saints_is_the_south Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 OK so it isn't going to achieve anything or change the fact Adkins has gone, but as a set of supporters surely we have to make our voices heard. Before, during and after the game.
Griffo Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 100%. Cortese needs to know he can't do stuff like this without consequences.
brightspark Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 We need something visual. Someone on another thread posted an idea of a mass walk out. So when the ref starts the game, everyone leaves their seats and heads underneath the terraces. That would say something. Return after 5 minutes or so.
Didcot Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Mass walk out just as Cortese takes his seat
Tomobz Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I think it's about time fans started letting chairmen know that they can't just do what they want. Football clubs are big business but they are only big business because of the loyal supporters, you can't mess around constantly and it just be ok
pingwing Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Other than singing Adkins name all game nothing is going to help (other than just not going). Lads wip about to buy the club.
Bourne Valley Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Turn your backs once the game starts and then walk out and don't come back!
Scummer Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Grow up people. I'm as shocked as anyone by this but we need to get behind the team and the new manager.
SaintsAddict Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Think we should make the most of a TV game to show everyone watching what we thought of Nigel, 90mins of singing his name. After that though we have to get behind the team and the new manager or the negativity could end up with bad results and potentially relegation.
Colinjb Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I understand the emotion, I want to protest, but it will only be counterproductive.
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Grow up people. I'm as shocked as anyone by this but we need to get behind the team and the new manager. Sadly, as a breed, football fans are prone to cutting off their noses to spite their face. People can show admiration for Adkins without contributing to an atmosphere which will ultimately affect team performance. Football fans tend to have this "two wrongs make a right" mentality.... Surely the majority of Saints fans are cleverer than that?
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Think we should make the most of a TV game to show everyone watching what we thought of Nigel, 90mins of singing his name. After that though we have to get behind the team and the new manager or the negativity could end up with bad results and potentially relegation. Nutshell
Lets B Avenue Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I think it's about time fans started letting chairmen know that they can't just do what they want. er? Yes they can.
JRM Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 i'll be protesting before the game, ted bates statue, 7.45pm. during the game sing one Nigel Adkins non-stop. let that c*nt cortese know what we think of his decision.
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Why? All the fans that sang corteses name and put their fingers in their ears at anything bad was said about him should be lauding this decision and be please he has acted decisively in the long term best interests of the club. He has a vision and ambition we've been told and he is simply following that.
Matthew Le God Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 OK so it isn't going to achieve anything or change the fact Adkins has gone, but as a set of supporters surely we have to make our voices heard. Before, during and after the game. If you really feel the need to protest, do it before and after. But to do it during the game when we all want the players to perform is just daft.
DrunkenSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 You sad sad ppl, get behind the new manager ffs, yes ppl does not like it ( i'm even gutted for Adkins) but there is nothing anyone can do now. You never know, it might work out and then everyone would look back at this as being a great move.
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 If you really feel the need to protest, do it before and after. But to do it during the game when we all want the players to perform is just daft. ^ This
pangy Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Remember we are not Chelsea!! we are not safe by a long way and we are in a relegation battle,this new guy has done nothing wrong and deserves our full support,there is nothing wrong with one nigeladkins chants but you have to give the new guy a chance. We still have to get behind the team as nobody is bigger than Southampton FC and that includes Cortese
niceandfriendly Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 There aren't enough face palms in the world for those people who want to protest about this. Football fans are hilarious.
Stepgar Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO......this will achieve nothing other than reflect negativley agisint the team. This is a winnable game and we should not loose sight of that. NEVER NEVER NEVER inside the ground.
Norm Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Remember we are not Chelsea!! we are not safe by a long way and we are in a relegation battle,this new guy has done nothing wrong and deserves our full support,there is nothing wrong with one nigeladkins chants but you have to give the new guy a chance. We still have to get behind the team as nobody is bigger than Southampton FC and that includes Cortese Not sure Cortese thinks that!
Griffo Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I am embarrassed by the amount of our fans that are rolling over and taking this.
Special K Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Sadly, as a breed, football fans are prone to cutting off their noses to spite their face. People can show admiration for Adkins without contributing to an atmosphere which will ultimately affect team performance. Football fans tend to have this "two wrongs make a right" mentality.... Surely the majority of Saints fans are cleverer than that? I think sacking the manager who has built a squad that achieved two successive promotions and to whom those players respected and trusted is more likely to have a detrimental effect on the team performance than a protest from fans. A protest is the right thing to do. I won't be there as I'm ****ing sick of this club and that nasty little **** who runs it, but best of luck to those who organise it.
tajjuk Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO......this will achieve nothing other than reflect negativley agisint the team. This is a winnable game and we should not loose sight of that. NEVER NEVER NEVER inside the ground. This. it would be entirely stupid. People need to start engaging their brains and clam down a bit.
UpweySaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I am embarrassed by the amount of our fans that are rolling over and taking this. Seconded. It is OUR club not Cortese's. But for those concerned Everton will be the LAST game I go to all season.
