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    OSPREYSAINT wrote:
    three halves wrote:
    OSPREYSAINT wrote:
    three halves wrote:
    costa gaz wrote:
    OSPREYSAINT wrote:
    costa gaz wrote:
    OSPREYSAINT wrote:
    costa gaz wrote:
    Most of the guy's on here declaring their undying love for Dear Leader are the same ones that were declaring their undying love for Nigel Adkins only a short time ago.

    Some of those probably had Le Tissiers name on their shirt or sang Benalli's name from the Archers end.

    Some are probably old enough to have seen Lawrie Mac's boy's of 76 lift the FA Cup. (Jim Steele MoM).

    Now today, you have become turncoats..... (very Italian)
    Shame on you all.

    Even if the saints win the champions league under his leadership, he is, and always will be, a schmuck.
    My appreciation for Nigel is undimmed, but he ain't here any more, My hero worship for Matt and Franny is undiminished, they can't play for us anymore, Hero worship for Jim Steele hasn't changed one iota, I was there in '76. Loyal supporter for the future of the Club, the only turncoats are the cowards that are running away because they cannot man up to change, or haven't any view of a possible brilliant future, you can chose to follow the bus, or jump off it and run away to Nottarf Krap where you will be welcomed with open arms to celebrate the future there if there is one.
    Osprey, please stop fellow fans to run away and support pompey, just because YOU don't agree with their opinion.
    We all support saints, but our commitment might be a little different to yours.
    Please accept that a lot of saints fans have now become very anti-cortese, it is their opinion and something you should respect.
    We want you all on the bus, but to enjoy the ride you have to change the attitude just a little in the right direction, if you are going carry on with the massive chip on your shoulder you are going to find the journey very upsetting at times, nobody forecast that NCs mission was going to be easy on us, if you can't find it in your kind heart, to support our failing neighbours, come back on our journey, onward and upward, it's the only way to go, and of course it wouldn't be right if there weren't some downwards too, you just have to be brave and accept the bad with the good. If you are with us welcome back.
    Osprey please do NOT welcome me back to MY club you patronising 2hat.
    support the club in which ever way you want, but do not try to dictate how others show their support.
    You are so two faced it is unbelievable, just weeks ago anyone who disagreed with Atkins was a wum, skate or an idiot and now you are saying that his sacking was the right decision.
    You post so often that it is only natural that you will contradict yourself.
    ....and you have done that many times of late.
    welcome back.... w*******r
    I agree with you,osprey is a big mouth who spends all day every day on here.
    .. and you are the Worlds expert on stupidity, especially practicing it.
    I expect your other egos vellity,bill and slugger will arrive any minute.
    I have none of the alter egos that you acuse me of, try again. You are looking a bit foolish.
    I think you will find the rest of the gang on the Le Tiss thread."
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Saints chairman Nicola Cortese defends replacing Nigel Adkins with Mauricio Pochettino

11:22am Sunday 27th January 2013 in Saints News

Daily Echo: Nicola Cortese Nicola Cortese

Southampton's executive chairman, Nicola Cortese, has defended his controversial sacking of Nigel Adkins, describing the timing as ''perfect''.

Adkins was relieved of his managerial duties nine days ago after taking the club to back-to-back promotions and 15th place in the Premier League, with his dismissal arriving two days after a 2-2 draw at Chelsea.

He was immediately replaced by Argentinean Mauricio Pochettino, with the general consensus being that Adkins had been harshly treated.

The Southampton fans certainly felt so and sang their former manager's name during the 0-0 draw with Everton last Monday, but Cortese stands by the move he made.

In an interview with Sky Sports News, he said: ''Nigel and I, we always had a very good relationship, to the last second. It was very tough, not just for him but for me.

''To me, there's one time, which is right, especially if you are 100% convinced it is the right thing. Ultimately for the team it was the right thing, it was perfect timing ''It sounds harsh but it was for the benefit of the progress we want to achieve over the next couple of months and years. It's not only for today but for tomorrow.''

Cortese has attracted criticism in the wake of the sacking, with Saints icon Matt Le Tissier accusing him of having an ego problem.

According to Cortese, though, everything he does is for the benefit of Southampton.

He added: ''Maybe I need to sacrifice my popularity to get the right decision. If that's the case, I'm happy.

''I am a perfectionist. Some people say that's not good, but it helps the football club to keep attention to detail and not stand still.''

On Le Tissier, a one-club man afforded hero status by the Saints fans, he said: ''I don't even know him, he's never met me. Anyone in the past who is associated with the club is stirring negativity towards me should probably ask if it's beneficial for the club. I would not allow myself to judge someone I have never met.''

On the future of the club, but as a whole and with Le Tissier, Cortese asked everyone to get behind his vision.

He said: ''I'd like in the future, for the supporters to buy more into what we do as a club. Not players, managers or chairmen, the club.

''I am not excluding anyone. Anyone who has Southampton at heart has a place.''

• Le Tissier wants clear-the-air talks with Cortese. Read the full story here.

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