Saints hopeful of avoiding worst ever start to season (From Daily Echo)

saintnitch wrote:
It's all my fault. I put a tenner on us to win the Premiership @7500-1

Sorry.

Puddletown Saint wrote:
If we had lost to WBA Spam Norwich and Reading then I would be worried

Season starts on Saturday

KD
NC JF Yos LS
JWP SD MS
GR RL AL

COYR

rpjcheney wrote:
@Puddletown Saint

Spot on - both comment and team.

Sainty saint saint wrote:
Looking at that picture of Benali - didn't they make the shirts to fit the players in those days or did Franny shrink himself in the wash?

St Retford wrote:

Puddletown Saint wrote:
If we had lost to WBA Spam Norwich and Reading then I would be worried

Season starts on Saturday

KD
NC JF Yos LS
JWP SD MS
GR RL AL

COYR

Not sure I'd play Nicola Cortese at right back.

(I think he'd be better on the left.)

Alicesdad wrote:
Well said Seedhouse.. BUT .... What a gloomy set of statistics to dig up.
I'm glad that so many true Saints fans are taking a positive view but this was a truly dismal story to appear when spirits need lifting. Given that the closest stats quoted were ten years ago they bear no relevance at all to todays situation.

As I said yesterday its all about perspective. For goodness sake Echo cheer up !!

Enock84 wrote:
Adkins has to go I've had enough of all this positive **** I want results

spyware wrote:

Enock84 wrote:
Adkins has to go I've had enough of all this positive **** I want results

Yes no doubt we all agree (including the chairman, manager, players and fans alike) that we want 'results'.

In all walks of life when things don't go according to plan, there will always be someone to proportion the blame onto someone else.

Personally speaking I reckon that NA, since he 'took over the reigns' has done a great job and I think many will agree.

But at the end of the day it is all about results and if NC considers that Nigel is not getting the best out of his squad of players then sure enough he will replace him.

Don't know as yet if it is any coincidence or not, but heard from someone that Gordon Strachan was at St.Mary's last week.

St Retford wrote:
Reasons why Nigel should be worrying about nothing other than Saturday's game:

1) When Nicola sacked Pardew it was made clear in a statement that the board was well-aware that frequent manager changes are damaging to a football club. The Pardew decision, I think we were all aware, was not about football and therefore gives no indication of how willing Nicola is to axe a manager if results are sluggish.

2) Nicola spent half the summer personally trying to sign Gaston Ramirez, who accounted for about half our total spending. He'll be more aware than anyone that until Ramirez is starting in the team and on the same page as his teammates that Saints will be a work in progress.

3) Nicola believes in signing talent which is on its way up. Is there a young(ish) manager on a sharper career trajectory anywhere in the English game than Nigel?

4) Nigel has given a positive atmosphere to the whole club which you cannot put a price tag on. Without Nigel that buoyancy disappears at a stroke.

5) Nicola comes from a business culture very different to ours; one in which long term progression and financial security are the important things. A bad start or a run of losses does, in the scheme of things, mean very little.

6) Nicola is a football fan who wants us to play with a certain style. Nigel is delivering there.

7) Nigel has a long term contract. Nicola wouldn't have given him that if he didn't believe in him.

So quit yo' jibber jabber and support the man and the team.

St Retford wrote:
Reasons why Nigel should be worrying about nothing other than Saturday's game:

1) When Nicola sacked Pardew it was made clear in a statement that the board was well-aware that frequent manager changes are damaging to a football club. The Pardew decision, I think we were all aware, was not about football and therefore gives no indication of how willing Nicola is to axe a manager if results are sluggish.

2) Nicola spent half the summer personally trying to sign Gaston Ramirez, who accounted for about half our total spending. He'll be more aware than anyone that until Ramirez is starting in the team and on the same page as his teammates that Saints will be a work in progress.

