musesaint

The reality was ... the fans supported the players, the club and the new manager and didn't behave like a bunch of bed wetting hanky wavers or Chelski saddos In short, the Saints fans were again a massive credit to themselves and the club. Great result. Great effort from the players. Puncheon a legend.

It says a lot more than that tbf

In answer to the thread - beat Everton and burn the white hankies!

This is worth a read - no idea who the poster from Windsor is but he appears almost sane http://www.not606.com/content.php/1928-Enough-is-enough?

This is worth a read http://www.not606.com/content.php/1928-Enough-is-enough?

Excellent 606 comments - I fully support them.

Lambert will not be sold Calm down

What Cortese has done, and the manner in which he has done it, is about a subtle as an atom bomb. However, what we do not need now is division and animosity. Controversial for many though Cortese may be, it cannot be disputed that he has consistently been prepared to act decisively (and often ruthlessly) when the interests of the club require. Some may not like his decisions and the way he implements them but he has more often than not been proven right when others have been wrong. The more I read about Pochettino the more I think that Cortese may just have pulled off a blinder. He is a man who makes decisions on what he considers to be in the Club's best interests. He is not interested in popularity. We've all had a weekend to calm down and to reflect on what's happened. After Friday’s events several things are obvious. Firstly, no amount of ranting and protesting today will make one iota of difference to either Cortese or, more importantly, to what has happened. The decision isn’t going to be reversed. We are where we are. Secondly, we all need to reflect on the fact Saints remain (with or without Nigel Adkins) at a potentially pivotal point in our season. What happens in the next month or so is likely to determine the future of Saints in the Premier League – not just this season but potentially long beyond. If we stay up this season there is every reason to believe the future for the club is bright – very bright indeed. If we go down, the majority of our best players will leave and no one would criticise many of them for doing so. If we go down the club may never recover. Nigel Adkins has undoubtedly be dealt with very harshly and, at a personal level, I feel truly sorry for him. However, Cortese (conroversial though he may be) has consistently shown that hard decisions made in the interests of the club often prove right in the long term and are more important than individuals. So tonight I will be at SMS and I will join in the early “One Nigel Adkins” chants - because the man deserves recognition and respect for what he has done for our club. Beyond that, however, I will get behind our players, our club and our - and I stress the word "our" - new manager. I'm not going to rant against Cortese. We need three points today. Let’s not undermine the chances of our getting them by tearing ourselves apart in full view of the national media whilst waving white hankies! We are better than Chelski - and we have far fewer points to squander! Cortese may yet prove not to be the igotistical dictator he is made out to be.

Seriously unhygienic !

Well I thought most of the players looked totally relaxed and happy. The fact that the press haven't yet started an "Outraged Saints Players Exodus" campaingn yet suggests that, contrary to what many would like to believe, the players are acting as Professionals and not like us rabid emotional fans. Like many of us they may feel that NA has been treated harshly - but they still have a job to do. Hopefully doing that job profesionally will keep us up.

After Friday’s events several things are clear. Firstly, no amount of ranting and protesting on Monday will make one iota of difference to either Cortese or, more importantly, to what has happened. The decision isn’t going to be reversed. We are where we are. Secondly, we all need to reflect on the fact Saints remain (with or without Nigel Adkins) at a potentially pivotal point in our season. What happens in the next month or so is likely to determine the future of Saints in the Premier League – not just this season but potentially long beyond. If we stay up this season there is every reason to believe the future for the club is bright – very bright indeed. Imagine not only producing young players of ability like Bale, Walcott, Oxlade Chamberlain, Lallana, Shaw, Ward Prowse and many others – but actually being able to consistently keep them at the club. If we go down, the majority of our best players will leave and no one would criticise many of them for doing so. If we go down the club may never recover. What Cortese has done, and the manner in which he has done it, is about a subtle as an atom bomb. However, what we do not need now is division and animosity. Controversial for many though Cortese may be, it cannot be disputed that he has consistently been prepared to act decisively (and often ruthlessly) when the interests of the club require. We frequently may not like his decisions but he has more often than not been proven right when others have been wrong. Nigel Adkins has undoubtedly be dealt with very harshly and I feel truly sorry for him. So on Monday I will be at SMS and I will join in the early “One Nigel Adkins” chants - because the man deserves recognition for what he has done for our club. Beyond that, however, I will get behind our players, our club and our - and I stress the word "our" - new manager. We need three points on Monday. Let’s not undermine the chances of our getting them by tearing ourselves apart in full view of the national media. We are better than Chelski - and we have far fewer points to squander!

Sensible and measured NA was badly treated and will always be a Saints legend .. But the club is bigger than any one person...... And Cortese may yet be proven right ...

Spot on post What has happened is harsh .. But it HAS happened and no amount of moaning will change that. Cortese is either mental or inspired. So it's either " hello Championship " in May or European football in 3-5 years time.

Welcome MP and good luck Gutted to see Nigel go...but having calmed down i feel this could be more about the Club's long term ambitions than Cortese going mentalist ... If not, see you all in the Championship

Who are these strange people holding one of our shirts? Have I missed something?

Frankly ...NA could only be removed if he were to die.. we are a privately owned Club and he runs it with full backing from the Liebherr family I was horrified when the rumours starting flying last night .....and I do feel that NA has been treated really badly - but I've been thinking today that many of us felt the same when Pardew was sacked the day after we spanked Rovers 5-1 ...and NC got the call right then. Ruthless yes ....but is this a mental move by NC or a sign of the Club's real long term ambitions for even higher achievement ?? ... we will know the answer to that by mid May

God ...if he's coming I hope that's why... sacking NA at this stage would be insanity

Good God Almighty - do people seriously believe this sh*i*te??

Morgan is the next in line to Adam as a Living Deity! Have said that for years. Very underated and awesome.

If offered surely he'd sign a new contract ??

Give Punch a new contract NOW!

Get in you beauties!

Great news but ........Will he stay if Saints don't stay up ?

I giocatori di calcio di acquisto da Italia sono una buona idea

Skacel