suewhistle

What weighs on my mind is the sheer bloody stupidity. Did the manager or anyone at the club conduct a risk analysis and cost benefit analysis or was the idea so normalised in their minds that "everyone does it", which, apart from the EFL does seem to be the case. Did they assume points and a fine? There's plenty of people on here who will know that assuming is fatal to judgement making. The actual execution of the offence was also incompetent. How about some binoculars and telephoto lenses and a bit of subterfuge? Put on a hi-viz or carry some shears or something! As for the morality and seriousness of the cheating, it doesn't seem that Gibson was too worried about the offence to the extent of building a fence or growing a hedge. Nor does it seem to concern other leagues. Having only played at a level involving twice a week training do teams only practice secret stuff in the last 72 hours? What about 74 hours? Mind you, this goes back to the benefits, which seem pretty paltry. They've got a season of video to pore over and any change on the pitch needs a reaction. That's where Russell Martin was so crap, stuck in his rut of 'process'.. As said above, the players' opinions matter, and they can't be very pleased with their manager or the club.

I've had a few beers this afternoon in the shade of my apple tree, just come on here, don't know any of the details or even the actual score but so, so pleased! No bad language from me but an evil, evil laugh. Cheers all!

My first visit back to Saintsweb since the shitshow started. I couldn't face hearing any more about SR incompetence, and the utter stitch up that resulted. The sanctimonious press going on about football integrity was particularly naseous. I've got over not having a day out today, but the potential ramifications for next season make me feel sick. If Hull don't win today I'll feel even sicker.

So it would have depended on a result on Saturday, but potentially a fine of £180 million and four points, all for a bit of ill-judged and incompetent spying - bothin how it was done and its benefits. I'm not reading back now , but potentially no ticket refunds and a half empty stadium? Plus it will be unfair on Hull as they would have prepared to play us.

It's on the OS.. And whilst I'm here you failed in your spelling correction post to highlight moral. I feel better now..;-)

So I keep myself busy all day so that I can finish about 6 and then check up on the decision without letting it spoil the whole day. Without thoroughly reading all the posts it would appear I'm going to have a spoiled evening instead?

It could be a "rid me of this turbulent priest" scenario, but if it were "orchestrated" it all seems very amateurish, unless it's an advert for the capability of iphones?

I don't want to be anti-matter, think of the mess, but that's a lot of matter.

Was the bush burning?

Self righteous indignation?

Got mine: very smooth.

Position in the queue .. 2876..

What is Hull's usual attendance? Long way to come too. Anyway, let's hope Saints get away with a fine and a voluntary donation to Middlesborough Samaritans and CAMHS.

Allocation of 35,984 seems reasonable, and no doubt we'll have a few in the Club Wembley and posh seats. Even better is the concession for us old farts: where I sat for the FA cup game is £67 down to £33.50. [I appreciate 67 is expensive..].

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/hull-city-vs-southampton-playoff-final-2526 "4.30pm*" and right at the bottom of the page if you scroll through all the bumph "*subject to change"!