Interest in Phillips all above board, says Adkins (From Daily Echo)
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Saints' interest in Blackpool's Matt Phillips all above board, says Nigel Adkins
2:55pm Monday 13th August 2012 in Saints News
Matt Phillips
NIGEL Adkins confirmed Saints’ interest in Blackpool winger Matt Phillips – but insisted the club have not made an illegal approach for the player.
Seasiders boss Ian Holloway claimed that a Premier League side had tapped up the 21-year-old, with a report at the weekend naming Saints as that team.
Adkins admitted they had been in contact with Blackpool about Phillips, but was adamant they had acted responsibly.
“It’s a shame that Blackpool have had to go and do things via the media in the way that they have done,” he told the club’s website.
“I don’t think there is any hiding from the fact that Matt is a player that we have been an admirer of for the past few years, and in the last couple of weeks he has probably been identified as a target for a number of teams in the Premier League.
“I know that from the chairman’s point of view he has been in contact with the Blackpool chairman and that we have had a conversation with their chief executiv.
“I have spoken to Ian Holloway myself, so it’s not as if there has not been an interest demonstrated from Southampton .
“As I have said, we like to think that we do everything properly, by the book, and we will continue to do our matters privately and behind the scenes.
“Obviously, this situation has now arisen and we will take action on that and respond in the appropriate manner.”
Holloway had earlier claimed: “Somebody has made an illegal approach and we can prove that.”
When it came to matters on the pitch, Adkins said he was happy with what he saw in Saturday night’s friendly against Udinese, despite Saints suffering a 4-0 defeat.
“We didn’t want to be on the wrong end of a 4-0 scoreline, but I don’t think it was a 4-0 game, because it was cracking,” he said.
“Until they scored their first goal we were well and truly in the ascendancy.”
Adkins added: “We have taken a lot from this game, which is positive.
“It was the final game of preseason and we have worked all the way through the campaign in a 4-3-3, implementing and improving different things.”
Comments(64)
WECOMING4U
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3:08pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Over the Edge
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3:08pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Cheapshot
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3:09pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Saint.
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3:13pm Mon 13 Aug 12
This has been on the OS for a few days now! May be as you have very little knowledge of what going on you finally desperate to drag through the OS and read the bottom of NA piece at the bottom of his thoughts on the Udinese game.
Very sad DE to dress this up as breaking news you've just received!
Don-Irelando
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3:22pm Mon 13 Aug 12
A. sue them for slander.
B. Blackpool should give us first refusal as an apology and we should sign him.
BUT... if it is true which I think that it might be to some degree we are in trouble and fast getting a repuation for ourselves of being tricky negotiators.
mattboy111
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3:24pm Mon 13 Aug 12
AaronLeeSaint
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3:28pm Mon 13 Aug 12
I believe NA is correct in saying we didn't 'tap up' Phillips and that media implentation was a pointless endeavour.
Phillips is a fantastic winger and would be a fine addition to the squad.
Good job on expanding the story Echo, best report I've seen on the subject thus far.
Hobson82
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4:02pm Mon 13 Aug 12
laffaminute wrote:He's hardly going to tell the media we were crap now is he, what would that do for morale ahead of the Premier League campaign.
NA says he is happy with what he saw in the udinese game, that is seriously funny.
Like all good managers in front of the media you stand up for your team, behind closed doors he can say what he likes. The only manager I know not to follow these rules is Harry Redknapp.
batesieboy
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4:08pm Mon 13 Aug 12
likewatchingbrazil
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4:20pm Mon 13 Aug 12
coyr
abbiscuits
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4:35pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Great signing if we can get him last season made 37 starts and scored 18, not bad for a winger.
