Tribute to Nigel Adkins - Southampton Hero

Tribute to and story of the man who brought Southampton up from the depths of League 1 to the Premier League in less than two years, infusing the team with the sort of determination, character and style that had been missing from the south coast for many years. Nigel's enthusiasm, hard work, optimism, belief and spirit will never be forgotten by Saints fans around the world. We wish him the very best for the future. He will be missed.
Note: While nearly all of us feel deeply shocked by the decision to dismiss Adkins in light of all he has achieved, this isn't the time to turn against the club, new manager or players. We must learn from what has happened to Chelsea at home this season in light of some fans' hatred of Benitez. The only way forward is to accept, move on and offer full support as we have done all season so that the club we love may continue to progress.

[@FMPlayer14]

He’s quickly becoming a legend in Hull now too :)

[@MrCardcollector96]

Nigel adkins a true legend to Southampton football club deserves to still be saints manager won't forget what he has done for us best manager ever

[@RockandRollMusic00]

I'm still ashamed of what my club heirarchy did to Nigel. He was a class act and after what he did for the club he deserved much better.

[@AaronCollom]

Can't like it enough. You are a legend Mr. Adkins!

[@saintsuzie]

Thanks for everything Nigel COYR

[@RacingAtHome]

Southampton will go up and up and up. Truer words have never been said.

[@eliwrathall6071]

RacingAtHome ffs

[@marlonayling-allen3895]

Adkins was a great, great asset to our football club and i would still love him to be manager. whether pochetino will do better we will never know. up Adkins!!!

[@merseydave1]

As he is from Birkenhead, he started as a player at Tranmere Rovers ... and now "he has come, back home" to Birkenhead as manage at Tranmere Rovers !.

[@davidmiller1215]

Nigel Been There Done It And He Will Do It At Rovers Just Needs Time And Bit Of Money Fully Believe He Will

[@martinm3533]

A true legend to our club. SFC TIL I DIE!!!!!

[@beolly187]

Thank you for composing this. Southampton fan in the US (Chicago) who came aboard during Koeman's first year when I started following the EPL. Got my Tadic jersey as soon as I fell in love with the team. I was aware of their history, but it was very nice to watch the footage of how they got back.

[@DNero13]

Amazing, never have anyone like him again, ONE NIGEL ADKINS

[@tonykeggin8906]

Nigel is great.

[@jb894]

i still miss him

[@mrcpriest4961]

Adkins is even more enthusiastic than Hassenhuttl

[@rtturkish1734]

Welcome to Charlton Nigel

[@ryanthorn5247]

we miss one our legends of mangers

[@minitrundle]

His note he left in the dressing room left a lump in my throat when reading. Simply the best manager the club has ever had, shame i can say the same about the chairmen...

[@freeroamer1968]

Legend, just watching this before leaving for the Everton game with a big lump in my throat. Going to chant Adkins name till i cant sing any more, its the least this great man deserves.

[@nu2orda]

5 days on!!! Still so shellshocked and cant understand Cortese, not sure I ever will!! Surely it should be upto the fans to decide on managerial ins and outs always has been as I remember "We want Branfoot out"!! etc etc, as for Nigel what a guy we will sorely miss you, your unswaying optimism and hard work.. WE LOVE YOU NIGEL WE DO! WE LOVE YOU NIGEL WE DO! WE LOVE YOU NIGEL WE DO! OH NIGEL WE LOVE YOU.... Thank you just aint enough... GUTTED you deserved the opportunity to take us up or down!

[@samhunt4796]

Bring him back

[@jezza651]

thank you nigel. thank you

[@JackHGaming1]

There's only one Nigel Adkins walking along singing song walking Nigel wonderland !!!!!!!!!

[@Jeffleo06]

Thank you NA. May the force be with you always

[@wireframebox]

A tear in the eye, thanks, Nigel!

[@JamieOWTS]

Thanks Nigel. Legend.

[@Conor-leahy]

absolute leend so much respect

[@Froudy1]

Sums up why I love Southampton football club

[@WhenSlickShoots]

What a video. What a man.

[@BlandySnorton]

Great video. I will never go back while Cortese is in charge. I don't want to be associated with a club that is run this way.

[@markyh213213]

Plaudits to the maker of this video. Adkins, you're an absolute legend for Southampton FC. You left on a complete high in my opinion, so in your words, be true to yourself and I look forward to witnessing your next managerial success story. Sadly our loss.

[@ProColourz]

Theres only one Nigel Adkins!

[@Flaxxseed]

i love you Nige :(

[@MrCharles11811]

I aint even a Southampton fan as they are my second fave english team ... but really saddened

[@jackwaite4320]

we r such a good side when we play as a team COYR

[@220274mark]

top manager

[@robertmay7331]

great video.

[@percy4979]

Mario Pinocchio has got his work cut out because it will take one hell of a manager to follow the ONE AND ONLY NIGEL ADKINS and the management will see that before this season is finished.

[@Conor-leahy]

*legend

[@meonrock]

We are Southampton, we are very ashamed !

[@sgtbash001]

He's not leaving Southampton, he's signing a new deal after his 18th birthday

[@Dollarx]

Dunno why he was sacked

[@spaceweed1025]

Welcome to Bramall Lane, Nigel - at last a decent club for you to manage ;)

[@TomTheSaintsGuy]

+spaceweed10 Sheffield United are my second side! Look after Nigel for us after what he did for Saints!

[@glen1555]

That aged well

[@ironbru24]

The Lark Ascending is a very odd choice of music.