Fitzhugh Fella

Unfortunate turn of phrase you have

And how many people who voted were actually at the game. I sometimes smile when I read people arguing on the "after match threads" about the quality of the performance when they weren't even at the game. St Landrew was at it the other day basing his opinions after listening to the game on the radio and actually contradicting someone who was there. Priceless.

Nick, that is simply not true. He gave the ball away in a terrible position in the 2nd half which darn well nearly ended in a goal for them - it was very slovenly. And what about that crossfield ball in front of his own area v Exeter last week? Everyone makes mistakes but when he does they are in bad positions. Not looking to be confrontational here, I would like him to be the real deal but he aint...not yet anyway!

Moonie alert Sorry couldn't help it!

Watched him very closely today. He did a couple of good things but he did more wrong things and I have to say he remains massively over-rated, I stand by my original opinion.

He did v Basingstoke

Well the takeover happened I suppose because the ownership swopped hands, but it was never a genuine one. Like I said I trusted my source - he was telling me it was all built on a bed of straw and he was 100% correct. Not smug just vindicating myslef against the doubters who believed what Pompey were releasing to the press. Just like now they just spout lies and gullible press like BBC South churn out the crap.

Having recently been on the wrong side of the press myself and having Daily Mail reporters on my doorstep I have come to the conclusion that most work to a pre-ordained agenda. When it suits them they will investigate but they are either being bribed with nice little sweeteners (in my world that is free lunches, flights etc), or they don't want to fall foul of the powerful Premiership who could pull the plug on their reporting rights etc. There are still some decent investigative journalism going on (the Guardian) but by and large Murdoch and the Mail have it all sewn up. Very depressing really.

Do we believe them? And I guess they could still owe Barclays money?

Oh ye of little faith!

Post 366 - my all time favourite and the title of the book when it comes out! Happy New Year, Hypo

Classic - post 338, how quickly one forgets.

Post 202 You were right aintforever - in fact 2 Arabs bought them but they were both potless! My source has yet to get it wrong btw. Like I say he is well-placed!

Quite possible the funniest of the early posts - this was nos 46. For the first time I went back to the beginning of this thread - t'would make a good book for a charity to do.

I am hearing from sources close to PFC that Barclays are bending over backwards re Pompey's overdraft because the Prem are putting pressure on them. The Prem's bank? Barclays of course! When you think they pulled the plug on Rupert for £4,000. If I was a Hull or Bolton fan I would be asking a lot of questions towards the PL right now

Oh I don't know. DESTROYED!

I see Roman A has wiped clear or waived the debt Chelsea owe to him.

That made me laugh - thanks.

Rare that I agree with you but I can tell a similar story. In the pub the other day we did a poll and oput of 20 asked at least half wanted to see Pompey's complete demise. And give or take the odd loon they were all middle class non-violent sorts.

I speak as someone who wouldn't care if you went out of business because that would finally establish my club as the biggest on the South Coast. I used to be ambivalent about Pompey. As a kid I even spent the odd afternoon at Fratton watching the likes of Hiron, Milkins, NcCann etc. Indeed my Dad used to cycle to Portsmouth just after the war from Southampton to watch the fine side you had then. However both of us have been turned by years and years of blind hatred that has emanated from down the M27 towards our club. It has been bitter and nasty and I simply can't be doing with it anymore. For me now Saints v Pompey is an intense a rivalry as Celtic v Rangers and I bet not many of those two team's supporters would cry over the other's demise. I do feel sorry for you, because you do seem to be a decent fan with a sense of humour - and no doubt there are others too - but I'm sorry I cannot conceal my glea at your predicament (just as I would expect Pompey fans laughed at us in the summer). Whilst however I would welcome your demise, I would at least give you the courtesy of not dancing on your grave. I would take my hat off and offer a silent prayer "there by the grace of God". Sorry but it would be hypocritical of me to say anything else. Perhaps we should have a poll Mods. Are you just happy to see Pompey in a lower position than Saints or do you want them to go completely out of business?

Nice one1

I wonder how plans for tonight's demo are going?

Just got back from getting mine - and they were doing steady business with 3 windows open and a continuous queue of about 20 people.

I am disappointed - around now I come on here for, my daily fix, a link to inform me of more Pompey gloom. And there isn't one.

If it wasn't for Pinnacle he could still be with us. Rather have him than Hammond.