Fitzhugh Fella

I was referring to Cortese's ruthlessness ie I think he might have swung the axe if indeed RK was just intending to see out his contract and not renewing.

I honestly believe that if RK intended to stay beyond his 3 years then as with Pochetino positive contract talks would be near conclusion. Were Cortese still here I think RK would be given an ultimatum this summer. I hope the Board are already putting Plan B into operation and for me having Howe on our doorstep is a real opportunity that I hope is not lost due to Koeman's prevarication.

70% of yesterday's crowd never set foot in The Dell

So you think Chambers was "****e" for us? Talking of ****e you are full of it with a view like that

Your source is full of crap - I saw Pelle turn up about half an hour before ko

If only Tadic did that every game Good performance from him but he needs to do it week in week out

Those last 4 words will haunt you forever

You can say what you like about L Mac and certainly he is far from perfect but having spent Friday morning in his company and watching how he still cleverly works the media, appreciates the fans, praises the club, talks to the ex-players that he is one shrewd cookie. Canny, quick, articulate, pr savvy he had it all and used it to great effect. He's done a helluva lot for Saints, he can be an absolute bas**** when he wants to be but even now as he approaches his 80s he is still an asset and a worthy ambassador.

This is a great idea and can only help to spread the club's name around the world. Good Luck Trev and I hope the club give you support and publicity.

Got to be a sinister cover up probably involving the S Yorkshire police

I spent the morning with L Mac, Mel Blyth, Jim McCalliog and Hughie Fisher today co hosting the Julian Clegg show on Solent and I think this anniversary is going to be mega and well worth attending. Tommy Doc and the ref, Clive Thomas are attending and Mike Osman has really pushed the boat out. Think it will be great if the show this morning was anything to go by, everyone was on great form and I reckon this will be the last time. Enjoy the night.

Unlike you to "question" something?

I think many on here have a soft spot for "karma"

As his biggest critic I have been watching him closely the last few games and while I admit he is capable of playing that killer ball (better than any other player in our squad) he still frustrates the hell out of me with his over elaboration (especially inside the area). There is a good player deep within him but it is too inconsistently seen and I don't think he shows strong character. Koeman must agree to an extent because up until recently he rarely gave him the full 90 minutes.

A balanced and entirely accurate view

I wasn't at Highbury that day, I was listening to the world service on a radio in downtown Bombay but I was gutted and like you I thought the same today when I saw United's last minute winner. Karma

He has got very mixed up re Frddie Starr's presence in 1976. It was actually the League Cup Final in 1979 when he wangled his way onto the team bus, I have the photos! Surprised at Lawrie's mistake as he mentions it In his 'Diary of a Season' book.

This x 2

Sorry to disappoint OB but tis not me, I get on with L Mac just fine and recently shared a pot of tea with him at the Potters Heron amid much talk of old times. The man in question is none other than Dave Juson, a friend of Rupert Lowe's. Dave wrote something about LM in the programme that LM took understandable umbrage at and the two have been at loggerheads ever since. I attempted mediation but both men have strong opinions as can be seen by Lawrie's book and Dave's response. Incidentally Dave is no longer part of Hagiology- a shame, because he is an excellent writer and a dedicated researcher.

It won't be a surprise to many on here to find that I agree with you re Tadic. Very anonymous in the 2nd half and again in the first half tried to take an extra touch (as he always does) when a first time shot was required.

Not technically true. The war time article which David Bull and I have been compiling is exclusive to the programme. It probably is not your cup of tea but each article has taken many hours of research.

Yep but it wasn't quite that late

Yea I was there. Lowe opened the meeting reading out a letter from an anonymous fan saying what a good job he was doing. I spoke first and said that he was a divisive figure and he should go and then Chorley did his throwing silver coins act. LM then spoke up as did his wife and the whole thing got out of hand, it was an interesting hour to say the least.

Redknapp yes but Branfoot no. He was a crap manager agreed but a decent man out of his depth. Burley was a decent man but personal issues with the booze (you'll have to take my word for it) meant he lost the plot a bit and the players knew it. Recipe for disaster. Neither man was as duplicitous as Redknapp though.

Le Tissier's inability to be accommodated in the England set up comes to mind. Ramirez was the most skilful player in our squad but these days managers demand much more.