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Alan Pardew appointed as Southampton manager
5:10am Friday 17th July 2009
Alan Pardew has been appointed as the new Saints manager on a three-year contract.
The former Reading, West Ham and Charlton boss, who turns 48 tomorrow, was in talks late last night ahead of becoming Markus Liebherr’s first manager at St Mary’s.
Pardew said: "I am proud and very excited to be joining a club with an immense history and huge potential for improvement.
"Everything is here in terms of quality of stadium, training facilities and now financial stability.
"I look forward to working with the squad and with the executive management as part of a team committed to achieving progress.
"Of course, I will bring my own style of football management to the club, but as part of a plan being evolved at the club to achieve long-term success."
Liebherr said: "We are delighted to have been able to attract Alan to St Mary's from a very strong field of candidates we identified and who expressed an interest in joining us.
"Alan has a strong track record and impressed us with his vision, commitment and ambition.
"We look forward to working with him."
Pardew has already achieved two promotions in his managerial career – with Reading and West Ham – and also led the Hammers to a dramatic FA Cup final defeat on penalties against Liverpool in 2006.
He has also taken both the Royals and the Hammers to play-off finals, losing in 2001 and 2004 respectively.
The former Crystal Palace player could meet the squad today and will be at St Mary’s watching from the stands for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly with Ajax – alongside Liebherr, who is paying his first visit since buying the club.
Stewart Henderson will continue as caretaker boss to oversee the Ajax game with Pardew set to start work with his new charges on Monday.
Pardew is Saints' 15th manager in as many years and succeeds Mark Wotte, who was sacked last Thursday a day after Liebherr's takeover of the club was completed.
Saints' ticket office will stay open late tonight until 8pm because of the expected rush for tickets for tomorrow's Ted Bates Trophy game following news of Pardew's imminent arrival.
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Your Say YourHampshire
mgprobert, Hamble says...
5:35am Fri 17 Jul 09
BertCatt, Flatholme Nr Steepholme says...
5:48am Fri 17 Jul 09
Time will tell.
baume, beaulieu says...
5:54am Fri 17 Jul 09
Saints since '57, Nursling says...
5:56am Fri 17 Jul 09
saintpeter48, southampton says...
5:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
nosurrender, Lordshill says...
6:00am Fri 17 Jul 09
Some Echo exclusive though ! 5 hours behind the BBC and some fan sites !
stmarysmush, soton says...
6:08am Fri 17 Jul 09
Nothing to say, Soton says...
6:13am Fri 17 Jul 09
As for Pardew, good appointment.
bumblysaint, new forest says...
6:14am Fri 17 Jul 09
being appointed our
manager. Now,with us lot behind him,some
good signings,players
with a bit about them
to go with the good players we already have,'cos we haven't
got all donkeys have we,the only way is up.
Can't wait,haven't
felt like this for so long.
COYR,Saints forever.
Captain Kirk, Alpha Quadrant says...
6:15am Fri 17 Jul 09
Have you seen the ticket pricing for the season? Great! Means I can take the family without breaking the bank. Somehow I think we are going to be a family club again.
Nothing to say, Soton says...
6:20am Fri 17 Jul 09
Good Luck Alan
ladysaint, hedge end says...
6:23am Fri 17 Jul 09
Captain Kirk wrote:I agree. However completely acceptable. I remember feeling the same when WGS was appointed. Look what happened then. ML. You are indeed a fantastic owner. Look forward to welcoming you tomorrow.
Not a 'messiah' as some of us were hoping but still a decent appointment.
Have you seen the ticket pricing for the season? Great! Means I can take the family without breaking the bank. Somehow I think we are going to be a family club again.
saintpeter48, southampton says...
6:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
swisssaint, Basel says...
6:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
Like others have said, it's not the dream appointment most were hoping for, but it's one that the fans will warm to over time I'm sure.
sdowd2, southampton says...
6:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
TGRWorzel, Southampton says...
6:37am Fri 17 Jul 09
Frankly, I'm just pleased that the club is still here and is finally in a position to get on with the preparations for a tricky season in League One...
How many weeks did we lose becasue of the Pinnacle fiasco...?
Snooky, Totton says...
6:42am Fri 17 Jul 09
soton3009, Eastleigh says...
6:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
The-Dude, Sheffield says...
7:05am Fri 17 Jul 09
RNsaint, Totton says...
7:13am Fri 17 Jul 09
Ross96, Chandlers Ford says...
7:17am Fri 17 Jul 09
PS Wasn't it Pardew that took West Ham to the FA Cup final a few years back???
Redhat, Southampton says...
7:17am Fri 17 Jul 09
experienced at this level too :)
nice one Markus,see you tomo.. sing up the Northam!
robhythe, Southampton says...
7:18am Fri 17 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL), Tirau (NZL) says...
7:20am Fri 17 Jul 09
thanks Markus and Nicola
Welcome aboard Alan..
A few good goals and you'll
be canonised a Saint for sure.
Every confidence you'll have a great time at Saints..
The fans love someone who won't take crap and get's stuck in...
Good Luck...
Up The Saints
Come Away come away
with Saints Swiss Yell
Come away come away
And give em hell
Come Away come away
with Saints Swiss Yell
Come Awaaaaaaay with Saints Swiss yell
Ross96, Chandlers Ford says...
7:23am Fri 17 Jul 09
sec word poor-choice hope not
Montymontymonty, in the bushes says...
7:27am Fri 17 Jul 09
TGRWorzel wrote:In the name of all that is holy can we just STOP talking about the debacle that was the "Nadir surrender" and move on.
Pardew sounds like a sensible choice, with Liebherr bringing the right sort of experience to the club. Frankly, I'm just pleased that the club is still here and is finally in a position to get on with the preparations for a tricky season in League One... How many weeks did we lose becasue of the Pinnacle fiasco...?
I thank you.
(ps - Pardew - agree with all those that say give him a chance)
mikesfc44, Fareham says...
7:29am Fri 17 Jul 09
See you Sat
chapellady, eastleigh says...
7:32am Fri 17 Jul 09
worried of e sussex, says...
7:35am Fri 17 Jul 09
Burton Saint, Christchurch says...
7:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
I wonder how all those 'punters' who put money on a certainty to return feel now. Pardew wasn't even being mentioned until late on.
Best thing about this whole sorry scenario is that Markus Liebherr and his advisors have shown that they are business men who can conduct themselves out of the spotlight unlike Lowe. I particularly liked the comment that ML had been committed to buying the club since he visited SMS and saw the potential in late May.
Hopefully there will be a place for or some recognition for Leon Crouch who put in a large amount of money and without whom the club would have been liquidated.
We all owe him a debt of gratitude.
Onwards and Upwards!
(sw = game-rule)
george chivers, basingstoke says...
7:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
follett65, Southampton says...
7:37am Fri 17 Jul 09
Let's hope it proves to be A good appointment and we get back where we belong..
Good Luck Alan, UP THE SAINTS, DOWN THE SKATES!!!
Bigrich1980, ERIMI says...
7:37am Fri 17 Jul 09
SFC Ed, Taunton says...
7:37am Fri 17 Jul 09
Let's all get behind the club now and roar us on to promotion.
First target - Try and win the first game of the season for a change!
Bitterne Park Tim, says...
7:38am Fri 17 Jul 09
I guess this is actually a very good choice..... in fact I am getting more and more convinced the more i type... this could turn into War and Piece, I might need to join his fan club... I must now stop....
Nothing to say, Soton says...
7:38am Fri 17 Jul 09
St.Yorkie, Pocklington says...
7:39am Fri 17 Jul 09
Hopefully at this level he will bring a blend of youth and experience, and be his own man. The squad is depleted and will need some additions - they will be his team, and they will play for him (hopefully).
I hope we can look forward to a positive period of decent football, varied tactics to suit the game and winning a few!
Good luck Alan Pardew - first job is to axe a couple of Poles, and bring in a proven goalscorer at this level.
SW - want-wing - we've calling out for some width for a couple of seasons now!
LEGOD RULES, SOUTHAMPTON says...
7:40am Fri 17 Jul 09
chrissysredandwhitebarmyarmy, southampton says...
7:40am Fri 17 Jul 09
BP, Southampton says...
7:41am Fri 17 Jul 09
My wants for a new Manager were
a)English
b)Experience of promotion from the lower leagues
c)Ambitious with some degree of success.
I think Alan Pardew ticks all the boxes for me.
Looking forward to tomorrow and the coming weeks to see how he strengthens.
Niemi1legend@northam, gosport says...
7:42am Fri 17 Jul 09
saints-4-ever!, southampton says...
7:44am Fri 17 Jul 09
EricMartin'sHat, Calne says...
7:46am Fri 17 Jul 09
The_Shotster, Southampton says...
7:50am Fri 17 Jul 09
I hope that the back biting doesn't start and that we ALL get behind Alan and his team.
As for Alan's footballing style, I am sure he realises that our club demands an attractive style. Anyone who comes in and thinks that Saints fans will accept the long ball game won't last 5 minutes. I am not sure what style Alan will adopt but this is my plea to him that we try to play decent football.
COYR
jedisaint, says...
7:55am Fri 17 Jul 09
Everybody together now COYR
gosportsaint, gosport says...
7:56am Fri 17 Jul 09
COYR
Prit, Northampton says...
7:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
El_duderino, Sothampton says...
7:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
I am very happy with this appointment. Knows how to get a team promoted.Experience in lower divisions and premiership. Just hope he gets time to develop. Lots of work to be done.
COYR
Legend74, On Wottes' left nutsack says...
7:58am Fri 17 Jul 09
Nothing to say, Soton says...
7:59am Fri 17 Jul 09
FIRST TEAM MANAGER.
Yay! A good old fashioned "manager". No more talk from the previous incompetant board about "coaches".
deadly666, Southampton says...
8:00am Fri 17 Jul 09
he's a very naughty boy
El_duderino, Southampton says...
8:00am Fri 17 Jul 09
mikesfc44, Fareham says...
8:01am Fri 17 Jul 09
jamescarr02, Bitterne says...
8:03am Fri 17 Jul 09
steveyot, Harefield says...
8:04am Fri 17 Jul 09
adam1981, southampton says...
8:05am Fri 17 Jul 09
mouldyolddoe, Wantage says...
8:10am Fri 17 Jul 09
Good luck Alan bring back the glory.
SomersetSaint, Yeovil says...
8:12am Fri 17 Jul 09
chip eater, fair oak says...
8:15am Fri 17 Jul 09
baume wrote:hear hear.
puts a end to all these muppets on here with there daft stories !
tony adams my arse
great to see realistic and positive posts for a change interesed to see if we can get to 100 posts b4 a whinger appears.
coyr
Rowester, Bitterne Park says...
8:16am Fri 17 Jul 09
a_d_cox, Hedge End says...
8:18am Fri 17 Jul 09
Let's hope it all comes together as we hope. Good luck Alan.
COYR.
WhatNext, Southampton says...
8:19am Fri 17 Jul 09
ross24, says...
8:19am Fri 17 Jul 09
reality_saint, winchester says...
8:20am Fri 17 Jul 09
As per my previous there is NO pleasing some saints fans..probably the Northam thicko's that caused the club to nearly go to the wall. Pardrew is a VERY GODD appointment. stop you r whinging and get on-board
Tersites wrote:
PARDEW PARDON???? CRAP APPOINTMENT:
Pardew looks crap:
Charlton Athletic
Pardew's absence from management lasted less than two weeks when he was appointed manager of Charlton Athletic on Christmas Eve 2006, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. He took over with Charlton in 19th place in the Premier League, with just 12 points and a –20 goal difference, the lowest in the league. Although Charlton's form improved under Pardew, he was unable to keep Charlton up, resulting in the first relegation of his career, both as a player and manager.
Many expected Charlton to bounce back from relegation into the Premier League with signings such as Chris Iwelumo and Luke Varney in the 07/08 season. But Charlton failed to mount a serious promotion challenge and finished the season in 11th. This put Pardew under pressure going into the 08/09 season but Charlton started the season off well with victories over Reading and Swansea. Although Charltons' form very quickly deteriorated and they were near the foot of the table and after 8 games without a win and a 5-2 home defeat to Sheffield United on 22 November 2008, Pardew parted company with Charlton by mutual consent.
with the finances behind us, its time to spend a little cash....We haven't won a pre-season friendly against RUBBISH TEAMS !!!!!
Gordon Strachan (ok many of us didn't think he was a good appointment when he came, but he was, perhaps Pardew could prove us wrong, but I am sick of all that, the little ginger man has a PROVEN track record at Saints (second in the Prem at Christmas 2003 - wanted to sign a younng Drogba et al, F.A Cup Final etc).... hands in the pocket time...... fans would be elelated and give him the money to buy a new TEAM !!!!!!!!! Pay him what he is worth to get us back to the Prem for the LONG TERM. Let him sign the players he wants !!!!!!!
I think we will be thrashed by Ajax and our new away kit looks rubbish, everyone knows it should be all yellow 'YELLOW YELLOW !!! '
Would be such a lift to see him walk out with our wonderful new owner thank God he saved our club, now he needs people to advise him properly, no more half arsed appointments, get Strachan, pay the wages and give him a decent budget for players, otherwise its looking like we will be lucky to stay in Division 3....
