Lets start with giving Nigel a descent contract. Then a few bob to buy Richard Wright.
Well done to you and the boys for survival.

Thanks Nigel it has been a bit of a roller coaster ride but you brought us through.

I for one would love to see you in charge next season. Once again THANK YOU COYR

I keep thinking about what needs to be done:

1. Are the players we have good enough to compete better next season? Clearly they have underachieved this season.

2. What money do we have to play with? I expect not a lot which would mean that we would have to sell in order ot bring new faces in. We must keep hold of our captain so the only obvious candidates are the likes of Skacel, Rasiak and maybe BWP.

3. Who can step up from the youth ranks? I think it's a bit too much to expect another Le Tissier, Walcott of Baile but one can hope!

In reality, I think we will need a mixture of all 3 to be more competetive next season.

I'd love to think we will sign Richard Wright but I can't see it personally. In any case, would he really be such a good singing (think about Saganowski's perfomances after we signed him).

Unfortunately I cannot attend home games these days but I will be buying a new Saints shirt to give the club some much needed cash. Hopefully it will get worn more than the last one!

Planning for the future is a bit tricky just at the moment with Lowe-life and his divisive gang doing their best to screw things up.

Pearson deserves a contract and good backing to get next season off to the best possible start but I fear that the cancer will be back to threaten Saints' health.

Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival!
I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable!
All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

Mike wrote:
Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival! I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable! All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

Why is it that some people have blinkers on when it comes to Rupert Lowe.

He brought the club to its knees with his managerial changes and a policy of selling every goo player we had.

The fact is the club was and is undercapitalized and the move to St Marys should not have been made without a proper business plan to service the increased debt.

Lowe's return is not a foregone conclusion and I hope Crouch does his best to persuade the other 54 percent of voters that Lowe's return would be a backward step.

Mike wrote:
Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival! I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable! All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

A vote for more instability..
I'm not sure thats in the clubs best interest.
Nigel Pearson has made good loan signings and started giving the team some cahones.
The best thing Mr Lowe can do is show the fans he has learnt for previous mistakes and start backing the manager and pony up the dough.
Nigel Pearsons Red and White Army.

Wondered when Hoddle would come up - the complete opposite of Pearson who merits a chance. Agree about defence - Pericard was Pearson's one error of judgement but he still merits a chance. BTW - how effective has Hoddle been in his last two managerial positions? I think he's a 'has been' now as a manager.

We have reached rock bottom and now perceive yesterday as a great achievment and NP as great manager for getting us a win at the last minute at the tailend of the championship. Let's not forget who we are! We are a great and a big club and this time next year we will be looking forward to premiership football. It won't be with NP though, the bad days are now coming to an end. Thanks Nigel you did a great job for at this dark moment for Saints and wish you every success in the future. Your CV now looks great and you have 1000's of new friends at Southampton.

Keeping hold of Pearson is essential. He never had a chance of stamping his authority on a team that had by and large given up after Burley walked out. Look at the signings of Wright, Perry and Lucketti- immense.

Time to clear out the likes of Idiakez, Viafara, BWP, Saganowski, Ostlund, Powell, J Wright, Licka and Rasiak & Skacel.

We need players who can cope with the pace and power of the Championship, not fancy dans.

Allow Lallana, Lancashire, and Gillett to step up and build a team around Davies, Safri and John as a spine.

I fear for the future we need a united boardroom we need a chairman who gives not takes buys not sells lets the manger manage and dont interfear Wilde will be lowes puppet untill he runs away again.Nigel wont be lowes cup of sherry hes not a yes man support the SAINTS keep lowe &his chums out!s

What a joke, all these people saying goodbye to Nigel! We need him to stay.

Here are some reasons to keep Pearson:

1. We need genuine and committed football men like Nigel around, because Rupert is none of these things. When he does take over (i am just about resigned to this) I hope he finds the investor that can save the club quickly.

2. We dont have the money to pay the likes of Hoddle, Alladyce etc.

3. Take a look over our results, I think the only dissapointing results are against Burnley and the fact we let-in 5 against Hull...but otherwise there are some spirited draws and great wins.

4. Coventry went with a proven manager and look where they finished. Not to mention Leicester.

5. Look at Pearson's (loan) signings, they have kept us up...it took a good decision not to recall Kelvin Davis etc etc.

6. Pearson will have a good idea who to get rid of and where we need to make some signings.

Please add anymore points why he should stay or some opposing reasons for him to go. I just I cant see that being the answer. We need to get used to being in this league til we get sorted. It's the 4th best supported league in the world. QPR have the richest owners in English football and traditionally big teams like Forest and Leeds (possibly) coming up will make it more interesting. Get over the premiership rush...it will happen at some point.

CT wrote:
We have reached rock bottom and now perceive yesterday as a great achievment and NP as great manager for getting us a win at the last minute at the tailend of the championship. Let's not forget who we are! We are a great and a big club and this time next year we will be looking forward to premiership football. It won't be with NP though, the bad days are now coming to an end. Thanks Nigel you did a great job for at this dark moment for Saints and wish you every success in the future. Your CV now looks great and you have 1000's of new friends at Southampton.

I am afraid that this type of talk is what has got us into this position in the first place. The sooner the fans players and staff realise we are no longer a big club and are now a "championship" club the quicker we might get back to the premiership. Since we went down we have always believed we are too good for this division. Pearson has chaanged their philosophy and with that done a great job in keeping us in the championship, to get rid of him now would be a massive error. I for one dont want Hoddle (lowe's no 1 "yes man") back.

I think the players and staff at St Mary's did a fantastic job yesterday. No one should forget that Nigel Pearson came into the Club knowing he had a relegation fight on his hands. His professionalism and talent is without question. He managed what George Burley failed to do. He motivated the players. He clearly understands the talent that exists at the club and is not afraid to use the younger players if they merit it. I would though like to see more of David Mcgoldrick.

I just hope that whoever takes charge of the club learns from the past mistakes and gives us the stability we need. How many managers have we had at Saints in the last 10 years?! It would be a mistake to lose Nigel Pearson. We need to build on what we have but that means some real investment not just a merry-go round of directors.

Well done Saints!

Karen Robinson

Matthew Leech wrote:

CT wrote: We have reached rock bottom and now perceive yesterday as a great achievment and NP as great manager for getting us a win at the last minute at the tailend of the championship. Let\\\'s not forget who we are! We are a great and a big club and this time next year we will be looking forward to premiership football. It won\\\'t be with NP though, the bad days are now coming to an end. Thanks Nigel you did a great job for at this dark moment for Saints and wish you every success in the future. Your CV now looks great and you have 1000\\\'s of new friends at Southampton.

I am afraid that this type of talk is what has got us into this position in the first place. The sooner the fans players and staff realise we are no longer a big club and are now a \\\"championship\\\" club the quicker we might get back to the premiership. Since we went down we have always believed we are too good for this division. Pearson has chaanged their philosophy and with that done a great job in keeping us in the championship, to get rid of him now would be a massive error. I for one dont want Hoddle (lowe\\\'s no 1 \\\"yes man\\\") back.

