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EXPECT POSITIVE NIGEL TO BOUNCE BACK…

David Connolly
FORMER EFL STRIKER AND TALKSPORT PUNDIT

I WAS sad to see a former manager of mine lose his job this week with Nigel Adkins being sacked by Charlton Athletic.
The 3-2 defeat at home to Accrington Stanley on Tuesday was the final act in Adkins’ seven-month tenure which started with so much promise.
His record at League One level is outstanding and I was part of the Southampton side that he took over in League One and guided to the Premier League.
He had good players, which helped, and his managerial manner suited the side as the players were a good group who worked hard and wer...

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