In a world of social media and globalisation, every day seems to be a ‘National *insert thing here* Day’, and yesterday was no exception with it being ‘National Poetry Day.’
Remember when Nigel Adkins recited 'The Man in the Glass' poem in an interview?#SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/z2gLMTuZSO
— Classic Football Shirts (@classicshirts) October 3, 2019
You might think that something has obscure as poetry might have nothing to do with football let alone Southampton, yet that is where former manager Nigel Adkins comes in, who once concluded an interview with BBC Sport with a rendition of ‘The Man in the Glass’ by Dale Wimbrow.
With it being ‘National Poetry Day’, Southampton fans used the link between the occasion and their former manager to celebrate the day on social media.
Here is what some Saints fans had to say on Twitter…
My love for this man will never diminish #SaintsFC
— Brian Murphy (@spudgun68) October 3, 2019
@tedaram @Callum1304 my favourite interview from any recent manager!
— Jacob Giddings (@JakeGiddings) October 3, 2019
Iconic moment from an iconic man #SaintsFC https://t.co/jkutS9tJJh
— Saints Marching (@SaintsMarching_) October 3, 2019
Absolute top top man one of the best we’ve ever had at the helm of our club @TheNigelAdkins #saintsfc #alwaysasaint https://t.co/V7FBgzBh10
— Alan Hankin (@hanks12) October 3, 2019
Some Southampton fans, though, enjoyed it a bit too much…
legend
— The Midfield General (@m_fieldgeneral) October 3, 2019
Get on the bus!
— SJW (@sjw_saints) October 3, 2019
The end quote ‘Be true to yourself’ reminded me so much of @DAVlDBRENT
— Paul Oliver (@ollmeister) October 3, 2019
Still my favorite #SaintsFC manager (probably always will be) https://t.co/BrMAqgSFUQ
— Marlon (@marz194_2) October 3, 2019
Adkins is one of the most beloved managers in the history of Southampton FC after the former Scunthorpe United boss took the Saints from League One to the Premier League.