Saints fans plan Adkins protest

Saints fans plan Adkins protest Saints fans plan Adkins protest

Saints fans have been encouraged to wave white hankies in a Spanish-style protest against Nigel Adkins’ sacking, when Everton visit St Mary’s on Monday night.

Perry McMillan, vice-chairman of the Southampton Independent Supporters Association, wants his fellow Saints fans to show chairman Nicola Cortese - and a live television audience - their support for Adkins following his controversial dismissal.

He believes it is the best way for supporters to show their anger at the manner and timing of former Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment.

McMillan said: “As Spanish supporters wave white hankies as a form of protest it seems an appropriate way to protest at Nicola Cortese’s ruthless treatment of Nigel Adkins.

“It’s important we send out this message and as this match is live on TV and will be seen throughout Europe, it’s a great opportunity to show how we feel.

“We’re planning on waving our white hankies, tissues or cloth after five minutes of the game, while chanting ‘Nigel Adkins’ in support.

“During the eighties we protested against Ian Branfoot with red cards but white hankies is another simple and innovative way of showing how we feel.

“There’s a lot of respect for Adkins and when you think about how hard he worked to get us into the Premier League, this leaves a bitter taste.

“I’m sure he’ll get another job at a Championship club soon, but this is a major gamble and the reputation of the club is at stake.

“Do we really want to go the way of Chelsea?
“It’s not just about what happened to Adkins, we’ve seen it with the [replacement of the] programme sellers and the way former players are not made welcome anymore.”

Comments(57)

priesters says...
3:32pm Fri 18 Jan 13

****. It's done, let's get behind the time.
I'm livid, but it won't do anything.

romsey-saint says...
3:36pm Fri 18 Jan 13

priesters wrote:
****. It's done, let's get behind the time.
I'm livid, but it won't do anything.
Agree entirely.

I have rarely felt so let down, but the decision is made and I now want my team to perform and ensure that we're main I the EPL next year and for many more years.

Let's not be a Chelski where the atmosphere at home affects the team's performance.

priesters says...
3:40pm Fri 18 Jan 13

priesters wrote:
****. It's done, let's get behind the time.
I'm livid, but it won't do anything.
*should read "team", but you get the drift.

scooby mark says...
3:41pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Agree with the above,we MUST get behind the team and the new manager,a negative atmosphere will not help.

Jesus_02 says...
3:45pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Agreed

tomw1234 says...
3:45pm Fri 18 Jan 13

I was outraged this morning but i have came to the decision that this could work for our club. Pochettino has confirmed the signing of Forren and he has said he was researching the Saints team for weeks so this was indeed planned by Mr Cortese. How long ago Pochettino was approached is up for debate.

saint_rednwhite says...
3:52pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Will not be doing this... Supporters association I thought had more class.. Its done, its correct too... and we got to get behind the new manager. We're not chelsea!

Littleton-Saint says...
3:54pm Fri 18 Jan 13

The team will be in disarray with all the upheaval, so the fans rightly showing their disgust shouldn't really affect the inevitable result on Monday. After he sacked Pards, we lost four games in a row. Cortese needs to feel the heat after this treachery. The teams below us must be rubbing their hands gleefully.

hedge end bob says...
3:55pm Fri 18 Jan 13

I agree , we will have to support the argy,but that dont mean we can not wave white hankies once and only once in the game. Other wise we will only be showing, as fans that we dont care a toss about NIGEL after what he did for the club. He is gone but gone without my thanks shown, which makes the difference.

Paul Lucas says...
3:58pm Fri 18 Jan 13

saint_rednwhite wrote:
Will not be doing this... Supporters association I thought had more class.. Its done, its correct too... and we got to get behind the new manager. We're not chelsea!
So how do you propose to firstly show Cortese that you feel the way he has treated Nigel Adkins is disgusting AND show Nigel Adkins just how much he was liked and admired by the fans.

If you just turn up at St Mary's and clap and support, Cortese will just continue to shaft the fans will sunbathing on his sunseeker!

