Northern Red Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Southampton-bound, it would seem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Can't imagine Saints fans being happy with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Clearly a bellend on a match day, but I think that’s a great move for both of them. Obviously a very good coach, and another tick in the box for British coaches getting great opportunities vs the usual merry go round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Didn’t pull up any trees at Stoke, so quite a gamble in my book. Some of their more cynical fans are saying it is planning for life if they go down, must admit I’m not sure he’s sophisticated enough to motivate Prem players. Looks like it is him, so time will tell. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 He’s got a good record managing on a budget at Luton but, apart from his brief unsuccessful sojourn at Stoke, he’s no experience at a higher level. I’m not saying he can’t do but he might have a problem with some of the players’ egos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Obviously got something about him although it's a huge risk for both parties. Though based on Stoke's recent track record of struggling with otherwise reasonably successful, competent managers, his time there probably isn't as much of a black mark as it otherwise might be. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 He’s good at Luton because they are a small club and punching above their weight at this level currently Stick him where expectations are much higher, and will probably struggle like at Stoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 He’s been gone too long. (I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Good Hopefully Luton will fall apart on the pitch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Bye ya **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 51 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: He’s good at Luton because they are a small club and punching above their weight at this level currently Stick him where expectations are much higher, and will probably struggle like at Stoke Would have been more suited to the Bournemouth job I'd have thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Super said: Can't imagine Saints fans being happy with this. Spot on, they are straying back into Nigel Adkins territory with this appointment. Saints once had the vision to appoint Mauricio Pochettino so the fans are unlikely to be excited by Nathan Jones . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 47 minutes ago, Countryfile said: He’s been gone too long. (I think) It’s hardly a Supreme appointment, is it? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 1 minute ago, italian dave said: It’s hardly a Supreme appointment, is it? I think The Saints have gone bananaramas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 28 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Spot on, they are straying back into Nigel Adkins territory with this appointment. Saints once had the vision to appoint Mauricio Pochettino so the fans are unlikely to be excited by Nathan Jones . In fairness, Adkins got them two promotions and wasn't doing atrociously for a newly promoted side when Saints sacked him. It's not the worst possible territory for them to stray into. Not convinced on Jones but we'll see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 A match made in heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Will somebody please think about the Sky commentators? They're constantly going to be apologising if we were offended by any swearing we might have heard! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: Didn’t pull up any trees at Stoke, so quite a gamble in my book. Some of their more cynical fans are saying it is planning for life if they go down, must admit I’m not sure he’s sophisticated enough to motivate Prem players. Looks like it is him, so time will tell. Thanks GC. Sophisticated was the word I’ve been looking for. I was thinking how he’s just not got the personality, charisma, demeanour, etc to be a Premier League boss. Sophisticated is the word I wanted to use to encapsulate that. He’s basically a ‘council house’ manager. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Southampton fans at work looking forwards to seeing us next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Northern Red said: Southampton-bound, it would seem. Saints and Binner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 The big question has to be would Luton have him back again if or when this too goes belly up? Would be starting to look a lot like football's version Burton and Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 He looked a very sick man at Stoke Dunno how he is going to cope in the Prem A very strange guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: He looked a very sick man at Stoke Dunno how he is going to cope in the Prem A very strange guy He`s like a heart attack waiting to happen on the touchline, it can`t be doing his health any good the way he carries on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: He looked a very sick man at Stoke Dunno how he is going to cope in the Prem A very strange guy Unless you’re a Luton fan, he’s a very dis-likeable (is that a word?) bloke. Plays the victim. That won’t wash in the PL. Will be interesting to see how he does. Credit for what he has done at Luton though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Unless you’re a Luton fan, he’s a very dis-likeable (is that a word?) bloke. Plays the victim. That won’t wash in the PL. Will be interesting to see how he does. Credit for what he has done at Luton though. Dislikable. Edited November 7, 2022 by AppyDAZE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Unless you’re a Luton fan, he’s a very dis-likeable (is that a word?) bloke. Plays the victim. That won’t wash in the PL. Will be interesting to see how he does. Credit for what he has done at Luton though. Definitely suited a ramshackle club like Luton punching above their weight Couldn't do it with the expectation at