x

Saints Fans Must Remain Calm Over Manager And Player Announcements

Regular contributor Redandwhitesupporter urges Saints fans to remain calm this summer and avoid the meltdowns of the last four years.

The rumour mill is seemingly starting to swirl, with fans still awaiting any communication from the club on both the First team manager and player fronts.

We seemingly live in the modern age where fans, consumers and supporters alike, what to know the latest news or update as soon as it happens whether it be about their favourite football teams, movies or recreational products.

Just because the club are yet to announce the appointment of Mark Hughes, as permanent first team manager of Southampton Football Club doesn't necessarily mean things have stalled or fallen through in anyway.

In fact if we look at what we do know regarding the situation Hughes himself told Adam Blackmore on BBC Radio Solent after the Man City game that he was meeting the club last week before going on holiday from Saturday meaning any delay could simple be just waiting for Hughes to return with both parties comfortable about the situation.

Alongside this a piece in The Daily Telegraph by Jeremy Wilson, stated that Saints were not looking at or speaking to any other candidates for the position.

Two other respected Journalist in Simon Peach and Adam Leitch also commented on the Total Saints Podcast, that it was "all but done" and it was "not if but when" Hughes was appointed on a reported three year deal.

On to the player side of things, it was reported by a number of outlets when the January window slam shut that Saints were eager to get a deal agreed with Spartak Moscow for Quincy Promes to join Saints in this summer.

A lack of time to recruit a replacement for the Dutch Winger, was the reason given to the move falling through this past winter and that the club have already persuaded the player to make the move to the south coast.

I would expect a delay while player and his agent wait to see, if any bigger show an interest this summer but I would not be surprised if we see Promes in a Southampton shirt next season.

Reports of players being linked away are not so far, as frequently appearing as summers gone by although that could be due to the World cup taking place this year.

However the likes of Bertrand and Tadic, who were being touted before the end of the season seemed much happier under Mark Hughes and it could be that they are prepared to stay at least one more year under his management.

During the summer rumours and pieces will no doubt swirl around regarding Saints, however unless it is originated from one of the clubs trusted journalists it is all probably best taken with a pinch of salt.

Just sit back relax and enjoy the summer and who knows, maybe England might surprise us......... although unfortunately I doubt it.

What to read next:

Swansea City : Those errors continue in a right old thriller
There will be dark and cold reflections on yesterday afternoon and the seven goals we witnessed at the Swansea.com stadium between the Swans and Leeds. Not least the fact it was one of those games that Swansea let slip away once again.
Swansea City 3 - 4 Leeds United - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
Swansea City v Leeds United : Team News
The teams are in this afternoon for the big Championship game, Swansea City v Leeds United. There’s a lot on this game with Leeds looking to return to a joint top spot and the Swans moving up the table to ninth.
Swansea City v Leeds United : Latest news & Coleman speaks directly to the supporters
It’s the morning of the Swans biggest game of the season and it’s the visit of Leeds United. A fixture that in the past created huge interest in the city. Nowadays with Sky TV, financial constraints, a general feeling of apathy and it has to be said, performances on the pitch times are a lot different,
Swansea City : This is not a hedge fund, we explore the new people involved
If there has ever been a fresh feel to the club this week then Swans Chairman Andrew Coleman signifies that. His whirlwind approach to the ‘coup’ that saw Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan leave Swansea City under agreement two weeks ago is making pace.
Swansea City v Leeds United : Cabango, Darling, Roberts & injury news
The Swans are back in action at the Swansea.com this coming Sunday when they take on Leeds United (KO:3pm) And Luke Williams adding on to our report yesterday is keen to see what comes out of the current negotiations with Ben Cabango and Harry Darling. We expect these to be finalised come the first week of December.
Swansea City : Dates fixed for Cabango & Darling new and improved contract offers
It seems there is now a way ahead for both Ben Cabango and Harry Darling to at least sit down with Swans Chairman, Andrew Coleman and their agents to try and forge a way forwards to solve their contract issues.
Swansea City : Club football is back so we look backwards
There has been a great deal of progress this season. Despite the unfortunate defeat at Burnley, the Swans capped off the week with strong performances and valuable points. Looking back on the season so far, the team has matched top teams and is playing some lovely football it is much more competitive and there appears to be a strong team spirit.
Wales 4 Iceland 1 : Cullen culls Iceland and Wales win the group
Wales have won their group in the Nations League to earn promotion to League A next time around as Türkiye had the rug pulled from underneath them in Montenegro. The unlikely became the likely, and the saying ‘Let us see what happens at the end’ never more a reality. Better seedlings, games and a whole lot more is the immediate future for Wales.
Wales TEAM NEWS Cabango starts
It’s the final game of this Nations League campaign for Wales later tonight in Cardiff (KO:745pm) It’s an interesting tie for a number of reasons.