COYR with thin white stripes
batesieboy
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4:44pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Shoong
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4:50pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Sir Ad E Noid
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5:17pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Have I heard that before?
tugboat
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5:39pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Nice one.......
ghk230473
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5:41pm Mon 13 Aug 12
milton road
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5:43pm Mon 13 Aug 12
slugger
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5:49pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ghk230473 wrote:oh no it doesn't !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
tugboat
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5:52pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ghk230473 wrote:wrong !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
ghk230473
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5:58pm Mon 13 Aug 12
slugger wrote:I know we have gone toe to toe over the past months, appreciate the need to stay positive and get behind club but there are players out there who wouldn't necessarily cost the earth in wages or signing on fee.
ghk230473 wrote:oh no it doesn't !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
Really wanted a settled team ready for the start of season, IF we do make signings yesterday they will need 3 months to settle at the best.
There is such a thing as false economy and I fear a panic and pricey spend in January, possibly without Adkins. New man in charge means new ideas and players he may not fancy, more un rest.
slugger
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6:04pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ghk230473 wrote:agree with most of what you say ,not having a go or a dig , truth is that none of us know what's going on behind the scenes , but to say that we won't get a player because another club is intrested is way off (imo) and pessimism in the extreem !
slugger wrote:I know we have gone toe to toe over the past months, appreciate the need to stay positive and get behind club but there are players out there who wouldn't necessarily cost the earth in wages or signing on fee.
ghk230473 wrote:oh no it doesn't !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
Really wanted a settled team ready for the start of season, IF we do make signings yesterday they will need 3 months to settle at the best.
There is such a thing as false economy and I fear a panic and pricey spend in January, possibly without Adkins. New man in charge means new ideas and players he may not fancy, more un rest.
ghk230473
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6:18pm Mon 13 Aug 12
slugger wrote:We'll agree to disagree but I don't think we'll get him....... Not sure we need another winger any how.
ghk230473 wrote:agree with most of what you say ,not having a go or a dig , truth is that none of us know what's going on behind the scenes , but to say that we won't get a player because another club is intrested is way off (imo) and pessimism in the extreem !
slugger wrote:I know we have gone toe to toe over the past months, appreciate the need to stay positive and get behind club but there are players out there who wouldn't necessarily cost the earth in wages or signing on fee.
ghk230473 wrote:oh no it doesn't !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
Really wanted a settled team ready for the start of season, IF we do make signings yesterday they will need 3 months to settle at the best.
There is such a thing as false economy and I fear a panic and pricey spend in January, possibly without Adkins. New man in charge means new ideas and players he may not fancy, more un rest.
Gallas was a name mentioned that was more of an interest.
Also why are we playing an out n out goal scorer (Jay r) on the wing?
slugger
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6:21pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ghk230473 wrote:dunno.... but then i don't take the training sessions .
slugger wrote:We'll agree to disagree but I don't think we'll get him....... Not sure we need another winger any how.
ghk230473 wrote:agree with most of what you say ,not having a go or a dig , truth is that none of us know what's going on behind the scenes , but to say that we won't get a player because another club is intrested is way off (imo) and pessimism in the extreem !
slugger wrote:I know we have gone toe to toe over the past months, appreciate the need to stay positive and get behind club but there are players out there who wouldn't necessarily cost the earth in wages or signing on fee.
ghk230473 wrote:oh no it doesn't !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
Really wanted a settled team ready for the start of season, IF we do make signings yesterday they will need 3 months to settle at the best.
There is such a thing as false economy and I fear a panic and pricey spend in January, possibly without Adkins. New man in charge means new ideas and players he may not fancy, more un rest.
Gallas was a name mentioned that was more of an interest.
Also why are we playing an out n out goal scorer (Jay r) on the wing?
Confucious
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6:34pm Mon 13 Aug 12
As for backroom activity on the transfer front, I remember Nicola saying to me:
"There are two essential strategies I operate here...
