Southampton sack Claude Puel
Just what were their boards expectations?
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Why are you posting that on here, don't you know this is a politics forum?35
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7th and to win the League Cup.3
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Leicester have set the bar quite high.Chris_from_Sidcup said:They finished 8th and reached the league cup final, knocking out Arsenal and Liverpool on the way.
Just what were their boards expectations?1 -
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It's worth noting that their points tally was a long way down on the previous year
2015/16 6th with 63 points
2016/17 8th with 46 points
The football played was by all accounts a lot worse as well0 -
My manager at work is a Southampton season ticket holder and said it's been on the cards for a while. I'm told that the football wasn't great. They scored 17 or 18 goals at home this season.
Seems to think he already has a job lined up back in France.
He often would come in on a Monday saying the game he had been to at the weekend soul destroying, and the only thing that cheered him up was knowing I support Charlton.
The manager of Dortmund (who's name escapes me)last season has been lined up.
Apparently there are a couple of consortiums interested in buying them as well.
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ricky_otto said:
My manager at work is a Southampton season ticket holder and said it's been on the cards for a while. I'm told that the football wasn't great. They scored 17 or 18 goals at home this season.
Seems to think he already has a job lined up back in France.
He often would come in on a Monday saying the game he had been to at the weekend soul destroying, and the only thing that cheered him up was knowing I support Charlton.
The manager of Dortmund (who's name escapes me)last season has been lined up.
Apparently there are a couple of consortiums interested in buying them as well.
WE know that sort of thing never ends up happening, don't we?
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Hope they don't come in for Robinson.9
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Unless it's a swap.dizzee said:Hope they don't come in for Robinson.
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Tuchel would be a great appointment if they get him.2
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Yeah, given the rumours circling, I suspect it's this. Puel has done a very good job despite Southampton constantly losing their best players, but Tuchel would be an upgrade.covered end junior said:Tuchel would be a great appointment if they get him.
If Tuchel doesn't end up being appointed, then it's a strange and stupid move. But again, I suspect this is clearing the way for him.0 -
Ridiculous again! Bloody owners!
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I saw them here losing to Sparta Prague in November and they were frankly a disgrace to the 1000 fans who made the trip. Sparta booted them out of a tournament where they should have been targetting a semi-final. I thought he was in trouble then. But after that I thought they got their act together. Odd.0
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Who sold all the key players that got them the 63 points. What do some of these boards expect.killerandflash said:It's worth noting that their points tally was a long way down on the previous year
2015/16 6th with 63 points
2016/17 8th with 46 points
The football played was by all accounts a lot worse as well2 -
41 goals in 38 games, including no goals in their last 5 home games.StrikerFirmani said:
Who sold all the key players that got them the 63 points. What do some of these boards expect.killerandflash said:It's worth noting that their points tally was a long way down on the previous year
2015/16 6th with 63 points
2016/17 8th with 46 points
The football played was by all accounts a lot worse as well
I think the defensive football was a major factor. They still had some decent attacking players last season. Austin/Gabbiadini, Tadic, Redmond0 -
Curbs wouldn't have lasted long with that lot, would he?killerandflash said:
41 goals in 38 games, including no goals in their last 5 home games.StrikerFirmani said:
Who sold all the key players that got them the 63 points. What do some of these boards expect.killerandflash said:It's worth noting that their points tally was a long way down on the previous year
2015/16 6th with 63 points
2016/17 8th with 46 points
The football played was by all accounts a lot worse as well
I think the defensive football was a major factor. They still had some decent attacking players last season. Austin/Gabbiadini, Tadic, Redmond0 -
I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.0 -
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.
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Good for him if so. Makes you wonder though, a guy who wasn't a good manager (good coach) can call a good decision on who is a good manager.LargeAddick said:
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.0 -
You see many successful managers who did not make it as a footballer.StrikerFirmani said:
Good for him if so. Makes you wonder though, a guy who wasn't a good manager (good coach) can call a good decision on who is a good manager.LargeAddick said:
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.
Mourinho for starters.0 - Sponsored links:
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Karl RobinsonElfsborgAddick said:
You see many successful managers who did not make it as a footballer.StrikerFirmani said:
Good for him if so. Makes you wonder though, a guy who wasn't a good manager (good coach) can call a good decision on who is a good manager.LargeAddick said:
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.
Mourinho for starters. 0 -
ricky_otto said:
Karl RobinsonElfsborgAddick said:
You see many successful managers who did not make it as a footballer.StrikerFirmani said:
Good for him if so. Makes you wonder though, a guy who wasn't a good manager (good coach) can call a good decision on who is a good manager.LargeAddick said:
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.
Mourinho for starters.
I rest my case.ricky_otto said:
Karl RobinsonElfsborgAddick said:
You see many successful managers who did not make it as a footballer.StrikerFirmani said:
Good for him if so. Makes you wonder though, a guy who wasn't a good manager (good coach) can call a good decision on who is a good manager.LargeAddick said:
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.
Mourinho for starters.0 -
Apparently Craig Shakespeare wants him as his assistant at Leicester!Bedsaddick said:0 -
In all fairness Les Reed took over a poisoned chalice in us. 10 years ago he took over when we were reeling from Curb's departure and were sinking like a stone.StrikerFirmani said:
Good for him if so. Makes you wonder though, a guy who wasn't a good manager (good coach) can call a good decision on who is a good manager.LargeAddick said:
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.
If he took over at Southampton, with the different circumstances they're in, he might achieve something.0 -
True he did take over a poisoned chalice but he also helped us to drink from it.Daddy_Pig said:
In all fairness Les Reed took over a poisoned chalice in us. 10 years ago he took over when we were reeling from Curb's departure and were sinking like a stone.StrikerFirmani said:
Good for him if so. Makes you wonder though, a guy who wasn't a good manager (good coach) can call a good decision on who is a good manager.LargeAddick said:
Les Reed recommendations I believeStrikerFirmani said:I grant you that is not a good goals ratio, but with the squad they have over all, would they achieved more points playing a more open offensive game.
Have to say though, Saints board have made decent decisions in manager selection since their revival from league 1.
If he took over at Southampton, with the different circumstances they're in, he might achieve something.0