What that we're going to be looking forward to premiership football! I agree that Hoddle and Lowe are totally not what we want but we need directors, fans, investors, players that believe that our history and future is that of a big club and that we ARE going to be in the premiership. Not only have the vision but the ability, skills and leadership....we don't have that at present. I take your point and i'm afraid that it's the type of talk that has got us into this position and certainly is going to keep us there.

karen robinson wrote:
I think the players and staff at St Mary\'s did a fantastic job yesterday. No one should forget that Nigel Pearson came into the Club knowing he had a relegation fight on his hands. His professionalism and talent is without question. He managed what George Burley failed to do. He motivated the players. He clearly understands the talent that exists at the club and is not afraid to use the younger players if they merit it. I would though like to see more of David Mcgoldrick. I just hope that whoever takes charge of the club learns from the past mistakes and gives us the stability we need. How many managers have we had at Saints in the last 10 years?! It would be a mistake to lose Nigel Pearson. We need to build on what we have but that means some real investment not just a merry-go round of directors. Well done Saints! Karen Robinson

Yes Nigel came in at the worst time, he had to save a sinking ship...and he did it!

We could have slipped below Colchester or Scunny, not to mention get relegated 3rd from bottom.

Just to add to my six points on why he should in my opinion unquestionably stay...

7. He shows he could make decisions under pressure. For eg. to introduce Lallana in the last 2 games and Saga too. Plus bringing back Licka who did really well for about 5 games. Euell is rejuvinated, at times he lacked quality on goal, but the positions he was getting into were fantastic.

To the person who claims NP is a defensive manager, were you not at yesterday's game?! In a league like ours this season where form goes out the window, he did a great job to stop the rot.
When burley left, the players were unfit and demoralised. Burley was tactically clueless and made on average 3 team changes per game. No one knew if they were playing or what to do to get in the team. Then when they did, he played them out of position.
In walks NP and stability reigned. Players playing in their natural position, Euell returned to the form we knew he had but did not see under Burley enough (and who was magnificent yesterday) and discipline and fitness came about. NP did what was necessary to keep us up as our form was taking us to Div 1. He gave youngsters a chance too; just look at Lallana yesterday playing without fear in a high pressure game. NP now deserves to build the side and take us forward. Prem will not come overnight but NP can make us more competitive and push in a few years. A good Cup run next season and top 10 finish would be a good start.

I for one would be very happy if Pearson is in charge next season. He deserves the chance.

People on here saying Hoddle will come back must be kidding themselves. How are we ever going to afford him? WE have no money and Hoddle will still command a fee which is above what we can afford!

dainowel wrote:

Mike wrote:
Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival! I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable! All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

Why is it that some people have blinkers on when it comes to Rupert Lowe.

He brought the club to its knees with his managerial changes and a policy of selling every goo player we had.

The fact is the club was and is undercapitalized and the move to St Marys should not have been made without a proper business plan to service the increased debt.

Lowe\\\'s return is not a foregone conclusion and I hope Crouch does his best to persuade the other 54 percent of voters that Lowe\\\'s return would be a backward step.

I think it's clear who is wearing the blinkers. Lowe oversaw the most consistently successful period in saints history and balanced the books by refusing to give in to players excessive wage demands. He achieved considerable transfer income from those who elected to leave and also delivered a new stadium which others had failed to do for decades. His return is a foregone conclusion and most sensible Saints fans are mightily relieved. He's not going to win any popularity competitions and the Lowe haters will continue to hate him, but at least he will keep us out of administration, which is where the current bunch were heading. He's back, so it's important we all join to support the team rather than tearing ourselves apart about off the field issues.

CT wrote:

Matthew Leech wrote:

CT wrote: We have reached rock bottom and now perceive yesterday as a great achievment and NP as great manager for getting us a win at the last minute at the tailend of the championship. Let\\\\\\\'s not forget who we are! We are a great and a big club and this time next year we will be looking forward to premiership football. It won\\\\\\\'t be with NP though, the bad days are now coming to an end. Thanks Nigel you did a great job for at this dark moment for Saints and wish you every success in the future. Your CV now looks great and you have 1000\\\\\\\'s of new friends at Southampton.

I am afraid that this type of talk is what has got us into this position in the first place. The sooner the fans players and staff realise we are no longer a big club and are now a \\\\\\\"championship\\\\\\\" club the quicker we might get back to the premiership. Since we went down we have always believed we are too good for this division. Pearson has chaanged their philosophy and with that done a great job in keeping us in the championship, to get rid of him now would be a massive error. I for one dont want Hoddle (lowe\\\\\\\'s no 1 \\\\\\\"yes man\\\\\\\") back.

What that we\'re going to be looking forward to premiership football! I agree that Hoddle and Lowe are totally not what we want but we need directors, fans, investors, players that believe that our history and future is that of a big club and that we ARE going to be in the premiership. Not only have the vision but the ability, skills and leadership....we don\'t have that at present. I take your point and i\'m afraid that it\'s the type of talk that has got us into this position and certainly is going to keep us there.

All I am saying is that I remember walking away from the ground the day we went down and everyone saying "We're too big a club to go down" and to this day fans are still saying we are too good for the championship. The thing is the players seem to have believed this as well. Under Pearson they have become a hardworking team who accept their position and realise they've got to prove they are good enough to stay in the championship. Much improved from the start of the season when we looked like we couldnt care less against what the fans called those "lesser" teams. The last few weeks everyone has accepted that we were in big trouble and that has helped to keep us up. With the support of fans and the backing of the board Pearson can bring the stabilty, passion and work-rate that will be needed to get us out of the Championship.

I want to thank NP for saving the Saints from humiliation. We now look more solid and if we can sign Wright and Vignal bring back Rasiak and get an attacking center midfield player then we have a half decent team. I have been to every home game and only missed 3 away games all season and can see a shape forming. People who say NP is defensive cannot have been watching saints this season. We were leaking goals for fun. He has stopped that. He is trying to build from the back which is what good Managers do. Yesterday who did we have on the bench? No one defender! Lets give NP a chance. I'm old enough to remember a certain Lawie Mc being relegated in his first season at saints and look where he took us. Hoddle? Don't make me laugh. We have been there and not again. Lets look forward, wheel and deal in the transfer market, sell Skacel, BWP, K.Davis, Idiakez, Thomas and bring in 3 or 4 on free's. COYR

Lets now build for next season and I hope Lowe gives NP all the money he needs to spend but only if we get the investment. Next season I hope we can get better quality such as fitness levels and also not sell our best players again, and hopefully bring in new ones

C0YR

Do we keep Pearson? I am 70:30 in favour. He gave us some fight and made some good loan signings as well. However, we were 6 points above relegation zone before he arrived, but i guess you could argue we were in freefall.

In terms of players, get rid of Jermaine Wright, Kelvin Davis, Mario Licka, Rasiak, Skacel, Viafara. With Claus and Makin retiring that all would clear a lot of our wages.

Sign Richard Wright permanently - are Lucketti and Perry too old to sign full time? Also, seems ike Surman is immense at left back (as Le Tiss said yesterday, Surman hasn't got the pace to be an out-and-out left winger). Lets keep him in defence.

Finally, Lowe would do well to state from the outset that he is keeping Pearson, and then do what he can actually do well - look at the books and get us on an even keel. He will then find the investment (again, i think this is something he would actually be good at..!), make a load of cash for himself and leave us be with our owners/chairman, and the disposable cash for new players. Seriously, with a price tag of 20 mill, that is pocket money in today's climate.

