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Lawrie: Players sealed it for bosses
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| John Gorman |
Lawrie McMenemy has revealed how the Saints players gave the board confidence to stick with caretaker bosses John Gorman and Jason Dodd.
McMenemy, the 1976 FA Cup winning manager and current football board director, is on the three-man panel along with acting chief executive Lee Hoos and chairman Leon Crouch to select the man to take over from George Burley.
In the light of the statement to the stock exchange over new investment talks, and on the back of recent performances, they have decided to keep Gorman and Dodd in charge of the team - as revealed in yesterday's Daily Echo.
McMenemy said his football experience tells him the players are right behind the pair.
He said: "The first thing I would look for is the reaction of the players to judge the relationship between them and the management.
"The little bits I've seen at the training ground now and again, but mainly in the games, have proved they've reacted positively to the two people in charge.
"The official statement is that, for the foreseeable future, John Gorman and Jason Dodd are to be given the chance to carry on.
"We're delighted with what's happened so far.
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| Jason Dodd |
"They were put in a very awkward position with the manager leaving on a Thursday and having to pick up a cup tie and then two league games.
"Even though we lost to Norwich, everybody that was there knows we played as well as we've done for quite a while.
"They were brave in their selection, they put out an attacking team, which people in Southampton have always enjoyed watching, and for a lad Stern John to miss a penalty was unfortunate.
"Then to go to Crystal Palace and show the resilience, against a team noted for being hard to break down, helped the two lads.
"But the main thing, if you've ever been in football, is that, in the end, the players decide.
"If they decide not to react, you've had it. But these players here if anything have given that extra percentage because they've reacted to good management."
8:33am Friday 8th February 2008
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CommentPosted by: Milton Rhodes on 8:45am Fri 8 Feb 08
We will see on Saturday whether the players really do back the management team, or they slip back into the comfort zone now they know Dodd & Gorman are here for the rest of the season and they don't have to impress any prospective boss who maybe watching in the stands.
We will see on Saturday whether the players really do back the management team, or they slip back into the comfort zone now they know Dodd & Gorman are here for the rest of the season and they don't have to impress any prospective boss who maybe watching in the stands.
Posted by: Rich, London on 8:59am Fri 8 Feb 08
[quote][bold]Milton Rhodes[/bold] wrote:
We will see on Saturday whether the players really do back the management team, or they slip back into the comfort zone now they know Dodd & Gorman are here for the rest of the season and they don't have to impress any prospective boss who maybe watching in the stands.[/quote] Who says they are here for the rest of the season? Foreseeable future could mean another month. Who knows. They may be staying when a new guy is picked or may not be. Or they could get the job for good if they win most of the remaining games. Saturday will not answer many of these questions - only whether we play better than QPR!
Milton Rhodes wrote:
We will see on Saturday whether the players really do back the management team, or they slip back into the comfort zone now they know Dodd & Gorman are here for the rest of the season and they don't have to impress any prospective boss who maybe watching in the stands.
Who says they are here for the rest of the season? Foreseeable future could mean another month. Who knows. They may be staying when a new guy is picked or may not be. Or they could get the job for good if they win most of the remaining games. Saturday will not answer many of these questions - only whether we play better than QPR!
Posted by: Sniper on 9:04am Fri 8 Feb 08
Didn't the players pick Stuart Gray to be boss? What happened then?
Didn't the players pick Stuart Gray to be boss? What happened then?
Posted by: Ben, Southampton on 9:26am Fri 8 Feb 08
This is yet another disaster waiting to happen. Its just the same old cheap option and the "lets hope they do a good job" mentality that the board has had since Strachan left!
Success this season will be staying up!
This is yet another disaster waiting to happen. Its just the same old cheap option and the "lets hope they do a good job" mentality that the board has had since Strachan left!
Success this season will be staying up!
Posted by: sailor sam, portsmouth on 9:28am Fri 8 Feb 08
I guess that is what you call LEADERSHIP!
Backing the tail to wag the dog!
I wonder who Big Mac&Co will blame if it goes 'belly up'?
Will the fans be singing, 'sack the team'?
If in doubt, take the easy way out!
I guess that is what you call LEADERSHIP!
Backing the tail to wag the dog!
I wonder who Big Mac&Co will blame if it goes 'belly up'?
Will the fans be singing, 'sack the team'?
If in doubt, take the easy way out!
Posted by: Ian Owen, London on 9:32am Fri 8 Feb 08
I'm happy we're not rushing to get a new manager who doesn't know the players. We all saw what it was like when a new manager comes in and doesn't like the crop of players that he has and can't change them due to money or out of tranfer window. It all goes wrong. Good luck to Gorman and Dodd, that's what I say. Players playing with heart and passion, just what we've all been calling for.
I'm happy we're not rushing to get a new manager who doesn't know the players. We all saw what it was like when a new manager comes in and doesn't like the crop of players that he has and can't change them due to money or out of tranfer window. It all goes wrong. Good luck to Gorman and Dodd, that's what I say. Players playing with heart and passion, just what we've all been calling for.
