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Mark Wotte has been sacked by Southampton FC
5:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009 in
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- By Adam Leitch » Chief Sports Writer
Mark Wotte has been sacked as Saints boss.
The Dutchman was told he was not being retained as manager this afternoon by the new management team overseeing the club after Markus Liebherr’s takeover.
The club wished to stress they were grateful for Wotte’s help and hope to make an appointment within a week.
A club source said: "We are very grateful for Mark’s efforts.
"This is consistent with having a clean break.
"The recruitment process for a new manager is under way.
"Hopefully there will be somebody in place by the end of next week, maybe earlier than that but there are lots of people to speak to."
A statement from the club, read: "Southampton Football Club can confirm that Mark Wotte has left the Club.
"We wish to recognise Mr Wotte's efforts during a difficult period for all associated with the Club. We wish him well for the future.
"Our decision is part of a wider strategic plan being implemented to improve all aspects of the club's operations, both on and off the field. "In keeping with this plan we can confirm that the search for a new manager has already begun.
"Our search will be conducted in a systematic and professional manner. We will find the right candidate, who will fulfil the criteria necessary to move the Club forward.
"Stewart Henderson will take charge of First Team affairs on a temporary basis.
"We will update fans on the appointment process as soon as possible."
Comments(396)
Montymontymonty
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5:14pm Thu 9 Jul 09
But....speechless. I'll get back to you all later
Rudd Gillett
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5:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
KyleGraham
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5:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
doversaint
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5:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Jeff Le Taxi
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5:16pm Thu 9 Jul 09
5:14pm today Thu 9 Jul 09
Whoops! Looks like Markus really has been reading what the supporters want
Speak for yourself
HarvSFC
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5:16pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Montymontymonty
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5:17pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I guess it was going to be inevitable...now or in September. But thanks for the loyalty Mark.
So...where is the smart money going then?
saintforever
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5:18pm Thu 9 Jul 09
strachan
coppell
dowie
s-word - name-book
how apt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slugger
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5:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
good sign !
Bitterne Park Tim
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5:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Why not wait until you have someone to step in, we are in the middle of Pre-Season...
MR STRACHAN PLEASE, Mr L.
Anyway, Thanks Mr W, you did your best under very unpleasant circumstances, I hope you came out of the whole situation with a few euros in your back pocket.
ben86
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5:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Rudd Gillett
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5:20pm Thu 9 Jul 09
threetimes
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5:21pm Thu 9 Jul 09
db_3
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5:21pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I like that we are seeing immediate decisive actions with both Davis and Wotte.
slugger
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5:23pm Thu 9 Jul 09
mouldyolddoe
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5:24pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Great news that Kelvin is staying.
Good luck to MW thanks for your loyalty.
Bring on Gordon Strachan.
Hope they offer Matt a place on the board.
Dazzz
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5:25pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Ken Hutchinson
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5:26pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Individuals who have got teams out of this level before should be favourite as opposed to Managers who have operated at a higher level with bigger budgets and better players. I don't think that you can automatically buy your way out of this league.
Enrico Palazzo
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5:27pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Bods
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5:27pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint_luke
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5:28pm Thu 9 Jul 09
The Exiled Saint
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5:28pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Just like old times.
Surely we must hold the record for the number of managers now!
COOPER PIKEY
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5:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Montymontymonty
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5:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
" It is such a respectable company and Mr Liebherr is such a respectable businessman.
“His reputation is outstanding and he is exactly what we need for the long term.”
Wotte, who has been retained as Saints boss for another year, said he expects to remain at the club and have an excellent working relationship with the new people in charge.
“I signed a contract as manager for at least one year, so there is no indication they want to change that,” he said.
Sometimes it's just not worth saying anything "quoteable" eh?
Bitterne Park Tim
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5:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Dazzz wrote:Funny guy...... I cannot beleive you actually bothered to put that one up there.... What about Stephan Henchoz (cannot remember spelling).... or erm.... dooh thats it from Switzerland!
Christian Gross.......watch this space !
saint jack
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5:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
but now he is gone.....if your reading this....gordon strachan!!! please!!
wraggster
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5:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Major Sir Jerry Pending
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5:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
SW11_Saint
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5:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
MW has been most professional during this turbulent close season, and I wish him well, but this is absolutely the right move for the club.
Now we need to appoint someone of high calibre like Steve Coppell.
COYS!!!
olivers_dad_saint
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5:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
bagpuss1961
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5:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
sw good-luck-mark I know doesn't quite fit but Bagpuss is cat !!!!
Lone Ranger
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5:31pm Thu 9 Jul 09
chip eater
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5:31pm Thu 9 Jul 09
jesus, whether or not you agree (i do) didn't see it coming either.
They mean business so must have a replacement ready
Bitterne Park Tim
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5:31pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Rich Unemployed Saint
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5:32pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Horseman
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5:32pm Thu 9 Jul 09
As for new managers, I wonder what Clive Woodward is up to these days. (joke)
Jesus_02
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5:33pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Allotmentman66
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5:33pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Good luck for the future, once again many, many, thanks.
(they say Egypt is nice this time of year)
security word is very fitting
(flow-club)
b.hill-saint
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5:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Enrico Palazzo
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5:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Horseman wrote:Very funny...
Feel a bit sorry for Wotte - not much more he could have done for the club with the circus going on around him. As for new managers, I wonder what Clive Woodward is up to these days. (joke)
InThatNumber
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5:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Dazzler79
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5:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Fell sorry for mw but we need someone with a bit of grit who will take no rubbish.
good luck in the future mw!!
brummysaint
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5:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
WGS
King Kev
Dowie
or someone who has no link to Saints.
Sven would really annoy the web-feeted wallies down the smelly end of the M27
Super-Saintz
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5:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Bitterne Park Tim
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5:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
InThatNumber
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5:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
sholingred
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5:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint_luke
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5:38pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Super-Saintz
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5:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
brummysaint wrote:"smelly end of the M27" lol, like it, i'm going to use that
CV is in the post! WGS King Kev Dowie or someone who has no link to Saints. Sven would really annoy the web-feeted wallies down the smelly end of the M27
rossofficial
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5:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Ok here it goes,
thanks for saving out club swiss!
All the best MW!
GORDON STRACHAN
STEVE COPPELL
ALAN SHEARER
BOOTHROYD
DO NOT APPOINT USELESS IAN DOWIE!
He is a liability! every team he goes to ends up in trouble!
Silent Saint
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5:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Strachan is the man if he'll come back to the Saints..and the squad would be super fit too!!
chip eater
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5:40pm Thu 9 Jul 09
start the campaign now on these pages. Markus reads them remember, I can picture it now " WHO IST DIS KINKYBOOTS"
surrey1saint
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5:40pm Thu 9 Jul 09
coppel l or
dowie
please Markus.
worried of e sussex
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5:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
emma38
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5:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
costa gaz
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5:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
WestTottonSaint
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5:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saintforever
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5:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
costa gaz wrote:umm mk dons?
Paul Ince must be in the frame
Super-Saintz
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5:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
costa gaz wrote:wake up...he already returned to MK dons
Paul Ince must be in the frame
jono1974
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5:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
mark wotte has been loyal when he could of just buggered off so its seems a bit sad to go this way, any way good luck mw. its onwards and upwards for the saints now.
Bitterne Park Tim
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5:43pm Thu 9 Jul 09
costa gaz wrote:erm...... he is now the MK Dons Managers... Get with the program...
Paul Ince must be in the frame
HADDOCK22
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5:44pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Rocket 1
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5:44pm Thu 9 Jul 09
ross24
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5:45pm Thu 9 Jul 09
dannyfloyd
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5:45pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:even if he was free, you are insane to think he's any good.
costa gaz wrote: Paul Ince must be in the frameerm...... he is now the MK Dons Managers... Get with the program...
i'm sad for wotte. i would have liked to see him given a chance. anyway, darren ferguson please.
DJI
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5:45pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I think it a shame but if they are going to do it, better now than later. The fans can now rally behind a new guy from the start but Patience will be needed.
slugger
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5:45pm Thu 9 Jul 09
proven at this level,
ML if you are reading (Reading fc ) look how well he did at Brighton and they don't even have a ground !!!!!
Le Tissier's Nose
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5:46pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Anyway, feel sorry for him but onwards and upwards. Thanks Mr Wotte for your loyalty.
saint_luke
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5:46pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Fergie Junior
Strachan
Sven
Fides
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5:48pm Thu 9 Jul 09
WestTottonSaint wrote:And what happens to that person if we get promoted? Do we have to sack them in favour of someone with Championship experience?
I feel sorry for the guy but i think its in for the best interests of the club. Mr Liebherr, please don't make the same mistake as Lowe, you need to appoint a British Manager who understands league one football.
They just need to be a good coach who understands football - irrespective of division. If there is enough in the budget then maybe they don't even need to be a coach, but a manager who can use coaching staff.
I feel very sorry for MW but no doubt the reason he was given the 12 month contract was so he would get a year's pay-off.
jono1974
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5:48pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint_luke wrote:branfoot
Coppell
Fergie Junior
Strachan
Sven
gorman
wigley
gray
matt del torro
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5:49pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thomas Upton
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5:49pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Soulrebel One
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5:49pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thankyou to Wotte for his efforts but I feel the slate needs to be wiped clean now, start afresh, who is in the frame for the managers job then?
Coppell
Shearer
Keegan
Klinnsman
Dowie
Eddie Howe
Joachim Low(Germany coach!)(not with that name!)
Ottmar Hitzfeld(Swiss coach!)
citin'!
krazzik
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5:50pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Lorenzo
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5:50pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger
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5:50pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thomas Upton wrote:Tony Adams !!!!
Times are saying Micky Adams or Tony Adams?
god no
Rgorrack
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5:50pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Invidia
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5:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
dannyfloyd
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5:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
graeme37
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5:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
hasnain11
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5:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thomas Upton
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5:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Thats what I thought
Thomas Upton wrote: Times are saying Micky Adams or Tony Adams?Tony Adams !!!! god no
Thomas Upton
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5:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Thats what I thought
Thomas Upton wrote: Times are saying Micky Adams or Tony Adams?Tony Adams !!!! god no
Rocket 1
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5:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Bloody hell Sluggers got a new computer, no missing letters & all in the right order, ha ha
Coppell's the man. proven at this level, ML if you are reading (Reading fc ) look how well he did at Brighton and they don't even have a ground !!!!!
Ray the Don
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5:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thomas Upton
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5:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Thats what I thought
Thomas Upton wrote: Times are saying Micky Adams or Tony Adams?Tony Adams !!!! god no
Soulrebel One
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5:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Soulrebel One wrote:edited to add the wee man Strachan!
New broom really does sweep clean!
Thankyou to Wotte for his efforts but I feel the slate needs to be wiped clean now, start afresh, who is in the frame for the managers job then?