Future is bright (er).......after yesterday

LOL at the Skate adding 657 to his username thinking that makes him a hooligan or something

Nigel Pearson deserves huge credit and loyalty from the club, he clearly has plenty of support and admiration from the fans. If he is dispensed with just because Lowe has his favourites (more loony tunes a la Woodward) we will return to the years of uncertainty, inconsistency, U turns and nobody on the pitch caring for the club's best interests. We need stability to build and Pearson is the man, he now knows what needs to be done, let him do it.
Pearson inherited a weak position (appalling injury list esp amongst defenders; unmotivated players - many regularly played out of position, many lacking motivation), he then had two quality players (whatever their faults) taken away from him and then lost Andrew Davies for the important run in. Give this guy all the credit he is due for changing players attitudes, bringing in vital loan signings and providing real leadership from the touchlines. Thank you Nigel you will always have our thanks and huge sympathy if you are treated as badly as seems potentially likely.
One last word, thank you Stern John, your goals also saved us at a time when virtually nobody else ever looked likely to score you provided us with a lifeline. I know your languid style has been described by some as lazy but you came through for us. Thanks so much

D M Higgins wrote:
Nigel Pearson deserves huge credit and loyalty from the club, he clearly has plenty of support and admiration from the fans. If he is dispensed with just because Lowe has his favourites (more loony tunes a la Woodward) we will return to the years of uncertainty, inconsistency, U turns and nobody on the pitch caring for the club's best interests. We need stability to build and Pearson is the man, he now knows what needs to be done, let him do it. Pearson inherited a weak position (appalling injury list esp amongst defenders; unmotivated players - many regularly played out of position, many lacking motivation), he then had two quality players (whatever their faults) taken away from him and then lost Andrew Davies for the important run in. Give this guy all the credit he is due for changing players attitudes, bringing in vital loan signings and providing real leadership from the touchlines. Thank you Nigel you will always have our thanks and huge sympathy if you are treated as badly as seems potentially likely. One last word, thank you Stern John, your goals also saved us at a time when virtually nobody else ever looked likely to score you provided us with a lifeline. I know your languid style has been described by some as lazy but you came through for us. Thanks so much

I agree. Off the pitch and in interviews NP seems down to earth and a calm influence. On the pitch and at yesterday's final whistle it's plain to see that the guy has passion!
Instead of worrying about who we can get in to replace him or move us on why can't we just take stock and get behind the guy? There's no reason why with loyalty from the fans/team and backing from the board we can't push up next season or at least finish really strongly (anythings better than this season!)

Bryan wrote:

Mike wrote: Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival! I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable! All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

A vote for more instability.. I'm not sure thats in the clubs best interest. Nigel Pearson has made good loan signings and started giving the team some cahones. The best thing Mr Lowe can do is show the fans he has learnt for previous mistakes and start backing the manager and pony up the dough. Nigel Pearsons Red and White Army.

exactly hopefully Lowe has learnt, although not the happiest of appointments, purely becaus the fans are still divided, BUT if he can bring money and keep Pearson then the negativiity will hopefully decrease. People can look at Pearson's record since he came in and say we should have done better, the fact is this league means anyone can beat anyone, which is tough to plan against and he had no window to bring in his own players, no money to invest and came in amongst strong opposition and on the back of the club's worst ever time, even Coleman at Coventry with investment couldn't keep his side up till the last day of the season and they got hammered yesterday they were just lucky Leicster were playing tough opposition!
COYR and keep the faith Saints fans the only way now is surely up!!!

totally agree.we have to get things sorted and a team that have all played together at least a few weeks before start of new season.we need to be ready.as for a above - how sad can you get pathetic little skate boy?

10 games 3 wins 4 draws and 3 lost averagre points 1.3 x 46 games = 59.8 .Hardly championship promotion form.But give Nigel his due he's been a breath of fresh and is a great motivator. We would need to average around 1.8 points a game to have any chance.There is a need for a clear out therefore exit Dyer, Wright-Phillips ,Thomas ,Euell ,and Idinakez and bringing a qualtiy striker and defender and play the youngsters that measure up.And by the way Nigel a new 2 year contract so that he feels committed to the club and more importantly the club are committed to him. Come on Lowe show us how you really feel.
Incidently Lowe is quoted as saying there are issues to be resolved but that he could not reveal any information(The independant Monday).As I've said before I believe the only reason why he and Wilde have buried the hatchett is bcause they have one common aim. SFC? No Money!There want to negotitate the sale of SFC and get the best price on the deal and have a golden handshake when they go!And let's hope that is soon!!!!

Crew you are such an evil thug.....do you go to matches to watch football or have fights? You sound like a rough, evil thug...your family must be SO proud! GROW UP.

On the subject of Nigel.

He has EARNED the right to have first refusal as Manager next season. It might be a very sobering lesson to all the wingers if he was offered the job and turned it down for a "bigger" Club.

Many, many thanks to Nigel and all the boys. The alternative was a nightmare.

Graham

Get rid of Jermaine Wright. GET RID OF JERMAINE WRIGHT! Kelvin Davis too. How many goals are these two responcible for? Nearly all

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY, RUPERT LOWE IS NOT HERE FOR SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB. THE MAN IS HERE SOLEY TO PROJECT HIMSELF THROUGH THE MEDIA. WHAT OTHER CHAIRMAN INCLUDES HIMSELF IN TEAM PHOTO'S?. HE IS COMING BACK LIKE IT OR NOT, BUT WILL HE BRING IN THE INVESTMENT OUR CLUB NEEDS?. I DONT THINK SO. I DONT THINK THERE IS AN IVESTOR READY TO INVEST IN A P.L.C. THERE ARE PEOPLE READY TO PUT MONEY INTO FOOTBALL CLUBS WHICH IS TOTALY DIFERENT TO WHAT IS ON OFFER AT OUR CLUB. WE MUST FOR THE SAKE OF THE CLUB ALL UNITE AND JUST HOPE HE HAS LEARNT. THAT TO BALLANCE THE BOOKS DOES NOT MEAN SELLING THE LIKE'S OF SURMAN,LALLANA AND DONT PUT US THROUGH THE MANAGER'S MERRY GOROUND AGAIN. WE JUST GOT TO GIVE NIGEL PERSON TIME TO BRING IN THE PLAYERS HE WANTS. HIS RECENT LOAN SIGNINGS HAVE SAVE ME THE JOURNEY TO CLUBS LIKE YEOVIL, HEREFORD, SWINDON WITH RESPECT NOT MY CUP OF TEA. SO COME ON LOWE AND WILDE YOU HAVE CAUSED ENOUGH UPROAR THIS SEASON NOW GIVE US SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT AND TAKE US UP.