He has to be shown that the way he has gone about this is disgraceful - the whole of football is Stunned.

One Heart....One Vision says...
4:02pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Who the heck is Perry?...

It's time to move on and support our new Manager.

Come on Echo move on and look forward to the future.

mastershot100 says...
4:02pm Fri 18 Jan 13

He cannot speak english.

legod7 says...
4:04pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Alan Pardew was sacked after a 4-0 away win. So I think this move was planned a long time before the Villa & Chelsea games

hamblesaint says...
4:07pm Fri 18 Jan 13

A major shock to all of us. Nigel has done a great job for us and for the team. He is a good manager and is a gentleman too. He has never said anything bad about any of our players even when many of us have. My good wishes go to Nigel. I'm sure he will be a success where ever he goes and that will not be very long. We must now regroup as fans and get behind our team and cheer them on to greatness. It isn't Mauricio Pochettinos fault that Nigel has been sacked so we should not take it out on him. Yes we should chant Nigels name on monday night but we need to cheer on the team. COYR

1958Saint says...
4:07pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Come on guys, we hadn't been doing that well. We are still close to the relegation zone and only scraped a win at Villa. We don't want to go back to the Championship and at least we might have some new ideas from the Spanish guy

legod7 says...
4:09pm Fri 18 Jan 13

As far as I am concerned Perry McMillan does not speak for the majority of Saints fans.
We now have a new manager like it or not.
So we should get behind him straight away on Monday night. Look what happened to Chelsea at home after the appointment of Benitez

philiprhampton says...
4:18pm Fri 18 Jan 13

When NC appointed NA I remember saying WHO? but all the best to the man who put SAINTS FC back with the big boys.

tinas says...
4:20pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Paul Lucas wrote:
saint_rednwhite wrote: Will not be doing this... Supporters association I thought had more class.. Its done, its correct too... and we got to get behind the new manager. We're not chelsea!
So how do you propose to firstly show Cortese that you feel the way he has treated Nigel Adkins is disgusting AND show Nigel Adkins just how much he was liked and admired by the fans. If you just turn up at St Mary's and clap and support, Cortese will just continue to shaft the fans will sunbathing on his sunseeker! He has to be shown that the way he has gone about this is disgraceful - the whole of football is Stunned.
I agree Paul Lucas.
Of course we must support the new guy but we owe it to Nigel Adkins to make it absolutely clear to Cortese that we do not support his disgraceful treatment of him.

Dookiez says...
4:22pm Fri 18 Jan 13

good to read that other fans feel like me. This might well be the right move for the future of the club, but not really at the best time, but then again if the man you want is available then would he still be come the summer? I really really love adkins and wish him so well, but do feel the chairman has a vision for the club and mayb while we are trying to sign top european players, we seem to still be linked with top championship ones..
We must not do a chelsea, yes lets do a minute of applause for nige and all he has done for us.. but u cant blame the new guy, and lets see how this rides out in the long run before we blame nicola...

Simmo13 says...
4:33pm Fri 18 Jan 13

legod7 wrote:
As far as I am concerned Perry McMillan does not speak for the majority of Saints fans.
We now have a new manager like it or not.
So we should get behind him straight away on Monday night. Look what happened to Chelsea at home after the appointment of Benitez
Perry McMillan seems to always be speaking on behalf of Saints fans but he only represents a very small minority we will protest in our own way!

saintalbanssaint says...
4:35pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Let's not turn the atmosphere toxic.

I am shocked and suprised by decision, however, we must keep the momentum going and support the new manager, the team, and indeed NC. This is the first thing he has done that made me question my faith in him.

