Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=1142076025052&f=1&e=-12#/group.php?gid=47307247113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadeem Hardison Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Good God, what a terrible idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Have it on good authority that Matt isnt interested in a place on the board but has his eye completely on the managers position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Please no...how many idols at clubs then get their reputation dragged to the gutter by taking over as manager. Hoddle at Spurs, Shearer currently at Newcastle, Dalgliesh at Liverpool, Souness..... I have no issue with Matt on the board as his knowledge of the club is of great use but please not as manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever a red and white Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 yes, please no, tell how this is any better than an appointment of the Dutch Duo. As much as I respect Matt, he has no coaching qualifications or experience as far as I am aware, and im sure he wouldn't put himself forward for the job. We need a proper manager. Shearer appointmetn, with some coaching badges shows that appointing managers to please fans and for sentimental value do not work. A Directior yes that would be brilliant, but a manager, not now, maybe, maybe in the future. Now is not the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 I wouldnt even want Shearer based on his performance at Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Good God, what a terrible idea. Could you name a more apt and deserving character then Kadeem? surely if he wants the position he at least deserves a shot at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 I thought that we had bottomed this one out months ago? Ex-players, no matter how good or high up on the deity scale do not often make brilliant managers. I for one would not want MLT to tarnish his God status and risk the abuse that he would ultimately get, ask KK or Jim Magilton how that feels. The Newcastle fans are still in a honeymoon period with Alan Shearer but if he continues next season in the same vain it won't take long for the geordie faithful to turn against their favourite son. So, no thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 I wouldnt even want Shearer based on his performance at Newcastle. TBF he went into Newcastle in a terrible position and with his hands tied- having to do with the players already there. Bearing in mind the fact that it would appear that we will be losing many of our players, any new manager would be able to build his own team. This may show Shearer in a different light. It is unfair to judge him on his current performance at St James Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2009 I thought that we had bottomed this one out months ago? Ex-players, no matter how good or high up on the deity scale do not often make brilliant managers. I for one would not want MLT to tarnish his God status and risk the abuse that he would ultimately get, ask KK or Jim Magilton how that feels. The Newcastle fans are still in a honeymoon period with Alan Shearer but if he continues next season in the same vain it won't take long for the geordie faithful to turn against their favourite son. So, no thanks! How pessimistic! and what if Saints and Matt storm League One gaining an automatic promotion place and attracting good investment and sall out crowds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 we need: Pardew Boothroyd Curbishley Add host of other proven managers available, with experience of PROMOTION and WINNING to the list above. We don't need someone who's invested in reducing his golf handicap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 That may be true MOG but he has no knowledge of the lower leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr saint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Could you name a more apt and deserving character then Kadeem? surely if he wants the position he at least deserves a shot at it! This is exactly the kind of attitude which has led to some awful managerial choices in recent years. I, probably like most others on here, think MLT is one of Southampton and footballs greats! Having said that, I don't think we need and unproven and unqualified man at the helm who has a reputation for being lazy. Unless of course he has some kind of secret formula to give every player the skills he had - but he doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 That may be true MOG but he has no knowledge of the lower leagues. You are probably right but I just thought that is a bit unfair to judge him purely on the situation that he is in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2009 This is exactly the kind of attitude which has led to some awful managerial choices in recent years. I, probably like most others on here, think MLT is one of Southampton and footballs greats! Having said that, I don't think we need and unproven and unqualified man at the helm who has a reputation for being lazy. Unless of course he has some kind of secret formula to give every player the skills he had - but he doesn't. In League One I personally think he will be successful and more to the point who else would fill the stadium? 5-10,000 crowds under a mediocre manager or 25-32000 roaring Saints on united under Le Tiss ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 How pessimistic! and what if Saints and Matt storm League One gaining an automatic promotion place and attracting good investment and sall out crowds? One mans pessimist is anothers realist. Having supported SFC for the best part of 50 years I have shared the highs, all be they very limited, and lows with 1000s of other fans and I have also seen those same fans turn very nasty very quickly if things start to go pear shaped. I do not disagree with the fact that his appointment would, initially anyway, put bums on seats, give us some pride back in our club and might attract a few players. However, MLT could do all of that in a none coaching capacity then, if and when it goes wrong, he would still have his status as Le God intact. I would love to be proved wrong and watch MLT lead us back to the promised land but we need an established coach at this level that can build a team that will firstly survive then establish itself in league one. If you think that this league will be a breeze then I suggest you speak to any Leeds Utd fan, we will be fighting for survival again next season and need an experienced coach. We will be counted as a 'trophy club' in this league i.e. every team that we play, just about, will