bob longland on 2:06pm today
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY, RUPERT LOWE IS NOT HERE FOR SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB. THE MAN IS HERE SOLEY TO PROJECT HIMSELF THROUGH THE MEDIA. WHAT OTHER CHAIRMAN INCLUDES HIMSELF IN TEAM PHOTO'S?. HE IS COMING BACK LIKE IT OR NOT, BUT WILL HE BRING IN THE INVESTMENT OUR CLUB NEEDS?. I DONT THINK SO. I DONT THINK THERE IS AN IVESTOR READY TO INVEST IN A P.L.C. THERE ARE PEOPLE READY TO PUT MONEY INTO FOOTBALL CLUBS WHICH IS TOTALY DIFERENT TO WHAT IS ON OFFER AT OUR CLUB. WE MUST FOR THE SAKE OF THE CLUB ALL UNITE AND JUST HOPE HE HAS LEARNT. THAT TO BALLANCE THE BOOKS DOES NOT MEAN SELLING THE LIKE'S OF SURMAN,LALLANA AND DONT PUT US THROUGH THE MANAGER'S MERRY GOROUND AGAIN. WE JUST GOT TO GIVE NIGEL PERSON TIME TO BRING IN THE PLAYERS HE WANTS. HIS RECENT LOAN SIGNINGS HAVE SAVE ME THE JOURNEY TO CLUBS LIKE YEOVIL, HEREFORD, SWINDON WITH RESPECT NOT MY CUP OF TEA. SO COME ON LOWE AND WILDE YOU HAVE CAUSED ENOUGH UPROAR THIS SEASON NOW GIVE US SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT AND TAKE US UP.
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY, RUPERT LOWE IS NOT HERE FOR SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB. THE MAN IS HERE SOLEY TO PROJECT HIMSELF THROUGH THE MEDIA. WHAT OTHER CHAIRMAN INCLUDES HIMSELF IN TEAM PHOTO'S?. HE IS COMING BACK LIKE IT OR NOT, BUT WILL HE BRING IN THE INVESTMENT OUR CLUB NEEDS?. I DONT THINK SO. I DONT THINK THERE IS AN IVESTOR READY TO INVEST IN A P.L.C. THERE ARE PEOPLE READY TO PUT MONEY INTO FOOTBALL CLUBS WHICH IS TOTALY DIFERENT TO WHAT IS ON OFFER AT OUR CLUB. WE MUST FOR THE SAKE OF THE CLUB ALL UNITE AND JUST HOPE HE HAS LEARNT. THAT TO BALLANCE THE BOOKS DOES NOT MEAN SELLING THE LIKE'S OF SURMAN,LALLANA AND DONT PUT US THROUGH THE MANAGER'S MERRY GOROUND AGAIN. WE JUST GOT TO GIVE NIGEL PERSON TIME TO BRING IN THE PLAYERS HE WANTS. HIS RECENT LOAN SIGNINGS HAVE SAVE ME THE JOURNEY TO CLUBS LIKE YEOVIL, HEREFORD, SWINDON WITH RESPECT NOT MY CUP OF TEA. SO COME ON LOWE AND WILDE YOU HAVE CAUSED ENOUGH UPROAR THIS SEASON NOW GIVE US SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT AND TAKE US UP.

Maybe not, but he is the best business man for the job at the moment.

Do you really think he likes selling good players?

The fact is, to keep a club like saints going is an awful lot of money. What good is it keeping 3million+ players, when the rest of the team can't give them the service?

You sound like someone who drives a top of the range Merc, but lives in Portsmouth.

Why try and look good and cling on to something you used to have and go under, when you can fix up the old banger and at least get from A 2 B!!

Congratulations!
Well Done!
Before you all dislocate your shoulders, trying to pat yourselves on you backs, remember that this success could be one of two things:
A) A change in fortunes, with the club starting a revival or
B) A blip that sees a similar battle next season!
Despite the criticism from some quarters, Pearson has done an excellent job, with limited resources, but the loan players will now be returning to parent clubs.
It will be interesting to see what players he is able to attract during the transfer window, and more important, whether there will be the money to get them.

I think that all credit must be given to Nick Illingsworth of the Saints Trust and others who have consistently got behind the club during these troubled times, and am sure that their support was appreciated by the team!
When we all work together, we get the results we need.

That stupid boy screwed up 657 wrote "I was in Kingsland yesterday....". For the first time in his life he was part of a proper football crowd at proper football club. I hope the wall of noise did not frighten him too much. The omens are not good for his blue chums for the FA cup as their form has dipped while Cardiff are on a roll. In my forty years of following the Saints I have been to four finals, three at Wembley and one at Cardiff and have followed my team through Europe more times than I can remember. I have also seen the greatest footballers of our time in a Saints shirt. Saints have never been in the fourth division and our club has never been sold for a pound! We have also had footballer of the year and the young footballer of the year in our team in the same season. The skates have a lot to do before they are half as good as us.

I HAVE A SNEAKY FEELING THAT COME 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY WEEK,THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNWARD FOR POMPEY AND UPWARDS FOR THE SAINTS AND THE WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO TURN AGAIN!

Robin Hood, Archers Road on 2:30pm today
I think that all credit must be given to Nick Illingsworth of the Saints Trust and others who have consistently got behind the club during these troubled times, and am sure that their support was appreciated by the team! When we all work together, we get the results we need.quote]



Get real. who are you nick illingsworth?

He is part of a small outfit of not even nearly men, that have systematically trashed saints and their decisions from day one.


You must well and truly either be him or one of his bum chums....... Foley?

Richj wrote:
What a joke, all these people saying goodbye to Nigel! We need him to stay. Here are some reasons to keep Pearson: 1. We need genuine and committed football men like Nigel around, because Rupert is none of these things. When he does take over (i am just about resigned to this) I hope he finds the investor that can save the club quickly. 2. We dont have the money to pay the likes of Hoddle, Alladyce etc. 3. Take a look over our results, I think the only dissapointing results are against Burnley and the fact we let-in 5 against Hull...but otherwise there are some spirited draws and great wins. 4. Coventry went with a proven manager and look where they finished. Not to mention Leicester. 5. Look at Pearson's (loan) signings, they have kept us up...it took a good decision not to recall Kelvin Davis etc etc. 6. Pearson will have a good idea who to get rid of and where we need to make some signings. Please add anymore points why he should stay or some opposing reasons for him to go. I just I cant see that being the answer. We need to get used to being in this league til we get sorted. It's the 4th best supported league in the world. QPR have the richest owners in English football and traditionally big teams like Forest and Leeds (possibly) coming up will make it more interesting. Get over the premiership rush...it will happen at some point.

some good and balanced points. I think that like it or not we have to properly stabilise. Pearson has brought back some respect and is an honest and good man but i'm just not sure he is the one....not saying he isnt but would like to see him given a go. Having improved the defence 100% (and with Davies still to come back) i believe our problem focus area is midfield as time and time again we give the ball away or just allow other teams to cut staright through this area......very interesting times ahead i think...

Ric Flair wrote:
YESSS 3-2 WINNERS I LED THE INVASION 0N THE PITCH FCK 0FF P00MPEY C0ME 0N U FCKING REDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a cookie.

pugwash wrote:
I HAVE A SNEAKY FEELING THAT COME 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY WEEK,THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNWARD FOR POMPEY AND UPWARDS FOR THE SAINTS AND THE WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO TURN AGAIN!