As per my previous there is NO pleasing some saints fans..probably the Northam thicko's that caused the club to nearly go to the wall.
Pardrew is a VERY GODD appointment. stop you r whinging and get on-board
Tersites wrote: PARDEW PARDON???? CRAP APPOINTMENT: Pardew looks crap: Charlton Athletic Pardew's absence from management lasted less than two weeks when he was appointed manager of Charlton Athletic on Christmas Eve 2006, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. He took over with Charlton in 19th place in the Premier League, with just 12 points and a –20 goal difference, the lowest in the league. Although Charlton's form improved under Pardew, he was unable to keep Charlton up, resulting in the first relegation of his career, both as a player and manager. Many expected Charlton to bounce back from relegation into the Premier League with signings such as Chris Iwelumo and Luke Varney in the 07/08 season. But Charlton failed to mount a serious promotion challenge and finished the season in 11th. This put Pardew under pressure going into the 08/09 season but Charlton started the season off well with victories over Reading and Swansea. Although Charltons' form very quickly deteriorated and they were near the foot of the table and after 8 games without a win and a 5-2 home defeat to Sheffield United on 22 November 2008, Pardew parted company with Charlton by mutual consent. with the finances behind us, its time to spend a little cash....We haven't won a pre-season friendly against RUBBISH TEAMS !!!!! Gordon Strachan (ok many of us didn't think he was a good appointment when he came, but he was, perhaps Pardew could prove us wrong, but I am sick of all that, the little ginger man has a PROVEN track record at Saints (second in the Prem at Christmas 2003 - wanted to sign a younng Drogba et al, F.A Cup Final etc).... hands in the pocket time...... fans would be elelated and give him the money to buy a new TEAM !!!!!!!!! Pay him what he is worth to get us back to the Prem for the LONG TERM. Let him sign the players he wants !!!!!!! I think we will be thrashed by Ajax and our new away kit looks rubbish, everyone knows it should be all yellow 'YELLOW YELLOW !!! ' Would be such a lift to see him walk out with our wonderful new owner thank God he saved our club, now he needs people to advise him properly, no more half arsed appointments, get Strachan, pay the wages and give him a decent budget for players, otherwise its looking like we will be lucky to stay in Division 3....As per my previous
The_Shotster, Southampton says...
8:21am Fri 17 Jul 09
WhatNext wrote:Strachan rode Hoddle's foundations? I reckon you must still be tired! Your name should be whatever next!
Good appointment, better than Strachan (who rode on Hoddles foundations) but not as good as appointing Hoddle. Overall though happy with the appointment. Hope he is given scope to bring in some proper players, as boy do we need them..
Saint_John, Bassett says...
8:25am Fri 17 Jul 09
He first action MUST be to get the players FIT, at the moment most of them stop playing around the 70 min mark when they run out of stream. (Double training sessions next week please).
He must also get in some new players who will give 110% in games.
We especially need somebody with pace up front as the balance of the team is not right, there are too many one-pace players.
WhatNext, Southampton says...
8:25am Fri 17 Jul 09
Folkestone Saint, Folkestone says...
8:28am Fri 17 Jul 09
dannyep, southampton says...
8:29am Fri 17 Jul 09
St Gary, Southampton says...
8:30am Fri 17 Jul 09
BertCatt wrote:WGS wasn't popular in the end with Coventry fans i am brave to admit i thought he was the wrong choice at the time for us. I think give him the time and money to buy players and i think he will do very well.
He's not very popular at Charlton. Hope he does well with us! Time will tell.
jimhsaints, southampton says...
8:31am Fri 17 Jul 09
kski, Oxford says...
8:32am Fri 17 Jul 09
BTW Adam Leitch - please look up the word exclusive !!
this story ws emailed to me at 1.30 am from the BBC who did have the exclusive!
Clearly you did not. Now we have some stability I delighted I do not have to read the Echo's sensationalist headlines, often inaccurate and claiming exclusives which are false.
Looks like MiLo and his team would rather talk to the BBC than to you guys -
Stevie the saint, Calmore says...
8:32am Fri 17 Jul 09
chippy274, portsmouth says...
8:33am Fri 17 Jul 09
stoopid, Hampshire says...
8:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
This is a man who knows ho to manage teams looking for promotion. He did a great job at Reading before Coppell and then at West Ham before it all went a bit sour.
Well done Alan and welcome to SFC!
COYR's
Rudd Gillett, Saffhampton says...
8:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
Matt - Singapore, Singapore says...
8:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
His over the top celebrations in the front of Wenger was classic and I thought the “absolutely rapes him” comment on MOTD2 was genius.
It will be interesting to see if he makes any changes to the backroom staff. I’d imagine he’ll be given a few quid to strengthen to squad so hopefully this is the start of a new dawn for us.
Saints Mike, Southampton says...
8:35am Fri 17 Jul 09
late. A steady start on the road back to where we belong.
Moog, Ashbourne says...
8:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
Echo Exclusive: Eve eats apple!
SW: vote-yeah
HillHead saint, Stubbington says...
8:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
tonkerthomas, Den Haag says...
8:38am Fri 17 Jul 09
Nothing to say wrote:More accurate :
ECHO EXCLUSIVE - TODAY IS FRIDAY
ECHO EXCLUSIVE - TODAY IS LAST FRIDAY
The_Shotster, Southampton says...
8:38am Fri 17 Jul 09
WhatNext wrote:Don't assume I am in denial about Hoddle's ability, I was gutted when he left. Strachan didn't even take over from Hoddle! How the hell did Strachan benefit from Hoddle??? Strachan came in and shaped us up. He made us the fittest we have ever been in my lifetime. Sorry, I can't quite get the Hoddle/Strachan connection at all. Both made the job their own.
Thats the problem with alot of Saints fans, they are in denial about Hoddles abilities. Without question he transformed Saints from a pub team to an outstanding outfit, but because he walked out on us it doesnt count. Strachan came in and couldnt beleive his luck.
saint_luke, says...
8:38am Fri 17 Jul 09
Ross96 wrote:SW= POOR-CHOICE
Just read that he has had experience in the prem, championship, League One and league two! sec word poor-choice hope not
dont think so the SW is always 4 letters
Alicesdad, Chandler's Ford says...
8:42am Fri 17 Jul 09
How rare is this situation for a football club!!
New owners, fully capable of refinancing a whole new team.
A new manager with proven experience and who has clearly excited the fans by his apointment.
No debt problems.
New structure within the club. We' re picking the best as we go along.
A fantastic ground.
If it wasn't for the ten point deduction we would be the most envied club in England.
I just hope I don't wake up in a minute and someone tells me I'm dreaming.
I have no idea why a Football club can mean so much to people. But it does .. and this just gets better and better.
Moog, Ashbourne says...
8:45am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint_luke wrote:Thought there was something odd about that.
Ross96 wrote: Just read that he has had experience in the prem, championship, League One and league two! sec word poor-choice hope notSW= POOR-CHOICE dont think so the SW is always 4 letters
Alicesdad, Chandler's Ford says...
8:47am Fri 17 Jul 09
I'm so cheerful about all this they can tell me it's Sunday and I wouldn't be bothered.
ash_, Southampton says...
8:48am Fri 17 Jul 09
Should have been Strachan.
dannyep, southampton says...
8:49am Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog wrote:Bible says Adam ate the apple. This is a genuine exclusive
Didn't see this coming (blinkered by WGS perhaps) but very pleased all the same. I'm sure some will have doubts but the overall feeling I sense is a positive one. This is what is required now, for the fans to get behind him and whatever team he is able to build. Echo Exclusive: Eve eats apple! SW: vote-yeah
Moog, Ashbourne says...
8:50am Fri 17 Jul 09
Alicesdad wrote:It probably will be Sunday before they change this article from 'is expected to be appointed' to 'is appointed'.
I'm leaving the Echo alone today. They printed what I wanted to see. I'm so cheerful about all this they can tell me it's Sunday and I wouldn't be bothered.
Shoong, Winchester says...
8:51am Fri 17 Jul 09
ash_ wrote:Your living in dream land... was never going to happen.
Big mistake in my opinion!
Should have been Strachan.
Good choice IMO.
The_Shotster, Southampton says...
8:51am Fri 17 Jul 09
ash_ wrote:Surely that's up to the man himself? The club can't hold someone to ransom if they don't want to be involved. Time to move on and Alan PArdew is now the man. We all have to get behind the club, starting tomorrow against Ajax.
Big mistake in my opinion!
Should have been Strachan.
dannyep, southampton says...
8:52am Fri 17 Jul 09
ash_ wrote:Yeah, Yeah. Should have been Fergie too
Big mistake in my opinion! Should have been Strachan.
kagee saint, southampton says...
8:54am Fri 17 Jul 09
Saint_John, Bassett says...
8:54am Fri 17 Jul 09
WhatNext wrote:You memory must be going. I suggest you go and read ITN pages 262 to 282 again because the FACTs do not support your statement.
Thats the problem with alot of Saints fans, they are in denial about Hoddles abilities. Without question he transformed Saints from a pub team to an outstanding outfit, but because he walked out on us it doesnt count. Strachan came in and couldnt beleive his luck.
I remember a 7-2 thrashing. I remember a number of 1-0 wins just before he left against the likes of Leicester, Boro and ManCity WHERE WE HAD ONE SHOT AT GOAL in the whole 90mins against a number of better chances for the oppo.
The team in his last game (17 March 2001)was :-
Jones, El Khalej, Wayne, Dan P, Claus, Richards, Oaks, Marion, BT, Draper, Tessam.
wGS team 18 months later included :-
Antti, Jason/Telfer, Killer, Fab, Brett, Svensson, Marsdon.
SEVEN CHANGES only Wayne,Claus,BT,Oaks remained, all of which were here BEFORE your hero arrived.
Hercules Grytpype-Thynne, Southampton says...
8:55am Fri 17 Jul 09
WhatNext, Southampton says...
8:55am Fri 17 Jul 09
midlandsaint, uttoxeter says...
8:55am Fri 17 Jul 09
I only hope he has been taking some media lessons. The "He's a strong boy, he absolutely rapes him" gaffe on MOTD was class, but I hope we don't get a repeat of him calling his clubs fans "w***ers" who "should all f*** off" like he did at West Ham when manager there.
Perhaps he had best avoid these forums then :)
Was 8 in 76, Totton says...
8:58am Fri 17 Jul 09
Get out there and buy yr bloody tickets lets take the roof of sms.
Exlusive: the echos not exclusive
dannyep, southampton says...
8:58am Fri 17 Jul 09
Saint_John wrote:And saint john would know WhatNext.
WhatNext wrote: Thats the problem with alot of Saints fans, they are in denial about Hoddles abilities. Without question he transformed Saints from a pub team to an outstanding outfit, but because he walked out on us it doesnt count. Strachan came in and couldnt beleive his luck.You memory must be going. I suggest you go and read ITN pages 262 to 282 again because the FACTs do not support your statement. I remember a 7-2 thrashing. I remember a number of 1-0 wins just before he left against the likes of Leicester, Boro and ManCity WHERE WE HAD ONE SHOT AT GOAL in the whole 90mins against a number of better chances for the oppo. The team in his last game (17 March 2001)was :- Jones, El Khalej, Wayne, Dan P, Claus, Richards, Oaks, Marion, BT, Draper, Tessam. wGS team 18 months later included :- Antti, Jason/Telfer, Killer, Fab, Brett, Svensson, Marsdon. SEVEN CHANGES only Wayne,Claus,BT,Oaks remained, all of which were here BEFORE your hero arrived.
He was on first name terms with all of them
chrissysredandwhitebarmyarmy, southampton says...
8:59am Fri 17 Jul 09
ash_ wrote:strachan is history mate!!!!! we nearly didnt have a club,2 weeks ago!,and we finally get an experienced ENGLISH manager!!!! and thier are still people not happy!!!
Big mistake in my opinion!
Should have been Strachan.
unbelieveable!!!!! just get behind the team and manager for christ sake!!!
reality check!!! some people need it!!!
saintinsomerset, wells says...
8:59am Fri 17 Jul 09
hackneymatt, London says...
9:01am Fri 17 Jul 09
aliscan66, southampton says...
9:01am Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog, Ashbourne says...
9:02am Fri 17 Jul 09
bush babe in exile, Sholing says...
9:06am Fri 17 Jul 09
Ross96 wrote:yes. they only just lost to liverpool on penalties. he also succeeded where alex furguson failed for many years. to make arsene wenger lose it big time. should be lively.
A dissapointment for me. Always was hoping forCoppel but I hope Pardew will do well.
PS Wasn't it Pardew that took West Ham to the FA Cup final a few years back???
gosportsaint, gosport says...
9:06am Fri 17 Jul 09
Anyone know when next Tuesday is
andy newbury, newbury says...
9:08am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint-barnard, Eastleigh says...
9:08am Fri 17 Jul 09
ALAN PARDEW'S RED & WHITE ARMY! WE HATE P*MPEY!
ALAN PARDEW'S RED & WHITE ARMY! WE HATE P*MPEY!
ALAN PARDEW'S RED & WHITE ARMY! WE HATE P*MPEY!
MetallicA HeaD, Bitterne park city says...
9:13am Fri 17 Jul 09
i think we all knew starchan was not going to come!
now bring back radio hampshire and mark dennis!!!love it
BrixtonSaint, London says...
