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Nigel Adkins - confirmed as permanent Tranmere manager (p52)

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  • Arsenetatters
    Arsenetatters Posts: 5,975
    Thomas is only making plans for Nigel
  • iainambler
    iainambler Posts: 963
    Phil said:
    Whether you feel Adkins is the right man (I don't) it's such a missed chance to give it to Jacko. Can see him managing at another club. Sincerely I hope I'm wrong on both counts btw. 
    I think JJ needs time to develop his management skills before taking on a team full time.

    If we are serious about getting to the Prem, JJ really doesn’t have the experience. He needs a tutor and mentor like Adkins to bring him along. 
  • FishCostaFortune
    FishCostaFortune Posts: 10,773
    edited March 2021
    Haven't read the whole thread, but smirking at the amount of people saying they were underwhelmed by Adkins, "but then I did some research".
    LOL. What are you, a fecking librarian?
    Like nobody was aware of Adkins career path, having lived in a bubble for the last 10+ years.
    I am reading those posts as "had an impulsive OTT negative reaction because I expected "the one", but having read the rest of this thread I feel a bit of a tit and changed my mind"  ;)
    Anyway, welcome Nigel, I am excited foe the first time for months and wish you all the best.
    Best wishes from a tit that changed his mind.  :)
    An attitude that is indicative of all that is wrong with the modern world, where people who actively make an effort to educate themselves and improve their knowledge are somehow looked down upon.
  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,232
    surprised he's on twitter. could be a big mistake knowing that like all clubs we have some right fuckwits on there. 

    Already explained why in an interview.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,605
    How much mileage can we get out of his name being Nigel?
    How about:

    'And even with a Nigel, we're f****** dynamite'
    I like that 👍🏼
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,315
    Haven't read the whole thread, but smirking at the amount of people saying they were underwhelmed by Adkins, "but then I did some research".
    LOL. What are you, a fecking librarian?
    Like nobody was aware of Adkins career path, having lived in a bubble for the last 10+ years.
    I am reading those posts as "had an impulsive OTT negative reaction because I expected "the one", but having read the rest of this thread I feel a bit of a tit and changed my mind"  ;)
    Anyway, welcome Nigel, I am excited foe the first time for months and wish you all the best.
    Best wishes from a tit that changed his mind.  :)
    An attitude that is indicative of all that is wrong with the modern world, where people who actively make an effort to educated themselves and improve their knowledge are somehow looked down upon.
    He didn't mean it like that
  • Theres a clue in my user name
  • paulfox
    paulfox Posts: 2,356
    Tutt-Tutt said:
    Not for me. Would have preferred Jacko as the no.1.

    Can I have £1 for every time he says "we are gonna work hard"?
    Did you get a £1 for every time bowyer said ‘ they gave me everything!!?🤣
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    MattF said:
    The Gaffer brought the average age of the squad down a bit! 😉
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  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,245
    Best of luck to him, very very different character to Lee Bowyer 

    He used to be a physio say he might even have some training up his sleeves that prevents 60% of the squad going down with muscle injuries for months at a time 

    He has always come across as a nice guy and is someone who I enjoy listening to speak about the game. He's definitely someone who embraces the newer methods and the 1% type gains whereas I think Lee was a bit more organic 


  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,232
    MattF said:
    Fuck, looks it's going to be a Pratley/Watson midfield.

    #ADKINSOUT
    Or he's telling them they won't be playing.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,605

    For those with a problem with his name ,I would hope the comments are tongue in cheek

    If not just grow up

    Alright Dad 🙄
  • While not the person I would have thought about,and after initial reservations I think this may prove to be a shrewd appointment. At the moment we have a lot of senior players who may respond more positively to the more measured approach that Adkins is likely to bring and, although unlikely, it might just get us into the playoffs. His record is pretty good and perhaps will give the team and indeed the whole club, an authority  that has been missing. Sensible to keep JJ although the comments made about the poor quality of coaching are valid.He was a goalkeeper so he could do some work with Amos.
    We are not a Premiership club so in all the circumstances a positive choice.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
    Five years ago would have been delighted.

    Now I have a slight doubt over what he's done since and does he still have it but his CV is very impressive, his teams play "good" football, he gets teams up and he develops young players so considering we are a league one side I think it's a very good appointment.  Keeping JJ is very good news too.

    Like any Charlton boss or player I only wish him the very best of luck.

    Now, when can he do a Bromley Addicks meeting @Tracey? : - )
    You're envious of all the promotes?  

     ;) 
  • Crusty54 said:
    MattF said:
    Fuck, looks it's going to be a Pratley/Watson midfield.

    #ADKINSOUT
    Or he's telling them they won't be playing.
    #ADKINSIN
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,315
    Theres a clue in my user name
    Cheers, Eda
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,518

    For those with a problem with his name ,I would hope the comments are tongue in cheek

    If not just grow up

    Alright Dad 🙄
    Oi, any more of that and it's straight to bed with no tea
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,255
    Pleased.  We’ve moved quickly, Nigel gets time to try and work his new manager bounce for a run at the play offs, and if we don’t make it he has 10 games and a summer to build a team he thinks can go up. 

    All up for the last 10 games now and hopefully the football will be more attractive to watch and we can give a good go of it 
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,291
    Crusty54 said:
    MattF said:
    Fuck, looks it's going to be a Pratley/Watson midfield.

    #ADKINSOUT
    Or he's telling them they won't be playing.
    #ADKINSIN
    #ADKINSSHAKEITALLABOUT ?
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  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    As I said previously, whoever TS appointed that's fine by me. I think Adkins, for now, is the right fit and we may, just may, have an opportunity to get promoted this season. However if its planning for the 21/22 to start the climb up the leagues then again Adkins is the right fit. I wish him and of course JJ all the very best.
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    Is the press conference on anywhere? SSN?
  • 3G
    3G Posts: 730
    Early thoughts = our Nigel is better than all of Palace's combined. 
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,605
    Theres a clue in my user name
    Alright Ash 😘
  • BFG94
    BFG94 Posts: 457
    Was hoping for Howe but I’m happy enough with Adkins. He has a proven track record and I’m ready to back him all the way, with a play-off spot top of the agenda. 
     Welcome aboard, Nigel. Can’t wait until we are back at The Valley and singing your name. 
    Delighted JJ is staying. 
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    I cant wait for Nigel ATkins to become the latest Callum HarriottS in Charlton mis pronounced folklore.
  • paulfox
    paulfox Posts: 2,356
    Yep, not disappointed or underwhelmed at all, I think it’s the sort of sensible appointment we need as a club. Good luck and welcome mr Adkins
  • CAFCDAZ
    CAFCDAZ Posts: 1,198
    I'm a fan of Nigel, i think he could be a decent appointment. I'd imagine he will add one or 2 to his backroom staff which i would actually want him to do, but i see this working out well for us, lets hope that's the case. His PPG is actually pretty decent also.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,315
    I cant wait for Nigel ATkins to become the latest Callum HarriottS in Charlton mis pronounced folklore.
    Nobody will ever surpass Igor Ventokele
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    Nigel Benn, Nigel Worthington, Nigel Mansell and Nigel Adkins.

    Some top Nigel's.

    Just as well we didn't go for Wally Downs.