Coppell
Shearer
Keegan
Klinnsman
Dowie
Eddie Howe
Joachim Low(Germany coach!)(not with that name!)
Ottmar Hitzfeld(Swiss coach!)
citin'!
Love to see him back down here, with a professional board behind him the sky is the limit!
LEGOD RULES
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5:53pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Ray the Don
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5:53pm Thu 9 Jul 09
We have had enough skates lets us down of the years.
Simon Templar
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5:54pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger
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5:55pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Rocket 1 wrote:haha
slugger wrote: Coppell's the man. proven at this level, ML if you are reading (Reading fc ) look how well he did at Brighton and they don't even have a ground !!!!!Bloody hell Sluggers got a new computer, no missing letters & all in the right order, ha ha
just a bit more sober !
COYR
rossofficial
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5:56pm Thu 9 Jul 09
WHY THE HELL ARE FANS HOPING THAT IAIN DOWIE WILL BECOME MANAGER?? WHAT HAS HE DONE??
or are you blind?
EAGLESAINT
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5:57pm Thu 9 Jul 09
sw ging back
pap
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5:57pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Wotte was hanging on for dear life, not being especially loyal.
Saints since '57
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5:57pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I am reliably informed that GS is back living in Warsash!
zorba
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5:58pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint tom
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5:58pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint_luke
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5:58pm Thu 9 Jul 09
jono1974 wrote:Even Better
saint_luke wrote: Coppell Fergie Junior Strachan Svenbranfoot gorman wigley gray
Hoddle
Jones
Sturock
Redknapp
Ha Ha
Rocket 1
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5:59pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Got to get off of this computer, been goin on too long, 90 odd days, well that is Saints for you, have good night
Rocket 1 wrote:haha just a bit more sober ! COYRslugger wrote: Coppell's the man. proven at this level, ML if you are reading (Reading fc ) look how well he did at Brighton and they don't even have a ground !!!!!Bloody hell Sluggers got a new computer, no missing letters & all in the right order, ha ha
matt del torro
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6:00pm Thu 9 Jul 09
rossofficial wrote:ian dowie looks like a bull dog chewing wasps .i heard he stares at milk for 30secs to make yoghurt hes so ugly.his mumma fed him by catapalt.im sitting on the fence with this one
WHY THE HELL ARE FANS HOPING THAT IAIN DOWIE WILL BECOME MANAGER?? WHAT HAS HE DONE?? or are you blind?
krazzik
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6:01pm Thu 9 Jul 09
isnt Klinnsman out of a job at present
slugger
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6:02pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:been winding up the skates again.
Rocket 1 wrote:haha just a bit more sober ! COYRslugger wrote: Coppell's the man. proven at this level, ML if you are reading (Reading fc ) look how well he did at Brighton and they don't even have a ground !!!!!Bloody hell Sluggers got a new computer, no missing letters & all in the right order, ha ha
can't help it !!!!!!
Rocket 1
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6:03pm Thu 9 Jul 09
matt del torro wrote:When Dowie was born the Doctor smacked his Mum
rossofficial wrote: WHY THE HELL ARE FANS HOPING THAT IAIN DOWIE WILL BECOME MANAGER?? WHAT HAS HE DONE?? or are you blind?ian dowie looks like a bull dog chewing wasps .i heard he stares at milk for 30secs to make yoghurt hes so ugly.his mumma fed him by catapalt.im sitting on the fence with this one
BrixtonSaint
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6:04pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Adams has to be a big no no, God forbid.
Coppell, though I think he could do a job for us, seems pretty resilient in knocking his management days on the head.
But...
Fergie Junior sounds an astonishingly good suggestion. My ears and eyes certainly perked up when I saw that one.
sec wd 'rich-wing' haha
saint_luke
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6:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
krazzik wrote:Ha Ha Liebherr is in the Northam, Liebherr is in Northam. Liebherr on the pitch, Lieberr Lieberr on the pitch
"Liebherr has stated that he intends to buy a season ticket at St Mary's - rather than take a free place in the director's box - and the Swiss expects senior staff at the club to make a similar committment and buy their own seats to watch the Coca-Cola League One club's home games. " comment from times online. isnt Klinnsman out of a job at present
Invidia
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6:06pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saintan
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6:06pm Thu 9 Jul 09
that was fast!
I'm hoping they gave Wotte a good pay off for his efforts. (and maybe a small digger or mini yacht for him to play with)
Wotte gave more in his brief spell with the club than many have over the years
and he showed more fight and managerial skill than Hairy RedTw*at did for us
I wish Mark Wotte all the success for the future (unless he goes up the road - in which case I hope he successfully leads Po*pee from the Premiership to their rightfull place in the Blue Square)
Thanks for being decent Mark - hope you get a new job soon!
geordie saint
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6:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
matt del torro
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6:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:andy the cheif of operations
Just had a thought, if the new management structure is going to be put in place in early August, who is pulling the strings at SMS at the moment, this should be a wake up call for players and everyone else connected to the club, Saints are alive and kicking again, how refreshing!
OSPREYSAINT
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6:08pm Thu 9 Jul 09
milton road
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6:09pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Don't think the manager has been mentioned.Europe is a big place many good managers looking for jobs.
interesting.
what we think we need and what the owners think we need is totally different.
Rocket 1
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6:10pm Thu 9 Jul 09
milton road wrote:Bit early to start talking about Europe, lets get out of league 1 first
TOTAL RESPECT FOR MW AND I THOUGHT HE WOULD HAVE DONE THE JOB. Don't think the manager has been mentioned.Europe is a big place many good managers looking for jobs. interesting. what we think we need and what the owners think we need is totally different.
Saintan
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6:10pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint tom wrote:go away!
strachs back will be in mondays echo
think you'll find Keegan will probably come for a brief holiday first!
Although I hope theyve got some "Little known" foreigner, who'll become the new Mourinho and stay at Saints for a few years and win some trophies
Nottingham Saint
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6:11pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I would dearly like Coppell as the next manager, he is a proven manager and excellent at managing on tight budgets.
Gazehound
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6:13pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger
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6:13pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint_luke
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6:14pm Thu 9 Jul 09
matt del torro
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6:14pm Thu 9 Jul 09
wayborn
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6:14pm Thu 9 Jul 09
That being said, I know I am living in dream land but would love to see Wee Gordan Strachan back :)
timmydavies82
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6:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saintan
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6:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Gazehound wrote:Plonker
Here we go again, back to the future! In my opinion sacking MW is just crass stupidity. The man has shown loyalty and did a good job under the most difficult of circumstances. I don't care who owns the club. For Marcus Liebhen read Rupert Lowe. They are all the same. No stability and change the manager at the drop of a hat. Doubtless they will appoint some media idiot like Strachan, Keegan or Coppell at an inflated salary who won't hesitate to leave at the first hint of trouble and drop us in the brown stuff. How long before we are in administration again?
Go away skate!
saint_luke
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6:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Gazehound wrote:Mate if your gonna jump off that bridge do it already. First bit of good news and you want to kill yourself
Here we go again, back to the future! In my opinion sacking MW is just crass stupidity. The man has shown loyalty and did a good job under the most difficult of circumstances. I don't care who owns the club. For Marcus Liebhen read Rupert Lowe. They are all the same. No stability and change the manager at the drop of a hat. Doubtless they will appoint some media idiot like Strachan, Keegan or Coppell at an inflated salary who won't hesitate to leave at the first hint of trouble and drop us in the brown stuff. How long before we are in administration again?
sholingred
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6:17pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Tony Robertson
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6:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Tony Robertson
UTS
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6:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Get in Alan Curbishly !
thesaint
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6:20pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saintt Michael
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6:20pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Mr Liebherr, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you..for saving our beloved Southampton FC. Ps Gordon is your MAN. I don't think that he is too busy at the moment !!!
Ciaran
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6:21pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saints had faced a race against time to find a new buyer after front-runners the Pinnacle group, which included Saints legend Matt Le Tissier, pulled out on Tuesday.
Southampton's first pre-season fixture is set for Saturday at Eastleigh.
Ha, and we think the Echo's bad!!
PORK saint
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6:21pm Thu 9 Jul 09
would like to see Strachan back!!!!
and yes he was seen back in warsash
sw doze-army
Allotmentman66
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6:22pm Thu 9 Jul 09
are you some sort of idiot you only have to post once (not 12 times)
Saints_1984
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6:22pm Thu 9 Jul 09
calog_saint
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6:23pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Ross96
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6:24pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Like to see Coppel as manager.
xxbundyboyxx
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6:24pm Thu 9 Jul 09
EAGLESAINT
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6:26pm Thu 9 Jul 09
sholingred wrote:exactly what i was going to say, no need to type it know, its common knowledge wgs left because lowe would'nt invest, came back and smacked him straight in that plum gob of his.
Been watching saints for over 35 years,never have i seen any saints team,as fit as gordon strachans,we used to score late goals,now we concede late goals,
matt del torro
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6:27pm Thu 9 Jul 09
andysaint
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6:28pm Thu 9 Jul 09
weh8pompey
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6:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
tonkerthomas
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6:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
And if Liebherr's talking about having the new manager in within the week, then they've already done most of the groundwork and already have someone as good as signed.
Billy 2 Baps
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6:31pm Thu 9 Jul 09
SW able-tend
He sure did
Rowester
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6:32pm Thu 9 Jul 09
lemsip
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6:32pm Thu 9 Jul 09
matt del torro
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6:32pm Thu 9 Jul 09
tonkerthomas wrote:yes a weeks interest for mr leibherr
Although I feel Wotte's been a bit hard done by, he's essentially picked up a year's money for a week's work, and can almost certainly go out and pick up his Egyptian job tomorrow anyway. All in all, not too shabby. And if Liebherr's talking about having the new manager in within the week, then they've already done most of the groundwork and already have someone as good as signed.
Stossie
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6:33pm Thu 9 Jul 09
LWsaint
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6:33pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saints_1984
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6:33pm Thu 9 Jul 09
wraggster
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6:33pm Thu 9 Jul 09
supersaints
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6:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
azpect
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6:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Gazehound wrote:are you some kind of idiot?
Here we go again, back to the future! In my opinion sacking MW is just crass stupidity. The man has shown loyalty and did a good job under the most difficult of circumstances. I don't care who owns the club. For Marcus Liebhen read Rupert Lowe. They are all the same. No stability and change the manager at the drop of a hat. Doubtless they will appoint some media idiot like Strachan, Keegan or Coppell at an inflated salary who won't hesitate to leave at the first hint of trouble and drop us in the brown stuff. How long before we are in administration again?