Happy with the hankies for a minute, but keep it to that

saint Compo says...
4:38pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Dookiez wrote:
good to read that other fans feel like me. This might well be the right move for the future of the club, but not really at the best time, but then again if the man you want is available then would he still be come the summer? I really really love adkins and wish him so well, but do feel the chairman has a vision for the club and mayb while we are trying to sign top european players, we seem to still be linked with top championship ones..
We must not do a chelsea, yes lets do a minute of applause for nige and all he has done for us.. but u cant blame the new guy, and lets see how this rides out in the long run before we blame nicola...
This is a very sensible suggestion. It makes no sense to damage the club by being negative. The players need our support; they too must have doubts about the change of manager but will hardly respond positively to negative vibes from the fans.

It's done. Let's move on. By all means chant Nigel's name at the beginning of the game in recognition of our thanks and respect for him but then give full vocal support in the usual way to the team throughout the match.

SFC is our club. Don't betray our love for it with silly actions, however 'gutted' we are by Nigel's departure. Nigel is such a nice man that he will be the last to wish SFC ill. So why should we?

COYR

hdfw09 says...
4:48pm Fri 18 Jan 13

NC, you are a disgrace. Markuss is rolling over in his grave. I wish you nothing but bad fortune moving forward.

However, as fans, we must remain classy. We know NC has no class nor intelligence. We must support our team.

mbetts says...
4:53pm Fri 18 Jan 13

The echo has an agenda running with a story like this, it's very counter productive, what's done is done the bloke hasn't even had 1 minute managing the team and this paper is trying to undermine him it's a disgrace!

miltonarcher says...
5:08pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Protest loud and hard at the Everton game. Course it wont mean anything to the new guy, he cant speak English.

bigfella777 says...
5:12pm Fri 18 Jan 13

What this mans is that all the beered up muppets in the Northam will wave a bit of toilet paper, while the real fans get behind the future.
Childish,pathetic.

GreedySaint says...
5:24pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Please don't protest, it's a shame Nigel was sacked I'm gutted for him but it isn't Pochettino's or the players fault, it's our job to get behind the team. No man is bigger than Southampton FC. The king is dead, long live the king!

saintregor says...
5:44pm Fri 18 Jan 13

not happy but i will be behind the team 100% monday,I will protest against nc in my own way by not spending any money within the ground for the rest of the season (cash talks).

SaintLol says...
5:47pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Here is my letter to Saints, sorry it's long and emotional:
Dear Sirs,

I hope it is possible for Mr Cortese and the trustees and estate of Marcus Liebherr to consider this email.

I am a season ticket holder and have been a Saints Supporter since 1969. One of the most important things for a Saints fan is the feeling of belonging and loyalty to the club and team. We want to be in the premier league obviously, but we have no pretensions of winning it, rather we want to see good attacking football and winning more games than we lose, and the odd great result like the one on Wednesday against Chelsea. We feel an affinity with the club that cannot be measured in monetary terms; the club is a major part of our lives. We care deeply about it.

So when Saints went into administration the desperate feeling of hopelessness at the possibility of losing something so important hit hard. Mr Liebherr and Mr Cortese came along and put Mr liebherr's money into the club. I do not really know why he did this, my only real understanding is that he was very wealthy due to his ownership of Liebherr Cranes, and that as his company supplied cranes to Southampton Docks that may have been why he considered it worthwhile investing in the club. He has of course become a legend to the fans. I also understand that he had great faith in Mr Cortese's business acumen, he having been involved in advising on the purchase, and that Mr Liebherr would not have carried on with the acquisition if Mr Cortese did not agree to become a director and Executive Chairman. So clearly Mr Liebherr had great faith in Mr Cortese.

It is stated in Wikipidiea that Mr Cortese said on his appointment: "We will take our example from our supporters, who already are what we aim to become - Premier League. With their support we will again become a Premier League Club." I am sure he meant this. But of course we are now Premier League and have done well to get 22 points from 22 games under the man Mr Cortese appointed, Nigel Adkins. This season, staying in the Premier League must have been the aim. Only 2 defeats in the last 12 games says a lot. Mr Adkins expressed that the team was learning how to deal with the opposition in the Premier League, and in my view that was happening and we have been playing good football. Mr Adkins is eloquent and I am sure had the players on his side. He was clearly committed to Saints as far as I could tell and was excited but realistic. His tactical skills were developing well - he made a very bad decision in the Man Utd game to take off two players who were terrorising the United defence. He learnt from this - when asked about Rickie Lambert being on the bench against Chelsea he said he wanted him for impact - and what an impact we all witnessed. Excellent tactical skill.