You have sneaky feelings pugwash, because you are a sneaky person!
Cast your mind back twelve months, and your team was play-off quality!
A year later, after a last-day win keeps you from relegation, you appear to think that all your problems are behind you, and next season it will be a case of 'onward and upwards'!
As Portsmouth are through to the FA Cup final this season and in the top half of the Premier League, it is possible that they may not reach the same heights next season, but to say, 'and up0wards for the saints and the wheel will begin to turn again!' is a trifle optimistic!
To all followers of football, with the exception of your fellow fans, rather than the wheel beginning to turn again at SFC, they think that before that happens, the wheels will have to be replaced, because they fell off this season!

Mike wrote:
Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival! I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable! All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

In any team game, you need ensure that your defence is strong so opposition doesn't score. You build the team from the back, then good midfield and forward line. It's the BASICS! You obviously don't have a clue about the game? And burley got it all wrong. Bottom line - you score more then opposition! NP had to work with what he inherited. He brought in strong defenders to plug the gaps, and has done a TOP job for the club. Look at all the good players burley got rid of cheaply? They are playing well in championship and premier for other clubs! And look at the players he brought in that haven't performed? Makes you wonder about his ability and/or motivation! Give NP a chance. Saints should honour the chap and offer him a contract, it's the best thing that has happened to the club for some time. And he only had couple of months! Don't let idiots screw it up again.

Rowdy wrote:
Robin Hood, Archers Road on 2:30pm today I think that all credit must be given to Nick Illingsworth of the Saints Trust and others who have consistently got behind the club during these troubled times, and am sure that their support was appreciated by the team! When we all work together, we get the results we need.quote] Get real. who are you nick illingsworth? He is part of a small outfit of not even nearly men, that have systematically trashed saints and their decisions from day one. You must well and truly either be him or one of his bum chums....... Foley? Well Rowdy, he certainly seems to have done quite a bit for the club, and is a share holder.
What have you done for the club?
How many shares have you bought?
It is usually the ones that do the least, that criticise the most!

True Blue wrote:

pugwash wrote: I HAVE A SNEAKY FEELING THAT COME 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY WEEK,THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNWARD FOR POMPEY AND UPWARDS FOR THE SAINTS AND THE WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO TURN AGAIN!

You have sneaky feelings pugwash, because you are a sneaky person! Cast your mind back twelve months, and your team was play-off quality! A year later, after a last-day win keeps you from relegation, you appear to think that all your problems are behind you, and next season it will be a case of 'onward and upwards'! As Portsmouth are through to the FA Cup final this season and in the top half of the Premier League, it is possible that they may not reach the same heights next season, but to say, 'and up0wards for the saints and the wheel will begin to turn again!' is a trifle optimistic! To all followers of football, with the exception of your fellow fans, rather than the wheel beginning to turn again at SFC, they think that before that happens, the wheels will have to be replaced, because they fell off this season!

I JUST FEEL THAT NEXT YEAR THE SETTING UP OF THE TRAINING GROUND £7M.,THE NEW STADIUM £50M.+,HARRY'S ANNUAL SPEND OF SAY £20M.AND ALL THE ADMIN. COST WILL BECOME A BIG BURDEN ON THE CLUB WITH ONLY A TURNOVER OF APPROX. £40M. AND A RECENT FINANCIAL LOSS OF OVER £25M.WHEREAS THE SAINTS WILL WITH RUPERT LOWE AROUND PLACE MORE EMPHASIS ON THE ACADEMY AGAIN,BE BUILDING UP A STRONGER FOUNDATION,WITH LESS PESSIMISM OF GOING INTO ADMINISTRATION.MY HOPE IS THAT THE SAINTS CAN SOMETIME IN THE NEAR FUTURE RE-JOIN POMPEY IN THE PREMIERSHIP ANY BRING BACK THE LOCAL DERBIES AGAIN.

pugwash wrote:

True Blue wrote:

pugwash wrote: I HAVE A SNEAKY FEELING THAT COME 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY WEEK,THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNWARD FOR POMPEY AND UPWARDS FOR THE SAINTS AND THE WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO TURN AGAIN!

You have sneaky feelings pugwash, because you are a sneaky person! Cast your mind back twelve months, and your team was play-off quality! A year later, after a last-day win keeps you from relegation, you appear to think that all your problems are behind you, and next season it will be a case of 'onward and upwards'! As Portsmouth are through to the FA Cup final this season and in the top half of the Premier League, it is possible that they may not reach the same heights next season, but to say, 'and up0wards for the saints and the wheel will begin to turn again!' is a trifle optimistic! To all followers of football, with the exception of your fellow fans, rather than the wheel beginning to turn again at SFC, they think that before that happens, the wheels will have to be replaced, because they fell off this season!

I JUST FEEL THAT NEXT YEAR THE SETTING UP OF THE TRAINING GROUND £7M.,THE NEW STADIUM £50M.+,HARRY'S ANNUAL SPEND OF SAY £20M.AND ALL THE ADMIN. COST WILL BECOME A BIG BURDEN ON THE CLUB WITH ONLY A TURNOVER OF APPROX. £40M. AND A RECENT FINANCIAL LOSS OF OVER £25M.WHEREAS THE SAINTS WILL WITH RUPERT LOWE AROUND PLACE MORE EMPHASIS ON THE ACADEMY AGAIN,BE BUILDING UP A STRONGER FOUNDATION,WITH LESS PESSIMISM OF GOING INTO ADMINISTRATION.MY HOPE IS THAT THE SAINTS CAN SOMETIME IN THE NEAR FUTURE RE-JOIN POMPEY IN THE PREMIERSHIP ANY BRING BACK THE LOCAL DERBIES AGAIN.

Don't worry about Pompey's finances. The club is run by a businessman who knows that the investment is for the long-term.
So you think that Rupert Lowe will place more emphasis on the academy!
So you are resigned to the club selling any young talent, just to keep the club afloat?
Like you, I would like to see a return of local derbies between our teams in the Premier League.
While many of your fans are full of optimism after winning the battle with relegation, there is still a long way to go, and a lot of pruning has to be done to cut out the 'dead wood' and passengers, to get the club back on to a sound financial footing.
Some people may not like it, but Football is a business, and your business has not been run very well for a number of years, and the team has suffered!

Chris wrote:

Ric Flair wrote: YESSS 3-2 WINNERS I LED THE INVASION 0N THE PITCH FCK 0FF P00MPEY C0ME 0N U FCKING REDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a cookie.

**** 0FF C*NT FACE

That ultra hard man "Crew 657" thinks the pitch invasion was caused by him revealing his identity in the Kingsland Stand. Everyone was ru nning away from him!

True Blue, Fareham on 4:10pm today

Andy P wrote:

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:

Andy P wrote:

Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.

R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS

Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !

Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. OWTSGMI

Have you any news on the current condition of the Manchester United Supporter who was attacked by your fans outside 'Saint's Fans Pub' a few years back? The big crowd you had this weekend was because everyone was expecting it to be a funeral, and even with a win, it would have been if others had won! You had to rely on others to keep your position! So you think that Saints will not slide down the leagues, as Pompey once did! Let me remind you that, this time last year you were play off material, at the opposite end of the table to what you ended this season! Your loan players will now return to the clubs that hold their registration! What does that leave you with? Optimism? I doubt it! How much money do you think that Pearson will have to spend when the transfer window opens? I bet it is a few bob short of what Harry has to spend! IF (R) IF Pearson has money to spend, do you think it will be enough to bring in better players than the ones that have nearly got you relegated? With the boardroom problems, and the posts on these pages showing a lack of unity among fans, what players do you think would want to come and join such a club? Enjoy your relief at having avoided relegation, but the battle recommences next August! Incidentally, I am pleased to see that you admit that Pompey is THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON! Andy P wrote: HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: Andy P wrote: Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie. R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish ! Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. !

