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He used to look like Moyes does now: hangdog, depressed and resigned looking, no passion. I still shudder when I think of Lee Todd.

So you've played on the Sailing Centre pitches too? I never knew bird turds could be so big..

Went there in 1990 for the world cup. I'd wait for some more recent advice! Actually just remembered I crewed out of there in 2007, but I think the same still applies..:-) Some beautiful beaches, food and wine good (try the lamb and Cannonau and Monica di sardegna decent reds if you don't buy the cheapest) but August will be hot and busy.

I remember Speedie. Are you sure it wasn't the other way round?

Shouldn't that be a plural?

Well, I probably live the closest so shall I go and tell them? Was chatting to the barman in my sailing club yesterday. A Portsmouth supporter but a realistic one. He couldn't get a ticket for the game on Saturday, so we discussed the decrepit state of the ground, the reduced capacity and the cost of putting it right...

I live in a PO post code and didn't realise they were playing at home today. I rely on this thread for my news as the local paper is unbearable.

With the significant word there being "lease", and if you read the article, only for 30 years.

The only reason I can think of is his control-freakery: he wants to dictate how the pitch is mowed etc.. Will he spend any of his money on it, does he need a tax loss? Dunno, but I'm ready for the entertainment when it arrives..

Well, he's a professional. I doubt it'll be down The Guide Dog..

Sims and Slattery also having good games from the bits I've seen.

Tell him we're better informed here, with a far higher grasp of basic company accounts.

I know Tadic has been moaning about not getting 90 minutes, but today he did and thoroughly deserved them. He looked sharp, fast and motivated to add to his skill. Puel must be quietly satisfied that tadic has made himself so difficult to drop or substitute. In the after match interview I heard in the car Puel was also saying that he expects more from Redmond, and he is indeed beginning to get us onto the edge of our seats. Nobody had a bad game. I think JWP is also improving and for all his lack of pace he made the right run for his goal after the pass, and he did a lovely bending curved through ball in behind their defence in the first half which was delicious, and the sort Gabbiadini would be salivating over. We've got players to stretch other teams but it really would be nice to have a natural finisher in our team though, so lets hope for good news about injuries...

Exactly my thoughts, and never felt anxious when he was on the ball; he's definitely increased in confidence this year. But the physical side will come, I hope, as he matures. It's still the physical strikers he struggles against in the air.

From the pub...

You set 'em up Rallyboy, I'll deliver the punchlines...

I didn't want to mention that I was on the way to football training coz Turkish gives me grief.. :-) Park Community school has a not bad 4G pitch they could train on. Wouldn't clash with our timetable in the evening, and they might even be able to afford it, although I'd suggest to the school that they get payment in advance.

Some of that may be true, but why do you always pounce with such relish and delight on possible negative stories?

Yesterday evening I went past Havant and Waterlooville's ground and the floodlights were on. Next door is the old Southern Electric site which they've recently flattened. Combine the two and an ideal site: they could rename themselves Havant, Portsmouth and Waterlooville (going by strict alphabetical protocol, of course)..

Yes, I think his movement and anticipation is better although Olomola is certainly physically stronger. Will Seager go out on loan again: his curtailed spell certainly started well?

But, but, Steve, what about the Harbourdrome site??

Have they got listed building status? A blessing and a curse. They might be able to preserve a few metres of the timbered facade. I suppose any building site in a city has some value but it's in prime retail shed and workshop territory and not a posh flat location. Obviously worth more than the repair costs, mind..

Like it. As an English teacher I'm going to steal, rob, swipe, rip off, pinch, poach, borrow, and liberate that.

I think you should cut him some slacks. Gawd, I can see we're all bored waiting for the next game; how are we going to manage the summer? Endless transfer talk, no doubt.

Hmm, I wonder who they're playing? ;-) Good luck and hope your record continues.