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On the shortlist for the Sunderland job

southbankbornnbred wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025, 11:34

J-L, he got sacked from Southampton last month. He's currently unemployed. Which, worryingly, puts him on Sullivan's radar!

He's not ready to manage in the Premier League. He would make a decent #2, though.

He's clearly got something about him but like others said he needs to be a number 2 or a coach in the top flight before taking a job, otherwise he'll be on the slagheap of English managers that get employed in the top spot above their station

Jean-Luc Paul Goddard" wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025, 11:01 Can't believe anyone ever wanted Will Still as manager. He's just an even more ginger Graham Potter. 

Literally the only notable thing he's done in his career was going on a 17 match unbeaten run at Reims when he first started there. After that they were as mediocre as ever.

Last season he led Lens to their worst season in years, finishing 8th. They're currently top of Ligue 1.

If he keeps his job at Southampton I guess at least they will stop being a yo-yo team, unless it's between the Championship and League One.

Can't believe anyone ever wanted Will Still as manager. He's just an even more ginger Graham Potter. 

Literally the only notable thing he's done in his career was going on a 17 match unbeaten run at Reims when he first started there. After that they were as mediocre as ever.

Last season he led Lens to their worst season in years, finishing 8th. They're currently top of Ligue 1.

If he keeps his job at Southampton I guess at least they will stop being a yo-yo team, unless it's between the Championship and League One.

Said it before, but I think the best way Still gets into the Premier League - and stays there - as a manager is by putting in some hard graft as #2 somewhere first. His personal experience at Championship Southampton shows he'd likely get swallowed up in the toughest league in the world right now. He could do with a couple of years working closely with an established PL manager. It will stand him in good stead, and he's young enough.

He'd be a decent #2 to Nuno. But the problem is that all young coaches want to be a manager quickly. Is he prepared to go somewhere, fully learn the ropes in England then step up?

Nobody wants to be the sorcerer's apprentice anymore, like Lyall was for years. But I still think there's long-term value in it. Especially with the Premier League in mind.

He's done well as a manager in France, sure. But it just isn't the same as the Premier League. It's not for the faint-hearted here. Somebody like Still could earn £10k to £15k a week as an assistant manager - more than he would get managing many continental sides - and properly understand the English game.

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 18:38

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 17:00

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 16:50

 

Stubbo old chap would you mind helping me with this paranoid mongtard, his demented ramblings and child like perceptual limitations.

Thank you my good man.

You're making a total fool of yourself now.

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 17:00

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 16:50

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:29

Well you are the same person so I expect you have heard the same rumour you clown

 

Stubbo old chap would you mind helping me with this paranoid mongtard, his demented ramblings and child like perceptual limitations.

Thank you my good man.

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 16:50

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:29

Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:23 I’ve heard the same rumours but would much rather wait for Thomas Frank.

Well you are the same person so I expect you have heard the same rumour you clown

 

Stubbo old chap would you mind helping me with this paranoid mongtard, his demented ramblings and child like perceptual limitations.

Thank you my good man.

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:29

Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:23 I’ve heard the same rumours but would much rather wait for Thomas Frank.

Well you are the same person so I expect you have heard the same rumour you clown

 

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 16:40

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:30

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 13:26

Say the copper, referee and nonce befriender.

You're in no position to pass judgement on anyone.

How can I be fishing when every point is demonstrably true.

You're plod.
You're a referee.
You've befriended a nonce.

A particularly fragile glass house.

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:30

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 13:26

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:35

You sad, pathetic little man.

Say the copper, referee and nonce befriender.

You're in no position to pass judgement on anyone.

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:29

Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:23 I’ve heard the same rumours but would much rather wait for Thomas Frank.

Well you are the same person so I expect you have heard the same rumour you clown

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 13:26

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:35

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:31 Has been approached to take over in the event relegation is confirmed and finish whatever games remain.

Seen as a choice that will placate the fans if we end up in the championship rather than the best option.

Obviously he's keen.

You sad, pathetic little man.

Say the copper, referee and nonce befriender.

You're in no position to pass judgement on anyone.

Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 15:23 I’ve heard the same rumours but would much rather wait for Thomas Frank.

I’ve heard the same rumours but would much rather wait for Thomas Frank.

El Scorchio" wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 14:36 I’m filing this one under ‘Josh Brownhill’. 

He's a ginger Wilfred Nancy.

Absolute cobblers. Lingard back next 
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THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:31 Has been approached to take over in the event relegation is confirmed and finish whatever games remain.


 

I’m filing this one under ‘Josh Brownhill’. 

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:35

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:31 Has been approached to take over in the event relegation is confirmed and finish whatever games remain.

Seen as a choice that will placate the fans if we end up in the championship rather than the best option.

Obviously he's keen.

You sad, pathetic little man.

Placate the fans?
The only thing that will placate the fans is David Sullivan being run over by a steam roller while Karren Brady’s Botox explodes and removes her entire head

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:31 Has been approached to take over in the event relegation is confirmed and finish whatever games remain.

Seen as a choice that will placate the fans if we end up in the championship rather than the best option.

Obviously he's keen.

THUNDERCLINT wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025, 12:31 Has been approached to take over in the event relegation is confirmed and finish whatever games remain.

Seen as a choice that will placate the fans if we end up in the championship rather than the best option.

Obviously he's keen.

Has been approached to take over in the event relegation is confirmed and finish whatever games remain.

Seen as a choice that will placate the fans if we end up in the championship rather than the best option.

Obviously he's keen.

Will still Will Still still will still Will Still to will still Will?