Saint Charlie Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Nigel Adkins to be confirmed as new manager today according to Echo, Solent etc... Good track record in this league and has a better squad to work with now. Lets get behind him and start winning games. He deserves his chance to proove he can handle a bigger club with money to spend and seems an intelligent guy when I have heard him. He should bring a lot of enthusiasm and no little skill. Nice to see us go for a Manager on the up with something to proove! Will be interesting to see the makeup of his coaching team. Welcome to Saints Nigel, and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 I thought solent said at 750 nothing decided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Agreed. Will wait until it's official before I believe we've made this sensible appointment, but if true - good luck St. Nigel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Nigel Adkins to be confirmed as new manager today according to Echo, Solent etc... Good track record in this league and has a better squad to work with now. Lets get behind him and start winning games. He deserves his chance to proove he can handle a bigger club with money to spend and seems an intelligent guy when I have heard him. He should bring a lot of enthusiasm and no little skill. Nice to see us go for a Manager on the up with something to proove! Will be interesting to see the makeup of his coaching team. Welcome to Saints Nigel, and good luck! solent sports new at 0820 said talks last night but maybe talking to others today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2010 solent sports new at 0820 said talks last night but maybe talking to others today Its 95% going to be Adkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 think most people have thought that for days, but not certain yet, never know with Cortese, and solent reporting others maybe spoken to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Probably Another manager next summer then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Its not oven until the short Italian guy sings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 new article as of 08:17am http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8380598.Adkins_to_be_named_Saints_boss_today/?ref=rss [url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8380598.Adkins_to_be_named_Saints_boss_today/?ref=rss][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Probably Another manager next summer then. bit harsh really? every young manager needs a big break, and this is probably Adkins chance to prove his real worth. Why does everyone seem to be assuming he'll fail? He's not the big name we hoped for, no, but that doesn't mean he's a bad manager does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 We have some utterly deluded fans It is quite funny lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 is it better to have a manager who has got teams promoted twice (to their highest ever league position) and relegated once (in other words getting a team to over perform) or a bigger name who has got a big team relegated (underperform). Hard one in appointing managers but certainly feel adkins sensible choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 AP was better imo but if this is the case then 100% behind him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Just announced on Solent, Adkins offered the job. Welcome and now let's get on with the job..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Monkey Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 BBC website says that he has quit s****horpe to join saints.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Yep, welcome Nigel. Let's get some direction back in this club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 bit harsh really? every young manager needs a big break, and this is probably Adkins chance to prove his real worth. Why does everyone seem to be assuming he'll fail? He's not the big name we hoped for, no, but that doesn't mean he's a bad manager does it? Cheap option and an indication of how the club is planning to operate IMO. I would prefer it if he got his 'big break' elsewhere,always aim as high as you can afford and I don't think this has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Cheap option and an indication of how the club is planning to operate IMO. I would prefer it if he got his 'big break' elsewhere,always aim as high as you can afford and I don't think this has happened. Would you say getting fonte was the cheap option... ? He came in from te league above Who would you have got in realistically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 A scunny mate has said that their local radio confirms him joining Saints today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Welcome and the very best of luck Nigel! I'm sure we all hope that you're very, very successful at St Mary's. May I be one of the first to say "Nigel Adkins' red & white army!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Welcome Nigel,and good luck to us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Good luck! You'll need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solent2191 Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Would you say getting fonte was the cheap option... ? He came in from te league above Who would you have got in realistically That was when we had Saint Markus.......(MONEY). Thats obviously not the case anymore, there's not the same cash or risk taking and probably the reason we got rid of Pardew in the first place. Of course were going to go for the cheap option, I'll get behind this Adkins fella but at the moment definitely unsure if it is the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 I've got a feeling Adkins will surprise a few people. Got a very decent track record for this level of football. The fact he has gone from being a physio to a successful manager should be seen as a positive, he hasn't taken an easy or conventional route, so must be good to have done so well compared to those who have management handed to them on a plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Just heard on Solent that there's a last minute hitch. First, Cortese wanted him to resign from Scunny so we'd get out of paying the compo. Also, he wanted Adkins to take training today. Solent reports Adkins wants to say goodbye to his players, and is presently in Humberside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 9 September, 2010 Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Would you say getting fonte was the cheap option... ? He came in from te league above Who would you have got in realistically Fonte came because his club was in financial trouble. To answer your question I don't know who I would have gone for but I would have gone for the best man available,somebody who has managed at the highest level,somebody with plenty of contacts,somebody who wouldn't take any sh!t off of the players.....but most importantly somebody who could get us into the prem in the shortest time. The above is certainly not Adkins,he has done well in his short time as manager but I would prefer an established manager,who has done his 'up and coming' already,Adkins is a gamble IMO,a gamble that I am not willing to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2010 Second time lucky, and Im more sure having heard his interview. He is desparate to come here, recognises how good the club is and its potential. Think he could be a great fit and very refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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