Have you any news of that portscum filthy in-bred, that lost his leg after getting thrown off a train by saints fans in the 70s? What a laugh, what a laugh!
True Blue, Fareham on 4:10pm today

Andy P wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. OWTSGMI
Have you any news on the current condition of the Manchester United Supporter who was attacked by your fans outside 'Saint's Fans Pub' a few years back? The big crowd you had this weekend was because everyone was expecting it to be a funeral, and even with a win, it would have been if others had won! You had to rely on others to keep your position! So you think that Saints will not slide down the leagues, as Pompey once did! Let me remind you that, this time last year you were play off material, at the opposite end of the table to what you ended this season! Your loan players will now return to the clubs that hold their registration! What does that leave you with? Optimism? I doubt it! How much money do you think that Pearson will have to spend when the transfer window opens? I bet it is a few bob short of what Harry has to spend! IF (R) IF Pearson has money to spend, do you think it will be enough to bring in better players than the ones that have nearly got you relegated? With the boardroom problems, and the posts on these pages showing a lack of unity among fans, what players do you think would want to come and join such a club? Enjoy your relief at having avoided relegation, but the battle recommences next August! Incidentally, I am pleased to see that you admit that Pompey is THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON!
Andy P wrote:

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. !





Have you any news of that portscum filthy in-bred, that lost his leg after getting thrown off a train by saints fans in the 70s?

What a laugh, what a laugh!

Its a shame that Lowe is coming back. But on the brighter side, we had a hell of a performance yesterday that can be built upon and I believe, while not the best man in the world, is probably the best option we have and that is to stick with Pearson. What we need is to sign Lucketti and get a very solid left back, get surman back in midfield.

Tony, Sholing on 5:20pm today
That ultra hard man "Crew 657" thinks the pitch invasion was caused by him revealing his identity in the Kingsland Stand. Everyone was ru nning away from him!
That ultra hard man "Crew 657" thinks the pitch invasion was caused by him revealing his identity in the Kingsland Stand. Everyone was ru nning away from him!

He said he stayed in the Kingsland earlier and wouldn't pay to get in.

True Blue wrote:

pugwash wrote:

True Blue wrote:

pugwash wrote: I HAVE A SNEAKY FEELING THAT COME 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY WEEK,THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNWARD FOR POMPEY AND UPWARDS FOR THE SAINTS AND THE WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO TURN AGAIN!

You have sneaky feelings pugwash, because you are a sneaky person! Cast your mind back twelve months, and your team was play-off quality! A year later, after a last-day win keeps you from relegation, you appear to think that all your problems are behind you, and next season it will be a case of 'onward and upwards'! As Portsmouth are through to the FA Cup final this season and in the top half of the Premier League, it is possible that they may not reach the same heights next season, but to say, 'and up0wards for the saints and the wheel will begin to turn again!' is a trifle optimistic! To all followers of football, with the exception of your fellow fans, rather than the wheel beginning to turn again at SFC, they think that before that happens, the wheels will have to be replaced, because they fell off this season!

I JUST FEEL THAT NEXT YEAR THE SETTING UP OF THE TRAINING GROUND £7M.,THE NEW STADIUM £50M.+,HARRY'S ANNUAL SPEND OF SAY £20M.AND ALL THE ADMIN. COST WILL BECOME A BIG BURDEN ON THE CLUB WITH ONLY A TURNOVER OF APPROX. £40M. AND A RECENT FINANCIAL LOSS OF OVER £25M.WHEREAS THE SAINTS WILL WITH RUPERT LOWE AROUND PLACE MORE EMPHASIS ON THE ACADEMY AGAIN,BE BUILDING UP A STRONGER FOUNDATION,WITH LESS PESSIMISM OF GOING INTO ADMINISTRATION.MY HOPE IS THAT THE SAINTS CAN SOMETIME IN THE NEAR FUTURE RE-JOIN POMPEY IN THE PREMIERSHIP ANY BRING BACK THE LOCAL DERBIES AGAIN.

Don't worry about Pompey's finances. The club is run by a businessman who knows that the investment is for the long-term. So you think that Rupert Lowe will place more emphasis on the academy! So you are resigned to the club selling any young talent, just to keep the club afloat? Like you, I would like to see a return of local derbies between our teams in the Premier League. While many of your fans are full of optimism after winning the battle with relegation, there is still a long way to go, and a lot of pruning has to be done to cut out the 'dead wood' and passengers, to get the club back on to a sound financial footing. Some people may not like it, but Football is a business, and your business has not been run very well for a number of years, and the team has suffered!

MY FINAL QUOTE-WOULD WE STILL HAVE S.F.C. IF WE HAD A 12 MONTH LOSS OF £25M? PERHAPS POMPEY RUN A VERY GOOD BUSINESS SO LONG AS AMOUNTS LIKE THAT CAN BE PUMPED IN BY AN OUTSIDE SOURCE TO KEEP IT GOING.

It's been a tough three years but perhaps we've hit rock bottom and now we can look up. Looking at the promoted sides only WBA will have any chance of staying up. Look at some of the Premiership teams- Reading, Blackburn, Wigan, Fulham, none could get the crowd we had yesterday.

Pearson needs to build up a spine- Wright, Davies, Perry, Surman, Safri and John can form this. Once this is in place we can bring in players who will be committed to the cause rather than just being here for the pay cheque.

If Crouch can secure new finance we can see off Lowe for good and hopefully have some stability for the first time in 5 years.

pugwash wrote:

True Blue wrote:

pugwash wrote:

True Blue wrote:

pugwash wrote: I HAVE A SNEAKY FEELING THAT COME 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY WEEK,THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNWARD FOR POMPEY AND UPWARDS FOR THE SAINTS AND THE WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO TURN AGAIN!

You have sneaky feelings pugwash, because you are a sneaky person! Cast your mind back twelve months, and your team was play-off quality! A year later, after a last-day win keeps you from relegation, you appear to think that all your problems are behind you, and next season it will be a case of 'onward and upwards'! As Portsmouth are through to the FA Cup final this season and in the top half of the Premier League, it is possible that they may not reach the same heights next season, but to say, 'and up0wards for the saints and the wheel will begin to turn again!' is a trifle optimistic! To all followers of football, with the exception of your fellow fans, rather than the wheel beginning to turn again at SFC, they think that before that happens, the wheels will have to be replaced, because they fell off this season!

