Give it to Ron Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 IF we do get a buyer and have a club going forward is Coppell now an option seeing he has resigned? New challenge not far to move house, I wonder if Surmans move will now happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Worm Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 not a chance in hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 13 May, 2009 Author Share Posted 13 May, 2009 not a chance in hell A very inciteful post thanks.... I agree really but do think its a possibility if we get decent buyer. Coppel is a miserabable b8stard so would fit in well here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 IF we do get a buyer and have a club going forward is Coppell now an option seeing he has resigned? New challenge not far to move house, I wonder if Surmans move will now happen. speaking of which....... interesting little news item.....on the BBC sport site... ' arry R. has given his son Jamie a two-day a week coaching job at Spu*s (whilst he is studying for his coaching badges). HR said that Tim (Sherwood) and Les (Ferdinand ) were doing " a great job " but sooner or later ........ ....." a lower league club would surely give them a chance ......" Sounds like HR is planning their exit and a step up for Jamie - but what will happen to Tim and Les ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 They'll get fewer brown envelopes. Personally I always felt sherwood was a cretin but at least sir les can string a sentence together. No chance either will come to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Does this mean Reading won't go after Surman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 (edited) Wouldn't suprise me with Coppell if he did come to us, he won't be getting a Premiership job, whether he'll drop down to League One, I dunno, but he is a man who likes a challenge and we might just be the right option for him....we'll see. Edited 13 May, 2009 by lee_saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I think Coppell is the perfect choice, he has a track record at this level and with small budgets. With Southampton he has a blank canvass to set up what he wants and a club that is bigger than Reading and Palace so should be able to survive more easily in the top flight. He has mentioned his win ratio recently and said it would have been better but for the cash strapped clubs he has worked in, is this an indication that he doesn't want that again or does moving a struggling on still tick his boxes. If it does any new buyer should do everything possible to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Some strange selections at Reading recently indicated to me that he was ready to depart for pastures new. The Royals need some fresh blood and Saints could do a lot worse than someone like Coppell. Whether he still has bad memories of May 1st 1976 I'm not too sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I think Coppell ..., he has a track record at this level and with small budgets. I accept that,but am also concerned about going for a manager with perhaps his best days behind him.I would prefer an up and coming manager who is hungry to succeed and build the club and his career.Tisdale fits that bill. And as someone else said Coppell is a miserable bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughieslastminutegoal Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I accept that,but am also concerned about going for a manager with perhaps his best days behind him.I would prefer an up and coming manager who is hungry to succeed and build the club and his career.Tisdale fits that bill. And as someone else said Coppell is a miserable bastard. Did he do that well at Palace and Brighton? I seem to recall they were decidedly mixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulstersaint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 A very inciteful post thanks.... I agree really but do think its a possibility if we get decent buyer. Coppel is a miserabable b8stard so would fit in well here! inciteful (stir up) insightful (understand hidden truth) Which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Did he do that well at Palace and Brighton? I seem to recall they were decidedly mixed. Palace the first time round was a success taking them into the old Div 1 and to a cup final. Brighton as I recall were top of their division when he quit for Reading.Can't remember if it was Peter Taylor or Adams who replaced him and took the praise for their promotion. To be fair to the bloke - though I'm not a great admirer - his record at such clubs has in the past been good but then so was Burley's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Coppell will retire, I reckon. I know he's always given off a bit of a dour impression, but the last couple of years he's looked particularly cheesed off - almost as if he's lost the appetite for management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I'd welcome Coppell as manager. Good track record. Can spot a bargain. Plays the game the right way. Hope we're fortunate enough to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I think we could do worse then coppell but as badger said. We need somebody young and hungry and looking to move on. Saints would be a great club for a young manager for the long term, good set up, great fans, large fan base. And realistically not at the correct level. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I accept that,but am also concerned about going for a manager with perhaps his best days behind him.I would prefer an up and coming manager who is hungry to succeed and build the club and his career.Tisdale fits that bill. And as someone else said Coppell is a miserable bastard. Agree with you about somebody who appears hungry and self-motivated. Prefer Boothroyd or Cotterill personally as both are quite young, are cvery capable and have points to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Didn't Coppell say he was going to retire from football management? I think he made a promise to friends and family he would (i recall seeing an interview with him when he said this). If he's involved again i suspect it will be letting his sparkling personality loose on an already oversubscribed panel of ex-footballers who parade themselves as pundits (MLT aside of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Away from Reading he has never really been that successful. Having taken them into the PL he probably has a large salary which League 1 is unlikely to be able to afford But experienced and a sensible "safe" appointment, so would be surprised if he is not at least "in the frame" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I would love it. But get real - we've got no money and he wouldn't come cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsent Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 IF we do get a buyer and have a club going forward is Coppell now an option seeing he has resigned? New challenge not far to move house, I wonder if Surmans move will now happen. I'm pretty certain he's retiring and was going to leave Reading whether they were promoted or not. There's no chance of him joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(not THE) Kevin Moore Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 has anyone mentioned Mark Robins for the gig? I haven't tracked his progress but it wasn't long ago that he was getting rave reviews and considering he's at rotherham who