The fact that he's going to have to work through an interpreter surely puts them at an immediate disadvantage? The more I think about it, the more I feel convinced that this has sealed their fate for this season. I just don't see this working out at all.
Someone higher up at the club needs to come out and explain what the rationale is behind this-God knows what they're thinking inserting a manager who can't even speak English in the middle of a pivotal point in their season. Like others here I've got a lot of time for Saints fans so hope this decision doesn't get them relegated.