Scunthorpe fans are hoping to humble Manchester City's Roberto Mancini
• Glanford Park supporters rewriting an old chorus for City tie• Scunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins relies on an old callingNigel Adkins walks into the room, glances at the rain pelting against the window...
View ArticleSouthampton given permission to talk to Scunthorpe's Nigel Adkins
• Adkins has led team to two promotions in four seasons• Assistant Andy Crosby also expected to move southScunthorpe United have given their manager, Nigel Adkins, permission to speak to Southampton...
View ArticleIs the Southampton job the right one for Nigel Adkins? | Poll
Poll: Scunthorpe United have given Nigel Adkins permission to speak to Southampton about the vacant managerial post at St Mary's. But should the Championship manager step down to the Saints hot seat?
View ArticleNigel Adkins puts celebrations on hold but Southampton prepare to party |...
The former Scunthorpe manager will guarantee his third promotion from League One on Saturday but is desperate not to tempt fateIn conversation with Nigel Adkins, the same words crop up again and again:...
View ArticleSouthampton 4-1 Birmingham City | Championship match report
Statistically Nigel Adkins may be one of Southampton's most successful managers, and he could also turn out to be one of the most important. Success is relative, and Saints have a sufficiently gilded...
View ArticleNigel Adkins, player whisperer, has a winning therapy for Southampton
Former physiotherapist Nigel Adkins is on the verge of beating Bill Shankly's 40-year-old record for consecutive home victoriesNigel Adkins is the former physiotherapist who has done what Sir Alex...
View ArticleNigel Adkins hails Billy Sharp as Southampton stay in touch at the top
• Sharp scores on his Saints debut in 2-0 win over Burnley• Adkins praises strikers and strength of his squadNigel Adkins hailed his new signing Billy Sharp as Southampton beat Burnley 2-0 at St Mary's...
View ArticleSouthampton manager Nigel Adkins hails team after clinching promotion
• Victory over Coventry seals second automatic spot• 'We've achieved something special,' says AdkinsNigel Adkins praised his Southampton players for "achieving something special" after they secured...
View ArticleNigel Adkins has the vision and grounding for life in the top flight | Sachin...
Southampton manager is looking forward to playing high-tempo, possession-based football in the Premier LeagueNigel Adkins punched the air as Southampton rattled in their goals on a gloomy yet glorious...
View ArticlePremier League preview No13: Southampton | Kevin McCarra
Nigel Adkins's side will have to show even more of the resilience that was evident in the ChampionshipGuardian writers' predicted position: 20thLast season's position: PromotedOdds to win the league:...
View ArticleSouthampton spend big but hope youth policy will pay dividends | Sachin Nakrani
Nigel Adkins has splashed the cash, but Southampton believe their youth programme will make the outlay worthwhileFew people epitomise the success and appeal of Southampton's youth system quite like...
View ArticleKevin Mirallas is key to win over Southampton and Everton's heady rise
• David Moyes praises new Belgian signing and Nikica Jelavic • Pair give second-placed Everton 'greater scoring threat'Nigel Adkins identified Everton's left flank as his greatest problem, tailored...
View ArticleSouthampton's Nigel Adkins fears sack before the weekend
• Club hierarchy discussed manager's position on Tuesday• Saints lost eight of 10 Premier League games this seasonNigel Adkins is understood to be fearful that he will have lost his job before...
View ArticleThe back or sack dilemma for chairmen at Reading, Southampton and QPR
Brian McDermott, Nigel Adkins and Mark Hughes are all in a precarious position as the men with the power of hire and fire decide whether to stick or twistBrian McDermott was invited to the pub last...
View ArticleSouthampton's Nigel Adkins remains upbeat ahead of Swansea City match
• No need to talk about my position, says manager• Saints have picked up four points from opening 10 gamesNigel Adkins has spoken about the strength of his relationship with the Southampton executive...
View ArticleNigel Adkins predicts 'relegation dogfight' for Saints against Swansea
• Southampton manager says game is 'massively important'• Adkins looks to change routine ahead of visit of Welsh sideNigel Adkins has billed Southampton's fixture with Swansea City at St Mary's on...
View ArticleNigel Adkins confident both managers will survive QPR v Southampton
• 'I don't think the result will have any relevance whatsoever'• Saints vow not to curb attacking instincts in Saturday's gameNigel Adkins feels confident he will remain Southampton's manager even if...
View ArticleMark Hughes and Nigel Adkins go head to head in 'el sackico' | Paul Doyle
Queens Park Rangers and Southampton are at the bottom of the table and, having spent millions in the summer, their managers are under mounting pressureThis is not how it was supposed to be for Mark...
View ArticleSouthampton's attacking flair rewards the patience of Nigel Adkins
• Relief for Saints' manager after QPR's tame display• Adkins' side dominated QPR right from the startNigel Adkins has a plan and he is sticking to it. This performance showed why. It also showed why...
View ArticleSouthampton left-back Luke Shaw commits long-term future to club
• 17-year-old to sign five-year contract on turning 18 in July• Deal ends rumours of possible bid from ArsenalThe highly rated defender Luke Shaw has pledged his long-term future to Southampton and...
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