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Wilkins surprised by Pardew sacking
2:57pm Monday 30th August 2010 in Saints News
Dean Wilkins
SAINTS caretaker boss Dean Wilkins admitted today that Alan Pardew’s sacking came as a surprise to him.
The assistant manager has been placed in temporary charge of team affairs after Pardew, first team coach Wally Downes and goalkeeping coach Stuart Murdoch were relieved of their duties.
Wilkins took charge of training at Staplewood this morning, before addressing the media.
The 48-year-old, who was brought into the club by Pardew last year, said this morning’s news had come as a shock to him.
“I was surprised,” he said.
“I’ve not even really had time to think about it, because the job I’ve been asked to do is to prepare the team.
“So we’ve literally got on with that this morning.
“I got the call just to come straight to the training ground and take care of the squad, which is exactly what I’m trying to do.
“The chairman spoke to me and has asked me to take care of it for the foreseeable future.
“How long that is I have no idea, but the only thing that I will guarantee is that I will do the best job I possibly can.”
Comments(62)
didicoy
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3:12pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Tank Johnson
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3:12pm Mon 30 Aug 10
frenchsaint
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3:13pm Mon 30 Aug 10
It will be very interesting to see the line-up to-morrow; he will go out to win it with style.
Also how will the crowd react to NCs arrival.? Will he attend.?
ludacris..
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3:18pm Mon 30 Aug 10
frenchsaint wrote:If Nc gets booed it will be an absolute joke.
Back to the football, they say 'it's only a game' but what a game.
It will be very interesting to see the line-up to-morrow; he will go out to win it with style.
Also how will the crowd react to NCs arrival.? Will he attend.?
This guy has a vision and should be supported all the way.
Pardew is gone, let's move on...let's all stop pretending we can run a football club better than him.
didicoy
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3:26pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Get a grip, pardew would have walked as soon as a big club came sniffing, like Reading.
The Edge of Reason
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3:27pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Dean Wilkins red and white army!!!!!
Doesn't really sound that great a chant
ludacris..
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3:40pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Good luck Wilkins but I fear you will be gone soon as new people are appointed.
col123
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3:49pm Mon 30 Aug 10
tugboat
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4:01pm Mon 30 Aug 10
I rated pardew, he has now gone, we move on and as supporters have no choice but to support the next man.
I just hope whoever it is ,gets the support of all the fans to carry this club forward, and the boo brigade stay off his back long enough to allow him to settle in.
Cortese now has a big point to prove, so its over to you nicola.
How much time do you think the new man will get ? It will have to be someone ,who thinks like nicola,has the same attitude as nicola, got it,its nicola..............
...........could see him at staplewood with a monogrammed tracksuit, bring back memories ?
Dellsaint
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4:04pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Dellsaint
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4:05pm Mon 30 Aug 10
didicoy wrote:This name even!
Claudio Foscarini
ali dia
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4:34pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Wozzie
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4:45pm Mon 30 Aug 10
robk
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4:46pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Dickosfc
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5:14pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Wozzie wrote:As much as I'd love it if O'Neil was the next manager, I think we Saints fans need to wake up a little. At the end of the day we are in the 3rd tier of English football. Why would O'Neil drop from a top 6 Premier league club to us.
Bet your life that Mr Cortese will get a quality name down here everything he does is on a quality basis I would not be surprised to see Martin O'neil turn up shortly ;)
franiow
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5:30pm Mon 30 Aug 10
franiow
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5:32pm Mon 30 Aug 10
ali dia wrote:Perhaps he wasn't an AP appointment...NC may have selected him as part of the great plan.
why hasnt wilkins got the bullet as well as the others ?
frenchsaint
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5:35pm Mon 30 Aug 10
The Club is embarking on a search for replacements that is expected to take several weeks.
Have you anything to prove Mr.Wilkins.?
frenchsaint
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5:40pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Time to close your Saints transfer rumour thread and start a new Manager rumour one; sounds like it could run for a month.!
KCAJRETSOF
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5:55pm Mon 30 Aug 10
franiow wrote:The bullet with Wilkins name on it will be saved until he has outlived his usefulness i.e. After a new management team has been appointed.
ali dia wrote: why hasnt wilkins got the bullet as well as the others ?Perhaps he wasn't an AP appointment...NC may have selected him as part of the great plan.
nicola cortese is god
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5:56pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Alan pardew had to go.
No plan b
Tactically inept.