3) Nicola believes in signing talent which is on its way up. Is there a young(ish) manager on a sharper career trajectory anywhere in the English game than Nigel?

4) Nigel has given a positive atmosphere to the whole club which you cannot put a price tag on. Without Nigel that buoyancy disappears at a stroke.

5) Nicola comes from a business culture very different to ours; one in which long term progression and financial security are the important things. A bad start or a run of losses does, in the scheme of things, mean very little.

6) Nicola is a football fan who wants us to play with a certain style. Nigel is delivering there.

7) Nigel has a long term contract. Nicola wouldn't have given him that if he didn't believe in him.

So quit yo' jibber jabber and support the man and the team.

SO50 Saint wrote:
With regards to point 3 I think Michael Appleton is on a sharper trajectory but in the opposite direction to that of Nigel

bigfella777 wrote:
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MAYUKA!!

SO50 Saint wrote:
I agree with you. Haven't really listened to any of his interviews or other stuff since they got relegated but thought last season he spoke very well and seemed as if he realises how much of a bad situation they are in. I would not be suprised if he goes on to far better things

Walter K wrote:
Win lose or draw on Saturday, Adkins days are numbered. May seem harsh to the sentimental amongst us, but do any of you truly believe that NC isn't actively courting a replacement right now?

St Retford wrote:

bigfella777 wrote:
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MAYUKA!!

What the fcuk are you talking about? Nothing's happened to him. Calm down and stop shouting.

St Retford wrote:

Walter K wrote: Win lose or draw on Saturday, Adkins days are numbered. May seem harsh to the sentimental amongst us, but do any of you truly believe that NC isn't actively courting a replacement right now?

I truly believe that, right now, NC is actively sorting you out with free buses.

St Retford wrote:

Walter K wrote:
Win lose or draw on Saturday, Adkins days are numbered. May seem harsh to the sentimental amongst us, but do any of you truly believe that NC isn't actively courting a replacement right now?

I truly believe that, right now, NC is actively sorting you out with free buses.

Enock84 wrote:
Adkins has to go I've had enough of all this positive **** I want results

ShakeyWiffles wrote:
"Saints hopeful of avoiding worst ever start to season"

Then go on to say avoid equalling it? Make your mind up!

Walter K wrote:

St Retford wrote:

Walter K wrote: Win lose or draw on Saturday, Adkins days are numbered. May seem harsh to the sentimental amongst us, but do any of you truly believe that NC isn't actively courting a replacement right now?

I truly believe that, right now, NC is actively sorting you out with free buses.

He's not sorting me out with a free anything, I don't/won't use a bus - I'll happily take a take a new Manager sooner rather than later though.

St Retford wrote:
Reasons why Nigel should be worrying about nothing other than Saturday's game:

1) When Nicola sacked Pardew it was made clear in a statement that the board was well-aware that frequent manager changes are damaging to a football club. The Pardew decision, I think we were all aware, was not about football and therefore gives no indication of how willing Nicola is to axe a manager if results are sluggish.

2) Nicola spent half the summer personally trying to sign Gaston Ramirez, who accounted for about half our total spending. He'll be more aware than anyone that until Ramirez is starting in the team and on the same page as his teammates that Saints will be a work in progress.

3) Nicola believes in signing talent which is on its way up. Is there a young(ish) manager on a sharper career trajectory anywhere in the English game than Nigel?

4) Nigel has given a positive atmosphere to the whole club which you cannot put a price tag on. Without Nigel that buoyancy disappears at a stroke.

5) Nicola comes from a business culture very different to ours; one in which long term progression and financial security are the important things. A bad start or a run of losses does, in the scheme of things, mean very little.

6) Nicola is a football fan who wants us to play with a certain style. Nigel is delivering there.

7) Nigel has a long term contract. Nicola wouldn't have given him that if he didn't believe in him.

So quit yo' jibber jabber and support the man and the team.

