Spades Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Im probably (hopefully) extremely wrong, and i know il be abused for mentioning it on the evening of our promotion party... but watching Nigels interview on saints player, without promt he starts talking about 'good things coming to an end, and how it will be a sad day when he leaves, and that he hopes its done in the right way' Correct me if im wrong, but surely a premier league promotion winning manager shouldn't be talking about that stuff?mwhy the bloody hell is he? With 2 promotions in 2 seasons, the man is an absolute hero. Smeone reassure me im reading into this the wrong way?
View From The Top Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 He was simply being honest. All things come to an end.
L1Minus10 Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 He's talking about somewhen down the line..... it's almost as sure as death and taxes - if you are a manager then one day you'll get the bullet. Guard down and emotional... moving on, nothing to see here. Or perhaps he's got the England job
Legod Third Coming Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Yep, Guardiola already lined up. Thanks for everything Nigel.
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Reminds me of Billy Davies. Gets Derby promoted, starts the post-match interview at Wembley with 'the only inevitability in life is death'.
RobM Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 He was emotional and rambling, it was just nice to hear him speak about himself for a change. He isn't going anywhere, why would he?! He was just being honest about his time with us.
St.Jeweller Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 No they don't. Has NA already been appointed then
RobM Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Has NA already been appointed then Don't be daft, they gone all-out and appointed these two Dutch fella's you see, who have promised Barca fans they will bring Southampton-style football...
Noodles34 Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Yep, Guardiola already lined up. Thanks for everything Nigel. this, time to move on with people that know how to take uis to the next level
Leslie Charteris Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I can see it now, Saints lose two in a row next season and NA wakes up to find a horse's head in the bed next to him and decides it might be time to look for another job.
miserableoldgit Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Im probably (hopefully) extremely wrong, and i know il be abused for mentioning it on the evening of our promotion party... but watching Nigels interview on saints player, without promt he starts talking about 'good things coming to an end, and how it will be a sad day when he leaves, and that he hopes its done in the right way' Correct me if im wrong, but surely a premier league promotion winning manager shouldn't be talking about that stuff?mwhy the bloody hell is he? With 2 promotions in 2 seasons, the man is an absolute hero. Smeone reassure me im reading into this the wrong way? I can reassure you that you are reading into this the wrong way. O.K?
Saintandy666 Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 He's got 2 or 3 more years at Saints before he gets to move on to another bigger prem club. And in that time, he needs to get us into a solid premier club.
Spades Posted 28 April, 2012 Author Posted 28 April, 2012 I can reassure you that you are reading into this the wrong way. O.K? Thank you, i can rest easy
StUrrock Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 There's definitely something in it. On the bright side I guess it says a lot for the club's ambition that our best manager in years might not make the grade ... I hope Nigel gets the chance but fear that sooner rather than later we may be getting a name manager to persuade the best players to come here.
miserableoldgit Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Thank you, i can rest easy "We Aim to Please"
Supersubpuckett Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 There's definitely something in it. On the bright side I guess it says a lot for the club's ambition that our best manager in years might not make the grade ... I hope Nigel gets the chance but fear that sooner rather than later we may be getting a name manager to persuade the best players to come here. agree - was a weird thing to say in the context of what he'd just achieved. also the handshake between him and NC looked fairly cold. But i hope to hell he's given a chance next season.
Armchair Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 agree - was a weird thing to say in the context of what he'd just achieved. also the handshake between him and NC looked fairly cold. But i hope to hell he's given a chance next season. This
Leslie Charteris Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I think he had just realised what a task he'll have keeping his win percentage up next season. He has, as he said, a long term contract, but perhaps there is a clause in it which NC can use to get him out if the percentage drops below a given level.
St Chalet Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 He is looking to the future, nothing to see here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17881401
Saint in Paradise Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 agree - was a weird thing to say in the context of what he'd just achieved. also the handshake between him and NC looked fairly cold. But i hope to hell he's given a chance next season. Did you really have to post that? I was all happy until I read that.
Frank's cousin Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 We can speculate all we like... it could be that Adkins was given teh job of getting us up ... and he's doesn't earier than expected, and that there was always the intention of some change... but I dont think thats the case and certainly believe it would be a huge mistake to make a change now... either that or the Don expected the title so second is failure and the horse's head:scared:
Saint-Armstrong Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Picture of said "cold handshake" - not sure I see it:
Crab Lungs Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I've just watched and listened to all the Adkins interviews from today. He's very emotional and this is perhaps one of the very few times he's cracked, especially in the BBC one. He gives no indication there, neither does he mention anything on Solent. It's only on SaintsPlayer where he mentions that things always come to an end etc. I'm not sure if it means anything, tbh. That said, I'm bloody praying he's here for the long-term and there is nothing in it.