Stoke. I'd be horrified if I was a Southampton fan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Unless you’re a Luton fan, he’s a very dis-likeable (is that a word?) bloke. Plays the victim. That won’t wash in the PL. Will be interesting to see how he does. Credit for what he has done at Luton though. Disagree on this one, he's always spoken very respectfully about us as a club (not seen anything post-Naismith either) and has done an amazing job bringing Luton up through the leagues. If Pearson were to leave he would be my top choice as a replacement if he doesn't end up at Saints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Dolman_Stand said: Disagree on this one, he's always spoken very respectfully about us as a club (not seen anything post-Naismith either) and has done an amazing job bringing Luton up through the leagues. If Pearson were to leave he would be my top choice as a replacement if he doesn't end up at Saints. In truth, the reality probably lies somewhere inbetween because all people are neither all good or all bad. The thing that probably surprises me more, is the fact he is prepared to leave them again after having him back. I know they say there is no such thing a loyalty in football, but blimey. Edited November 7, 2022 by AppyDAZE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Very strange to get rid of Hasenhüttl imho. Yes they’ve only treaded water during his tenure - they are in the same position as when he took over 4 years ago, 18th - but what do Southampton fans expect with the squad they have which is young and inexperienced and lacking any goals at all? Jones’ only move has been to Stoke where he couldn’t do anything and he will take them down. Would be livid if I was a Southampton fan but it’s a classic case of be careful what you wish for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, lenred said: Very strange to get rid of Hasenhüttl imho. Yes they’ve only treaded water during his tenure - they are in the same position as when he took over 4 years ago, 18th - but what do Southampton fans expect with the squad they have which is young and inexperienced and lacking any goals at all? Jones’ only move has been to Stoke where he couldn’t do anything and he will take them down. Would be livid if I was a Southampton fan but it’s a classic case of be careful what you wish for! He did well to survive not one but two nine goal defeats mind ! A local reporter on the radio was saying he is bit of a introvert and never connected or was close to his coaching staff Probably a good thing , as the Club replaced them all end of last season Thats never likely to end well Bloke previously at Brentford , can’t recall his name , pulling the strings there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: In truth, the reality probably lies somewhere inbetween because all people are neither all good or all bad. The thing that probably surprises me more, is the fact he is prepared to leave them again after having him back. I know they say there is no such thing a loyalty in football, but blimey. I would imagine that Southampton will be offering a contract that will be at least x4 what Luton pay him, maybe more. Also, they have been given permission to speak to him that does not nessecarily mean he will be offered the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 42 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Dislikable. Datlikable… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: He did well to survive not one but two nine goal defeats mind ! A local reporter on the radio was saying he is bit of a introvert and never connected or was close to his coaching staff Probably a good thing , as the Club replaced them all end of last season Thats never likely to end well Bloke previously at Brentford , can’t recall his name , pulling the strings there Yeah - having your coaching staff sacked and the replacements chosen for you must smart - a lot! They should’ve just let him go then. Rasmus Ankersen is the ex Brentford connection, Director of Football and CEO of Southampton's major shareholder. Definitely pulling the strings! Edited November 7, 2022 by lenred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 A bit too far for him. No experience in the Premier league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Countryfile said: He’s been gone too long. (I think) He said he had to get away to ease his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, kiwicolin said: A bit too far for him. No experience in the Premier league. Im not saying he would be a sucess and Southampton may well get relegated but everyone has to start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtrojan Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Nathan is a talented lad.Did well as a number two at Brighton and continued that at Luton. Stoke were a basket case when he went there and didn’t give him long enough. I look forward to seeing how he does at Southampton,by the way he won’t have a heart attack on the line a fitter bloke you are unlikely to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Does not look a good fit for me, great boss at Luton and I totally respect him as a manager, but he should stay there and finish the job or try to, take them up plus a new ground on the way, appreciate its probably 5k a week or 30k ! get there with Luton and show your worth first like Thomas Frank has done etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) Interesting read on the Stoke forum. The other side he managed of course. Some panning him, some wishing him luck and some saying the issue lies with deep rooted issues at their club. https://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/306429/mad-nate-favourite-southampton-job The other interesting snippet is that he WILL remain in situ at Luton for their game on Tuesday. Who is that against? Why, Stoke away- who sacked him around this time 3 years ago! That could be his final game there, quite interesting don't usually see in these scenarios. Edited November 7, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddarwedlocker Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Gary O’neil linked with the Luton job, as per Bristol world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 19 hours ago, xerox6060 said: Does not look a good fit for me, great boss at Luton and I totally respect him as a manager, but he should stay there and finish the job or try to, take them up plus a new ground on the way, appreciate its probably 5k a week or 30k ! get there with Luton and show your worth first like Thomas Frank has done etc... Pretty sure he left them ' in the lurch' last time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 08/11/2022 at 04:26, alexukhc said: Southampton fans at work looking forwards to seeing us next season I hate to even think this way but on present form we may not be there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 07/11/2022 at 15:44, Countryfile said: He’s been gone too long. (I think) Exactly why I came to the thread. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 I’ve got a bet on Saints to go down so I’m happy with this appointment. Can’t see how he can improve on Hassenhutl really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I see the weird little Welsh man has predictably played 4 lost 4. See ya next season Saints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: I see the weird little Welsh man has predictably played 4 lost 4. See ya next season Saints What on earth were Southampton thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 39 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: I see the weird little Welsh man has predictably played 4 lost 4. See ya next season Saints Be back at Luton more times than Ferguson is with Posh before ya know it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 56 minutes ago, TomF said: I reckon he’ll not last the month Basically he’s The Prem version of Kolo Toure, completely out of his depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Didn't have a shot on target last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, TomF said: I reckon he’ll not last the month It won't be too long before he's gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Yeah looks right out of his depth . Be gone soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I put a bit of money on Southampton to go down at 3/1 after they got rid of Hassenhutl and rumours of Jones started to circulate. Nailed on he takes them down, and I would put money on him being at Cardiff before the end of the year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Personally if I made the decisions at Southampton I would haves stuck with what I had, Jones was a crazy decision and will not last long as panic sets in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Easy as an outsider to say but I’m not convinced Jones’s style (gobby Duracell bunny) is the right fit for a number of PL clubs. Probably best for him he got to the PL through Championship promotion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Easy as an outsider to say but I’m not convinced Jones’s style (gobby Duracell bunny) is the right fit for a number of PL clubs. Probably best for him he got to the PL through Championship promotion. It's as @GrahamC and @Harry mentioned earlier in the thread, a lack of sophistication. Your average PL player isn't going to take kindly to that sort of style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) Really surprised that he got the job..........get the feeling that he was picked as a random desperate measure, with very little research. He is majorly out of his comfort zone, and will be gone by the end of February at the latest............with a big fat payoff? Southampton are almost certainly doomed. Which is great, as i got 5/2 on relegation..........though it is very unwise for me to count my chukkies! Edited January 5, 2023 by maxjak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Amazed they went for him in the first place. Did well at Luton but just one club, absolutely disaster at Stoke. considering the size of the club they must have had any Nev er of high profile candidates interested, this appointment slaked me of accepting relegation and wanting someone with champ experience to bring them back up as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTIDhc Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Southampton apparently just agreed a fee for Croatian Orsic, he'll be some player in the champ next season ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 4 hours ago, GrahamC said: Basically he’s The Prem version of Kolo Toure, completely out of his depth. Could he do a job here? What do you think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Imagine deciding that Nathan Jones was an improvement on Ralph Hassenhüttl - for that alone they deserve to be relegated its bordering lunacy 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 My inkling is that he’ll be sacked shortly and will take over at Cardiff before the end of this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 42 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Could he do a job here? What do you think? Suppose it depends on whether we are willing to change our name to Luton Town, because so far he’s been shit everywhere that’s not named that. Personally I find listening to his Welsh accent one of the worst things there is, so just like in ‘99 when we endured the intellectual thoughts of Pulis, I’d rather not. 2 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Good Christian though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Like him or not, 4 games in ???? Total nonsense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Back in for his Luton players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Back in for his Luton players! As we have previously discussed Luton are incredibly secretive re contracts & when they expire or have been extended but of course he’ll know all the details. Bree has done well there after a bit of an up & down career prior to them, hard to know whether he’s a Prem player or a great signing if they go down, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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