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I thought trolls had to have at least a little credibility. Mind you, the 'happy clappers' reminds me of some ex-posters on here, so there's a very small possibility he isn't an Evertonian.

... and he's got his own ready made song! He bloomin' hates Pompey . We bloomin' hate Pompey...etc And so say all of us.

To be honest, I'd have said that on this board exactly the opposite was true: the ones acting superior tend to be prolific posters who tend to the negative and dismiss any positivity. I have no opinion on the latest players in the frame as I haven't even seen a highlights video, although I do prefer being optimistic in life. I _could_ have an opinion based on past SR form, but ultimately it's what we see on the pitch that counts, so I'm going to wait. A team is more than the sum of its parts (unless it's a Russell Martin team) so hopefully the additions will act as a catalyst for improvement.

I just assumed the OP was taking the piss, and I'm still not sure. AlexLaw is a bit of a snowflake so him posting lots of negativity, already, about Still can be taken with a pinch of salt. But if we laugh about the Rangers result tonight we'll be laughing with them (and Swansea) as the man is an utter charlatan and each of those clubs has suffered his monomaniacal inflexibility.

In the end it was worth wandering down the pub for a few pints but I wasn't sure about the decision after 25 minutes and some pretty poor passing, but Archer's finish was good and having Stewart there showing the physicality we've been missing was reassuring. The increased confidence in the second half was noticeable, a general sharpness and cutting out the silly mistakes. A hesitant Quarshie relaxed into the game, Matsuki brought movement as well as that gorgeous goal, and it was all wrapped up without the need for Robinson or Fernandes or er.. Bazunu etc.. It was good that the win came against rivals in the same division along with the minutes on the clock for some players, who all seemed fitter than last season. A solid game from McCarthy too, who will have given WS something to think about.

Some Goodens Gold and a pint of Deuchars IPA, I'll give you the link to my GoFundMe page later.. That should help the confidence no end, Stewart's physicality was a welcome change and... will we see more of Matsuki? Even the neutrals in the pub were impressed.

So do Norwich, if that's any consolation..

I'm wondering whether I can be arsed bothered to go down the pub and whether they'll put it on for me. I'll get banter from some of the locals but at least Portsmouth aren't still in the competition.. It's competing against Wolves v West Ham so I should be ok unless somebody wants to watch the Hammers for the schadenfreude.. Blow it, last of the lovely evenings so I'm going: if Saints win you can thank me later..

I know it's all by card and phone these days, but surely he's got a coin somewhere. Shall I Stay or Shall I Go...

Can anyone remind me if ABK has also finally and definitively gone as I can't see any mention here and I imagine the OS are probably too embarassed and certainly wouldn't want to thank him for his 'services'. Wasn't there a competition for the privilege of driving him to his new club?

Does nobody remember Lee Todd..?

In the pub somebody showed me the team.. Who is playing up top, I asked? Armstrong? We both made a face. I hope he now goes and shows us as all wrong!

I must admit that thought crossed my mind. I thought that about the Carillo purchase too, the other way!

The newly reopened Norwich castle looks interesting too.

Take her to The Standing Order pub, that'll be empty too..

Let's hope we come out smelling of roses..

Guys, I've taught English and one of the skills is knowing when to correct and when to let it slide. If I corrected all the mistakes on here I'd be giving you all lots of homework!

The same arguments on forums happen every year at every club, and although I pass by here for news, it's rarely enlightening and generally more heat than light. You do get news here earlier than on the OS, but I'm not sure it's worth the time or effort!

Did I help?😇

Yes, I'm entirely realistic but having little dreams like that alongside a little black humour helps us cope! Then we transfer in Spertsyan because "I so wanted to get promotion with such exciting young talent"...

I think the number of likes for SWLondon Saint shows that many of us think that Quarshie didn't have a good game and both the player and WS know it, but many of us think he will improve and, in particular, adapt to the increased pace of the game here. None of the CBs covered themselves with glory.. Robinson is setting a really good example for Dibling, and I hope they have a friendship that allows for some friendly competition. It would be great to see them both on song at the same time. It was good too to see the hard work of Fraser, who went missing last season. Talking of which; we know Aribo, Edozie and the mythical ABK want out, and so do we, but what's the situation with Smallbone?

Yep, they thought he was quite good.. Threaten her with Stoke away on a cold wet January Tuesday evening.. (it's actually on a January Saturday..).

Will Fraser and Welington provide some of the width? If so let's hope the crosses are low and hard and from the byline to give Armstong and his busy movement a chance. The good news is that I can watch this down the pub, the bad news is that I'll be without my sedative and calming pints due to a friendly KO at 3pm. Lime and soda it is then..

An amusing look at predictions from Max Rushden, who has West Ham relegated: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/16/manchester-city-top-west-ham-bottom-premier-league-predictions

Gawd, you sound like my late mother. I do apologise though, it just jumped out at me. The joke, that is. I'm off to the allotment now to do some more digging in the cool..