Fitzhugh Fella

Cortese has had more than 48 hours to give his side of events but hasn't. So that is now my fault because I dared to criticise?

Sorry you have lost me. I have just got back from the match. The only view I have is I think it wrong for the club to "ban" the Echo because it did not "conform" to their way of thinking. NC is acting like a spoilt prima donna. Sorry I realise to criticise Saints on this forum is not acceptable to some. I am totally puzzled why you should be puzzled.

Agree 100%

I think Nick G needs to get out a bit more.

I find it strange that people come on here and say "I don't care". Why not say nothing Nick? You do come across as the sort of subservient person that will have nothing said against your club....whatever. I have given this a lot of thought today, I am no supporter of the Echo and I don't like Murray one little bit. However I think Cortese to be completely out of order on this issue. To deny the Echo the right to report on Saints (even though their reportage is crap) is undemocratic, and an insult to all those who can't get to matches and rely on the local newspaper. Cortese is being the pompous ass. But NickG you can keep on wiping his arse.

I had to laugh at the Echo statement that said "the ban won't effect our coverage". Does that mean then that the guy who does the write-ups of the games doesn't actually go to the matches? That would explain a few things. This isn't about Staplewood. It's a power struggle between 2 egos. I heard the relationship was not too good a couple of months ago when we were discussing with the club what book to bring out next year.

Can you just say this again - it's like music to my ears!

It is very interesting seeing all these plans. I am not one to get too excited by Saintly matters either off or on the pitch but I am really pleased to hear of the club's plans. For me this shows Liebherr and Cortese are taking things very seriously and are in it for the long term which is excellent news. It is very easy to be left behind which is why looking at what clubs like Stoke are doing is an indication of how much we have to keep abreast. There is no doubt we have a Premiership stadium but Staplewood, although regarded as a Prem facility 5 or 6 years ago has already slipped behind because of our recent financial difficulties. Having a good training environment is very persuasive argument when signing players. This news is as important as a big signing for me - lets hope the New Forest council don't start playing jobsworth games.

I've suddenly thought. This thread would make a cracking book and the beauty is.... it is already written. Now for a title. "Sheikh Rattle and Roll" "The cheque's in the post" "We bought the Cup but it destroyed us" "Storrie time" "Harry's game" "Portsmouth FC's role in the middle-east conflict" "Gun-running made simple for footballers" "how to buy and sell a footie club in 3 weeks" "how to keep your staff on their toes by not paying them"

going to take "an ambassadorial role at Fratton Park", I see. The mind boggles.

You are not related to the Attenboroughs are you?

Connolly for me because he looks sheer class in this Division. Having said that, Lambert would be second because he does score goals. And he has more to his game than I first realised. Jaidi third. I know he has his mobility limitations but he can be massive. Fourth Lallana - When he get's a bit less frustrating and slightly more consistent then no reason why he can't take over from Connolly.

LOL

Cork didn't look much like a £2m player on the televised game this afternoon v S****horpe - more impressed with Cranie.

If Joensuu is correct in his analysis (and he appears to have done some homework) then if I was Storrie I wouldn't bother coming back. I don't think Storrie will be in the director's box again.

Just when things look really dodgy Storrie is off on his hols. He looked distinctly uncomfortable yesterday when those two clowns next him tried to join in with the chanting and clapping.

Sometimes they were amusing but more often than not he was trying to be too clever. Pardew actually appears to enjoy talking and explaining.

I've said before but what I like most is the way he talks. I can't remember when we last had a manager who makes so much sense when he opens his mouth. After Strachan's smart arse one liners and Burley's mumblings hearing AP's verdicts on things is very refreshing. The guy can communicate and that's part of the battle.

Is he injured, not even on the bench today?

Peter Storrie quoted yesterday talking about the new owner(s). "It is a difficult market in the financial world at the moment. They took the club over with little or no due diligence because of the situation with Sulaiman". So the new owner is a "they" which is news to me and "they" bought the club with "little or no due diligence". Christ they must still be in shock!

Does anyone know if the the new owner passed the fit and proper owner tests laid down by the Prem?

Non sensible answer - presides?

Good shout. One thing is for certain you cannot believe a word that emerges from Farton these days.

They are becoming an embarrassment to the Premiership with this monthly wages farce going on. I reckon the new owners are willing administration. It can old be days away, surely.

Sounds good. He means Markus presumably. No point having money in the bank while watching 3rd Div football.