Dynamo Naive Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Take a look at this board today - the number of threads, the over emotive BS - its getting a bit pathetic frankly.... ********, if you can't get emotional about football what's the point of supporting a team? We have always had a reputation for being a classy, friendly club that did things the right way. Today we look like we have joined the crazy circus of modern football and waved goodbye to the last traces of the "old Southampton". Adkins has done a fantastic job here, he was learning fast about life in the PL and gradually turning things around, and he has been treated shabbily. He, and we as fans, deserve better from the club. NC has proven once and for all today that he doesn't give a flying f**k what the fanbase thinks.
charlie saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Probably. Sickening though, isn't it? I hate football these days. A dirty sport. I totally agree. From now on I'm sticking to following the cycling. *serious face* What's that?
The9 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 FFS what bunch of over emotive drama queens - did you lot all cry in public when Diana died - publically emoting in collective national grief? Adkins was great, did great and did his job - we are proud of him for sure, but the reaction on here today is commical... Welcome Vegard - hope you do well fo us lad. Actually no, because I couldn't give a shiny sh01te if she was alive or not and it didn't affect my life in any way. This however, this impacts on what I do most weekends, and right now I am tangibly disillusioned with the whole charade.
buctootim Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I'm sure I read somewhere that our new coach/manager said we won't need to sign any players during the window. Did I dream that? Didnt take long for him to get overruled...
S-Clarke Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I generally look out for your posts. A sensible guy with a balanced view and an understanding of the realities of life today. Have to say you've lost it today. I suggest you don't review your posts from today tomorrow. ;-) It's hard to have a balanced view today to be honest. Just feel we've gone about everything the wrong way.
Norm Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 ********, if you can't get emotional about football what's the point of supporting a team? We have always had a reputation for being a classy, friendly club that did things the right way. Today we look like we have joined the crazy circus of modern football and waved goodbye to the last traces of the "old Southampton". Adkins has done a fantastic job here, he was learning fast about life in the PL and gradually turning things around, and he has been treated shabbily. He, and we as fans, deserve better from the club. NC has proven once and for all today that he doesn't give a flying f**k what the fanbase thinks. To be honest, I think we knew this before today's announcement re NA.
Professor Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Great news about the signing. Welcome to Southampton, Vegard, I hope you do as well as your Scandinavian predecessor, Michael Svensson of Sweden. Whilst its very sad for Nigel Adkins that he should have gone just as you have come in, it does mean there's more chance of you getting a start in the team, which has not been the case with some of the club's previous signings, who have mostly been used to warm the bench.
harvey Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Take a look at this board today - the number of threads, the over emotive BS - its getting a bit pathetic frankly.... Always thought you were a bit of a boring windbag tbh FC, but today you've got it spot on!.
Saint Scott Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Southampton FC @officialsaints Southampton Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Norwegian international defender Vegard Forren. More to follow. #saintsfc Finally official.
Saint J 77 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 He's mates with Mourinho and some commentators reckon he will in time manage Real Madrid or Man U. Sounding a little better. sorry ignore me, edited cause I'm annoyed.
S-Clarke Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 They don't half drag their feet on official announcements don't they. Looks a good player to be fair, but it does make you wonder who actually signed him.
charlie saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 "We always had a reputation for..." ********. We always had a reputation for playing Association Football while wearing red and white stripes somewhere within the boundaries of the City of Southampton, is about all you can say... Or, if you insist on taking a more romantic, melodramatic view of things: this kind of upset and drama - banishing the hero, forces of evil appearing to prevail, etc etc - you should be as happy as Larry today - because the dictates of narrative structure mean that something or someone will save the day (but not until the last minute. Now... has anyone got Roy Race's phone number?
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Where did the picture come from? Norweigen press.
Sour Mash Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Think it's safe to say this wasn't an "Adkins signing".
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 @officialsaints: Vegard Forren signs for Southampton from FK Molde on a three-and-a-half-year contract: http://t.co/GfNAh4yL #saintsfc http://t.co/WrqvriKu
Roger Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Actually no, because I couldn't give a shiny sh01te if she was alive or not and it didn't affect my life in any way. This however, this impacts on what I do most weekends, and right now I am tangibly disillusioned with the whole charade. The9 we agree very well put.
S-Clarke Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 It just doesn't look right, at all. Does it?
