BensGrandad
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Should Adkins get the credit for the start to the season by Southampton or should it be remembered that this is the squad assembled by Pardew.
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Credit to Adkins
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Seasider78
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- Nov 14, 2004
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As much as I can't stand the guy to suggest it is anything other than his success is simply ridiculous
Kazenga <3
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Credit to Adam Lallana first and foremost, absolute quality.
Braders
Abi Fletchers Gimpboy
Without question, fair play to him.
to be fair he's rarely stuck a foot wrong with Scunny and Southampton .... well except for the "keeping up" comment , which just fired up so = so really he hasn't stuck a foot wrong
to be fair he's rarely stuck a foot wrong with Scunny and Southampton .... well except for the "keeping up" comment , which just fired up so = so really he hasn't stuck a foot wrong
Sam Ovett
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Seems a good manager!
He's a bit smug but Saints are on to a good thing there. A lot of Southampton fans don't like Poyet in the same way we dislike Adkins. It's because of the rivalry between us last season.
We're both clubs on the up with good managers. I still maintain Gus is significantly better as I think he's achieved more with less but Adkins has done a very tidy job and you can't really ask more of him.
We're both clubs on the up with good managers. I still maintain Gus is significantly better as I think he's achieved more with less but Adkins has done a very tidy job and you can't really ask more of him.
- Jul 7, 2003
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He did mainly have Pardew's squad, but he's done far more with them than Pardew ever did, you can't fault that. Nobody can suggest he's not a decent manager, even if he comes across as an arse at times.
JJB
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He is a top manager and the reason we're doing so well has to be down to our fitness. It's unreal compared to this time last year.
Also found this:
Southampton 4-1 Birmingham City | Championship match report | Football | The Guardian
"A 14th successive home victory ensured Southampton's best start to a season in 103 years and if Adkins hopes to improve his salary he could make a robust case – as with Sir Alex Ferguson, his record of 2.2 points per game over the past 12 months is the best in any division."
phenomenal record.
Also found this:
Southampton 4-1 Birmingham City | Championship match report | Football | The Guardian
"A 14th successive home victory ensured Southampton's best start to a season in 103 years and if Adkins hopes to improve his salary he could make a robust case – as with Sir Alex Ferguson, his record of 2.2 points per game over the past 12 months is the best in any division."
phenomenal record.
He's a cock, but you cannot deny he's done a good job there.
They are very strong all over the pitch, and Lallana is just the best player in the division by a mile.
They'll be looking at automatics IMO and with the squad they have and the way they are capable of playing, they'll be disappointed with anything less.
They are very strong all over the pitch, and Lallana is just the best player in the division by a mile.
They'll be looking at automatics IMO and with the squad they have and the way they are capable of playing, they'll be disappointed with anything less.
Seagulls4life
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Credit where it's due. Still rather have Poyet though!
Largely Pardews squad, but regardless of that, it can't be denied he has moved them forward....
However, I do find him quite arrogant when interviewed.
Lallana is a fantastic player and IMO Lambert is the type of forward we need.
However, I do find him quite arrogant when interviewed.
Lallana is a fantastic player and IMO Lambert is the type of forward we need.
skipper734
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It's all down to Deano's coaching. Adkins is just the mouthpiece. 
Braders
Abi Fletchers Gimpboy
Indeed , and took alot of the Banter in good grace when we played Dagenham away last season.
otk
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Gus prefers to play attractive football though...
Skaville
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I didn't like him or them last season but that's history now, especially as I have them at 14-1 to go up!
chucky1973
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Said at the start of the season I fancied them to go up and so far I have seen nothing to change my mind, will be one of if not the the toughest away test for us this season, just amazed that they are still not filling the stadium...........for such a big club
BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Fair play,don't mind them up there,If it was Portsmouth it would be a different story.
ferring seagull
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Without question, fair play to him.
to be fair he's rarely stuck a foot wrong with Scunny and Southampton .... well except for the "keeping up" comment , which just fired up so = so really he hasn't stuck a foot wrong
Absolutely correct !
We should acknowledge that he has done a good job and, we should also remember that he and GP went through coaching together so let's not upset their relationship.
I believe that Soton will be there or thereabouts at the end of the season - nice if we can too.