Former Scunthorpe United players react to sacking of Nigel Adkins at Southampton
Former Iron players have had their say on Nigel Adkins' sacking at Southampton yesterday.
Taking to social networking site Twiiter, some described him as the best manager they had played under, others called the decision a 'disgrace.'
Rotherham United midfielder Michael O'Connor @michaeloconnor8 tweeted: "Nigel Adkins been sacked at Southampton!! That is a joke! Best manager I've played under.."
Paul Hayes @hayesy9, now at Brentford tweeted: "Nigel Atkins sacked, that's unbelievable! 2 promotions and 15th in the prem after Christmas! #topmanager #controlthecontrolables"
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Iron legend Cliff Byrne @cliff_byrne tweeted: "Just heard about Nigel Adkins....an absolute embarrassment...best manager I've played under and a top bloke gutted for him#stayinthegreen"
Garry Thompson @g11klt, now at League Two side Bradford City tweeted: "Can't believe Southampton have sacked Nigel Adkins #Stupid"
Grant McCann @grantmccann11, who left the Iron in 2010 to join Peterborough, tweeted: "Can't believe Nigel Adkins been sacked, he's done wonders at that club. #madness"
Ian Morris @morr11s tweeted: "Can't believe Southampton have sakes Adkins!!! Absolute disgrace, one of the best records in football #footballsgoingmad"
Comments
by ironite
Monday, January 21 2013, 11:12AM
“Apparently it's 20% of any profit, in which case it'd be c£900k (which arguably means we get the transfer fee a little closer to what we should have got to start with in comparison other Championship strikers moving to the top-flight like Jay Rodriguez).
Doubt it'll happen to be honest, I'm not sure £7m or Norwich is going to be big enough. I was sure Newcastle or Sunderland (or perhaps Villa) would be sniffing to supplement their respective lightweight attacks. Gary Hooper is a much better player than Danny Graham for a start.”
by Dmented
Monday, January 21 2013, 10:56AM
“Hooper on his way to the EPL - Norwich for £7m. Whats SUFC's %, 20%?
Why am I bothering , it will go straight to Wharton anyway!!”
by ironite
Monday, January 21 2013, 10:28AM
“For testimony of Adkins ability as a coach, look no further than this article about a certain striker now plying his trade in Scotland who's career lest we forget was slowly dwindling away to nothing in the Southend reserves.
http://tinyurl.com/bfwj6ze
Also another reason for why we need Lee Turnbull back.......”
by ironite
Monday, January 21 2013, 10:00AM
“Randy Keogh; Cleveland Turner; Martin Samways; Marcus Williamson....see, I can make up names too.
Grow up!!”
by DFlated
Monday, January 21 2013, 9:20AM
“Neil Barraclough, Allan Neal, Steve Horton - whatever next? - KNOW YOUR CLUB”
by ironite
Monday, January 21 2013, 8:11AM
“Oh leave it out for goodness sake, even Paul Hayes has made the same mistake....”
by DFlated
Sunday, January 20 2013, 7:27PM
“Atkins? ATKINS?”
by chihuahuamad
Sunday, January 20 2013, 1:18PM
“Southampton should be ashamed of their sacking of nigel atkins.
You helped us get so far and are in a predicament ourselves I think we should have the master back where he is appreciated and at this point in time needed we love you atkins x”