I JUST FEEL THAT NEXT YEAR THE SETTING UP OF THE TRAINING GROUND £7M.,THE NEW STADIUM £50M.+,HARRY'S ANNUAL SPEND OF SAY £20M.AND ALL THE ADMIN. COST WILL BECOME A BIG BURDEN ON THE CLUB WITH ONLY A TURNOVER OF APPROX. £40M. AND A RECENT FINANCIAL LOSS OF OVER £25M.WHEREAS THE SAINTS WILL WITH RUPERT LOWE AROUND PLACE MORE EMPHASIS ON THE ACADEMY AGAIN,BE BUILDING UP A STRONGER FOUNDATION,WITH LESS PESSIMISM OF GOING INTO ADMINISTRATION.MY HOPE IS THAT THE SAINTS CAN SOMETIME IN THE NEAR FUTURE RE-JOIN POMPEY IN THE PREMIERSHIP ANY BRING BACK THE LOCAL DERBIES AGAIN.

Don't worry about Pompey's finances. The club is run by a businessman who knows that the investment is for the long-term. So you think that Rupert Lowe will place more emphasis on the academy! So you are resigned to the club selling any young talent, just to keep the club afloat? Like you, I would like to see a return of local derbies between our teams in the Premier League. While many of your fans are full of optimism after winning the battle with relegation, there is still a long way to go, and a lot of pruning has to be done to cut out the 'dead wood' and passengers, to get the club back on to a sound financial footing. Some people may not like it, but Football is a business, and your business has not been run very well for a number of years, and the team has suffered!

MY FINAL QUOTE-WOULD WE STILL HAVE S.F.C. IF WE HAD A 12 MONTH LOSS OF £25M? PERHAPS POMPEY RUN A VERY GOOD BUSINESS SO LONG AS AMOUNTS LIKE THAT CAN BE PUMPED IN BY AN OUTSIDE SOURCE TO KEEP IT GOING.

I doubt it pugwash. The difference between SFC and PFC is that the Pompey Chairman takes his own decisions, because he owns the club.
SFC is owned by a consortium of shareholders, and before any action is taken, they have to be considered, because they (the big shareholders) are not neccessarily fans of SFC.
The small shareholders are, and they invested with their hearts, not their heads!.
Mr Gaydamak has a plan, as Milan Mandaric had, that the money he invested will make money in the long run, not the short term.
Mandaric bought Pompey in administration, and sold to Gaydamak at a profit, and Gaydamak is now investing money so that, when he sells, he will also make a profit!

I got a phone call off one of my mates that came down yesterday, and just had an email from another. They both were still buzzing from the crowd and time they had yesterday. One said he's looking forward to Saints coming up to Sheffield next season, and they'd return the hospitality.

Just thought i'd pass it on.

Richie, Support Sheffield working in Southampton wrote:
I got a phone call off one of my mates that came down yesterday, and just had an email from another. They both were still buzzing from the crowd and time they had yesterday. One said he's looking forward to Saints coming up to Sheffield next season, and they'd return the hospitality.

Just thought i'd pass it on.

You Blades fans are ace and you should of won at Southampton Ive made many friends with you lot looking forward to next season at your place.With plenty of ale and friendly banter!

Just a bit of skin for the Skates .Cardiff boys are up for it and there is only one team in Hampshire and thats Saints.Also please buy the News and you might then keep up with devolpments at your local club .Is that Pompey.

in answer to real posted 2.16. to say i sound like i come from(i've got a job to type this)POMPEY, you can go and **** yourself . i am hedge end and proud to be a season ticket holder for SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB. the only club i would ever support. i dont drive a merc but i do drive a bus. LOWE HAS DONE NOTHING FOR OUR CLUB although he has had plenty of oppertunitys. and hoddle somebody please tell me what he has ever won as a manager sweet F. A. so to be a good business man you have to sell your best assets.

Another great escape thanks to 3 teams being far worse than us but hey we'll take that COYR.
Wupert's inevitable but I hope the arrogance and meddling in football affairs have been tempered and replaced with a genuine desire to get funds and stabilise the outfit.
NP deserves another season I don't think he's top drawer but then we aren't that kind of club and look at the squad... he's more than capable of mid table championship finish which is all we should be aiming for in 08/09.
Watch out for a strategy that see's us yo-yo between Prem and Champ as that's where the money is....in the prem with a low cost champ squad then go down and take the parachute money then go back up again.....it's all about the dosh with wupert but if it gives us a decent level of success does it really matter.

Lets be honest.

Lowe SCHOULD NEVER comer back!

Why with his managerial decisions,tight fisted transfer polcy(remember that Southampton sold players after relegation for aprrox. 12 MILLION pounds and allowed Redknapp only 90,000 QUID to get us back to the Prem!)

Wanting a "team coach" and make the decisions for himself was an instant recipe for desaster!

he´s only coming back to protect his "shares"(which he got for nowt anyway!)

i like Pearson.

he´s got talent and with proper backing will get us back where we belong-In the PREM.

I hope this rumour about a takeover this week is true and that lowe never ever comes back.

About the Lowelites here.

Anyone with that Prem money could have built st.marys.

Only Lowe has destroyed this club with his small minded decisions AND NOE ONE us.

At least crouch has the club at his heart unlike Wilde and lowe!

well i was in the kingsland surrounded by scum, surely they must have seen my pompey shirt under my jacket but too scared to approach me.

was outside for a while by the bike sheds with a few pompey mates and no show from the scummer who invited us to meet...also no show after the game when we went to the old pier building ...scum didnt show...typical

maybe we should of gone to that cespit millbrook and 2 of us taken on their supposed boxing club...hahahaha easy

still upset that scum survived but there is always next year

dainowel wrote:

Mike wrote: Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival! I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable! All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

Why is it that some people have blinkers on when it comes to Rupert Lowe. He brought the club to its knees with his managerial changes and a policy of selling every goo player we had. The fact is the club was and is undercapitalized and the move to St Marys should not have been made without a proper business plan to service the increased debt. Lowe's return is not a foregone conclusion and I hope Crouch does his best to persuade the other 54 percent of voters that Lowe's return would be a backward step.

Some people can only blame Lowe for the things that went wrong, how about you blame him for getting the new stadium? or how about you blame Lowe for getting us to the FA cup final? or how about getting us into europe? oh and since Lowe is to blame for how things have gone wrong since his departure you can also blame him for getting us to the play offs last season.

Talk about having blinkers!!

Yes Lowe made mistakes, name a chairman that hasn't.

Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him.

He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o|

Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

Simon Templar wrote:
Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him.

He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o|

Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

you say sotonians like you were a special breed of people...well you are...you are scummers and renowned for your cowardice and lack of any passion

we had joy we had fun
we had scummers on the run

crew 657 wrote:

Simon Templar wrote: Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

you say sotonians like you were a special breed of people...well you are...you are scummers and renowned for your cowardice and lack of any passion we had joy we had fun we had scummers on the run

Like in Covent Garden 1990 and St.Mary Street 2003 when the "famous" 657 ran away faster than Linford Cristie!
Muppet!

john wrote:

crew 657 wrote:

Simon Templar wrote: Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

you say sotonians like you were a special breed of people...well you are...you are scummers and renowned for your cowardice and lack of any passion we had joy we had fun we had scummers on the run

Like in Covent Garden 1990 and St.Mary Street 2003 when the "famous" 657 ran away faster than Linford Cristie!
Muppet!

linford christies always said he could never beat the overweight cespit smelling slobs from millbrook or sholing as they could out run anyone over 200M...just goes to show that scum had perfected running away

I suggest you shut it boy

you can tell that crew657 is from pompey with the intellict of a fly (apologies to all insect lovers) with talking about fighting on a day we celebrated avoiding relegation and we all know that crew is the real scum for wanting to cause trouble on here!!