Allotmentman66
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6:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
EAGLESAINT wrote:yes I agree when Gordon was here last time we had a very fit team, so all I can say bring him back and carry on were he left off we can go far with his leadership.
sholingred wrote: Been watching saints for over 35 years,never have i seen any saints team,as fit as gordon strachans,we used to score late goals,now we concede late goals,exactly what i was going to say, no need to type it know, its common knowledge wgs left because lowe would'nt invest, came back and smacked him straight in that plum gob of his.
mastershot100
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6:35pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Lorenzo wrote:I agree.
Has to be the right move, we need a good experienced Englishman who knows what it takes for the club to climb back to where we belong. Why not complete the change by replacing that horrible club badge with a more professional looking one rather than something which looks like it was the product of a junior school art class.
How about redesigning the club badge to incorporate the MALI GROUP "POLAR BEAR"logo
Steve....
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6:36pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Done a good job at ECFC but can he take the step up from a little Devon club? we will see.
weh8pompey
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6:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS
AIDEY BOOTHROYD IS HOLDING TALKS WITH SOUTHAMPTON.
RADIO V
lemsip
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6:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
lemsip wrote:Only joking...but we have as much chance with him as we do Curbs, Strachen, Shearer and all the other names mentioned on here. Dont mean to burst the bubble but i cant see a high profile manager coming here..at the moment... We will get a up and coming manager with potential or an established Div 1 manager who knows the league well...either way i will be happy as long as they install some fight in the team.
Heard it here first...Frank Rikard
Would love a big name but cant see it can you?
I fancy a carear change Marcus, and ill be cheep?
Saint Moogue
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6:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
BrixtonSaint
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6:38pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Gazehound wrote:what a plank.
Here we go again, back to the future! In my opinion sacking MW is just crass stupidity. The man has shown loyalty and did a good job under the most difficult of circumstances. I don't care who owns the club. For Marcus Liebhen read Rupert Lowe. They are all the same. No stability and change the manager at the drop of a hat. Doubtless they will appoint some media idiot like Strachan, Keegan or Coppell at an inflated salary who won't hesitate to leave at the first hint of trouble and drop us in the brown stuff. How long before we are in administration again?
on another note...
Isn't WGS a step back.
MR Southampton
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6:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Allotmentman66
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6:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
mastershot100 wrote:leave our club badge alone we have for years,the badge is Southampton Football Club.
Lorenzo wrote: Has to be the right move, we need a good experienced Englishman who knows what it takes for the club to climb back to where we belong. Why not complete the change by replacing that horrible club badge with a more professional looking one rather than something which looks like it was the product of a junior school art class.I agree. How about redesigning the club badge to incorporate the MALI GROUP "POLAR BEAR"logo
SO HANDS OFF
Saintan
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6:40pm Thu 9 Jul 09
lemsip wrote:are you sure he'll be able to get us out of league one?
Heard it here first...Frank Rikard
eriksson's out of a job at the mo i think!?
I think Mancini would be interested in joining us - he's been looking at the south coast since Po*pee contacted him - he wasn't interested, but then he heard there was a big club called Southampton who might need a manager and had lots of money AND proper facilties
lets hope it's done soon so there's no time for silly media speculation
ECHO - behave!
stormus troupias the 2nd
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6:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
OhWhenTheSaints...
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6:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
yarcosaint
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6:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Lorenzo wrote:that horrible badge your refering to is at least all relevant to our club re hampshire rose
Has to be the right move, we need a good experienced Englishman who knows what it takes for the club to climb back to where we belong. Why not complete the change by replacing that horrible club badge with a more professional looking one rather than something which looks like it was the product of a junior school art class.
The solent
Oak tree in the New Forest
red and white stripes in the scarve
football and a Halo for saints
plus it would make my Tatto defunked if they changed
cryoman1965
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6:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Mr liebherr's money and he can do what he likes as far as i am concerned. I still have a club to support.
But
WGS (Wishful thinking)
or
Paul Tisdale
would be nice.
But i will be happy with your choice Herr Liebherr.
EAGLESAINT
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6:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saints since '57
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6:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
EAGLESAINT wrote:Funny I always understood that a certain big-headed centre forward and his dad was involved! Lowe did not back GS so he walked away on his 'pretend' bad hip!
sholingred wrote: Been watching saints for over 35 years,never have i seen any saints team,as fit as gordon strachans,we used to score late goals,now we concede late goals,exactly what i was going to say, no need to type it know, its common knowledge wgs left because lowe would'nt invest, came back and smacked him straight in that plum gob of his.
Guess we will never know for sure due to something called a confidentialty agreement!
Soulrebel One
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6:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
yes..ha....erm..ha
Saint Rob
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6:44pm Thu 9 Jul 09
mattsouthamptonfcc
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6:45pm Thu 9 Jul 09
i personally hope its strachan
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R
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6:47pm Thu 9 Jul 09
PORK saint
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6:47pm Thu 9 Jul 09
SevillaSaint
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6:48pm Thu 9 Jul 09
PORK saint
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6:48pm Thu 9 Jul 09
PORK saint wrote:meant to be 12 month
didn't MW only have a 12 rolling contract? does that mean his job was not safe????????
WhatNext
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6:48pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saintan
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6:49pm Thu 9 Jul 09
the Po*pee fan's a wally (roger'd johnson)
the other presenter (tony husband?) has just said he's just got a txt from Wotte saying he's devastated
i know we want the best manager at Saints, but Wotte is proven at working with youngsters and also as a scout, I'm a little surprised that something couldn't have been sorted out to maintain his connections with the club - he could've taken on a number of roles that would'nt have interfered directly with football matters?!
unless Portfliet is coming back?!
matt del torro
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6:50pm Thu 9 Jul 09
PORK saint wrote:no such thing as a safe job mate only if your a member of the royal family .job for life no matter how crap you are
didn't MW only have a 12 rolling contract? does that mean his job was not safe????????
azpect
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6:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Tony (clueless) Adams please god NO!
Dowie gets sacked everywhere he goes because hes poor.
Coppell yes please!
ravings
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6:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I say WGS. We were never better in the last 10 years than with Strachan, though I think he bottled Cardiff
gosportsaint
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6:54pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Wouldn't be surprised if its a foreign manager
North West Saint
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6:55pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saints_1984
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6:55pm Thu 9 Jul 09
forcaster
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6:56pm Thu 9 Jul 09
wiltshie saint
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6:59pm Thu 9 Jul 09
should be:
Strachan,
Micky Adams,
Nick Holmes - assisted by Chopper Harris & Baz
notarf
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7:00pm Thu 9 Jul 09
WhatNext wrote:Probably an unpopular thing to say but I agree...Saints were really on fire when Hoddle was in charge, more so than Strachs.
One persons name I havent seen is Glenn Hoddle, everyone is going to bleat on how he jumped ship and left us in the sh*t and he hasnt got any loyalty. But the truth is we played our best ever football under Hoddle and he basically put everything into place for Strachan to benefit from. The fact of the matter is there is very little loyalty in Football as has been proven today with MW. Business is business, shame so many Saints fans didnt see that when Hoddle ws lined up to come back and we wouldnt of been on the brink of extinction. Sometimes you need to swallow your pride and roll with the best man.
normsted
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7:00pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint lee
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7:01pm Thu 9 Jul 09
We need a proven respected manager, and also several new experiencd players to move us forward.
A new broom sweeps clean ! COYR
the-blogger
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7:03pm Thu 9 Jul 09
robhuk
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7:04pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint tom
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7:04pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Allotmentman66 wrote:kn**head
saint tom are you some sort of idiot you only have to post once (not 12 times)
saint tom
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7:04pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Allotmentman66 wrote:kn**head
saint tom are you some sort of idiot you only have to post once (not 12 times)
Saintan
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7:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
North West Saint wrote:I think Strachan was involved with Howard Wilkinson at this level at Leeds
I agree with Stossie,Keegan would be my first choice,if he didn't want it I wud look to Coppell,Strachan is unproven at this level but sayin that wouldn't grumble if he did come back,good luck to Mark Wotte.
correct me if I'm wrong!
I think Wee-man would make a valiant effort and would probably succeed.
But I'd like someone new, who'll show us stability and loyalty but also shake things up a bit.
azpect
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7:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
the-blogger wrote:jealousy will get you knowhere ha haha
does it make any difference who is in charge ... they will drop another division next season anyway ... ;O)
truelysaints
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7:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
mentazm1974
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7:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
stevebest
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7:08pm Thu 9 Jul 09
weh8pompey
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7:08pm Thu 9 Jul 09
yarcosaint wrote:lorenzo!!!what a shout mate,we have the worst badge this side of the sun.get a modern one,
Lorenzo wrote: Has to be the right move, we need a good experienced Englishman who knows what it takes for the club to climb back to where we belong. Why not complete the change by replacing that horrible club badge with a more professional looking one rather than something which looks like it was the product of a junior school art class.that horrible badge your refering to is at least all relevant to our club re hampshire rose The solent Oak tree in the New Forest red and white stripes in the scarve football and a Halo for saints plus it would make my Tatto defunked if they changed
Gary76_SFC
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7:11pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Mr ML speaks to his advisor > his advisor speaks to MLT > MLT opens his views on who the pinnacle wanted as manager > advisor goes bk to Mr ML > then the rest follows advisor speaks to matty contact and agrees and MW is sacked ( cheers mw for your work and for being faithful goodluck in the next postion ) so manager is in the wings waiting i reckon we will hear by end of the week .
anyway thats what it said on a swiss roll i bought at the saints shop lol
all jokes a side Thanks again MW but ML is on a mission to take us above the seaweed covered dirty rundown council housed landfill site of p***smouth
S/W pmsl/lmao
weh8pompey
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7:12pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Gary Clark
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7:12pm Thu 9 Jul 09
stevebest
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7:13pm Thu 9 Jul 09
stevebest wrote:or yes maybe gordon or hoddle come on saints come on marcus.....
omg marcus thank god he is gone i can smell matty is already been interviewed and is on the board maybe king kev is on the way???????? i am loving this already i have always been so proud to be a saints fan but have not felt like this since we won the cup ...
northamsoul
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7:14pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint_luke wrote:darren ferguson...good shout that one....
Coppell Fergie Junior Strachan Sven
not dowie the bloke is a donkey!!!!
S Pance
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7:14pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thank u Wotte, you showed the loyalty that so many others lack.
Sincerely hope it works out for u.
azpect
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7:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
NewForestStu
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7:18pm Thu 9 Jul 09
notarf wrote:Yes unpopular it may be but i admit that i was all for Hod returning when Strach left. I completely agree with the view that we played our best football under the guy (got mediocre players playing flowing football). That said though i think a complete clean sweep is now the way forward, someone like Coppell i think would be a step forward.