1. Never reveal all you know."
Baddesley Bill
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6:35pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ghk230473
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6:37pm Mon 13 Aug 12
slugger wrote:May have Phillips ear marked for Center back or keeper! Sorry couldn't resist that 1!
ghk230473 wrote:dunno.... but then i don't take the training sessions .
slugger wrote:We'll agree to disagree but I don't think we'll get him....... Not sure we need another winger any how.
ghk230473 wrote:agree with most of what you say ,not having a go or a dig , truth is that none of us know what's going on behind the scenes , but to say that we won't get a player because another club is intrested is way off (imo) and pessimism in the extreem !
slugger wrote:I know we have gone toe to toe over the past months, appreciate the need to stay positive and get behind club but there are players out there who wouldn't necessarily cost the earth in wages or signing on fee.
ghk230473 wrote:oh no it doesn't !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
Really wanted a settled team ready for the start of season, IF we do make signings yesterday they will need 3 months to settle at the best.
There is such a thing as false economy and I fear a panic and pricey spend in January, possibly without Adkins. New man in charge means new ideas and players he may not fancy, more un rest.
Gallas was a name mentioned that was more of an interest.
Also why are we playing an out n out goal scorer (Jay r) on the wing?
You St holders are in for a long season, good luck. I think we will stay up and if we do I know we have some cracking youth players coming thru, jwp is a future steve gerrard
ghk230473
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6:40pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Baddesley Bill wrote:Fair comment bill, see above for positive, it'll have to do for now
"As a player when everyone was tipping saints for relegation we just stayed tight lipped and proved people wrong! Suggest fans do the same"....as tweeted by Le Tiss. His point being that a positive feel from the fans actually helps the players to meet the challenge. Sometimes these threads can unjustly represent the fans opinions as some vent their fears and concerns. Is a litttle positivity too much to ask from this minority? Come on GHK...say something positive...dare you! ;O)
slugger
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6:41pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ghk230473 wrote:i can't wait ! ........ COYR !!!
slugger wrote:May have Phillips ear marked for Center back or keeper! Sorry couldn't resist that 1!
ghk230473 wrote:dunno.... but then i don't take the training sessions .
slugger wrote:We'll agree to disagree but I don't think we'll get him....... Not sure we need another winger any how.
ghk230473 wrote:agree with most of what you say ,not having a go or a dig , truth is that none of us know what's going on behind the scenes , but to say that we won't get a player because another club is intrested is way off (imo) and pessimism in the extreem !
slugger wrote:I know we have gone toe to toe over the past months, appreciate the need to stay positive and get behind club but there are players out there who wouldn't necessarily cost the earth in wages or signing on fee.
ghk230473 wrote:oh no it doesn't !
If saints haven't made an illegal approach it means some one else is interested, which in turn means we will not get him!
Really wanted a settled team ready for the start of season, IF we do make signings yesterday they will need 3 months to settle at the best.
There is such a thing as false economy and I fear a panic and pricey spend in January, possibly without Adkins. New man in charge means new ideas and players he may not fancy, more un rest.
Gallas was a name mentioned that was more of an interest.
Also why are we playing an out n out goal scorer (Jay r) on the wing?
You St holders are in for a long season, good luck. I think we will stay up and if we do I know we have some cracking youth players coming thru, jwp is a future steve gerrard
Baddesley Bill
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6:53pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ghk230473 wrote:Well done mate...our messages crossed in the post! COYR
Baddesley Bill wrote:Fair comment bill, see above for positive, it'll have to do for now
"As a player when everyone was tipping saints for relegation we just stayed tight lipped and proved people wrong! Suggest fans do the same"....as tweeted by Le Tiss. His point being that a positive feel from the fans actually helps the players to meet the challenge. Sometimes these threads can unjustly represent the fans opinions as some vent their fears and concerns. Is a litttle positivity too much to ask from this minority? Come on GHK...say something positive...dare you! ;O)
OSPREYSAINT
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7:24pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Confucious wrote:Every time I have looked we were thirteenth, which is where I predicted we would end up at the end of last season! Nice if we could stay there.
Fear not. Just chcked and we are currently tied in first position in the Prem.
