Alain Perrin Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 ... thread If Tony Adams is on the shortlist, there must be valid reasons for this. I know there is a lot of keyboard-warrior emotion over this, but I'd be interested in what people think these reasons are. What would make you select him for manager? SERIOUS BIT - READ THIS.... don't pollute this thread with anti-Adams sentiment, there are plenty of others for that. THIS THREAD IS FOR THE POSITIVES ONLY. It'll not add anything and just mark you out as a **** that can't read. So what would make him attractive to Saints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Can't see this thread going too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 His Hollywood good-looks (sorry, please don't hit me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 His Hollywood good-looks (sorry, please don't hit me) If he was not involved with Pompey I would have thought him OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He could defend corners at least when he was a player. We could do with some of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He doesn't drink as much as Burley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 cuckoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 erm.... well he wont be leaving us for another team - if he doesnt get sacked i reckon he'd stay long term That took a lot of effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 I can't see any to be frank. Lets just hope it doesn't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 We'll find out about life in League 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He doesn't drink as much as Burley. Are you sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Well, this thread has been a rip-roaring success. a very clear message... Don't appoint TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertySFC Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Tony Adams My Arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Seems we all missed THE point ! SERIOUS BIT - READ THIS.... don't pollute this thread with anti-Adams sentiment, there are plenty of others for that. THIS THREAD IS FOR THE POSITIVES ONLY. It'll not add anything and just mark you out as a **** that can't read. Der, I'd better get my eyes tested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Tony Adams My Arse Joe Royle ? No thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow&blue Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 We'd be better with the Addams family as part of our coaching setup - he is not the man to fulfill our positive future..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 If he was not involved with Pompey I would have thought him OK His Pompey link is irrelevant but his performance there is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow&blue Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 PS not even a cosmetic surgeon could make him attractive to Saints..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He can't be as bad as JP......can he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Something positive about Donkey Adams? Yeah, right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He can't be as bad as JP......can he? Don't be daft, of course he can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 12 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 12 July, 2009 More ****s on this forum than I thought. 1) Good leader for Arsenal and England. 2) Lower League experience 3) English (important to some) 4) Young(ish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren W Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 "Crocodile Shoes" and "Love Don't Live Here Any More" were cracking songs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow&blue Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 "Crocodile Shoes" and "Love Don't Live Here Any More" were cracking songs.... Of that there "Ain't no doubt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 More ****s on this forum than I thought. 1) Good leader for Arsenal and England. 2) Lower League experience 3) English (important to some) 4) Young(ish) 1 - so what 2 - have a look at the experience you speak of 3 - so what 4 - so what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 More ****s on this forum than I thought. 1) Good leader for Arsenal and England. Means nothing for a manager 2) Lower League experience. did great at Wycome eh 3) English (important to some) And....... 4) Young(ish) And.... See above. This thread sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He must interview ****ing well, that's all I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 With all due respect Alain Perrin what sort of debate can you have on a subject if you're not suppose to point out the blindingly obvious? Tony Adams has only failed as a manager, be it in the lower leagues or the premiership. Fact. Now i don't believe Saints are seriously considering him because i don't believe the new management are that stupid. I'm sorry if that doesn't fit in with your post requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 More ****s on this forum than I thought. 1) Good leader for Arsenal and England. 2) Lower League experience 3) English (important to some) 4) Young(ish) What do his qualities as a player have to do with his managerial quality? He has lower league experience and was rubbish, Wigley is English and young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 UH OH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertySFC Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He can't be as bad as JP......can he? Yes he can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Yes he can I was trying to be positive. If he comes here i will burn a swiss flag outside the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren W Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 1 - so what 2 - have a look at the experience you speak of 3 - so what 4 - so what Can't argue with that can you? Tony Adams is a no no on every level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scally Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He has had quite a bit of success in his previous managerial appointments. Sorry just checked on that and he sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthieu Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 