Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 My sources told me last night it could be completed as early as today. Did your sources actually buy any paper this time or where they just pr!ck teasing you for the free beers and volovants again?
Turkish Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Did your sources actually buy any paper this time or where they just pr!ck teasing you for the free beers and volovants again? Crepes actually.
rshephard3 Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Dont think he's been brought in to save them, they aren't expecting him to. More to give him time to get to know the players and ones he wants to keep or move on and also to indetify new targets to hit the ground running in preseason to bring them back up next season. Seems fair enough. Totally agree with this. I'm struggling to see the logic behind sticking with McDermott until the end of the season, having players really low on confidence etc. It's been obvious for a fair while they're going to finish bottom and why not give a new manager a few prem games to get to know his new squad before getting going with a holiday then a pre season? I'd imagine they'll be in a good place to go up next season.
derry Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I should think there will be a little matter of compensation required by SFC to release him as they will have to pay a considerable sum to NA to pay up his contract. There may well be obstacles there. If I was NC, if NA takes another job, I wouldn't feel obliged to pay up the contract he has broken prior to arbitration, which in the circumstances would have been short circuited.
alpine_saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Even my son (who is not particularly good) scored a 25-yard screamer against his old team when he had to change because his old trainer was being a tw*t and the change of registration came through only a couple of days before the game. If Adkins is in charge for the first time when we play Reading we will lose. We can only hope he is in charge for their game against Arsenal and they get such a butt-f**king that the euphoria has worn off. Or lets hope NC has some sort of leverage to hold this off until after our game.
MOSaint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/reading/next-permanent-manager Bookies have reopened betting Adkins still odds on favourite. Other frontrunners include However some rumours going around that Reading want Luis Enrique after Poyet and Di Matteo turned them down http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/reading-manager-luis-enrique-former-1772284
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Opens up a dilemma imho - if he did go to Reading who would you want to win on 6th April?
fromdayone Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Opens up a dilemma imho - if he did go to Reading who would you want to win on 6th April? ??????????????????????
Crazy Diamond Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Appleton sacked by Blackburn. Maybe they'll go for him instead.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 (edited) Appleton sacked by Blackburn. Maybe they'll go for him instead. OMG! for real what a joke five managers in a season??? Kean > Black > Berg > Bowyer > Appleton Edited 19 March, 2013 by Glasgow_Saint
lordswoodsaints Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I'd be surprised if cortese let this happen.....the last thing he would want is for Adkins to be in charge of a premiership rival just before we play them,possibly biting us in the arse.
Turkish Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I'd be surprised if cortese let this happen.....the last thing he would want is for Adkins to be in charge of a premiership rival just before we play them,possibly biting us in the arse. It's got nothing to do with Cortese, why do you think it has? He sacked Adkins and as Adkins is now taking us to a tribural he can work again.
SNSUN Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Great appointment for Reading if so - all I hear on places like TalkSport is fans of nPC sides saying "If we sack our manager, I hope we go for Adkins" so his reputation goes before him. Not such a great choice for Adkins if it happens, he'll have a Premier League relegation on his CV despite not being the one that caused it, and though Reading have a bit of money behind them now, I can't see them bouncing straight back up if they go down. Still whatever happens, fair play to them and him, and best of luck, except, of course, against us!
SNSUN Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Appleton sacked by Blackburn. Maybe they'll go for him instead. Haha! Brilliant drama at Ewood Park. To be fair, that's the best decision they've made all season, but it does counteract the stupid one they made when they appointed him. Perhaps now clubs will see him for the defensive, long merchant he is. Plus he looks like Chuck Rock. Blackpool had a lucky escape.
Marsdinho Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I have asked the Director of Madam Jaffreys sauces if they can confirm Nigel to Reading They said never heard of him Its Madhur
Baldbarbarian Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Opens up a dilemma imho - if he did go to Reading who would you want to win on 6th April? erm?....
Olallana Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Strange, I always thought Readings russian boy wanted a "big" name. And I dont categorize Adkins in that way, even though successful. I think he wanted Di Canio but found out that their fans turned against that in a big way and therefor they have to look at other names now....
shurlock Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Opens up a dilemma imho - if he did go to Reading who would you want to win on 6th April? Why?
Olallana Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Opens up a dilemma imho - if he did go to Reading who would you want to win on 6th April? Depends whether you´re a Saints fan or an Adkins fan.... For most of us, probably the easiest question this century.
Wade Garrett Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Wade - I think now his case has gone to arbitration he is free to join who he wants I didn't know that. Good luck to him wherever he ends up, just not against us.
Saint Mikey Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 However some rumours going around that Reading want Luis Enrique after Poyet and Di Matteo turned them down http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/reading-manager-luis-enrique-former-1772284 From Barcelona to Roma to Reading. That's some fall...
shurlock Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Depends whether you´re a Saints fan or an Adkins fan.... For most of us, probably the easiest question this century. Or have an irrational dislike of MP. Perhaps, as a compromise, GS would be satisfied with a spelling bee contest between MP and NA. See nige iron out the benighted, blue-tied argie.