As for backroom activity on the transfer front, I remember Nicola saying to me:
"There are two essential strategies I operate here...
1. Never reveal all you know."
slugger
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7:49pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Don-Irelando
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8:06pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Obviously some signings in pivotal roles ASAP is what everyone wants but in the grand scheme of things 3 of our first 4 games although points would be great NA won't be banking on any, if we do get a draw or even a win it's a bonus. So with Wigan aside any news signings have time to settle before they are needed to collect vital points.
long memory
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8:23pm Mon 13 Aug 12
milton road wrote:Absolutely spot on,IMO
Its Holloways gamesmanship he wants to keep Phillips and one way to do it knowing Saints attitudes to keeping things quiet, is to create a storm in the hope Saints scupper the deal. Not hard from there to let out who the club is to someone so it becomes public knowledge.
dadofmy3sons
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8:32pm Mon 13 Aug 12
That is NO club.
Nigel said a little while ago exactly the positions he wanted filled and it was what we were all saying on here.
Since then there have most certainly been negotiations.
Man City just signed their first player of the season, one who probably won't get a game for a while and then almost certainly get injured.
We have got 4 that we wanted and are in the hunt for more, as demonstrated by the fact Hologram is getting all aerated again over Saints.
A little patience, a little more positivity.
Poopey haven't signed many players either, must be a south coast thing !
slugger
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8:32pm Mon 13 Aug 12
truelysaints
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8:40pm Mon 13 Aug 12
laffaminute
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8:41pm Mon 13 Aug 12
slugger wrote:Doesent seem like you are signing too many so im having a laff
laff is minute ....... signing players a bit of an alien concept to you i suppose ..... WTFILN ?
slugger
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8:46pm Mon 13 Aug 12
laffaminute wrote:i'm pleased for you (really) ..... if you can smile when all around is crumbling, fair play !
slugger wrote:Doesent seem like you are signing too many so im having a laff
laff is minute ....... signing players a bit of an alien concept to you i suppose ..... WTFILN ?
redsnapper
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8:46pm Mon 13 Aug 12
The man is a Complete Doofus
angus mc coatup
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8:50pm Mon 13 Aug 12
laffaminute wrote:why would he want to go too pompey!!!
Would Philips want to leave for a smaller club ?
angus mc coatup
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8:51pm Mon 13 Aug 12
laffaminute wrote:salisbury hahahahah !!!
slugger wrote:Doesent seem like you are signing too many so im having a laff
laff is minute ....... signing players a bit of an alien concept to you i suppose ..... WTFILN ?
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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9:21pm Mon 13 Aug 12
OSPREYSAINT
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9:44pm Mon 13 Aug 12
laffaminute wrote:Maybe, but I suspect he would rather come to St. Marys given the chance don't you?
Would Philips want to leave for a smaller club ?
angus mc coatup
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9:44pm Mon 13 Aug 12
come on make laugh!!!
andysaints007
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9:44pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Saint. wrote:Don't come on here then d*ckhead if the Echo are so bad!! Simple
Very slow DE!!!
This has been on the OS for a few days now! May be as you have very little knowledge of what going on you finally desperate to drag through the OS and read the bottom of NA piece at the bottom of his thoughts on the Udinese game.
Very sad DE to dress this up as breaking news you've just received!
angus mc coatup
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9:45pm Mon 13 Aug 12
angus mc coatup wrote:"us"
where's laffaminute gone.
come on make laugh!!!
florida saint
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9:51pm Mon 13 Aug 12
laffaminute wrote:you should know all about smaller clubs being a fan of the skunt tavern, the little pub team you claim to support.
Would Philips want to leave for a smaller club ?
or have you desreted them like most of your skunt pals, why are you so interested in saints, oh i just answered my own question. cant wait for that beer with you in florida. but i may be dissapointed to find out your just a spotty little sk8 who aint old enough to drink. anyway do you have a team for tommorrows big match at plymouth.hope your going you can have a right sailor boy fest. w t f i l n.