9:13am Fri 17 Jul 09
freemantlegirl2, Southampton says...
9:15am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint-barnard wrote:a good post, until the we hate Pompey bit - grow up please!
Well, I have extremely chuffed this morning. We need to think back a few months, when our gaffa was an even cheaper replacement for an extremely cheap replacementand we were staring liquidation in the face. We now have a very good manager (one that we would never have even been linked with under l*we). Think that maybe people are just a tad downbeat due to all the rumours that were flying about for WGS, and some people suggesting some truly insane candidates up (Klingsmann, Bilic, Deschamps etc). We have gone back to our tradition, British managers and this could turn to be a fantastic appointment. Thankyou very much indeed Mr Liebherr and Alan Pardew, Wish you all the best and cant wait to get behind and your team!
ALAN PARDEW'S RED & WHITE ARMY! WE HATE P*MPEY!
ALAN PARDEW'S RED & WHITE ARMY! WE HATE P*MPEY!
ALAN PARDEW'S RED & WHITE ARMY! WE HATE P*MPEY!
Moog, Ashbourne says...
9:15am Fri 17 Jul 09
gosportsaint wrote:A week on Thursday.
Good God, is it last friday already. Anyone know when next Tuesday is
thenoblesteed, Southampton says...
9:16am Fri 17 Jul 09
Snopper, Leybourne, Kent says...
9:17am Fri 17 Jul 09
chapellady, eastleigh says...
9:18am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint-barnard, Eastleigh says...
9:18am Fri 17 Jul 09
ash_ wrote:wakey wakey! fool!
Big mistake in my opinion! Should have been Strachan.
Hughiefishersinjurytimegoal, Southampton says...
9:19am Fri 17 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL), Tirau (NZL) says...
9:20am Fri 17 Jul 09
midlandsaint wrote:This guy not only has the ability, the knowledge and nous but he has attitude and passion.
Pardew ticks most of the boxes for me. He has the right blend of experience for what needs to be accomplished, not just this season but for the mid to long term. I believe Pardew will work well as part of the management team at the club in helping realise ML's vision.
I only hope he has been taking some media lessons. The "He's a strong boy, he absolutely rapes him" gaffe on MOTD was class, but I hope we don't get a repeat of him calling his clubs fans "w***ers" who "should all f*** off" like he did at West Ham when manager there.
Perhaps he had best avoid these forums then :)
Get in the way of Pards and you'll cop it.
Our fans will get in behind and stick to the Saints Fans Job Description
Get to The Match
Wear the gear
CHEER!! Oy Louder!!
If you try to tell him his job you'll deserve to be called names like at West Ham.
Good on Markus and Nicola for getting us a seasoned pro so quick.
Now I for one am backing Stewart Henderson to have the lads ready for a big surprise on Saturday.. I want to see (or rather read) young Paterson bang one in from 30m to win the game in the last couple of minutes...
I'll be glued to Saints Live feed ...the only way I'll get any news of the game at all down here in NZ as Saints TV is UK only. So please yell loud for moi.
32500 for SMS.. you can do it. COYR
Good luck and have a brilliant day all of you Saints from Stewart, Markus, Alan and Nicola to the chap that said he's saved enough to get him and his 4 year old son to his first game !!!!
Good on Ya all.
Up The Saints
PS: If anyone hears of people needing to get to the game etc it would be warming to hear of people lending a hand, car pooling anything to fill the stadium on Saturday. I hope the Echo can report on that type of thing after this great game tomorrow. What a great town..what a great bunch.. enjoy.
fisho, Yeovil says...
9:21am Fri 17 Jul 09
Nothing to say, Soton says...
9:23am Fri 17 Jul 09
Jesus_02, Freemantle says...
9:25am Fri 17 Jul 09
saintpeter48 wrote:echo exclusive....Man uses bone as a hammer
echo exclusive....Titanic Sinks!
saintinsomerset, wells says...
9:26am Fri 17 Jul 09
bush babe in exile, Sholing says...
9:27am Fri 17 Jul 09
follett65 wrote:reality check mate. you're a league1 team now. who were you expecting? jose mourrinho? good luck alan.
No Big Name comming in then!!! Like we all expected!! I'm slightly disapointed it's not A big name but as A fan I will support whoever's in charge and get behind the team...
Let's hope it proves to be A good appointment and we get back where we belong..
Good Luck Alan, UP THE SAINTS, DOWN THE SKATES!!!
St Dannuth, Eastleigh says...
9:30am Fri 17 Jul 09
donotappointtonyadams, Thonhill says...
9:31am Fri 17 Jul 09
old owl, Netley Abbey says...
9:33am Fri 17 Jul 09
MR Southampton, Eastleigh says...
9:33am Fri 17 Jul 09
Rudi Skacel signs for saints
Derbyshire Saint, Long Eaton says...
9:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
COYR!!!
Derbyshire Saint, Long Eaton says...
9:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
COYR!!!
saintinsomerset, wells says...
9:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
donotappointtonyadamhear hear
s wrote:
great appointment... Nuff said
saint ted, sheffield says...
9:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
ALAN PARDEWS RED AND WHITE ARMY (WE HATE POMPEY).
COYR!
(p.s look on the bright side: at least it isn't Skate Adams!!!)
Fawleysajollygoodfellow, Cheltenham says...
9:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
I'm off to buy a cuckoo clock
Jesus_02, Freemantle says...
9:37am Fri 17 Jul 09
The_Shotster wrote:I can’t understand why people actually want Hoddle to come back to the club.
WhatNext wrote: Thats the problem with alot of Saints fans, they are in denial about Hoddles abilities. Without question he transformed Saints from a pub team to an outstanding outfit, but because he walked out on us it doesnt count. Strachan came in and couldnt beleive his luck.Don't assume I am in denial about Hoddle's ability, I was gutted when he left. Strachan didn't even take over from Hoddle! How the hell did Strachan benefit from Hoddle??? Strachan came in and shaped us up. He made us the fittest we have ever been in my lifetime. Sorry, I can't quite get the Hoddle/Strachan connection at all. Both made the job their own.
Yes he was a good manager but we where a good club that gave him a chance to re-incarnate his career. He well and truly shafted us at the end of season to pander to the whim of Spurs. Everyone would have accepted that he left if he left in the correct fashion. Instead Saints were treated as the opposition as soon as he got the call from Spurs.
The man has no morals he should not even be mentioned on these threads.
Melodic, Bridport says...
9:38am Fri 17 Jul 09
We need PATIENCE.
He needs our SUPPORT
Captain Swing, Southampton says...
9:39am Fri 17 Jul 09
The Echo was scooped by Wikipedia!
suttonsaint, Cheam says...
9:39am Fri 17 Jul 09
costa gaz, says...
9:43am Fri 17 Jul 09
Looking at the current squad it could take a little longer than most of us would like , but the club is safe and in good hands.
Thomas Upton, Romsey says...
9:45am Fri 17 Jul 09
A great new start for Saints. The only way is up
SW = EVER RISE
Was 8 in 76, Totton says...
9:45am Fri 17 Jul 09
We are without doubt a premiership club who happen to be down on our luck and in league 1.
gosportsaint, gosport says...
9:45am Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog wrote:Good, now looking forward to my day last Monday
gosportsaint wrote: Good God, is it last friday already. Anyone know when next Tuesday isA week on Thursday.
Martin Orford, Bishops Waltham says...
9:48am Fri 17 Jul 09
Hope Alan will produce a tough and uncompromising team which will hoof and bludgeon us back up through the leagues. League 1 is really no place for cissies.
threetimes, Southampton says...
9:50am Fri 17 Jul 09
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=Bx94jwmMx
Ps&feature=related
lowemustgo, Poole says...
9:51am Fri 17 Jul 09
midlandsaint, uttoxeter says...
9:52am Fri 17 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:Try the following link Dan.
midlandsaint wrote:This guy not only has the ability, the knowledge and nous but he has attitude and passion.
Pardew ticks most of the boxes for me. He has the right blend of experience for what needs to be accomplished, not just this season but for the mid to long term. I believe Pardew will work well as part of the management team at the club in helping realise ML's vision.
I only hope he has been taking some media lessons. The "He's a strong boy, he absolutely rapes him" gaffe on MOTD was class, but I hope we don't get a repeat of him calling his clubs fans "w***ers" who "should all f*** off" like he did at West Ham when manager there.
Perhaps he had best avoid these forums then :)
Get in the way of Pards and you'll cop it.
Our fans will get in behind and stick to the Saints Fans Job Description
Get to The Match
Wear the gear
CHEER!! Oy Louder!!
If you try to tell him his job you'll deserve to be called names like at West Ham.
Good on Markus and Nicola for getting us a seasoned pro so quick.
Now I for one am backing Stewart Henderson to have the lads ready for a big surprise on Saturday.. I want to see (or rather read) young Paterson bang one in from 30m to win the game in the last couple of minutes...
I'll be glued to Saints Live feed ...the only way I'll get any news of the game at all down here in NZ as Saints TV is UK only. So please yell loud for moi.
32500 for SMS.. you can do it. COYR
Good luck and have a brilliant day all of you Saints from Stewart, Markus, Alan and Nicola to the chap that said he's saved enough to get him and his 4 year old son to his first game !!!!
Good on Ya all.
Up The Saints
PS: If anyone hears of people needing to get to the game etc it would be warming to hear of people lending a hand, car pooling anything to fill the stadium on Saturday. I hope the Echo can report on that type of thing after this great game tomorrow. What a great town..what a great bunch.. enjoy.
http://www.livefooty
.doctor-serv.com/
I don't think the Ajax game is being shown unfortunately but you can usually get to see quite a few good games most days
realist returns, paris says...
9:53am Fri 17 Jul 09
He's not the most charismatic or flamboyant of managers but he's a got a good pedigree as wanting to play decent football and isn't a kick-and-rush merchant like some of the names bandied about.
Forget Charlton, they've been through turbulent times, too, remmeber what a hot property he was at Reading and in his initial period at West Ham (both of them "footballing" clubs like Saints).
Just the sort of steady hand to rebuild our club and get us back into the Premiership in three years.
Could have seen it coming over the past few days as his odds on Skybet went from 40-1 to 25s and yesterday down to 16. Someone must have known!!
Thank you Herr Liebherr for the second bit of good news this month.
We're on the way back. COYR
benkirk78, southampton says...
9:54am Fri 17 Jul 09
As a club at the foot of League One who little more than a week ago were about to disappear, we are very lucky to have a Manager who has secured:
2 championship promotions
2 play off finals
An FA cup final
Alan Pardews Red & White Army.
oh, and thank God its not Tony Adams.
dannyep, southampton says...
9:54am Fri 17 Jul 09
Bodes well for future footballing decisions.
Apparently Marcus knows his football.
milton road, cambridge says...
9:55am Fri 17 Jul 09
Fingers crossed.COYR
gosportsaint, gosport says...
9:56am Fri 17 Jul 09
Dell takes direct hit from German bomb
Linesman, Fareham says...
9:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
His triumph at Charlton would not exactly fire me up with enthusiasm if I had been conducting the interview!
His recent record would speak far louder than his talk at the interview!
Ocean Village resident, Soton says...
9:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
I await tomorrow's first edition with news that the war is over...
gosportsaint, gosport says...
9:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
Must be a record
matt del torro, milan says...
9:58am Fri 17 Jul 09
Saint Rob, Southampton, Freemantle says...
9:59am Fri 17 Jul 09
South Today reported it yesterday evening and Sky Sports News and the Saints website had it before you!!
Excited about what Pardew can bring to Saints. The future is looking very promising indeed. Bring in some decent strikers and a few other players in and he will make us a team to be reconised with in Leage One. COYR!
SW: good-move
Yeah Echo you are right!
Bring Back The Dell, Southampton says...
9:59am Fri 17 Jul 09
Good luck though Alan and lets hope you can rediscover both yours and Saints former glories !
saintinsomerset, wells says...
9:59am Fri 17 Jul 09
Linesman wrote:get a life.wgs record at coventry,hoddle at wolves,keegan at newcastle.
If Pardew was selected 'from a very strong field of candidates', I can only wonder who the other contenders were if he was the best of the bunch! His triumph at Charlton would not exactly fire me up with enthusiasm if I had been conducting the interview! His recent record would speak far louder than his talk at the interview!
St Retford, Manchester says...
10:00am Fri 17 Jul 09
jamescarr02 wrote:Haha - here's hoping. (I like your username btw).
Great appointment. Wonder if he can swing it to bring Tevez And Mascherano to SMS like he did at west ham!!!!!!
I'd just like to say well done to all concerned and I'm also pleased the mood on here is so supportive - I was half expecting a mini riot if we didn't get WGS.
And I'd also like to say, in defence of the Echo, that this story would have been written last night and then set on a timer to appear on the website first thing this morning. So, in fact, at the time of writing the Echo probably did have the exclusive. It just so happens that after everyone had gone home, someone else came along and broke the story.
saint_luke, says...
10:01am Fri 17 Jul 09
Gingothesaint, Gosport says...
10:02am Fri 17 Jul 09
Thanks
dannyep, southampton says...
10:02am Fri 17 Jul 09
Big bang nowhere near as loud as Echo had predicted
Bartonian, Chandler's Ford says...