So when I hear he has been sacked for a manager who does not speak English, who was sacked in November by Espanyol for being bottom of the league, who won only 49 out of 146 league games in 3 and a bit years and that was his only experience as a manager, I am shocked and dismayed and have no understanding of how it is considered he can take Saints to the next level, whatever that is meant to be. It may be said that Mr Cortese knows what he is doing, he sacked Alan Pardew for Nigel Adkins and Saints progressed. But I notice in the Mail that it says:

Sir Alex Ferguson also had his say, condemning Adkins' sacking as 'very unfair'.
The Manchester United manager said at his weekly press conference: 'It is a crazy world. It is hard to believe. There is no point saying we are surprised. It seems very unfair.'
Benitez has also warned Pochettino not to expect an easy ride in England.

'It's very difficult at the beginning," he added.

'You need to know the structure, the referees, the other managers' tactics, your own players.

'Even when you think you know, you play a game against Stoke and it's totally different.

'In Spain you can be very good at tactics and manage teams your ways. In England you have to adapt. It's a question of time.


'I don't like to see any manager, especially Nigel Adkins who was doing a great job, lose his job but I cannot talk about the decisions of the people in charge there.'

Mr Fergusson is a great example of sticking with a manager. How long before this new Argentinian manager is sacked. I predict he will struggle to get the team playing, we will lose to Everton and City, we will struggle again to get a momentum and we will probably be relegated.

This is because the fans will find it hard to accept him, the players will just have to get on with it, but won't understand him, and probably they will lack confidence in him, especially when his plans fail to work. This is in my view a crazy way to run a business and I am amazed that someone with Mr Cortese's alleged business skills and understanding cannot see that loyalty to someone who is doing well with you means a lot, and sacking him gives a clear indication that Saints will always be a ruthless outfit, but I suggest without any further success. Is there something we do not know?

I wish Mr Adkins all the very best in the future, I hope that whoever he becomes manager of (and he will) do really well, and I will certainly look out for his progress. I had hoped he would be our manager for as long as he was successful in the eyes of the fans, but clearly my dreams of belonging and loyalty are not considered of any value to the trustees or Mr Cortese. I fear a slippery slope.

I would welcome a reply and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

lowemustgo says...
6:12pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Good letter, but don't expect a reply in a hurry. The rules of corporate governance that apply to public companies do not apply to Southampton football club. At least Rupert Lowe had some non-executive directors on the board.
Knowledge is power and the Board (I use that term lightly as its really just the Chairman and his appointees) make no explanation for their behaviour to anyone.
For example, who was responsible for the signings in the last transfer window?
Clyne was a great buy, Gaston is under-performing, Mayuka and Gazza are lemons.
Pardew bought Lambert - who did Adkins buy?
Who did Cortese want to buy?
Who picks the team?
Does anyone at the club know that we need a half decent goalie, some centre backs and a left winger who can cross the ball and get a corner past the first defender?
Fans are kept in the dark and fed on b.........t.
Adkins was successful because he built a TEAM. Teams win games, talented individuals can influence the outcome, but consistency and longevity are the biggest influences on success.
Its great to have ambition, but unrealistic ambitions have been the downfall of many.
The fate of the club now depends on whether the new manager finds his feet quickly enough to come to terms with some difficult games. If he wins at Old Trafford he's a hero for a day. Thats a pretty tough ask.

callcopse says...
6:30pm Fri 18 Jan 13

SaintLol wrote:
Here is my letter to Saints, sorry it's long and emotional:
Dear Sirs,

I hope it is possible for Mr Cortese and the trustees and estate of Marcus Liebherr to consider this email.

