Chewy Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 As angry as I am, thought I'd rather focus on thanking NA for everything he has done for this club since taking over. After years of misery, he brought footballing success and happiness to so many of us. I wish him the best of luck and a successful career. Gutted it won't be with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 As angry as I am, thought I'd rather focus on thanking NA for everything he has done for this club since taking over. After years of misery, he brought footballing success and happiness to so many of us. I wish him the best of luck and a successful career. Gutted it won't be with us. This, to a tee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Amen. Good luck to him in whatever he may now do. He has improved his standing in English football no end, and will have offers galore. I say it now - he will be a successful manager and deserves success. Good luck Nigel and many, many thanks for what you've achieved here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanh Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Agreed. Best manager we've had for years. Thanks for the promotions Nigel, you'll get another job and another crack at the Prem enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinR Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 A true Saint.. up there with Markus and MLT IMO. Never be forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Achieved almost Football manager stats. Fantastic manager & still amazed he's gone. The game has gone mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Good luck Nigel thanks for everything and good luck to the new manager and hope he does well.guy on sky reckons he is a good appointment. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Unbelievable, can't wait for him to come back to St Mary's with whoever he takes to the Champions' League in the next 5 years. Let's hope it won't have to be a Cup match. Thanks Nigel, you've been fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Good luck to you Nigel for the future, many thanks for what you have done for us, Sevvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints4Prem Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Thanks Nigel for all you have done I was one who had faith in NC but can't believe he can be that stupid. I hope you get a good job soon and show NC what he is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillyflo Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I hope he reads this forum, if he does I would just like to say: Nigel, You have taken us so far, and will always be in the hearts of Saints fans, you have and would have continued to have our full support whether we were relegated, stayed up, whatever. Please, please know that we will never forget what you have done for us and think that your sacking is an absolute disgrace.... Best of luck Nige, you certainly won't have any trouble getting a new club. Lilly xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Cracking manager. I have no doubt he'll get a good job pronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 What a ****ing joke. Hope he gets a much better job, deserves far better than how your club has treated you. MLT has been right all along. Luke Shaw will be gone soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 [h=1]The Guy in the Glass [/h]by Dale Wimbrow, © 1934 When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf, And the world makes you King for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife, Who judgement upon you must pass. The feller whose verdict counts most in your life Is the guy staring back from the glass. He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest, For he's with you clear up to the end, And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the guy in the glass is your friend. You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum, And think you're a wonderful guy, But the man in the glass says you're only a bum If you can't look him straight in the eye. You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years, And get pats on the back as you pass, But your final reward will be heartaches and tears If you've cheated the guy in the glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Huge thanks. You can be very proud of what you have done for Saints. I suspect you will be managing a Premiership club next season and that you will not have to face Saints - downhill for us now, I suspect. I am disgusted with Saints and look forward to its sale or change of control to a more decent regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Coat Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 This is suicide we will get relegated now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Anyone know how to contact Nigel Adkins, I want to write and thank him for everything he has done for our club. Shocked & disgusted by Cortese. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillyflo Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Anyone know how to contact Nigel Adkins, I want to write and thank him for everything he has done for our club. Shocked & disgusted by Cortese. :-( This... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintchrissy Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Absolutely gutted, good luck in what ever you do, thank you for your excellent service and back to back promotions, that will not be forgotton, I am sure that he will be picked up by someone - oh the irony if he goes to Blackpool and they go up and we go down. However, in true Nigel style that will be my last moan on the subject and get on with what the new guy has to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Good luck with your future, Nigel and heartfelt thanks for all you've done for us. The football I saw during your time here has been the most exciting and enjoyable in all my years of watching Saints. You've been a thouroughly decent and honest bloke and an inspiration to all who have known you. Whereas Cortese will attempt to justify this new manager as better able to take us to the next level, I firmly believe that sometime in the future you will be the manager who takes another club further than we will ever go. Our loss will be somebody else's gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 a saints legend IMO....thought you were out of your depth in the prem earlier on this season..but you were turning it around thank you for some of the best few years I have had supporting saints. last season was incredible...i saw 2 promotion days live in 12 months....thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgnorthSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 As angry as I am, thought I'd rather focus on thanking NA for everything he has done for this club since taking over. After years of misery, he brought footballing success and happiness to so many of us. I wish him the best of luck and a successful career. Gutted it won't be with us. I am ashamed that the club I have supported all my life treat you like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Our most successful in... how long? It has been a pleasure watching Saints under your