Glasgow_Saint Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Go Wotte! 3 in a row...... Get in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Yep, fair play. Nice to have a proper manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 I will judge him at the end of the season when we find out wotte league we are in. But he deserves credit for his efforts so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Go Wotte! 3 in a row...... Get in!! Why cheer for a bloke who didn't want the top job when Lowe offered it to him last spring? (allegedly) Yours Devil's Advocately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 He's got my vote. I just hope he doesnt have the rug pulled out from underneath him next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Why cheer for a bloke who didn't want the top job when Lowe offered it to him last spring? (allegedly) Yours Devil's Advocately.... Precisely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Si Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Fair ****s to the man. To beat Cardiff, Preston and Ipswich is no mean feat, but he's got his tactics right and got us playing the right way. In fairness most of us are eating humble pie right now. Who the **** would have predicted this!!! Credit where its due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Yep, fair play. Nice to have a proper manager. Credit it where its due but steady on fella, its 3 wins but a whole lot more is yet to be done before I will call Wotte a PROPER manager. I'm chuffed to fook but he has yet to fully win me over. I'm a saints fan, I dont trust anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 reminding of Ball coming in for a manager having this sort of impact this quickly. Plenty to do, but who else in CCC has won last 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 3 March, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Good job we did win all 3 - with teams around us picking up points we'd be sunk by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Jeez, some people still can't enjoy the fact that we have won three in three. Tell me again, how long did it take Pearson to win 3 matches and how long have you been telling us that was a huge loss? We do have some strange fans. You really do get the feeling some of them would have been happier if we had lost the last three games. Go figure..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Jeez, some people still can't enjoy the fact that we have won three in three. Tell me again, how long did it take Pearson to win 3 matches and how long have you been telling us that was a huge loss? We do have some strange fans. You really do get the feeling some of them would have been happier if we had lost the last three games. Go figure..... I'm not quite sure what you're moaning about here to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Precisely So Duncan, what did Leon tell you to tell us? That Wotte was despised in the dressing room? Tell me, what do you (and your mate Leon) think of the job he has done so far? I get the feeling you are disappointed he is doing so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 I'm not quite sure what you're moaning about here to be honest. I am not moaning. I am wondering why some of our regular posters don't seem so happy that we have won three out of three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saf... Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 w00t for w00tte!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Yep credit were it's due on the pitch. Pity about his comments about Saints fans. Long may he continue, but I'll never be heard singing his name at SMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Yep credit were it's due on the pitch. Pity about his comments about Saints fans. Long may he continue, but I'll never be heard singing his name at SMS. stirred it all up though, and was largely right. Truth hurts eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Yep credit were it's due on the pitch. Pity about his comments about Saints fans. Long may he continue, but I'll never be heard singing his name at SMS. About "some" Saints fans. You can hardly blame him for wanting the supporters to actually get behind him and the club can you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 General Wotte's 3rd victory at the front. Keep on marching Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 About "some" Saints fans. You can hardly blame him for wanting the supporters to actually get behind him and the club can you? They were. Only you, him and Lowe couldn't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 They were. Only you, him and Lowe couldn't see it. Behind him??? So all the commments about his hair, being despised by the players, being "Dutch" etc. were actually expressions of support? Oh, I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Yep credit were it's due on the pitch. Pity about his comments about Saints fans. Long may he continue, but I'll never be heard singing his name at SMS. So you want him to do a job for you, but you don't want to acknowledge him if he does it well. Never heard of the good old saying - credit where credit is due..