WhatNext wrote: One persons name I havent seen is Glenn Hoddle, everyone is going to bleat on how he jumped ship and left us in the sh*t and he hasnt got any loyalty. But the truth is we played our best ever football under Hoddle and he basically put everything into place for Strachan to benefit from. The fact of the matter is there is very little loyalty in Football as has been proven today with MW. Business is business, shame so many Saints fans didnt see that when Hoddle ws lined up to come back and we wouldnt of been on the brink of extinction. Sometimes you need to swallow your pride and roll with the best man.Probably an unpopular thing to say but I agree...Saints were really on fire when Hoddle was in charge, more so than Strachs.
Wish Mark Wotte all the best, bit of a surprise that but we really need to hit the ground running. Just hope the club stays financially stable and never put in any position like the last 100 odd days or so.
Season ticket here we come!!!
normsted
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7:20pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Richard Hill
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7:20pm Thu 9 Jul 09
KEEGAN 5/2
STRACHAN 3/1
BOOTHROYD 6/1
LE TISSIER 8/1
SHEARER 8/1
ADAMS 10/1
WRIGHT(mark) 10/1
DOWIE 14/1
SOUNESS 16/1
BOND (kevin) 16/1
HODDLE 40/1
REDKNAPP 66/1
I hope its the Wee Strachen. My friend in Scotland said his wife always wanted to stay on the south coast.
If not him then I would like to see KK or Micky...please, no Dowie or Hoddle!
ben dover
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7:22pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Fawleysajollygoodfellow
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7:23pm Thu 9 Jul 09
azpect
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7:23pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:REDKNAPP should be 6666/1
ODDS FOR NEXT MANAGER FROM SKY BET...
KEEGAN 5/2
STRACHAN 3/1
BOOTHROYD 6/1
LE TISSIER 8/1
SHEARER 8/1
ADAMS 10/1
WRIGHT(mark) 10/1
DOWIE 14/1
SOUNESS 16/1
BOND (kevin) 16/1
HODDLE 40/1
REDKNAPP 66/1
I hope its the Wee Strachen. My friend in Scotland said his wife always wanted to stay on the south coast.
If not him then I would like to see KK or Micky...please, no Dowie or Hoddle!
forever red never blue
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7:24pm Thu 9 Jul 09
feel sorry for mw he was loyal to the club and got nothing in return.
steve coppell or gordon strachen would be my shout for the new manager.
slugger
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7:24pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I can feel it in my bones !!
Fawleysajollygoodfellow
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7:26pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:yeah agree
Steve Coppell is the man for the job.
I can feel it in my bones !!
feel it might be kk though
look at us pontificting over these top names
whoooo hoooo!!!!
ben dover
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7:26pm Thu 9 Jul 09
azpect wrote:try tisdale exeter 1/3 more our standard.
Richard Hill wrote:REDKNAPP should be 6666/1
ODDS FOR NEXT MANAGER FROM SKY BET...
KEEGAN 5/2
STRACHAN 3/1
BOOTHROYD 6/1
LE TISSIER 8/1
SHEARER 8/1
ADAMS 10/1
WRIGHT(mark) 10/1
DOWIE 14/1
SOUNESS 16/1
BOND (kevin) 16/1
HODDLE 40/1
REDKNAPP 66/1
I hope its the Wee Strachen. My friend in Scotland said his wife always wanted to stay on the south coast.
If not him then I would like to see KK or Micky...please, no Dowie or Hoddle!
wraggster
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7:27pm Thu 9 Jul 09
the-blogger wrote:tw@t
does it make any difference who is in charge ... they will drop another division next season anyway ... ;O)
forever red never blue
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7:28pm Thu 9 Jul 09
fell sorry for mw he was loyal to the club and got nothing in return.
gordon strachen or steve coppell would be my next manager if i had the choice.
eastleigh-ian
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7:28pm Thu 9 Jul 09
SW BILL-SALE
rijo12
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7:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Ross96
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7:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger
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7:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Fawleysajollygoodfelgood aint it !!!!
low wrote:
slugger wrote: Steve Coppell is the man for the job. I can feel it in my bones !!yeah agree feel it might be kk though look at us pontificting over these top names whoooo hoooo!!!!
coyr
ben dover
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7:32pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:try tisdale from exeter more our league odds 1/3
ODDS FOR NEXT MANAGER FROM SKY BET...
KEEGAN 5/2
STRACHAN 3/1
BOOTHROYD 6/1
LE TISSIER 8/1
SHEARER 8/1
ADAMS 10/1
WRIGHT(mark) 10/1
DOWIE 14/1
SOUNESS 16/1
BOND (kevin) 16/1
HODDLE 40/1
REDKNAPP 66/1
I hope its the Wee Strachen. My friend in Scotland said his wife always wanted to stay on the south coast.
If not him then I would like to see KK or Micky...please, no Dowie or Hoddle!
slugger
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7:35pm Thu 9 Jul 09
been on thier site this afternoon and they are seriously worried !!!!!
hahahaha
Spudsaint
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7:36pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Richard Hill
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7:36pm Thu 9 Jul 09
notarf wrote:Aghhhh!!!
WhatNext wrote: One persons name I havent seen is Glenn Hoddle, everyone is going to bleat on how he jumped ship and left us in the sh*t and he hasnt got any loyalty. But the truth is we played our best ever football under Hoddle and he basically put everything into place for Strachan to benefit from. The fact of the matter is there is very little loyalty in Football as has been proven today with MW. Business is business, shame so many Saints fans didnt see that when Hoddle ws lined up to come back and we wouldnt of been on the brink of extinction. Sometimes you need to swallow your pride and roll with the best man.Probably an unpopular thing to say but I agree...Saints were really on fire when Hoddle was in charge, more so than Strachs.
Not Hoddle!!!
I often went to the training ground and he never managed the team...GORMAN did ALL the work. Hoddle was a fraud and just walked around playing with himself.
Strachy has more talent in his ginger pub*s than Hoddle ever had!
Sorry, but Lowe gave Hoddle a job after his "Disabled people were bad in a previous life" quote
What will he come back as? Go to hell Hoddle! (Also known as Fratton)
LOWE IS DEAD... LONG LIVE LIEBHERR
Southampton Heart
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7:38pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thank you Marcus for everything.
SOUTHAMPTON LOVES YOU!.
Condor Man
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7:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Someone like Lawrie Sanchez would be a good choice at this level.
dannyep
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7:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
The question had to be 'Is he the best we could possibly do?'
The answer was no.
sjames29
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7:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
St.Yorkie
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7:44pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:Well I stand corrected - now Denzil can really be pleased...a clean sweep.
Well I am surprised, this new regime really do mean business, which is to be commended, as they say, "no soft touches in big business", at last some one with balls and good intentions, I really do believe we are beginning a new great era in the history of Southampton Football club!!
Even better day on day...I really like this set up! Now I want some "muscle" in to scare the players in to playing like their lives depended on it! Too soft...the Dutch total football system was more like total bo**ox! Pretty, pretty pass the football...let's mix it up a bit - pass and hoof, ber a bit more direct!
Bigger suprise than Davis staying - perhaps Mr Lallana will want to stop now!
ben dover
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7:45pm Thu 9 Jul 09
wraggster wrote:gasgoine is coming as fitness coach.
the-blogger wrote:tw@t
does it make any difference who is in charge ... they will drop another division next season anyway ... ;O)
Allotmentman66
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7:47pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint tom wrote:Its better to be a kn**head than a PRAT
Allotmentman66 wrote: saint tom are you some sort of idiot you only have to post once (not 12 times)kn**head
ladysaint
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7:48pm Thu 9 Jul 09
rickyroyl
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7:49pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Richard Hill
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7:50pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Condor Man wrote:Believe it...
I can't believe you said that about Hoddle, he laid the foundations for Strachan to take over. Someone like Lawrie Sanchez would be a good choice at this level.
I never saw Hoddle do anything on the training ground... Gorman did the running, Gorman did the talking, Gorman did the shouting, Gorman did the tactics, Gorman did everything!
So Hoddle did NOT lay the foundations, he sat on a bench thinking of Eileen Drewery!
Lawrie could be a good choice... Sanchez or McMenemy!
chris11
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7:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
EnglandSFC
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7:52pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Bulldog.bcu
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7:54pm Thu 9 Jul 09
kpturner
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7:55pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Can't help thinking Mr Wotte has been crapped on from a great height. A tad ruthless, but better now than halfway through the season.
Richard Hill
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7:57pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Bulldog.bcu
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7:58pm Thu 9 Jul 09
rickyroyl
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7:59pm Thu 9 Jul 09
season ticket holder
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8:00pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger
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8:04pm Thu 9 Jul 09
it would be fun
Richard Hill
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8:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
rickyroyl wrote:NOT KIDDING....
NO NOT DENNIS WISE!!!
DENNIS WISE HAS JUST GONE FROM 8/1 TO 5/1!
sw...what-shot!
JDT
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8:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
so i would like to see Dave Jones as Manager!
S-W mine-fish LoL
bumblysaint
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8:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Dazzz
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8:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:I'm sure Illingsworth and his taxi driver buddies would have something to say about Wise coming here....
DENNIS WISE HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE SKY BET SITE>>> 8/1
dannyep
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8:11pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Surely not too much to ask.
Captain Kirk
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8:11pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Gazehound wrote:I can't believe you said that! How can you possibly compare Herr Liebherr to the Dark Lord? It seems only natural to me that Wotte has gone. He was part of the old regime appointed personally by the Dark Lord. Wotte's main strength seemed to be saying the right thing at the right time. Admittedly, we never really saw what he was made of in terms of ability because he took over in very difficult circumstances but my feeling is that it would have been taking a chance keeping Wotte and that we need someone proven to stand the best chance of overcoming the -10 points this season. I also think that if Wotte was going to go then now was the best time to do it. Not only does it give him maximum opportunity to find something else but it also gives the new guy maximum time before the start of the season. This is also another reason why I think the new guy should be someone with a connection to Saints who understands what the fans her expect. I may be completely wrong on this and I am not going to try to tell Herr Liebherr what to do. He has just saved us from oblivion and can do pretty much anything he wants as far as I am concerned. Bring on Millwall. COYR!!!!
Here we go again, back to the future! In my opinion sacking MW is just crass stupidity. The man has shown loyalty and did a good job under the most difficult of circumstances. I don't care who owns the club. For Marcus Liebhen read Rupert Lowe. They are all the same. No stability and change the manager at the drop of a hat. Doubtless they will appoint some media idiot like Strachan, Keegan or Coppell at an inflated salary who won't hesitate to leave at the first hint of trouble and drop us in the brown stuff. How long before we are in administration again?
adam1981
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8:12pm Thu 9 Jul 09
totally understand why they have changed manager as what we really need is a bit of freshness and a totally new start to get us all really excited,welldone to the new guys,you have made all the right decisions so far,you have given me confidence that you know what you're doing.
Richard Hill
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8:12pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Dazzz wrote:Something is happening!!!