management Nigel. Very sad to see you go. One Nigel Adkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coca Cola Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Thankyou Nigel, you have given me a wonderful 2 1/2 years supporting Southampton, you are a true legend in my eyes abnd I wish i could personaly thank you for everything you have given this club. You didnt deserve this and I hope you show Cortese what a massive mistake he has made in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double1 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Thank you Nigel. You have given us so much pleasure these last few seasons with some fantastic football played in the right way. Really gutted to see you go and I hope you get a new club soon. You will always be in our hearts. ONE NIGEL ADKINS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Victim of his own success. Had we not got promoted and we were in and around the play offs this year, Cortese would be saying what a grand job he's doing. Good luck Saint Nige, forever in our hearts - will get a rapturous welcome whenever he returns to St Marys with whatever team is lucky enough to have him next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Well done Nigel Adkins and staff. Thank you for some wonderful years.. Good luck in the future.. Will always be warmly received by me and nearly all the fans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Wont be out of work long, and a genuine future candidate for England manager who might win something. Thanks Nige, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 18 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Wont be out of work long, and a genuine future candidate for England manager who might win something. Seriously alps, that's the only thing that's made me smile today. Not even a hint of irony ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
los_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 A Saints legend indeed. We won't forget back to back promotions in a hurry. Or any of these: Together as one. On the bus. Passing the FOOTball. And of course: AOC's skeletal body. Good luck Nige. Sincerely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I hope Nigel finds a new job quickly & I am sure he will do well I have really enjoyed watching the Saints whilst he has been in & freely admit I was in the Nigel who camp & gutted when Pards got sacked it is weird that the last 2 managers I have been very sorry to see them go. All the best to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1956 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Yes victim of his own success, I for one have certainly enjoyed the ride over the past 2 1/2 years, quality entertaining football, good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsAddict Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 To paraphrase a great man, we love the bones of Nigel Adkins. Good luck to him, I'm sure he will get another job as soon as he wants one and hope he is back at St Marys soon so we can give him our thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I think Nigel needs to be added to the Saints Web banner at the top of the page. For what he has achieved here he will always be a legend at this football club in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Thanks for resurrecting our club Nigel. Will look forward to him returning to SMS in charge of another team so we can give him a hero's welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Good luck Nigel and thank you for getting us promoted two years in succession. Thank you, too, for bringing some of the younger players through and for the style of football we have played. I am sorry you have been treated so badly by Cortese and I hope you continue to have a successful career elsewhere. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I would honestly love to meet Nigel, shake his hand and thank him for 3 wonderful years. He is up there with the very best of Saints managers and will always be respected and missed by me. Ted Bates, Lawrie McMenemy, Gordon Strachan and Nigel Adkins. All managers who have done us proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Legend This, Nigel a true legend , Blackpool or Leeds maybe? Whoever will get a great manager, much as I miss WGS interviews I'll miss your upbeat interviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 This is like going out with a great girl, but then her dad decides its not meant to be and sends her away. Who's going to **** me off now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Legend. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Just 2 words needed.. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 So long, Nigel, and thanks for everything. I suspect you will go on to achieve better things, within a more understanding management structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 My happiest time of supporting Saints has been under him. Nothing else needs to be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I hope you pass us if/when we go down and you win promotion with your new club. It would be the least you deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Nothing but praise for the fella. The guy is a modern-day managerial legend for what he's achieved. I loved his positive enthusiasm over everything. He was very bright, was a very quick learner and quite obviously a very good manager. Whoever gets him next will have a gem, and we will be worse off for it. He didn't deserve to go in this way, he really didn't. If we wanted to really change then we should have done it in the summer, or waited a year. He's grown into this premier league, and so has our squad. I've easily had the most enjoyable 3 years in my football supporting life-time under this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 There's only one Nigel Adkins. Would be welcomed back any day with open arms for being a key part in the best period of supporting saints in the modern era. Good luck as he deserves backing on a level of Wenger and should have been given it from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 TOGETHER AS ONE!! We have been for the last three years, thanks to Nigel Adkins. Truly inspirational man who conducted himself with honour, dignity and humility throughout and totally embodied the Spirit of Southampton. Sadly our chairman doesn't seem to share those qualities. I fear this club has lost a large part of its soul with his departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Really sad to see him go, he got us where we wanted to be in 2 seasons and looked to have turned a corner after our bad start. Great manager, and can see him achieving more than Saints will. Shame we will probably never see him charge of Saints again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Thank you Mr Adkins. Thank you for all you achieved, for your honesty integrity. Thank you for the way you made my boys feel so welcome when they were mascots at the Stoke away game. Good luck to you Sir & may you come back to St Mary's & prove to Mr Cortese just how good you really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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