Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2008 Share Posted 23 August, 2008 WOW...what an impact this guy is having on our club already... I was not too unhappy that pearson went but was dreading this set up when it first arrived as it stank of Lowe wanting to do this to make a point as he wanted this set up two years ago...and harped on about using the kids etc.. but boy, Jan the man sure knows what he is doing BIG TIME....puts any pearson/burley team into pale insignificance... also, with some fans bemusement, he even states he wants another striker and after today, fans are agreeing with him... I went to the west ham game and left the ground shell shocked on how well we played and the style.I just hope those 'stay awayers' come back and see what brilliant football he has produced with a bunch of reserves and kids.. hats off to you sir, well done and thanks for all this good stuff we are seeing.. I think I speak on most saints fans behalf when I say we are litterally gob smacked on how well you have transformed our club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2008 Share Posted 23 August, 2008 Manager in speaking what fans are saying shocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 23 August, 2008 Share Posted 23 August, 2008 Unfreakinbelivable...just made an expensive 11,000 miles round trip worth every cent and more. Superb to watch simply can't remember leaving a game so enthused for yonks. We still have a million miles to go, but Jeezarse some of that was breathtaking. Confidence, composure, awareness and good old hard graft. Three great things, dominated the game, controlled the game and won the game with panache. Both teams we so narrowly lost too are highly rated and have started undefeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2008 Share Posted 23 August, 2008 Unfreakinbelivable...just made an expensive 11,000 miles round trip worth every cent and more. Superb to watch simply can't remember leaving a game so enthused for yonks. We still have a million miles to go, but Jeezarse some of that was breathtaking. Confidence, composure, awareness and good old hard graft. Three great things, dominated the game, controlled the game and won the game with panache. Both teams we so narrowly lost too are highly rated and have started undefeated. Hang on. You did L.A. to Derby and back for one game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 23 August, 2008 Share Posted 23 August, 2008 dutch jokers? lol! -when will the humble pie / apologies come? Every game and every interview he justs gets better! Couldn't imagine NP or GB doing nearly as well in situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 wait for alpine to come on,lol.anyway full praise to jan,its a pleasure to watch saints again.weve had to put up with some crap with has been players the last couple of seasons and its so good to see players wanting to do it for themselves and sfc.jan,give us more total football,win or lose its a pleasure to watch,coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 What I like about the guy is his irrepressible enthusiasm and optimism for the job. Compared to moaning saggy chops and Burley's downbeat attitude he's a breath of fresh air. Pearson was even a bit depressing at times. JP's attitude is very infectious and will, given time, help to heal some of the deep wounds in this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintchris23 Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 I find it amazing that the majority on this forum almost threatened to storm St Marys if (and subsequently when) Pearson got sacked! I'm well up for supporting these guys as I support Saints and not the behind the scenes rubbish. We looked superb for the fist half against Brum and lightweight and useless at the back in the second. I can't see much different happening against them on Tuesday. I would have been a different story had Derby been able to attack us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 24 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 24 August, 2008 I find it amazing that the majority on this forum almost threatened to storm St Marys if (and subsequently when) Pearson got sacked! . on the other hand....there were just as many that wanted to storm SMS when pearson was appointed.. he was an average-poor manager at best who wonthe grand total of 3 games...whoopee do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletMan Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 I don´t wanna be a moaner, but we have only won 1 game so far. This team is much better than the chickens last season and we could have won at least one more game out of this 3 so far, but isn´t it a bit early to judge JP? Don´t misunderstand me, i like the guy as much as you do but the next 4-5 upcoming games will prove his ability. We seem to be getting a little to overexcited, but it´s Saints. You´ll never know what´s happening next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 26 August, 2008 again...I think I really like our "donkey" of a manager.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 again...I think I really like our "donkey" of a manager.... He is the best unknown, crap, unworthy, budget manager I've ever known Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I don´t wanna be a moaner, but we have only won 1 game so far. This team is much better than the chickens last season and we could have won at least one more game out of this 3 so far, but isn´t it a bit early to judge JP? Don´t misunderstand me, i like the guy as much as you do but the next 4-5 upcoming games will prove his ability. We seem to be getting a little to overexcited, but it´s Saints. You´ll never know what´s happening next. Won three, lost twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I haven't seen Saints play as well as they did on Saturday in many many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildgoose Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Good on ya TDD, I agree and am starting to feel quite excited. Think JP is doing an excellent job so far and getting tactics and substitutions spot on. I also left the West Ham game with a real buzz and quite shocked I dared hardly hope we could reproduce it in real competition but it's starting to happen! Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 This is what this club has needed for the last 4 years, the guy is doing a cracking job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 WOW...what an impact this guy is having on our club already... I was not too unhappy that pearson went but was dreading this set up when it first arrived as it stank of Lowe wanting to do this to make a point as he wanted this set up two years ago...and harped on about using the kids etc.. but boy, Jan the man sure knows what he is doing BIG TIME....puts any pearson/burley team into pale insignificance... also, with some fans bemusement, he even states he wants another striker and after today, fans are agreeing with him... I went to the west ham game and left the ground shell shocked on how well we played and the style.I just hope those 'stay awayers' come back and see what brilliant football he has produced with a bunch of reserves and kids.. hats off to you sir, well done and thanks for all this good stuff we are seeing.. I think I speak on most saints fans behalf when I say we are litterally gob smacked on how well you have transformed our club... I agree with the majority however as i've said it's far to early to tell, but yes he looks better than burley allready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 He is the best unknown, crap, unworthy, budget manager I've ever known But then again some-one on the old forum told us "that he knew what he was doing" ,voices in the wilderness, what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nato88 Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Bit early for this, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Won three, lost twice. And we deserved something from the two losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Bit early for this, no? Probably, but we haven't put up disgraceful performances and been tonked out of sight as many predicted ,have we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 It seems the poster who label them the dutch jokers is rather quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I'm hussy for anything positive after the last 12 months - well done Team SFC, quick smart football but still a long way off the finished article. Please note the quality of a team can rise as well as fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nato88 Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Probably, but we haven't put up disgraceful performances and been tonked out of sight as many predicted ,have we? Fair enough point. The jury is still out on Jan but the past two games have been great for the lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 It seems the poster who label them the dutch jokers is rather quiet. I think he has become a Derby supporter, plenty to moan about over there,and with just cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildgoose Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Fair enough point. The jury is still out on Jan but the past two games have been great for the lads. And all the signs are good at the moment! Hopefully, and with greater experience.... things can only get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Fair enough point. The jury is still out on Jan but the past two games have been great for the lads. In the raw young boys you see Jan Poortvielt, they do what he tells them to do, they're still coachable, some coaches can only work with that sort of mouldable talent, they go to pieces completely when faced with "stars". I don't know much about Jan but what you see is his "system", the actors are competent enough to play the roles he asks, many 'no star" teams have played good football, the system is all ,the executants are exactly that,brilliant or mediocre though they may be.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Call Night Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Several things impress me about JP: He seems to know his own mind and is not swayed by the normal preconcepts the so called "established" managers seem to play to. He is starting to identify what we need as a team and is getting the support of the board, firstly a centre half/full back albeit on loan, and now a goal scoreer and a bit of height up front. Well done JP and well done for the board supporting them the best they can. He seems to learn from his errors - against Brum in the league the kids got out thought by a more experienced side - against Derby Wotton was brough on to solidify the midfield and bring a bit of know how to the scene with 20 minutes to go an us leading. Tonight against Brum not only has he rested a couple of players some forced upon him, but he has shuffled them around - Lallana wide, Schneiderlin playing just behind the main striker or at times as the mian striker, Holmes and McGoldrick swapping sides. This will all hel the players keep mentally fresh as well as physically fresh. I too was not overly disappointed to see the back of Pearson, that said would not have been to distraught had he stayed, I wondered what the 'experiment' would bring and it has at least brought some entertainment and is now bringing a little bit of hope as well. There is still a way to go but we won tonight playing a slightly different style than against Derby, it was a little more attritional tonigh and the fact that we can do this means we can win in different ways. Like Strachan he buys players to fit the system and not change the system to fit the players - can we get anywhere with the youngters - maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I'm a Saints fan of over 50 years, so I have to worry. Will Jan be able to keep the lads playing so well? Are these last two games just a blip, and will the results will start going against us? I don't think so, I'm confident this team and JP's style are good enough for us to compete at the top end of the table. So now I have to worry about whether a big club will move in for him. We know he's not on a high wage, so his contract would be cheap for a Prem club to buy him out. Why is it so hard supporting the Saints...