Libertine Posted 22 December 2005 Posted 22 December 2005 From bbc.co.uk Saints set to name Burley as boss Former Hearts and Ipswich boss George Burley is to be unveiled as the new head coach of Southampton on Friday. Sir Clive Woodward, the former England rugby union and British Lions head coach, is to be director of football. Saints chairman Rupert Lowe said: "I am delighted with the new arrangements that were approved unanimously by the board in line with my recommendation. "I believe we now have a management team that will deliver stability, results and exciting football." Woodward told www.saintsfc.co.uk: "George is the right appointment for the club. "As head coach he will have complete control of team selection, tactics and coaching issues and I will concentrate on strategic issues which affect the club in less obvious but equally important ways. "The chairman, George and myself have a very clear idea of where we want to take this club, and I really look forward to working with George. "I am delighted that we have the full support of the board." Burley inherits a team who are 12th in the Championship, just four points off the play-off places, following 13 draws from their 23 games. The Scot, who has also managed Colchester and Derby, said: "I am very pleased to come on board at St Mary's and I am looking forward to taking my first game at Vicarage Road on Boxing Day. "Southampton have an exciting young team and I believe that they should, and can, be much higher in the Championship table than they are. "It's my job to make sure that this happens. I am delighted to accept the head coach position. "I'm at my best on the training ground and my role at Southampton will allow me to concentrate on that. "Clive and I have had detailed discussions on how we will work together and I'm excited by the prospect." Burley succeeds Harry Redknapp, who returned to Portsmouth this month after spending a year with their arch rivals on the south coast. Woodward joined Southampton as technical director before the start of the season.
Bert Posted 22 December 2005 Posted 22 December 2005 'kin'el that is a good appointment IMO. southampton will be a force to be reckoned with now.
Gené and Tonic Posted 22 December 2005 Posted 22 December 2005 crap Great appointment, Saints fans will be over the moon.
Louise Posted 22 December 2005 Posted 22 December 2005 Lowe vs Burley then.... I wonder how long it'll last..
SystonFox Posted 23 December 2005 Posted 23 December 2005 good appointment for the fans. cant see it working out though.
Jay Posted 23 December 2005 Posted 23 December 2005 Lowe vs Burley then.... I wonder how long it'll last.. Don't forget though that this man.... has been moved to a "director of Football role" when he clearly has no idea about anything that this involves including scouting networks and acadamys!!! This could all end in tears as it's obvious that Lowe wants Woodward as manager probably sooner than later!
Darth Fox Posted 23 December 2005 Posted 23 December 2005 Lucky Saints. In a few weeks time we could've had him as our manager. Oh well!
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