Frank's cousin Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Brilliant! For me the key is that we have for the first time in many years, a TEAM, not just a bunch of footballers wearing the same shirt. The players have helped supported each other, squad players have come in and covered well when individual form has dipped. The team spirit has been magnificent and for that Nigel Adkins and the coaches deserve the credit. Even so, this would not have been possible but for the shrewd judgement and courage of Nicola Cortese in changing managers at such a crucial stage of the season. And for him - thanks to Markus for his vision and enthusiasm; and to his family for their continuing commitment and belief. In 5 minutes or so, Norwich could seal a second successive promotion with the core of a team that has stayed together for a couple of seasons. We weren't that far away from them in quality last season, so there's good reason to believe we can do the same. It'd be great to do it the same way and in the same place too! And well done Norwich! THIS! I suspect that is the main reason why Pards had to go... whetehr it was just with NC or with oe or two players, we were not fully united as a TEAM. That has been vital during what has been a really busty period of catch up with the games in hand - the unity of the squad, no whingers or moaners, just good pros who came in whne they got their chance and have delivered. And NIge has to take a huge amount of credit for that. 85 pints in 40 games since he took over (including the MK dons defeat), thats an avergae of over 2 pts a game, and we have conceded only 12 at home all season... the last 15 games have been incredible considering how many were away from home etc. Fantastic spirit, unity, and support have made this a cracking result and a deserved one. Forget all thsoe who snipe about us having the resources... you still have to do the business, the pressure is higher, and others are extra motivated to bring you down to earth... that makes the whole thing more difficult - Seagulls had no pressure and no expectation, so arguably an easier situation, but well to them anyway. Hudders, have had a fantastic run, but as we have suffered in the past, simply a few too many draws in that run, where as we lost 2 in ours but more wins... the nature of the 3 points. What a day, what a seaosn, what a club, - congrats to Nige, the players NC and Markus looking down, bet he had his scarf on and camera out yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Yep. http://twitter.com/#!/jordansibley New signing lined up? Can't think what else it could be? Reckon it's season ticket prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Is it a co-incidence that our cracking run and the development of the Team spirit came about after Puncheon went out on loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Just brilliant. Fantastic week to be a Saints fan. Completely unable to get on the match thread yesterday as despite fixing my router, the Saints Forum server just would not let me in all game. Listened on justintv instead and went to bed delighted at 2am. Full day at work today and still smiling!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Oh good grief can somone who follows him tweet him back and ask if its a good thing or a bad Big Big thing please - sorry still can't get th epessimistic side of being a Saints supporter off my back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Reckon it's season ticket priceswould that really be big, big news? - double big? - surely just 'news' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 3 May, 2011 Share Posted 3 May, 2011 Thank you Markus; thank you Nicola; thank you Nigel & the coaching staff & thank you to the players who have been excellent since Nige arrived. Absolutely buzzing at the moment and can happily go on holiday at the end of may not giving a flying f**k about what's going on in the play-offs. To go from 22nd to 2nd & auto promotion is brilliant! This for me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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