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OFFICIAL: Ronald Koeman appointed as the new manager of Southampton Football Club

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by - Doing The Lambert Walk, Jun 16, 2014.

  1. Romsey_Saint

    Romsey_Saint Well-Known Member

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    Agree with both your sentences!
     
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  2. I J Miggs

    I J Miggs Active Member

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    Fantastic appointment , not sure we could have done much better .
     
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  3. greensaint

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    Ditto.
    Though i did once say Punch should be left to die in the reserves and ended up being sorry to see him go.
    Fickle ruddy lot us footy fans.

    But, Fonte has been a fantastic servant and should never have to see Mr sulky's face again.
     
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  4. Piebacca

    Piebacca Well-Known Member

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    No, you're quite right. Cutting people out forever after one mistake isn't stupid at all.
     
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  5. ----HistoryRepeating----

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    Just because of Fonte, he shouldn't be able to return. We hardly in a position to be so picky, but even if we lose a lot of money its a no from me.
     
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  6. Romsey_Saint

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    Agreed - there was not a lot out there that seemed to fit and were without a club. My only reservation is we seem to have two Dutch coaches (again) - :emoticon-0120-doh:
     
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  7. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    Welcome Ronald. Good interview. :)
     
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  8. CBK

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    I love to say I told you so.

    I TOLD YOU SO.
     
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  9. Saints_Alive

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    Yeah, he said he wanted to get into the habit of speaking English.......


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    or maybe he just wanted to get into a habit!.....<whistle>
     
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  10. Saint Smiler

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    Haha! Very good Sir!
    I want to Photoshop my avatar but have never used it before, clearly you are a master of the art so i may need to call upon your knowledge some time :biggrin:
     
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  11. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    Ronald Koeman on Twitter:

    "My account has clearly exploded! And has now even exceeded 300.000 followers #unbelievable! Thank you all for following me."
     
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  12. berlinersaint

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    Regarding Fonte. 100%
     
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  13. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    INTERVIEW: @Koeman1963 says becoming #SaintsFC&#8217;s new manager gives him &#8220;a fantastic feeling&#8221; &#8211; http://sfcne.ws/KoemanOnSaints



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  14. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    So, the Cohen brothers Joel and Ethan have given up making films, and gone into football management with Saints! That's what happens when you put a Hockey guy in charge!!
     
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  16. PO10Saint

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    So after the kicking a large number of posters were giving the Board, what's the view now?
    I think they have acted very non-football like in keeping their powder dry and doing a proper recruitment job - long may it continue....
     
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  17. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    He loves it. Clearly been itching to make the changes.


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  18. SaintinNZ

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    This is a great result. If we cant keep the band together we better get the best replacements possible. This does make a statement to the rest of the Premier League. There will be a fair bit of disappointment around the other clubs I reckon who were hoping for a West Brom type appointment. I think we will see some real progress at the Saints from these appointments. Happy!
     
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  19. SaintStinger

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    Great appointment. I'm very happy with Koeman as our new manager!
     
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    I love his enthusiasm already!
     
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