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Southampton players react to Nigel Adkins' sacking by Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese
1:29pm Friday 18th January 2013 in Sport
Richard Chaplow
Players at Saints have started responding to the club’s decision to sack Nigel Adkins and appoint Mauricio Pochettino.
Left-back Luke Shaw, who broke into the first-team under Adkins, wrote on Twitter: “very confused lol”.
Midfielder Richard Chaplow, who was Adkins’ first signing, added: “Obviously NA [Nigel Adkins] brought me to the club have a lot to thank him for would like to wish him all the best for the future”
He later added: "Now Looking forward to working under Mauricio pochettino and adding to our points tally for the season."
Meanwhile, the furore has made Southampton FC the most talked about topic on the social networking site.
At one point, of the ten most popular topics on the site, seven of them relate to Saints' decision to replace Adkins with Pochettino.
- Cortese's made Saints 'a laughing stick' says Le Tiss
- Benali stunned by decision to sack Adkins
- Saints fans plan to protest at Everton match
- Top managers sympathise with Adkins
- Mauricio Pochettino profile
- What do you think about Nigel Adkins' sacking?
- Saints players react to sacking
- Backroom staff leave with Adkins
- Cortese's ruthless gamble
- Adkins favourite for Blackpool job
- Speculation about Adkins resurfaces
Comments(50)
shaun_inuk
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1:43pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Bugney
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1:49pm Fri 18 Jan 13
I thought Adkins was a great fit for Saints playing some of the best football I have seen since the Eighties.
Thanks for the memories Nigel.
Hoping this doesn't derail our survival.
The King is dead. Long live the King.
damoose
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2:02pm Fri 18 Jan 13
THANKS NA
Norwegian Saint
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2:02pm Fri 18 Jan 13
The players must be as gutted as us.
Does this mean Luke could go?
Lallana? Lambert?
No man is as big as a club, so just WHY NC? WHY? a guy who has not done anything in the game, I would have preferred DiMatteo over this guy.
Sad and confused here in Norway
burtonoracle
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2:05pm Fri 18 Jan 13
I should think they in a state of physical and emotional shock and will do well to get their act together on Monday.
Unlike Cortese, a vast number of supporters have a deep knowledge and experience of both football and of management. Cortese has just about broken every rule in the book - were it not Saints who would be affected I wish he would live to rue his day of colossal misjudgement.
lowe esteem
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2:11pm Fri 18 Jan 13
burtonoracle wrote:Spot on. Appointment probably made on the strength of a common language (but not football) or because Nigel kept taking Nicola's parking space?
Great understatement by Luke Shaw. They have worked with a manager, who with the players, achieved back to back promos - and how many managers have done that? - and then started to come good in the Premiership - and who was responsible for not stiffening our defence in the summer.
I should think they in a state of physical and emotional shock and will do well to get their act together on Monday.
Unlike Cortese, a vast number of supporters have a deep knowledge and experience of both football and of management. Cortese has just about broken every rule in the book - were it not Saints who would be affected I wish he would live to rue his day of colossal misjudgement.
190385saints
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2:14pm Fri 18 Jan 13
sasmike
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2:15pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Costa Baz
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2:17pm Fri 18 Jan 13
The clue may have been in that comment.
With the new guy having an international pedigree, can we now expect quicker and higher quality transfers?
Good luck and thankyou, Nigel.
margie933
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2:19pm Fri 18 Jan 13
It was no easy job when he took on the job back in Division One. He did better than many Managers could have done.
BIG BIG MISTAKE!! to get rid of him.
Good Luck Nigel in your next club. They will be lucky to get you.
Ross123
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2:21pm Fri 18 Jan 13
does this mean cortese is now picking the team?
guly up front forever! hope not
get behind the team this monday night. we need to keep playing the way we are with a few additions.
we cant afford to let lambo or lallana or shaw leave! shock at the moment but maybe if we win monday night this might sugar coat cortese rash decision.
ladysaint
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2:21pm Fri 18 Jan 13
..However, if we are not top 10 at end of season wont renew my season ticket as feel its too expensive and fed up with games being moved to stupid times. May as well save my money and watch on Sky. I expect MUCH higher than first season survival now or else why replace Nigel?
ladysaint
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2:22pm Fri 18 Jan 13
..However, if we are not top 10 at end of season wont renew my season ticket as feel its too expensive and fed up with games being moved to stupid times. May as well save my money and watch on Sky. I expect MUCH higher than first season survival now or else why replace Nigel?
ladysaint
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2:22pm Fri 18 Jan 13
..However, if we are not top 10 at end of season wont renew my season ticket as feel its too expensive and fed up with games being moved to stupid times. May as well save my money and watch on Sky. I expect MUCH higher than first season survival now or else why replace Nigel?