he did sweet FA and wycombe, and sweet FA at pompey, how many more chances can he have to feck up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 We won't have to pay any compensation for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 More ****s on this forum than I thought. Yeah particularly those that have a pop at others when itheir crusade has nothing to do with them. Then of course you've got those who happily throw about general abuse at their fellow supporters. Then of course you've got those who start threads telling you what you can and can't post, and then get all upset because their restrictions somewhat stifle the debate. go and have a look in the mirror fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He only drinks when he's driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 he has legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertySFC Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 ... thread If Tony Adams is on the shortlist, there must be valid reasons for this. I know there is a lot of keyboard-warrior emotion over this, but I'd be interested in what people think these reasons are. What would make you select him for manager? SERIOUS BIT - READ THIS.... don't pollute this thread with anti-Adams sentiment, there are plenty of others for that. THIS THREAD IS FOR THE POSITIVES ONLY. It'll not add anything and just mark you out as a **** that can't read. So what would make him attractive to Saints? There is no fact what so ever to suggest he is being considered for the managers post, it is pure speculation and drivel , and for those reasons I'm out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFM Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 More ****s on this forum than I thought. 1) Good leader for Arsenal and England. 2) Lower League experience 3) English (important to some) 4) Young(ish) Funny, I've only seen one person on this thread make themselves look like a **** and it appears to be you. A "discussion" thread where only those who agree with you can post? And there don't seem to be ANY of those anyway so it would have been a bloody short thread without the rest not in favour posting. You should thank everyone who's posted for this not being the most shortlived thread in SF history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 Positives for Tony Adam's appointment? His Mum will be pleased. His Bank manager will be pleased. It will make thousands of people in South East Hampshire happy, especially those with special needs, thus providing a valuable social service. He won't have to travel far to work. He might usurp Ian Dowie's position as the ugliest individual ever to be associated with our club. As one of the best defenders during his time as a player, he might be able impart some of that knowledge to our defence as a coach. But then MLT was one of the best penalty takers in British football history, yet we remain crap penalty takers, one of the reasons why we are where we are. He may be able also to impart to the young players (with the benefit of his own personal experience), the perils of drinking and the effect that it has on promising careers. There we are Alain; is that enough positives for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 he has legs As opposed to being legless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 He only drinks when he's driving ooooooooeeeerr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 As opposed to being legless? We'd best hope that the rumour of TA being on the short list doesn't grow legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 he would be better than Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 I am POSITIVE he would be no good for Southampton Football Club. I am POSITIVE he will not be the next manager of Southampton Football Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stthrobber Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 ... thread So what would make him attractive to Saints? He's a name. Pure and simple. He was a top player but has not as yet transferred his success as a player to his managerial career I believe that he is destined to be a really good head coach under a manager as opposed to a manager in his own right. He seems to have had a fairly solid coaching career thus far. Sadly the downside of his managerial career outweighs the upside, so whilst I see you want only positives on this thread, it's not easy to find that many. I too don't care if he was at Pompey, except to say that whenever we have borrowed their staff, we tend to hit a downturn in fortunes and we've been as low as we can get I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scally Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 There are no positives, close the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren W Posted 12 July, 2009 Share Posted 12 July, 2009 More ****s on this forum than I thought. 1) Good leader for Arsenal and England. 2) Lower League experience 3) English (important to some) 4) Young(ish) It's a bit rich really, starting a thread where only one side of the debate can be discussed and then sulking when no one, not one single person, can find a positive in your entire point. Your assumption that those of us who somehow can't find a positive in the possible appointment of Adams are somehow slightly thick, is lost in four of the most ludicrous "points" I've seen in terms of positive attributes. 1) Good leader for Arsenal and England. So good players always make good managers then eh? Glad to have that nugget in print. 2) Lower League experience Did exactly jack sh it at Wycombe Play 53 W12 L20 D21 and unless I'm mistaken got them relegated. Hardly the "experience" I'd be looking for. Funny how people can slag Pearson off when he saved us from relegation but consider Adams to be a possible choice when he took Wycombe down... Odd... 3) English (important to some) Not important to anyone who has a brain. Best man for the job please, regardless of where he was born. 4) Young(ish) Again, not improtant to anyone who has a brain. I'd prefer a manager who's worldly wise and experienced in the world of football. Age, like place of birth, is completely irrelevent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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