Saintsayer II wrote:

St Retford wrote: Reasons why Nigel should be worrying about nothing other than Saturday's game: 1) When Nicola sacked Pardew it was made clear in a statement that the board was well-aware that frequent manager changes are damaging to a football club. The Pardew decision, I think we were all aware, was not about football and therefore gives no indication of how willing Nicola is to axe a manager if results are sluggish. 2) Nicola spent half the summer personally trying to sign Gaston Ramirez, who accounted for about half our total spending. He'll be more aware than anyone that until Ramirez is starting in the team and on the same page as his teammates that Saints will be a work in progress. 3) Nicola believes in signing talent which is on its way up. Is there a young(ish) manager on a sharper career trajectory anywhere in the English game than Nigel? 4) Nigel has given a positive atmosphere to the whole club which you cannot put a price tag on. Without Nigel that buoyancy disappears at a stroke. 5) Nicola comes from a business culture very different to ours; one in which long term progression and financial security are the important things. A bad start or a run of losses does, in the scheme of things, mean very little. 6) Nicola is a football fan who wants us to play with a certain style. Nigel is delivering there. 7) Nigel has a long term contract. Nicola wouldn't have given him that if he didn't believe in him. So quit yo' jibber jabber and support the man and the team.

Just bloody brilliant Thank you

Walter K wrote:

St Retford wrote:

Walter K wrote: Win lose or draw on Saturday, Adkins days are numbered. May seem harsh to the sentimental amongst us, but do any of you truly believe that NC isn't actively courting a replacement right now?

I truly believe that, right now, NC is actively sorting you out with free buses.

He's not sorting me out with a free anything, I don't/won't use a bus - I'll happily take a take a new Manager sooner rather than later though.

See You When The Fog Clears wrote:

Saintsayer II wrote:

St Retford wrote: Reasons why Nigel should be worrying about nothing other than Saturday's game: 1) When Nicola sacked Pardew it was made clear in a statement that the board was well-aware that frequent manager changes are damaging to a football club. The Pardew decision, I think we were all aware, was not about football and therefore gives no indication of how willing Nicola is to axe a manager if results are sluggish. 2) Nicola spent half the summer personally trying to sign Gaston Ramirez, who accounted for about half our total spending. He'll be more aware than anyone that until Ramirez is starting in the team and on the same page as his teammates that Saints will be a work in progress. 3) Nicola believes in signing talent which is on its way up. Is there a young(ish) manager on a sharper career trajectory anywhere in the English game than Nigel? 4) Nigel has given a positive atmosphere to the whole club which you cannot put a price tag on. Without Nigel that buoyancy disappears at a stroke. 5) Nicola comes from a business culture very different to ours; one in which long term progression and financial security are the important things. A bad start or a run of losses does, in the scheme of things, mean very little. 6) Nicola is a football fan who wants us to play with a certain style. Nigel is delivering there. 7) Nigel has a long term contract. Nicola wouldn't have given him that if he didn't believe in him. So quit yo' jibber jabber and support the man and the team.

Just bloody brilliant Thank you

Yep. with you all the way on this.... Stick behind YOUR team and SUPPORT

Scarborosaint wrote:

St Retford wrote: Reasons why Nigel should be worrying about nothing other than Saturday's game: 1) When Nicola sacked Pardew it was made clear in a statement that the board was well-aware that frequent manager changes are damaging to a football club. The Pardew decision, I think we were all aware, was not about football and therefore gives no indication of how willing Nicola is to axe a manager if results are sluggish. 2) Nicola spent half the summer personally trying to sign Gaston Ramirez, who accounted for about half our total spending. He'll be more aware than anyone that until Ramirez is starting in the team and on the same page as his teammates that Saints will be a work in progress. 3) Nicola believes in signing talent which is on its way up. Is there a young(ish) manager on a sharper career trajectory anywhere in the English game than Nigel? 4) Nigel has given a positive atmosphere to the whole club which you cannot put a price tag on. Without Nigel that buoyancy disappears at a stroke. 5) Nicola comes from a business culture very different to ours; one in which long term progression and financial security are the important things. A bad start or a run of losses does, in the scheme of things, mean very little. 6) Nicola is a football fan who wants us to play with a certain style. Nigel is delivering there. 7) Nigel has a long term contract. Nicola wouldn't have given him that if he didn't believe in him. So quit yo' jibber jabber and support the man and the team.