I am a season ticket holder and have been a Saints Supporter since 1969. One of the most important things for a Saints fan is the feeling of belonging and loyalty to the club and team. We want to be in the premier league obviously, but we have no pretensions of winning it, rather we want to see good attacking football and winning more games than we lose, and the odd great result like the one on Wednesday against Chelsea. We feel an affinity with the club that cannot be measured in monetary terms; the club is a major part of our lives. We care deeply about it.

So when Saints went into administration the desperate feeling of hopelessness at the possibility of losing something so important hit hard. Mr Liebherr and Mr Cortese came along and put Mr liebherr's money into the club. I do not really know why he did this, my only real understanding is that he was very wealthy due to his ownership of Liebherr Cranes, and that as his company supplied cranes to Southampton Docks that may have been why he considered it worthwhile investing in the club. He has of course become a legend to the fans. I also understand that he had great faith in Mr Cortese's business acumen, he having been involved in advising on the purchase, and that Mr Liebherr would not have carried on with the acquisition if Mr Cortese did not agree to become a director and Executive Chairman. So clearly Mr Liebherr had great faith in Mr Cortese.

It is stated in Wikipidiea that Mr Cortese said on his appointment: "We will take our example from our supporters, who already are what we aim to become - Premier League. With their support we will again become a Premier League Club." I am sure he meant this. But of course we are now Premier League and have done well to get 22 points from 22 games under the man Mr Cortese appointed, Nigel Adkins. This season, staying in the Premier League must have been the aim. Only 2 defeats in the last 12 games says a lot. Mr Adkins expressed that the team was learning how to deal with the opposition in the Premier League, and in my view that was happening and we have been playing good football. Mr Adkins is eloquent and I am sure had the players on his side. He was clearly committed to Saints as far as I could tell and was excited but realistic. His tactical skills were developing well - he made a very bad decision in the Man Utd game to take off two players who were terrorising the United defence. He learnt from this - when asked about Rickie Lambert being on the bench against Chelsea he said he wanted him for impact - and what an impact we all witnessed. Excellent tactical skill.

So when I hear he has been sacked for a manager who does not speak English, who was sacked in November by Espanyol for being bottom of the league, who won only 49 out of 146 league games in 3 and a bit years and that was his only experience as a manager, I am shocked and dismayed and have no understanding of how it is considered he can take Saints to the next level, whatever that is meant to be. It may be said that Mr Cortese knows what he is doing, he sacked Alan Pardew for Nigel Adkins and Saints progressed. But I notice in the Mail that it says:

Sir Alex Ferguson also had his say, condemning Adkins' sacking as 'very unfair'.
The Manchester United manager said at his weekly press conference: 'It is a crazy world. It is hard to believe. There is no point saying we are surprised. It seems very unfair.'
Benitez has also warned Pochettino not to expect an easy ride in England.

'It's very difficult at the beginning," he added.

'You need to know the structure, the referees, the other managers' tactics, your own players.

'Even when you think you know, you play a game against Stoke and it's totally different.

'In Spain you can be very good at tactics and manage teams your ways. In England you have to adapt. It's a question of time.


'I don't like to see any manager, especially Nigel Adkins who was doing a great job, lose his job but I cannot talk about the decisions of the people in charge there.'

Mr Fergusson is a great example of sticking with a manager. How long before this new Argentinian manager is sacked. I predict he will struggle to get the team playing, we will lose to Everton and City, we will struggle again to get a momentum and we will probably be relegated.

This is because the fans will find it hard to accept him, the players will just have to get on with it, but won't understand him, and probably they will lack confidence in him, especially when his plans fail to work. This is in my view a crazy way to run a business and I am amazed that someone with Mr Cortese's alleged business skills and understanding cannot see that loyalty to someone who is doing well with you means a lot, and sacking him gives a clear indication that Saints will always be a ruthless outfit, but I suggest without any further success. Is there something we do not know?

