Hoddle rules himself out

Friday, January 25, 2008

Glen Hoddle has ruled himself out of the running to become the new Saints manager.

The former England boss, who was in charge of Saints from January 2000 until March 2001, had been linked with a possible return to the club and would have appeared to won the blessing of many fans who had previously held him in disdain due to the nature of his previous departure.

However, the 50-year-old last night declared he would not be putting his name forward, due to his new academy project in Spain.

"At the moment I am right in the middle of getting my academy up and running in Spain," he said.

"While I am flattered to be linked to a return to Southampton, it isn't right for me now.

"If it was not for the academy, I would definitely give it serious consideration.

"But the academy is very important to me. I have been developing it for 14 months, and am talking to potential investors."

Meanwhile, Mickey Adams has thrown his hat into the ring.

"Obviously, it is a job that would interest me, I am available for work”.

"I had a fantastic time there as a player and I would very much like to repeat that as a manager."Adams said he would decide