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Wotte tells Saints players to 'live like monks'
8:18am Tuesday 3rd March 2009
Mark Wotte has told his players to “live like monks” as they battle through a busy fortnight that could decide their Championship future.
The Saints head coach is telling his stars to forget all outside distractions and concentrate fully on a run of five games in a fortnight that are absolutely crucial if Saints are to avoid relegation.
That run started with victory over Cardiff at St Mary’s and continues tonight when Saints travel to face Ipswich at Portman Road.
That is followed by a game at Birmingham and then back-to-back home matches against Derby and QPR.
Wotte smiled: “Hopefully we will be spared any injuries.
“They have to really live like monks – they have to sleep in the kitchen and drink only water and very good other liquids and have proper food.
“I tell the players to send their wives to a resort and have a very good sleep.
“They must focus only on football.”
Wotte’s upbeat and jovial mood rather reflects the growing confidence in the Saints camp after two home victories in a row.
But Wotte insists his side must stay grounded as they remain mired deep in relegation trouble.
“The confidence has grown and the boys are coming in with happy faces but I am always a little bit concerned after two wins that we have to get everybody back on their toes and switched on for Ipswich away,” said Wotte.
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Thorshammer, Valhalla says...
8:41am Tue 3 Mar 09
Over the years Ipswich and St Andrews have been a Graveyard for us and in football certain things never change. Derby and QPR have good records here as well.
At last we have got the formation, mix, tactics and coach right.
It is certain that all clubs in the mix will put in extra effort in a bid to avoid the drop, we are no different.
Good Luck tonight boys, give it to them.
superbarrio, Romsey says...
8:47am Tue 3 Mar 09
St.Yorkie, Pocklington says...
9:16am Tue 3 Mar 09
Can't seem to shake it off - and it's beginning to affect home-life.
I need councilling - can anyone help?
Pi**ed off Yorkie signing off!
Tony in Liberia, Southampton says...
9:24am Tue 3 Mar 09
Also, remembering that it's only a bl**dy game at the end of the day - people here in Liberia would love it if all they had to worry about was what division their football team was going to play in next season, rather than if they'd be able to send their kids to school, or have enough rice to eat...
Regarding living like monks, Mohammed Ali used to serially sh*g women in the build up to a title bout, and it didn't do him much harm...
Anyway, if celebacy doesn't work, they can always adopt a trick from United's book and watch p*rn on their ipods...
Invidia, southampton says...
9:27am Tue 3 Mar 09
St.Yorkie wrote:St Yorkie, Monks have faith, so in the immortal words of a never forgotten fan keep on keeping the froth (faith) it can only get better, or can it?
Never mind them living like monks - I already am, and feeling bloody depressed. Can't seem to shake it off - and it's beginning to affect home-life. I need councilling - can anyone help? Pi**ed off Yorkie signing off!
Invidia, southampton says...
9:31am Tue 3 Mar 09
the real mr x, bitterne says...
9:34am Tue 3 Mar 09
Tony in Liberia, Southampton says...
9:36am Tue 3 Mar 09
The fascinating thing is that they all love English football, and I've had conversations here about why we went from cup finallists to relegation in such a short time. They're mostly Chelsea (cos of Drogba) or Arsenal fans, but still the knowledge is impressive.
Invidia, southampton says...
9:41am Tue 3 Mar 09
Tony in Liberia wrote:Yes Tony in Liberia I have been around the world many times and it is truly horrible to see what people will do to others.
Invidia, I like to think he was joking - reality is that every time I go to a supermarket I walk through a throng of people who had one or other of their limbs hacked off with machetes during the civil war here, who can only survive by begging because there's 85% unemployment - that sounds pretty real to me! The fascinating thing is that they all love English football, and I've had conversations here about why we went from cup finallists to relegation in such a short time. They're mostly Chelsea (cos of Drogba) or Arsenal fans, but still the knowledge is impressive.
Tony in Liberia, Southampton says...
9:47am Tue 3 Mar 09
And about living like monks - they could live like Shaolin monks - they're a bunch of real tough b*stards, we could do with some of that!
Invidia, southampton says...
10:12am Tue 3 Mar 09
St.Yorkie, Pocklington says...
10:15am Tue 3 Mar 09
For once the demise of the team is not at the head of my concerns. Really I should be counting my lucky stars - good health, job, wife, daughters...but there's something missing.
Perhaps it's all to do with stopping drinking - is there such a thing as alcohol withdrawl symptom? Not considered myself as dependent - but it's hard.
Thankfully the team has picked up - or else it could have been a lot worse.
Please don't suggest getting a puppy - but I feel pretty worthless at the moment...bloody hope they win tonight!
ray the turk, southampton now living in Turkey says...
10:23am Tue 3 Mar 09
Invidia wrote:It was the great Bill Shankly that said " It's not a matter of life and death.. It's more serious than that"..
Tony in Liberia, Tommy Docherty once said "life is a game but football is real" or something like that.
Tony in Liberia, Southampton says...
10:25am Tue 3 Mar 09
One thing I know about depression is that there's absolutely no point in other people pointing out your blessings, or telling you to cheer up (as if we've never thought of that when we're down) - the only thing that works is (1) concentrating on positive things in your life (maybe it's time to stop supporting Saints for a while...) and (2) trying something completely new - not a puppy - but finding a new challenge, even if its something dadft like an evening course in oriental cookery, just to have the feeling of a new perspective.
Failing that, counselling is not just for wimps!