Wildgoose Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I think the short handshake was not cold but more like a knowing "job done!"
stev2001 Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Picture of said "cold handshake" - not sure I see it: Hope we see this many more times in the future
Frank's cousin Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 ... let be honest, its not as if we have won anything - If its not all hugs and massive grins from NC, its because for him this is only a step in the plan... its teh beginning not the end. Step completed, lets move on to the next one. Although I am sure that he is very pleased
Viking Warrior Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 The original poster is trying to spoil the day what a ***** . Sorry I have just seen this tread and a little worse for wear . The club is one united family . Nige is not going anywhere
Saint Without a Halo Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 He's talking about somewhen down the line..... it's almost as sure as death and taxes - if you are a manager then one day you'll get the bullet. Guard down and emotional... moving on, nothing to see here. Or perhaps he's got the England job He is negotiating his new deal
Pat from Poole Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I think there's more chance of Cortese leaving before Adkins.
Saint Without a Halo Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 OK so moaning that we might blow it and not go up is no longer possible, so lets start to worry about something else! Nigel confirmed it is not his intention to go anywhere for a few years and that we must keep winning to keep his job (nothing new there this is football) Now enjoy the day promotions like this do not come every day (trust me I know in over 40 years supporting the Saints) so enjoy it while it is here and now!
del boy Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I must admit I saw it that way as well - before reading anything on here. The handshake was a bit formal compared to all the hugs and backslapping elsewhere and the comments about leaving were ...just amazing - why would you mention it on a day like this?!
benjii Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I know for a fact he's being replaced by Paul Hart.
hoozonside10 Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 He's a big Liverpool fan, Dalglishs position looks rocky..... Nah, not tonight!!!!
Dr Who? Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 You could not make stuff up on here. The greatest day for decades and some still try and find a negative. Why oh why would he leave, or we get rid of him! Bring on next season with the same management and owner!
Spades Posted 28 April, 2012 Author Posted 28 April, 2012 The original poster is trying to spoil the day what a ***** . Sorry I have just seen this tread and a little worse for wear . The club is one united family . Nige is not going anywhere Spoil the day? Your joking? Having supported saints all my life, i am one of Adkins biggest fans, i bloody love the bloke. I just saw his interview and wondered what others thought, no harm in that! Your clearly the ****** if you need to spend your time celebrating by trying to cause conflict!
Dalek2003 Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 There's definitely something in it. On the bright side I guess it says a lot for the club's ambition that our best manager in years might not make the grade ... I hope Nigel gets the chance but fear that sooner rather than later we may be getting a name manager to persuade the best players to come here. Hoddle ?
La BoIS Saint Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Rumour in the pub was that the **** Cortese will sack NA before the start of the season. Can't really see it but would have said the same about Pardew.
st.sj Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Spoil the day? Your joking? Having supported saints all my life, i am one of Adkins biggest fans, i bloody love the bloke. I just saw his interview and wondered what others thought, no harm in that! Your clearly the ****** if you need to spend your time celebrating by trying to cause conflict! I wondered the same thing, also something between Cortese and Adkins didnt look right. Didnt post because could imagine my thoughts being taken the wrong way. Interesting that a few other people noticed it. Sincerely hope there is not a problem as Adkins is a brilliant manager and would really hate to see him go. When he said if he went he hoped it would be done in the right way he wasnt talking about himself as he knows he would leave in the right way. It sounded a bit like a marker to Cortese..... strange
hypochondriac Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Rumour in the pub was that the **** Cortese will sack NA before the start of the season. Can't really see it but would have said the same about Pardew. Not really the time or place to be talking about this is it.
Dr Who? Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Not really the time or place to be talking about this is it. Agreed, let's enjoy the summer! I hope he gets a crack at top flight management!
S-Clarke Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Silly thread, he's clearly here for the long-term as it's down to him that we're here.
Dr Who? Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17881401 Well I don't think this sounds like he is off?
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I don't want to put a dampener on today but yeah I did find it strange too, but I've seen three or four interviews with him today and they were all quite different, so I suppose the emotion got to him, as has been said earlier. BBC was obvious emotion, Sky was then back to normal, SaintsPlayer and Solent (same thing) he was quite reserved, spoke of his long term contract! The handshake? Yes, it could have looked better, but maybe Nige is tired. I think I would be after a season like this!
CB Fry Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 I don't want to put a dampener on today but yeah I did find it strange too, but I've seen three or four interviews with him today and they were all quite different, so I suppose the emotion got to him, as has been said earlier. BBC was obvious emotion, Sky was then back to normal, SaintsPlayer and Solent (same thing) he was quite reserved, spoke of his long term contract! The handshake? Yes, it could have looked better, but maybe Nige is tired. I think I would be after a season like this! It was a bit odd to talk about "parting of the ways" today and to go on to go through his resume like he did. Sure it's nothing but still odd.
S-Clarke Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Knowing what Cortese is like, he'd have seen this season as a failure as we didn't win it!
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 April, 2012 Posted 28 April, 2012 Well whatever doubt I had has gone, having just seen the Football League Show. Smile on his face was amazing.
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