Roger Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Both the journos on there saying that Adkins is under huge pressure from cortese and that the vibes were there from end of last season. Both saying they feel very sorry for Adkins!
itchen_dan Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Doesn't surprise me. Cortese wants the best in all fields. Adkins needs to prove himself. If he grows with the club and makes the step up, he'll stay for many more years. If we don't make any progress over the next 1 or 2 seasons, he'll be gone, unfortunately. Thats just the way football goes, and especially Southampton Football Club at the moment.
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Both the journos on there saying that Adkins is under huge pressure from cortese and that the vibes were there from end of last season. Both saying they feel very sorry for Adkins! He will be under even more pressure if/when we sign Gaston. I cannot see Cortese pulling of a transfer like that and accepting a season of struggle. I just hope NA proves himself to be one of the best English managers, and becomes the big name that Cortese so clearly craves.
Webby Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 He will be under even more pressure if/when we sign Gaston. I cannot see Cortese pulling of a transfer like that and accepting a season of struggle. I just hope NA proves himself to be one of the best English managers, and becomes the big name that Cortese so clearly craves. The other thing about pulling off a signing like Gaston is that it puts the club in a better position to attract the next level manager. I'm sure that's a factor in this type of signing. As you rightly say though, if Adkins produces the goods he'll stay.
yorkie Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Adkins has always managed to make the step up - I really do not think he will let us down ever!
SNSUN Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 The tough decision for Cortese is that if we go down this season, who better to try and get us back up than the man that led us to the Premier League in the first place. Of course if we're heading for relegation, he won't be here long anyway. If he does get the sack, we'll all be gutted, but I'd be excited to see someone brought in that could attract bigger names, although Cortese seems to be doing OK by himself based on recent events. I really hope Nigel can be a success here and keep his position for a long time to come.
TheMidfieldGeneral Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Both the journos on there saying that Adkins is under huge pressure from cortese and that the vibes were there from end of last season. Both saying they feel very sorry for Adkins! So you managed to catch the 30 seconds of coverage they gave us, too!!
VectisSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Both the journos on there saying that Adkins is under huge pressure from cortese and that the vibes were there from end of last season. Both saying they feel very sorry for Adkins! Over-hyped bull**** from so-called journos who don't know their ass from their elbow, but who like to make things up to make it sound like they know what's going on at St Mary's. Not saying NA is not under pressure, but I'm sure NC and NA have discussed the targets for the season in a rational manner. Its best not to listen to these ****s on Sky.
Gingeletiss Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Both the journos on there saying that Adkins is under huge pressure from cortese and that the vibes were there from end of last season. Both saying they feel very sorry for Adkins! Yeh right, that's why he was given a contract extension......more chance of SRL getting the chop!
Alejam Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 According to one of them, we have a knee-jerk board (Richardson, I think his name) . how come? Because NC has sacked one manager in 3 years.
ottery st mary Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 The same idiots will be picking on Chris Hughton , Big Sam , and Roy Rodgers next week..
Faz Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Because we don't play be the media pack rules, we can expect a degree of supposition and, frankly, sh1t-stirring. Not saying NA isn't under pressure, but you could say the same for 20 of the other 21 managers. I include Mancini in that.
saints_is_the_south Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 There was a 5 year plan to get to the PL, Adkins got us there in 3. Why would there have been "vibes" starting from the end of last season? He was also given a new long term contract 2 years ago. NC must be realistic enough to know that surviving and consolidating this season has to be the aim, and then we can push on from there. Hope NA gets the chance but I see no reason why he shouldn't get it.
hypochondriac Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Because we don't play be the media pack rules, we can expect a degree of supposition and, frankly, sh1t-stirring. Not saying NA isn't under pressure, but you could say the same for 20 of the other 21 managers. I include Mancini in that. Yep. No doubt in my mind this is a media conspiracy of some kind. It's obvious.
Saint Charlie Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 According to one of them, we have a knee-jerk board (Richardson, I think his name) . how come? Because NC has sacked one manager in 3 years. Yeah I saw that. They basically didn't have a clue about Saints. Foreign Owner - Trigger happy (no need to let facts get in the way).
VectisSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 but you could say the same for 20 of the other 21 managers. I include Mancini in that. Do some teams have 2 managers already?
Smirking_Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 I dont think they are clueless, anyone can see that Adkins will be under pressure, him abd NC have said they are not aiming to just stay here but be competetive, add this to the cash they are spending off and on the pitch. Of course he has to make an impact. As for end of season looking for a new manager, I cant see that tbh
ottery st mary Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Trigger happy :-) Hi Ho Silver:p or is that The Loan Ranger? Mark Hughes:)
hypochondriac Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 I dont think they are clueless, anyone can see that Adkins will be under pressure, him abd NC have said they are not aiming to just stay here but be competetive, add this to the cash they are spending off and on the pitch. Of course he has to make an impact. As for end of season looking for a new manager, I cant see that tbh Agree with your first part. I just think k that Adkins may be sacked if we are lower mid table or below.
Faz Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Do some teams have 2 managers already? Fair point. Stuck in the 80's.
CB Fry Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 There was a 5 year plan to get to the PL, Adkins got us there in 3. Why would there have been "vibes" starting from the end of last season? Because Cortese expected us to win the league, and we didn't.
Faz Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Yep. No doubt in my mind this is a media conspiracy of some kind. It's obvious. Thats clearly not what i said. Sarcasm does you no favours.
The Kraken Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 According to one of them, we have a knee-jerk board (Richardson, I think his name) . how come? Because NC has sacked one manager in 3 years. Two managers.
saint_bert Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Because Cortese expected us to win the league, and we didn't. If he expected to win the Championship at the start of last season, he is an idiot.