10:05am Fri 17 Jul 09
Nothing to say wrote:ECHO EXCLUSIVE - LORD LUCAN GONE MISSING. LAST SEEN ON A CROSS CHANNEL FERRY.
ECHO EXCLUSIVE - MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD Good Luck Alan
Good appt.
exiledinyork, Copmanthorpe says...
10:08am Fri 17 Jul 09
The single most important thing is that we now have stable ownership and with that will come stability throughout the club. These are happy times, given what we've been through so even if it is against some peoples nature can everyone who's moaning just stop for a bit and give everyone in the club a chance to build us back up? Finally, thank the big man that we didn't go with the donkey-skate hybrid Adams. Marcus (or his people probably) must be tuning in to what we want. Happy Days.
saint_luke, says...
10:08am Fri 17 Jul 09
donotappointtonyadams, Thonhill says...
10:12am Fri 17 Jul 09
Bring Back The Dell wrote:I disagree, I think its a great appointment and 2 seasons ago it would have been easier to get an appointment like this. I think we all need to look at the facts, we a re in League 1 on minus 10 points. Its not really that attractive is it? I am glad we have someone like Pardew and will forget about his record at charlton, his record at west ham and reading was first class, march the saints on mr pardew
A few seasons ago this would have been an excellent appointment now it is just a good one. It would be very interesting to see out of the last 50 matches Pardew has been a manager of a team how many times that team has won. Without looking back in depth I don`t think it is very many ! Good luck though Alan and lets hope you can rediscover both yours and Saints former glories !
Sussex Saint, Brighton says...
10:13am Fri 17 Jul 09
No thanks
threetimes, Southampton says...
10:14am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint_luke wrote:Matt Holland's a great shout. Stood next to him at a urinal once and had a chat (I know that breaks urinal code). Nice bloke and the type of midfielder we've been lacking since Oakley/Prutton.
With Charltons finace not looking healthy at the moment. Does anyone think Pardew may go in for some of his old team. Maybe Matt Holland? Or if he goes back to his West Ham days maybe we could see Quashie here again ha ha
Captain Swing, Southampton says...
10:15am Fri 17 Jul 09
saintpeter48 wrote:To be fair, the eCho was a good newspaper back in 1912, there Titanic coverage was very good.
echo exclusive....Titanic Sinks!
WestTottonSaint, says...
10:15am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint_luke, says...
10:22am Fri 17 Jul 09
threetimes wrote:I would like to see Oakley back, but not to sure on Prutton.
saint_luke wrote: With Charltons finace not looking healthy at the moment. Does anyone think Pardew may go in for some of his old team. Maybe Matt Holland? Or if he goes back to his West Ham days maybe we could see Quashie here again ha haMatt Holland's a great shout. Stood next to him at a urinal once and had a chat (I know that breaks urinal code). Nice bloke and the type of midfielder we've been lacking since Oakley/Prutton.
Folkestone Saint, Folkestone says...
10:25am Fri 17 Jul 09
MAN KILLED BUILDING PYRAMID
full story in Cairo edition (Memphis for the smart arses)
MetallicA HeaD, Bitterne park city says...
10:28am Fri 17 Jul 09
cant wait till tomorrow to give him and liebherr a rapturous reception!!!!!
he do for us what he done for west ham!
BUT WE NEED TO GIVE HIM TIME.
Saints No 1 Fan, New Forest says...
10:28am Fri 17 Jul 09
Hercules Grytpype-Thynne, Southampton says...
10:28am Fri 17 Jul 09
All the Lowe luvvies have disappeared as have those who said that administration was the wrong thing for the club.
Well it has been a horrid ten years or more but now we have a sound owner, agood management team, and a great team manager. Now all we need to do is to strengthen the team with two or three signings, a decent left back, a good centre half and a strong centre forward. That will do nicely as they used to say.
Add to all of our joy the Skates demise and their worries and you will know how happy I am.
SaintyD, Essex says...
10:29am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint in suffolk, ipswich says...
10:29am Fri 17 Jul 09
sholingred, southampton says...
10:31am Fri 17 Jul 09
peachy1, Southampton says...
10:35am Fri 17 Jul 09
Lord Wallington wrote:What a great appointment Pardew will do it for saints If the fans leave him alone and suport him and the new owners give a little money to buy some "dogs of war " he will get siants promoted this season
This is indeed good news. A 1st class English manager with a proven record of promotion. A sign of good times ahead for the Super Saints.
Ask any West Ham fan what they think of Pardew he is a good man well done to the new regime lets the games begin
Moog, Ashbourne says...
10:35am Fri 17 Jul 09
Genius.
saint ted, sheffield says...
10:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
saintpeter48, southampton says...
10:36am Fri 17 Jul 09
come on you saints.
obscure thing, says...
10:38am Fri 17 Jul 09
donotappointtonyadami agree. i dont understand why some people are still moaning. we were on the verge of folding 2 weeks ago!!! i think pardew is an excellent appointment considering where we are and the points deduction and the rubbish squad we have atm. i'm sure he'll do well :)
s wrote:
Bring Back The Dell wrote:I disagree, I think its a great appointment and 2 seasons ago it would have been easier to get an appointment like this. I think we all need to look at the facts, we a re in League 1 on minus 10 points. Its not really that attractive is it? I am glad we have someone like Pardew and will forget about his record at charlton, his record at west ham and reading was first class, march the saints on mr pardew
A few seasons ago this would have been an excellent appointment now it is just a good one. It would be very interesting to see out of the last 50 matches Pardew has been a manager of a team how many times that team has won. Without looking back in depth I don`t think it is very many ! Good luck though Alan and lets hope you can rediscover both yours and Saints former glories !
The_Shotster, Southampton says...
10:43am Fri 17 Jul 09
season ticket holder, totton says...
10:44am Fri 17 Jul 09
ash_ wrote:The only negative comment on here today.
Big mistake in my opinion! Should have been Strachan.
You are very much in a minority.
If we make the play offs you would probably moan we should have got automatic promotion
Measaint, london says...
10:45am Fri 17 Jul 09
2; does this now mean that they (echo) will now take down that video of wotte on the web page (Please).
Tirau Dan (NZL), Tirau (NZL) says...
10:45am Fri 17 Jul 09
midlandsaint wrote:You Beaut!.. Cheers
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:Try the following link Dan.
midlandsaint wrote:This guy not only has the ability, the knowledge and nous but he has attitude and passion.
Pardew ticks most of the boxes for me. He has the right blend of experience for what needs to be accomplished, not just this season but for the mid to long term. I believe Pardew will work well as part of the management team at the club in helping realise ML's vision.
I only hope he has been taking some media lessons. The "He's a strong boy, he absolutely rapes him" gaffe on MOTD was class, but I hope we don't get a repeat of him calling his clubs fans "w***ers" who "should all f*** off" like he did at West Ham when manager there.
Perhaps he had best avoid these forums then :)
Get in the way of Pards and you'll cop it.
Our fans will get in behind and stick to the Saints Fans Job Description
Get to The Match
Wear the gear
CHEER!! Oy Louder!!
If you try to tell him his job you'll deserve to be called names like at West Ham.
Good on Markus and Nicola for getting us a seasoned pro so quick.
Now I for one am backing Stewart Henderson to have the lads ready for a big surprise on Saturday.. I want to see (or rather read) young Paterson bang one in from 30m to win the game in the last couple of minutes...
I'll be glued to Saints Live feed ...the only way I'll get any news of the game at all down here in NZ as Saints TV is UK only. So please yell loud for moi.
32500 for SMS.. you can do it. COYR
Good luck and have a brilliant day all of you Saints from Stewart, Markus, Alan and Nicola to the chap that said he's saved enough to get him and his 4 year old son to his first game !!!!
Good on Ya all.
Up The Saints
PS: If anyone hears of people needing to get to the game etc it would be warming to hear of people lending a hand, car pooling anything to fill the stadium on Saturday. I hope the Echo can report on that type of thing after this great game tomorrow. What a great town..what a great bunch.. enjoy.
http://www.livefooty
.doctor-serv.com/
I don't think the Ajax game is being shown unfortunately but you can usually get to see quite a few good games most days
I've got satlive and some pay tv but never any Saints games down here.. hoping to tap into some this year. get hard to be a fan with 3am Monday morning starts on work days... but it's worth it.
Up The Saints
and thanks again.
saint_luke, says...
10:47am Fri 17 Jul 09
Montymontymonty, in the bushes says...
10:47am Fri 17 Jul 09
Jesus_02 wrote:Hmm...seeing all the puported "exclusives" (many of them based in Christian religion I note) I felt the need to not only state the case for the followers of Darwin's theories but also expose The Echo for the "johnnie-come-lately
saintpeter48 wrote: echo exclusive....Titanic Sinks!echo exclusive....Man uses bone as a hammer
s" that they are. The real exclusive is:
"Big Bang latest - Universe races from singularity to a million billion miles across in a single minute"
S/W rich-face (That will be you Mr Liebherr. And a very kindly one too)
Northamer, Crabbswood Lane says...
10:51am Fri 17 Jul 09
MetallicA HeaD, Bitterne park city says...
10:51am Fri 17 Jul 09
ha ha ha
EY AY EY AY EE AY O UP THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE WE GO!
gosportsaint, gosport says...
10:53am Fri 17 Jul 09
threetimes wrote:Wouldn't be surprised if Matt Holland was his first signing. Like to see him get Stern John signed up, he would do some serious damage in this league.
saint_luke wrote: With Charltons finace not looking healthy at the moment. Does anyone think Pardew may go in for some of his old team. Maybe Matt Holland? Or if he goes back to his West Ham days maybe we could see Quashie here again ha haMatt Holland's a great shout. Stood next to him at a urinal once and had a chat (I know that breaks urinal code). Nice bloke and the type of midfielder we've been lacking since Oakley/Prutton.
Clausentum Saint, West Moors says...
10:53am Fri 17 Jul 09
I think Alan Pardew has the makings of not just a good manager but a great manager.
Can anyone guess what the posts may be in a years time?
obscure thing, says...
10:54am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint_luke wrote:leroy lita is a good shout. he's built like a brick sh1t house and would deffo frighten defenders and win plenty of headers. he's also pretty quick as well, although hes not the best finisher in the world. i still think it'd be a good signing
Maybe Leroy Lita, also Michael Duberry, i know there not the best but Pardew has connextions and there bruts and to be honest we are going to have to kick ourselfs out this league
stjamie, southampton says...
10:56am Fri 17 Jul 09
Patrick80's, Southampton says...
10:56am Fri 17 Jul 09
stmarysmush, soton says...
10:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
donotappointtonyadams, Thonhill says...
10:57am Fri 17 Jul 09
Clausentum Saint wrote:Yeah, it will be something like 'Escho exclusive - Murty on Trial at saints'
I have a strange feeling(nothing perverse)that this may be an inspired appointment. I think Alan Pardew has the makings of not just a good manager but a great manager. Can anyone guess what the posts may be in a years time?
saintofatheism, southampton says...
11:00am Fri 17 Jul 09
saints on the mend
Clausentum Saint, West Moors says...
11:00am Fri 17 Jul 09
MetallicA HeaD wrote:Not much action if he only slept with her Metallic heaD!!!
he will probably sleep with the saints receptionist like he did at west ham! ha ha ha EY AY EY AY EE AY O UP THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE WE GO!
winch, winch says...
11:02am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint_luke, says...
11:02am Fri 17 Jul 09
the third hardest man in sholing, southampton says...
11:07am Fri 17 Jul 09
brendanweldon, Spain says...
11:07am Fri 17 Jul 09
Clausentum Saint, West Moors says...
11:07am Fri 17 Jul 09
donotappointtonyadamCome on donotappointtonyadam
s wrote:
Clausentum Saint wrote: I have a strange feeling(nothing perverse)that this may be an inspired appointment. I think Alan Pardew has the makings of not just a good manager but a great manager. Can anyone guess what the posts may be in a years time?Yeah, it will be something like 'Escho exclusive - Murty on Trial at saints'
s you are getting well ahead of yourself.
upthe, saints says...
11:11am Fri 17 Jul 09
Heard news on Radio this morning and having thought about it I think it's a great appointment. Just what we need to go back up. Hope he's Ted Bates II
realist returns, paris says...
11:12am Fri 17 Jul 09
If anyone was in any doubt that he was the right man for the job, look at the motto he devised for the team when he was at Reading: "Tenacity, Spirit and Flair" - that sounds just like the spirit of the Saints to me. And bear in mind it was his groundwork (with Graeme Murty as his captain) that made Reading the power they became with Coppell at the helm!!
And he mamanged to get Arsene Wenger to lose his cool, as well. Not many people can say that.
A good man to have on board
COYR
ben dover, brockenhurst says...
11:12am Fri 17 Jul 09
Linesman, Fareham says...
11:14am Fri 17 Jul 09
saintinsomerset wrote:If it is claimed that, 'a footballer is as good as his last game' then, using the same criteria, you have to question this appointment!
Linesman wrote: If Pardew was selected 'from a very strong field of candidates', I can only wonder who the other contenders were if he was the best of the bunch! His triumph at Charlton would not exactly fire me up with enthusiasm if I had been conducting the interview! His recent record would speak far louder than his talk at the interview!get a life.wgs record at coventry,hoddle at wolves,keegan at newcastle.