want to prove a point against us and will play out of their skins to beat us 'cos we were in the 'big time'. Once again nice idea in theory and I stand to be proven wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsent Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Please no...how many idols at clubs then get their reputation dragged to the gutter by taking over as manager. Hoddle at Spurs, Shearer currently at Newcastle, Dalgliesh at Liverpool, Souness..... I have no issue with Matt on the board as his knowledge of the club is of great use but please not as manager. Hard to see why you've lumped Dalglish in with the others. He was very successful in a very competitive league. Liverpool haven't won a title since he left. He won 3 titles and lost one in that classic game against Arsenal. That included the double in 85-86. No-one can dispute that Souness was appalling at Liverpool. He inherited Dalglish's squad in 91, allowing great players like Peter Beardsley to leave while signing crap like Torben Piechnik. He was Liverpool's version of Ian Branfoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2009 One mans pessimist is anothers realist. Having supported SFC for the best part of 50 years I have shared the highs, all be they very limited, and lows with 1000s of other fans and I have also seen those same fans turn very nasty very quickly if things start to go pear shaped. I do not disagree with the fact that his appointment would, initially anyway, put bums on seats, give us some pride back in our club and might attract a few players. However, MLT could do all of that in a none coaching capacity then, if and when it goes wrong, he would still have his status as Le God intact. I would love to be proved wrong and watch MLT lead us back to the promised land but we need an established coach at this level that can build a team that will firstly survive then establish itself in league one. If you think that this league will be a breeze then I suggest you speak to any Leeds Utd fan, we will be fighting for survival again next season and need an experienced coach. We will be counted as a 'trophy club' in this league i.e. every team that we play, just about, will want to prove a point against us and will play out of their skins to beat us 'cos we were in the 'big time'. Once again nice idea in theory and I stand to be proven wrong. Well i'll continue to be a dreamer and you continue to be pessimistic, and hopefully we'll muddle through somewhere in the middle, One day though id hope the Roy of the Rovers scenario applies to US for a change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 In League One I personally think he will be successful and more to the point who else would fill the stadium? 5-10,000 crowds under a mediocre manager or 25-32000 roaring Saints on united under Le Tiss ! but what about after 10 poor results? More than happy for MLT to be on the Board. Rather have Franny Benali as head coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2009 but what about after 10 poor results? More than happy for MLT to be on the Board. Rather have Franny Benali as head coach Why is that? because he's used to being abused (-; You must admit Matt would certainly put bums on seats and bring an air of exitement to the south coast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 TBF he went into Newcastle in a terrible position and with his hands tied- having to do with the players already there. Bearing in mind the fact that it would appear that we will be losing many of our players, any new manager would be able to build his own team. This may show Shearer in a different light. It is unfair to judge him on his current performance at St James Park. Fair enough, but Newcastles squad is better than the league suggests. The fact he has gone in and not made one bit of difference really doesnt really appeal to me for him to take over Saints. Anyway he will still be at the Toon come next season so a pointless debate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Next season we need a good solid manager with experience of digging out results in the lower leagues. Boothroyd would be my choice all day long. Matt is a true legend but there's no way in a million years he should become our manager. This is a a proposition ruled by the heart and not the head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonianproud Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Please no...how many idols at clubs then get their reputation dragged to the gutter by taking over as manager. Hoddle at Spurs, Shearer currently at Newcastle, Dalgliesh at Liverpool, Souness..... I have no issue with Matt on the board as his knowledge of the club is of great use but please not as manager. Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Appalling idea. Please, please, no. We need a manager with absolutely no affinity with us whatsoever. It worked for Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Everton, Villa, Fulham, Birmingham City, Wolves, Reading, Burnley, Preston, Leicester City, Peterborough and pretty much any successful club you could ever name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Why is that? because he's used to being abused (-; You must admit Matt would certainly put bums on seats and bring an air of exitement to the south coast! yes it would bring an air of excitement but we need a no nonsense experienced manager. It would be great to see MLT in the directors box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Appalling idea. Please, please, no. We need a manager with absolutely no affinity with us whatsoever. It worked for Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Everton, Villa, Fulham, Birmingham City, Wolves, Reading, Burnley, Preston, Leicester City, Peterborough and pretty much any successful club you could ever name. What about Roy of the Rovers! (-; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 yes it would bring an air of excitement but we need a no nonsense experienced manager. It would be great to see MLT in the directors box He could easily be our Chairman - ie. a non exec who is the figurehead for the club. He is 100% qualified for this role - noone doubts his motivation or love for Saints and that's really the only qualifications you need for the role! He would put bums on seats and imagine the difference between MLT asking for support and ruddy-face or tanned-man... enough said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 MLT said on skysports a while ago that he has no intention of managing. He started doing his badges but found them boring so quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Hard to see why you've lumped Dalglish