10 Jun 2014 22:48:58
Thomas Tuchel looks a possibility especially after Les Reed's interview. Young, high press game, successful (relatively), unknown compared to Koeman. Thoughts?

1.) 10 Jun 2014
Tuchel would be a class Manager - he has proven he can do things on a budget - better than no respect Koeman - Think Koeman sees us as a stepping stone to a larger club - we need a manager who wants to stay and grow with the club

2.) 11 Jun 2014
Would Tuchel not see us as a stepping stone then?

I think unfortunately, until we can break into and be consistent as a top 6 team everyone will see us as a stepping stone.

My wish for next season is get a manager, build on the squad then be above Spurs.

3.) 11 Jun 2014
Tuchel is more likely to see us a stepping stone he probably would be looking for the Spurs when Mopo gets sacked at Christmas

4.) 11 Jun 2014
Isn't he having a year out of football?

5.) 11 Jun 2014
I would have liked tuchel, but reports indicate is having a year out of football. The les reed interview to me, pointed towards koeman.

6.) 11 Jun 2014
I'm not so worried about Managers using us as a stepping stone, or moving on for that matter (because realistically it'll always happen as with players!) - The only thing I hope is that whoever we bring in will take us to the next level. If this continues to happen then the club will always progress :-)

7.) 11 Jun 2014
I agree with you SaintBen1, as long as we progress that's the main thing. But again, having that consistency in a manager is something we all would like to see but never actually happens anywhere for any club. Just have to look at the top teams in the world (man city change managers every two years, Man U, Barcelona etc. ) There will be changes no matter where you go, you can't expect someone to stay in the same job for 25 years people like a new challange.

8.) 11 Jun 2014
Mancini? I'd prefer koeman. Still set on koeman ROcket?

9.) 11 Jun 2014
11 Jun 2014 12:56:25
I missed the titles, big european fixtures etc etc that Tuchel has won that were quoted directly by Les Reed as something the canditate has. Its Koeman or FDB at this point. Outside chance of Yakin.

10.) 11 Jun 2014
Any manager would use Southampton FC as a stepping stone. Let's face it guys, we're not Real Madrid. We do need stability, and a high profile manager like Koeman would calm things down. There are players with 1 year left of their contracts that needs to be taken care of: Fonte, Cork, Boruc, Yoshida. Then there are the ones figuring in the daily transfer rumors. Lallana and Shaw should only be allowed to leave by handing in a transfer request, and they buying club meeting the Saints valuation of the player (s).

11.) 11 Jun 2014
Definitely need to get cork, jay rod and fonte on new deals Coyr. Get koeman in this week, and announce it. Anything in Mancini link ED?

12.) 12 Jun 2014
Stevo98 I admire your persistence. From what I have heard I can't see past koeman but believe me Mancini would be a disaster. He would have been better at a ruthless setup. Spurs?