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 stirred it all up though, and was largely right. Truth hurts eh Stirred it up and has alienated large chunks of the fan base, and was largely saying what Lowe told him to say. The blokes a ****. Still 3 wins is 3 wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 I am not moaning. I am wondering why some of our regular posters don't seem so happy that we have won three out of three. Who's not happy? I'm chuffed to bits personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 So you want him to do a job for you, but you don't want to acknowledge him if he does it well. Never heard of the good old saying - credit where credit is due..? Exactly, thats what I believe I said. You can't argue with three wins on the bounce, doesn't mean I don't think the blokes tw*t. If you're reading this my Dutch friend, well done, keep doing it and keep your ill imformed mouth shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Jeez. Three wins in a row & we're STILL bottom three! Shows how important it is to find the winning habit right now. Each point seems vital at the mo. Just look at Charlton & their continuing dire form to see how easy it is to be cut well adrift at the foot of the table. A lot of the teams down there with us are picking up points lately - which is bloody annoying - but I guess all we can do is win our own games. Can't ask for more than that. Long may Wotte's run continue. He's doing something right - and for the first time in ages - it feels good to actually be a Saints fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Behind him??? So all the commments about his hair, being despised by the players, being "Dutch" etc. were actually expressions of support? Oh, I see. Go back over my posts friend, And if you see one post from me about his hair, or being despised I will write a cheque now for £100 to Children in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Exactly, thats what I believe I said. You can't argue with three wins on the bounce, doesn't mean I don't think the blokes tw*t. If you're reading this my Dutch friend, well done, keep doing it and keep your ill imformed mouth shut. So just how long do you want him to keep it going for you before you will acknowledge him. Seems to me you want him to do the business - but you wont be acknowledging his achievements. Nothing like having your cake and eating it is there. BTW - Did you ever consider that due to the language barrier or perhaps cultural differences that you may have taken, whatever remarks he made, out of context and perhaps grasped the wrong end of the stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 or the fact that his comments were AFTER the organiser of the protest was on back page of echo saying the protest was against silly decisions like appointing Wotte. He was justified in answering back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 So just how long do you want him to keep it going for you before you will acknowledge him. Seems to me you want him to do the business - but you wont be acknowledging his achievements. Nothing like having your cake and eating it is there. BTW - Did you ever consider that due to the language barrier or perhaps cultural differences that you may have taken, whatever remarks he made, out of context and perhaps grasped the wrong end of the stick? I've acknowledged his achievements. "Very well done Mr Wotte. Now just carry on and keep your trap shut and i'm sure we'll get on just fine". There you go unambiguous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 or the fact that his comments were AFTER the organiser of the protest was on back page of echo saying the protest was against silly decisions like appointing Wotte. He was justified in answering back. And as I said on here, my protest was not against Wotte;) Fair play to him and fair play to the players, particularly those who have been frozen out who have shown a great deal of professionalism. Just as it was right to give Poortvliet stick for not recognising our failings and to stubbornly (or stupidly) plough on, then we should be grateful that Wotte was big enough to accept big changes had to be made and to actually make them. He will be judged at the end of the season, but in the meantime he gets the nod from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 And as I said on here, my protest was not against Wotte;) That's ok, it wasn't you he was unhappy with;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 "Very well done Mr Wotte. Now just carry on. with 3 wins (in 3 hard games) and the better performances before thats all that needs saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 I've acknowledged his achievements. "Very well done Mr Wotte. Now just carry on and keep your trap shut and i'm sure we'll get on just fine". There you go unambiguous Interesting stance - you obviously don't do man management then. Your original post states that there is no way you will be singing his name at SMS - but in the same sentence calls for him to continue the winning ways. It does indeed prove though - that fans are indeed very, very fickle...!! P.S. I take it it's safe to say you're not enamoured with Rupert either then..??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 If this continues it won't be very long until his name is chanted at the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 P.S. I take it it's safe to say you're not enamoured with Rupert either then..??? Someone else had a great analogy about this mini revival and Lowe's part in it, : You'll forgive me if I don't congratulate the man who set fire to my house if he throws a bucket of water in its general direction as he runs away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 He's got my vote. I just hope he doesnt have the rug pulled out from underneath him next season Imagine if Crouch came back into the club and then sacked him. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 If this continues it won't be very long until his name is chanted at the ground Ummmm but Docker won't be joining the chants though....!!! Wonder if he will join in if the chants are for 'Wotte out'.