aintforever

What did he say that contradicts what I said then?

Maybe, but I know he didn't want it anyway because of the reasons above.

If we are winning 4-0 it doesn't really matter who the manager is banging. The players didn't look to bothered about it at Bristol.

I'm looking forwrd to having a manager whoever he is. I can't help feeling this Adkins appointment is doomed though.

What did he say?

I heard that Eddie Howe turned the job down because he wanted full control of the football side so it would be interesting to know what the manager's role involves.

It's what happens when you sack a manager after a 4-0 win. I expect team morale is non existent.

I heard (from a good source) on wednesday that he was interviewed but didn't want it mainly because of the DOF thing but also his loyalty to Bournemouth. They never said if he was actually offered it or not, certainly implied it though.

On the same note you can't really say "we wouldn't have a club if it weren't for Cortese" as if it were a fact. It is very likely that someone else would have bought the club if Liebherr had not. Plenty of clubs have gone into admin and none of any size have gone out of business. As Marcus said, he got a very good deal; Englands 15th biggest club, a £30mill stadium, a decent training ground + land and property - for how much? I'm grateful Cortese and Liebherr bought us but be realistic.

If he wins us the Champions League as promised I will forgive him about the lack of pictures in the paper thing.

That lasted long then! LOL

Can't agree with that, if another company tries to poach your staff I don't think there is any obligation to keep it secret. I don't remember Lowe keeping quiet when Spurs nicked Hoddle.

yep

It's still early so there is every chance of promotion but things have gone spectacularly badly so far so I can't say I'm optimistic.

Because Cortese seems like the type of bloke to hand out favours...

Like Bournemouth will care if they are on Nicola's **** list!

yup

There are no facts which go against what the Scunny chairman was saying.

I find that very hard to believe - a Geordie in Costa Coffee when they could be in the Bar.

Fair play to Adkins for having some decency and loyalty. If what is reported is true then he's probably relieved to not be working for such a ****.

I think Adkins is right and it shows he has decency and loyalty - two traits which his new employer should value. Compensation is there for a reason, if we decide to be underhand and stitch other clubs up by making managers resign - other clubs will just do the same to us so we wont gain anything at all.

Wow, Cortese has managed to **** of the new manager before he's even signed the contract - that takes a special sort of tosser.

Cortese really is a nasty piece of work.

Has a decent record, just hope Cortese gives him time.

If we were in the Prem we would struggle to land Martin ONeil, some Saints fans need a reality check.