in with the others. He was very successful in a very competitive league. Liverpool haven't won a title since he left. He won 3 titles and lost one in that classic game against Arsenal. That included the double in 85-86. No-one can dispute that Souness was appalling at Liverpool. He inherited Dalglish's squad in 91, allowing great players like Peter Beardsley to leave while signing crap like Torben Piechnik. He was Liverpool's version of Ian Branfoot. I remember quite vividly the anti Dalgliesh feeling towards the end of his reign - the problem he had was following the success before him with Fagan etc. He was not popular was my point really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 (edited) If Le God does decide to be manager think that it would poss be as part of management team Lawrie Mac DOF MLT Manager in Hoddle role bark orders from touchline then march over to show how it is meant to be done Fran Benali & Killer as Coaches kicking arse all over the training ground as the generals they were on the pitch Edited 4 May, 2009 by paulwantsapint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 MLT said on skysports a while ago that he has no intention of managing. He started doing his badges but found them boring so quit. LOL - only Matt could be so honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 MLT said on skysports a while ago that he has no intention of managing. He started doing his badges but found them boring so quit. Sounds like they asked MLT to make a pointless boring run the man knew how to conserve energy & never found ball work boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoakley Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 If he wants to become a manager league one is a league where you can start off your carrer if he wants a go at the job i think he should be given a chance specaly if he is friendly with the board meaning they would defo back him and give him confidence. Also am i right in saying MLT only has his FA Level 2 badge meaning he will need the uefa b to manage in the championship so if he does manage us and it goes well he will have to go and do his badges lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 I really hope not. Understand the overall feeling of our le god riding in on a silver stallion to our aid but in reality i can't see it happening. He has no experience, as was said couldn't be bothered to see out his badges. End of the day he is one of our heroes. Please don't spoil that matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertySFC Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Have it on good authority that Matt isnt interested in a place on the board but has his eye completely on the managers position! Was this quoted in Shoot magazine !!!! along with Mike Osman as his assistant ...Good authority my arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Good God, what a terrible idea. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 MLT would be an awful manager. You can't teach what he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Possibly the worst group on facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 I don't think he's management material. He's a legend though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 Why on earth do people think MLT would make a good manager, FFS ? He is far too laid back. Passion will only bring you so far.. I also do not want his good name damaged by potentially not being up to managing us and delivering poor results I can think of loads of ex-Saints more capable of this job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 MLT would be an awful manager. You can't teach what he had. Superb summary. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 I would be totally against this for all the obvious reasons (potentially tarnish his name, not suited to management etc). In my eyes the ideal position for him at the club would be as the figure head Chairman, much like Quinn at Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackpot Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 This is a non-starter. Matt has more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLOTH EARS Posted 4 May, 2009 Share Posted 4 May, 2009 MLT said on skysports a while ago that he has no intention of managing. He started doing his badges but found them boring so quit. That is what he told us on the Q & A evening at St Marys a couple of weeks ago. Matt will NEVER be manager and THANK GOD FOR THAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfclegend Posted 5 May, 2009 Share Posted 5 May, 2009 your all saying about MLT not being qualified no experience, just look at Barcelona, they beat Real Madrid 6-2 at the Bernabeu and who is their manager? Josep Guardiola a person who had no previous management experience except Barcelona reserves is doing really well. Granted he has better players than etc etc yet the players still have to play for you and want to play for you, this shown many times by people going into big jobs and failing because of the players feeling much bigger than the manager, i.e Steve McClaren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 5 May, 2009 Share Posted 5 May, 2009 How do I vote against this idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 5 May, 2009 Share Posted 5 May, 2009 NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 5 May, 2009 Share Posted 5 May, 2009 Oh dear... if anyone listens to Matt speak, he's one of the most articulate and knowledgable pundits around. FWIW, not only will he unify the city and the club, I reckon, alongside some good coaches, he'd do a decent job. 'managing' and 'coaching' are two seperate entities. Le Tissier, by all means, could manage - when I hear him speak about something, I think 'he's someone I wouldn't mind playing for' - on the opposite hand, when i hear gob****es like Shearer, Keane and especially Ince talk, I can kind see right through them. Le Tissier, however, is genuinely switched on. Not only that, he genuinely is a 'leader' - as opposed to bully-types (Ince and Keane) and pretenders (Shearer).... players do see through it, and that why those 3 won't be successful managers. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted 5 May, 2009 Share Posted 5 May, 2009 Daft idea and no way in a million years would he do the job anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 5 May, 2009 Share Posted 5 May, 2009 Matt couldn't even be bothered to train himself let alone a squad of players. Let my memories of him stay as they are and lets get an experienced manager in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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