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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Jun 28, 2016.

  1. Schad

    Schad Well-Known Member

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    With Parker, it's a tricky one. There's no question that Villa/Newcastle come with far more resources than Bournemouth, but they're also jobs where (Newcastle in particular) they'll be looking for your replacement from day one. Makes some sense to get to the PL with Bournemouth, and maybe have a bit better of a negotiating position if seeking a more prestigious job.
     
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  2. Saintmagic

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    Change Ralph to Ronald and Villa to Everton and this was deja vu
     
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  3. Saints_Alive

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    I'm mentally prepared for Ralph going whereas Ronald was a complete shock. I think the main difference is that I don't see Villa tripling Ralph's wages.
     
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  4. Le Tissier's Laces

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    I don't think we need worry, seeing as it looks like Gerrard is nailed on.
     
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  5. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc) Well-Known Member

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    I think this is a bad move from Gerrard. If he stayed another year or 2 at Rangers and kept winning, he could leave and fail at a club like Villa and still get another crack due to his success in Scotland.

    With just 1 SPL I think he will have to restart if things don't go well with Villa. Big risk for me.
     
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  6. Saintmagic

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    West Ham confirm Czech billionaire has bought 27% of the club, and that he will be investing
     
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  7. saintrichie123

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    I knew I should've lumped some money on it...:(
     
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  9. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace Forum Moderator

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    So, will Rangers try and lure Ralph away now? <laugh>
     
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  10. Shandy_top_89

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    Sky will ensure that Ralph is bang in the odds market for Hearts next manager after Rangers poach Robbie Neilson.
     
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  11. AberdeenSaint

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    Actually, Ralph is hanging on for the Aberdeen job - the current incumbent`s coat is hanging on a shaky peg. Ralph`s recent wearing of a tartan tie makes perfect sense now.
     
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  12. Schad

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    I'd be surprised if that wasn't a first step to becoming majority shareholder. You generally don't invest that much money with the intention of letting others call the shots, and while minority shareholders do have some influence it doesn't exactly reflect their percentage ownership.
     
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  13. Number 1 Jasper

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    Gerrard confirmed as new Villa boss .
     
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  14. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    I'd say Villa have just increased their chances of being relegated quite a bit with this managerial change.

    Not saying Gerrard won't be a good manager in time. But this is a big move so early in his career.
     
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  15. Gregm1988

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    Looking at their fixtures there is a very real chance they go 5 games without a win

    They are home to Brighton and away to Palace in the next two. If they don’t win one of those they have City, Liverpool and Leicester (the latter admittedly in ropier form than usual this year)

    A real challenge
     
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  16. Brinkworth Saint

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    Wouldn't he prefer a Championship team to bring on, rather than a team lower down in the league stakes?? This is a story for useless hacks for the rest of the season. Ralph is going nowhere.
     
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  17. tomw24

    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I'm torn on this. It is a gamble no doubt but it does have the potential to pay off big time. Until Liverpool come calling anyway.
     
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  18. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

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    Could look at that either way though. You don't get really easy games in this league but Brighton and Palace are certainly both opportunities to get points on the board. They get 4 points from those 2 then they have a couple of free hits with 0 pressure.

    He will get until the end of the season at the very least so don't think it will make a difference.
     
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  19. saintrichie123

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    I know what you mean..No disrespect to Gerrard but my nan could manage Celtic or Rangers and not fail.
     
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