Adkins: "Confidence remains high." (From Daily Echo)

Ok, I'm sorry to ignore th 75% who voted for him but I couldn't get a ticket today and listened to the whole game on th radio, and the first half display sounded lamentably tentative and lacking in belief. Tell me I'm wrong if you were there.
Ok the second half was up and at em, but Nigel sets great store by preparation and if he can't get them going from the beginning, at home, as they should be, then for goodness sake all the usual platitudes in the world are not going to get us a win, and at home as well.
And Villas Boas was delighted and relieved to get th points. But what about the first half?
How long do we all have to go on supporting Nigel's learning curve before its too late.
1 win in 9.
I know there's a run of possibly winnable games coming up but when is too late?

Thats good that the " Confidence remains high " after 7 defeats in 9 games, may win another game before xmas then.

Once Mayuka came on it was a different game. I don't rate Yoshida at all - too many wayward passes and defensively not there. Missed a sitter as well! Boruc simply does not inspire a confident back line either.

This may be a contentious point (and I'll no doubt be accused of not being a "true" fan) - but is Lallana up to having the captaincy? He does not appear to be a strong a leader as say Lambert or Fonte. And the poor spell has coincided with this...

iswhite10 wrote:
Ok, I'm sorry to ignore th 75% who voted for him but I couldn't get a ticket today and listened to the whole game on th radio, and the first half display sounded lamentably tentative and lacking in belief. Tell me I'm wrong if you were there.
Ok the second half was up and at em, but Nigel sets great store by preparation and if he can't get them going from the beginning, at home, as they should be, then for goodness sake all the usual platitudes in the world are not going to get us a win, and at home as well.
And Villas Boas was delighted and relieved to get th points. But what about the first half?
How long do we all have to go on supporting Nigel's learning curve before its too late.
1 win in 9.
I know there's a run of possibly winnable games coming up but when is too late?

Seeing you have a computer why did you not watch it on the web?
Try FirstRow Live Football Stream |
http://www.thefirstr
ow.eu/

iswhite10 wrote:
Ok, I'm sorry to ignore th 75% who voted for him but I couldn't get a ticket today and listened to the whole game on th radio, and the first half display sounded lamentably tentative and lacking in belief. Tell me I'm wrong if you were there.
Ok the second half was up and at em, but Nigel sets great store by preparation and if he can't get them going from the beginning, at home, as they should be, then for goodness sake all the usual platitudes in the world are not going to get us a win, and at home as well.
And Villas Boas was delighted and relieved to get th points. But what about the first half?
How long do we all have to go on supporting Nigel's learning curve before its too late.
1 win in 9.
I know there's a run of possibly winnable games coming up but when is too late?

IT'S NOT TOO LATE !!

CONFIDENCE IS HIGH AFTER A GOOD SECOND HALF AND IT WAS FUN ON THE TERRACES.

WE NEED TO PLAY THE STRONGEST TEAM AND HAVE A SETTLED TEAM TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE.

There is plenty to do on the Training Ground including higher tempo incisive passing and being more robust in possession of the football.

NEED THE POINTS AND THE WINS.

THESE SHOULD BE ACHIEVED IN THE NEXT FEW GAMES.

RED ARMY. COYR.
THE FIGHT IS ON TO MOVE UP THE PREMIER LEAGUE.

iswhite10 wrote:
Ok, I'm sorry to ignore th 75% who voted for him but I couldn't get a ticket today and listened to the whole game on th radio, and the first half display sounded lamentably tentative and lacking in belief. Tell me I'm wrong if you were there.
Ok the second half was up and at em, but Nigel sets great store by preparation and if he can't get them going from the beginning, at home, as they should be, then for goodness sake all the usual platitudes in the world are not going to get us a win, and at home as well.
And Villas Boas was delighted and relieved to get th points. But what about the first half?
How long do we all have to go on supporting Nigel's learning curve before its too late.
1 win in 9.
I know there's a run of possibly winnable games coming up but when is too late?

IT'S NOT TOO LATE !!

CONFIDENCE IS HIGH AFTER A GOOD SECOND HALF AND IT WAS FUN ON THE TERRACES.

WE NEED TO PLAY THE STRONGEST TEAM AND HAVE A SETTLED TEAM TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE.

There is plenty to do on the Training Ground including higher tempo incisive passing and being more robust in possession of the football.

NEED THE POINTS AND THE WINS.

THESE SHOULD BE ACHIEVED IN THE NEXT FEW GAMES.