Richard Hill wrote: DENNIS WISE HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE SKY BET SITE>>> 8/1I'm sure Illingsworth and his taxi driver buddies would have something to say about Wise coming here....
Wise is now joint favorite with Strachan and Kev (3/1)
openeyes
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8:12pm Thu 9 Jul 09
joejoe
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8:13pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saintmatt
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8:16pm Thu 9 Jul 09
So what, loyalty counts for little in today's world (unfortunately) far better to have the team playing great football, then Managerial popularity will automatically follow.
Will he choose to go back to a third tier club at his time of life, only he is fed up with his Spanish Academy and would welcome a fresh challenge undwer the new regime here, which I must commend for getting off to a fast start, by promising to bring in a strong management team for the long term. Dismissing MW is the right way to start that process. Fans must be patient though.
forever red never blue
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8:17pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Richard Hill wrote:wise slashed again 3/1
rickyroyl wrote: NO NOT DENNIS WISE!!!NOT KIDDING.... DENNIS WISE HAS JUST GONE FROM 8/1 TO 5/1! sw...what-shot!
dannyep
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8:18pm Thu 9 Jul 09
joejoe wrote:My dogs loyal but I dont let him mow the lawn. He's crap at it.
Wotte a mistake MW might not have been up to the job but i don't think anyone else cauld have done any better given the circumstances.MW should have at least been offered his old job as reward for his loyalty, he turned down 4 jobs to stay at Saints. Thankyou Mark for all your hard work in difficult circumstances best wishes for the future. GORDON STRACHAN for manager
lolly-s
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8:20pm Thu 9 Jul 09
JDT
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8:21pm Thu 9 Jul 09
wise 4/1
kk 6/1
slugger
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8:22pm Thu 9 Jul 09
joejoe wrote:you just can't do that !
Wotte a mistake MW might not have been up to the job but i don't think anyone else cauld have done any better given the circumstances.MW should have at least been offered his old job as reward for his loyalty, he turned down 4 jobs to stay at Saints. Thankyou Mark for all your hard work in difficult circumstances best wishes for the future. GORDON STRACHAN for manager
to keep him on cause he's loyal isn't enough,if that was the case i would be manager,or you for that matter but are we up to it ?????
brummysaint
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8:23pm Thu 9 Jul 09
jonnyribbans
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8:26pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Linesman
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8:33pm Thu 9 Jul 09
lolly-s wrote:Fresh from his recent triumph at Newcastle!
i would welcome dennis wise.. good man .... good connections..wanted the job a while back..english..stop dreaming about Strachan and Keegan, get more realistic.
Some have praised the decisive action that has been taken, but mistakes can also be the result of such action!
Now the situation is, new owner that no one knows.
Who will appoint a new board of directors, that no one is familiar with.
A new manager will be appointed, who does not know the playing staff and they will not know him and, of course, he will want to bring in his own staff!
If this could have been done at the end of last season, that would have been OK, but to have a game of musical chairs this close to a new season - one starting on minus points - is not, in my opinion, setting off on the right foot!
slugger
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8:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saintlee72
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8:36pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Fawleysajollygoodfellow
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8:39pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:What a difference a week makes
Fawleysajollygoodfelgood aint it !!!!
low wrote:
slugger wrote: Steve Coppell is the man for the job. I can feel it in my bones !!yeah agree feel it might be kk though look at us pontificting over these top names whoooo hoooo!!!!
coyr
Last week = beggars cant be choosers
Today = chooses
skates = beggars
lol
Thank you Herr L
Whatever happens over the journey, and it may be a long one, you will never be forgotten. And you have united the most important thing behind a club - its supporters..........
SaintsOverseer
says...
8:40pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Hoping For Strachan but can't see him coming back to manage us in the 3rd tier, a more relistic appointment would be Coppell or Boothroyd as they have taken clubs from the lower leagues up before.
Also the Season Ticket Prices have been announced for next season and go on sale at 9am tommorrow for renwals...Can't wait big reductions too!!
http://www.saintsfc.
co.uk/page/SeasonTic
kets/0,,10280~164047
1,00.html
Lets fill the ground for every game and get behinf the new owners and the team and get out of this league at the 1st attempt even with the -10 points we can lift the team up the league in no time!!
COYR
loulay
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8:43pm Thu 9 Jul 09
SFC Scott
says...
8:43pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gazd83
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8:44pm Thu 9 Jul 09
MrMarc
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8:46pm Thu 9 Jul 09
On the funny side my SW is good-bone
Southampton Heart
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8:46pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Where did ALL these fans come from that have appeared on here since yesterday?.
Are they loyal or just glory hunters?.
Does anyone know?.
Does this mean that St Mary's will be Sold Out game?.
rijo12
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8:48pm Thu 9 Jul 09
season ticket holder wrote:I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "
slugger
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8:53pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gazd83 wrote:register on portsmouth news,it's a good giggle !
I've tried to find a pompey forum to see how much they hate us now!
dereksnts
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8:54pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gunno
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8:55pm Thu 9 Jul 09
SaintsOverseer
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8:55pm Thu 9 Jul 09
EnglandSFC
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8:57pm Thu 9 Jul 09
EnglandSFC wrote:Looks like i f@cking missed out; gone from 4-1 to 5-4 in an hour (Bookies rarely get it wrong)so even through it would of paid for my trip to the world cup im just pleased G.S could be back home
Strachan at st marys today receiving physio on a back problem,2 hours later Wotte sacked.Been trying all afternoon to lay a max bet on G.S but no bookie would take it(They had no prices on the next manager)Read into it what you like.Still dought it myself when he could proberly have the pick of a much better job but its worth a punt.
saintian
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8:57pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Dazzler79 wrote:my sentiments exatly, good luck MW from me too, please can we have Gordon Strachan if your still reading these comments Mr Liebherr?! thankyou for saving our club too!
Bring on strachan!! Fell sorry for mw but we need someone with a bit of grit who will take no rubbish. good luck in the future mw!!
security word, classic
bone-into
saintian
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8:57pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Dazzler79 wrote:my sentiments exatly, good luck MW from me too, please can we have Gordon Strachan if your still reading these comments Mr Liebherr?! thankyou for saving our club too!
Bring on strachan!! Fell sorry for mw but we need someone with a bit of grit who will take no rubbish. good luck in the future mw!!
security word, classic
bone-into
SwindonSaint
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9:01pm Thu 9 Jul 09
dannyep wrote:That made me laugh. Very true though.
joejoe wrote: Wotte a mistake MW might not have been up to the job but i don't think anyone else cauld have done any better given the circumstances.MW should have at least been offered his old job as reward for his loyalty, he turned down 4 jobs to stay at Saints. Thankyou Mark for all your hard work in difficult circumstances best wishes for the future. GORDON STRACHAN for managerMy dogs loyal but I dont let him mow the lawn. He's crap at it.
Miltonroadend
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9:02pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:Anyone with Passion who knows his stuff is successful, is sincerre and isn't looking to use Saints as a stepping stone to other things!! But get it RIGHT this time... we are done with Branfoots, Grays Inn, Wigleys, Poofeet, Wotta etc...We need strong management to tackle a tough season especially -10 points on day 1 - And wee need it quick and HIT THE GROUND RUNNING!
Wow.... Not sure why they are doing this now? Why not wait until you have someone to step in, we are in the middle of Pre-Season... MR STRACHAN PLEASE, Mr L. Anyway, Thanks Mr W, you did your best under very unpleasant circumstances, I hope you came out of the whole situation with a few euros in your back pocket.
saintofatheism
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9:03pm Thu 9 Jul 09
good luck mark w, always be remembered for your loyalty and passion, like to see you do well
got to think about the clubs future now,
who do you think it will be?
marcus liebherr`s red and white army!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you again for saving our club----
ive to wait till sat night to celebrate as im bloody working,
gunno
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9:03pm Thu 9 Jul 09
lewpylew
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9:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saintofatheism
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9:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gunno
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9:10pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saintofatheism wrote:i hope so m8
lets sell the bloody lot--
Moog
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9:10pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Miltonroadend
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9:11pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gunno wrote:We could sell loads - over 15000 if the pprice is right- we had over that sold under STRACHAN. We have 0ver 350,000 people that have been memmbers or bought tickets at different times since being @ ST Mary's....so why not!
how many season tickets do you think we can sell?
Chandlers Ford Saints
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9:11pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saint Anders
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9:14pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Prairie Dog
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9:16pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Miltonroadend
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9:17pm Thu 9 Jul 09
1. KEEGAN
2. LE TISS
3. STRACHAN
4. HODDLE
4. Billy Davis
5. CHRIS NICHOLL
6. FRANCIS BENALI
7. MIKE OSMAN
8. TERRY VENABLES
9.RUDD GULLIT
10. TERRY BUTCHER
11. RAY WILKINS
SERIOUSLY..WHO SHOULD WE GET??
start polling!
Miltonroadend
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9:21pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Prairie Dog wrote:HARRY WAS CRUD WE GOT RELEGATED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT COMMITTED AND HIS SON WAS CRUD THAT YEAR!
So is good old Harry on his way back... I do hope so, about time Saints had a decent manager...
slugger
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9:22pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Miltonroadend wrote:where's coppell ?
WHO DO YOU WANNA SEE AS MANAGER ??? 1. KEEGAN 2. LE TISS 3. STRACHAN 4. HODDLE 4. Billy Davis 5. CHRIS NICHOLL 6. FRANCIS BENALI 7. MIKE OSMAN 8. TERRY VENABLES 9.RUDD GULLIT 10. TERRY BUTCHER 11. RAY WILKINS SERIOUSLY..WHO SHOULD WE GET?? start polling!
Tirau Dan (NZL)
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9:25pm Thu 9 Jul 09
rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about.
season ticket holder wrote:I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "
This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back.
That would have been the right and honourable thing to do.
I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back.
This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today..
He should at the very least have had a job within the team.
My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen.
Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability...
Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support.
Good morning from NZ
But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers
I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth?
Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor...
What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.)
The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.
OX18 Saint
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9:26pm Thu 9 Jul 09
12.NICK ILLINGSWORTH
Lets see what he's made of
ben86
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9:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:It's been a day and you're already moaning, brilliant.
rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about.
season ticket holder wrote:I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "
This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back.
That would have been the right and honourable thing to do.
I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back.
This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today..
He should at the very least have had a job within the team.
My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen.
Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability...
Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support.
Good morning from NZ
But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers
I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth?
Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor...
What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.)
The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.