Halo Stickman Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Protest all we like but it’s that b@stard Cortese that runs this show, we know it, he knows it. Football. The Beautiful Game. The Premiership Experience. Don’t you just f ucking love it?
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Seconded. It is OUR club not Cortese's. But for those concerned Everton will be the LAST game I go to all season. No its not. It's the property of the Liebherr family, and he is their representative. FFS, you lot need to calm down; the manager needs 18 points from 16 games, and he needs your support to do it, not you lot behaving like a bunch of spolit brats. Imo this change was going to happen in the summer anyway.
wireframebox Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 May I refer you to the recent plight of Blackburn Rovers? Keep a calm head please. It's very clear that the players have been reacting positively to the fans, let's concentrate on keeping behind them, rather than getting on the backs of those above?
wireframebox Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 (edited) No its not. It's the property of the Liebherr family, and he is their representative. FFS, you lot need to calm down; the manager needs 18 points from 16 games, and he needs your support to do it, not you lot behaving like a bunch of spolit brats. Imo this change was going to happen in the summer anyway. This. for the love of saints, get a grip! Edited 18 January, 2013 by wireframebox le god
niceandfriendly Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 We've been dealt a **** hand (in terms of losing our beloved manager) that's undeniably true. But what we don't do is lose the plot and act like kids and throw our toys out of the pram, because let's face it that would just be an embarrassing thing to do. Especially for adults. As we are supporters of Southampton Football Club. The only logical thing to do is support Southampton Football Club and this new guy.
hodds Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 i'll be chanting 'nigel adkins red and white army' and 'there only one nigel adkins' loud and clear at this game.
UpweySaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 No its not. It's the property of the Liebherr family, and he is their representative. FFS, you lot need to calm down; the manager needs 18 points from 16 games, and he needs your support to do it, not you lot behaving like a bunch of spolit brats. Imo this change was going to happen in the summer anyway. Your usual wind up merchant routine, class, as ever. Do you honestly believe that is all football is about? Who's name is on the deed? The club is not just any other business, it has a history, a tradition and has relied on the fans for a lot longer then it has on any owner..
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 I am embarrassed by the amount of our fans that are rolling over and taking this. What's wrong with being pragmatic?
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Your usual wind up merchant routine, class, as ever. Do you honestly believe that is all football is about? Who's name is on the deed? The club is not just any other business, it has a history, a tradition and has relied on the fans for a lot longer then it has on any owner.. What do you want me to say ? The Liebherrs own it, which means to all intents and purposes, NC owns and does what he likes with SFC. I genuinely believe there is no oversight. You lot are invited along for the ride (cost: single or season tickets) or you can p*ss off and take up backgammon. Thats what football is all about nowadays. Look at the Arsenal ticket price thing; if you dont pay it, someone else will.
los_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 i'll be protesting before the game, ted bates statue, 7.45pm. during the game sing one Nigel Adkins non-stop. let that c*nt cortese know what we think of his decision. You carry on mate. But have your protest in the knowledge that it won't even appear on Cortese's radar.
Griffo Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 You carry on mate. But have your protest in the knowledge that it won't even appear on Cortese's radar. So we just take it? We accept this has happened, let Cortese do what he wants and just roll over? What the f*ck is wrong with some of us..
UpweySaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 What do you want me to say ? The Liebherrs own it, which means to all intents and purposes, NC owns and does what he likes with SFC. I genuinely believe there is no oversight. You lot are invited along for the ride (cost: single or season tickets) or you can p*ss off and take up backgammon. Thats what football is all about nowadays. Look at the Arsenal ticket price thing; if you dont pay it, someone else will. Honestly? Your opinion doesn't really bother me, that's yours to have. I disagree. I want to support a club worth supporting and I hoped that I did. To be frank yes, you are being a wind up merchant. Yes, people have different opinions, it's a forum. Choosing to express yourself the way you have today? I can't but feel you'r just doing it for some attention. I'd suggest if you were "just here for the ride" you'd fit in more up at Chelsea.
Appy Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Before and After absolutely. During the game, 100% behind the team. We have a division to stay in.
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Clubs are nothing without fans, people like Cortese shouldn't forget that.
stevegrant Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Ultimately, we'd be able to sing Nigel Adkins' name for the whole 90 minutes without too many issues - the manager's not going to ****ing understand, is he?
tajjuk Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Honestly? Your opinion doesn't really bother me, that's yours to have. I disagree. I want to support a club worth supporting and I hoped that I did. To be frank yes, you are being a wind up merchant. Yes, people have different opinions, it's a forum. Choosing to express yourself the way you have today? I can't but feel you'r just doing it for some attention. I'd suggest if you were "just here for the ride" you'd fit in more up at Chelsea. He's right though. Might not be very often but he is in this case. A protest is going to do nothing except affect the team and harm the club. Cortese isn't going to change his mind and this is hardly a rash decision he has made.
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Ultimately, we'd be able to sing Nigel Adkins' name for the whole 90 minutes without too many issues - the manager's not going to ****ing understand, is he? :lol::lol:
70's Mike Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 if we do or say nothing are we any better than the skates who accepted all their owners decisions ?
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