JohnItaly
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2:24pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Costa Baz wrote:Cortese has stated we need a higher profile manager. So Ponchettino is going to be judged very quickly not only on his results but who he (and Cortese) bring in during what remains of the transfer window.
When asked Wednesday about new signings, NA said "You're speaking to the wrong man".
The clue may have been in that comment.
With the new guy having an international pedigree, can we now expect quicker and higher quality transfers?
Good luck and thankyou, Nigel.
Ross123
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2:29pm Fri 18 Jan 13
AmsterdamSaint
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2:30pm Fri 18 Jan 13
St Retford
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2:38pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
Simmo13
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2:43pm Fri 18 Jan 13
190385saints wrote:Agree but you will get the objectors
Boycott!
Simmo13
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2:46pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Ross123 wrote:Same old crap get behind the team and forget this well three is isa majority that will not and you can't blame them I'm not going
never actually seen cortese smile!
does this mean cortese is now picking the team?
guly up front forever! hope not
get behind the team this monday night. we need to keep playing the way we are with a few additions.
we cant afford to let lambo or lallana or shaw leave! shock at the moment but maybe if we win monday night this might sugar coat cortese rash decision.
Simmo13
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2:50pm Fri 18 Jan 13
St Retford wrote:Crap !
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
St Retford
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2:52pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Simmo13 wrote:We'll see I guess. I'm not privy to inside information, but if I was handling all this I'd do something to get the fans onside sooner rather than later.
St Retford wrote:Crap !
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
Simmo13
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2:58pm Fri 18 Jan 13
St Retford wrote:Crap !
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
Simmo13
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3:03pm Fri 18 Jan 13
St Retford wrote:And exactly what could you do !
Simmo13 wrote:We'll see I guess. I'm not privy to inside information, but if I was handling all this I'd do something to get the fans onside sooner rather than later.
St Retford wrote:Crap !
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
fans are absolutely left fuming and if there is a boycott on Monday who can blame them !
saintray
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3:07pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Rising_Son
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3:15pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Why the "lol"? He doesn't seem particularly upset! Neither does Chaplow.
St Retford
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3:21pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Simmo13 wrote:Fans will get over it - they always do.
St Retford wrote:And exactly what could you do !
Simmo13 wrote:We'll see I guess. I'm not privy to inside information, but if I was handling all this I'd do something to get the fans onside sooner rather than later.
St Retford wrote:Crap !
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
fans are absolutely left fuming and if there is a boycott on Monday who can blame them !
But they'd do so quicker if there was something positive to cheer like a new signing.
Saintmikey
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3:28pm Fri 18 Jan 13
ladysaint wrote:HE'S JUST BEEN ON SKY NEWS, WHAT A JOKE!!!!!
Haven't commented for ages as felt all was going as expected and happy with how we were adjusting. Not sure how to feel now tho. Cortese is normally prooved right so will give him benefit of doubt...............
..However, if we are not top 10 at end of season wont renew my season ticket as feel its too expensive and fed up with games being moved to stupid times. May as well save my money and watch on Sky. I expect MUCH higher than first season survival now or else why replace Nigel?
Strasbourg Saint
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3:56pm Fri 18 Jan 13
lowe esteem wrote:Which common language is that? There's not much Spanish spoken in Switzerland!
burtonoracle wrote:Spot on. Appointment probably made on the strength of a common language (but not football) or because Nigel kept taking Nicola's parking space?
Great understatement by Luke Shaw. They have worked with a manager, who with the players, achieved back to back promos - and how many managers have done that? - and then started to come good in the Premiership - and who was responsible for not stiffening our defence in the summer.
I should think they in a state of physical and emotional shock and will do well to get their act together on Monday.