SwindonSaint
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9:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:Totally agree. I think he shuold of been kept at the club, maybe his loyalty would of rubbed of on a few others.
rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about. This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back. That would have been the right and honourable thing to do. I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back. This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today.. He should at the very least have had a job within the team. My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen. Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability... Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support. Good morning from NZ But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth? Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor... What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.) The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.season ticket holder wrote: If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
sw then-next
sounds about right
mentazm1974
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9:35pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:Morning!!
rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about. This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back. That would have been the right and honourable thing to do. I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back. This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today.. He should at the very least have had a job within the team. My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen. Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability... Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support. Good morning from NZ But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth? Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor... What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.) The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.season ticket holder wrote: If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
i cant belive these SW they get worse, nice-bang
hastings_saint
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9:36pm Thu 9 Jul 09
dannyep
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9:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
The position of manager is way too important to be given out on the basis of 'loyalty'.
The've got a professionial football club to run. Plus loads of employees to pay, loyalty aint gonna pay their wages mate. And it dose'nt keep the fans happy either or win you games. As I said earlier the question has to be:
Is he the best we could possibly do?
And the answer was no.
The decision made itself and Wotte will understand that.
Why cant you?
saint-barnard
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9:40pm Thu 9 Jul 09
ben86 wrote:did you not see the interview with him at sms???? He was asked after he spoke to the swiss, 'are you going to remain in your position as head coach at southampton?' and he completely avoided the question, he would have been well aware that his position was in serious doubt and as soon as I saw that interview, to me, it was clear he was going to be leaving. He has done ok out of us, he stood by us, cant mock him for that, fair play to him, but how can you say it was a knife in the back!? Marcus Liebherr has saved our club and is looking like a real serious businessman who wants to put us back to what we were, or better. Cannot believe you are complaining already!!!! Some saints fans really need to wake up. Some people really are never happy i guess. Liebherr has stated that it was comments made by us fans on THIS website that made him feel really confident about taking over this club, the passion, the loyalty... lets just hope to god he doesn't see your plain stupid remark. nothing sensible to say? dont say it please.
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:It's been a day and you're already moaning, brilliant.rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about. This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back. That would have been the right and honourable thing to do. I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back. This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today.. He should at the very least have had a job within the team. My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen. Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability... Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support. Good morning from NZ But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth? Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor... What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.) The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.season ticket holder wrote: If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
COYS!
Liebherr, an overwhelming majority (i'd say near every single damned one) will commend you for taking us over and welcome you with open arms.
Up the saints!
Silent Saint
says...
9:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
What we need is a manager of proven ability and I think we'll be pleasantly surprised of who is coming in. I believe the new manager has already been chosen just waiting to be named.
Make no mistake Southampton will be run with the expectation of success in keeping with new owner.
In my humble opinion appointing Strachan would show some real intent....
Retreat to Gandamack
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9:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Moog
says...
9:43pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Retreat to Gandamack
says...
9:49pm Thu 9 Jul 09
doversaint wrote:Hmmm...Swiss managers...lets hope it's not That Clown Christian Gross then!
I wonder who's in the frame to take over?
SW name-rise, i'm sure the Echo do it on purpose!
tamara1983
says...
9:53pm Thu 9 Jul 09
tamara1983
says...
9:53pm Thu 9 Jul 09
angiemill
says...
9:58pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Thanks for everything Mark...life ain't fair.
slugger
says...
9:59pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Moog wrote:with you there,been in and out all afternoon adding comments(nothing too malicious) but go back later and they are all deleted as not suitable.
Did I miss anything? Just been over at Skate News having a squizz at what they're saying. Fookin hilarious it is; pappin themselves. That said, was a bit like two weeks ago on here only in blue.
what are they scared of ?
btw they are all sh....ng them selves about the non progress of the takeover.
never been so happy !!!!!!!
ben86
says...
10:00pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saint-barnard wrote:?????
ben86 wrote:did you not see the interview with him at sms???? He was asked after he spoke to the swiss, 'are you going to remain in your position as head coach at southampton?' and he completely avoided the question, he would have been well aware that his position was in serious doubt and as soon as I saw that interview, to me, it was clear he was going to be leaving. He has done ok out of us, he stood by us, cant mock him for that, fair play to him, but how can you say it was a knife in the back!? Marcus Liebherr has saved our club and is looking like a real serious businessman who wants to put us back to what we were, or better. Cannot believe you are complaining already!!!! Some saints fans really need to wake up. Some people really are never happy i guess. Liebherr has stated that it was comments made by us fans on THIS website that made him feel really confident about taking over this club, the passion, the loyalty... lets just hope to god he doesn't see your plain stupid remark. nothing sensible to say? dont say it please.
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:It's been a day and you're already moaning, brilliant.rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about. This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back. That would have been the right and honourable thing to do. I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back. This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today.. He should at the very least have had a job within the team. My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen. Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability... Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support. Good morning from NZ But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth? Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor... What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.) The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.season ticket holder wrote: If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
COYS!
Liebherr, an overwhelming majority (i'd say near every single damned one) will commend you for taking us over and welcome you with open arms.
Up the saints!
tarkimb
says...
10:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
WhatNext
says...
10:06pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Bulley
says...
10:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Baracus
says...
10:08pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Soulrebel One
says...
10:08pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Support Saints forget the skates!
gosportsaint
says...
10:15pm Thu 9 Jul 09
By the way, Sven seen on the red funnel ferry coming into the harbour this afternoon
Tirau Dan (NZL)
says...
10:17pm Thu 9 Jul 09
ben86 wrote:Sorry you took it that way.. No way is it a gripe but sympathy with a loyal man.
saint-barnard wrote:?????
ben86 wrote:did you not see the interview with him at sms???? He was asked after he spoke to the swiss, 'are you going to remain in your position as head coach at southampton?' and he completely avoided the question, he would have been well aware that his position was in serious doubt and as soon as I saw that interview, to me, it was clear he was going to be leaving. He has done ok out of us, he stood by us, cant mock him for that, fair play to him, but how can you say it was a knife in the back!? Marcus Liebherr has saved our club and is looking like a real serious businessman who wants to put us back to what we were, or better. Cannot believe you are complaining already!!!! Some saints fans really need to wake up. Some people really are never happy i guess. Liebherr has stated that it was comments made by us fans on THIS website that made him feel really confident about taking over this club, the passion, the loyalty... lets just hope to god he doesn't see your plain stupid remark. nothing sensible to say? dont say it please.
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:It's been a day and you're already moaning, brilliant.rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about. This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back. That would have been the right and honourable thing to do. I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back. This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today.. He should at the very least have had a job within the team. My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen. Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability... Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support. Good morning from NZ But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth? Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor... What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.) The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.season ticket holder wrote: If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
COYS!
Liebherr, an overwhelming majority (i'd say near every single damned one) will commend you for taking us over and welcome you with open arms.
Up the saints!
I'm all for moving forward and every single one of my posts has been pos+ over the many weeks of the saga.. please don;t put me in as a moaner...I certainly am not.
Bury this and move on. Cheers
WhatNext
says...
10:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Sunny Saint
says...
10:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
ben86 wrote:If I had just coughed up the millions of Spondooleys to by the Saints, I certainly would not have wanted that Dutch muppet anywhere near the side. It don't take the brains of a friggin rocket scientist to work out that with Loyalty alone, we aint gonna win a raffle!! The "Double Dutch" wankers were out of thier depth from Day One, and where was the loyalty to his mate Porta Loo, when he got the Tin-Tack. Nah f@k-im, he got a contract that will send him on his way wive a nice drink. I personally think, that is far more than he deserves. Get rid of Old-Knob and any other Lowe ****-Catchers while you're at it Markus, and I think we will be on to a winner!!! C.O.Y Saints!!! xx
saint-barnard wrote:?????ben86 wrote:did you not see the interview with him at sms???? He was asked after he spoke to the swiss, 'are you going to remain in your position as head coach at southampton?' and he completely avoided the question, he would have been well aware that his position was in serious doubt and as soon as I saw that interview, to me, it was clear he was going to be leaving. He has done ok out of us, he stood by us, cant mock him for that, fair play to him, but how can you say it was a knife in the back!? Marcus Liebherr has saved our club and is looking like a real serious businessman who wants to put us back to what we were, or better. Cannot believe you are complaining already!!!! Some saints fans really need to wake up. Some people really are never happy i guess. Liebherr has stated that it was comments made by us fans on THIS website that made him feel really confident about taking over this club, the passion, the loyalty... lets just hope to god he doesn't see your plain stupid remark. nothing sensible to say? dont say it please. COYS! Liebherr, an overwhelming majority (i'd say near every single damned one) will commend you for taking us over and welcome you with open arms. Up the saints!Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:It's been a day and you're already moaning, brilliant.rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about. This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back. That would have been the right and honourable thing to do. I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back. This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today.. He should at the very least have had a job within the team. My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen. Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability... Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support. Good morning from NZ But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth? Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor... What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.) The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.season ticket holder wrote: If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
SomersetSaint
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10:21pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Saints Mike
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10:25pm Thu 9 Jul 09
If ML know's anything it won't be Donkey.
I don't want Keegan (he will walk away) Hoddle is the same (Judus).
Dowie is not good enough, he's a good coach but not so good as a manager.
Don't think it will be WGS.
Steve Coppell would be ok, but I don't think he would take it.
Micky Adams know's league one but hasn't really set the world alight with his management style.
Aidey Boothroyd is quite good, knows how to handle young players, his teams have been known to play attractive free flowing football.
I just hope whoever it is, that ML has him in place by Monday, and that he is here for the long term, not just a quick fix, we stability now.
ben86
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10:25pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Sunny Saint wrote:....Yeahhh, can anyone actually read nowadays other then Tirau or am I missing something here?
