Sammy Lee - joining Southampton FC (NOT assistant manager at the Albion)

[Barrel of Fun]

So as he put pen to paper, surely that's the shortest (or one of) Managerial appointments ever?

Leroy Rosenior was reportedly sacked 10 minutes in to his second spell at Torquay United.

 

[NeilS]

They must have a better pie !

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

I find it very difficult to get excited about who our assistant managet is either way

 

[ozzygull]

See this all the time where I work. People sign a contract agree a start date and then don't turn up. In normal jobs there is a probation period where they can just walk out or you can rid off them with no notice. It a bit shitty but then we always get someone else.

Should make the friendly interesting though.

 

[MattBackHome]

He wasn't exotic enough for my liking anyway.

 

[L2MidgetGem B.H.A Seagull]

He wasn't exotic enough for my liking anyway.

You mean someone who isn't English right?

 

[albionite]

Wasn't that keen on him, so no big loss

 

[Goldstone1976]

I think at most it was a verbal agreement .

Well, even Sammy admits that there was an agreement in the club statement. Personally, I find it difficult to believe that the club would have released a statement saying that he had agreed to join us, just based on a verbal acceptance, but concede that it's just possible.

Either way, he looks a complete twonk - reneging on a deal is the sign of a dishonourable person.

 

[Ⓩ-Ⓐ-Ⓜ-Ⓞ-Ⓡ-Ⓐ]

Always thought he was a tiny tosser and was disappointed at the prospect of some Scouse footballing dinosaur having anything to do with our club. Excellent news to wake up to this morning!

 

[Giraffe]

What a tosser. I can understand his view but it doesn't make himself look very good. I feel sorry for Sami, he must feel very let down.

Oh well though. Maybe he will get more used to Nathan and go with him?

 

[symyjym]

He's short, fat and round
His arse drags on the gound
Sammy Lee, Sammy Lee

 

[DIFFBROOK]

It says more about Sammy Lee. I know players/managers shaft clubs and vice versa, but Lee has shafted a mate as well. Whatever Lee does from now on this will follow him. BHA and Sami have clearly dodged a bullet.

 

[drew]

To be honest, not bothered, possibly we have dodged a bullet!

 

[HarryFlashman]

Well, even Sammy admits that there was an agreement in the club statement. Personally, I find it difficult to believe that the club would have released a statement saying that he had agreed to join us, just based on a verbal acceptance, but concede that it's just possible.

Either way, he looks a complete twonk - reneging on a deal is the sign of a dishonourable person.

I think Hypia has been let down pretty badly but I'm also pretty confident there was no contract again I suppose that'll come out over the next few days .

 

[c0lz]

Southampton fans seem happy

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11307873.Sammy_Lee_to_join_Saints_coaching_staff/

As others have said its a blessing in disguise.

 

[HarryFlashman]

To harp on about the contract The article on the BBC site says agreed not signed .

 

[clippedgull]

To be honest, not bothered, possibly we have dodged a bullet!

Not if Nathan Jones is promoted to No.2! Although I find it highly unlikely that would happen as Hyypia would have had that option from the get go.

 

[Soulman]

Things may not work out for Lee at Southampton. He goes into a club that has high expectations, players leaving, and i believe a couple more players will probably go to their former manager. Ok Southampton will be cash rich but will the players that they sign all gel and be as committed as those that played under Pochettino.
According to a player that has gone right through the academy, Pochettino was the best manager he has played under at the club.
I expect Jay Rodriguez and one other to follow Pochettino to Spurs.

 

[The Modfather]

Great news. Never wanted the fat midget anyway.

 

[The Fifth Column]

I wonder if there is any possibility of the Southampton game being cancelled and another team taking their place? Cant imagine TB and his team are going to be too happy with them for gazumping us.