04 Aug 2014 18:23:02
Just interested in your opinions on your new manager.

Were you guys pleased when you got him? He did well with Southampton, but they were really rejuvenated before Adkins got the boot. Also, he undeniably had one of the better starting 11's in the league, arguably better than your own and Evertons. His previous job he didn't do very well and got sacked. Do you think it could be a bit of a risk?

My personal opinion is, however good he actually is, he actually needs to be given time. At least a couple of seasons. Also, he needs to have the say on transfers. Baldini is a joke who needs the sack. Levy doesn't seem much better. So I personally think you'd be best off keeping the manager and getting rid of baldini and levy.


1.) 04 Aug 2014
He had a better starting 11 than us and Everton? Why did saints finish below us then. By that logic liverhampton would be world beaters!

Anyway answering the question, I think poch is a good manager who is able to get the best out of the players. I'm also not complaining about our transfers thus far. However, I am a bit concerned about his tactics on the field. The saints often squandered 2 goal leads last season and couldn't come back into games easily. I hope he is flexible and astute with tactics and not predictable!


2.) 04 Aug 2014
My point was exactly that - with a first 11 that was debatably at least as good, he finished below you last season. I think you could have done better. But having said that, now he's there he should get a chance to prove that opinion wrong. At least 2-3 years.


3.) 05 Aug 2014
There is no argument about starting 11's and to say Southampton had as good or even better is ridiculous! Its all about squads in the prem and let's not forget one club was competing in Europe! Let's also not forget Poch was working with a young squad with little or no prem experience so done a good job which has led him to a massive club with a far better squad and time to build something.

I keep seeing reference to Poch' s short comings in Spain but what was the situation over there? Did he have money, did he have to sell players etc? I honestly don't know and to be honest don't really care but I am sure it's not as clear cut as he is just a poor manager/coach especially as all reports are he is technically good, works players hard but they tend to love working under him.

Time will tell and my expectations are relatively low this season however I am looking forward to seeing a change in style plus WHL back to its old self because let's be honest it was woeful last season and all started when AVB was in charge!

On another note. not long now til wet spam, great day out and can't wait! COYS!