RED ARMY. COYR.
THE FIGHT IS ON TO MOVE UP THE PREMIER LEAGUE.

iswhite10 wrote:
Ok, I'm sorry to ignore th 75% who voted for him but I couldn't get a ticket today and listened to the whole game on th radio, and the first half display sounded lamentably tentative and lacking in belief. Tell me I'm wrong if you were there.
Ok the second half was up and at em, but Nigel sets great store by preparation and if he can't get them going from the beginning, at home, as they should be, then for goodness sake all the usual platitudes in the world are not going to get us a win, and at home as well.
And Villas Boas was delighted and relieved to get th points. But what about the first half?
How long do we all have to go on supporting Nigel's learning curve before its too late.
1 win in 9.
I know there's a run of possibly winnable games coming up but when is too late?

You are not all that wrong about the first half, we didn't threaten much and Spurs were always very dangerous on the break and should have had more goals but luckily Defoe wasn't wearing his shooting boots, (he joined a rare group of strikers that have hit the big screen) we were a bit naive in the defending but it is not easy to pin the goals on any individual, I thought Boruc was at fault for the 2nd, but even then it should have been cleared off the line. However the 2nd half was a different story and we had Spurs on the ropes and they rode their luck and got away with it.

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

iswhite10 wrote:
Ok, I'm sorry to ignore th 75% who voted for him but I couldn't get a ticket today and listened to the whole game on th radio, and the first half display sounded lamentably tentative and lacking in belief. Tell me I'm wrong if you were there.
Ok the second half was up and at em, but Nigel sets great store by preparation and if he can't get them going from the beginning, at home, as they should be, then for goodness sake all the usual platitudes in the world are not going to get us a win, and at home as well.
And Villas Boas was delighted and relieved to get th points. But what about the first half?
How long do we all have to go on supporting Nigel's learning curve before its too late.
1 win in 9.
I know there's a run of possibly winnable games coming up but when is too late?

You are not all that wrong about the first half, we didn't threaten much and Spurs were always very dangerous on the break and should have had more goals but luckily Defoe wasn't wearing his shooting boots, (he joined a rare group of strikers that have hit the big screen) we were a bit naive in the defending but it is not easy to pin the goals on any individual, I thought Boruc was at fault for the 2nd, but even then it should have been cleared off the line. However the 2nd half was a different story and we had Spurs on the ropes and they rode their luck and got away with it.

Don't think a New Manager will be the solution for SAINTS.

Nigel is cutting his teeth in the Premiership - he needs to be surrounded by persons with Premier League experience - Coaching Team and assistant Manager.

NIGEL AND THE FOOTBALL SQUAD NEED SUPPORT.

Everyone is doing their best but Nigel currently does not have top line support.

RED ARMY. NUMBER ONE IN THE SOUTH. COYR.

RedArmy1 wrote:

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

iswhite10 wrote:
Ok, I'm sorry to ignore th 75% who voted for him but I couldn't get a ticket today and listened to the whole game on th radio, and the first half display sounded lamentably tentative and lacking in belief. Tell me I'm wrong if you were there.
Ok the second half was up and at em, but Nigel sets great store by preparation and if he can't get them going from the beginning, at home, as they should be, then for goodness sake all the usual platitudes in the world are not going to get us a win, and at home as well.
And Villas Boas was delighted and relieved to get th points. But what about the first half?
How long do we all have to go on supporting Nigel's learning curve before its too late.
1 win in 9.
I know there's a run of possibly winnable games coming up but when is too late?

You are not all that wrong about the first half, we didn't threaten much and Spurs were always very dangerous on the break and should have had more goals but luckily Defoe wasn't wearing his shooting boots, (he joined a rare group of strikers that have hit the big screen) we were a bit naive in the defending but it is not easy to pin the goals on any individual, I thought Boruc was at fault for the 2nd, but even then it should have been cleared off the line. However the 2nd half was a different story and we had Spurs on the ropes and they rode their luck and got away with it.

Don't think a New Manager will be the solution for SAINTS.

Nigel is cutting his teeth in the Premiership - he needs to be surrounded by persons with Premier League experience - Coaching Team and assistant Manager.

NIGEL AND THE FOOTBALL SQUAD NEED SUPPORT.

Everyone is doing their best but Nigel currently does not have top line support.

RED ARMY. NUMBER ONE IN THE SOUTH. COYR.

Just wish a few more would show as much positivity as your good self.

I thought we played well in the 2nd half, though from Block 34 couldn't see the detail... but the fact I had a crick in the neck at 90mins was proof that the majority of the 2nd half was in Spurs territory.
No complaints - not convinced bringing Guly on for Davies was such a good move, but Spurs are a good side these days & we were unlucky not to get a point.
Keep it up Nige!!! The only way is up!!

KEEP THE FAITH NIGEL.get us a win against LEEDS and 3 points against WBA and get CORK,RAMIREZ,LEE AND RICHARDSON FIT ASAP.COME ON YOU REDS.