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I'm a Saints fan of over 50 years, so I have to worry. Will Jan be able to keep the lads playing so well? Are these last two games just a blip, and will the results will start going against us? I don't think so, I'm confident this team and JP's style are good enough for us to compete at the top end of the table. So now I have to worry about whether a big club will move in for him. We know he's not on a high wage, so his contract would be cheap for a Prem club to buy him out. Why is it so hard supporting the Saints...... Go grab yourself a swift one and revell in the here and now. We can be proud again at the moment. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Is it me or does he sound like Steve McClaren?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Is it me or does he sound like Steve McClaren?:confused: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l9BFJYiPxA ??? He certainly speaks a lot more sense than McClaren. It's so good to hear our manager speaking such sense & not leaving us feeling patronized like Burley did so often. His reaction to last night here: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=10499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Call Night Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 I'm a Saints fan of over 50 years, so I have to worry. Will Jan be able to keep the lads playing so well? Are these last two games just a blip, and will the results will start going against us? I don't think so, I'm confident this team and JP's style are good enough for us to compete at the top end of the table. So now I have to worry about whether a big club will move in for him. We know he's not on a high wage, so his contract would be cheap for a Prem club to buy him out. Why is it so hard supporting the Saints...... I would imagine that he is on a hefty bonus scheme, in fact I think it was mentioned sometime during his appointment. And rightly so IMO. He had to prove himself in English football and in this league so if he does rewards should be fitting. The kids are showing some passion and that will count for a lot when the fixtures start coming around thick and fast, I would just like to see our supporters turn up for them now and add the spirit that we had against Sheff Utd last game. If we could get 20k there on Saturday that would be a great achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Hero. Is it just me...or does he look a bit like Niki Lauda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Is it just me...or does he look a bit like Niki Lauda? Niki who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Niki who? Would you like me to say it a bit louder? Niki Lauda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Good spot... I also think he looks a bit like a tortoise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerMom Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Interesting to listen to Dave Hockaday at the family day - he seemed really excited with the new set-up, and pleased as punch that the kids were setting the pace for the "established players." He seemed to have nothing but admiration for Jan's approach, and his only frustration was that (at that time) they hadn't converted all the good play into a league win. He made no bones about the fact that he had left Watford due to a disagreement over style of play with the manager - if that had been the case this summer, I'm sure he would have been off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 "Lloyd James for example on Saturday at Derby was injured. On Sunday he knocked on my door and said he was fit and wanted to play. I think that's very good." That quote says it all really. If players are that eager to not miss matches due to small injuries then the morale is great. The team is postive again which results in the fans being positive again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Hero. You sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 Absolutley top bloke, cheers Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 Just watched his Blackpool preview on Saints TV I love his interviews he is awesome Not funny like Strachan was but he is honest and knows his stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 David Beckham really is getting into life in America isn`t he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 JP Keep up the good work. I just wish some on here would leave well alone and stop.. trying to give others the credit when it lies with this man, his coaching, tactics and leadership skills supported by his staff. More of the same please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 Just watched his Blackpool preview on Saints TV I love his interviews he is awesome Not funny like Strachan was but he is honest and knows his stuff Last week he said he expected goals from Llalana, now he mentions Gillett and Morgan. Maybe worth a bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 JP Keep up the good work. I just wish some on here would leave well alone and stop.. trying to give others the credit when it lies with this man, his coaching, tactics and leadership skills supported by his staff. More of the same please. There's no JP in team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 I like how he compares Lallana to Wesley Sneijder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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