Disregarding the sentiment for WGS, Hoddle deserted Saints for his dream job at Spurs! The dream turned into a nightmare!
Keegan had two bites of the cherry at Newcastle, and neither was a triumph because although he had the right temperament as a footballer, he did not have it as a manager! Another dream job that turned into a nightmare!
As I said, if Pardew was the best of the bunch, I wonder who else applied!
saint_luke, says...
11:14am Fri 17 Jul 09
obscure thing wrote:Few names might interest people
saint_luke wrote: Maybe Leroy Lita, also Michael Duberry, i know there not the best but Pardew has connextions and there bruts and to be honest we are going to have to kick ourselfs out this leagueleroy lita is a good shout. he's built like a brick sh1t house and would deffo frighten defenders and win plenty of headers. he's also pretty quick as well, although hes not the best finisher in the world. i still think it'd be a good signing
Ivan Campo
Henri Camara
Ugo Ehiogu
Michael Bridges
Keith Gillespie
Barry Hayles
Paul Ifill
Glen Little
Leon Mckenzie
Danny Mills
James Scrowcroft
Dwight Yorke
I know there not all realistic but just an idea of what is out there. All these Players are Free Transfer and a lot of them could do a job for us
Dickosfc, Lordswood says...
11:15am Fri 17 Jul 09
Can't wait for tomorrow now. I really hope they'll be a big crowd.
Moog, Ashbourne says...
11:17am Fri 17 Jul 09
stmarysmush wrote:I'm confident he wouldn't have come without some assurance of being able to strenghten the squad in the way that he wants to. Good times!
Pardew coulnt have timed it better. Playing AJAX tomorrow will show are defensive frailties, are powder puff midfield, and out toothless attack. Alan I think you will be soon asking Markus for a serious bankroll to toughen are poor team. COYR
SaintHarry, West Moors says...
11:20am Fri 17 Jul 09
East End Saint, Bethnal Green says...
11:21am Fri 17 Jul 09
Heres to Pardews Red & White Army - bring on League 1!!!!!!
freemantlegirl2, Southampton says...
11:24am Fri 17 Jul 09
Bartonian wrote:Think you'll find that the BBC's breaking news was posted a good 15 mins after that from the Echo;. This is standard practice that it's put out to the PA afterwards, not rocket science. Check the timings of the news on the respective websites! If you can do any better, why don't you apply for a job there, or is it better just to embark on flaming on their website ? ;0!
Nothing to say wrote:ECHO EXCLUSIVE - LORD LUCAN GONE MISSING. LAST SEEN ON A CROSS CHANNEL FERRY.
ECHO EXCLUSIVE - MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD Good Luck Alan
Good appt.
saint ted, sheffield says...
11:26am Fri 17 Jul 09
SaintHarry wrote:Perhaps he'll return as Club Ambassador
Wasn't MLT having talks with the owners this week?
Niemi1legend@northam, gosport says...
11:32am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint ted, sheffield says...
11:33am Fri 17 Jul 09
Takes us down Pardew,Oh and I might just leave for Pompey if I do well, wouldn't trust the man! Bad appontment, Hell be gone by January.
Pillock.
cjm1966, southampton says...
11:34am Fri 17 Jul 09
freemantlegirl2, Southampton says...
11:37am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint ted wrote:Nothing like positivity is there! he's got a hard job ahead let's not shoot him down before he's had chance to prove himself!
Patrick80's said:
Takes us down Pardew,Oh and I might just leave for Pompey if I do well, wouldn't trust the man! Bad appontment, Hell be gone by January.
Pillock.
Was 8 in 76, Totton says...
11:39am Fri 17 Jul 09
OhWhenTheSaints..., Dorchester says...
11:39am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint ted, sheffield says...
11:41am Fri 17 Jul 09
freemantlegirl2 wrote:I'm pleased with the Pardew appointment and I will give him my full support. I'm saying Patrick80's is a pillock.
saint ted wrote: Patrick80's said: Takes us down Pardew,Oh and I might just leave for Pompey if I do well, wouldn't trust the man! Bad appontment, Hell be gone by January. Pillock.Nothing like positivity is there! he's got a hard job ahead let's not shoot him down before he's had chance to prove himself!
Moog, Ashbourne says...
11:52am Fri 17 Jul 09
freemantlegirl2 wrote:I think you'll find that Leitch has only just changed this article from 'is to be appointed' to 'is appointed'. This puts the Echo several hours behind.
Bartonian wrote:Think you'll find that the BBC's breaking news was posted a good 15 mins after that from the Echo;. This is standard practice that it's put out to the PA afterwards, not rocket science. Check the timings of the news on the respective websites! If you can do any better, why don't you apply for a job there, or is it better just to embark on flaming on their website ? ;0!Nothing to say wrote: ECHO EXCLUSIVE - MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD Good Luck AlanECHO EXCLUSIVE - LORD LUCAN GONE MISSING. LAST SEEN ON A CROSS CHANNEL FERRY. Good appt.
That said, noone is really flaming them; everyone's in good spirits and simply chucking some enthusiastic banter around.
I you want to have a go, carry on berating those dismissing this great opportunity.
normsted, puybossard says...
11:52am Fri 17 Jul 09
ands quality,wont do a runner,looking forward to seeing "his" side.
saint ted, sheffield says...
11:55am Fri 17 Jul 09
realist returns wrote:Totally agree with you Realist.
Dickosfc wrote: Absolutly Rapes him: http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=gjeooK5Ak Ls Check this link out. Really funny... but best of all HE'S NOT TONY ADAMS!!!
Also,I think for a Lg 1 club starting on -10, getting a manager of Pardew's calibre is a good move.
sw: goal-take (could we be signing a poacher!!)
Patrick80's, Southampton says...
11:55am Fri 17 Jul 09
saint ted wrote:Nothing like winding up you lot up, think its a great appointment and very sensible !
freemantlegirl2 wrote:I'm pleased with the Pardew appointment and I will give him my full support. I'm saying Patrick80's is a pillock.saint ted wrote: Patrick80's said: Takes us down Pardew,Oh and I might just leave for Pompey if I do well, wouldn't trust the man! Bad appontment, Hell be gone by January. Pillock.Nothing like positivity is there! he's got a hard job ahead let's not shoot him down before he's had chance to prove himself!
stmarysmush, soton says...
12:00pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog wrote:Agreed but strengthen now not at xmas.
stmarysmush wrote: Pardew coulnt have timed it better. Playing AJAX tomorrow will show are defensive frailties, are powder puff midfield, and out toothless attack. Alan I think you will be soon asking Markus for a serious bankroll to toughen are poor team. COYRI'm confident he wouldn't have come without some assurance of being able to strenghten the squad in the way that he wants to. Good times!
The Exiled Saint, NEWPORT/Salop says...
12:01pm Fri 17 Jul 09
But, this can’t be the same Alan Pardew who on BBC TV once complained, “foreign owners were running the game”? Still, one can never tell the amnesiac effects of a spell of unemployment!
Welcome Mr Pardew, to the Southampton managerial carousel. Now do hold on very tight now, this appointment is not for feint-hearted. How can I put this without causing offenc? Please don’t go out buying some fancy house and the like, we Saints’ have a reputation for speedy dismissals to protect.
However, having read your remarks following your departure from Reading, Charlton Athletic and West Ham we can be reassured in knowing that should the likely outcome, here at ST Mary’s, not be to your liking then it would be none of your fault. It might be that of the owner, the CEO, the Board, the grounds men, the mascot even; but none of it will be your fault.
And you’re 48 to morrow!
It could have been worse; it could have John Gregory, for who the phrase “Whinging Pom” was invented!
freemantlegirl2, Southampton says...
12:10pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog wrote:I think you'll find the Echo lodged their story first ;) whether it was 'to be appointed' or 'appointed'... they still broke it first.. leave Adam alone he works hard and was great with my son on work experience! :D
freemantlegirl2 wrote:I think you'll find that Leitch has only just changed this article from 'is to be appointed' to 'is appointed'. This puts the Echo several hours behind.
Bartonian wrote:Think you'll find that the BBC's breaking news was posted a good 15 mins after that from the Echo;. This is standard practice that it's put out to the PA afterwards, not rocket science. Check the timings of the news on the respective websites! If you can do any better, why don't you apply for a job there, or is it better just to embark on flaming on their website ? ;0!Nothing to say wrote: ECHO EXCLUSIVE - MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD Good Luck AlanECHO EXCLUSIVE - LORD LUCAN GONE MISSING. LAST SEEN ON A CROSS CHANNEL FERRY. Good appt.
That said, noone is really flaming them; everyone's in good spirits and simply chucking some enthusiastic banter around.
I you want to have a go, carry on berating those dismissing this great opportunity.
I agree, great appointment but people are entitled to an opinion, that's what this is for but ill-informed negativity is a bit pathetic!
Bring Back The Dell, Southampton says...
12:12pm Fri 17 Jul 09
donotappointtonyadamYeah you are it is a good appointment for the place where the club is at, at the moment. It just still worries me a little that the more recent times in his managerial career have not reached the heights of the early parts of it and in his last couple of months at West Ham and then all the time he was at Charlton he didn`t win very many games at all. When a manager is not wining games and you have just had him appointed manager of your team then it has to cause at very least some slight concern.
s wrote:
Bring Back The Dell wrote: A few seasons ago this would have been an excellent appointment now it is just a good one. It would be very interesting to see out of the last 50 matches Pardew has been a manager of a team how many times that team has won. Without looking back in depth I don`t think it is very many ! Good luck though Alan and lets hope you can rediscover both yours and Saints former glories !I disagree, I think its a great appointment and 2 seasons ago it would have been easier to get an appointment like this. I think we all need to look at the facts, we a re in League 1 on minus 10 points. Its not really that attractive is it? I am glad we have someone like Pardew and will forget about his record at charlton, his record at west ham and reading was first class, march the saints on mr pardew
HAcland, Brighton says...
12:14pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Got to admit, didn't see this one coming but it is a pleasant surprise. He'll fit in well at SMS.
First job: ask Markus to open his cheque book and get a brace of quality strikers in.
Second job: get the fitness levels back up to where they were during the WGS era.
Third job: drill the lads in taking corners (and other set pieces). Over the last three years we have been pants poor at corners.
Fourth job: Enjoy life down on the South Coast!
Up the Saints, the new era is well underway. Now we have to start winning football matches!
COYR!!
obscure thing, says...
12:18pm Fri 17 Jul 09
freemantlegirl2 wrote:actually the bbc did. i was one of the saddo's still awake at 2am and i read some comments on a previous story that pardew was gonna be the new manager, so i looked on the homepage and there wasnt anything. then i went on the bbc site and it was the main story on there
Moog wrote:I think you'll find the Echo lodged their story first ;) whether it was 'to be appointed' or 'appointed'... they still broke it first.. leave Adam alone he works hard and was great with my son on work experience! :D
freemantlegirl2 wrote:I think you'll find that Leitch has only just changed this article from 'is to be appointed' to 'is appointed'. This puts the Echo several hours behind.
Bartonian wrote:Think you'll find that the BBC's breaking news was posted a good 15 mins after that from the Echo;. This is standard practice that it's put out to the PA afterwards, not rocket science. Check the timings of the news on the respective websites! If you can do any better, why don't you apply for a job there, or is it better just to embark on flaming on their website ? ;0!Nothing to say wrote: ECHO EXCLUSIVE - MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD Good Luck AlanECHO EXCLUSIVE - LORD LUCAN GONE MISSING. LAST SEEN ON A CROSS CHANNEL FERRY. Good appt.
That said, noone is really flaming them; everyone's in good spirits and simply chucking some enthusiastic banter around.
I you want to have a go, carry on berating those dismissing this great opportunity.
I agree, great appointment but people are entitled to an opinion, that's what this is for but ill-informed negativity is a bit pathetic!
who cares anyways??? all that matters is we've got a good manager and there's a really nice buzz about our club again. COYR!!! :D
Moog, Ashbourne says...
12:18pm Fri 17 Jul 09
freemantlegirl2 wrote:And there we have it- you've exposed the frailties of your argument with a tenuous link to the hack. They are two different stories; one remains speculation that noone can 100% trust and the other is confirmation that people can hang their hat on and take forward with optimism.
Moog wrote:I think you'll find the Echo lodged their story first ;) whether it was 'to be appointed' or 'appointed'... they still broke it first.. leave Adam alone he works hard and was great with my son on work experience! :D I agree, great appointment but people are entitled to an opinion, that's what this is for but ill-informed negativity is a bit pathetic!freemantlegirl2 wrote:I think you'll find that Leitch has only just changed this article from 'is to be appointed' to 'is appointed'. This puts the Echo several hours behind. That said, noone is really flaming them; everyone's in good spirits and simply chucking some enthusiastic banter around. I you want to have a go, carry on berating those dismissing this great opportunity.Bartonian wrote:Think you'll find that the BBC's breaking news was posted a good 15 mins after that from the Echo;. This is standard practice that it's put out to the PA afterwards, not rocket science. Check the timings of the news on the respective websites! If you can do any better, why don't you apply for a job there, or is it better just to embark on flaming on their website ? ;0!Nothing to say wrote: ECHO EXCLUSIVE - MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD Good Luck AlanECHO EXCLUSIVE - LORD LUCAN GONE MISSING. LAST SEEN ON A CROSS CHANNEL FERRY. Good appt.
