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We'll be well safe by then after wins against Liverpool, Reading, West Ham and West Brom. We will start converting our chances and make our possession count. Just a question of who we are going to totally hammer by 4 or 5! I've got no worries about relegation whatsoever. Over the course of the season there are at least three teams worse than us..... Villa, Reading, QPR.

But this is what I find so irritating about MLT and his NC issue. Why tweet? Why be so public? Why does he need a clear the air meeting? He doesn't have a role at the club and if he kept his mouth shut and fingers still there wouldn't be an issue! Sorry if this sounds harsh on a SFC legend but it time to grow up and move on.

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." .

I give up! ;-)

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Morgan MOM for me. Generally very positive performance particularly the quick shutting down. Only downside is that Jos showed that he has incredibly poor distribution. Not up to the Prem.

I have unfollowed MLT on twitter as I got bored of his contant digs and sniping. Yes he was a truly fantastic player, yes he kept us up for years, yes he was loyal. But that is gone now, history. This is a new era for SFC and yet it seems to me that MLT still wants to be the centre of attention. Shame.

Thanks for posting that... finally some sense being shown. Sums up my feelings on the matter perfectly.

I totally agree with you but many this is what so many posters seem to get upset about.

In a business sense, Cortese can't be faulted. Pro -Sacked Pardew, got in Adkins - Cat 1 academy - New training facilities -Won't be held to ransom by players (eg. Punch) -Won't pay over the odds for players -Two promotions - Wembley final Cons - Acts a businessman and makes decisions ruled by the head, not the heart. - Upset fans when sacking Pardew -Upset fans when sacking NA -Doesn't tell the fans or the press what players we are trying to sign. Love him or hate him, he's done alright so far. And for the record, I didnt want NA to go but this is business and an investment, not merely football.

Surely this thread is a wind up. Didn't this very forum raise funds for a flag to honour Mr Liebherr and what he did to save the club. They have provided us with some great football, great memories and ultimately a club to still support. Now you want to boo them. Please get a grip.

Because they saved Southampton Football Club. Your village must be missing an idiot tonight!

Alex Goring Crook ‏@alex_crook Davis spoke about negativity from the stands: "We experienced that at Chelsea and it made an impact. Fans need to put club first." saintsfc Alex Goring Crook ‏@alex_crook Davis also urged fans to 'trust' Nicola Cortese: "The club have not made bad decisions so far. They know what they are doing." #saintsfc Alex Goring Crook ‏@alex_crook Davis "There has been no negativity in the dressing room or on the training pitch. The players will be very professional. We are committed."

Could be a very long time. Time to move on Wee Jock McPlop!

Agreed.... its done now. Nige will leave with a positive record, love of the fans, a hefty pay off and the possibility of the Blackpool job. We have got a new era under a new manager. If your glass is half empty we are doomed as he cant speak English and doesn't know the English game. Half full and we've got a good young manager who can attract some top quality players to an ever more successful team. You decide... I've just got a new pint though!

Life goes on. I was a huge supporter of NA when some were calling for his head. At no point have I ever wanted him replaced. BUT these things happen in football... Adkins left S****horpe for us to better himself, he got rid of our old skipper to Brighton after double promotion to better the team. As Adkins himself says, be the best you can be and that is what SFC are striving for. When NC became chairman we could only dream of transfer battles with Liverpool over players and £10+ million signings. Now we have a new training facility, Cat 1 academy, Premiership football and possibly some more top quality European footballers. NA played a key role in this and will always be remembered for what he did for the club. Now we move on, support the new gaffer and support the team.

So if you can't speak the language you're not fit to manage a team........ so Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich is gonna be a disaster?

Seconded.

NA has been a great servant to the club, led us to two promotions and got us on the way to premiership survival. Did he deserve to go.... probably not at this present time but he was certainly on thin ice. Nigel will get another job and I have no doubt he will be very successful. I will be writing him a letter to show him that I truly appreciate what he has done for the club. BUT... Dean Hammond was deemed not up to the Prem, Billy Sharp was deemed not up to the Prem, Dan Harding not up to the Prem. NA cut these players so he knows what a ruthless game football can be. Was he looking at other midfield targets before Hammond moved on, was he looking for other strikers before Billy Sharp left? I would say yes but all you conspiracy theorists would say NC makes all the signings. I am excited about the future of the club. We have a young manager, money to spend and a good squad.

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It seems a no win situation for NC and NA. Don't buy and get accused of a lack of ambition and investment. Do buy and get accused of irresponsible spending in case we go down. If we had Harry in charge then I would be worrying about any signings but I've got faith in the management we have. QPR have signed Tal Ben Haim the geriatric mercenary and we have got a young, talented centre back. Know which I prefer.

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