Players and staff didnt respect him
Boring
Post match interviews was worse than george burleys.
Nicola cortese has shown great patience not to sack him last season after having a warchest and not taking us up.
I am so stoked about pardew going,i will have a few beers tonight and dream of us playing some nice footy again.
burtonoracle
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5:57pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Read into this that there was disagreement between NC and AP re integration and cooperation, with AP wanting more control and hey presto off he goes with his two coaches. DW presumably did not agree with AP and stays.
frenchsaint
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6:09pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Ambitious.
Previous experience of English football essential.
Ability to motivate in pressure matches,especially in promotion situations.
Preferably multi-lingual.
Ability to relate amicably in all hot house situations with all ages.
Particular attention will be paid to ability to recognise footballing talent at a young age.
Ability to express oneself clearly.., particularly in front of tv.cameras
Must dress smartly at all times.
Must drink in moderation only.
Must not 'play away' in any cicumstances whilst under contract.
Must be able to take orders.
4 year contract to the man that can fufill all requiements satisfactorily.
Enquiries in first instance on this site for initial vetting.Your name will be sufficient; somebody on here is bound to know you.
Andyt66
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6:11pm Mon 30 Aug 10
frenchsaint
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6:23pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Andyt66 wrote:Not many laughs today so far.
Woke up this morning to a massive hail strorm - should have known something was up. Can't believe AP is gone, I thought he had things going in the right direction. I can't think of one signing he made that hasn't helped the team improve. This only makes sense if we get a big name replacement such as Keegan, Strachan, O'Neill etc. (Please not Sven). Can't see those 3 being yes men though, so while I have faith in NC this is eerily familiar to the Lowe days. Does Clive Woodward have his coaching license yet?
You ARE having one aren't you.?
christian-saint
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6:32pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Spirit of 58
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7:15pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Lets get behind the lads tomorrow as they are Pards team.
Andyt66
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7:16pm Mon 30 Aug 10
frenchsaint wrote:Yes, I am definately having a laugh. After what we all went through during the Lowe days we deserve to have some fun with it from time to time.
Andyt66 wrote: Woke up this morning to a massive hail strorm - should have known something was up. Can't believe AP is gone, I thought he had things going in the right direction. I can't think of one signing he made that hasn't helped the team improve. This only makes sense if we get a big name replacement such as Keegan, Strachan, O'Neill etc. (Please not Sven). Can't see those 3 being yes men though, so while I have faith in NC this is eerily familiar to the Lowe days. Does Clive Woodward have his coaching license yet?Not many laughs today so far. You ARE having one aren't you.?
Personally I'd like to see Nigel Pearson back in charge, but that won't happen.
superbarrio
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7:42pm Mon 30 Aug 10
tugboat
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8:08pm Mon 30 Aug 10
frenchsaint wrote:you forgot to mention that the new man HAS to promise that we acheive promotion in his first (not full) season.
Requirements of applicants for the post of Manager Southampton FC
Ambitious.
Previous experience of English football essential.
Ability to motivate in pressure matches,especially in promotion situations.
Preferably multi-lingual.
Ability to relate amicably in all hot house situations with all ages.
Particular attention will be paid to ability to recognise footballing talent at a young age.
Ability to express oneself clearly.., particularly in front of tv.cameras
Must dress smartly at all times.
Must drink in moderation only.
Must not 'play away' in any cicumstances whilst under contract.
Must be able to take orders.
4 year contract to the man that can fufill all requiements satisfactorily.
Enquiries in first instance on this site for initial vetting.Your name will be sufficient; somebody on here is bound to know you.
and promise away wins in excess of or equal to 4-0.
Is merlin available ?
Weve suddenly gone from a managerial position that would be fought over to a job with an expectation attached that cant be garunteed by anyone.
In football you need luck, this club needs a massive dose of it.
The success that nicola craves, is just not acheived that quickly, thats what it appears hes not getting.
french fan club
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8:49pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Look at the facts the charmain with ML's money and support has the club on a sound footing, and i am sure the vision to ensure we have the correct management to win promottion this season.
before anyone says why should a johney foreinger comment on SFc. I was a season ticket holder before coming to France, my father goes to every game, and I get to as many as I can, including every game Saints have ever palyed at wembley.
the clubs in good hands wait and see.