If I don't leave him alone will he cry?
saints63, southampton says...
12:22pm Fri 17 Jul 09
St.DaveH, Southampton says...
12:27pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Melodic wrote:AP is a very good appointment at this level, but we need to show patience and give true support to the club, the team and the new owner. Most sensibles will be writing this season off with the -10 and lack of quality currently in the squad, so AP will be given time to firstly build a team able to compete at this level, and then push on for promotion - 3 yrs though. USFE
Pardew is well respected manager,with a proven record. We need PATIENCE. He needs our SUPPORT
SW11_Saint, London says...
12:32pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Well done all involved - you must have done something right, he has a higher approval rating that Barack Obama!!!
Onwards and upwards!!! COYS!
tford1, Southampton says...
12:35pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Like others, I only hope he is the man to pull in the right kind of players we so desparately need.
Leroy Lita could be a good choice, he knows Pardew and is free at the mo.
We really need a creative central midfielder, a winger that can actually cross a ball, two solid centre halves and someone that will score 30 plus goals in the 40 plus games next season.
I will reserve judgement until the 31st August after seeing what new players we bring in and early results we get!
Come on you reds!!!!
someone who?, southampton says...
12:42pm Fri 17 Jul 09
sjames29, Curdridge says...
12:47pm Fri 17 Jul 09
1. English Manager
2. plays 4,4,2
3. proven promotion record
4. Manager with great charisma and not afraid to upset the media
saintjack, totton says...
12:51pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Alicesdad, Chandler's Ford says...
12:58pm Fri 17 Jul 09
midlandsaint, uttoxeter says...
12:59pm Fri 17 Jul 09
With Reading his Win% was 48.11%
G 212
W 102
L 57
D 53
With West Ham his Win% was 41.10%
G 163
W 67
L 58
D 38
And finally with Charlton
Win% 31.46%
G 89
W 28
L 35
D 26
Let us compare that with Strachan
Coventry
Win% 32.55%
G 215
W 70
L 89
D 56
Southampton
Win% 35.45%
G 110
W 39
L 39
D 32
Celtic
Win% 67.03%
G 182
W 122
L 32
D 28
Draw your own conclusions from that as you will, but bear this in mind; even Tony Adams could probably win 50% of games were he managing Celtic
sw: soon-rich
chapellady, eastleigh says...
1:01pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Alicesdad wrote:Here here!!
Stop waffling about the Echo. I know we've all done it ,.. but today everyone should be walking around with beaming smiles! The best ground on the south coast, the best manager, the best fans..... just the best of everything. Even getting beat by Ajax tomorrow won't stop me smiling .... Happy Days, this is the best Friday for weeks !!!!!
Moog, Ashbourne says...
1:09pm Fri 17 Jul 09
someone who? wrote:People were only having a laugh- spirits are high. Someone took it too seriously is all.
Well I think this is amazing new to br honest but I think it's pretty childish that people are on here argueing who published this story first. This isn't about who published this first this is about our club and our super saints. I think Alan Pardew will do a great job, I mean look at his track record how can you argue with that? We got to give our up most surpport and get behind this club!! I've renew my season ticket as the same as 3,000+ saints fans and I think that bladdy brillient. You see this who comment is mainly about the saints and this is what we need is to get behind the saints, keep high spirts, keep faith and we will get somewhere. COME ON YOU MIGHTY RED AND WHITES!! ALAN PARDEWS RED AND WHITE ARMY!!
As for the rest- spot on!
somersaint, stoke st gregory says...
1:12pm Fri 17 Jul 09
TONY ADAMS
alan pardews red & white army
aliscan66, southampton says...
1:39pm Fri 17 Jul 09
superalanpardew wrote:Well i certainly would not name myself after an arrogant biggot!!!
A manager with a fantastic track record, especially when it comes to sleeping with player's wives and **** money up the wall. Given alot of money to spend at Charlton, he took a number of random punts on un-proven players from lower leagues and abroad at the cost of millions of pounds and the club's long term financial security. Of the players he brought, only one has truly come good ( Therry Racon ), yet Pardew famously stated that the player that HE SIGNED would "never make it" and Racon was duly loaned out. Good judgement, Al. Southampton fans, you should be grateful for your billionaire owners. Youre going to be needing every penny they've got to keep super al's cars in good nic, and his forty man squad on the wage bill. The man's an arrogant biggot not fit for any job.
get a grip..
Scruffygirl94, Chandlers Ford says...
1:40pm Fri 17 Jul 09
I have to hand it to you Markus...once again you have made an excellent decision!
Thank you so much for saving our club and I can't wait until tomorrow !
Ps.Any chance you can make these few weeks even more perfect by giving Matt a role and announce it tomorrow!!!
sotonmania, Somewhere says...
1:44pm Fri 17 Jul 09
chrissysredandwhitebarmyarmy, southampton says...
1:48pm Fri 17 Jul 09
sotonmania wrote:100%correct!!!!!!
Pardew is a decent manager a good record and at the end of the day. I don't think anyone should complain because we're in league one on -10 points so i thinkwe should give pardewcredit for coming here!
ajax game 25,000,plus 2 mo
just got season ticket,and they are selling very,very well!!!!!!!!
Ozmosis, Southampton says...
1:57pm Fri 17 Jul 09
HAcland wrote:Wise words.
Welcome to our great club Mr Pardew!
Got to admit, didn't see this one coming but it is a pleasant surprise. He'll fit in well at SMS.
First job: ask Markus to open his cheque book and get a brace of quality strikers in.
Second job: get the fitness levels back up to where they were during the WGS era.
Third job: drill the lads in taking corners (and other set pieces). Over the last three years we have been pants poor at corners.
Fourth job: Enjoy life down on the South Coast!
Up the Saints, the new era is well underway. Now we have to start winning football matches!
COYR!!
For me, the biggest issue is the fitness levels, and it has been for some time. How many times were we ahead at half time, only to see the advantage p**sed away by careless and sloppy play in the 2nd half as tiredness kicked in.
Entersandman650, Shrewton says...
2:02pm Fri 17 Jul 09
lowe hater, cornwall, St Austell says...
2:22pm Fri 17 Jul 09
ouldn't mind simeon jackson young with lots of potential the boy bishop striker at bury 20+ goals per season time to get the cheque book out Markus.
ExpatRomseySaint, Brentwood, Essex says...
2:33pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Stevie the saint, Calmore says...
2:37pm Fri 17 Jul 09
SW Sell-loan....hope not!
Stevie the saint, Calmore says...
2:38pm Fri 17 Jul 09
ExpatRomseySaint wrote:good shout
If we buy Richard Lambert and Jermaine Beckford, we'd walk this league. Let's get to work!
ExpatRomseySaint, Brentwood, Essex says...
2:43pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Was 8 in 76, Totton says...
2:48pm Fri 17 Jul 09
worthing_saint, worthing says...
2:59pm Fri 17 Jul 09
I liked pardew at Reading and i think he'll do well for us. Certainly not the worst choice by far.
sholingsaint, Southampton says...
3:02pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Alicesdad, Chandler's Ford says...
3:13pm Fri 17 Jul 09
By then he will presumably have had the "hip operation" that caused him to leave in the first place. As if .....
In the menatime stop talking about all those who didn't get the job. Rejoice in the one we have. Everybody knows he's good and at this level is exactly what we needed.
It's chucking it down with rain here in Central London but up here on cloud nine it's all looking very sunny indeeeeeeeeed !!!!
Ross96, Chandlers Ford says...
3:18pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Stevie the saint wrote:If top prem sides are trying to sign Beckford I think we might find it hard.
ExpatRomseySaint wrote: If we buy Richard Lambert and Jermaine Beckford, we'd walk this league. Let's get to work!good shout
SW fail-goal
Alicesdad, Chandler's Ford says...
3:24pm Fri 17 Jul 09
saint tom wrote:I sense you don't like him then?
sorry but this could be heir liebherrs first mistake as our owner. i think this is oldknows doing what is that pratt still doing at our club. pardew is an arrogant to**er wo wastes millions. he falls out with everyone who works with him. west ham only stayed up by the skin off their teeth and teves goals. whilst at the vally he brought a staggering 56 players in spent 35m only 4 were any good most of the others moved on for free. he dosnt talk to fans hates kids and generally looks at everyone as scum. i will be very suprised if he is still he after xmas
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Give him his chance, he has a good track record overall, if he's allowed to manage without interference.
Not wishing to interupt my 24 hour smiling spree today I will say no more.
Reasons to be cheerful !!!!How many teams get a full house for a pre-season friendly that they are almost certain to lose!
Cheer Up !!
Rowester, Bitterne Park says...
3:32pm Fri 17 Jul 09
saint_luke wrote:Leroy lita & jerome Thomas i think both played under AP at Reading & Charlton respectivley-Both are free agents -would be 2 good signings to start with.
With Charltons finace not looking healthy at the moment. Does anyone think Pardew may go in for some of his old team. Maybe Matt Holland? Or if he goes back to his West Ham days maybe we could see Quashie here again ha ha
Rowester, Bitterne Park says...
3:32pm Fri 17 Jul 09
saint_luke wrote:Leroy lita & jerome Thomas i think both played under AP at Reading & Charlton respectivley-Both are free agents -would be 2 good signings to start with.
With Charltons finace not looking healthy at the moment. Does anyone think Pardew may go in for some of his old team. Maybe Matt Holland? Or if he goes back to his West Ham days maybe we could see Quashie here again ha ha
KyleGraham, Locks Heath says...
3:42pm Fri 17 Jul 09
KyleGraham, Locks Heath says...
3:43pm Fri 17 Jul 09
1liam2, southampton says...
3:49pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Ross96, Chandlers Ford says...
3:52pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Rowester wrote:Jerome Thomas sighned for Burnley I think.
saint_luke wrote: With Charltons finace not looking healthy at the moment. Does anyone think Pardew may go in for some of his old team. Maybe Matt Holland? Or if he goes back to his West Ham days maybe we could see Quashie here again ha haLeroy lita & jerome Thomas i think both played under AP at Reading & Charlton respectivley-Both are free agents -would be 2 good signings to start with.
Dgginger, Doha says...
3:53pm Fri 17 Jul 09
I would have liked us to go with someone younger and cheaper.
I think he's quite brave for taking the job, actually, starting a season on minus 10 is not the greatest job incentive, perhaps he has been promised lots of money to spend.
Meribelsaint, France says...
3:54pm Fri 17 Jul 09
COYR
Dickosfc, Lordswood says...
3:58pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Stevie the saint wrote:27,000 so far, that is truley amazing!!!
went to SMS lunchtime, asked how many tickets sold for Ajax, 27000 was the answer!!! looks like were gonna have a full house! SW Sell-loan....hope not!
Gonna be a great atmosphere tomorrrow, win, lose or draw we've got our club back....
ravings, Bitterne Park says...
3:59pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Can't wait until tomorrow,its a long time since SMS will have been that full, and I'm not expecting a win, a lot of people have got behind the Saints. Good Times
old owl, Netley Abbey says...
4:06pm Fri 17 Jul 09
joenice, southampton says...
4:11pm Fri 17 Jul 09
mentazm1974, southampton says...
4:26pm Fri 17 Jul 09
saintinsomerset, wells says...
4:34pm Fri 17 Jul 09
mentazm1974 wrote:well said.
to all the whining idiots on this forum. you are a very small minority think your self lucky we have a team to support this year. i think its a great appointment he is proven at our level, do you remember our level we are in L1? not prem. cant wait to go home tomorrow(sms).
Charles Lewington Wilko, Super Pompey says...
4:45pm Fri 17 Jul 09
mentazm1974, southampton says...
4:51pm Fri 17 Jul 09
saintinsomerset, wells says...
4:52pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:jealous skate,get back too your sister.
"immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!
slugger, southampton says...
4:57pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
5:01pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:hey charles how are you today ?
"immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!
pawnsacrifice, says...
5:02pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:27,000+ for a friendly game skate. You couldn't even do that in the Prem in 2 games.
"immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!
You don't even have a fan base of 27,000
Laugh it up while it lasts. The balance of power is beginning to tip back to the biggest club on the south coast.
You know it and I know it.
slugger, southampton says...
5:07pm Fri 17 Jul 09
pawnsacrifice wrote:he knows it alright HAHA
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!27,000+ for a friendly game skate. You couldn't even do that in the Prem in 2 games. You don't even have a fan base of 27,000 Laugh it up while it lasts. The balance of power is beginning to tip back to the biggest club on the south coast. You know it and I know it.
what they got to gloat about ??????
NOTHING
COYR
sholingred, southampton says...
5:07pm Fri 17 Jul 09
joelster77, Calgary says...
5:13pm Fri 17 Jul 09
jerseyian, st brelade says...
5:13pm Fri 17 Jul 09
ben dover, brockenhurst says...
5:17pm Fri 17 Jul 09
ExpatRomseySaint wrote:We could.nt pay Lamberts petrol money let alone his salary.
If we buy Richard Lambert and Jermaine Beckford, we'd walk this league. Let's get to work!
Woolston Saint, southampton says...
5:22pm Fri 17 Jul 09
COME ON ALAN PARDEWS RED AND WHITE ARMY!!!
wraggster, isle of wight says...
