New Manager Debate

[Holmes_and_Watson]

4 hours ago, Wade Garrett said:

I’m not interested what those bullshitting incompetent cunts have to say.  Fucking bunch of useless wankers.

Let's face it. There's only one winner of the "SaintsWeb FAB Representative" vote. 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

13 minutes ago, lambtiss said:

How about bringing in Delia Smith as motivational coach, apparently she does a storming pre-match talk. 

Dianne Abbot could be given responsibility for accounts.

Big Ron Atkinson should be in charge of PR and ethics and diversity. 

Phil Brown combining halftime team talk, with the fans half time entertainment, as he does it on the pitch.

[Dusic]

Just had an interesting chat with @ubiquitousdave - lets just say it might be worth reading up on Tobias Strobl a little more 👀

Only been at Verl since May but from the sounds of it is very much in the frame.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

Someone mentioned Vitor Matos very early on and possibly in the summer as an alternative to Still. 

Swansea now looking at him. Will be interesting to see how he gets on if he goes there. 

Saying that it would be an appointment from the Portuguese second division. Which in the current circumstances for Saints probably not for the best!

[lambtiss]

6 minutes ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Someone mentioned Vitor Matos very early on and possibly in the summer as an alternative to Still. 

Swansea now looking at him. Will be interesting to see how he gets on if he goes there. 

Saying that it would be an appointment from the Portuguese second division. Which in the current circumstances for Saints probably not for the best!

And therefore all the more likely

[Wade Garrett]

8 minutes ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Someone mentioned Vitor Matos very early on and possibly in the summer as an alternative to Still. 

Swansea now looking at him. Will be interesting to see how he gets on if he goes there. 

Saying that it would be an appointment from the Portuguese second division. Which in the current circumstances for Saints probably not for the best!

I bet Coventry wish they appointed some fucking unknown from a minor foreign league to show how fucking clever they are rather than an English ex-international who is respected by all those in the game, has a bit about him and has the instant respect of the players.

They’ve dropped a major bollock there.  Rasmus is probably incredulous at their rank stupidity.  Sports Republic won’t be making that mistake.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

Rasmus probably had Vitor next in his blackbox.

In fairness to Lampard, he's done a lot better than I expected. Definitely the season to take advantage in terms of promotion given the current state of the three relegated teams.

[Greenridge]

Just endured his 10 minute press conference. His avoidance of the four or five questions Blackmore posed on his position certainly hints that the job is his to lose. He gives old Claudey a run for his money in the interesting stakes. Hopefully he sends the team out with a little more enthusiasm. 

Edited 7 hours ago by Greenridge

[saintant]

2 hours ago, DT said:

I really, really hate everything I have heard about Rasmus Ankersen. What an absolute tool.

Mate, you are not reinventing football. You got lucky once and then everything else you have ever touched has been shit.

Give up and leave Saints please.

He was never the brains behind Brentford's rise.

[saintant]

1 hour ago, Dusic said:

Just had an interesting chat with @ubiquitousdave - lets just say it might be worth reading up on Tobias Strobl a little more 👀

Only been at Verl since May but from the sounds of it is very much in the frame.

Aren't Verl a German 3rd division side who are not even in the top few of their division? He'll fit right in and, if there is any truth in it, this will be another inspirational appointment by SR.

[Maggie May]

We should be going all out for Miron Muslic.

[Draino76]

SR are JUST FUCKING USELESS.

[Willo of Whiteley]

I’ll be honest, I don’t really care. I wake up every day and the same people are crying about “why haven’t we got an incredible manager in” etc, we’re all thinking it but I’m bored of reading it every day.
We all know where this is going.

I’ve become numb to a lot of this and football in the last eighteen months or so.

It’s more enjoyable going to non-league football.

[Badger]

2 hours ago, Saint Billy said:

I know, let's bring in a ex rugby union international coach, that's never been done before and might be of benefit..............................oh!.

Always thought we’d go for Eddie Jones.
 

Not sure where he is now. Perhaps we’re waiting for the end of the Autumn Internationals or something 

Edited 6 hours ago by Badger

[Badger]

3 hours ago, UpweySaint said:

Genuinely curious why Lallana is now with the 21s. Is it a promotion? A demotion? A sideways move?

Does it mean Tonda doesn’t need him around the first team?

Feels just a bit odd 🤷‍♂️

Whole thing seems bizarre. Appoint Trollope and promote Lallana to first team coach in the summer but overlook them for interim manager. Lallana now it seems moved out of the way. 
 

Eckert highly rated we’re told, but in danger of pissing him off and him walking out if we appoint someone else. 

[Patrick Bateman]

3 hours ago, coalman said:

I can totally see Sport Republic Board Meetings being like this.

Oi ... SFC ... give us a job coaching ... 

Me: why is playing 5 centre backs a good idea for a football club in the championship playing charlton atheletic?

GPT: Playing five centre-backs (or a back five made mostly of centre-backs) can actually make sense in certain Championship matchups—including against a side like Charlton Athletic—depending on your squad strengths and the opponent’s style. Here are the key reasons why it can be a good idea:

etc etc

GPT again: 

If you want, I can help you design an ideal back-five tactical plan, including:

• Player roles

• Press triggers

• Build-up structure

• How to score on the counter against Charlton.

 

Me: Sure, go for it

 

GPT: LOADS OF STUFF, honestly, LOADS of it and this ... 

• Keep distances tight (Championship teams score when back lines stretch)

• Do not press high for long spells—be selective

• Wing-backs must be fit enough to defend deep AND counter

• Middle CB must communicate constantly

• Direct transitions are more effective than slow build-up

 

Me: If the football club playing 5 centre backs is Southampton, what does the starting 11 look like?

 

GPT: 

Bazunu

     Stephens — Harwood-Bellis — Quarshie — Edwards — Wood

             Downes — Charles — Jander  

              Armstrong — Archer

Edited 5 hours ago by Patrick Bateman
GK: Gavin Bazunu — Undisputed, solid shot-stopper ..... !!!???

[Charlie Wayman]

1 hour ago, saintant said:

Aren't Verl a German 3rd division side who are not even in the top few of their division? He'll fit right in and, if there is any truth in it, this will be another inspirational appointment by SR.

Maybe Eckert isn't such a bad option as you think after all?

[saintant]

10 minutes ago, Charlie Wayman said:

Maybe Eckert isn't such a bad option as you think after all?

We'll find out a lot more in the next 3 games which are all tough fixtures. I'm not expecting much to be honest.

[Bob60]

55 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I’ll be honest, I don’t really care. I wake up every day and the same people are crying about “why haven’t we got an incredible manager in” etc, we’re all thinking it but I’m bored of reading it every day.
We all know where this is going.

I’ve become numb to a lot of this and football in the last eighteen months or so.

It’s more enjoyable going to non-league football.

Off you pop then👋

Edited 5 hours ago by Bob60

[Willo of Whiteley]

Swear people are making up rumours now.

Read back over the last few days. There are no links or new news aside from that SR are going to analyse again after the next few games.

People are dropping in names randomly now and others are taking it as gospel. There’s no new information.

We all know Tonda will end up getting it, it’s just SR dithering about announcing it.

[EBS1980]

2 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Swear people are making up rumours now.

Read back over the last few days. There are no links or new news aside from that SR are going to analyse again after the next few games.

People are dropping in names randomly now and others are taking it as gospel. There’s no new information.

We all know Tonda will end up getting it, it’s just SR dithering about announcing it.

Probably interviewing for the support staff not actually the managers role lol