02 Jun 2014 15:02:56
New manager linked with the saints job is Claude Puel, just goggled him and he's the manager of nice. anyone know anymore about him? ed, any ideas if he's what we are seriously looking at?

{Ed002's Note - Actually I know Claude Puel pretty well but don't keep in contact really - but I did see him at the end of March. I am not aware of Southampton interest at this time, but a really nice guy.}

1.) 02 Jun 2014
He took Lovren to OL.

2.) 02 Jun 2014
Hi ED is it true that we have 2 manager targets? And is koeman one of them? ED thanks

{Ed002's Note - I am sure the club has looked at several including Koeman and Dan Petrescu.}

3.) 02 Jun 2014
I had a look the other day when I see his name thrown in the hat.

Has a respectable record up until last year when from finishing 4th, Nice barely escaped relegation.

That doesn't always tell the tale as we know with Pochettino having troubles at Espanyol and the likes of Roberto Martinez at Wigan.

For me every contender has pros and cons. It's a hard choice.

For me the 5 main points to consider should be -

- Manner and professionalism
- Ability to keep players happy
- Attractive attacking style
- Credentials in the transfer market
- Integrity if other clubs come calling again

4.) 02 Jun 2014
For me it has to be between koeman and Puel they both have massive European experience Puel likes his teams to have high fitness levels and lots of pace according to uefa, both have pull in the transfer market personally I'd take Puel because of koemans free kick lol

5.) 02 Jun 2014
Llanna has asked to leave after the world cup

6.) 02 Jun 2014
02 Jun 2014 20:46:41
I can't believe we aren't considering Uwe Rosler.

Popular ex Saint, very smart. Worked wonders with Brentford and then with Wigan.

Has made great strides with limited squads, and let's face it, our squad next season is bound to be limited - probably Boruc, Stephen Davis, Osvaldo and eight Academy kinds.

I reckon Uve could keep us up while Katherina disappears over the Alps with the loot.

7.) 02 Jun 2014
Can we afford fabregas? would show some intent by the board

8.) 03 Jun 2014
Could afford to buy him but not his wages 150k a week I think

9.) 03 Jun 2014
03 Jun 2014 05:01:43
we could afford to buy him but his wages wouldn't fit

10.) 03 Jun 2014
Gaston is on over 100k a week, obviously a golden handshake of 2 mill covered the wages, i'm right in saying that I think Edd?

{Ed002's Note - I don't understand the question.}

11.) 03 Jun 2014
03 Jun 2014 14:23:19
Gaston is not on 100k a week lol. 50k a week max and think osvado is on 75k and he is the highest paid. What a waste of money