5:29pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Woolston Saint wrote:Agreed this is a good appointment for us lets get behind alan and the team, could be worse, could of got Adams.
People lets stop all the moaning about AP and get behind the mighty reds,get to the game tommorrow and show them down the road that we are truly the biggest team on the south coast COME ON ALAN PARDEWS RED AND WHITE ARMY!!!
saint ted, sheffield says...
5:30pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Alternatively, how aboot trying to get Beckford (Leeds), Lester (Chesterfield) or Reid (Rotherham). All proven goalscorers at lower league, and with the possible exception of Lester) still fairly young.
East End Saint, Bethnal Green says...
5:39pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:Hey skate, what do you think about Pompey being SkyBets outside favorites for relegation next season then?? to quote the headline "A Sinking Ship", oh dear - we'll be seeing you in the championship next season I think!
"immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!
Seriously, it feels so good that the team I love finally has a bright future again!
Stormjuice, Perth, Australia says...
5:43pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Pardew is a great appt.
Transfer window closes on the 31st of August, so he has a couple of weeks to look at the squad and see where he needs to strengthen. Hope he signs Murty though.
I wouldn't expect Saints to win any games for the first couple of months to be honest.... not enough preparation etc. If we do win any it's a bonus. This year will be a tough battle to stay in L1, and then hopefully next year make a push back to the championship.
Thanks to whoever suggested and decided on Alan (Oldknow?). Well done. Wish I could be there tomorrow. Sure we'll lose against Ajax but who cares... COYR!
sw: best-song :)
mentazm1974, southampton says...
5:47pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:the trouble is charlie me boy your club has been living a BIG LIE for far to long now, its all spiraling out of control and i think that DR DEATH will not be there when you crash. serves you lot right for wishing the worst on us when we were right on deaths door, its called karma dont you watch Earl.
"immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!
Oh how the table has turned.
PREMIERSHIP? YOUR AVIN A LAUGH!
PREMIERSHIP? YOUR AVIN A LAUGH!
PREMIERSHIP? YOUR AVIN A LAUGH!
Charles Lewington Wilko, Super Pompey says...
5:48pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
slugger, southampton says...
5:58pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:i do have a caravan as it happens !
slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
no sister though.my brother is far too ugly !
do you have a sister i could abuse or is she taken ?
Charles Lewington Wilko, Super Pompey says...
5:59pm Fri 17 Jul 09
mentazm1974 wrote:mentazm1974 - It must really be a bitter pill to swallow knowing that we have been far superior than you for season after season and that good old Rupert hung you scumbags out to die! There is sooooo much that you know nothing about our take over, so until you have the facts, I would get back to your hovel and keep dreaming of promotion out of England’s 3RD tier of football - Premiership....Yes, jealous mush!
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!the trouble is charlie me boy your club has been living a BIG LIE for far to long now, its all spiraling out of control and i think that DR DEATH will not be there when you crash. serves you lot right for wishing the worst on us when we were right on deaths door, its called karma dont you watch Earl. Oh how the table has turned. PREMIERSHIP? YOUR AVIN A LAUGH! PREMIERSHIP? YOUR AVIN A LAUGH! PREMIERSHIP? YOUR AVIN A LAUGH!
mentazm1974, southampton says...
5:59pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:charlie you got it all wrong your the one from that sh*t hole you call portsmuff, as it is one big council estate. you need to go and cry yourself to sleep on your wee pillow because you know it. i would have serious concerns if i was a pomp*y fan right now!! No ground, no team, no owner, no manager, no money, training on the bright-side of the m27. tut, tut, i think its your so called club that are the muppets, wan*er!
slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
Moog, Ashbourne says...
6:00pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:Is that the best you can come up with Chuck? Good to see you're coming out with your best lines first.
slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
saintinsomerset, wells says...
6:00pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:taken?only by her family
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:i do have a caravan as it happens ! no sister though.my brother is far too ugly ! do you have a sister i could abuse or is she taken ?slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
Bronson69, southampton says...
6:01pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko, Super Pompey says...
6:02pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Oooooo! You wouldn't get away with that on our gay little site would you! Shall I delete your post! LOL!
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:i do have a caravan as it happens ! no sister though.my brother is far too ugly ! do you have a sister i could abuse or is she taken ?slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
No she is too old for you myson - I've heard you lot like to break them in when they can't speak, so they can't tell anyone nonse!
mentazm1974, southampton says...
6:04pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
6:05pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:ok ok i said sorry !
slugger wrote:Oooooo! You wouldn't get away with that on our gay little site would you! Shall I delete your post! LOL! No she is too old for you myson - I've heard you lot like to break them in when they can't speak, so they can't tell anyone nonse!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:i do have a caravan as it happens ! no sister though.my brother is far too ugly ! do you have a sister i could abuse or is she taken ?slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
anyway don't mind an older bird !
wraggster, isle of wight says...
6:06pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Newport....fingers crossed we might win this one.
Charles Lewington Wilko, Super Pompey says...
6:06pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69 wrote:Bronson69er! I like this site! It has far more illiterate people on here, which gives me a greater sense of well being. Can't really be nasty to you Bronson, I feel we have a common ground called Fareham!
Good day charles you great galaar ! nice to see you have come to the other side,as you can see just a short journey brings hope optimism and happiness! think ill go to skate news soon for my fix of misery x
Bronson69, southampton says...
6:06pm Fri 17 Jul 09
mentazm1974, southampton says...
6:09pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69, southampton says...
6:12pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko, Super Pompey says...
6:12pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69 wrote:Bronson- seriously, since the education status of Portsmuff changed due to the Portsfulloffitmuff University opened its doors, I think that is one argument you will lose hands down! My god, Vicky Pollard was created based on various scum birds that were interviewed in St Marys! You know the reason she has a pink tracksuit is because it was that **** PONY (Good sponsor!) deck chair kit, which ran in the wash and created that lovely pink velour tracky!
just been looking at the new away strip,where did they get those male models from ! the one on the right looks like David beckham after a night with a hippocrocapig from pompey !
Charles Lewington Wilko, Super Pompey says...
6:16pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog wrote:Warming up Moggy! Just warming up! Got to see how far I can take this whole thing!
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:Is that the best you can come up with Chuck? Good to see you're coming out with your best lines first.slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
Bronson69, southampton says...
6:17pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
6:18pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:good greif ! now you have gone too far !!!!
Bronson69 wrote: just been looking at the new away strip,where did they get those male models from ! the one on the right looks like David beckham after a night with a hippocrocapig from pompey !Bronson- seriously, since the education status of Portsmuff changed due to the Portsfulloffitmuff University opened its doors, I think that is one argument you will lose hands down! My god, Vicky Pollard was created based on various scum birds that were interviewed in St Marys! You know the reason she has a pink tracksuit is because it was that **** PONY (Good sponsor!) deck chair kit, which ran in the wash and created that lovely pink velour tracky!
has anybody here been to portsmouth lately?
the birds have to wax thier faces !!
Bronson69, southampton says...
6:22pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog, Ashbourne says...
6:23pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:Well, with comments about incest and child rape you've started pretty low so the only way is up I guess. Which might be a novel feeling for a skate.
Moog wrote:Warming up Moggy! Just warming up! Got to see how far I can take this whole thing!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:Is that the best you can come up with Chuck? Good to see you're coming out with your best lines first.slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
slugger, southampton says...
6:23pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69 wrote:nice one centurian !
As we all know people from pompey dont leave school and go to university, they leave school and go to prison !
Bronson69, southampton says...
6:26pm Fri 17 Jul 09
lampardmark, southampton says...
6:28pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:yer slugger i did hear pompey are appointing a new manager hes supposedly got a great track record as well his name is tony adams hes a success as a manager in two areas 1st faliure and 2nd relegation he should fit in quite well in ur shed. have a nice day
Hello all , any news on our new manager ?
slugger, southampton says...
6:36pm Fri 17 Jul 09
lampardmark wrote:my shed ????????
slugger wrote: Hello all , any news on our new manager ?yer slugger i did hear pompey are appointing a new manager hes supposedly got a great track record as well his name is tony adams hes a success as a manager in two areas 1st faliure and 2nd relegation he should fit in quite well in ur shed. have a nice day
slugger, southampton says...
6:38pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69 wrote:could come in handy to them !
Correct Slugger, apparently Pompey is soon to be twinned with some french town called Gillette !
is there a town called ropesville i wonder ?
slugger, southampton says...
6:43pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:or to make it clear,
lampardmark wrote:my shed ????????slugger wrote: Hello all , any news on our new manager ?yer slugger i did hear pompey are appointing a new manager hes supposedly got a great track record as well his name is tony adams hes a success as a manager in two areas 1st faliure and 2nd relegation he should fit in quite well in ur shed. have a nice day
MY shed ????????
saints till i die mate !
ravings, Bitterne Park says...
6:43pm Fri 17 Jul 09
SW is Wife Fuel? Err....
Later
Moog, Ashbourne says...
6:48pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:I hear Tony Adams likes to do his thinking in other people's garden outbuildings. As Adams is a sizeable chap, lampardmark was merely assuring you that your shed is sufficiently large enough to accommodate the aforementioned big-nosed fish molester. Should he invite himself round that is.
slugger wrote:or to make it clear, MY shed ???????? saints till i die mate !lampardmark wrote:my shed ????????slugger wrote: Hello all , any news on our new manager ?yer slugger i did hear pompey are appointing a new manager hes supposedly got a great track record as well his name is tony adams hes a success as a manager in two areas 1st faliure and 2nd relegation he should fit in quite well in ur shed. have a nice day
Or something.
slugger, southampton says...
6:55pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Moog wrote:that's alright then
slugger wrote:I hear Tony Adams likes to do his thinking in other people's garden outbuildings. As Adams is a sizeable chap, lampardmark was merely assuring you that your shed is sufficiently large enough to accommodate the aforementioned big-nosed fish molester. Should he invite himself round that is. Or something.slugger wrote:or to make it clear, MY shed ???????? saints till i die mate !lampardmark wrote:my shed ????????slugger wrote: Hello all , any news on our new manager ?yer slugger i did hear pompey are appointing a new manager hes supposedly got a great track record as well his name is tony adams hes a success as a manager in two areas 1st faliure and 2nd relegation he should fit in quite well in ur shed. have a nice day
joelster77, Calgary says...
7:05pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Burton Saint, Christchurch says...
7:06pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Stormjuice wrote:With you on this one mate!
Good article Adam, even if it's not an exclusive.
Pardew is a great appt.
Transfer window closes on the 31st of August, so he has a couple of weeks to look at the squad and see where he needs to strengthen. Hope he signs Murty though.
I wouldn't expect Saints to win any games for the first couple of months to be honest.... not enough preparation etc. If we do win any it's a bonus. This year will be a tough battle to stay in L1, and then hopefully next year make a push back to the championship.
Thanks to whoever suggested and decided on Alan (Oldknow?). Well done. Wish I could be there tomorrow. Sure we'll lose against Ajax but who cares... COYR!
sw: best-song :)
How are Glory doing? Heard they kicked Wolves off the Members Equity Stadium. Did Drew Surman play? How did Vokesy look? Next year Saints might visit and play Joondalup!
C'arn the Dockers!
fetchyerfathersgun, Stubbington says...
7:07pm Fri 17 Jul 09
ne saint, cramlington says...
7:28pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
7:42pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Rossbkr C.O.Y.R, southampton says...
7:55pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Dutch Saints Fan, 's-Heerenberg/Holland says...
8:27pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Germany lost the war.
Man,they are just as slow as a German who pays the bill in the pub.
Great manager !!!!
COYR,see ya in october!
Once a Saint,alway a Saint.
Tirau Dan (NZL), Tirau (NZL) says...
8:59pm Fri 17 Jul 09
He doesn't read to me to be the sort of guy that will tolerate people letting him down or telling him what to do least of all wowsers reading other teams threads.
For once the Echo poll is in the right place the support for Alan is there, showing the fans are coming together. By the time St Marys fills tonight and you get to feel the electricity of what's happened at Saints you'l know it's big and very special.
The hard times and bs of the past are gone. The task ahead is for everyone to support the new owner, to repay the faith he has in the fans to do their part in getting Saints back to the prem.. not by jeering or slagging the set backs on the way and looking for blame but by cheering all the way.
We have some very promising young players with a few experienced lads in the core. Alan will add to tighten from the back and add a someone up front for the fans to scream and shout for.
I'd like to congratulate young Morgan for his work with his nations young side and welcome him back. Under Alan this guy could be a real star on the way to our fortunes.
Whatever he does or does not do this whole season get behind him and the team.. don't go soft at half time (Xmas)
This is a new era for Saints with a clean slate for Alan!
He needs and must demand 110% positivity from his coaching staff to the board and from the fans.
The positivity is there at the moment, it's in the air and the expectations... feel it, believe in it and for goodness sake get out there and cheer loud and proud.
Go for it Alan you're the man!
slugger, southampton says...
9:09pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL) wrote:spot on !