Absolutely spot on !! Too many negative comments and moaners amongst so called supporters ? NA has delivered us back to back promotions and restored our pride in our club. NC has stabilised the club invested in the infrastructure, continued the work ML started and let's not forget we spent 33 million in the transfer window . 2 years ago I watched us play out a 0-0 draw at Hartlepool in a midweek fixture, we have just played 3 of the biggest clubs in the country and spent 12 million pound on a player, we have come along way

Beer Monster wrote:

Sainty saint saint wrote: Looking at that picture of Benali - didn't they make the shirts to fit the players in those days or did Franny shrink himself in the wash?

I've still got mine - I use it as a tent these days... COYR!

techsture wrote:
Totally out of his depth. Tactically and in the Transfer market, NA quite simply has to go.

bigfella777 wrote:
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MAYUKA!!

SouthamptonLegend wrote:
We shall wait and see...

If we win Saturday it will all be forgotten about...

insane saint wrote:
found it quite funny tonight i said to my son

" i am going to have some fish for dinner tonight"

he said "we have some Pompey Phill in the freezer are we going to have that."

i could not stop laughing so i had to share it with you lot on here.....

SaintinCanada wrote:
The tough times make the good times feel even better. Even if we lost next Saturday Iwould still remain a passionate Saints fan. It is a 60-plus year old addiction that I am stuck with.

There is no other team, and I am proud of it.

It is part of who we all are. Nice eh?

St Retford wrote:

SO50 Saint wrote:
With regards to point 3 I think Michael Appleton is on a sharper trajectory but in the opposite direction to that of Nigel

Heh - I know I shouldn't but I do really like Michael Appleton. He's got this blind loyalty to Pompey that makes him seem like some great big puppy dog who sticks by its owners despite the fact they live in a caravan and feed him crisps for tea. It's quite endearing, really.

up saints wrote:

bigfella777 wrote:
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MAYUKA!!

can someone please tell me what has happened to tandari lee

SouthamptonLegend wrote:
We shall wait and see...

If we win Saturday it will all be forgotten about...

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

Jolly Perceptive Man??

insane saint wrote:

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

Jolly Perceptive Man??

justa pompey moron.....

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

Jolly Perceptive Man??

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

insane saint wrote:

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

Jolly Perceptive Man??

justa pompey moron.....

Close.

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

insane saint wrote:

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

Jolly Perceptive Man??

justa pompey moron.....

Close.

30 miles NOT close.

I live in Romsey, not pp land.
BUT

I know a bunch of SFC's when I see them

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

insane saint wrote:

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

Jolly Perceptive Man??

justa pompey moron.....

Close.

30 miles NOT close.

I live in Romsey, not pp land.
BUT

I know a bunch of SFC's when I see them

St Retford wrote:

J.P.M wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
I hd a funny incident too.

I said to my lad, "do you know what SFC means"


And he said.......

SFC =

Six
Failed
Chances


He he ho ho ha ha ha!!!

A prize for the best answer to what J.P.M. stands for?

Jolly Perceptive Man??

Jealous Pompey Moron.

J.P.M wrote:
Balldy Bill is a bit of a gangster!!

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

J.P.M wrote:
Balldy Bill is a bit of a gangster!!

Which bit?

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

OSPREYSAINT wrote:
Forgiven, just suffering from a sense of humour failure, any one know who Portco Ltd. are?

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

John Player Special?
John Paul the Second?
Jan-Paul Saeijis?
Jason Puncheon Scores?
Jean Paul Sartre?