I wish Mr Adkins all the very best in the future, I hope that whoever he becomes manager of (and he will) do really well, and I will certainly look out for his progress. I had hoped he would be our manager for as long as he was successful in the eyes of the fans, but clearly my dreams of belonging and loyalty are not considered of any value to the trustees or Mr Cortese. I fear a slippery slope.

I would welcome a reply and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
SaintLOL, what you said. I'm going through all the stages of betrayal from fury to sadness right now. This is not comparable to the sacking of Pardew, who had not worked miracles.

Skating on thin ice says...
6:56pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Yes alltrue Saints fans should support this initiative. As the game is live on TV, it's possible to make an enormous impact and this is how to do it as well as than waving whit hankies.

1) As the new manager is South American, he is certain to pick Guly in the starting line up. Boo as loudly as possible when he comes on to the pitch, to show your disapproval of the manager.

2) As many supporters as possible should leave the game after 80 minutes, especially if the other team are winning.

3) After leaving the ground, everybody should Pavement Dance along the road and spend the rest of the night in the Joshua Tree.

That will show PocchettBilliards what you thik of him!!

redsnapper says...
7:41pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Totally pointless . I was watching SS interview some Supporters Club guy wHo was a complete dimwit and had nothing to say.

Its happened. Nigel is a great mgr and probably a great guy also, but look at how the negative vibes at Chelsea have wrecked their home form.

It would be better for all, if Cortese had the cahones to speak live to the media, and explain his actions but as he suffers from "small man syndrome" what can we expect.

BOTTOM LINE we support the Saints and the new mgr and get on with moving up the lead.

Any extended negativity to OUR NEW MGR will affect the players so forget it.

Outside of the Box says...
8:18pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Perry McMillan is a mug, as is Mike Callaghan the self proclaimed Chair and Vice Chair Southampton Independent Supporter Association,,, an Association consisting of 2 members.

Perry should stick to cabbying and Mike should just go away, he's worse than Nick Illingsworth.

Protesting will achieve nothing, as fans we should rise above the seemingly insane actions of Chairman and support the new man in charge.

giordano says...
8:20pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Don't do it please. It's a stupid idea.

worthing_saint says...
8:21pm Fri 18 Jan 13

From a 'human' perspective it's bad.

I'm gutted for Nige.

But football is, unfortunately, a business now, and Italian/Swiss bankers run a business for it to succeed above all else.

I actually think from a football decision this will turn out to be a good one.

I just don't know how long that might take.

The biggest issue is the guy can't even speak English!! How can he get his point across quickly at half time when things aren't going well?

But I actually like the look of the new manager and REALLY hope he hits the ground running.

I think giving a cheer to Nigel during the Everton game is a good thing to do, but let's not get on the new guys back. Look at Chelsea.

Let's keep supporting our club and hope we can keep climbing the table.

Hey, and remember, at least we're not Portsmouth FC :)

soton3009 says...
8:22pm Fri 18 Jan 13

First off,absolutely gutted about Nigels sacking. Loved the bloke and every time i heard his interviews i couldnt help but smile to myself. Was proud to have him represent us and he will be,rightly,remembere
d as a bit of a legend. I'll probably even wake up in the morning with that horrible sinking, realisation that it wasnt a bad dream.

However.

This pathetic,idiotic idea for a protest is simply wrong. Fair enough,chant his name at the beginning of the game and stand to applaud.That is only fair. But to PROTEST?. Behave. Its done now. We have a new manager who is very well respected in Spain and who seems like a decent fella.

Lets give him and the players the support they deserve and forget about all the other stuff for the good of the club.

Brusher Mills says...
9:16pm Fri 18 Jan 13

I would like to protest about the fans planning to protest. Well done Perry you've got your name in the paper, its been a while.