Tirau Dan
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8:59pm Mon 30 Aug 10
The fact is we have no idea what was said behind the scenes the man is driven passionately to take Saints to The Premiership on time in the name of Markus Liebherr so for goodness sakes show a bit of gratitude and support Nicola Cortese 100%
Wilky has been the guy that quietly works the team, seems good natured and the lads all like him.. several on the player have expressed gratitude to him for improving them.. Give him a fair go.
Up The Saints.. SFC Forever KTF
Loud and Proud please don't shame the game by booing.
ben dover
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9:01pm Mon 30 Aug 10
christian-saint wrote:are you a **** having a punt ?
Just seen Antonio in JJb Sports buying some training bibs - I said 'Hey Ants - what are you up to?' to which he replied 'Call me Gaffer now blood!' I'm truely shocked, but also excited at having our first 'Player Manager' in years and years. P.S you can still get 100-1 on Ants for next manager at Ladbrooks, I suggest (like me) you get in there quick before they close the book.
Southseachris
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9:26pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Back2prem15
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9:36pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Couldn't wish for a better man 2 take charge at this time. Hope the next manager appreciates you enough to keep you with us.
COYR
Saintsincethe60s
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9:37pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Southseachris wrote:NO!!!!
Anyone for Zola?
northamrowcc
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9:42pm Mon 30 Aug 10
frenchsaint
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9:49pm Mon 30 Aug 10
french fan club wrote:Good to hear from you nipper in St.Lo.
looking at the situation from my home in france, i would say the following. Last year the team should have at least got ot the play offs, with the cash that was given to the manager. Poor results in key games last year cost us a play off place. For example exeter away. One of several games that highlighted that when things wernt wrong there is or was no plan B. many have already said at the games this year Ap was showing no signs of being able to read the game and make changes if the team isn't winning. The pre season was at best poor and hardley provided the spring board to start the season well. Last season NC and Ml had a very short time to get a manager in place to ensure we didn't get relegated again! Now having worked with AP for a season the vision needs a different management team to take us forward. I can see the rational behind this. My fear over the last few weeks is that we will play the same way as last season, but that teams will no what to expect and unless we can surprise them with new tatics, it will be hard to put together a string of results that the sqaud suggests we should achieve. Look at the facts the charmain with ML's money and support has the club on a sound footing, and i am sure the vision to ensure we have the correct management to win promottion this season. before anyone says why should a johney foreinger comment on SFc. I was a season ticket holder before coming to France, my father goes to every game, and I get to as many as I can, including every game Saints have ever palyed at wembley. the clubs in good hands wait and see.
Am obviously much nearer your Dad's age but I like the cut of your jib,as they say in Gib. or where-ever.! Do keep your posts coming in...the more the merrier....and I'll drop in to see you one day when the team are on sky.!
frenchsaint
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9:57pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Tirau Dan wrote:I would like to put on record my total support for everything Dan says in this post.
For the record no Cortese No Club remember. If Markus commended his integrity and passion to get the job done then I'm with him all the way. Alan Pardew will be much loved for the ride to the Paint Pot and getting professional structure back into the set up but ultimately failed to show consistent ability to adjust and beat defensive teams. I supported him loud and proud but did expect The Chairman to have a sharp Plan B either early this season or at Christmas because failure at the end of the season is not acceptable. The fact is we have no idea what was said behind the scenes the man is driven passionately to take Saints to The Premiership on time in the name of Markus Liebherr so for goodness sakes show a bit of gratitude and support Nicola Cortese 100% Wilky has been the guy that quietly works the team, seems good natured and the lads all like him.. several on the player have expressed gratitude to him for improving them.. Give him a fair go. Up The Saints.. SFC Forever KTF Loud and Proud please don't shame the game by booing.
We occasionally disagree but so what.
The club matters much much more than our opinions and without NC's input we would have NO CLUB.
Remember.?
northamrowcc
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9:58pm Mon 30 Aug 10
nicola cortese is god wrote:I will boo cortese and you wont smack me in the mouth,everyone is entitled to an opinion and I will happily concede to yours if all goes well, but it won't, this is Saints remember, we are in for bad times again we have had more managers than players
If anyone boos cortese,i will follow them out and smack them in the mouth.
Alan pardew had to go.
No plan b
Tactically inept.
Players and staff didnt respect him
Boring
Post match interviews was worse than george burleys.
Nicola cortese has shown great patience not to sack him last season after having a warchest and not taking us up.
