Lots of Southampton fans have flocked to thank former boss Nigel Adkins for the amazing memories of 2012.
The former Saints boss led us from League One to the Premier League in successive seasons after it looked like we had been banished to third-tier English football for years to come.
Our 4-0 victory against Coventry City in 2012 sparked mass celebrations from players to fans, which Adkins recognised as Tuesday marked the eighth anniversary.
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Adkins took to Twitter and said that his players were a “special group of people” and it is a “team to be proud of”.
Because of this, supporters hailed Adkins on social media and spoke of their fondest memories of the former boss. One fan said that he was an “epic captain of our ship”, while another said that he deserves the “freedom of the city”, which many would not argue against on the South Coast.
Your a legend Nigel x
— Con (@connorjones1999) April 28, 2020
You done that Nigel we thank you dearly 🤙🏻
— Zak rivers (@riverszak) April 28, 2020
you were a epic captain of our ship sir
— Nick Biddlecombe (@BIDDS83) April 28, 2020
You deserve so much credit for getting us there! We miss you here Nigel- forever a Saint
— Alex Watson (@floweringsnows) April 28, 2020
You were a good manager for us. I’d have you back tomorrow. Top bloke too
— Flashing Blade (@FlashingB) April 28, 2020
An inspiring manager, fantastic team. Who bought us all together. What a journey we all went on. Wouldn’t of missed it. Always a 😇. #keepsmiling #togetherasone
— Dominica (Nicky)King (@footiechick68) April 29, 2020
A special manager, always in our hearts at Southampton.
— Tyke Paul (@paul_tyke) April 28, 2020
Give Nigel freedom of the city if not done already – our saviour and my favourite manager
— Graham Dance (@gmdsaints) April 29, 2020
