Tony Adams sacked

robfosters · 08-02-2009, 11:02 PM

Feel sorry for him. Took over an absolute mess and looked like he was making some improvement.

**Steven** · 08-02-2009, 11:05 PM

Maybe, maybe not. Latest in a growing list of ex-players who found the game from player to management too much

IAN P · 08-02-2009, 11:15 PM

Just a matter of time for Southgate as well.No matter how well he gets on with Gibson he's gotta go.

ed_mcl · 09-02-2009, 12:17 AM

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Just a matter of time for Southgate as well.No matter how well he gets on with Gibson he's gotta go.

I don't see it happening. People have been claiming Southgate's "next" since he took the job and he's still here. Southgate won't walk away at the moment and I really can't see Gibson sacking him at this stage in the season, really what would that achieve? 1. It would cost the club a hell of a lot of money they simply haven't got and; 2. It's a big risk pinning hopes on someone to come and guide the club out of this run of poor form, there's no guarantee it would work though.

If we get relegated, we get relegated and I'd hope Southgate would do the honourable thing and resign as I don't see him as the man to be able to challenge for promotion.

Ian J · 09-02-2009, 7:49 AM

Do Portsmouth still have financial problems as a little bird told me that they were using a revolving finance facility from a compay that went bust a couple of months ago

JohnG · 09-02-2009, 8:08 AM

Adams was never going to be the right man for the job given his previous managerial record, and the state the club was in at the time.

*RMCF* · 09-02-2009, 9:01 AM

My own thoughts on the 2 fellas:

1) Adams - a halfwit.

2) Southgate - a halfwit.

But knowing the football world, Adams will probably have a new job by next Monday

lostinspace · 09-02-2009, 9:33 AM

Can't feel sorry for a guy who loses his job and no doubt will get a payoff real workers can only dream about.
With his record he can easily get a job in the city

**mabo** · 09-02-2009, 12:16 PM

It was always likely to happen. I don't understand the current trend for ex players to jump in too soon to Premiership management. I'd far rather see them spend a good few years in lower divisions getting to know how to manage before diving in at the deep end.

Decadence · 09-02-2009, 12:18 PM

Poor manager, nice person. He should have not accepted the job when Redknapp left and remained as a coach.

Chrisoldinho · 09-02-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RMCF

My own thoughts on the 2 fellas:

1) Adams - a halfwit.

2) Southgate - a halfwit.

But knowing the football world, Adams will probably have a new job by next Monday

On what grounds are they halfwit's?

Adams took over a side playing the best it could under a great manager. Unfortunately this was always going to happen and you could see the writing on the wall. I don't blame Adams, but prehaps he was given too much pressure? He would of been better working his way up the leagues.

Southgate - Overall he's done a good job. He's got some good players and the arguably the most supportive chairman in the league. Yes it's unlikely he will win the league but if he can motivate his players and give them confidence they are capable of a top 10 finish. Unfortunately they don't seem to have the balance quite right at the moment.

Dony · 09-02-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mabo

It was always likely to happen. I don't understand the current trend for ex players to jump in too soon to Premiership management. I'd far rather see them spend a good few years in lower divisions getting to know how to manage before diving in at the deep end.

There is only one manager that I can think of who built his career like that, and it's Martin O'Neill. I've followed his career from Wycombe, Leicester, Celtic and now Villa.

The thing that sets O'Neill apart from the rest is that he will only take a job on his terms, and if he feels that he can work within the structure of the club. When he was being mooted for the Tottenham job a while back, there wasn't a hope that he would take it because of the boardroom setup at Spurs, nor would he take the Liverpool job while Rick Parry is there.

Other's, like Tony Adams, can't believe their luck when offered a huge contract and jump in both feet first. No doubt Adams will be in the frame for the next managerial job that comes along, and if offered it, he'll be back on the merry go round again.

**mabo** · 09-02-2009, 1:02 PM

True, i thought Ince was going to conitnue learning given that he was doing well at the lower league level but unfortunately he followed the pack and jumped at a chance in the Prem before he was ready and under the wrong circumstances. Pity really.

JohnG · 09-02-2009, 2:16 PM

Adams has already tried and failed at the lower level so should not have even been in the frame for this job.

**mabo** · 09-02-2009, 2:29 PM

I hope the list of possible candidates being bandied about is wrong - Grant, Curbishley and Ericsson. They've gone from a loud motivator to a quiet, timid man - an even quieter replacement seems ludicrous imo.

**Hillskill** · 09-02-2009, 2:52 PM

Avram Grant has got to be a nailed on certainty for the vacancy. As for Adams, I agree with the general consensus. He showed he has no stomach for a fight during his stint at Wycombe.

Steve N · 09-02-2009, 3:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RMCF

..... knowing the football world, Adams will probably have a new job by next Monday

Not likely at top level though.
Wouldn't be surprised if Harry threw him a bone as part of his backroom staff.

robfosters · 09-02-2009, 4:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillskill

Avram Grant has got to be a nailed on certainty for the vacancy. As for Adams, I agree with the general consensus. He showed he has no stomach for a fight during his stint at Wycombe.

Not any more. certain little number available over at stamford bridge.

**Steven** · 09-02-2009, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mabo

It was always likely to happen. I don't understand the current trend for ex players to jump in too soon to Premiership management. I'd far rather see them spend a good few years in lower divisions getting to know how to manage before diving in at the deep end.

Exactly. It is no coincidence that the top managers in the Premiership started life as managers for lower league sides and/or a coaching/assistant manager job for a good few years

Scolari notwithstanding

Keane, Ince and Adams. Might as well add Southgate. Why chairmen think a good playing career makes for a good management career is strange and we must surely be getting to the point where this fad is over

Adams failed at Wycombe. I can only presume it was because of his reported meagre wages that Adams was promoted when Harry jumped ship

Marc · 10-02-2009, 11:06 PM

Looks like Pompey are trying to get Sven as their next manager. Can't see him going for it to be honest, not with the asset stripping going on there, the chairman looks as if he's cashing in on the players now and then he'll just sell the club from the championship next season.