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  1. The other thing is when he arrived we gave him (or did he ask for?) the number 7 shirt. Such a statement of intent, very brave of him to take it on but indicative of his new approach to football. You really do get the impression that we were a match made in heaven - he needed the discipline and training to go to the next level and we made each other's dreams come true. Serendipity is the word I think. I mean, we got that song going pretty quickly more in hope than belief and I'm sure a lot of us never expected the first verse to change a couple of seasons later. We're living in a world of massive and rapid change at the moment but to go from Rochdale on a miserable Tuesday night (we lost) to England in the time he did and at the age he was is just an utter fairytale.
  2. A complete player. Utterly lethal in front of goal but don't overlook his link up play and assists. For a striker he was pretty generous, but then when you know the man and see his statement it's exactly what you'd expect. The highlight reel shows he scored all sorts of goals and of the pens I think there's only one wear a goalie gets a piece of it. So much power. Easily my favourite time going to games - up there with the mid 80s teams and he was a huge part of it. Favourite goals? Against the skates in the FA Cup watching with the old man in the Northam front row, the years rolled away (from my Dad) and it was likely he was 20 again standing with the docker's choir at The Dell. Thing is he scored so many they all blur into one. First game back in the Prem was great but it was the getting there where he was truly vital. Those two late goals against Millwall were pivotal (bit like Forte against MK) and marked when I truly believed we'd get promoted. I've got a dent in my ceiling from when he scored against Scotland, that was probably the proudest I've ever been as a Saints fan. Ran on, first touch, boom, and against the Auld Enemy. Roy of the Rovers wouldn't run a storyline like that. Legend for all time, this generation's Le Tiss, Channon, Paine, Davies...
  3. Glad to see that the appeal is doing well. Greg's missus is one of my brother's best mates and he's just a genuinely nice bloke - definitely not a rock star (and the days of them making a decent living out of it are long gone). The world needs more Gregs, not less of 'em...
  4. Recently become a Dad and biggest change for me is that I'm more focused at work - suddenly a much bigger incentive to do well. Never been particularly ambitious, that has changed now. On the flipside I also worry a hell of a lot more (2016 hasn't helped). Nipper arrived on the Friday after the Brexit vote and that along with Trump has me worried for his future. If it was just me and the missus I think we'd have been far more "meh, whatever" about what 2016 has been like but now we're acutely worried about how we can keep him safe and ensure he grows up a tolerant, liberal, grounded citizen of the world.
  5. Given that Crewe had that amazing reputation under Dario Gradi for bringing on young players and we now have the same its only logical the press would look at us. Even though these are historical abuse allegations. Thing is, if you were a kid in the 80s you knew all this sort of stuff went on and either experienced it yourself or knew someone who did. Remember that some of these allegations relate to physical abuse and that was absolutely rife (corporal punishment wasn't abolished until '85 I think?). I won't mention the (Southampton) school but at the one I went to I remember boys being hit with hockey sticks (and hooked between the legs with them) and also "watched" going through the showers by PE teachers. Also caned with metal rulers (I had that done to me by a metalwork teacher - to be fair I had just lobbed a chisel at someone...). Whilst utterly wrong and no doubt damaging it was par for the course. As others have said safeguarding didn't really exist back then.
  6. If you want to stand, then blocks 42-44 from row AA and back will mean you don't get hassled by stewards. 42 is block closest to away fans (or block 2 in the Itchen). If you want to sit all game then anywhere else will be fine. Itchen Centre has the most expensive tickets but you can potentially get seats close to the team benches (depends on how many you need together).
  7. As with others I only get redirects on my iPad, no issues on Android phone or laptop (all Chrome bar the iPad) Occasionally on the laptop (Mac) something starts eating up resources (fan starts whirring, CPU goes through the roof, page becomes unresponsive. Only happens here
  8. Seem to recall Mrs Juanmi was quite a looker
  9. As a 70s kid in relatively white Southampton I really didn't see that he was black, and had no idea about his history of protest and religious beliefs. He was simply the coolest man alive. Slightly too young to remember the Rumble in the Jungle but I do remember watching him beat Spinks in 78.
  10. Top job. From personal experience the weight loss slowed down in the second year despite mileage and speed going up. Your legs will end up well toned but if you've got fat above the waist cycling doesn't seem to shift it.
  11. Saint137

    Jutland 100

    Interesting reading the history as I had family on battleships in the mid-20s. Prince of Wales & Hood I believe. Fortunately not on them for WW2! As with so much military history its shocking how basic cock-ups led to huge loss of life - magazine doors open, cordite stored in corridors. One of the Jutland VCs is for a Marine who ordered the magazine flooded shortly before a huge flash fire which would have meant the same fate as befell QE & Indefatigable - 1000+ lives saved with his dying breath.
  12. Changed position on the bike, amazing what a difference small changes can make. Saddle up at correct height based on the various guides and nudged forward slightly. Faster to work this morning than at any point in the last year and I know I'm putting more work in because my hamstrings ache. Also sorted out a slightly tweaky knee. This was a DIY fit based on online guides, although like the idea of getting a proper fit.
  13. Interesting for Man U: Forced to play between now & Cup Final: They'll field a weakened side as nothing to play for, as a FA Cup win guarantees Europe... ...unless that results in them being deducted points. If they have to play it after the Cup Final and they've won the Cup Final there is no advantage in finishing 5th and they'll already be on the beach. Can't see Bournemouth agreeing to it being played after Cup Final.
  14. Plenty of options for getting there: M3 or A33/M4 or even via Alton and across that way. Pretty much guaranteed to be in a big jam once a week on M3 though. Not something I would consider doing now but did Southampton > Reading daily for 5 years. You get used to the rat runs and knowing when to leave (even a few minutes can make a difference). I think you have to just accept you will be in traffic and relax otherwise the stress will kill you. Get a comfy car that's enjoyable to drive and as others have said use the rural roads north of Basingstoke/Hook. Hopefully the smart motorway upgrade will help.
  15. Thoroughly enjoyable watch that. Full-blooded derby the like of which we haven't seen for 20 years.
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