fromthedell Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Hoddle to talk on SSN shortly on a 'possible return (double use of return???) to management' yes waiting with baited breath !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Radio Solent main 7 news "saints were in talks late last night with Adkins and announcement expected within 24 hours" reported as fact rather than sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Radio Solent main 7 news "saints were in talks late last night with Adkins and announcement expected within 24 hours" reported as fact rather than sources. "Announcement" about Adkins or 'someone else'....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 about manager, hence inclined to believe them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromthedell Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 coming up on ssn glenn hoddle why he has turned down 25 offers to return to management Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 coming up on ssn glenn hoddle why he has turned down 25 offers to return to management 24 of them from Dalek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Morrhinio was only a bloody translator which seems even less of a qualification. Not true. An urban myth. He was a qualified football coach. Robson needed someone who understood football and English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 24 of them from Dalek Oh come on, that's a bit unfair. You're not seriously suggesting he got one from anyone else are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulstersaint1980 Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 sometimes we seem to forget - we are a Third Division club. If we've convinced Adkins to come here, that's a result for us. He WILL get us out of this division. We were never in a million years getting O'Neill, and why would Shearer be a better prospect than Adkins? Adkins has been there and done it, Shearer would be cutting his teeth if he joined us. Let's give the guy our support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Hoddle was on Talksport yesterday and said he was still concentrating on his academy. His academy have taken over a second division side Jerez? where he fields all players from his academy in the league side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken With A Banjo Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Neither keegan or hoddle are wow factor as far as a team of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 solent at 0750 - no announcement following the talks that were going on late last night with Adkins which may suggest further talks today (didn't say whether they meant with him or a.n. other) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cestrian Saint Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Don't want Adkins. The whole thing has the same feel as when we appointed Paul Sturrock and look what happened then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Don't want Adkins. The whole thing has the same feel as when we appointed Paul Sturrock and look what happened then! Except it is nothing like when we appointed sturrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Sturrock came from below us - Adkins is dropping down from a more successful side to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Just driven passed the Potters heron and there was a bloke stood in the car park with a perm and a baseball bat sticking out of it Singing 'head over heels in love'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Except it is nothing like when we appointed sturrock I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 I'm the optimist. Sorry if you and Turkish see the negative in everything but I suppose you're allowed your opinion no matter how wrong that may be... No, you're a dreamer. An optimist would assume a semblence of reality, which you clearly don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 76er Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 solent at 0750 - no announcement following the talks that were going on late last night with Adkins which may suggest further talks today (didn't say whether they meant with him or a.n. other) Solent 9.00am news say breaking news... Scunny chairman says NA and his assistamt Malcolm Crosby have accepted offer from NC and will leave Scunny today. Compo still to be agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 http://www.s****horpe-united.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442~2148108,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 my wife has just texted me saying Adkins appointment has been confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 http://bit.ly/aYl5c2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 I think Adkins will be a terrific manager for us, if we get him. I don't care that he's not a household name. The man's record and reputation are just what we need. Southampton FC have, however, yet again been a total embarrassment with regard to media relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 I think Adkins will be a terrific manager for us, if we get him. I don't care that he's not a household name. The man's record and reputation are just what we need. Southampton FC have, however, yet again been a total embarrassment with regard to media relations. How, please explain. My understanding is that nothing is fact until released by the OS, most of what was shown yesterday, was pure media speculation (not like they have an axe to grind with us?), along with quotes from two chairpersons, neither of which was NC. So where did your idea that we are an embarrassment come from. I'd say the media in this country deserves to wear that particular crown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildgoose Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 How, please explain. My understanding is that nothing is fact until released by the OS, most of what was shown yesterday, was pure media speculation (not like they have an axe to grind with us?), along with quotes from two chairpersons, neither of which was NC. So where did your idea that we are an embarrassment come from. I'd say the media in this country deserves to wear that particular crown! Spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 my wife has just texted me saying Adkins appointment has been confirmed. Adkins has just texted me saying your wife has signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 my wife has just texted me saying Adkins appointment has been confirmed. yet more evidence that women should not comment on football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 Adkins has just texted me saying your wife has signed[/QUOTE] Or was it " Sighed " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 Adkins on brink of Saints job 2:30pm Wednesday 8th September 2010 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/8378954.Adkins_on_brink_of_Saints_job/ AHA ! so the Echo is back in Cortese's inner circle of trusted advisors - are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 10 September, 2010 Share Posted 10 September, 2010 Im with the general consensus that we need a new wide player or two. But I think there are width options even within the current squad....a few thoughts: 1. Dickson left-wing hugging the touchline 2. Mills left-wing...same gig 3. Holmes left-wing....same gig 4. Puncheon as left winger, not on the right wing cutting inside 5. Lallana on the right wing, not on the left wing cutting inside 6. Oscar Gobern? Or have we loaned him out? am not saying any of these options are great, just that they do offer some width options. As you say, the options are not great. I don't think Mills or Dickson have got the necessary speed. I understand what you're saying about Lallana and Puncheon and while this appears to be our best options (other than Alex O-C), I'm not convinced they've shown the speed and skill to do the job (although I concede that they might have been following Managers instructions to cut inside to match other competencies?). My opinion on our general play is that we take the ball out the wings TOO MUCH - we're SO predictable. There is not enough variability in our play and in particular there are very few driving runs through the centre of the opposition penalty area. We play out to the wings and then always cut back in, with the result being that we take 10 more passes than necessary to get into a position to score (or the ball has been lost on the way). We need to get to the byline to cross OR start making more direct central runs into the box - scare the big immobile CB's in this league into making some mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 He has the main bulk of the squad for promotion (so long as he wins them round), with a bit better motivation and tactical astuteness than AP I am sure he can get the rest of the performance, but a couple of loans it would be nailed on. It is so, so, so important he connects with the team. Good luck to the man, I say. What if NC is more inclined to dip into the transfer market with a manager he can trust now ? Might make all the difference. just looking at the start of this old one, two posts which think some it up - both from Alps. three key positives for Nigel 1) Motivation / confidence - interview the other day from Rickie - he said players were convinced by manager that they were going up, kept squad happy etc 2) probably best in game manager since Hoddle 3) good relationship with Cortese vital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 He'll get us out of League one, after that we'll see, but he's exactly what we need right now. You're all welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Great appointment. Very highly respected. Prefer him to a 'big' name. The people who are saying that he isn't what we need clearly know **** all, and are probably saying this as Wikipedia doesn't have as many lines on him as it does the bigger names. Just cos you hadn't heard of him prior to 3 weeks ago doesn't make him **** / unsuitable for the job. I'm a ****ing genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 I've just reread the thread and I'm glad I stuck to slagging off Cortese for his pre-season and early season "mistakes", and didn't criticise the actual appointment of Adkins. The closest I came to being critical is that I'm a little concerned about what Nige will bring if we get to the Prem, but won't worry about that til we get there, and if he's got us there I probably won't care anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 just looking at the start of this old one, two posts which think some it up - both from Alps. three key positives for Nigel 1) Motivation / confidence - interview the other day from Rickie - he said players were convinced by manager that they were going up, kept squad happy etc 2) probably best in game manager since Hoddle 3) good relationship with Cortese vital Of course underpinning Alpine's point was that with Adkins, Cortese would splash the cash to get us up, which he didn't... but anyway, I'm still too busy enjoying going up to get into all this, wouldn't want people to think I'm not loving it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 4 May, 2011 Share Posted 4 May, 2011 A HUGE coup. Oh no, wait. Woopsie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 4 May, 2011 Share Posted 4 May, 2011 Of course underpinning Alpine's point was that with Adkins, Cortese would splash the cash to get us up, which he didn't... but anyway, I'm still too busy enjoying going up to get into all this, wouldn't want people to think I'm not loving it ! Makes promotion an even more of an accomplishment for Adkins then to see the cash wasn't splashed! A competition should be done to see who can find the funniest most disparaging remarks about Adkins so we can all laugh about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 4 May, 2011 Share Posted 4 May, 2011 Makes promotion an even more of an accomplishment for Adkins then to see the cash wasn't splashed! A competition should be done to see who can find the funniest most disparaging remarks about Adkins so we can all laugh about it! I think Charlie Wayman has already won that honour... in another thread somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 4 May, 2011 Share Posted 4 May, 2011 I've just reread the thread and I'm glad I stuck to slagging off Cortese for his pre-season and early season "mistakes", and didn't criticise the actual appointment of Adkins. The closest I came to being critical is that I'm a little concerned about what Nige will bring if we get to the Prem, but won't worry about that til we get there, and if he's got us there I probably won't care anyway. If Adkins gets us to the Prem then I expect he'll have a squad of players who are playing for him as he surely will have earned kudos for steering us up two divisions. I get the feeling that he has the tactical knowledge to do well, providing he has the players to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfclegend Posted 4 May, 2011 Share Posted 4 May, 2011 LOL at all the idiots who posted on here saying he was carp etc. pahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 My admiration for Nigel has grown all season. In his first game (MK Dons) the team was basically the same as now, but they were dispirited, disorganised and looked hopeless. He has instilled a winning mentality, real team spirit, the ability to grind out results when we play badly and to impress with great football when it's going well. His use of the squad over the April fixture congestion was brilliant. I would say that we have 17/18 players who would call themselves 1st team regulars and being able to slot in replacements without any loss of quality has been vital. Add to that his management of the psychology of the game and we've got a fantastic asset who has been absolutely key in getting us promotion. Thank you Nigel, and well done Nicola for getting the right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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