West Brom boss Carlos Corberan is wanted by Southampton (Credit: Imago)

Southampton fans react to Corberan news at West Brom - 'Liquidate the club now'

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17 Dec 2024, 4:40 pm

Southampton fans are divided in their reaction to the news that West Brom manager Carlos Corberan is a target.

Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam posted on X [17 December] crediting Rob Dorsett, that Corberan was on the shortlist for the Saints job with former Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand and another foreign manager.

Russell Martin was sacked following the 5-0 loss to Tottenham (15 December) with the Saints sitting bottom of the Premier League, nine points from safety.

However, the fanbase is split over whether the club should appoint Corberan as Martin's successor.

Southampton fans divided on West Brom boss Corberan

Some Saints fans were exciting by the potential appointment, with one supporter commenting in a post on X, saying: "Carlos Corberan is really good manager. Organises a team well, plays good football, I’m all for it."

Another agreed with that sentiment, saying: "Surprised at the reaction to Corberan being linked. Would personally be quite happy with him as a replacement."

However, another disagreed commenting: "Don’t fancy Corberan personally. Martin had the beating of him."

Carlos Corberan is really good manager. Organises a team well, plays good football, I’m all for it #SaintsFC
— Dan (@DanBadminton) December 17, 2024

Surprised at the reaction to Corberan being linked. Would personally be quite happy with him as a replacement https://t.co/HFcLeKtsRe
— Ben (@SfcBxn) December 17, 2024

Don’t fancy Corberan personally.
Martin had the beating of him. #saintsfc
— Jack (@saintlavoo) December 17, 2024

If we get Corberan after being linked with the likes of Kasper and Juric, I'm going to throw a tantrum.
— MikeKavs (@SFCMikeKavs) December 17, 2024

Southampton exploring top coaching options! 👀🚨 Exciting times ahead! 🔥
— Angelina (@AngelinaDoll007) December 17, 2024

Wouldn’t want Corberan but wouldn’t mind Hjulmand tbf. Wouldn’t mind taking a look at someone like Knutsen aswell
— Ethan (@Ethan05402040) December 17, 2024

If the rumours are true about Carlos Corberán might as well liquidate the club now. Got out done by RM 3/4 times last season. If that’s the “best” option out there may as well had stuck the season out with Martin. Nathan Jones 2.0 all over again, they’ll never learn #SaintsFC
— Charlie Anderson (@Chando1805) December 17, 2024

Neither - we would have to pay a release clause. But if i had to choose it would be Corberan. My left field idea for a manager is bringing back Nigel Atkins to steady the ship and build morale while we look for a permanent option in the Summer.
— Saintsmike25 (@Michael_Carr1) December 17, 2024

carlos corboran 😭😭😭😭 a manager that is actually worse than russell martin would be top class from sr.
— James (@SFCJames__) December 17, 2024

Love both of them, but if there’s even a slight chance that Corberan wants to come, you do it. Even if he doesn’t change fortunate this year, he’s 100% bouncing you back up next year
— oc (@oc_chaudhary) December 17, 2024

That mixed reaction is very similar to the Baggies fanbase right now, some supporters would like Corberan to go but others would like him to stay.

The criticism is understandable, his side have won just two of their last 13 matches, however, Albion fans must remember he turned the club from relegation candidates into playoff contenders.

The Baggies are eighth in the Championship, just two points off of the playoff places with a considerable amount of the season left to play, there is plenty of time for Corberan to make things right if he stays.

In other West Brom news, Josh Maja could be set for the exit door after a 'game-changing' £16 million reveal.

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