The9 Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Cannot believe that they would sack McDermott for Adkins, imagine if it was the other way round. Both done great jobs but maybe found a bit wanting at this level, seems strange. Don't think there was anyone better qualified than McDermott to take Reading back up next year, except Adkins maybe? BUt then what are they going to do? I can't beleive there are people who think Adkins has been "maybe found a bit wanting at this level", he was perfectly up to the job, just as Pochettino has been. I'd have gone nuts if we'd appointed McDermott though, anyone thinking Alex Pearce had a chance of playing in the Prem wants sectioning, and he doesn't strike me as the greatest motivator. Obviously they went on a run last season, but then Roy Keane's Sunderland did similar and it wasn't his managerial ability that did it.
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Or have an irrational dislike of MP. Perhaps, as a compromise, GS would be satisfied with a spelling bee contest between MP and NA. See nige iron out the benighted, blue-tied argie. Not just MP though, it seems to be anyone who has the temerity to not be British...
Micky Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Personally I think he should hold out for the first round of sackings of the new season - could get himself a prem club, with at least a better chance of staying up than Reading currently have.
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I don't think he would get a prem job as his stock isn't quite high enough. We know him and respect him so our opinion of his management is a little higher than your general outsider. His best bet is to pick a club that he can take up and to get another promotion on his CV. Reading have a fairly decent squad and some parachute payments to come. If they do go down, they would be one of the favourites to come back up.
sadoldgit Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 He did a good job, yes; but we should have won the league. We limped across the line in the end. Blimey thats a bit harsh isnt it considering where we were for the vast majority of the season and finsished witha flourish against Coventry?
Kingsland Red Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I believe his family are now based near to Chandlers Ford or Otterbourne. Certainly, he is seen in the Chandlers Ford ASDA and some of the restaurants in Otterbourne reasonably frequently, and that was both before and after his sacking. For the avoidance of doubt - Compton. Often seeing him on a walk.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Not just MP though, it seems to be anyone who has the temerity to not be British... I am flattered by the attention you give me I really am but the rest of the lads will get jealous so you really must let this obsession with me pass. Just took a look at your recent post history and of your last 50 posts 44 (88%!!) have been in response to me or about me. Its weird
Viking Warrior Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Marsdino Shes a right madam when she cooks a hot dish for me!
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 (edited) I am flattered by the attention you give me I really am but the rest of the lads will get jealous so you really must let this obsession with me pass. Just took a look at your recent post history and of your last 50 posts 44 (88%!!) have been in response to me or about me. Its weird Yeah, that seems very high I agree. It's not an obsession, it's just that I think you're a ****ing pr!ck that spends their time on here posting utter cr@p to get responses. Frankly, it's one of those situations where I have pretty much quit this forum due to you (you'll see my post count has reduced dramatically). It's a shame, but you, your abhorrent attitude towards our players and manager and the fact that the Mods have completely lost their balls in dealing with WUM's like you has started the beginning of the end for this forum. We all pay £5 per year to have our experiences on this forum spoilt by utter c unts like you. Unfortunately the 'Ignore' function isn't good enough, as it still shows that you are posting and as such, taking away much needed food, water and air from those in the world that deserve it more. All IMHO of course. Edit: Just checked those numbers and 18 on the first page of that weren't about or in response to you, so wtf you are talking about I don't know. You can add liar to the above. Edited 19 March, 2013 by Dibden Purlieu Saint
SuperMikey Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I really, really, REALLY hope he doesn't take the Reading job. He can do so much better. People may say he's been found wanting at this level, but he only had 1/2 a season in the Prem with a newly promoted club with barely any Prem experience in the squad. I'm not saying that justifies some very poor results under him (and some very good ones), but I have no doubt that he'll become a good Prem manager in the future. I don't want that to be with Reading though. Reading are a Premier League team in terms of where they are now, but in terms of squad, fanbase, facilities, reputation etc they are firmly Championship. If I were Nigel I would wait for Leeds - a team who are Premier League at every level except squad. Would be a good project to rebuild them, get them back up into the Premier League and keep them there. I would like to see him be successful, but not at Reading, being the sh!t tinpot club that they are.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I agree SuperMikey a better job could be just round the corner, but I get the feeling NA is already classified as a Championship manager - similar to Billy Davies, Warnock, McCarthy and O'Driscoll p.s 45 from 51
hasper57saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 FWIW. My nephew is a Leeds STH and the 'gossip' is the Adkins is theirs for the taking at the end of the season.
eelpie Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 'There's only one Nigel Adkins But Pochettino's our manager now' Chant if NA is in charge of Reading when we play them
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 'There's only one Nigel Adkins But Pochettino's our manager now' Chant if NA is in charge of Reading when we play them Think he might get one or two songs from Saints fans if he was in charge of Reading - doubt you'd find many Saints fans with a bad word about him.
