Paris
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Nathan Jones odds-on to become the next Southampton head coach. Has done a very good job at Luton, over the course of two spells.
Will he roll the dice again?
Will he roll the dice again?
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[Football] He's been gone too long
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OzMike
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Could do worse.
- Jan 3, 2012
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Saints have been given permission to speak to him.
tigertim68
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Rather them than us
The Wizard
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Risky appointment IMO, I’m torn because he’s obviously a good motivator but PL level players quite often don’t respond well to that type of thing.
Southamptons squad without JWP looks very relegation worthy.
Southamptons squad without JWP looks very relegation worthy.
Paris
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Apparently he is close friends with someone high up in the Southampton hierarchy. If he does get the gig it will be interesting to see how he gets on.
Southampton seem a fairly stable club, all things considered. Especially in comparison to Stoke City....albeit it's a step up a division, to the top table.
Southampton seem a fairly stable club, all things considered. Especially in comparison to Stoke City....albeit it's a step up a division, to the top table.
scooter1
How soon is now?
He may well struggle with the squad they have, and will probably want an assurance that he gets to rebuild if they go down. Otherwise, he may be better staying where he is.
Alternatively, if he can be a success in the next 12 to 18 months the Chelsea job might come up and he'll be financially set up for life!
Alternatively, if he can be a success in the next 12 to 18 months the Chelsea job might come up and he'll be financially set up for life!
portslade seagull
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Seems a weird appt if it happens. Almost like Stains are gearing themselves for the championship
Hard to see Jones getting a better offer unless he achieves something incredible with Luton (like promotion).
Blimey, I'd have thought Southampton would have wanted a much better quality manager than Jones. He failed in the Championship, what on earth makes them think he's PL standard? Very surprised he's even in the frame. Are they expecting to be back in League One shortly?
Lenny Rider
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Mistake, not up to it at this level, lovely bloke but Jeff Wood Mk 2.
Lurchy
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Their Director of Football Rasmus Ankersen is the one driving the appointment. Apparently he wanted Jones in at Brentford, before they appointed Thomas Frank.
Good deal for Luton again.
Let him go whilst collecting some compensation and re-appoint him on a free when he's sacked in a few months time.
Let him go whilst collecting some compensation and re-appoint him on a free when he's sacked in a few months time.
I wonder how our bench felt during a recent game when Bobby was screaming 'f***ing FOCUS' at them
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
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I'm not sure how getting Luton to last seasons Championship playoffs is a failure. Sure he failed with Stoke, but his two tenures at Luton have been very good. How much that means when it comes to his PL credentials remains to be seen, but for a manager like Nathan Jones he'd be stupid to turn down an offer to manage a PL club.
I certainly hope you're right
nicko31
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Luton would happily take the compo