Posted by: Baffled., Southampton on 9:56am Fri 8 Feb 08
[quote][bold]sailor sam[/bold] wrote:
I guess that is what you call LEADERSHIP!
Backing the tail to wag the dog!
I wonder who Big Mac&Co will blame if it goes 'belly up'?
Will the fans be singing, 'sack the team'?
If in doubt, take the easy way out!
[/quote] Sailor Sam,
Is there really so little going on in your life, or with Portsmouth FC, that you have to comment on every post on the SAINTS forum?
Why not use your time supporting your team instead?
Are you really a Saints fan in disguise?
Why would a Portsmouth fan really be so interested in Saints? Do you really have nothing better to do? Do you not have a job?
Do you spend all day in your room, surfing the web for pictures of Jermaine Defoe, your little purple head in your hand, reading this forum, and wishing there was something interesting going on at Fratton Park?
I thought as much.
I usually try to ignore comments from Pompey fans, but you seem so insistent on posting random comments that the question had to be asked.
Saints fans - I apologise for this rant at Sailor Sam , but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has wondered this in the past.
Come on you reds.
sailor sam wrote:
I guess that is what you call LEADERSHIP!
Backing the tail to wag the dog!
I wonder who Big Mac&Co will blame if it goes 'belly up'?
Will the fans be singing, 'sack the team'?
If in doubt, take the easy way out!
Sailor Sam,
Is there really so little going on in your life, or with Portsmouth FC, that you have to comment on every post on the SAINTS forum?
Why not use your time supporting your team instead?
Are you really a Saints fan in disguise?
Why would a Portsmouth fan really be so interested in Saints? Do you really have nothing better to do? Do you not have a job?
Do you spend all day in your room, surfing the web for pictures of Jermaine Defoe, your little purple head in your hand, reading this forum, and wishing there was something interesting going on at Fratton Park?
I thought as much.
I usually try to ignore comments from Pompey fans, but you seem so insistent on posting random comments that the question had to be asked.
Saints fans - I apologise for this rant at Sailor Sam , but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has wondered this in the past.
Come on you reds.
Posted by: Saint Compo, Winchester on 10:04am Fri 8 Feb 08
[bold]bold[/bold] ''Lawrie McMenemy has revealed how the Saints players gave the board confidence to stick with caretaker bosses John Gorman and Jason Dodd.
''McMenemy said his football experience tells him the players are right behind the pair.''[bold]bold[/bold]
And so should we, the fans, be.
I see the cynics are out in force again!
COYR
''Lawrie McMenemy has revealed how the Saints players gave the board confidence to stick with caretaker bosses John Gorman and Jason Dodd.
''McMenemy said his football experience tells him the players are right behind the pair.''
And so should we, the fans, be.
I see the cynics are out in force again!
COYR
Posted by: whizzpop, Fareham/Eastleigh/Bi
tterne/Hedge End on 10:05am Fri 8 Feb 08
[quote][bold]Baffled.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]sailor sam[/bold] wrote: I guess that is what you call LEADERSHIP! Backing the tail to wag the dog! I wonder who Big Mac&Co will blame if it goes 'belly up'? Will the fans be singing, 'sack the team'? If in doubt, take the easy way out! [/quote] Sailor Sam, Is there really so little going on in your life, or with Portsmouth FC, that you have to comment on every post on the SAINTS forum? Why not use your time supporting your team instead? Are you really a Saints fan in disguise? Why would a Portsmouth fan really be so interested in Saints? Do you really have nothing better to do? Do you not have a job? Do you spend all day in your room, surfing the web for pictures of Jermaine Defoe, your little purple head in your hand, reading this forum, and wishing there was something interesting going on at Fratton Park? I thought as much. I usually try to ignore comments from Pompey fans, but you seem so insistent on posting random comments that the question had to be asked. Saints fans - I apologise for this rant at Sailor Sam , but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has wondered this in the past. Come on you reds. [/quote] I second that. i) i couldn't care less what Portsmouth do..different club, different city. ii) I wouldn't dream of posting on the News site as it's a waste of time, and the stick is pointless
Baffled. wrote:
sailor sam wrote: I guess that is what you call LEADERSHIP! Backing the tail to wag the dog! I wonder who Big Mac&Co will blame if it goes 'belly up'? Will the fans be singing, 'sack the team'? If in doubt, take the easy way out!
Sailor Sam, Is there really so little going on in your life, or with Portsmouth FC, that you have to comment on every post on the SAINTS forum? Why not use your time supporting your team instead? Are you really a Saints fan in disguise? Why would a Portsmouth fan really be so interested in Saints? Do you really have nothing better to do? Do you not have a job? Do you spend all day in your room, surfing the web for pictures of Jermaine Defoe, your little purple head in your hand, reading this forum, and wishing there was something interesting going on at Fratton Park? I thought as much. I usually try to ignore comments from Pompey fans, but you seem so insistent on posting random comments that the question had to be asked. Saints fans - I apologise for this rant at Sailor Sam , but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has wondered this in the past. Come on you reds.
