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Bet they're not jealous of Eastleigh either..

Ta. I know they have Sky, but not all telly pubs have BT so worth a check. Have fun in Prague - only learnt too late I could have got a ticket. Now to make sure they'll be later rounds to go to..

Is this on the telly? Just noticed that it's a 6pm kick off which means if it's on I can nip down the pub, have a couple of pints of lime and soda and still make footie training.

Just ask yourself, "What would hypochondriac do?". Scary, isn't it?

The problem with Portsmouth online is that there are so many er... special people on there that it's difficult to pick up if and when sardonic humour raises its head.. So what do we make of the comment regarding the potential 'takeover':

Olomola 4

The first was given as an OG against their keeper.

I was just thinking there's a bit of quality in that line-up.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/08/checkatrade-trophy-crowds-fail-attract-1000 Let's hope we're one of the better crowds..

Hmm. a chance to go above Sparta then?

Thanks, I'll just have a scan down from here then, or can I use a read to justify a nice Barossa Shiraz? [Er.. not at this time of day.] Actually noted and agreed with your point about Puel's comments on Concentration and Intensity: perhaps trying to pace themselves over the season? I'm still waiting for JWP, Romeu or Davis to blast one in from distance (I'm assuming Tadic from short range..) to give teams something else to worry about, which was why Boufal's goal against Sunderland was so heartening. Oh well, it's a lovely day and I'm far more upset about the result yesterday of my women's team so I'll leave the depressives to it.

I've been out but heard the result. Is it safe yet, has Alpine vented and shown himself a twit again?

Yep, the last rainbow I caught was catch and release with a barbless hook. The one before that was very nice cooked in butter...

Just back home after staying the night in Southampton - no trains and there was no way I was going to watch and then celebrate that game without a drink or two... In my row we all predicted Tadic would miss that penalty, so maybe that's something we can easily change for next time - JWP or Austin. I thought JWP had the best game I can remember and really took on the responsibility of being in the starting line up. McQueen is improving with every game and so, amazingly is Romeu. Maya was a revelation (will we see Fonte again in this competition??), VVD enough said, for a third choice full back I'm glad we've got Martina but he does need a rest. Hojberg had a bad mid-game but seemed to pick up towards the end, he does win challenges you don't expect him to make. Austin appears to be getting fitter, and he's got immense strength and balance. JRod was certainly putting the effort in: whether game time will get him back to anything like he was before his injury is another matter. I'm busy now but later I shall be off to fantasise about who I'd like in the knock-out rounds!

I heard the locals asking for a Moretti before the game. I was going to follow them but then saw the sign saying it was alcohol free...

I think Martina lives in Chilworth but could ask my girlfriend exactly where. She doesn't follow football at all but politely intimated that she didn't think he was very bright..

Never been a morris dancer but I know a few. A simple bribe of real ale (in reasonably large quantities) should suffice..

Yep, I appreciate they've been busy, which is why stuffing one envelope with just the one name and address slip might have saved them some time as well as postage and printing. If we continue to do well they'll have to upgrade the office, but getting part-time staff shouldn't be a problem. Not much we can do about UEFA though...

Apropos of nothing really, but my Hapoel ticket came in the post this morning. As we're in control of our home tickets at least it seems a shame they couldn't send them all in one envelope, given that I purchased the package.

21,000 is more than they had at home to AC Milan when they were in the prem...

Thanks for the reply, Monk. With kids you can't even tell them to 'grow up'!

Ta. He should have no problems then.

I was chatting to an Interista on the airport bus at LGW who was going over to work in London for a short while. He wanted to go but was worried about getting home after the game. I explained the position of the ground but didn't have time to check up on my rail app. Told him to check but thought it wouldn't be a problem. When _is_ the last train to London?

How sad, hope it wasn't in my club over Havant way, although I've only had mild banter. What did you do, btw, I'd have been tempted to tell them they could sit the session out?

I forgot about this and managed to double-book myself; shame as I like to see the development of the kids. But I reckon I've spent enough on football in the last few weeks and am well over budget there! It's not just the ticket prices (which are fair enough for this) but all the other costs.