03 Jun 2016 15:35:50
BBC sport reporting that Southampton have denied Everton permission to speak with Koeman.

1.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 16:51:39
Yes I've just read that as well. However surely if Koeman has started talking to Everton then he will probably force the issue with the Saints? I can't see him and/ or his agent going for talks with Everton if he wasn't keen on the job. If he's had his head turned would Southampton be able to/ want to keep him?

{Ed002's Note - They could complain about an illegal approach being made.}

2.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 17:00:01
always the cheerful chap Ed2.

{Ed002's Note - Sorry if you don't like the truth. Would it be better if I said "Southampton could pop along to the FA on their magical rainbow-colored unicorns and ask the FA to write a billet–doux to Everton to request that they don't talk to Koeman.}

3.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 17:07:30
:) you bite so easy Ed, like a firework, just light the blue touch paper and off ye go, only joking Ed, apologies if I upset you.

{Ed002's Note - I'll not ban you just yet.}

4.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 17:13:24
Southampton have every right to deny Everton permission to speak with Koeman who is under contract for another year. Can't blame them to be honest. I presume that Koeman can resign, forcing the issue.

5.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 18:41:31
It depends entirely on the terms of the contract and on the willingness of either party to enforce those terms. Normally a financial offer is the way to test that willingness and far more likely solution than any injunctive relief, the days of master and servant have long gone.
Given Southampton's recent history in resisting approaches money talks.

6.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 17:15:59
What are the rules surrounding an illegal approach Ed? In this case would be as simple as a fine and Koeman signs anyway?!

{Ed002's Note - No, because Everton were as far as I recall the last Premier League side fined and warned for tapping up and making an illegal approach for a player. That would be taken in to account if there were a complaint.}

7.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 17:27:08
Is there a buy out clause for managers as there is for players?

{Ed002's Note - There isn't a "buy out" clause for players normally, and it can only be enforced if both clubs are working within the same jurisdiction.}

8.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 17:49:16
Ed02 🎣🎣🎣 Murff just the mention of Everton his blood boils lol

Cheer up ed and ye u can ban Murff 😂😂.

9.) 03 Jun 2016
03 Jun 2016 20:46:11
wouldnt ban me Pb as deep down Ed 2 loves me.