ALWAYS_SFC Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Southampton Saints @SaintsRumours I understand Mauricio Pochettino is to be brought in as a defensive coach and not to replace Adkins #saintsfc Expand Reply Retweet Favorite
darren2 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Just heard this too!! WTD is going on???????? 2 losses in 10 or 12 or something..........
darren2 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Ive been told by someone Adkins has gone?????????
exit2 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 not confirmed yet but all over twitter might be crap
Nutwood2 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 This has to be a complete joke. It is unbelievable. Has to be one of those 'where you when?' moments.
Doctoroncall Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 its offical! What that Adkins has gone or the other coach is the new defensive coach?
Minty Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 officialsaints: "Southampton Football Club has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as First Team Manager having relieved Nigel Adkins of his duties. #saintsfc"
Portland Wilfred Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Absolutely crazy. I despair of the game, I really do.
Saint Charlie Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Worst decision I have ever seen at Saints.
Sheaf Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Nicola you are an idiot. A grade 1, prize pillock. Utterly ridiculous thing to do just as things were really looking up. Bye by PL. Was fun while it lasted.
waterlooville saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Madness. Just can't believe it. Thanks to NA for all his great work
isleowightsaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 In absolute shock, worst decision the clubs ever made.
gaz Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Southampton Football Club has this morning appointed Mauricio Pochettino as First Team Manager, having relieved Nigel Adkins of his managerial duties. Forty year old Pochettino has earned a reputation as one of the most talented young coaches in European football thanks to an impressive spell in La Liga with Espanyol. The Argentine was widely linked with a future role at one of Spain’s top clubs, but having left Espanyol in November now joins Southampton to continue his top-flight managerial career. Pochettino will take charge of training on Saturday ahead of his first game as Southampton First Team Manager on Monday evening (21st December) against Everton in the Barclays Premier League. The Club would like to thank Nigel Adkins for his service over the past three seasons, and wish him well for the future. Executive Chairman, Nicola Cortese said: “This decision has been made with the long-term ambitions of Southampton Football Club in mind. Whilst we acknowledge the contribution Nigel has made during the past two years, for the Club to progress and achieve our long-term targets a change was needed. “Mauricio is a well-respected coach of substantial quality who has gained a reputation as an astute tactician and excellent man manager. I have every confidence that he will inspire our talented squad of players to perform at the highest possible level. “He also shares my belief that the most successful clubs are built by nurturing young players through a development system that provides a clear path to the First Team, thereby creating a culture that keeps them at the Club for the long term. This is an approach he has employed with great success in the past and I look forward to him bringing that experience and expertise to Southampton.” Southampton First Team Manager, Mauricio Pochettino added: “This is the kind of opportunity that any coach would relish. Southampton is a club with great heritage, and an even more exciting future. There is a clear vision to take the Club to a new era of sustained success in the Premier League, and beyond, which I’m delighted to be part of.” http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/new-first-team-manager-appointed-606668.aspx
Tom8558 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 So back in the Championship next season. This is insane
lifeintheslowlane Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Huge huge mistake! Absolutely GUTTED.
isleowightsaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Seems the players weren't very aware either....
Gambol2K9 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Disgraceful decision. What a joke. What will that say for Cortese if we now go down.
broncoboy Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 In absolute shock, worst decision the clubs ever made. Could well be the worst decision. The new manager has no knowledge of English football. This decision is a disgrace. NA will go on to bigger and better things now. Glad he got the draw at Chelsea shows the world the true nastiness and stupidity of the decision.
Stepgar Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I wonder what this means for our transfer policy moving forward??
JustMike Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Joke decision! Do ****ed off with this. Unfair on New guy as well.
Saint since 66 Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Has Cortese confused the joker of a new manager with somebody else? Totally crass decision. I was still buzzing after Chelsea and now its all gone to pieces
Shroppie Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Disgraceful act of a power-mad chairman. Suspect he wants Saints to be an an Italian club and didn't think NA ws a big enough draw.
SAFE_SAINT Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Ruined my weekend- so sad! We all love you Nige
Shroppie Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 We've lost a brilliant charismatic, intelligent manager who understands the English game for someone sacked with his team bottom of the league with 9 points from 13 games. Lunacy. Nigel: you don't deserve this. Thanks for everything. Saints legend.
Window Cleaner Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Has Cortese confused the joker of a new manager with somebody else? Totally crass decision. I was still buzzing after Chelsea and now its all gone to pieces Pochettino was a good player at PSG, much loved by the fans.
Shroppie Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Pochettino was a good player at PSG, much loved by the fans. But with negligible management experience, and none in England.
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 @GraemeBailey: We heard about Pochettino replacing Adkins days ago, decision made before Chelsea match. Bemusing appointment.
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