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Who Could Be the Next Manager

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by SteveO 74, Nov 2, 2025.

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Should Tonda Eckert be given a permanent contract?

  1. Yes, immediately

    2 vote(s)
    3.4%

  2. Yes, if we beat Leicester

    6 vote(s)
    10.3%

  3. Yes, if we beat Leicester and Millwall

    16 vote(s)
    27.6%

  4. Yes, if we are unbeaten until January

    6 vote(s)
    10.3%

  5. No, we need an experienced manager

    3 vote(s)
    5.2%

  6. Until the end of the season, then re-assess

    25 vote(s)
    43.1%
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  1. jonny 'hasen' shuttle

    jonny 'hasen' shuttle Well-Known Member

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    Give him a 3 year contract then we can start losing again!
     
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    jonny 'hasen' shuttle, Nov 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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  2. oldstocktonsaint

    oldstocktonsaint Well-Known Member

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    He looks like a merger of accountant, brain surgeon and assassin. It’s the eyes.
     
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    oldstocktonsaint, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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  3. All_Southampton_FC

    All_Southampton_FC Well-Known Member

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    I thought Quarshie settled into the game nicely, I'd like to see more of him and less of Stephens.

    Anyway, Tonda has done wonders. Nobody doubted him... :bandit:
     
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    All_Southampton_FC, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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    Osvaldorama Well-Known Member

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    Can’t lie, he’s very impressive.

    Insane turnaround. Maybe he really is a diamond in the rough.
    It’s a very odd situation as it still feels like a gamble appointing someone with such little experience… but if he wins the next couple before the international break as well; then it’s an obvious decision.
     
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    Osvaldorama, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
  5. Saints_Alive

    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    He's got us playing fast pass and move football with energy, purpose and runners and it's no flash in the pan. Plus he's getting the best out of players that are proven performers in the Championship like Manning and THB.
    If we can get away with not giving him a permanent contract yet, then fine, if he forces our hand then I think that he's shown enough now to be given the job.
     
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    Saints_Alive, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
  6. Saintkitagain

    Saintkitagain Well-Known Member

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    Help me, Tonda
    Help, help me, Tonda
    Help me, Tonda
    Help, help me, Tonda
    Help me, Tonda
    Help, help me, Tonda
    Help me, Tonda, yeah
    Get him out of my heart
     
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    Saintkitagain, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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  7. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    - Doing The Lambert Walk, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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  8. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Thing is now, I'd be genuinely gutted if we went and appointed someone. I really would.
     
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    Le Tissier's Laces, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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  9. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Few people were singing this in the chapel tonight.
     
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    Libby, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
  10. Saints Fan4Life

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    I still think it's a gamble.

    But, looking at the results, it's probably a gamble worth taking now.
     
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    Saints Fan4Life, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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  11. Saints_Alive

    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    Next international break isn't until March.
     
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    Saints_Alive, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    The players look totally different and well motivated now, not one has had a below par game in the last two matches and they just appear happier as a group, that shows good man management.
     
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    CowtownKiwi Well-Known Member

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    OK. Give him the job. Arteta didn't have much if any management experience before Arsenal, yes he does have a massive amount as a player, but look what he has done. I think SR have finally found their man by luck.
     
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    CowtownKiwi, Nov 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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