I am so stoked about pardew going,i will have a few beers tonight and dream of us playing some nice footy again.
northamrowcc
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10:17pm Mon 30 Aug 10
I truly am sorry AP that we did this to you and wish you all the best, thanks for the cup
sdhcapital
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10:28pm Mon 30 Aug 10
Yes, I'm upset AP has gone, the timing is pants and my initial reaction is that we're f**ked.
However, whilst thinking about this on Bournemouth beach whilst drinking copious amounts of Special Brew, I have come to the same conclusion as others that NC is doing what he feels is best for the club.
I have a level 2 coaching badge, but that still doesn't give me a platform to preach on how to run a football club. The truth is, only a handful of people really know what's been going on behind the scenes. I will certainly cheer on my team tomorrow, and leave the political shenanigans to those who get paid to look after them.
COYR
non sailor, lymington
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10:53pm Mon 30 Aug 10
ali dia wrote:Wilkins seems to be the only one left to run things. However, i think he will be pushed when the new manager and his team are in place. It seems N.C. may be putting a team of 'yes' men in. A bad move i think. Whatever he does, it'd better work.
why hasnt wilkins got the bullet as well as the others ?
nicola cortese is god
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11:44pm Mon 30 Aug 10
garyk121
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11:54pm Mon 30 Aug 10
nicola cortese is god wrote:um BOOOOOO - what a moron you are. If you are allowed to voice your opinion so are all the other fans on the opposite opinion panel.
If anyone boos cortese,i will follow them out and smack them in the mouth. Alan pardew had to go. No plan b Tactically inept. Players and staff didnt respect him Boring Post match interviews was worse than george burleys. Nicola cortese has shown great patience not to sack him last season after having a warchest and not taking us up. I am so stoked about pardew going,i will have a few beers tonight and dream of us playing some nice footy again.
I would boo not because I dislike what Cortese has done for the club, but because I believe AP has been treated a bit disrespectfully when he has bought more glory to the club than any manager since Lawrie Mac.
Don't look forward to too much nice footy as any new manager won't build a team that they want and will have to get their feet under the desk first - furthermore if its someone like alan Curbishely for example, it will be grotty, boring grind out the 1-0 wins footy.
Next time you post a comment a) dont threaten other fans b) think a little before you speak
saint Compo
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12:05am Tue 31 Aug 10
Betcha!
COYR
nicola cortese is god
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12:28am Tue 31 Aug 10
garyk121 wrote:zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
nicola cortese is god wrote:um BOOOOOO - what a moron you are. If you are allowed to voice your opinion so are all the other fans on the opposite opinion panel.
If anyone boos cortese,i will follow them out and smack them in the mouth. Alan pardew had to go. No plan b Tactically inept. Players and staff didnt respect him Boring Post match interviews was worse than george burleys. Nicola cortese has shown great patience not to sack him last season after having a warchest and not taking us up. I am so stoked about pardew going,i will have a few beers tonight and dream of us playing some nice footy again.
I would boo not because I dislike what Cortese has done for the club, but because I believe AP has been treated a bit disrespectfully when he has bought more glory to the club than any manager since Lawrie Mac.
Don't look forward to too much nice footy as any new manager won't build a team that they want and will have to get their feet under the desk first - furthermore if its someone like alan Curbishely for example, it will be grotty, boring grind out the 1-0 wins footy.
Next time you post a comment a) dont threaten other fans b) think a little before you speak
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz......
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.......dont like pardew.simple
saints til i die
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12:31am Tue 31 Aug 10
frenchsaint wrote:I think you guys owe me an apology....
Tirau Dan wrote:I would like to put on record my total support for everything Dan says in this post.
For the record no Cortese No Club remember. If Markus commended his integrity and passion to get the job done then I'm with him all the way. Alan Pardew will be much loved for the ride to the Paint Pot and getting professional structure back into the set up but ultimately failed to show consistent ability to adjust and beat defensive teams. I supported him loud and proud but did expect The Chairman to have a sharp Plan B either early this season or at Christmas because failure at the end of the season is not acceptable. The fact is we have no idea what was said behind the scenes the man is driven passionately to take Saints to The Premiership on time in the name of Markus Liebherr so for goodness sakes show a bit of gratitude and support Nicola Cortese 100% Wilky has been the guy that quietly works the team, seems good natured and the lads all like him.. several on the player have expressed gratitude to him for improving them.. Give him a fair go. Up The Saints.. SFC Forever KTF Loud and Proud please don't shame the game by booing.