Baddesley Bill
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9:52pm Mon 13 Aug 12
angus mc coatup wrote:Rest assured...he aint having a "Laffaminute" reading the News site. His posts are a kneejerk reaction to the slow and protracted death of his club.
angus mc coatup wrote:"us"
where's laffaminute gone.
come on make laugh!!!
angus mc coatup
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10:15pm Mon 13 Aug 12
your wonderous humour come on I implore you,beg you even,just a small mosel of your fantastic commentary.
where are you!!!!!
Tirau Dan
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10:20pm Mon 13 Aug 12
angus mc coatup
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10:31pm Mon 13 Aug 12
angus mc coatup wrote:looks like his mum has sent him to bed.
c'mon laffaminute give us the benefit of your razor sharp wit.and your amazing repartee and badinage.enlighten us with your imperious perception please.I fall at your feet at your incisiveness and
your wonderous humour come on I implore you,beg you even,just a small mosel of your fantastic commentary.
where are you!!!!!
Tony in Liberia
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10:50pm Mon 13 Aug 12
I always have total belief in my team, and I also think NA is going to do a great job negotiating the Prem. If we haven't got players in yet it's because the market isn't moving, not because of lack of effort.
THe only thing I'm unhappy about is that, all the years I was in Liberia and could watch the prem on sky, we weren't bleedin' in it, but now we're back and I'm chuffed as monkeys about it:-)
Landdo
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11:14pm Mon 13 Aug 12
ALAN PARDEW has launched an astonishing attack on football’s agents.
The Newcastle boss has yet to make a single star signing over the summer.
And Pardew, preparing to kick off 2012-13 against Tottenham on Saturday, declared: “You ask any Premier League manager, outside of Chelsea, and we are all worrying about where to pitch.
“The big problem we have as football managers and chairmen is the valuation agents are putting on their players.
“They need to understand times have changed.”
Read more: http://www.thesun.co
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rt/football/4484095/
Alan-Pardew-hits-out
-at-agents-over-slow
-transfer-window.htm
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keep the faith guys NA and NC will make it happen
C.O.Y.R
milton road
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11:38pm Mon 13 Aug 12
Fulham and West Ham were interested in Clyne.
Others were interested in Davies.
So its not quite right to say players will not come here.
Its what reaction its has cooling Saints interest maybe or getting the price pushed up cos of other interest.
But certainly a bit of gamesmanship by Holloway. The latter giving Holloway a bigger transfer chest.
Crafty boy our Holloway.
Doctor Watson
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12:49am Tue 14 Aug 12
WECOMING4U wrote:Ian Holloway - biggest, sorest loser in the game?
Be a good signing, who cares about Holloway??? biggest soreset loser in the game!
What are you blabbing on about?
He went straight up to each and every one of the West Ham players and congratulated them, following the play-off final.
You clearly know nothing about the man.
warrens 76
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7:46am Tue 14 Aug 12
angus mc coatup wrote:Would Laffaminute leave pfc for a bigger brain!
laffaminute wrote:why would he want to go too pompey!!!
Would Philips want to leave for a smaller club ?
puppy saint
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8:26am Tue 14 Aug 12
Doctor Watson wrote:I do. He's a massive ****.
WECOMING4U wrote:Ian Holloway - biggest, sorest loser in the game?
Be a good signing, who cares about Holloway??? biggest soreset loser in the game!
What are you blabbing on about?
He went straight up to each and every one of the West Ham players and congratulated them, following the play-off final.
You clearly know nothing about the man.
elvisimo
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8:57am Tue 14 Aug 12
"Goalkeeper Simon Eastwood has joined Pompey on non-contract terms to save them from playing ‘rush goalie’
Alicesdad
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8:58am Tue 14 Aug 12
Confucious wrote:Post of the day without doubt.
