Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I'd just like to say thank you to Mark, as he has acted with honour and integrity through this whole debacle. I personally wish you the best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modern matron Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I'd just like to say thank you to Mark, as he has acted with honour and integrity through this whole debacle. I personally wish you the best of luck Seconded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I'd just like to say thank you to Mark, as he has acted with honour and integrity through this whole debacle. I personally wish you the best of luck Seconded. It must have been hell with all the uncertainty going on, but he just kept ploughing on. An utter professional to the end. Best of luck Mark. You've done your future prospects no harm at all with how you've handled yourself these last few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 18 Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Seconded, good luck in the future Mark, thanks for what you did for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 MW appreciation thread? Could be the shortest thread in history. Good riddens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug187 Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Agreed. Wish him all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Thanks Mark. Would have liked to see you given the chance to make a fairytale transformation from crowd villain to hero with money behind you. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I'd just like to say thank you to Mark, as he has acted with honour and integrity through this whole debacle. I personally wish you the best of luck Yep, well said and well done for starting this thread. He certainly deserves our thanks and good luck to him in the future. If good guys do get their reward he should find another job soon, I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spades Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Thanks for everything Mark. I have to admit i was completed astounded when i heard of your sacking. The way you handled yourself through this whole mess has been superb, so i thank you so much for that. If manager were judged on loyalty and commitment to the cause you would be up there with the Fergies and Mourinho's. Unfortunately it isnt that way. Best of luck in your next job, you deserve every success. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 MW appreciation thread? Could be the shortest thread in history. Good riddens! Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 (edited) I know it was a difficult time when you became manager as we were a team plummeting down the league, so I thank you for trying to save us. I also thank you for standing by us when you could have easily walked away, instead you started preparing us to the best of your ability for the new season. Unfortunately you were just too out of your depth, and I believe the right decision was made in letting you go................. but thank you so much for your loyalty, I will always have alot of time and respect for you. Good luck in the future in whatever you may do. Edited 9 July, 2009 by Saintjersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 MW appreciation thread? Could be the shortest thread in history. Good riddens! Not the place for that. And by the way it's 'riddance' thickie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 MW appreciation thread? Could be the shortest thread in history. Good riddens! Don't be an *rse. He did his best in impossible circumstances, conducted himself with dignity and stayed loyal to the end. Whether he was a good coach we'll never know, but I for one say thank you for all your efforts and wish him all the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 18 Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 (edited) MW appreciation thread? Could be the shortest thread in history. Good riddens! Just why have you got to be like a total pr1ck, he may not be the greatest tactical mind on earth but he showed he is a man of honour, who stood by us when the chips were down. The sooner we are rid of so called fans like you the better. Edited 9 July, 2009 by Block 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I'd just like to say thank you to Mark, as he has acted with honour and integrity through this whole debacle. I personally wish you the best of luck So do I but if we get in someone like Hoddle Curbishley or Coppell I will be pleased. How things have changed over the last 24 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 im sad for him but it was only a few months ago that everyone on here was calling for his sacking. I do think this is the right move for the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 good luck for the dignity you have shown threw out and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Just said on South Today that they had recieved a text from Wotte and he was devastated. Poor bloke didn't see it coming, I think he deserved a chance to see how he got on in the job. Best of luck Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonbenali Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Feel sorry for him, don't think he expected that. Always thought he talked a lot of sense but maybe didn't have respect of players after somehow being no 2 to Jan's experiments. Conducted himself with dignity in difficult circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Don't be an *rse. He did his best in impossible circumstances, conducted himself with dignity and stayed loyal to the end. Whether he was a good coach we'll never know, but I for one say thank you for all your efforts and wish him all the best Well said and I agree completely, thanks Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 all the best Mark, thanks for your efforts and professional attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsie Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I feel sorry for Wotte. He conducted himself admirably during this very difficult period, when it would have been very easy to walk away; he even turned down a job offer. He should be commended for his efforts last season, and for holding the fort during the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint dyer Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 feel really sorry for mark. but not surprised. was always on the cards. would have loved to see him stay in some capacity. very honourable and top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkadill Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I feel for u Mark - i realy hope they looked after you on the way out, loyalty is a rare commodity. I sincirley wish you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Good luck for the future Mark - you conducted yourself with great dignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 (edited) You were set the unenviable and hopeless task of saving a sinking ship with no resources