Matthew Le God Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 If he expected to win the Championship at the start of last season, he is an idiot. Why? We came within 1 point of winning it, so hardly an unrealistic. I very much doubt he is overly bothered about not winning the league anyway, promotion was the key goal.
Golden Balls Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 If NA does well, he'll be poached by a bigger club. If he doesn't, he'll be sacked. I'd be very surprised if he's still our manager next season.
saint_bert Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Why? We came within 1 point of winning it, so hardly unrealistic. Hoping we would win it is one thing, expecting it is another.
Webby Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 If NA does well, he'll be poached by a bigger club. If he doesn't, he'll be sacked. I'd be very surprised if he's still our manager next season. I don't believe NA would be poached by a bigger club cos if he does well, we'll be a bigger club.
CB Fry Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 If he expected to win the Championship at the start of last season, he is an idiot. Well he's an idiot then. He said precisely that in late August/early September.
Matthew Le God Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 (edited) If NA does well, he'll be poached by a bigger club. If he doesn't, he'll be sacked. I'd be very surprised if he's still our manager next season. Which club's in England do you think a) would want him b) would have a vacancy c) he would want to leave for? The number of teams is shrinking all the time, especially as it looks like he has a big budget at Saints and a very ambitious chairman investing in the academy, training ground and in the long term the stadium. Man Utd, Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool are all more attractive, but would the likes of Newcastle, Aston Villa, Everton, Sunderland, West Ham, Fulham etc etc offer more than he can get at Saints? Edited 19 August, 2012 by Matthew Le God
pap Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 There was a 5 year plan to get to the PL, Adkins got us there in 3. Why would there have been "vibes" starting from the end of last season? He was also given a new long term contract 2 years ago. NC must be realistic enough to know that surviving and consolidating this season has to be the aim, and then we can push on from there. Hope NA gets the chance but I see no reason why he shouldn't get it. Successful enterprises often have an element of internal conflict. When Nige came in, Cortese held all the cards. Adkins has had a degree of success that insulates him from an instant sacking. While Cortese technically has the power to do it, it could come at the cost of disharmony in the squad, disillusionment in the fans and negative press. Hence Nige has his shot in the Prem. He'll get his chance, but he'll need to deliver quickly to hold onto his job.
Thedelldays Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 I actually hate that show It really gives me the urge to perform physical harm on people
Saint Without a Halo Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Over-hyped bull**** from so-called journos who don't know their ass from their elbow, but who like to make things up to make it sound like they know what's going on at St Mary's. Not saying NA is not under pressure, but I'm sure NC and NA have discussed the targets for the season in a rational manner. Its best not to listen to these ****s on Sky. This! We are now in the spot light all sorts of crap will be made up about us! We need to be very careful about what we believe!
Wade Garrett Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Who gives a toss what a load of ill-informed hacks think?
CB Fry Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Who gives a toss what a load of ill-informed hacks think? Just wait for the next time there's a positive article. See how quickly its posted up on here.
Wade Garrett Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Just wait for the next time there's a positive article. See how quickly its posted up on here. I was talking in the context of the tv programme. They are full of their self-importance and spout unfounded drivel every Sunday morning.
VectisSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 I actually hate that show It really gives me the urge to perform physical harm on people This. Woolnough is a complete arse, at least when Jimmy Hill presented you felt there was someone who had played the game and been involved in football clubs who had some idea what he was talking about. Nowadays, a load of 3rd rate hacks who spout rubbish week after week and who all have their little agendas.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 (edited) Why does ANYONE take any notice of what some no mark journalist`s have to say...most of the ****e the spout is mad up of making 2 + 2 = 5.. They are desperate to sell the rags the represent and sensationalise to try to do just that. The opinions they spout are no more credible than anyone's,just because they write crap for fleet street they think their word is the truth. Edited 19 August, 2012 by ALWAYS_SFC
ozzmeister Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Newcastle did the same with a good but inexperienced manager in hughton. They've done well (although with our ex manager)
70's Mike Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Get use to this talk from Journos. basically the Club gives all the media short shift, hence why Merdian came from Reading or Fratton last week but talking about Saints. They do not like NC and will stir the Sh*t
Thedelldays Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 Shaun custis is easily one of the biggest ******s in the profession
sotonswan Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 This. Woolnough is a complete arse, at least when Jimmy Hill presented you felt there was someone who had played the game and been involved in football clubs who had some idea what he was talking about. Nowadays, a load of 3rd rate hacks who spout rubbish week after week and who all have their little agendas. Agree 100% with you there. I came back to SKY last year after about 7 years away and couldn't believe how dreary and top-6 obsessed this program had become. Jimmy Hill could chair a proper fooball conversation, but the program now is just a mutual log-rolling exercise. Dull in the extreme. You won't hear about Saints again for weeks. Even when they discuss Man City next week, you'll struggle to tell who they played today.
Mustapha Fag Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 i was told midweek by a BBC journalist to put money on Adkins being first prem manager sacked this season, apparently not wanted now. True or False i have no idea
dvaughanwilliams Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 i was told midweek by a BBC journalist to put money on Adkins being first prem manager sacked this season, apparently not wanted now. True or False i have no idea http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/next-manager-to-leave-post The bookies have heard the same thing. Adkins currently favourite to be first manager shown the door.
aintforever Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 It is ****ing crazy that Adkins is favourite to lose his job.
SFC Forever Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 If we finish second again. Adkins needs the chop. If we were to finish second I would accept that for this season.
Leicestersaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Posted 19 August, 2012 If Cortese were to get rid of Adkins i would regard him as an incompetent idiot - Adkins is just what we need at our Club.
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