I must kno!!!

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

John Player Special?
John Paul the Second?
Jan-Paul Saeijis?
Jason Puncheon Scores?
Jean Paul Sartre?

I must kno!!!

i do like a ciggie ......... full strength mind , none of your namby pamby lights .

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

John Player Special?
John Paul the Second?
Jan-Paul Saeijis?
Jason Puncheon Scores?
Jean Paul Sartre?

I must kno!!!

i do like a ciggie ......... full strength mind , none of your namby pamby lights .

I'm a Marlboro Lights man, myself. They make you feel like a cowboy but, because they're 'lights', definitely don't give you cancer. In fact I shall probably live forever.

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

John Player Special?
John Paul the Second?
Jan-Paul Saeijis?
Jason Puncheon Scores?
Jean Paul Sartre?

I must kno!!!

i do like a ciggie ......... full strength mind , none of your namby pamby lights .

I'm a Marlboro Lights man, myself. They make you feel like a cowboy but, because they're 'lights', definitely don't give you cancer. In fact I shall probably live forever.

safe as houses mush !

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

John Player Special?
John Paul the Second?
Jan-Paul Saeijis?
Jason Puncheon Scores?
Jean Paul Sartre?

I must kno!!!

i do like a ciggie ......... full strength mind , none of your namby pamby lights .

I'm a Marlboro Lights man, myself. They make you feel like a cowboy but, because they're 'lights', definitely don't give you cancer. In fact I shall probably live forever.

safe as houses mush !

I smoked one before running the London Marathon last year. They should pay me for brand support. But I think we've stumbled on something important here. Which fags do Saints fans like smoking? Post your answers below:

(PS, non-smokers can do one if you're thinking of posting something really self-righteous. To quote Bill Hicks, non-smokers die every day so don't go taking any moral high ground.)

Baddesley Bill wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

John Player Special?
John Paul the Second?
Jan-Paul Saeijis?
Jason Puncheon Scores?
Jean Paul Sartre?

I must kno!!!

i do like a ciggie ......... full strength mind , none of your namby pamby lights .

I'm a Marlboro Lights man, myself. They make you feel like a cowboy but, because they're 'lights', definitely don't give you cancer. In fact I shall probably live forever.

safe as houses mush !

I smoked one before running the London Marathon last year. They should pay me for brand support. But I think we've stumbled on something important here. Which fags do Saints fans like smoking? Post your answers below:

(PS, non-smokers can do one if you're thinking of posting something really self-righteous. To quote Bill Hicks, non-smokers die every day so don't go taking any moral high ground.)

I smoke Sovereign...only twenty a week though...ten just before kick off....and ten right after the whistle blows.

Confucious wrote:

See You When The Fog Clears wrote:

Saintsayer II wrote:

St Retford wrote: Reasons why Nigel should be worrying about nothing other than Saturday's game: 1) When Nicola sacked Pardew it was made clear in a statement that the board was well-aware that frequent manager changes are damaging to a football club. The Pardew decision, I think we were all aware, was not about football and therefore gives no indication of how willing Nicola is to axe a manager if results are sluggish. 2) Nicola spent half the summer personally trying to sign Gaston Ramirez, who accounted for about half our total spending. He'll be more aware than anyone that until Ramirez is starting in the team and on the same page as his teammates that Saints will be a work in progress. 3) Nicola believes in signing talent which is on its way up. Is there a young(ish) manager on a sharper career trajectory anywhere in the English game than Nigel? 4) Nigel has given a positive atmosphere to the whole club which you cannot put a price tag on. Without Nigel that buoyancy disappears at a stroke. 5) Nicola comes from a business culture very different to ours; one in which long term progression and financial security are the important things. A bad start or a run of losses does, in the scheme of things, mean very little. 6) Nicola is a football fan who wants us to play with a certain style. Nigel is delivering there. 7) Nigel has a long term contract. Nicola wouldn't have given him that if he didn't believe in him. So quit yo' jibber jabber and support the man and the team.