We occasionally disagree but so what.
The club matters much much more than our opinions and without NC's input we would have NO CLUB.
Remember.?
Everything I posted before was right about AP and I got nothing but stick for it. I obviously don't talk out of my ar5e, rather more, you two numpties do.
Thanks Nicola, for constantly moving our club forward!
OSPREYSAINT
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12:47am Tue 31 Aug 10
nicola cortese is god
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12:48am Tue 31 Aug 10
saints til i die wrote:agreed. i thought a.p should of got sacked yonks ago.n.c has shown great patience.you all laughed when i said he should go.i feel rather smug todaythank you nicola.please get someone who will do better than parjew
frenchsaint wrote:I think you guys owe me an apology....
Tirau Dan wrote:I would like to put on record my total support for everything Dan says in this post.
For the record no Cortese No Club remember. If Markus commended his integrity and passion to get the job done then I'm with him all the way. Alan Pardew will be much loved for the ride to the Paint Pot and getting professional structure back into the set up but ultimately failed to show consistent ability to adjust and beat defensive teams. I supported him loud and proud but did expect The Chairman to have a sharp Plan B either early this season or at Christmas because failure at the end of the season is not acceptable. The fact is we have no idea what was said behind the scenes the man is driven passionately to take Saints to The Premiership on time in the name of Markus Liebherr so for goodness sakes show a bit of gratitude and support Nicola Cortese 100% Wilky has been the guy that quietly works the team, seems good natured and the lads all like him.. several on the player have expressed gratitude to him for improving them.. Give him a fair go. Up The Saints.. SFC Forever KTF Loud and Proud please don't shame the game by booing.
We occasionally disagree but so what.
The club matters much much more than our opinions and without NC's input we would have NO CLUB.
Remember.?
Everything I posted before was right about AP and I got nothing but stick for it. I obviously don't talk out of my ar5e, rather more, you two numpties do.
Thanks Nicola, for constantly moving our club forward!
SaintSydney
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4:44am Tue 31 Aug 10
frenchsaint
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8:06am Tue 31 Aug 10
Our disagreement was over whether we should support Saints under the management of Pardew or some other guy. You won. Congratulations. You are happy.
Now chapter 2. Who will the new manager be and will you support him through thick and thin.?
The problem is, even if you do, there will be others posting on here saying that they don't and so a new cycle of charge and countercharge begins. Is that good for the club.?
Have a nice day.
PGA-
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9:01am Tue 31 Aug 10
northamrowcc
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9:12am Tue 31 Aug 10
miltonarchers
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9:30am Tue 31 Aug 10
This club in its current position might just be the massive challenge that a man like Martin O’Neil would relish. Imagine it, promotion from Div 1 to Prem in successive seasons!!!!! Ok, he would then bugger off to Man U but what a ride it would be.
miltonarchers
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9:33am Tue 31 Aug 10
PGA- wrote:The only joke on here is you for wasting time posting drivel
I have just passed Eddie Howe driving down the M271 towards Soton. This is no joke..
northamrowcc
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9:49am Tue 31 Aug 10
northamrowcc
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9:50am Tue 31 Aug 10
OSPREYSAINT
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10:40am Tue 31 Aug 10
frenchsaint wrote:It doesn't really matter now, whatever our views, the main aim is to funnel our efforts to the good of the Club, no harm in putting your varied views across but no point in personal abuse or gloating because you got it right, just say, told you so, and move on.
To: saint til I die and Nicola is God. Our disagreement was over whether we should support Saints under the management of Pardew or some other guy. You won. Congratulations. You are happy. Now chapter 2. Who will the new manager be and will you support him through thick and thin.? The problem is, even if you do, there will be others posting on here saying that they don't and so a new cycle of charge and countercharge begins. Is that good for the club.? Have a nice day.
Atpost
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12:10pm Tue 31 Aug 10
1. I told you this was going to happen 2 weeks ago, and several aggressive mor0ns accused me of being out of touch and anti-saints.
2. I have read with great mirth the chameleon statements from the l0sers who LUVVED Pardew last week, now they agree that nickers is doing the right thing. WELL, WHICH ONE IS IT?
Ha ha ha ha
He he he he
Optimist
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5:13pm Tue 31 Aug 10
Good luck Dean, your responsibilities are now tenfold.
click2find
Mac the North says...
3:10pm Mon 30 Aug 10