Its a pointless task and you should be getting behind the team, sending out negative vibes will causes us to lose three points.

hedgeenddan says...
9:19pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Why is everybody saying Markus would be rolling in his grave about sacking Adkins at the end of the day Adkins was cortese appointment and it came after the death of Markus we should really be thanking him for bringing Adkins to the club because if that hadn't happened we would probably be in the championship at best, but at the end of the day managers come and go, it's the fans that need to stay loyal get behind the team on Monday night get the win against and give this new guy a chance

zambucco says...
9:26pm Fri 18 Jan 13

without any prompting it is pretty assured that Nigel Adkins name will be chanted several times throughout the game. I see absolutely no point in waving white hankies, is that similar to surrendering?
I think Mr Cortese will know that he is unpopular with fans, he will know that it is an unpopular decision. But he will stand by this, and there is no going back. So really what is the point?
Let's all to a man cheer on the team, they are the ones who will feel the impact most, we must do everything to keep it together "as one"
Let's for get this and turn our attention to our climb up the Premiership and survival. Who knows in 2 years time we could be hailing a new messiah!

I'll happily sing "there's only one Nigel Adkins" but I'm blowed if I'm waving an old snot rag around!

Taupo bt says...
10:10pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Cortese and Lance Armstrong obviously share the same d and a. This must be the most shameful act in the history of Southampton FC.Nigel Adkins is arguably the most influential manager in the clubs history and should he ever return to St Mary's he can be assured of a huge welcome.However the decision has been made -daylight will follow darkness-we must get behind the team and the new manager otherwise it is ''Championship here we come''

joelster says...
10:12pm Fri 18 Jan 13

I was outraged for 10 minutes, then maturity kicked in.
waving hankies isnt whats best for atkins or us.
get behind the new manager.
It's football, it's life, what can you do?
Look at the positives we have a driven chairman with stacks of cash who wants us to be the best and get into Europe!
Do I think Atkins should have been sacked- absolutely not. I think he was doing an awesome job and was my favorite manager we have had- BUT THAT"S FOOTBALL!!!
Managers come, managers go- supporters stay- and by their definition what should they do? SUPPORT!!

THANK YOU Atkins for all you did- you were amazing!

Up the Reds! RED ARMY!

Judea Popular Front says...
10:27pm Fri 18 Jan 13

It's sad that Nigel has gone but any protests will affect the team not Cortese.
The protest is just a publicity stunt for the numpties who think they represent the fanbase, i won't name them as they get far too much publicity as it is.
Good luck to Nigel and to our new manager.

BigBugBuzz says...
10:40pm Fri 18 Jan 13

One minute of silence for NA and wear a black armband. Part of our future died today. What should have been, never will be.

BigBugBuzz says...
10:47pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Better still, at the starting whistle, turn away from the pitch, lay your arms over the shoulder of your neighbour, and be silent for one minute.... Then carry on, support the players and the new manager.... We need to show our respect for NC but life must also go on.

Brusher Mills says...
10:56pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Why don't you just go and watch the football. Shows the mentality.

sasmike says...
12:43am Sat 19 Jan 13

NC IS A TOSSER,,,,, NA IS SUPERMAN

batesieboy says...
5:51am Sat 19 Jan 13

Waving a white hankie?! How effeminate is that?! (Very. The Skates will be praying that we do this...)

Tirau Dan says...
6:14am Sat 19 Jan 13

pack it in and grow up for goodness sake some of the so called fans posting are poison... just poison. Seems like five minutes ago most were on here bagging for his head on a plate.. oh how fickle some are.

ENOUGH of the insults - this man's vision got Markus to buy the club so long as he ran it for five years.. It saved us after MLT etc nearly stuffed us. Hard hard crazy yes if you like but never doubt the intent of the don.
This would have been signalled in advance between parties concerned and it's a credit that it didn;t come out earlier.

Love Nige.. hope he gets Chelsea or Blackpool in double quick order but give the team and new guy a fair go.. and don;t doubt the intent of Nicola Cortese to take this club to the top... Protest at the end of the season if we get relegated.... we are only 3pts from the zone after more than half the season..

white flags at a saints game - pathetic
NEVER!!!