I second that. i) i couldn't care less what Portsmouth do..different club, different city. ii) I wouldn't dream of posting on the News site as it's a waste of time, and the stick is pointless
Posted by: gay jim, leigh park on 11:21am Fri 8 Feb 08
sam
have yu still not owned up about being a saints fan? no doubt u still havent admitted to shooting like matty taylor either??
and i really hope those rumors about defoes picutres arent true, you know your only "allowed conqest" is chris makin
jim
xxx
sam
have yu still not owned up about being a saints fan? no doubt u still havent admitted to shooting like matty taylor either??
and i really hope those rumors about defoes picutres arent true, you know your only "allowed conqest" is chris makin
jim
xxx
Posted by: mark, woolston on 11:48am Fri 8 Feb 08
What! The players are picking the managment, what a farce
What! The players are picking the managment, what a farce
Posted by: Aaron, East Boldre. on 2:45pm Fri 8 Feb 08
So the inmates have finally taken over the asylum!
So the inmates have finally taken over the asylum!
Posted by: Super Saint on 4:02pm Fri 8 Feb 08
How many of you have actually read what Lawrie said? Going by the comments, about three of you have bothered.
Numpties, you lot of you.
How many of you have actually read what Lawrie said? Going by the comments, about three of you have bothered.
Numpties, you lot of you.
Posted by: lordshill loyal on 7:05pm Fri 8 Feb 08
if its good enough for lawrie then its good enough for me.the norwich game was the best ive seen in along time.the sort of football we expect from the saints ok the penalty took the shine off it.luck wasnt with us that day.if we can continue with that spirit and effort were do just fine.keep it up boys.owtsgmi.
if its good enough for lawrie then its good enough for me.the norwich game was the best ive seen in along time.the sort of football we expect from the saints ok the penalty took the shine off it.luck wasnt with us that day.if we can continue with that spirit and effort were do just fine.keep it up boys.owtsgmi.
Posted by: Jannersaint, Plymuff on 10:15pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Anyone know who's in charge? You can't have two captains on deck.
Hope the players didn't pick them because training's easy!
Anyone know who's in charge? You can't have two captains on deck.
Hope the players didn't pick them because training's easy!
Posted by: ric flair on 10:24pm Fri 8 Feb 08
i'll never let the players pick the team when i'm the manager
i'll never let the players pick the team when i'm the manager
Posted by: Redbeard, Time-warp on 10:50pm Fri 8 Feb 08
[quote][bold]Saint Compo[/bold] wrote:
[bold]bold[/bold] ''Lawrie McMenemy has revealed how the Saints players gave the board confidence to stick with caretaker bosses John Gorman and Jason Dodd. ''McMenemy said his football experience tells him the players are right behind the pair.''[bold]bold[/bold] And so should we, the fans, be. I see the cynics are out in force again! COYR [/quote] Nothing is ever mentioned from the players about the fans. They don't give a stuff for the people who support the Club and put the money in their every lengthening pockets.
They treat fans with contempt, they're arrogant and although they demand respect from everyone, they don't respect us at all.
Why do they expect support and blind loyalty from us and give NOTHING back except excuses and posturing?
Saint Compo wrote:
''Lawrie McMenemy has revealed how the Saints players gave the board confidence to stick with caretaker bosses John Gorman and Jason Dodd. ''McMenemy said his football experience tells him the players are right behind the pair.'' And so should we, the fans, be. I see the cynics are out in force again! COYR
Nothing is ever mentioned from the players about the fans. They don't give a stuff for the people who support the Club and put the money in their every lengthening pockets.
They treat fans with contempt, they're arrogant and although they demand respect from everyone, they don't respect us at all.
Why do they expect support and blind loyalty from us and give NOTHING back except excuses and posturing?
Posted by: Jannersaint, Plymuff on 11:46pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Seriously....Who is in charge out of Dodd and Gorman?
I'm not disappointed by this decision to keep them on and big Mac is spot on. There needs to be a chain of command. Two people can't always agree on the first eleven and training priorities.
Seriously....Who is in charge out of Dodd and Gorman?
I'm not disappointed by this decision to keep them on and big Mac is spot on. There needs to be a chain of command. Two people can't always agree on the first eleven and training priorities.
Posted by: Bo Bedre, EU on 1:16pm Sat 9 Feb 08
I hope for Saints they will get a prober
manager, and not a man like Mr. Gorman because he like to lose and Southampton dont need to lose more games if they will in the premierleague so go high and get a top manager,like Souness, Allerdyce!!
I hope for Saints they will get a prober
manager, and not a man like Mr. Gorman because he like to lose and Southampton dont need to lose more games if they will in the premierleague so go high and get a top manager,like Souness, Allerdyce!!
Posted by: Ian Harvey, Southampton on 5:00pm Sat 9 Feb 08
As a supporter for over 50 years, all I can say is that the current result (2-3) speaks for itself. I am beginning to think that the board really doesn't want to see Southampton stay in the championship let alone return to the premiership.
As a supporter for over 50 years, all I can say is that the current result (2-3) speaks for itself. I am beginning to think that the board really doesn't want to see Southampton stay in the championship let alone return to the premiership.
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