Or, perhaps, sleep on the kitchen floor, send the wife on holiday and drink lots of water, it's supposed to be really good for what ails you!
Invidia, southampton says...
10:27am Tue 3 Mar 09
St.Yorkie wrote:Have you ever thought of a mistress St Yorkie, (only joking) not having a drink is taking things a bit too far, but as you say hope they win tonight, you will be on here tommorow morning with new exuberance and hope, If we lose then your pledge of not drinking might take a dive
Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement to lift from depression, however if only it were as simple as that. For once the demise of the team is not at the head of my concerns. Really I should be counting my lucky stars - good health, job, wife, daughters...but there's something missing. Perhaps it's all to do with stopping drinking - is there such a thing as alcohol withdrawl symptom? Not considered myself as dependent - but it's hard. Thankfully the team has picked up - or else it could have been a lot worse. Please don't suggest getting a puppy - but I feel pretty worthless at the moment...bloody hope they win tonight!
ray the turk, southampton now living in Turkey says...
10:39am Tue 3 Mar 09
Now I realy am perplext.
Drink only water and very other good drinks??
Is this his plan?.. is this what he thinks??
I hope it is all tongue in the cheek..
it's safety from the drop.. thats what we seek.
It's good to have humour,
It's great to have hope..
As long as it's not us at the end of the rope!!
If living in the kitchen and eating good food..
gets them out on the pitch and in the mood!!
They must live a life of celebity..certainly no sex..
don't look under the pillow for the pack of Durex!!
Shoong, Winchester says...
10:53am Tue 3 Mar 09
Good luck lads.
normsted, puybossard says...
11:11am Tue 3 Mar 09
Tony in Liberia, Southampton says...
11:18am Tue 3 Mar 09
Who can rhyme any Saints story under the sun
I don’t think Wotte was serious, though
‘Cos Monks don’t get paid near a tenth of the dough
That footballers get for kicking a ball
And if it were me, then that would be all
I would need to play hard without any restraints
Not to mention the glory of being the Saints!
Some days I really worry that I've got too much time on my hands...
lowe and behold, southampton says...
11:51am Tue 3 Mar 09
AND TAKE YOUR MONK WITH YOU!
Invidia, southampton says...
12:12pm Tue 3 Mar 09
TottonScrutineer, Totton says...
1:38pm Tue 3 Mar 09
AndyAndrews, West End says...
3:55pm Tue 3 Mar 09
Invidia, southampton says...
4:28pm Tue 3 Mar 09
1
1
1-1-1-1-1
1
1
1
1
They call it the cross formation.
Invidia, southampton says...
4:30pm Tue 3 Mar 09
Invidia wrote:sorry about that the mid field didn't turn out right, but I think you may get the gist
I have seen monks play football the only trouble is they tend to play:- 1 1 1-1-1-1-1 1 1 1 1 They call it the cross formation.
Invidia, southampton says...
4:31pm Tue 3 Mar 09
Invidia wrote:I give in
Invidia wrote: I have seen monks play football the only trouble is they tend to play:- 1 1 1-1-1-1-1 1 1 1 1 They call it the cross formation.sorry about that the mid field didn't turn out right, but I think you may get the gist
ray the turk, southampton now living in Turkey says...
4:59pm Tue 3 Mar 09
Tony in Liberia wrote:Right out of the blue I get comments from you!!
Hello Ray the Turk, there’s now more than one Who can rhyme any Saints story under the sun I don’t think Wotte was serious, though ‘Cos Monks don’t get paid near a tenth of the dough That footballers get for kicking a ball And if it were me, then that would be all I would need to play hard without any restraints Not to mention the glory of being the Saints! Some days I really worry that I've got too much time on my hands...
Yes, you are right it doesn't take much..
to kick another "poet" into touch.!!
Good on you mate,.. it's good to read,
about our bit of nonsense the rest can feed!
Most of these pundits haven't a clue.
They can't even spell,not like you!!
You've been around the world a bit,
I'll give you that.
When this is all over you and I must chat.
In the meantime keep it going .. don't give in..
Failure's not an option.. it's considered a sin.!!
Keep up the good work.. and with any luck..
The idiots out there will not give a f@@k!!
Shazza (the genuine article, not an imposter), says...
10:00pm Tue 3 Mar 09
ROCK ON.
Three wins in three s promotion form in any league!!!!!
Even better news Paul Hart to stay on at p@mpey til the end of the season, we may yet meet them next year!!
Good time of yesr to be hitting some form!!!
c0rsa28, Southampton says...
10:04pm Tue 3 Mar 09
I am Saint Paul, Southampton says...
12:21am Wed 4 Mar 09
8:47am Tue 3 Mar 09
Well done Rupert Lowe a good managerial appointment!
How can you not see that it was the protesting that hastened Portvilet's exit and forced Lowe to appoint a new manager that allowed Lowe to save face through the new manager and bring in a formation and players that the Protesters had been demanding...........
real football fans would see this correlation and either agree or keep quiet. Without the protest it is fans like you that were supporting Lowe/Portvilet's vision and headlong plunge to Div. 1
Thank God the Protesters had the vision and courage to say something before it was too late.
I am Saint Paul, Southampton says...
12:25am Wed 4 Mar 09
hough it did allow me to get in early before other posters start praising Lowe's 'new vision'of mixing youth with experience and playing 4-4 -2.Call me a cynic but it is my belief that this 'new vision' was perhaps forced upon him by the increasing voice of protest.
Mark Wotte
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8:40am Tue 3 Mar 09