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 It just doesn't look right, at all. Does it? The snow on the pitch does look a little worrying I agree...
musesaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Who are these strange people holding one of our shirts? Have I missed something?
Dynamo Naive Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 "We always had a reputation for..." ********. We always had a reputation for playing Association Football while wearing red and white stripes somewhere within the boundaries of the City of Southampton, is about all you can say... Or, if you insist on taking a more romantic, melodramatic view of things: this kind of upset and drama - banishing the hero, forces of evil appearing to prevail, etc etc - you should be as happy as Larry today - because the dictates of narrative structure mean that something or someone will save the day (but not until the last minute. Now... has anyone got Roy Race's phone number? Not being melodramatic and not saying Cortese is evil - just a ruthless b*****d. And narrative structure is for works of fiction whereas this is real life, and I don't think MP will save the day so much as get us relegated to the Championship. Is it romantic and melodramatic to expect NA to be given the chance to at least finish one season in the PL. He was clearly showing signs that he and the team were getting to grips with the division, and I think he deserved a chance based on everything he has achieved at Saints to date.
Leicestersaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 All rather an anticlimax. Welcome Vegard but note there is no loyalty here at Saints any more at least where the Chairman is concerned.
Saint Scott Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 It just doesn't look right, at all. Does it? Much better...
Pilchards Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I hope that Forren realises that the word B I T C H (written on his shirt) has a different meaning to us than it does in Norway?
hypochondriac Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I hope that Forren realises that the word B I T C H (written on his shirt) has a different meaning to us than it does in Norway? Fitch?
Fan In The Stand Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 They both are. One's Norwegian and the other's Argentinian.
yorkiesaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Much better... Doesn't even look like one of our shirts!
pingwing Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 The original looks like it has been photoshopped to take Adkins out in the first place...
Shroppie Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 It just doesn't look right, at all. Does it? Particularly the shirt.
shirleysfc Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Southampton FC @officialsaints Southampton Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Norwegian international defender Vegard Forren. More to follow. #saintsfc Finally official. More to follow? Does that mean players...
Saint Scott Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 More to follow? Does that mean players... I doubt it. It was just the announcement before they tweeted he'd signed a three and a half year deal and the link to the story on the OS.
Matthew Le God Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 More to follow? Does that mean players... It means a video interview and article about the interview will go on the OS and Saints Player later today.
VectisSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Er... Which one is Forren? Both of them...:-)
VectisSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 He's an ugly c**nt isn't he? Thats how CBs should be, ugly mean bar stewards.
Red Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 The snow on the pitch does look a little worrying I agree... Brilliant - made me laugh and puts today in to some sort of context!
'dover Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Sleeveless shirt on a snowy day, thats how a CB should be. Should have no probs in a midweek FA Cup 3rd round replay away at Morecambe.
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Feel sorry for the lad normally we create a huge howha on a new signing with fancy pics etc Apart from this thread he flew in under the radar
monkadill Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 after the Chelsea game Nigel was asked about bringing in a defender and his answer was "your asking the wrong man", i wonder if Nigel fell out with Cortesse and it is obvious who signed this play, not Nige and not the new manger..
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 When Forren heard about Adkins he said "Norway"
Tor Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 First of all, it seems strange for somebody not following Soton that you need to change management when things are looking "better than it could be". Shame, if you do a good job, future has to wait. Having said that, I truly believe you should be happier than you seem about this signing. I do not support Southampton. Liverpool, in fact, but I am from Molde and almost never misses a match they play. Forren is not a big guy (compared to Hangeland), he is not too fast (compared to Welbeck), not too ugly (compared to Rooney), but he is a top class defender - style-wise close to Agger (left footed, moderne style, calm with the ball, tough when needed - most of all, breaks the attack before it becomes dangerous). Make up your own opinion. Hangeland is rated Norway top defender (and captain of the national team), but I would not be surprised if his partner in CB national team has a better carreer. Best. T
alehouseboys Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Having said that, I truly believe you should be happier than you seem about this signing. Tor, you'll just have to excuse us, normally we would be bigging up a new signing but today? Well, suddenly losing a good manager has overshadowed the (long drawn-out) arrival of Mr Forren. We're probably all looking forward to seeing him out on the pitch in a game or two and hope he lives up to your praise but unfortunately there's only one talking point today for most.
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