Unlike Cortese, a vast number of supporters have a deep knowledge and experience of both football and of management. Cortese has just about broken every rule in the book - were it not Saints who would be affected I wish he would live to rue his day of colossal misjudgement.
TAYLORP
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4:00pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Villa man
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4:15pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Your one mission this season is to stay in the premiership, that means finishing above 18th, clubs around you in the league including my beloved Villa are hoping this goes wrong, lets hope for your sakes it does'nt. Good luck for the rest of the season.
Ross123
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4:15pm Fri 18 Jan 13
TAYLORP wrote:true, maybe some good results and 2-3 good signings might make us all feel good.
Do not like decision at all but not supporting the team via boycotts is bang wrong. Let Mr C know what we think but then move on and get behind the team.
lets beat everton!
college
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5:06pm Fri 18 Jan 13
I think it's a disgrace the way he's been treated and both the chairman and new manager have been underhanded in the way they've gone about it. From a bad start NA was pulling you back up,I hope you stay up this year, and this combo of clowns haven't done real damage. Mind you I wonder how long this one will stay if he's already lost the team - I know they're pros but I bet they're feeling as gutted as the fans right now.
Good luck for the rest of the season
anderoo
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5:07pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Simmo13 wrote:The deal for Forren is done.....its on the OS now
St Retford wrote:And exactly what could you do !
Simmo13 wrote:We'll see I guess. I'm not privy to inside information, but if I was handling all this I'd do something to get the fans onside sooner rather than later.
St Retford wrote:Crap !
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
fans are absolutely left fuming and if there is a boycott on Monday who can blame them !
Ross123
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5:08pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Simmo13 wrote:forren signed!
St Retford wrote:Crap !
Ross123 wrote:The opposite, I should imagine. I think we'll be unveiling quite a few new faces next week, or even later on today. It would be good news management to follow this up with a big name signing.
looks like deal for forren is off then?
talksport source
thanks god we have a new defender!
some good news
Dave Brown
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5:26pm Fri 18 Jan 13
What a gutless individual you are Cortese.
You do not give a toss about any of the former players or managers of this club and I now feel you are treating the fans with contempt.
Just remember Rupert Lowe did that and I have a feeling history may just repeat itself your tenuor may not be that long.
willygetaway
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6:18pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Dave Brown wrote:Dave i feel your pain, but gutless is not the word to use. That word you should have used is ruthless.
Cortese would not taken my phone call this morning and did not attend the launch of the non English speaking Argentinian
What a gutless individual you are Cortese.
You do not give a toss about any of the former players or managers of this club and I now feel you are treating the fans with contempt.
Just remember Rupert Lowe did that and I have a feeling history may just repeat itself your tenuor may not be that long.
and to survive i believe thats what we need in charge.
Nigel i worship you, and believe you are an england manager in the wings.
This is where WE pay the piper.
WE WANTED A SUCCESSFUL CLUB
Marcus heard that and whilst he must have known he was dying put this fella Cortese in charge. who although arrogant, and RUTHLESS he is going about delivering a successful club.
And fik those who get in there way. I expect no less from an Ex Swiss Banker . Forward as one, UP the SAINTS
sledgerite
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6:26pm Fri 18 Jan 13
SaintinCanada
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7:05pm Fri 18 Jan 13
This has been a HUGE move and I am sure the reactions, both at St Mary's were anticipated by all that were in on it.
No doubt NA will be well compensated, and moves on with his fabulous reputation intact. He will no doubt be well-received elsewhere, and wished well by all of us.
I stay behind my team, as I have since my first game in 1957
lowe hater, cornwall
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9:39pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Simmo13 wrote:Totally agree !! Cortese out
190385saints wrote:Agree but you will get the objectors
Boycott!
techsture
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10:12pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Tirau Dan
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11:42pm Fri 18 Jan 13
As for the crap being posted about Nicola Cortese - it means nothing.