Fear not. Just chcked and we are currently tied in first position in the Prem.
As for backroom activity on the transfer front, I remember Nicola saying to me:
"There are two essential strategies I operate here...
1. Never reveal all you know."
;-)
dopplershift
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10:13am Tue 14 Aug 12
puppy saint wrote:Indeed! I remember when we played them off the park and beat them 2-0 and he just blamed a reduced squad etc etc whilst we ourselves had made huge changes (something like 7) and still beatthem. He couldn't hold his hand up and say 'saints were great and going places'. instead took a poke out of our fans for singing premier league your having a laugh.
Doctor Watson wrote:I do. He's a massive ****.WECOMING4U wrote: Be a good signing, who cares about Holloway??? biggest soreset loser in the game!Ian Holloway - biggest, sorest loser in the game? What are you blabbing on about? He went straight up to each and every one of the West Ham players and congratulated them, following the play-off final. You clearly know nothing about the man.
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Some of his quotes are pure class but as a gentleman and role model he's way off the mark I'm afraid. Everyone's favourite sunday league manager.
seventh-junction
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11:38am Tue 14 Aug 12
elvisimo wrote:Looks like it wll be rush goalie after all.
I know i shouldnt laugh but
"Goalkeeper Simon Eastwood has joined Pompey on non-contract terms to save them from playing ‘rush goalie’
Their transfer budget (or whisky bottle full of loose change) has been cut from 4m to 1.6m which is the same as Nothampton Town had last year. This means they have now scrapped the move because they can't affod to pay him.
Looks like their magnet is at opposite poles!!!!
WTFILN FOADP
SaintMax
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4:19pm Tue 14 Aug 12
dopplershift wrote:Bang on the bloke does come across as a huge c.... Unless his team have won. Full of excuses and reasons to why his team didn't win, other than the fact that his team could have been outplayed or his tactics out thought.
puppy saint wrote:Indeed! I remember when we played them off the park and beat them 2-0 and he just blamed a reduced squad etc etc whilst we ourselves had made huge changes (something like 7) and still beatthem. He couldn't hold his hand up and say 'saints were great and going places'. instead took a poke out of our fans for singing premier league your having a laugh.
Doctor Watson wrote:I do. He's a massive ****.WECOMING4U wrote: Be a good signing, who cares about Holloway??? biggest soreset loser in the game!Ian Holloway - biggest, sorest loser in the game? What are you blabbing on about? He went straight up to each and every one of the West Ham players and congratulated them, following the play-off final. You clearly know nothing about the man.
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Some of his quotes are pure class but as a gentleman and role model he's way off the mark I'm afraid. Everyone's favourite sunday league manager.
Doctor Watson
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5:37pm Tue 14 Aug 12
SaintMax wrote:Like I said - You ALL clearly know nothing about the man.
dopplershift wrote:Bang on the bloke does come across as a huge c.... Unless his team have won. Full of excuses and reasons to why his team didn't win, other than the fact that his team could have been outplayed or his tactics out thought.
puppy saint wrote:Indeed! I remember when we played them off the park and beat them 2-0 and he just blamed a reduced squad etc etc whilst we ourselves had made huge changes (something like 7) and still beatthem. He couldn't hold his hand up and say 'saints were great and going places'. instead took a poke out of our fans for singing premier league your having a laugh.
Doctor Watson wrote:I do. He's a massive ****.WECOMING4U wrote: Be a good signing, who cares about Holloway??? biggest soreset loser in the game!Ian Holloway - biggest, sorest loser in the game? What are you blabbing on about? He went straight up to each and every one of the West Ham players and congratulated them, following the play-off final. You clearly know nothing about the man.
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Some of his quotes are pure class but as a gentleman and role model he's way off the mark I'm afraid. Everyone's favourite sunday league manager.
Judging by some of the inane and banal comments on here.
LeTissiersEarLobe says...
3:05pm Mon 13 Aug 12