nicolas, any idea on any other coaching staff he'll be bringing with him?

[CSA96]

Guessing he will need to bring a GK coach, as presumably Dean Thornton will go and rejoin Russ at Leicester now

[StrangelyBrown]

30 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

Guessing he will need to bring a GK coach, as presumably Dean Thornton will go and rejoin Russ at Leicester now

Can he take Bazunu with him?

[Harry_SFC]

31 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

Guessing he will need to bring a GK coach, as presumably Dean Thornton will go and rejoin Russ at Leicester now

Will be a shame I think, heard some good things about Thornton but yes you'd assume so.

[ChrisPY]

10 hours ago, Pilchards said:

A twist?!?!?

A

T (HREE YEAR CONTRACT FOR)

WI (LL)

ST (ILL)

[badgerx16]

1 hour ago, CSA96 said:

Guessing he will need to bring a GK coach, as presumably Dean Thornton will go and rejoin Russ at Leicester now

Given their collective performances, I didn't realise we actually had a GK coach.

[coalman]

1 minute ago, badgerx16 said:

Given their collective performances, I didn't realise we actually had a GK coach.

Given our suicidal passing around the back I'd imagine they're more of a therapist than a coach

[West end Saints]

Looking at this thread, twitter posts and polls it looks like Still is the fans preference out of anyone who has been linked or mentioned in betting odds - which is a good start for getting the positive feel back into the club.

I'm more optimistic than I was this time two years ago.

Not many against him (and suspect some of those are wind up accounts).

No guarantees, and it is natural to have doubts but genuinely feel we are approaching next season  with a decent manager and strong basis of a team.

[Give it to Ron]

1 minute ago, West end Saints said:

Looking at this thread, twitter posts and polls it looks like Still is the fans preference out of anyone who has been linked or mentioned in betting odds - which is a good start for getting the positive feel back into the club.

I'm more optimistic than I was this time two years ago.

Not many against him (and suspect some of those are wind up accounts).

No guarantees, and it is natural to have doubts but genuinely feel we are approaching next season  with a decent manager and strong basis of a team.

He is not what or who I wanted at all and initially not happy about it ….then realised absolutely nothing I can do but get behind team and support them like always.

It was my fault for shouting at Puel the boring git. 

[gurru991]

4 hours ago, goodymatt said:

Is the twist Russ joining Leicester?

Please, Please, Please.          NO

[saint michael]

34 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

Given their collective performances, I didn't realise we actually had a GK coach.

Yeah he’s been coaching the strikers

[Saint_clark]

1 hour ago, West end Saints said:

Looking at this thread, twitter posts and polls it looks like Still is the fans preference out of anyone who has been linked or mentioned in betting odds - which is a good start for getting the positive feel back into the club.

I'm more optimistic than I was this time two years ago.

Not many against him (and suspect some of those are wind up accounts).

No guarantees, and it is natural to have doubts but genuinely feel we are approaching next season  with a decent manager and strong basis of a team.

He's got a good squad to play the way he wants to play which will help, with some additions obviously. I think he'll have the whole fanbase onside pretty quickly.

[S-Clarke]

I wasn't too encouraged by the Martin appointment when we went for him, I didn't think he had the experience or stature we really needed at the time to navigate a difficult summer and difficult start. It was almost over fairly early too, he'd have been gone if we'd lost to Leeds at home.

Still is another interesting appointment, I wouldn't call him an unknown or a left field appointment as such, as he's relatively well known in European Circles and quite well thought of. 

As mentioned before, the main concern I have with him is his lack of experience in the same context as Martin. This is going to be a difficult summer and we need a strong manager who calls it as he wants it, and isn't led like a yes man. I don't know if he is a yes man, but we'll find out I guess.

I'd argue that he's worked at a higher standard than Martin, with much higher quality players too, so he has that in his favour. 

My general take though is that I have no idea what to expect. We've gone from Jones to Selles to Martin to Juric, so in my mind I simply have no idea what to expect and all I can say is I hope it works out.