This Week’s Manager Watch: Ryan Mason

[Dougal]

Probably should congratulate the Gaffer on his appointment. Not how he had his career planned out but here we are. Can he end the trophy curse?

 

[wiggo24]

Now there's a thread title I never thought I'd see.

To think he was an up and coming former academy player at the start of Poch's tenure. Football really is a funny, funny game.

He won't stay beyond the summer but wish him the best of luck. Has had a very tough time of it and seems a top bloke so hope he does okay.

 

[mill]

Now there's a title thread I never thought I'd see.

To think he was an up and coming former academy player at the start of Poch's tenure. Football really is a funny, funny game.

He won't stay beyond the summer but wish him the best of luck. Has had a very tough time of it and seems a top bloke so hope he does okay.

I’m sure he’ll stay at the club in some capacity

 

[VegasII]

Excellent thread. Good luck, Ryan and Chris!

 

[tevezito]

This time next week he might have won more tophies than Harry, Poch and Jose put together!

 

[GutBucket]

Always liked him. He was able to make those smart runs into the box (like Dele used to), wind up players on a yellow card to send them off, he was smart positionally with defensive tasks (him and Bentaleb both). I think I remember him watching U18 games together with Poch, it seemed obvious he would try coaching one day. Hopefully he is studying a lot and keeping up with new tactics, sports science, analytics etc.

 

[DCSPUR64]

Good luck to Chris Powell too.

 

[DCSPUR64]

Super league
Ryan Mason, Super Hero.

 

[VegasII]

Tonk Southampton and put down a marker, as they say.

 

[Dougal]

So it appears that Levy is on Twitter, calling himself JonNeal...

 

[dudu]

My man.

 

[weststandyid]

Always liked him. He was able to make those smart runs into the box (like Dele used to), wind up players on a yellow card to send them off, he was smart positionally with defensive tasks (him and Bentaleb both). I think I remember him watching U18 games together with Poch, it seemed obvious he would try coaching one day. Hopefully he is studying a lot and keeping up with new tactics, sports science, analytics etc.

couldn't defend from what I recall? nor do I remember many smart attacking runs/goals.

good luck to him, though!

 

[Dave1882]

Good luck, 90 mins for Legend Status!

 

[jimbo]

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[Dougal]

Good luck, 90 mins for Legend Status!

It’s only Southampton.

 

[Spartanspurs]

couldn't defend from what I recall? nor do I remember many smart attacking runs/goals.

good luck to him, though!

He'll fit right in then!

 

[jimbo]

 

[Dave1882]

It’s only Southampton.

3 points would make him a legend after recent form!

 

[Montalbano]

Seems like a great lad but I’m not a massive fan of Mason picking players from a squad he couldn’t get in as a player a few seasons ago. Weird dynamic.

Can’t imagine it will be for long. Would be amazing to see him beat Pep Guardiola in a cup final in his second ever match as a manager though

 

[DCSPUR64]

Seems like a great lad but I’m not a massive fan of Mason picking players from a squad he couldn’t get in as a player a few seasons ago. Weird dynamic.

Can’t imagine it will be for long. Would be amazing to see him beat Pep Guardiola in a cup final in his second ever match as a manager though

Managing is a whole different kettle of fish.