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Someone else had a great analogy about this mini revival and Lowe's part in it, : You'll forgive me if I don't congratulate the man who set fire to my house if he throws a bucket of water in its general direction as he runs away... Totally agreed - t'was a tongue in cheek question though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 (edited) Lets not beat around the bush. There have been hundreds of Saints fans who marched to SMS in protest about whats' going on with the club. I, personally agree with them, some don't, thats not the problem. The problem is, for or against them, nobody can doubt they are passionate about Southampton FC, and that they are part of the core of what makes any community club tick. And for someone in a position of power in that club to be so dismissive and disrespectful about people who will still be here long after they have gone maybe not unforgiveable, but you gotta do a damn site more than three wins on the bounce, however good that seems at the moment. I thinking Champions league, before I show him the respect he can't afford the fans. Edited 3 March, 2009 by docker-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 imagine if crouch came back into the club and then sacked him. :roll: lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Lets not beat around the bush. There have been hundreds of Saints fans who marched to SMS in protest about whats' going with the club. I, personally agree with them, some don't, thats not the problem. The problem is, for or against them, nobody can doubt they are passionate about Southampton FC, and that they are part of the core of what makes any community club tick. And for someone in a position of power in that club to be so dismissive and disrespectful about people who will still be here long after they have gone maybe not unforgiveable, but you gotta do a damn site more than three wins on the bounce, however good that seems at the moment. I thinking Champions league, before I show him the respect he can't afford the fans. Ahhh so you do do man management - those are some seriously tough targets to meet - I'm glad you're not my boss...!!!! Looking at those facts - I take it you don't rate too many ex Saints managers either - given that we've never won the Champoins league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Lets not beat around the bush. There have been hundreds of Saints fans who marched to SMS in protest about whats' going on with the club. I, personally agree with them, some don't, thats not the problem. The problem is, for or against them, nobody can doubt they are passionate about Southampton FC, and that they are part of the core of what makes any community club tick. And for someone in a position of power in that club to be so dismissive and disrespectful about people who will still be here long after they have gone maybe not unforgiveable, but you gotta do a damn site more than three wins on the bounce, however good that seems at the moment. I thinking Champions league, before I show him the respect he can't afford the fans. opinions but think you are hugely overreacting to well meaning comment. If we beat Birmingham (maybe unlikely but didn't think we would all these three) wouldn't be surprised if most fans are cheering him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 Ahhh so you do do man management - those are some seriously tough targets to meet - I'm glad you're not my boss...!!!! Looking at those facts - I take it you don't rate too many ex Saints managers either - given that we've never won the Champoins league. No I don't. Bastards. But most got away with it by being diplomatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 3 March, 2009 Share Posted 3 March, 2009 opinions but think you are hugely overreacting to well meaning comment. If we beat Birmingham (maybe unlikely but didn't think we would all these three) wouldn't be surprised if most fans are cheering him. Hmm, you probably right. I hate f*@king Saints fans. :smt120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 4 March, 2009 Share Posted 4 March, 2009 I thought we were dead and buried after that Sheff Utd debacle but he's proved me wrong so far and I pray I am still eating humble pie at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 4 March, 2009 Share Posted 4 March, 2009 They were. Only you, him and Lowe couldn't see it. Really? Is that why on the 2nd march Connor and his ill advised chums displayed banners ridiculing the hire of Wotte and clearly wanting his head after 4 games? I assume Wotte can read and concluded that parts of the fan base were not fully behind the team. Perhaps P you were a little sensitive the comments were directed at you. There only one MARK WOTTE, one MARK WOTTE...go on practice singing I dare you or would you prefer Paul Hart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 4 March, 2009 Share Posted 4 March, 2009 He certainly wouldn't have been my choice, and I audibly groaned in disgust when I heard the news of his appointment as a replacement for JP. But results speak for themselves. He took a few games to get his feet under the table, and since then he has won 3 on the trot. Points cannot be denied. If we lose enough games to be relegated, then perhaps we were right all along, or perhaps it was too steep a hill to climb. But if Wotte manages this club to survival then who can argue against that..? All I would say though is that nobody else, apart from the players who have responded, should bask in any reflected glory. If Saints survive, it will be no thanks to the Board, who have stumbled upon, rather than chosen the possible right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 4 March, 2009 Share Posted 4 March, 2009 After the Sheffield United game I was adament that we were heading for League One. However, three wins in three has made me think that we have given ourselves a fighting chance. There is still ALOT of work to be done, but Wotte seems to be getting the players playing well and working for one another. So far so good, but still a long way to go. Credit where it's due though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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