while being associated with the most unpopular regime in our history. It would have been nice to see what you could do on a level(ish) playing field and money behind you. But a fresh footballing start is also important. Still, you carried yourself with dignity behind the scenes while others were making us look like a joke in public. Without that kind of professionalism, investors would have had been much more wary to go near us. Our long-term future is now secure. Good luck. Edited 9 July, 2009 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 feel really sorry for mark. but not surprised. was always on the cards. would have loved to see him stay in some capacity. very honourable and top man. +1 Always thought he we go, but would have liked the new owners to offer him another role in the backroom staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 He demonstrated a quality that is sadly lacking in Football these days - loyalty. For that I thank him. Both he and Kelvin have have shown that there are at least a few decent people in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 showed loyalty but probably not up to getting a promotion team together on and off the pitch. Good luck for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbletch Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Thanks for trying Mark. Glad you were more loyal to us than to your other Dutch mate. Poortvliet Karma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint137 Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I'd just like to say thank you to Mark, as he has acted with honour and integrity through this whole debacle. I personally wish you the best of luck Seconded. He acted with the utmost integrity and deserved better. But football is a ruthless business sometimes, I hope we have paid him off adequately, although I doubt the money will compensate for the loss of the challenge I'm sure he was looking forward to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I didn't rate him as a manager to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Si Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Thanks for trying Mark, top man, true professional! Appreciate your loyalty through the toughest times in the Clubs history. Would have loved if you stayed in some capacity. Best of luck in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Nice Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Crap manager and Rupert Lowes teaboy. Slagged off fans and good riddance Mr Chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Good luck Mark, all the best for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Thanks Mark and good luck in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 This sort of thing doesn't make me proud to be a Saints fan. He stood by us when there was no certainty he would get paid and acted with dignity. While I admit to being excited at who we might get instead, the least we could have done would have been to offer Mark his old job back with the youngsters. Shabby, Mr Oldknow, shabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Not the place for that. And by the way it's 'riddance' thickie.Saved me the bother - and gave me a chuckle :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Thirded by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Crap manager and Rupert Lowes teaboy. Slagged off fans and good riddance Mr Chocolate. Fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Thank you for your loyalty. It's a rare commodity these days. I sincerely wish you the best for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 This was the inevitable result of being the in situ manager as a major takeover occurs........... whatever your opinions of the man in terms of his football management and coaching skills, he has, throughout behaved with politeness, honour and dignity........and the world of football, and society in general would benefit by having more people who behave in this manner........I wish him well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Good riddance, "acted with dignity"? Hardly, he grovelled at every opportunity. Bye bye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Just said on South Today that they had recieved a text from Wotte and he was devastated. Poor bloke didn't see it coming, I think he deserved a chance to see how he got on in the job. Best of luck Mark.My heart agrees with you, but my head says that it is better for it to be done now while there is a "clean sweep" underway than it would be to have to do it halfway through the season. I agree with all the positive sentiments about his character and professionalism, but I had a nagging feeling that he was not going to be the best long term solution. Having said that, in the short period between his contract as manager ending and the takeover being complete, we faced the prospect of a load of players wandering around the training field scratching their arses. We also had the small matter of a couple of friendlies to play. I was extremely relieved to hear that he had accepted a rolling contract to enable things to keep going and I cannot help feeling he has now been crapped on from a great height. Pretty ruthless in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Crap manager and Rupert Lowes teaboy. Slagged off fans and good riddance Mr Chocolate. No he didn't he commented on the stayaway fans translated from his Dutch version of english. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 I'd just like to say thank you to Mark, as he has acted with honour and integrity through this whole debacle. I personally wish you the best of luck He deserved a chance. I liked the way he conducted himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 Good riddance, "acted with dignity"? Hardly, he grovelled at every opportunity. Bye bye! Really, when? Feel free to posts the evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 This was the inevitable result of being the in situ manager as a major takeover occurs........... whatever your opinions of the man in terms of his football management and coaching skills, he has, throughout behaved with politeness, honour and dignity........and the world of football, and society in general would benefit by having more people who behave in this manner........I wish him well Bloody hell. Are you using Richmond's keyboard with the extra full stop keys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 This leaves a bad taste. Thank you for all the effort and loyalty over the past few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscumm Posted 9 July, 2009 Share Posted 9 July, 2009 All the best Mark. Amongst all the crap that has gone on with this club over the past few months you've shown great loyalty. I wish you all the best for the future, thanks for all you've done during this immensely dark time. Good times ahead, its a shame you won't be at least part of them, manager or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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