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Think he might get one or two songs from Saints fans if he was in charge of Reading - doubt you'd find many Saints fans with a bad word about him. It's funny how everyone on here suddenly loves him. Prior to his sacking there was barely a day that didn't see threads questioning his 'pulling power', tactics, selections, substitutions, press-conferences and ability. The usually loud voices that often distort opinion around here were calling for his head. I certainly took a lot of abuse in staunchly standing by him. Odd how things switch, still love the bloke, and will never forget what he did, or the shoddy way the replacement took place, but it did. Time to look forwards now. We have Poch, and Adkins will most likely get another job, and probably play against us, and probably win, the git. Wish him all the best.
Window Cleaner Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 (edited) I thought he was supposed to be "favourite" to take over at Leicester. Don't much care myself where he ends up although it would be quite interesting to see his managerial skills without a "ready to roll" setup. Edited 20 March, 2013 by Window Cleaner
Pamplemousse Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I thought he was squpposed to be "favourite" to take over at Leicester. Don't much care myself where he ends up although it would be quite interesting to see his manegerial skills without a "ready to roll" setup. Yeh, would love to see how he gets on taking a club from the relegation zone of League 1 to the Premier League in 2 seasons.
derry Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 It's got nothing to do with Cortese, why do you think it has? He sacked Adkins and as Adkins is now taking us to a tribural he can work again. Adkins is still employed and being paid but on gardening leave. His contract is being honoured. The LMA tribunal is to try and reach a severance settlement. If he goes to Reading now he could be tearing up his contract. Saints will want Reading to pay any settlement.
Dark Munster Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Haha! Brilliant drama at Ewood Park. To be fair, that's the best decision they've made all season, but it does counteract the stupid one they made when they appointed him. Perhaps now clubs will see him for the defensive, long merchant he is. Plus he looks like Chuck Rock. Blackpool had a lucky escape.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 I thought he was squpposed to be "favourite" to take over at Leicester. Don't much care myself where he ends up although it would be quite interesting to see his manegerial skills without a "ready to roll" setup. did a pretty decent job at S3unthorpe? Plus following his impressive return at Saints he shouldnt need to take such a job again (for a while)
OldNick Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Yeh, would love to see how he gets on taking a club from the relegation zone of League 1 to the Premier League in 2 seasons. yep, not taking away too much from what he did, but he did get plenty of financial support and should have won at least 1 title for us. He still did well and respect that.
Pamplemousse Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 yep, not taking away too much from what he did, but he did get plenty of financial support and should have won at least 1 title for us. He still did well and respect that. I agree, the Championship title was ours to lose, although Reading's run at the end of the season was very impressive.
sfc1976 Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Time to move on and not really bothered where he goes. Obviously grateful for the promotions, but found the bloke a little irritating to be honest. A question of taste, but the relentless positivity was vomit inducing and the post match interviews were retarded even for football standards. Much better at the moment when I don't have a clue what he's saying, because it's going to be complete ****** anyway.
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Time to move on and not really bothered where he goes. Obviously grateful for the promotions, but found the bloke a little irritating to be honest. A question of taste, but the relentless positivity was vomit inducing and the post match interviews were retarded even for football standards. Much better at the moment when I don't have a clue what he's saying, because it's going to be complete ****** anyway. You are right, it is time for us to all pull together as one. A house divideded cannot stand. Let's draw a blue line under things and move on.
SuperMikey Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 You are right, it is time for us to all pull together as one. A house divideded cannot stand. Let's draw a blue line under things and move on. I'm glad we're all on the bus together as one, controlling the controllables.
sfc1976 Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 You are right, it is time for us to all pull together as one. A house divideded cannot stand. Let's draw a blue line under things and move on. Not sure. A little sceptical of the merits of consensus over conflict. A great deal of progress has emerged from conflict after all. As for the blue line comment, I'm assuming that's an attempt to question my footballing loyalties? An opinion that runs against the prevailing wind doesn't immediately make one a Portsmouth fan, although I appreciate it can be a temptingly easy comfort blanket to draw upon!
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 19 March, 2013 Posted 19 March, 2013 Not sure. A little sceptical of the merits of consensus over conflict. A great deal of progress has emerged from conflict after all. As for the blue line comment, I'm assuming that's an attempt to question my footballing loyalties? An opinion that runs against the prevailing wind doesn't immediately make one a Portsmouth fan, although I appreciate it can be a temptingly easy comfort blanket to draw upon! I think it's more just he is talking in Adkins-isms. Draw a blue line under it, being one of his favourites. To move on, as it were.
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