Izzy Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 5 minutes ago, Paddy. said: Not sure why people think he's boring. Guy sometimes doesn't wear a tie. Clearly an absolute maverick. And sometimes the sweater over the shoulders look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 15 minutes ago, Koke said: People say they don't want Puel cos he is dull but want Dyche even though he is duller Puel the other one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbury Fox Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 This can't be true, surely? Really uninspiring. Is it Preki Mark 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 Claude Puel, Wooaahho Claude Puel, Wooaahho He comes from Monaco He's dull but there you go Claude Puel, Wooaahho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheFox Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 10 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I can't get my head around anyone that really wants Dyche. I can't think of many worse appointments. Because he has done a lot with limited resources at Burnley and his style of football at Burnley isn't far away from ours over the last few years. I personally don't find Burnley that dull to watch. In fact they've actually played some good football at times this season. I think the image associated with Sean Dyche is influenced entirely by the fact that he manages Burnley, he's English and that he plays 442 and not by the actual football. I think he'd stamp his authority on the side and would build a team spirit, which we've clearly lost. For me he's easily the best option out oof the names that have been mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 10 minutes ago, AjcW said: It all sounds a bit pre Claudio in here...... Here... have a read of this... https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/jun/15/claude-puel-southampton-premier-league-expectations This part is interesting Several players enjoyed the best season of their careers under Puel, such as Oriol Romeu, James-Ward Prowse, Nathan Redmond, Cédric Soares and, at a stretch, Maya Yoshida. The Frenchman was headhunted partially because of his aptitude for rearing young players and he did that pretty well on the south coast, with Jack Stephens, Sam McQueen and Josh Sims making memorable impacts on the first team. Those achievements came despite a series of unfortunate events that might have horrified even Lemony Snicket. Puel lost his first signing, Jérémy Pied, to a long-term injury on the first day of the season, then in December lost his only reliable goalscorer, Charlie Austin, to injury for several months and then his first-choice centre-backs (his captain, José Fonte, defecting to West Ham in January and his best player, Virgil van Dijk, suffering a season-ending injurysoon afterwards). Throw in shorter-term injuries to players such as Ryan Bertrand and Manolo Gabbiadini and it is clear that Southampton’s results could have been far worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 12 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: And sometimes the sweater over the shoulders look I'm beginning to think this guy might be a bit of a liability with antics like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969 Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 Looking at his CV he’s got a very decent track record in France, including taking Lyon to a Champions league semi- final. He took Southampton to their first cup final in donkeys years and a respectable 8th place. He also has a reputation for identifying and nurturing young talent (including Eden Hazard). May not be the most inspiring appointment if it happens but sounds better than many of the names mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 1 minute ago, Paddy. said: I'm beginning to think this guy might be a bit of a liability with antics like this. Are you sure about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedX Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 3 minutes ago, boots60 said: Not won a pot since 2000 Got Southampton to a league cup final End of CV Granted, not the most impressive résumé, but I'm certain Southampton would have won that game had it not been for that appalling offside decision that ruled out the Gabbiadini goal. I think I'm right in saying that it would have been the first hat-trick in a League Cup Final - and only the second one in an English Cup final at Wembley. OK had the first goal stood it would have introduced a whole different range of variables, but Saints tore into United in the first half and I think they would have put it out of reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyfox Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 Sounds very much like the reaction when Claudio was appointed, so hoping for a similar outcome! all we need is the same sort of response from Lineker and the bet is on for a top 6 finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 There were rumours he fell out with some big players at Southampton but fortunately our lot never complain and just get on with things so that won't be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 1 hour ago, Koke said: Agree. Could definitely do a lot worse. He's got a decent CV, and for a club our size he could be decent. Southampton finished 8th and got to a cup final under him. He's by no means perfect but considering who we could get Ì will back him. We were a few pts behind and only tried for 1/3 of the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 Doesn't really fit the reported "big name" requirements of the owners does it? Couldn't think of a more vanilla appointment to be honest. Seemed to do a steady job at Southampton though, 8th place finish (albeit quite a bit point wise behind the previous season's total) and cup final in his first season in English football is still pretty decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 1 hour ago, Trav Le Bleu said: The only rumblings of this online that I'm finding are on here. THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 34 minutes ago, Paddy. said: Not sure why people think he's boring. Guy sometimes doesn't wear a tie. Clearly an absolute maverick. 1 Is it just me or does he look like Tom Cruise playing 2015 Marty McFly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samilktray Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 When are French managers ever successful in this country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 Just now, urban.spaceman said: Is it just me or does he look like Tom Cruise playing 2015 Marty McFly? No he looks like Claude Puel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 29 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: And sometimes the sweater over the shoulders look This will send Fox & Crap merchandise sales through the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 1 minute ago, Tuna said: No he looks like Claude Puel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eaton Fox Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 2 minutes ago, Samilktray said: When are French managers ever successful in this country? Well Arsole was a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 2 minutes ago, Samilktray said: When are French managers ever successful in this country? Arsenal Wenger? Fair enough I'll get me coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet1 Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/10/23/leicester-city-next-manager-odds-shock-odds-on-favourite-emerges/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969 Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 1 minute ago, Long Eaton Fox said: Well Arsole was a few years ago And Houllier won a few trophies at Liverpool. perhaps the question should be when are English managers ever successful in this country ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eaton Fox Posted 23 October 2017 Share Posted 23 October 2017 3 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Arsenal Wenger? Fair enough I'll get me coat. Think you've confessed to someone else's guilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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