Oi inbred 657, hows Shannon Matthewsville? Have a Nonsy day!

sailor sam wrote:
Congratulations! Well Done! Before you all dislocate your shoulders, trying to pat yourselves on you backs, remember that this success could be one of two things: A) A change in fortunes, with the club starting a revival or B) A blip that sees a similar battle next season! Despite the criticism from some quarters, Pearson has done an excellent job, with limited resources, but the loan players will now be returning to parent clubs. It will be interesting to see what players he is able to attract during the transfer window, and more important, whether there will be the money to get them.

If there is investment hopefully it will be clean money, we dont want to mirror that sordid little club down the road.

At least we have an honest mangager without the baggage of an Arry Bungnapp.

When the Russian mafia get bored playing in Pikey Land they will slink away leaving a £30 million black hole. Black hole, perfect description of Poopey!

Simon Templar wrote:
Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

Here you are again Simon, the man who will support the team by boycotting them next season....and you call yourself a true fan.

Tracey wrote:

Simon Templar wrote:
Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

Here you are again Simon, the man who will support the team by boycotting them next season....and you call yourself a true fan.

Short term pain for long term gain my friend - sorry, fellow shareholder, a friend of Rupert is no friend of mine, or the club.

Simon Templar wrote:

Tracey wrote:

Simon Templar wrote: Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

Here you are again Simon, the man who will support the team by boycotting them next season....and you call yourself a true fan.

Short term pain for long term gain my friend - sorry, fellow shareholder, a friend of Rupert is no friend of mine, or the club.

I will support Saints and attend every match I can next season no matter who the chairman is. Boycotting is just mindless and will achieve nothing.

Please tell me when I became a share holder as you claim I am, also tell me when I became Mr Lowes friend as I have not even met him.

While you are at it Mr Templar, can you say how you would fund the club considering you want to cut the number of income streams? You have avoided answering this in the past.

you scum argue amongst yourself hahahah ive only ever argued with one blue and that was some idiot called billy. scum divided is brilliant and is reflected off the pitch where scum are in 2 groups...those that run and those that stay and beg for mercy

hahahahaha scum are so pathetic but then with millbrook and sholing in your city im not suprised

Tracey wrote:

Simon Templar wrote:

Tracey wrote:

Simon Templar wrote: Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

Here you are again Simon, the man who will support the team by boycotting them next season....and you call yourself a true fan.

Short term pain for long term gain my friend - sorry, fellow shareholder, a friend of Rupert is no friend of mine, or the club.

I will support Saints and attend every match I can next season no matter who the chairman is. Boycotting is just mindless and will achieve nothing.

Please tell me when I became a share holder as you claim I am, also tell me when I became Mr Lowes friend as I have not even met him.

While you are at it Mr Templar, can you say how you would fund the club considering you want to cut the number of income streams? You have avoided answering this in the past.

Rubbish, carry sheeple, if you enjoy being taken for a ride that is. I know the most passionate saints fans will stand up for what is right, which is make it hard for Lowe to continue his self-serving regime. Anyone paid by him or the small few corporates that benefit from his tenure, will se it differently (see Tracey above)

As for funding the team, it helps when the chairman doesnt include himself and all his cronies on the pay role, use funds to create other income streams who's profits DONT go back into the Limited Company SFC and also use liquid cash for share buy backs - oh, but he is a genius isn't he????

So long Lowe, its going to be even harder for you this time around, we know the real reason you are here, and its not to see the football team prosper.

no matter who the board of s.f.c. will be, they must retain NIGEL PEARSON. He has worked very hard with the playing staff he was left with. Anyone who watches saints week in week out will tell you, the improvement we have witnessed since he took over is huge. He was left with players who had no belief in themselves, very little pride in their game and, a so what we lost another game, we'll put it right next week attitude. he has changed all that as we saw on sunday. If he is allowed to build his own team and get them to play like that week in week out maybe all those stay away fans who turned up on sunday might just return. a big thank you to everyone who was there, it was nice to see the old shed full. HEDGE END BOB. a kingsland red forever.

Si wrote:

Tracey wrote:

Simon Templar wrote:

Tracey wrote:

Simon Templar wrote: Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

Here you are again Simon, the man who will support the team by boycotting them next season....and you call yourself a true fan.

Short term pain for long term gain my friend - sorry, fellow shareholder, a friend of Rupert is no friend of mine, or the club.

I will support Saints and attend every match I can next season no matter who the chairman is. Boycotting is just mindless and will achieve nothing. Please tell me when I became a share holder as you claim I am, also tell me when I became Mr Lowes friend as I have not even met him. While you are at it Mr Templar, can you say how you would fund the club considering you want to cut the number of income streams? You have avoided answering this in the past.

Rubbish, carry sheeple, if you enjoy being taken for a ride that is. I know the most passionate saints fans will stand up for what is right, which is make it hard for Lowe to continue his self-serving regime. Anyone paid by him or the small few corporates that benefit from his tenure, will se it differently (see Tracey above) As for funding the team, it helps when the chairman doesnt include himself and all his cronies on the pay role, use funds to create other income streams who's profits DONT go back into the Limited Company SFC and also use liquid cash for share buy backs - oh, but he is a genius isn't he???? So long Lowe, its going to be even harder for you this time around, we know the real reason you are here, and its not to see the football team prosper.

Oh dear si, Crouch is on the payrole so why should Lowe be when he returns? Is it just because its Lowe that he shouldn't be included? Lowe did create other revenue streams but people such as Mr Templar think they should be closed down.

It is in Lowes interest to see the team prosper, if it doesn't then the value of his shares will fall even further.

crew 657 wrote:
you scum argue amongst yourself hahahah ive only ever argued with one blue and that was some idiot called billy. scum divided is brilliant and is reflected off the pitch where scum are in 2 groups...those that run and those that stay and beg for mercy hahahahaha scum are so pathetic but then with millbrook and sholing in your city im not suprised

Hey 756, isn't it about time you tried to do or say something constructive? There are professional people out there who can help you, there really are you know. Give it a try...you never know, you might turn out to be a decent human being. I think so anyway, regardless of what others may say. KTF.

crew 657 wrote:

john wrote:

crew 657 wrote:

Simon Templar wrote: Any success Saints under Lowe was despite of his negative presence on all things red and white (things in black and white like balance sheets were just dandy mind), not because of him. He is bad for team moral, the club and the city - but he is good for his little cabal of spongers, milking the club and us Sotonians, who are easily spotted above, as they seem to think he is some sort of messiah despite ALL his shortcomings :o| Prepare to see passionate fans of the club boycott a Lowe tainted SFC.

you say sotonians like you were a special breed of people...well you are...you are scummers and renowned for your cowardice and lack of any passion we had joy we had fun we had scummers on the run

Like in Covent Garden 1990 and St.Mary Street 2003 when the "famous" 657 ran away faster than Linford Cristie! Muppet!

linford christies always said he could never beat the overweight cespit smelling slobs from millbrook or sholing as they could out run anyone over 200M...just goes to show that scum had perfected running away I suggest you shut it boy

Running away from what? Beats me!