Strasbourg Saint says...
10:56am Sat 19 Jan 13

hamblesaint wrote:
A major shock to all of us. Nigel has done a great job for us and for the team. He is a good manager and is a gentleman too. He has never said anything bad about any of our players even when many of us have. My good wishes go to Nigel. I'm sure he will be a success where ever he goes and that will not be very long. We must now regroup as fans and get behind our team and cheer them on to greatness. It isn't Mauricio Pochettinos fault that Nigel has been sacked so we should not take it out on him. Yes we should chant Nigels name on monday night but we need to cheer on the team. COYR
I think this thread is the best and most balanced of the past 24 hours. What you, Hamble, (along with others such as Dan and Zambucco) have said is exactly what I wanted to post.

I'm angry because I think things were moving steadily in the right direction and IMO this change is not only wrong but is also a huge gamble.

However, the best way to show support for Nigel AND to support the team, is to spontaneously sing his name before the match and constantly sing, cheer, shout and scream your support for the team and new manager during the match.

As with every supporter, Perry, Nick and the SISA gang would be wise to prioritise things; maybe like this:
1. wanting Saints to succeed.
2. showing their support for the team and manager
3. .... a poor 3rd (at best) disapproval of Nigel's dismissal.

If they want to do No. 3, keep it outside of the ground and NOT during a match.

White hankies! Do me a favour.

brabbs99 says...
11:04am Sat 19 Jan 13

"ANYONE REMEMBER JAN POORTVLIET"? AND I THINK THAT **** COULD SPEAK ENGLISH!

Rising_Son says...
11:25am Sat 19 Jan 13

brabbs99 wrote:
"ANYONE REMEMBER JAN POORTVLIET"? AND I THINK THAT **** COULD SPEAK ENGLISH!
Jan Poortvliet took over a team of what was largely inexperienced youth players. Look at where these players are now and then think again about Poortvliet.

brabbs99 says...
11:30am Sat 19 Jan 13

"WAVING WHITE HANKIES? WE WOULD BE A LAUGHING STOCK"! "ISN'T THAT WHAT CORTESE'S COUNTRYMEN DID DURING THE WAR GETTING OUT OF THEIR TANKS WITH THE REVERSE GEARS"?

brabbs99 says...
11:38am Sat 19 Jan 13

Rising_Son wrote:
brabbs99 wrote:
"ANYONE REMEMBER JAN POORTVLIET"? AND I THINK THAT **** COULD SPEAK ENGLISH!
Jan Poortvliet took over a team of what was largely inexperienced youth players. Look at where these players are now and then think again about Poortvliet.
JAN POORTVLIET WAS A TOSSER WHO COULDN'T RUN AN EFFING BATH

gladbachsaint says...
3:34pm Sat 19 Jan 13

We could adopt the same method of protesting that p*mp*y have - don't turn up for matches.

In fact - hang on - apparently p*mp*y fans are NOT protesting. There just aren't very many of them.

SaintBobby76 says...
12:27am Tue 22 Jan 13

priesters wrote:
****. It's done, let's get behind the time.
I'm livid, but it won't do anything.
Stunning.

How do I get more involved in SISA?

That hankie protest will have sent shivers around the world of football.

Truly amazing to watch. Can we hear much more from Perry McMillan in future, please?

Not only is he a visionary. He clearly has his finger on the pulse of Saints fans.

I feel privileged to support a club that has this Perry chap as our fan rep. Truly privileged.

Please quote him more often.

SaintBobby76 says...
1:08am Tue 22 Jan 13

priesters wrote:
****. It's done, let's get behind the time.
I'm livid, but it won't do anything.
Stunning.

How do I get more involved in SISA?

That hankie protest will have sent shivers around the world of football.

Truly amazing to watch. Can we hear much more from Perry McMillan in future, please?

Not only is he a visionary. He clearly has his finger on the pulse of Saints fans.

I feel privileged to support a club that has this Perry chap as our fan rep. Truly privileged.

Please quote him more often.

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