egreog Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 I'm positive. The new management team is arguably stronger than those recently departed, and it will be interesting to see how MP succeeds or otherwise at the perennial high hopes/under achievers in north London. The funds received for most of the departed are, in my view, certainly at premium prices. I don't think any of them will become the next Gareth Bale. RK knows what he needs to replace the departed and has already started that process and will continue it in the next few weeks , added to the emerging Academy talent that will supplement the new purchases. Loyalty to football clubs is rare nowadays. They all say the same encouraging things when they sign initially but squeal when more money elsewhere is offered. Sign of the times and unlikely to change!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 Indeed but that's not what he said, they've obviously discussed it with him before acting in those 2 cases but to say that he'd assessed the squad and decided 5 players could be sold just isn't in line with his declarations. Now me, I think he threw a stroppy when Chambers went and gave them (the board) an ultimatum, hence Krusty's press comments. At this moment in time, what 18 days before ouy first PL game of the season, the side is desperately short and players don't seem to be falling over themselves to correct that situation. Say Clyne gets injured, he's a bit prone to it at times, who plays RB then, another sprog from the academy, no manager worth his dime would accept going into a campaign like that. Yep. Fair enough. I did say maybe. Missed that interview with Ron somehow. The timing of the tweets showing an empty training pitch and an office with something about the pictures being for sale certainly fit with your theory. It's all speculation though. I still think the biggest concern is that we didn't manage to get our replacements in first - that's a fact, and it's hard to see how that would be part of a sensible plan. So, the board have some work to do to redeem themselves as far as I'm concerned (although I wouldn't go as far as to say they've been completely useless - they did get silly money for the players that left, signed 2 decent looking players and eventually drew the line at selling arguably our 2 best players). Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 (edited) I would feel a whole lot better if they didn't keep trotting out the SISA chairman Mike O'callaghan for interviews like Talksport this morning....my god he makes Saints fans sound and look thick!! So SISA who is a member on here then....nope me neither Edited 30 July, 2014 by Give it to Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 Indeed but that's not what he said, they've obviously discussed it with him before acting in those 2 cases but to say that he'd assessed the squad and decided 5 players could be sold just isn't in line with his declarations. Now me, I think he threw a stroppy when Chambers went and gave them (the board) an ultimatum, hence Krusty's press comments. At this moment in time, what 18 days before ouy first PL game of the season, the side is desperately short and players don't seem to be falling over themselves to correct that situation. Say Clyne gets injured, he's a bit prone to it at times, who plays RB then, another sprog from the academy, no manager worth his dime would accept going into a campaign like that. There's no arguing with that. I expected the first few games to be a write-off, sorry make that development process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiglet Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 Like my condom has split after ****ging a cheap backstreet whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 Adkins on the situation at Saints.... https://audioboo.fm/boos/2361642-nigel-adkins-southampton-can-cope-after-exodus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 Taking money for season tickets while you are telling the fans that no players will be sold who the manager wants to keep, when you have actually sold one and promised to sell others already amounted to taking money on false pretences even before going on to sell two more, all of whom were contracted to club for long periods. If I'd bought an ST this year, I'd have been in the queue phoning to demand my money back. As it is, I bought a ticket from them for the Brighton game this week and I now have no intention of using it. I will be sending it back and asking for a refund, just to make a point. Sussexsaint said he thinks Morgan should have spoken to the club before expressing his frustration on Twitter. Maybe, but shouldn't Kruguer have spoken to Morgan before using his name on Sky? I suspect most of us liked what Kruguer said until we found out he hadn't cleared it with the players concerned. Its no good Kruguer going into PR mode, if what he says has no substance and promises aren't delivered. Kruguer must overrate himself because he comes out to do these interviews because he thinks he will be more persuasive than Les Reed but the last time he did this his words proved to be hollow and he promptly went into hiding for about 6 weeks. I can see him leaving the boardroom at the next meeting with the words "I'm just going outside and I may be some time." From what has been said, he was called in and told that he would not be granted a move because he had a further 3 or 4 years (not sure which!) left on his contract which they are prepared to hold him to ! Seems fair enough to me, his only argument is that his mates managed to break their contracts so why can't he ? IMHO, tough sh#t ! You don't fancy the contract, don't sign it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 Decimated = 9/10ths removed. Calm down, or get a dictionary. No it doesnt Historical kill one in every ten of (a group of people, originally a mutinous Roman legion) as a punishment for the whole group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 No it doesnt Historical kill one in every ten of (a group of people, originally a mutinous Roman legion) as a punishment for the whole group. Quite correct, although these days it has come to mean ‘kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of’ and I've given up arguing against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 No it doesnt Historical kill one in every ten of (a group of people, originally a mutinous Roman legion) as a punishment for the whole group. Thanks for setting me right on that, CB. Apols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 July, 2014 Share Posted 30 July, 2014 (edited) Thanks for setting me right on that, CB. Apols If you haven't seen it, 'The Fall Of The Roman Empire' is a great film. The decimation scene in it is memorable. From about 34:30 in: Edited 31 July, 2014 by Whitey Grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Adkins on the situation at Saints.... https://audioboo.fm/boos/2361642-nigel-adkins-southampton-can-cope-after-exodus *sniff*, we love you too Nige! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Adkins on the situation at Saints.... https://audioboo.fm/boos/2361642-nigel-adkins-southampton-can-cope-after-exodus What a legend. Who remembers the good old days when relentless and heartless pursuit of the Champions League and sod who gets hurt was the thing we did to others rather than a thing that was done to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 What a legend. Who remembers the good old days when relentless and heartless pursuit of the Champions League and sod who gets hurt was the thing we did to others rather than a thing that was done to us? Preferred those days, tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Preferred those days, tbh Nah. This way round is the correct order of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joensuu Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Nah. This way round is the correct order of things. You'll be in the minority on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 It does seem that the fans who have reacted against the board have had some effect. Obviously, Kruguer and Reed will not admit to a change of direction and will claim that they have done everything right from Day One; that deciding to sell half the team was in the club's best interests. But those who believed them and even defended them, can't take any credit if that plan has changed. Fans demanding refunds, and probably failing to sell 800 tickets for tonight's game at Brighton, may have had an effect which blind loyalty can never have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Adkins on the situation at Saints.... https://audioboo.fm/boos/2361642-nigel-adkins-southampton-can-cope-after-exodus Yes, some nice words from Nigel. Motivation personified(even if sometimes a little cliche ridden). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Adkins is a great manager. I would have him back if needed. Especially, IF, we get relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 (edited) Adkins is a great manager. I would have him back if needed. Especially, IF, we get relegated. Edited 31 July, 2014 by Mallagroth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Intelligent response, well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Intelligent response, well done ! Makes more sense than your moronic drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Intelligent response, well done ! Dalek. Get some new material. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 July, 2014 Share Posted 31 July, 2014 Dalek. Get some new material. That is all. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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