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Indeed: a getleman and the sort of player you'll only see once in a Preston Guild.

I'll bear that in mind! The whole route was more interesting than the A6 to Paris: came across from Mont Blanc/Nantua/B-en-B/Macon etc. Then it was "oh look, vineyards" and little villages called Pouilly and Sancerre and the like.. :-) A lot cheaper in tolls and petrol too. Somebody above has been casting aspersions on your opinions, but I'm sure you recommended Lovren!

Went past there Monday as I came back cross-country from the Alps (it's the one Nevers way I presume!), and I could even hear kids training in the ground by my motel further up the Loire, but you don't get the impression it's a football country. Silly impression, I know, but maybe it's the spread-out nature of the country and population, plus the various sport alternatives available. No doubt in the banlieus it's a bit different.

More stringent financial rules 'n all, as I understand...

I've played on the Farlington pitches; a bit prone to Be waterlogged. Actually, come to think of it, the same applies to Bartons Road: used to kickabout there when was a public park. So they should feel right at home in the mud..

I've read most of it and still confused.. Anyway, not long to wait before I get to see the mighty Magpies* play at FP, and I look forward to the return at York Road and a good excuse to visit me mum.. *[Maidenhead United]

Ta! Facts! Obviously interesting game but which game(s)...

What's happening ffs? Stuck up a mountain with only old mobile phone, reading this thread and not having a clue. Come on, more updates...

Hero to villain [© Rallyboy] in the space of a match...

Smug git!;-)

sod

I think they're talking about scraping the rent together for the Uni of Portsmouth ground they're using.

FA cup final this year? ;-)

This thread still has the capacity to make me chuckle, and even more negatively snig ger, although the stupid swear checker doesn't allow it. But GM's post hasn't been doubted and greeted with much surprise: all the questions were for elucidation. I think that says a lot about the situation, don't you think?

In a local pub in a village near Portsmouth and I think it's a 4 pint job.. Compliments for the first goal from a couple of pompey fans who went off to their match. No idea who they're playing.. Good football but id prefer a 2 goal margin. Early on in the game I had a moment of panic when I thought I should be at st marys: we looked like the home team and Sunderland come for a point...

After a boring first half the game suddenly got exciting..

What, back to the main board? Oh, ok..

Apologies if it's been discussed, I Haven't got time to read 15 pages, but my question is: Why now? Mid-season, during the transfer window. Is that significant? I'm well aware it's been brewing for a bit but I can't see Cortese resigning at the drop of a hat: it was obviously planned. Ar the Milan offers genuine, did he give a deadline for certain things to happen. Why not the end of the season? B****r.

Asking a question? He always gives me the impression that he thinks he knows everything..

Or possibly this ground; that way they could boast how many travelling fans they have _every_ week... http://www.pyramidpassion.co.uk/Havant_main_stand_front_copyright.jpg

To quote 'Pennies from Heaven': "Think of the pyramids.. NO, not the pyramids" Some of you may remember it...

Blue Square, You'll sooon be in The Blue Square You'll soon be in the Blue Square You all know the tune...

Yep, the last match of the season against MU could be interesting, but for different reasons than last time..

I was on the Brighton train and there were quite a few Pompey supporters on it: why do they all talk like the cast of East Enders and look like people you wouldn't want to meet on a dark night? Anyway, I thought of saying "At least Eastleigh will be a bit nearer next season" as I got off, but I use that train a fair bit and thought better of it...

Yes, that was a shame, and I was impressed how Davis had made up ground to support him. Gaston also drew a couple of fouls in dangerous positions with his touch and acceleration and is definitely playing better. Although Lambert and Rodrigues didn't sparkle Lambert still kept the ball well as usual and Rodriguez - in front of me in the second half I noticed made a number of runs into space on the left without getting the pass. Ultimately I'm just happy with the 3 points; they'll be other games to sparkle in where the opposition don't waste time from - as the kid sat behing me observed in surprise - "right from the start!".