ben86 wrote:If I had just coughed up the millions of Spondooleys to by the Saints, I certainly would not have wanted that Dutch muppet anywhere near the side. It don't take the brains of a friggin rocket scientist to work out that with Loyalty alone, we aint gonna win a raffle!! The "Double Dutch" wankers were out of thier depth from Day One, and where was the loyalty to his mate Porta Loo, when he got the Tin-Tack. Nah f@k-im, he got a contract that will send him on his way wive a nice drink. I personally think, that is far more than he deserves. Get rid of Old-Knob and any other Lowe ****-Catchers while you're at it Markus, and I think we will be on to a winner!!! C.O.Y Saints!!! xx
saint-barnard wrote:?????ben86 wrote:did you not see the interview with him at sms???? He was asked after he spoke to the swiss, 'are you going to remain in your position as head coach at southampton?' and he completely avoided the question, he would have been well aware that his position was in serious doubt and as soon as I saw that interview, to me, it was clear he was going to be leaving. He has done ok out of us, he stood by us, cant mock him for that, fair play to him, but how can you say it was a knife in the back!? Marcus Liebherr has saved our club and is looking like a real serious businessman who wants to put us back to what we were, or better. Cannot believe you are complaining already!!!! Some saints fans really need to wake up. Some people really are never happy i guess. Liebherr has stated that it was comments made by us fans on THIS website that made him feel really confident about taking over this club, the passion, the loyalty... lets just hope to god he doesn't see your plain stupid remark. nothing sensible to say? dont say it please. COYS! Liebherr, an overwhelming majority (i'd say near every single damned one) will commend you for taking us over and welcome you with open arms. Up the saints!Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:It's been a day and you're already moaning, brilliant.rijo12 wrote:I'm frankly disgusted with the way this has come about. This decision was obviously made in advance of the take over as part of the strategic plan. So could have been signalled to Mark Wotte before he came back. That would have been the right and honourable thing to do. I do like good hard solid management but it should also be fair and straight not with knives in the back. This was fairly apparent by the wording of the announcement that the new coo was holding a meeting with Mark today.. He should at the very least have had a job within the team. My thought was that any replacement for Mark Wotte would have to be a proven winner with a solid record of attracting top performers... so it had better happen. Reading some of the semi racist comments above is also very disconcerting. This is nothing to do with what country the ppl are from it's ability... Just hope it's a really top flight manager the fans will actually get in behind and support. Good morning from NZ But not for Mark Wotte... Thank you Mark, sorry it happened like this you really did not deserve a knife in the back after the way you supported the club in a dire time .. Hope you got a decent pay out. Cheers I agree with the point re Oldknow too. Who is he affiliated to? Is it a signal of whom may be on the new board. Is Oldknow effectively running the club at the moment and is Killer taking the lads to Bournemouth? Has Oldknow got any record of big event management because if we are serious about making money for the club we need to diversify. I would be running concerts with a portable stage and floor... What next... Beckham (that would get the forums revving.) The positive aspect of this is that it signals that the budget is likely to be bigger than I hoped for that they surely must be hunting a big name and have real ambitions for cutting the points fast.season ticket holder wrote: If this is seen as a clean break from the old regime how come the first person appointed was "old boy " Andy Oldknow as Chief Operating Officer "I thought this too, seems like the new broom's not sweeping as clean as we'd like.
gosportsaint
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10:29pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*t
aliscan66
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10:30pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger
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10:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gosportsaint wrote:i can smell jealosy from 20 miles
Hey NZ Dan, Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*t
SomersetSaint
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10:34pm Thu 9 Jul 09
LeopardsSpots
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10:36pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Glen Wiffen
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10:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
allsaintsnocurves
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10:37pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Miltonroadend wrote:okay some strange ones on there.
WHO DO YOU WANNA SEE AS MANAGER ??? 1. KEEGAN 2. LE TISS 3. STRACHAN 4. HODDLE 4. Billy Davis 5. CHRIS NICHOLL 6. FRANCIS BENALI 7. MIKE OSMAN 8. TERRY VENABLES 9.RUDD GULLIT 10. TERRY BUTCHER 11. RAY WILKINS SERIOUSLY..WHO SHOULD WE GET?? start polling!
Seriously I would look at the following for manager:
Keegan
Shearer
Strachan
Aidy Boothroyd
I think Keegan and Le Tiss dreamteam would be fantastic!
gosportsaint
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10:40pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:You should live where I do Slugger, beside Portsmouth Harbour, it stinks. But its good winding them up. Put a Swiss flag on the side of John Westwoods book shop today. Tomorrow going to stick it on his forehead
gosportsaint wrote: Hey NZ Dan, Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*ti can smell jealosy from 20 miles
surferdave
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10:42pm Thu 9 Jul 09
They say things come in 3s what a week it would make.
1) Saved by a Billionaire.
2) Kelvin Davis Staying.
3) Gordan Strachan Returns As Manager.
The Futures Bright
Its RED & WIGHT.
kitch71
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10:45pm Thu 9 Jul 09
surferdave
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10:46pm Thu 9 Jul 09
The Futures Bright
Its RED & WHITE. !!!!
slugger
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10:47pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gosportsaint wrote:nice one !
slugger wrote:You should live where I do Slugger, beside Portsmouth Harbour, it stinks. But its good winding them up. Put a Swiss flag on the side of John Westwoods book shop today. Tomorrow going to stick it on his foreheadgosportsaint wrote: Hey NZ Dan, Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*ti can smell jealosy from 20 miles
you should visit the pompy news site.
it's like de ja vu
the boot is on the other foot now and i love it !!!!!!!
gazarino
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10:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Optimist
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10:53pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Good luck Mark, you and Jan were in the wrong place at the wrong time, I hope you both go on to greener pastures.
gosportsaint
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10:54pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Dont need the internet to that the p**s, Their mascot the idiot sailor works for me
gosportsaint wrote:nice one ! you should visit the pompy news site. it's like de ja vu the boot is on the other foot now and i love it !!!!!!!slugger wrote:You should live where I do Slugger, beside Portsmouth Harbour, it stinks. But its good winding them up. Put a Swiss flag on the side of John Westwoods book shop today. Tomorrow going to stick it on his foreheadgosportsaint wrote: Hey NZ Dan, Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*ti can smell jealosy from 20 miles
dannyep
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10:58pm Thu 9 Jul 09
angiemill wrote:Who had the authority to decide to make him head coach anyway? A week ago we were in admin. The outgoing owners? (Bit pointless) Mark Fry? (Bit cheeky ) The new potential owners? (Bit illegal)And he wangled a years contract before anyone knew the direction of the club. If we had have gone under in the following few days he would have been one of the creditors with that new contract.
OK,I think it's crappy. The man was willing to work for nothing to continue what he'd started and he was given the post of Head Coach less than a week ago and now he's been given the push. He should have been given a fighting chance in the new season...so what price loyalty. Who do we get to replace him....I don't really think GS wil want to come back and it sounds like Jose Mourinho is pretty settled in Milan!!! Thanks for everything Mark...life ain't fair.
Suppose its all academic now but it is puzzling.
By the way
just seen Fabio Capello in an amusement arcade down shirley punching a fruit machine
Dont want to get anyones hopes up..................
......
slugger
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11:01pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gosportsaint wrote:gotta get some sleep now !
slugger wrote:Dont need the internet to that the p**s, Their mascot the idiot sailor works for megosportsaint wrote:nice one ! you should visit the pompy news site. it's like de ja vu the boot is on the other foot now and i love it !!!!!!!slugger wrote:You should live where I do Slugger, beside Portsmouth Harbour, it stinks. But its good winding them up. Put a Swiss flag on the side of John Westwoods book shop today. Tomorrow going to stick it on his foreheadgosportsaint wrote: Hey NZ Dan, Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*ti can smell jealosy from 20 miles
here's to a season of full houses and patience,success comes to he who waits.
i know it will be worth the wait !!!
coyr
brighton saint
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11:03pm Thu 9 Jul 09
techsture
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11:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Anyone who thinks for 1 second Strachen will come to league one needs mental help as well.
Southampton Heart
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11:05pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Today's decision was the correct one.
A 22% win rate is not good enough considering our -10 points position.
We do need a strong Manager and backroom staff.
There is no time for sentiment considering our tough position.
We as fans must all realise by now that Southampton FC has an exciting future and we need to RAISE our standards.
We have a fantastic owner who we could only dreamt about especially as Markus is passionate about our team and city.
I'M SO EXCITED!.
PS: I'd love to see Jamie Beckford in our squad with scary players like Henderson and Howard.
richarddstarky
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11:06pm Thu 9 Jul 09
gosportsaint
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11:07pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Have heard William Tell signed to play up front. Apparently his shot is as straight as an arrow
gosportsaint wrote:gotta get some sleep now ! here's to a season of full houses and patience,success comes to he who waits. i know it will be worth the wait !!! coyrslugger wrote:Dont need the internet to that the p**s, Their mascot the idiot sailor works for megosportsaint wrote:nice one ! you should visit the pompy news site. it's like de ja vu the boot is on the other foot now and i love it !!!!!!!slugger wrote:You should live where I do Slugger, beside Portsmouth Harbour, it stinks. But its good winding them up. Put a Swiss flag on the side of John Westwoods book shop today. Tomorrow going to stick it on his foreheadgosportsaint wrote: Hey NZ Dan, Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*ti can smell jealosy from 20 miles
Glen Wiffen
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11:18pm Thu 9 Jul 09
LeopardsSpots wrote:A good move maybe him and Keegan?? Keegan was a good manager at lower level with Fulham and Newcastle. Keegan as manager and Shearer as his assistant. Keegan a fans favorite and Shearers wife a local girl, ummm that sounds like a modern day dream ticket to me other than that Kevin Keegan was Shearer's favorite player as a child, I am not trying to forward suggestions but I like that idea.
Hoddle is currently in Switzerland at the moment I do know, but whether it's a coincidence or not, I don't know.
Southampton Heart
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11:23pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I can't wait till I loose my voice again.
COME ON YOU SAINTS!.
slugger
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11:24pm Thu 9 Jul 09
richarddstarky wrote:oh what fun !
Hello slugger im back now from skate news site was calling my self bronson 69 had good fun especially as some of them seemed worried when i told them they will be in administration in 7 days ! COYR
tease them a bit, feed them a rumour and sit back and watch.
happy days !!
lmao
coyr !!!!
dj scooternick
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11:28pm Thu 9 Jul 09
slugger
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11:36pm Thu 9 Jul 09
dj scooternick wrote:funniest post iv'e read tonight,good on you.
if you have 5mins free.go to facebook.add michael fialka as a friend.and then call him a tw*t.i did
might just do that !
montechristoes
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11:38pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Gazehound
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11:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I have been supporting the Saints since 1959. I now live in Ireland. If you call me a Portsmouth supporter again you might get a visit from someone from a Belfast greyhound track who would point out the error of your ways. You might need your knee caps.
Further to the appointment of a new manager, surely we don't want a has been like Keegan, Strachan, Hoddle, Curbishly or Coppell. All they would do is sign a load of has been players at inflated saleries and probably jump ship when the going got tough, with a large payoff of course. Get realistic. We are not going to get promoted this season. Mid table would be success. What we need is stability after all the turmoil since the Redknapp reign. We have the nucleous of a decent squad which only needs a few experienced additions. That is why I would have kept MW in place but he has gone now. I think the only realistic candidate is the lad from Exeter who has probably taken them as far as they can go.
Saints No 1 Fan
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11:41pm Thu 9 Jul 09
I like the sound of either Kevin Keegan, Gordon Stachan, Aidy Boothroyd or Steve Coppell as our new manager, one of these four and I would be over the moon.
Saints are up and running again and it has been a long time coming. Good luck Markus and co. I will be at the Ajax match to show my gratitude. Cant wait to purchase my season ticket now, COYR!