Pards has been appointed by the representitives of a of our new owner based on vision and credentials to get the job done. He doesn't read to me to be the sort of guy that will tolerate people letting him down or telling him what to do least of all wowsers reading other teams threads. For once the Echo poll is in the right place the support for Alan is there, showing the fans are coming together. By the time St Marys fills tonight and you get to feel the electricity of what's happened at Saints you'l know it's big and very special. The hard times and bs of the past are gone. The task ahead is for everyone to support the new owner, to repay the faith he has in the fans to do their part in getting Saints back to the prem.. not by jeering or slagging the set backs on the way and looking for blame but by cheering all the way. We have some very promising young players with a few experienced lads in the core. Alan will add to tighten from the back and add a someone up front for the fans to scream and shout for. I'd like to congratulate young Morgan for his work with his nations young side and welcome him back. Under Alan this guy could be a real star on the way to our fortunes. Whatever he does or does not do this whole season get behind him and the team.. don't go soft at half time (Xmas) This is a new era for Saints with a clean slate for Alan! He needs and must demand 110% positivity from his coaching staff to the board and from the fans. The positivity is there at the moment, it's in the air and the expectations... feel it, believe in it and for goodness sake get out there and cheer loud and proud. Go for it Alan you're the man!
Invidia, southampton says...
10:00pm Fri 17 Jul 09
PS Why is it that this site gets taken over every night by a load of rubbish, if you want to take the p1ss out of our neighbours fine, but for gods sake don't get dragged down to that level, keep it to yourselves, you are the only ones who enjoy that cr@p.
slugger, southampton says...
10:08pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:surely that's what it's all about !
I have read all of the posts on all the threads, yes there is new optimism in Southampton and also the far flung, we will be patient and yes we will support our team and I mean from the top (boardroom, manager and the team) to the bottom (supporters) united in our belief that we are finally on the right road and going in the right direction, as fans we have to be very patient, it will not happen overnight, we will have times that we will moan about, that is what makes football what it is, just remember where we were going in the last few years (down) and even further down, so far this management team has done just about everything right, so far, as I have said there will be setbacks but that is inevetible, I believe that this management will only get better and better and that the city will be proud of it's football club and everything that goes with that, it has been said in many walks of life that you have to suffer before you get rewards, now bring it on, we have the makings to be great once again. PS Why is it that this site gets taken over every night by a load of rubbish, if you want to take the p1ss out of our neighbours fine, but for gods sake don't get dragged down to that level, keep it to yourselves, you are the only ones who enjoy that cr@p.
Banter is what makes it more fun !
if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh !
Southampton Heart, Living Near Manchester says...
10:17pm Fri 17 Jul 09
He's got the fight, the passion, the vision, the strength in character, the hunger, the right experience and is the right age.
I think he will make some wise signings as he'll know what's required to get us out of this league.
I wish to thank Markus on behalf of fans who are no longer with us for his vision and investment in our dreams. Without Markus...it could have been far worse and we have a secure future!.
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend...(cost of fuel etc) but the knowledge that Markus will be there fills me with happiness.
I do hope fans can attend to celebrate tomorrows game as it will be such a key turning point in our clubs history.
I wish I could go...but that's life!. So, I hope everyone has a great day. Please stand tall and sing for our club.
What a difference from a few weeks back!.
Southampton forever in my HEART!.
Bronson69, southampton says...
10:20pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
10:23pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69 wrote:they're under my bed !
has anyone seen my socks ?
Invidia, southampton says...
10:27pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Banter is what makes it more fun !
if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh !
Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!
slugger, southampton says...
10:28pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:oh no they're mine,
Bronson69 wrote: has anyone seen my socks ?they're under my bed !
dunno bronson !
slugger, southampton says...
10:31pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:is this not a chat room ?
surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!
slugger, southampton says...
10:35pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:i smell somthing !
Invidia wrote: surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!is this not a chat room ?
never been offensive on this site !!!
Invidia, southampton says...
10:39pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Whatyou smell is Bronson's socks and no this is supposed to be a fan forum
slugger wrote:i smell somthing ! never been offensive on this site !!!Invidia wrote: surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!is this not a chat room ?
slugger, southampton says...
10:43pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:why are you having a go at me ?
slugger wrote:Whatyou smell is Bronson's socks and no this is supposed to be a fan forumslugger wrote:i smell somthing ! never been offensive on this site !!!Invidia wrote: surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!is this not a chat room ?
saints through and through and having a giggle every now and then .
what may i ask is wrong with that ????????????????????
??????
Invidia, southampton says...
10:48pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
10:49pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:actually its the echo site for people to comment which is what i do , never seen you before so as far as i'm concerned get f@cked !!
Invidia wrote:why are you having a go at me ? saints through and through and having a giggle every now and then . what may i ask is wrong with that ???????????????????? ??????slugger wrote:Whatyou smell is Bronson's socks and no this is supposed to be a fan forumslugger wrote:i smell somthing ! never been offensive on this site !!!Invidia wrote: surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!is this not a chat room ?
slugger, southampton says...
10:53pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:another skate me thinks
What is wrong with that, it is not funny, if as you say you are Saints through and through try acting like a proper saint's fan and talk sense.
Invidia, southampton says...
10:53pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:For your information little man, I have been posting on here for over two years, your the newcomer!! and I smell something like a dead rat!!
slugger wrote:actually its the echo site for people to comment which is what i do , never seen you before so as far as i'm concerned get f@cked !!Invidia wrote:why are you having a go at me ? saints through and through and having a giggle every now and then . what may i ask is wrong with that ???????????????????? ??????slugger wrote:Whatyou smell is Bronson's socks and no this is supposed to be a fan forumslugger wrote:i smell somthing ! never been offensive on this site !!!Invidia wrote: surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!is this not a chat room ?
Tirau Dan (NZL), Tirau (NZL) says...
10:57pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Lol...
Invidia wrote:is this not a chat room ?
surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!
is there a Saint Chat Room?
The diff between chat rooms and forum threads is that the etiquette of forums and notice-boards is you stay on subject in order to have debate or state opinions.
Bit of banter is fun though, so long as everyone realises it's fun not personal.
Pubs are much better for banter though. Last time in a UK pub got my pic taken with my arm around a Spurs fan.. was made to regret it too haha.
Never drank so much whisky in the afternoon.
Enjoy the game.. any guesses as to the score?
3-2 to Saints
(Eternal optimist)
Come Away Come Away
with Saints Swiss Yell!
Come Awaaaaayy with Saints Swiss Yell
slugger, southampton says...
10:58pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:ok ok i'm sorry
slugger wrote:For your information little man, I have been posting on here for over two years, your the newcomer!! and I smell something like a dead rat!!slugger wrote:actually its the echo site for people to comment which is what i do , never seen you before so as far as i'm concerned get f@cked !!Invidia wrote:why are you having a go at me ? saints through and through and having a giggle every now and then . what may i ask is wrong with that ???????????????????? ??????slugger wrote:Whatyou smell is Bronson's socks and no this is supposed to be a fan forumslugger wrote:i smell somthing ! never been offensive on this site !!!Invidia wrote: surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!is this not a chat room ?
can we make up ?
Bronson69, southampton says...
11:01pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
11:06pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:actuallly , delete that ,why should i be sorry ,you started it and !
Invidia wrote:ok ok i'm sorry can we make up ?slugger wrote:For your information little man, I have been posting on here for over two years, your the newcomer!! and I smell something like a dead rat!!slugger wrote:actually its the echo site for people to comment which is what i do , never seen you before so as far as i'm concerned get f@cked !!Invidia wrote:why are you having a go at me ? saints through and through and having a giggle every now and then . what may i ask is wrong with that ???????????????????? ??????slugger wrote:Whatyou smell is Bronson's socks and no this is supposed to be a fan forumslugger wrote:i smell somthing ! never been offensive on this site !!!Invidia wrote: surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh ! Slugger I like banter if it is witty and funny like any other fan but you are going past banter at times and it is definitely not amusing, get on a chat room if you think what you are doing is funny!!is this not a chat room ?
having a go at me for having a giggle !
as far as i'm concerned you can rot in hell t@sser !
even the skates on pompey news are nicer than you !!!
slugger, southampton says...
11:11pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69 wrote:do you think thats another one ?
mmm my socks might be smelly but they dont smell of fish invidia
Bronson69, southampton says...
11:15pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
11:18pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69 wrote:haha
could be,with a name like invidia,sounds like a skate trying to spell individual !
nearly got sucked into that one !
sneaky f@ckers !
Invidia, southampton says...
11:21pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Bronson69, southampton says...
11:24pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger, southampton says...
11:27pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:is it weh8pompey/swiss army knifes/invidia ?
Your a pair of saddo's
Ozmosis, Southampton says...
11:31pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:I've had her, and she was cr*p. She said she learnt all she knew from you so I guess you're cr*p too.... :-p
slugger wrote:Oooooo! You wouldn't get away with that on our gay little site would you! Shall I delete your post! LOL!
Charles Lewington Wilko wrote:i do have a caravan as it happens ! no sister though.my brother is far too ugly ! do you have a sister i could abuse or is she taken ?slugger wrote:Slugger - I thought I would come over and see how serious this site is! Hahahaa! It really is as much as a joke as I thought - Lots of scummers getting theselves at it big style! Does it feel like your sisters mother who is your brother has brought you a new caravan you pikey muppets!Charles Lewington Wilko wrote: "immense history and huge potential for improvement"! Hahahahahaaaa! Brilliant - When did he dream that up? Good old Alan Parwho CCL2 here we all come!hey charles how are you today ?
No she is too old for you myson - I've heard you lot like to break them in when they can't speak, so they can't tell anyone nonse!
slugger, southampton says...
11:31pm Fri 17 Jul 09
slugger wrote:wasn't me this time but you will always be sussed pal!!!!
Invidia wrote: Your a pair of saddo'sis it weh8pompey/swiss army knifes/invidia ?
slugger, southampton says...
11:49pm Fri 17 Jul 09
OSPREYSAINT, Southampton says...
11:54pm Fri 17 Jul 09
Captain Kirk, Alpha Quadrant says...
12:04am Sat 18 Jul 09
slugger wrote:Invidia's had too many prawn sandwiches of late! One of the most enjoyable things about football is the banter. My best mate is Chelsea through and through and we give each other loads of stick. Its fun even though I have been on the receiving end so many times in the last few years.
Invidia wrote: I have read all of the posts on all the threads, yes there is new optimism in Southampton and also the far flung, we will be patient and yes we will support our team and I mean from the top (boardroom, manager and the team) to the bottom (supporters) united in our belief that we are finally on the right road and going in the right direction, as fans we have to be very patient, it will not happen overnight, we will have times that we will moan about, that is what makes football what it is, just remember where we were going in the last few years (down) and even further down, so far this management team has done just about everything right, so far, as I have said there will be setbacks but that is inevetible, I believe that this management will only get better and better and that the city will be proud of it's football club and everything that goes with that, it has been said in many walks of life that you have to suffer before you get rewards, now bring it on, we have the makings to be great once again. PS Why is it that this site gets taken over every night by a load of rubbish, if you want to take the p1ss out of our neighbours fine, but for gods sake don't get dragged down to that level, keep it to yourselves, you are the only ones who enjoy that cr@p.surely that's what it's all about ! Banter is what makes it more fun ! if you just want a sterile chat with no spice that's fine but don't knock me for trying to have a laugh !
Captain Kirk, Alpha Quadrant says...
12:14am Sat 18 Jul 09
Invidia wrote:Speak for yourself Invidia. Slugger has every right to give our fishy neighbours a bit of stick. After all they deserve it.
What is wrong with that, it is not funny, if as you say you are Saints through and through try acting like a proper saint's fan and talk sense.
OSPREYSAINT, Southampton says...
12:20am Sat 18 Jul 09
Saints XI 4 Newport 1
Gary Preen(Pen) Sam Hoskins Sam Argent and Ryan Tafazoui(Pen) the scorers
brighton saint, brighton says...
12:35am Sat 18 Jul 09
oz498, totton says...
12:42am Sat 18 Jul 09
Tirau Dan (NZL), Tirau (NZL) says...
1:46am Sat 18 Jul 09
Enjoy
as above...happy days :-)
milton road, cambridge says...
5:09am Sat 18 Jul 09
i have supported this team for 45 years.
Yeah things are looking up and we have a club and we are grateful. Yet for some of us the jury is out on our new manager and whilst we will support and encourage him and the team one or two of us have reservations on him.
Whilst accepting we have have to be realistic as to the manager and players that will come to us.
In relation to the dump pit down the road they have had four years of superiority in the last fifty, let them have their fun, it won't last much longer.
wilsamsaints, southampton says...
7:19am Sat 18 Jul 09
follett65 wrote:NOT A BIG NAME! what do want hes as big as we could wish for dont forget at the moment we aint a big club so this is a good appointment as far as im concerned
No Big Name comming in then!!! Like we all expected!! I'm slightly disapointed it's not A big name but as A fan I will support whoever's in charge and get behind the team... Let's hope it proves to be A good appointment and we get back where we belong.. Good Luck Alan, UP THE SAINTS, DOWN THE SKATES!!!
Mr BCB, West End says...
10:38am Sat 18 Jul 09
joelster77, Calgary says...
5:19pm Sat 18 Jul 09
now let the shopping and chopping begin.
great support today, great day, bad result but look at the bigger picture if your new car breaks down in front of your mates, youre going to wanna fix it!!
Sholing 4 ever, Southampton says...
10:11am Sun 19 Jul 09
Bam Boozler, Southampton says...
10:03pm Sun 19 Jul 09
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