don't have a pot to p!ss in that is no mean feat. Could be the sort of good, young manager we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 IF we do get a buyer and have a club going forward is Coppell now an option seeing he has resigned? New challenge not far to move house, I wonder if Surmans move will now happen. the trouble with that is it took 3 years to build his reading side for promotion .alot of our posters like to sack managers after 5 matchs without a win so what chance has any manager got. decent manager by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Wasn't there a picture on here of Mark Fry and someone that looked like Coppell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Wasn't there a picture on here of Mark Fry and someone that looked like Coppell?Only if you consider that everyone with no hair looks like Steve Coppell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Only if you consider that everyone with no hair looks like Steve Coppell. Any other words of wisdom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Coppell was there for the Burnley game, scouting for the playoffs. Didn't do him much good though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Really don't think we'd have any chance of attracting Coppell here. I think he'll either retire (the most likely option in my opinion) or go to a Prem club, could see him at Newcastle if they stay up. But really there is very little chance he'd come here. I'd prefer to appoint someone with a bit more youth and drive on his side, someone like Tisdale or perhaps Ince, seeing as he has experience at L1 level. Names which have been bandied about a lot, but realistic candidates imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Wasn't there a picture on here of Mark Fry and someone that looked like Coppell? Only if you consider that everyone with no hair looks like Steve Coppell.Any other words of wisdom?Sorry - I wasn't aware that your question required any wisdom. In other words, what was the point of the question? There have been pictures of Fry on the pitch with a bald geezer behind him, and there may have been pictures of Fry in the stand with Coppell in the same frame watching the (Burnley) match (perhaps looking at Surman or Burnley or both). Since Fry has no interest or influence in the next SFC manager I am not sure what you were driving at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Its a link - it appeared (to me) that they were in conversation thats all I was getting at. So I was right there was a picture of the pair of them. Thanks for answering the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Would be a brilliant appointment, i suppose it depends on his desire for a challenge though - there are loads of other PL or CCC clubs in far better positions than us that would snap him up immediately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Maybe we should just worry about if there will be a football club next season and then fret about the manager afterwards. The bottom line is that there will be no managerial changes or appointments until a) a buyer completes the deal or b) we are liquidated......actually come to think of it b) won't result in an appointment either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team-saint Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Coppell will retire, I reckon. I know he's always given off a bit of a dour impression, but the last couple of years he's looked particularly cheesed off - almost as if he's lost the appetite for management. Agreed, the reason he resigned was that he was no longer enjoying managment. Earlier in the season I remember him saying how if managers are not enjoying football then they should resign, which presumably applies now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I think Coppell is the perfect choice, he has a track record at this level and with small budgets. With Southampton he has a blank canvass to set up what he wants and a club that is bigger than Reading and Palace so should be able to survive more easily in the top flight. He has mentioned his win ratio recently and said it would have been better but for the cash strapped clubs he has worked in, is this an indication that he doesn't want that again or does moving a struggling on still tick his boxes. If it does any new buyer should do everything possible to get him. LOL !!!! Priceless!!!!!!!! That is a facking ridiculous statement! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I'd sooner we went for a manager with hunger, than a manager who's been around the block. Also i'd like to see a manager with Saints links. One of the old guard that defended our top flight status when we had players who were proud of the club. Jim Magilton is a relaistic option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I'd sooner we went for a manager with hunger, than a manager who's been around the block. Also i'd like to see a manager with Saints links. One of the old guard that defended our top flight status when we had players who were proud of the club. Jim Magilton is a relaistic option. Oh yes... +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERESE'S BOY Posted 14 May, 2009 Share Posted 14 May, 2009 I vote for Holmes and Widdrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 14 May, 2009 Share Posted 14 May, 2009 ^do I hear the chomping of a few words being eaten now Coppells said he wants to return to management in a few months? I'd love to see him here, but it seems unlikely. That said, maybe the timing......and Readings not too far.......any other straws I can clutch at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 14 May, 2009 Share Posted 14 May, 2009 Wasn't there a picture on here of Mark Fry and someone that looked like Coppell? Only if you consider that everyone with no hair looks like Steve Coppell. Any other words of wisdom? Sorry - I wasn't aware that your question required any wisdom. In other words, what was the point of the question? There have been pictures of Fry on the pitch with a bald geezer behind him, and there may have been pictures of Fry in the stand with Coppell in the same frame watching the (Burnley) match (perhaps looking at Surman or Burnley or both). Since Fry has no interest or influence in the next SFC manager I am not sure what you were driving at? Bet you feel like a bit of a c*nt now eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 14 May, 2009 Share Posted 14 May, 2009 ^clearly photoshopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 14 May, 2009 Share Posted 14 May, 2009 ^clearly photoshopped. Clearly, as is shown in the EXIF data... oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 14 May, 2009 Share Posted 14 May, 2009 Coppell must be the mysterious 3rd bidder. thats why he's resigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 14 May, 2009 Share Posted 14 May, 2009 Coppell out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithinoz Posted 15 May, 2009 Share Posted 15 May, 2009 What about Giggsy, as Player/ Manager, or even Player/ Manager /Owner? He's nearing the end of his career, probably doesn't have to worry about money, & still fit/ fast/ smart enough to avoid lower league cloggers. Many of Fergie's former players appear to do well managing in the lower leagues - Ince, Keane, Robson, Maclaren. They're all sh*t in the Premier league though. But We won't have to worry about that for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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