Trouble with slagging is it bites you in the backside when you are wrong. We saw lots slagging when Pards got the chop. Saints have come a long way since then. 80% objected to the sacking and lots had a go at Nicola Cortese then. http://www.dailyecho
.co.uk/sport/saints/
news/8360649.Pardew_
sacked_by_Saints/?re
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a few later 60% supported Nigel and he grew and grew on us.. 3 weeks into the prem the usual suspects were slagging they had just been shut up by a recent good run but you can bet the wheels were in motion before that (and Nigel seemed to know it)
Just 10 or so weeks ago lots wants Nigel gone though the poll said about 80% wanted him to stay but most posted they wanted him to stay because no one had an alternative.
Like it or lump it The Great Bus Ride has ended and it's Time to catch the Liebherr Express for Higher Honours and Europe..
Sing a song for Nigel but No White Flags!!
The Train leaves at 8 on Monday.
All Aboard! COYR
OSPREYSAINT
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11:47pm Fri 18 Jan 13
Norwegian Saint wrote:Says what a lot of us are thinking, someone said that Nigel was a nice bloke, we all know that, but is that what it takes in the Premier, nice doesn't seem to be the way to go anymore. As you say no man is bigger than the Club and that includes Nicola, he is a man on a mission, but has that clouded his judgement? Only time and results will tell. As always the fans are the last to know what goes on within the walls of the Club, conspiracy theorists will have a field day, but 99% will be wrong as we simply don't know. As a supporter I have always asked for detailed information from the Club because I think we are entitled to be told, being the ones supplying so much of the cash needed for the Club to survive, no doubt early doors this guy will tell us less than Nigel, but only because of the language problem. It won't take much to tell us more!
I want to back the new manager.... but I am finding it hard to do.
The players must be as gutted as us.
Does this mean Luke could go?
Lallana? Lambert?
No man is as big as a club, so just WHY NC? WHY? a guy who has not done anything in the game, I would have preferred DiMatteo over this guy.
Sad and confused here in Norway
OSPREYSAINT
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11:50pm Fri 18 Jan 13
lowe hater, cornwall wrote:No way, he has to stay, who else will the moaners have to complain about?
Simmo13 wrote:Totally agree !! Cortese out
190385saints wrote:Agree but you will get the objectors
Boycott!
Texas Saint
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4:00am Sat 19 Jan 13
Good luck Nige, I will follow your career with interest!
magnette
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9:57am Sat 19 Jan 13
I KNOW WHAT I'D RATHER DO; I AM FOR ONE, SUPPORTING NC AND POCHETTINO
London_Saint87
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10:35am Sat 19 Jan 13
magnette wrote:Southampton F.C. is changing fast, whether we like it or not, it seems. I'm sure NC will deliver the club that fans like magnette are after, but I don't know whether it'll be the same club that we all grew up supporting. There's more to following a club than what league you play in...
NC and the Liebherrs have poured millions into a bankrupt club. That allowed the purchase of players from above the team's lowly status, attracted by the money on offer and the investment in facilities. For 2 seasons NC and the Liebherrs purchased a team that were a league better than the league they were in and it was less than a surprise when they were promoted. Now they are in the PL they cannot do that because half the teams are richer and more supported than Saints. So success can only be achieved by great management and temporary over investment. NC has still poured money into the club as a temporary investment but the results have been devastatingly bad because Adkins was unable to manage the team properly. The results speak for themselves: they are 3 points off relegation, their recent mediocre run of form is largely due to playing the lower teams. Their defence is a joke, nearly the worst there is. Everyone is nearly always out of position and they have let in 40 goals. Adkins has had a fortune to spend and that's what he has achieved. It must always be remembered that Cortese has to run the club successfully in the PL or he is out as well, and fans must remember that if he fails the Liebherrs will probably sell. If we want a club in Europe and the top six in the Premier League then we support NC. Next you can go to St Marys and watch Everton, Manchester Utd and City: without NC and the Liebherrs it would be Brentford, Bury and Crawley.
I KNOW WHAT I'D RATHER DO; I AM FOR ONE, SUPPORTING NC AND POCHETTINO
hoskins
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11:34am Sat 19 Jan 13
OSPREYSAINT
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5:21pm Sun 20 Jan 13
"We experienced that (negativity) at Chelsea and it made an impact. Fans need to put club first."
"There has been no negativity in the dressing room or on the training pitch. The players will be very professional. We are committed."
"The club have not made bad decisions so far. They know what they are doing."
mummsie says...
1:40pm Fri 18 Jan 13