Just bloody brilliant Thank you

Yep. with you all the way on this.... Stick behind YOUR team and SUPPORT

Spot on.

I'm having a "Nigel Adkins Red Army" scarf printed to go with my new-strip GULY shirt.

Enock84 wrote:
Adkins has to go I've had enough of all this positive **** I want results

hedgeenddan wrote:

Enock84 wrote:
Adkins has to go I've had enough of all this positive **** I want results

couldnt agree more

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:

St Retford wrote:

slugger wrote:
jpm ? ...... jps , now we're talking !

John Player Special?
John Paul the Second?
Jan-Paul Saeijis?
Jason Puncheon Scores?
Jean Paul Sartre?

I must kno!!!

i do like a ciggie ......... full strength mind , none of your namby pamby lights .

I'm a Marlboro Lights man, myself. They make you feel like a cowboy but, because they're 'lights', definitely don't give you cancer. In fact I shall probably live forever.

safe as houses mush !

I smoked one before running the London Marathon last year. They should pay me for brand support. But I think we've stumbled on something important here. Which fags do Saints fans like smoking? Post your answers below:

(PS, non-smokers can do one if you're thinking of posting something really self-righteous. To quote Bill Hicks, non-smokers die every day so don't go taking any moral high ground.)

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:

hedgeenddan wrote:

Enock84 wrote:
Adkins has to go I've had enough of all this positive **** I want results

couldnt agree more

Are you a breeding pair of skunts? I'm after one for the hovel I've sponsored at Marwell.

OSPREYSAINT wrote:
In the worse case scenario, if we were to get relegated, (with a large parachute payment) I couldn't think of a better Manager than NA to get us straight back up again, save time and money, keep Nige.

Velleity wrote:

Walter K wrote:

St Retford wrote:

Walter K wrote: Win lose or draw on Saturday, Adkins days are numbered. May seem harsh to the sentimental amongst us, but do any of you truly believe that NC isn't actively courting a replacement right now?

I truly believe that, right now, NC is actively sorting you out with free buses.

He's not sorting me out with a free anything, I don't/won't use a bus - I'll happily take a take a new Manager sooner rather than later though.

Odd that. Within the past couple of weeks you posted: " I wish I was joking but two promotions in consecutive seasons is a great achievement by any standard, not even the great Ted Bates or LMcM achieved that. Losing NA would be a catastrophe" Will the real Walter K please step forward?

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:

hedgeenddan wrote:

Enock84 wrote: Adkins has to go I've had enough of all this positive **** I want results

couldnt agree more

Are you a breeding pair of skunts? I'm after one for the hovel I've sponsored at Marwell.

Mere Skates an endangered species, give freely.

TEBOURBA wrote:
Saints history shows that instead of dumping manager after manager, we should have dumped the Chairman Rupert Lowe years before we did. Had we done that, we would probably not have been relegated from the Premiership.
NC is at the helm and has all the clout, NA is a very good coach but with no clout when it comes to spending the Company's money.
NC had about 5 months to recognise, what most of Saints supporters had already recognised,that we needed to sign a Premiership class goalkeeper and two defenders,he didn't.
Failing to plan is planning to fail and that is exactly what NC has done.
His arrogance will prevent him from doing the decent thing and resigning, NA will be the sacrificial lamb, which will be travesty..
Until NC replaces the numpty over the hill KD and signs two experienced defenders Saints will languish at the bottom of the league.
It may already be too late ! --- what is the precedent ? --- no team has lost its first 3 games and survived in the Premiership well, thanks to tightwad, blinkered NC, Saints have lost their first 4!!
Writing's on the wall I'm afraid, miracles do happen but the last one was 2,000 years ago in JC's time -- let's all pray, with NC at the helm it's our only hope!