Southampton has appointed Will Still as their new manager, sparking a range of reactions from fans. The Belgian-born coach, described by some as “one of the most promising young coaches in Europe,” has signed a three-year deal with the club. Despite his potential, there are concerns about his lack of experience in English football. Still was present at Southampton’s recent 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, alongside group technical director Johannes Spors, who is now focused on organizing the backroom staff.
Julia JF said: “It depends on what happens this summer. SR need to support him in getting exactly what he needs for the job and get rid of those who don’t fit in for a decent price. We need to be ruthless. There has to be a lot of change, or we’ll never get back to being an established top-flight club.”
Dan Bullock wrote: “I’m buzzing for the season, and a new, exciting, to begin. The fans have a massive part to play and need to get behind Still as he works his magic. We are lucky to be able to attract the calibre of manager like him, so please let’s get behind and support him and the team next season.”
Tony Fletcher said: “He needs to stamp his authority as soon as and sign some decent players who can bring us into at least winning games.”
Lynne Garrett beamed: “Very pleased with this appointment! He has the close season to work in, and I hope he’s the person we’ve been looking for.”
Roy Smith wrote: “He can’t do any worse, give the guy a chance and we will see what he can do.”
The appointment of Will Still comes at a critical time for Southampton, as the club aims to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. Still’s presence at the Arsenal match highlights his immediate involvement with the team, and fans are eager to see how he will shape the squad over the summer. The support from the club’s hierarchy, as well as the backing of the fans, will be crucial for Still as he embarks on this new challenge. The upcoming transfer window will be pivotal, with expectations for significant changes to the squad to align with Still’s vision and strategy.
