Ex-Manager Thread

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Who would you have as our next Manager


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At the end of the day RK will do what's best for RK, whilst Les Reed has to do what's best for Southampton Football Club.
My personal opinion is that Everton is not the move RK would leave for. They've gone backwards in the last couple of years, with Stones and Lakaku wanting to leave whoever comes in.
LR is in an awkward position as if RK does not sign a new contract we will have uncertainty from the start of the new season, with the media linking him with every job under the sun, which would have a negative impact on the team, and potential new signings in the summer.
I think the best we could hope for is for RK to sign a 1 year extension, giving the club a bit of stability for the coming season, if not LR has a big decision to make.
Get rid of RK and get in a RDB or Cocu, to continue with our progress?
Good luck Les.

Do you mean FDB?
 
Unlike some, I see no reason we would want Ron out if he said he was only staying for next season....unless it suited us because someone we wanted was available. Firstly, because he is a damn good manager and it would be interesting to see what we can achieve next season and they might still retain a hope he'd change his mind if all went well.

Be great to get a clear answer this weekend, but the chance to torture us will be too tempting for all concerned. Cue Ron making a fudgy statement that will put the media into a tailspin with a final weekend of football where the Champions and relegated teams are already known.

Think it is time for my kidnapping plan outlined earlier in the season...can someone store Ron until the Everton job is filled. You may need considerable mayonnaise.
 
Unlike some, I see no reason we would want Ron out if he said he was only staying for next season....unless it suited us because someone we wanted was available. Firstly, because he is a damn good manager and it would be interesting to see what we can achieve next season and they might still retain a hope he'd change his mind if all went well.

Be great to get a clear answer this weekend, but the chance to torture us will be too tempting for all concerned. Cue Ron making a fudgy statement that will put the media into a tailspin with a final weekend of football where the Champions and relegated teams are already known.

Think it is time for my kidnapping plan outlined earlier in the season...can someone store Ron until the Everton job is filled. You may need considerable mayonnaise.

There can't be much doubt though Fran, that taking a manager who has said he is not staying into the final year carries an element of risk. We have seen many times before players not quite delivering when they know a manager is on his way. The only exception I can recall is Sir Alex Ferguson

Hopefully we will arrive at St Mary's on Sunday and there will be 3 sets of tables and chairs on the half way line, ready for Ron, Vic and Sadio to come out and sign new deals :)
 
Meanwhile, here's an article about the Everton job that has an actual source:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36282767

You can see how these journos work can't you.....

Everton need new manager;
some bloke hears that Frank de Boer is interested and heard it firm his brother, Ronald.";
He tells another journo that everton's new manager will be some Dutch bloke;
His mate asks him where he heard that and he tells him a Dutch bloke called Ronald

"Ronald Koeman wants Everton Job" becomes the headline :)
 
You can see how these journos work can't you.....

Everton need new manager;
some bloke hears that Frank de Boer is interested and heard it firm his brother, Ronald.";
He tells another journo that everton's new manager will be some Dutch bloke;
His mate asks him where he heard that and he tells him a Dutch bloke called Ronald

"Ronald Koeman wants Everton Job" becomes the headline :)
I nearly had a heart attack because I heard the discussion on Sky from another room. All I heard was the word Ronald and it being up to Everton to make the approach. <yikes>
 
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You can see how these journos work can't you.....

Everton need new manager;
some bloke hears that Frank de Boer is interested and heard it firm his brother, Ronald.";
He tells another journo that everton's new manager will be some Dutch bloke;
His mate asks him where he heard that and he tells him a Dutch bloke called Ronald

"Ronald Koeman wants Everton Job" becomes the headline :)

I don't think they're that stupid.;)
 
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You can see how these journos work can't you.....

Everton need new manager;
some bloke hears that Frank de Boer is interested and heard it firm his brother, Ronald.";
He tells another journo that everton's new manager will be some Dutch bloke;
His mate asks him where he heard that and he tells him a Dutch bloke called Ronald

"Ronald Koeman wants Everton Job" becomes the headline :)


You sir, have just cracked the code. Brilliant!
 
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I know bookies odds don't mean much, but they have been slashed alarmingly.

6/4 on betfair
 
I know bookies odds don't mean much, but they have been slashed alarmingly.

6/4 on betfair
If they were to ignore a story that's on the back pages of most nationals and Ronald did go to Everton, coining in a lot of winnings for punters in the process because they didn't cut the odds, heads would be rolling at the bookies.
 
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