IanRRR
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11:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
IanRRR
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11:51pm Thu 9 Jul 09
CHOPPER2
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11:56pm Thu 9 Jul 09
Good times !!
letissier
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11:56pm Thu 9 Jul 09
saintrooty
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11:58pm Thu 9 Jul 09
InThatNumber wrote:to be fair when i was at st marys yesterday, gary cotterill(SSN reporter) actually had the echo site up on his laptop. pretty gutted really coz he said he wanted to have a chat with me for the tele but I had to go :-( ANYWAY, just gonna throw one other name into the hat....Chris Coleman, though he is welsh not a bad shout....is he still in spain??? Just wanna add my thanks to Mark Wotte, you stuck with us through a real rough time and pat you whole heartedly on the back for that. Very Very exciting times, ive not stopped smiling since yesterday and for those of you that remember me saying in the dark days that i spent my season ticket money on a big t.v?? I took it back today and got a refund. Off to the ticket office i go in the morning....WE'RE THE NORTHAM, WE'RE THE NORTHAM, WE'RE THE NORTHAM OVER 'ERE!!!!!
The Daily Echo beat Sky Sports on this one...! SW cash-weak i hope not
letissier
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12:07am Fri 10 Jul 09
swisssaint
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12:10am Fri 10 Jul 09
Lorenzo wrote:How weird..I was thinking exactly the same thing this afternoon. Our badge looks like it was a school competition winner.
Has to be the right move, we need a good experienced Englishman who knows what it takes for the club to climb back to where we belong. Why not complete the change by replacing that horrible club badge with a more professional looking one rather than something which looks like it was the product of a junior school art class.
COOPER PIKEY
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12:14am Fri 10 Jul 09
WhatNext
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12:20am Fri 10 Jul 09
ben dover
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12:25am Fri 10 Jul 09
mattletisser is god
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12:28am Fri 10 Jul 09
On the issue of new manager. Why shearer he was a great player but that does not mean that hes a good manager. Maybe in a coaching role to learn his trade. MLT as manager NO. He is a ledgend and if it all went pete tong on him he would loose that status completely with people. Also if he had been manager at spurs and the Saints job came up dont you think he would have done what Hoddle did and go join us. God yes. I would have if i'd ever been in that situation. KK no if the going gets tough the KK gets going. I dont know who should get the job but who ever it is its a long term job. I quite like the idea of Darren Furgie's-son. Great contacts young but all ready proving to be like his father. May be with the help of an older guy like SM.
lastly thank you once again Mr Liebherr.
SW- poor-fish -- does this mean admins on the way for our friends :)
slugger
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12:33am Fri 10 Jul 09
COYR
Saintan
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12:44am Fri 10 Jul 09
Gazehound wrote:I realise being called a Po*pee supporter is a huge insult to you - I apologise!
Message for Saintan.
I have been supporting the Saints since 1959. I now live in Ireland. If you call me a Portsmouth supporter again you might get a visit from someone from a Belfast greyhound track who would point out the error of your ways. You might need your knee caps.
Further to the appointment of a new manager, surely we don't want a has been like Keegan, Strachan, Hoddle, Curbishly or Coppell. All they would do is sign a load of has been players at inflated saleries and probably jump ship when the going got tough, with a large payoff of course. Get realistic. We are not going to get promoted this season. Mid table would be success. What we need is stability after all the turmoil since the Redknapp reign. We have the nucleous of a decent squad which only needs a few experienced additions. That is why I would have kept MW in place but he has gone now. I think the only realistic candidate is the lad from Exeter who has probably taken them as far as they can go.
However, your pathetic threat suggests that you can't be anything other than a skate!
So go play with your dogs you fu*kin Bell-ringer
saintrooty
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12:45am Fri 10 Jul 09
WhatNext wrote:hahahahhaahha....so he is.... i shall sit in the corner with my D for D&£KHEAD hat on, oh dear me...time for bed!!
Chris Coleman came back from Spain a long time ago and has been managing Coventry for about a year. Good to see you know your stuff though.
rickyroyl
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1:27am Fri 10 Jul 09
poshdave
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2:18am Fri 10 Jul 09
SaintsFC-George
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3:08am Fri 10 Jul 09
poshdave wrote:could not disagree more with the points about strachan, we played our best football under strachan, had our best finish in the PREMIER LEAGUE and lead us to a FA cup final. However, i do agree we about the new start, we do need someone who hasnt been at the club before, i just wanted to make the point that strachan was a great manager
I've got to say i'm truly amazed people are talking bout Strachan coming back? he wasted loads of money,left us with a load of old donkeys, and in the sh#t,just like he did at Coventry,this is a new start, Lets get it right for once!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Grey Mystery
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3:41am Fri 10 Jul 09
icannotrace
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4:54am Fri 10 Jul 09
ray the turk
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5:21am Fri 10 Jul 09
for all your help..were ready for a manager not somebodies whelp.
Thank you Mr liebherr,
you've done us proud..
Now get us a team that will pull in a crowd.
Stay in there Matt.. you're part of us too
you're ever the man
that noone can boo!
I wish I could be there to watch it unfold..
But the wife insists I do as I'm told!!
Good luck to us all' wether man woman or what..
give it your all.. give all that you've got!!
If we get up a division.. won't it be great that on the way up we pass a SKATE!!
Captain Kirk
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6:12am Fri 10 Jul 09
angiemill wrote:Sorry Angie, we are starting on -10 and there is no way Wotte should have been given a 'chance'. Yes he was loyal but it suited him to be. He was also inexperienced. If you had put in millions of your own money in the knowledge that you were starting on -10 would you have taken a chnce on an unproven manager? I don't think so. What we need is the best we can get for this division. Someone who is going to get the blood racing and put bums on seats and set out the stall for ML and Saints. We are no longer a club without ambition. Wotte is a decent enough guy (even if the more I heard from him the more he came across as self serving) and it was always going to be a difficult decision to get rid of him but it was the right thing to do and also right not to wait. We need the new guy in as soon as possible to stand the maximum chance of getting straight back out of Div 1.
OK,I think it's crappy. The man was willing to work for nothing to continue what he'd started and he was given the post of Head Coach less than a week ago and now he's been given the push. He should have been given a fighting chance in the new season...so what price loyalty. Who do we get to replace him....I don't really think GS wil want to come back and it sounds like Jose Mourinho is pretty settled in Milan!!! Thanks for everything Mark...life ain't fair.
Captain Kirk
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6:20am Fri 10 Jul 09
ray the turk wrote:Ray! Saints very own poet laureate is back! Now we are gonna take Div 1 by storm for sure!!! Where you been Ray? On holiday or something?
Thank you Mr wottnott.. for all your help..were ready for a manager not somebodies whelp. Thank you Mr liebherr, you've done us proud.. Now get us a team that will pull in a crowd. Stay in there Matt.. you're part of us too you're ever the man that noone can boo! I wish I could be there to watch it unfold.. But the wife insists I do as I'm told!! Good luck to us all' wether man woman or what.. give it your all.. give all that you've got!! If we get up a division.. won't it be great that on the way up we pass a SKATE!!
pawnsacrifice
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6:33am Fri 10 Jul 09
I am gutted for him, he stood behind the club in a bad time,feel he could have been kept on at some level!
stmarysmush
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6:41am Fri 10 Jul 09
Balders76
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7:02am Fri 10 Jul 09
I don't feel too sorry for Wotte, I am pleased for him that he signed up for a year a week or so ago. That look like a very good decision financially for him. He was loyal but then so what - that is easy if you are in a job above your capabilities and no one else would ever offer you something better. Good luck to the guy but he has done ok out of this.
Excellent news for all Saints that this fella means business. Strach would be perfect but I would take Coppell or Tisdale gladly.
Balders76
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7:02am Fri 10 Jul 09
I don't feel too sorry for Wotte, I am pleased for him that he signed up for a year a week or so ago. That look like a very good decision financially for him. He was loyal but then so what - that is easy if you are in a job above your capabilities and no one else would ever offer you something better. Good luck to the guy but he has done ok out of this.
Excellent news for all Saints that this fella means business. Strach would be perfect but I would take Coppell or Tisdale gladly.
rottie
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7:28am Fri 10 Jul 09
Linesman
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9:25am Fri 10 Jul 09
gosportsaint wrote:It is a bit early to start crowing!
slugger wrote:Have heard William Tell signed to play up front. Apparently his shot is as straight as an arrowgosportsaint wrote:gotta get some sleep now ! here's to a season of full houses and patience,success comes to he who waits. i know it will be worth the wait !!! coyrslugger wrote:Dont need the internet to that the p**s, Their mascot the idiot sailor works for megosportsaint wrote:nice one ! you should visit the pompy news site. it's like de ja vu the boot is on the other foot now and i love it !!!!!!!slugger wrote:You should live where I do Slugger, beside Portsmouth Harbour, it stinks. But its good winding them up. Put a Swiss flag on the side of John Westwoods book shop today. Tomorrow going to stick it on his foreheadgosportsaint wrote: Hey NZ Dan, Where abouts you from down there. I've been to that smelly place, well both smelly places, yours and the one down the M27. Yours smells of sulphur, theirs smells of sh*ti can smell jealosy from 20 miles
So far, all that has been done is for the club to be sold!
A team triumph at Eastleigh? I think not!
The sacking of a manager that has only had boys to do a man's job?
I bet the ones that are crowing now were also saying, a couple of weeks back, how great the future would look if the Pennant group took over!
With regard Gosportsaint's comment about the smell at Portsmouth Harbour, I note that the smell in the Staplewood area is 'causing a stink' with the local residents!
Stones and glass houses springs to mind!
aliscan66
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sheethead
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10:01am Fri 10 Jul 09
ray the turk
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10:04am Fri 10 Jul 09
Captain Kirk wrote:Well thank you my friend, my best wishes I send.
ray the turk wrote: Thank you Mr wottnott.. for all your help..were ready for a manager not somebodies whelp. Thank you Mr liebherr, you've done us proud.. Now get us a team that will pull in a crowd. Stay in there Matt.. you're part of us too you're ever the man that noone can boo! I wish I could be there to watch it unfold.. But the wife insists I do as I'm told!! Good luck to us all' wether man woman or what.. give it your all.. give all that you've got!! If we get up a division.. won't it be great that on the way up we pass a SKATE!!Ray! Saints very own poet laureate is back! Now we are gonna take Div 1 by storm for sure!!! Where you been Ray? On holiday or something?
Ive not been too fired up to tell you the truth..
But I read all comments.. some bloody uncouth!!
So now with Pompey in turmoil and us doing well..
Hang on to your noses
that sure is a smell.
Give it a go boys.. give us a treat!!..
make it worthwhile to put a bum on the seat.
Wave the flag..swear.. shout and scream.. what wonders lie ahead for this team.
SaintPaul
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10:09am Fri 10 Jul 09
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10:13am Fri 10 Jul 09
COOPER PIKEY
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10:18am Fri 10 Jul 09
As for St Marysmush you must be one of the crackheads down there wanting rid of davies. You and Chicken should get together, arsehole saints fans
JohnLR
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2:05pm Fri 10 Jul 09
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:You've probably spotted Chris Evans! I feckin hope not!
I just saw a short ginger guy....... what can it mean?
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