Boro Chairman Steve Gibson talks

[filbertuk]

There was talk a few weeks ago speculating that if Boro sacked Southgate they may come calling for NP (given his Boro past)

Living on Teesside I've been listening tonight to their chairman Steve Gibson on the local radio....he says Southgate is definately staying as manager.

[Darkzzz_]

Katy will be happy. I actually don't mind him to be honest.

[Finnegan]

He seems a decent enough bloke, just doesn't really come across as having the spine to succeed as a manager. The best managers are all either horrible wankers or having a stint of tactical genius about them.

Southgate falls under neither catergory and generally seems to be a little too inept for Premier League management. He's one of a few that would never be where they were today if it weren't for their reputation as a player.

Sad, like I said, he seems nice enough and I'd not wish ill of a honest bloke but I just don't think he cuts it. The same can be said of Gibbo, really, you don't want a Mandaric or Flav' in charge that's going to go through a million-and-one managers but I think you need to be a little bit ruthless as a chairman, too. I may end up eating my words but if Southgate struggles in the Championship then Gibbo's going to have wasted a hell of a lot of time just for the sakes of loyalty.

[Hitesh]

Can't believe they are keeping him on! Their loss I guess!

[lildave3]

Tbh I think I would have done the same, then if he doesn't get them into playoffs at least this season, get rid.

[Webbo]

It's not a huge surprise. He kept on Brian Robson after they'd been relegated before..

[Darkzzz_]

He seems a decent enough bloke, just doesn't really come across as having the spine to succeed as a manager. The best managers are all either horrible wankers or having a stint of tactical genius about them.

Southgate falls under neither catergory and generally seems to be a little too inept for Premier League management. He's one of a few that would never be where they were today if it weren't for their reputation as a player.

Sad, like I said, he seems nice enough and I'd not wish ill of a honest bloke but I just don't think he cuts it. The same can be said of Gibbo, really, you don't want a Mandaric or Flav' in charge that's going to go through a million-and-one managers but I think you need to be a little bit ruthless as a chairman, too. I may end up eating my words but if Southgate struggles in the Championship then Gibbo's going to have wasted a hell of a lot of time just for the sakes of loyalty.

I agree... Does this mean my nose is brown?

[Samilktray]

Oh dear.

[Koke]

Nice man and everything and I wouldn't wish anything bad on him - but I just don't rate him, for the reasons Finners mentioned.

I hope he & Middlesbrough does well though [for Katy's happiness]

[dandannieldanok]

I personally think this is the correct decision and, as long as it's not to the detriment of us, I hope Southgate proves the doubters wrong and Boro do well next season.

[Granno]

Good decision, I think Southgate can turn it around up there.

[Ultra]

I don't see why not.

Robson did it when they last went down. It may take Southgate longer, though..

[Guest Mickyblueeyes]

Biggest mistake Southgate made was allowing Catermole to go and replacing him with duds.

Poor decisions that esculated into this seasons debacle.

He has got some potential and a chairman who's ready to bankroll his mistakes.

Time will tell, so far it looks like another ridiculous decision by a chairman who backed Bryan Robson long past his sell by date.