Lazlo78

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I'm really, really delighted with the return of the chuckle brothers

"no one signs like Gaston"...

3rd boy arrived just last month, so it's all very recent to me too. Amazing how much I had forgotten considering the older brothers are 5 and 3. I couldn't even remember how to hold a baby when the third arrived, but like the first two times it comes quite naturally... For the more adventurous parents, try looking at baby slings and baby hammocks. All of our children have slept exceptionally well in a hammock like this: It has the benefit of a more rounded shape that gives comfort for the baby while at the same time the baby is not in danger of developing a "favourite side" for sleeping which can result in a misshapen head (only if it is always the same side and for long periods of time - no worries! ). And when travelling in England we always get loads of comments for the baby slings, but given the appalling level of facilities for handicapped or prams/trolleys etc. in e.g. London, it really makes sense to carry the baby yourself. The strain is divided across back and shoulders while leaving the arms free. I've rarely tried myself as my wife insist on buying slings in brightly coloured cloth with flower patterns - it's a direct assault on my masculinity

Loads of good advice on here - the primary being the very sensible "don't listen to our advice, your baby is unique and you'll figure out what works for you". A little curiosity never harms, though, so respect for asking around! I did notice this one though: And I can't underline enough how true that is IMHO. Try as you might, any structure or routine before they are 6 months is likely to be very temporary. For instance, the babies do "appetite leaps" (monthly-ish) where their appetite improves a lot. To do that they'll seek breast feeding constantly to stimulate further milk production and this can result in some quite long days (and nights!) for the mother. However, nothing is wrong per se, and it will settle a day or two later, when milk production has been upped and the baby is yet again able to satisfy it's appetite As for sleeping in the same room or separate rooms it's very much up to yourselves. Some reports suggest that it's best that the baby is in the same room as the parents to avoid SIDS - something about sensing the parent's breathing. However, it is imperative that the baby get's is own blanket as it will simply get too hot if sleeping under the same blanket/duvet as the parents. Our kids all slept between our pillows when just coming home from the hospital, and then soon afterwards in a little bed next to ours. After a year or two they sleep in their own rooms with no problems. As for bottles it's another huge argument. Formula has it's consequences and some try to steer clear of it. Pure breastfeeding however leaves the father a little out of the loop and puts a huge strain on the mother. A solution could be a breast pump for the mother, which gives the father an opportunity to bottle feed with the mother's milk instead of formula. It's also really, really neat if the missus is wearing a little thin and needs an evening with her girlfriends - no problem, as long as there is milk for the baby in the fridge. We've been quite happy about this solution - it simply offers flexibility and more opportunity for the father to participate. Oh, and if you really want to be great partner, then see if you can make that extra effort. Dirty nappies could be shared 50/50, but having surplus energy to take an extra nappy when it's not your turn can be a real booster for the missus. Giving a bottle at night might give her those extra hours of sleep that will give her a good day (the stressful days harm milk production, so it is in the interest of the whole family to keep the mother as rested and relaxed as possible). Even though you feel worn down and really don't fancy burping the baby or changing that nappy, try to muster the energy. At some point (1 day, 1 week, 1 year, 10 years?) it'll wear out, but we might as well start out with the best of intentions I'll give it one year, and you'll be re-reading this thread chuckling at all the advice that turned out to have no relevance for your particular baby - mine included obviously

No, that's from Pompey's 2010 adminstration...

Not quite. A complicated share issue means that they still own their 70%, but Penarol and Saints now own 50% each!

I just remember someone on this thread announcing that he/she could only hear Ramirez' name as pronounced by The Kurgan

Listen at 1m05s: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/7941056/highlander_1986_kurgan_kills_ramirez/

So they could be testing his torso in Bologna while at the same time testing his legs at SUH? The wonders of science, I really can't keep up I really hope we'll have him sewn up today...

Lucy Pinder is doing the medical...

TBH, the greatest thing about Bendtner is that he is quite un-Danish. Considering his lack of succes on the pitch, he's got a baffling belief in himself, which is a good attribute for a striker IMHO. He really believes the hype about himself... But you would be hard pressed to find a less typical example of a Danish pro footballer than Bendtner

Two more players coming in: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/pompey-set-to-complete-double-swoop-1-4208618 Personally, I've numbed to this kind of news. Rules of this particular game changed some while back, so their little forays into the lower leagues market can no longer fill me with outrage. As long as they operate within their budget, I'd be interested in seeing what Appy can assemble on a monthly basis... Shame that those youth players their future hinges on is once again being used in a unscrupulous attempt to improve a begging situation. It's really no better than beggars hiding their legs and pretending to be crippled to evoke more sympathy and more money. And this time round I fail to see the purpose - if Appy indeed does work under a budget from Birch then it shouldn't matter what the FL has to say? I mean, either he can afford a given player under Birch's budget, or he can't...

Maybe it's me being daft, but that article is from January - that's last transfer window...

Just watched this video until 6:58 to check if it was Bates or Williams who was sold a dummy by Lambert: It was Bates... both Guly's goals were against Bates too...

As an aside, the Boro fans I chatted with last season, rate Williams higher than Matthew Bates - reckon he's their best player...

I just talked to my Boro supporting mate, who describes Williams as a genetical experiment. They tried to combine the physique of Robert Huth, the technique of David Luiz and the footballing brain of Joe Cole. Unfortunately the screwed up and ended with the physique of Joe Cole, the technique of Robert Huth and the footballing brain of David Luiz He's no better than what we already have, and wouldn't be able to oust Scott Hiley from the starting XI against Man U...

Really difficult subject. On principal, most will subscribe to the view that the players that won promotion should be given the chance at a higher level, and that bringing in too many new players will upset a succesful team balance. On the other hand, we'd probably also prefer to survive with a bunch of mercenaries (QPR style?) than going down with our Championship promotion side intact. So we have to strike a balance. Personally I subscribe too much to the first view and it pains me every time a player is pushed behind in the pecking order - Harding, Richardson, de Ridder, Chaplow, Hammond etc. - maybe even Lambert They've all been part of something unique in the history of SFC and it feels wrong to see them left behind by bringing in new stars. The players are probably more level-headed about this. They know their level, they know the ambition of the club, they still get their wages, they are part of a squad and hopefully an intensive training setup, they are generally liked by the supporters. So in short, even though it may pain me, bringing in quality players to push the club forwards is the right way...

I'm convinced that we have only seen a few glimpses of de Ridder at his best. However, it seems that the way this club has generally improved it's standards (due to promotions), we may never be able to give him the playing time and patience that could help him regain his confidence. If true, we should sell him and not be surprised if he's suddenly quite good for someone else. However, it would be interesting to see if this new 4-3-3 would actually fit him much better than a 4-4-2 - he might still be a specialist who fits very well in the 4-3-3 and features as an impact player.

Welcome aboard the bus Mr. Mayuka!

Were the Saints goals in the same bracket as the goals from City Ground? http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/nottingham-forest-1-wigan-4/

Cox's too! And the first goal showed amazing unity between Pompey and Saints: Harding allowed the cross and Halford allowed the header

For leagues above conference, I made this list last season of former youth/academy players - hasn't been updated though http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?31876-SFC-Youth-Academy-currently-active-professional-players

You met him during a book signing session?

To quote good old Suicidal Tendencies: "...like an itch you can’t scratch, like an itch in the brain, but when you finally figure out a way to scratch it, it just itches more..."