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OFFICIAL: Claude Puel named as the new Southampton manager

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by - Doing The Lambert Walk, Jun 30, 2016.

  1. lewebster

    lewebster Well-Known Member

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    check out Puel, Hoddle, Wenger and Hateley!
     
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  2. SaintinNZ

    SaintinNZ Well-Known Member

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    Reading the announcement and the stated aims of the club going forward who couldnt be excited. If Claude delivers then the few negatives I have had under 'the previous incumbent' will be fully addressed. Looking forward to this season.
     
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  3. fatletiss

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    Those mullets are ok, but they're not the classic fallen out perm mullet that I adorned in the 80's

    Yes, I was vogue <whistle>
     
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  4. fatletiss

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    Respect the mullet.

    How can anyone doubt him now.
     
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  5. SaintRachel

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    Does anyone know the back story on Sammy Lee's departure? Was there no role for him, or was he looking for a step up that wasn't available in the new set up? Was he pushed or did he walk?
     
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  6. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    Sorry Rachel not so sure there is any definite information. My source didn't know he had gone....so much for that source........Most likely there wasn't a decent roll for him would be my guess.
     
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  7. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Ham or cheese?
     
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  8. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Oh Fran :emoticon-0145-shake
     
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  9. fatletiss

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    There was a story around the time the lying Dutchman was doing hi thing, that Sammy was going to Newcastle to join back up with Rafa. I have no idea if any truth in it.
     
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    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    For those who may need to freshen their French, mange tout.
     
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  11. Archers Road

    Archers Road Urban Spaceman

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    He sounds like Pepe Le Puel (has that been done yet?)
     
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  12. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    The best ever Only Fools & Horses clip involving French is this:

    Del: One of my most favouritist meals is Duck à l'Orange, but I don't know how to say that in French.
    Rodney: It's canard.
    Del: You can say that again bruv!


    <laugh>
     
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  13. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Welcome Saint Claude!

    Wasn't keen at first but the more I've read the more it seems like he could be a good fit. This board are pretty good at managerial appointments too :)

    Can't wait for the season to start now
     
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  14. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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  15. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    This is SO true - particularly the Osvaldo/Ramirez part (also guilty, by the way!)
     
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  16. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    That's an excellent, balanced article actually.

    James Eastham, who wrote it, is a French football scout and based in Lille. Should know what he's talking about.
     
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  17. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Ever wondered what happened to Kirk Stevens?

    kirk stevens.jpg Claudes Mullet.jpg
     
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  19. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    please log in to view this image
     
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  20. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Has a nice clean shelf ready for those manager of the month trophies.

    Wonder what Koeman did with those.
     
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