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Steve Corns, Saints Performance chap

@Cornsy69: Thanks Gaffa, Croz, Deano & Jim 4 a great few years with SFC, A message left this morning sums them up #positive http://t.co/4uvmTPwM

I didn't want Adkins to go 24 hours ago but I'm equally "excited" about what yhis new chap might achieve. Not sure what's inconsistent there?

Subtitles?

That's what I thought too when reading that....especially if Espanyol are still in financial trouble / surely they'd much rather shift him now for a fee?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21084201 "An interesting sub-plot for Southampton fans is the potential summer arrival of talented Espanyol midfielder Joan Verdu, a creative playmaker widely regarded as the Catalan club's best player. Verdu, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season and has not agreed a new deal, with the club struggling to find funds to pay him as they seek to reduce their debts. A host of clubs across Europe are known to be keen on securing his services for nothing in June. Considering his history with Pochettino, it's fairly safe to add Southampton to that list of suitors."

Yep....I'm grateful for everything Adkins has done but I'm equally excited and intrigued by what might happen next. Interesting times ahead one way or the other

Good write up on him here for anyone who missed it in the 'Adkins Sacked' thread... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21084201

Ok, I'll talk to myself about it instead.....

Good article that

He said it MIGHT turn out to be a fantastic decision and I don't see where he's changed his view on Adkins. I was happy with Pardew. I was also happy with Adkins. I may well be happy with this new chap too. Time will tell. People have a strange view on pragmatism on here

^This

Write a him a letter?

I must admit that wacky thought crossed my mind too earlier but wasn't brave enough to mention it on here. The timings do fit.... i.e. MP is appointed shortly after 'Pep' commits to Bayern. Nah...surely not...

@pn_neil_allen: Feel for Fratton Park staff after latest 10 pc pay cuts. One yesterday told me theirs had totalled 40 pc drop in last few years. #Pompey

The snow on the pitch does look a little worrying I agree...

@officialsaints: Vegard Forren signs for Southampton from FK Molde on a three-and-a-half-year contract: http://t.co/GfNAh4yL #saintsfc http://t.co/WrqvriKu

Who?

I think the timing is odd but not a total surprise. Not sure about the new chap - will see how that pans out before casting judgement. Do you still agree with your assessment of Cortese when he sacked Pardew and brought in Adkins?

Intrigued

At least you're consistent....

Ah, gotcha. That's OK then coz I'm not a proper fan.... #sigh

I'm not "disgusted" by it

We need a "Don't Know" option in the poll question that's just been added to the thread IMO....same question as the one posed for Pardew would allow us to compare and contrast....here: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?24795-Pardew-and-Coaching-Staff-Sacked Q: Was the club right to sack Pardew? Yes: 12.63% No: 55.79% Don't Know: 31.58%

The figure to beat is the 12.63% that voted 'NO' in the "Was Cortese right to sack Pardew?" poll...