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You actually work? I just assumed you were a mad, retired old codger considering how much you go on about the subject. I do apologise for some of my assumptions..

I'm sure the truth is somewhere between those reasonable points and Gordon Mockles' lengthy fulminations. The recent pick up has obviously influenced decisions, and so it should. No point in getting a second choice now if we can get our first choice in the summer. I think after the summer window it'll be far clearer, as long as we don't have injuries and a downturn in the rest of the season. If we did go down Gao would get the muck from his milch cow full in the face, and no chance of selling. At least I think they've got the decision right not to sack Hassenhutl, but they also have to support him or risk losing yet another manager, but this time one we want to keep.

I didn't know where to highlight this, but if any of you need Hagiology Press's latest book, why not order it from here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jan/15/twitter-brings-1000-pounds-worth-of-orders-to-empty-bookshop Perhaps PFC need to emulate the use of social media.. Let the jokes commence..

Yeah, me too. Is it to show your tattoos or muscles? Mind you, at my age I've still got a nice warm compression top underneath and sports bra under that.. Don't think out sponsor would be too worried but then she's my very good friend. ;-)

Two locks and I went back to take my lights off.. :-)

Indeed! Now safely home..

I'm in a Portsmouth area Wetherspoons catching up with old friends. Let off a rather loud shout when I saw the final result. Having extra beer for luck and now I've got to cycle home..

Ah, I think that's answered the question I was about to type: "which way?".:-)

Techy problems I imagine, or someone forgot?

The cleaners sigh with relief..

0-0 at half time.

Nope, just came on here to say it has disappeared and no reason given, ho hum.

https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-01-06/live-premier-league-2-southampton-everton-under-23s

Nah, I'm thinking of the stewards, the cleaning staff and the local residents, railway station staff and a smidgeon of sympathy for the old bill.

The Guradian thinks so too: "Meanwhile, it is very strange not to see the Austrian on the three-man shortlist for December’s manager of the month. Southampton won four, drew one and lost two in that period, which has been transformative for the former relegation strugglers, who are now up to 12th." Hmm, I'll leave the typo in. :-)

Yah bastad bumping this thread, I thought he'd already published it! :-)

No, that was a tribe..

I took a bit of time to get home tonight: a later train following a pub visit. Then I see Mourinho's comments and just had to snigg er. The crowd chants were very apposite in retrospect: "F O Mourinho", and "You're just a s**t Pochettino". Spurs fans in the pub beforehand were much more friendly and gracious. Not sure they're too impressed with JM either.. PS: sydney_saint: hope your sister is well and playing footie again. ;-)

Happy with the point in the end. Disappointed, naturally, but I think the attitude of the crowd at the end was a good commentary on the performance. Positive, applause and no undercurrent of grumbling, and the players appreciated the support we'd given. They know that our home form hasn't been much to cheer at. I think some of the selection issues in the future will be who to bring on as impact subs. They've got only 3 days rest to the next game after just a day this time and I think it's been right to rest players. It's slightly unfair to be too hard on the starters Boufal (back from injury) and Adams (ran himself into the ground Boxing Day), but we had decent substitutions who made an impact. Perhaps Redmond needs resting, and how I'd like a right back with a decent cross..

Well, I've certainly never met any O'Bafemis in Co. Clare..

The atmosphere in the pre-match pub and the ground this Saturday should be a bit better!

What, 3 nil defeat you said..

No, somebody's already done the FFS..