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A few of us were wondering the same. Would like to go somewhere more central for beers initially, before heading to Wembley, as The Green Man is a bit sh*t. Does anyone know of anywhere the Saints fans might go beforehand?

The Chelsea fans seem delighted with this, as they think his back up, Emerson Palmieri is the better player.

I have 3 x Adult Tickets available for this game if anyone is interested, as we cant make the game now Happy to take £45 for the 3 (£15 each per ticket - we paid £20 each). I am based in Bournemouth if you want to collect, or I could drop in Andover as parents are there, or I could post them 'recorded delivery' when they arrive with me (club have said they should arrive tomorrow). Email me if interested: louis@see-digital.co.uk Cheers.

I feel the complete opposite.... I would rather we got to the FA Cup Final (maybe win it) and go down to be honest, and we do have a chance (a slim one) so I'd love us to go for it. I heard an Arsenal fan on the radio last night saying he's enjoyed these last few years of reaching cup finals (and winning a couple of them too), than he ever enjoyed 21 years of finishing Top 4 to qualify for Champs League. Personally I feel so disillusioned with Premier League Football at the minute, that the thought of a sunny day at Wembley and actually having something to cheer about is way more appealing. I was lucky enough to be at Anfield last year when (against all odds) we got to the EFL Cup Final, and wow what a feeling that was. We cant give up on the fairytale of another Cup Final, you just never know.

And he only started 5 games....

Again, I think JWP is probably one of the few that does care (a little)

I disagree, I would rather there was a positive feeling around the camp and some confidence, rather than a 'we are already doomed' attitude. Once it reaches that stage, teams seem to give up all hope and wait for the inevitable... like WBA it seems. JWP is not stupid (one of the few), they all know the reality and seriousness of our position I'm sure. But hopefully they do genuinely feel they can get out of it and put this season behind us.

I enjoyed that thanks, Jeremy is a friend of mine and I do always enjoy his coverage of Saints. He was 'outed' as a Saints fan on SUnday Supplement not long ago which was funny, as journo's do try and keep their allegiance under wraps if they can. I personally agree with the majority of his thoughts, especially how we've been spoilt these last 5 years, and forget too easily that where we are now is probably our true position, and what we all 'enjoyed' so often throughout the 90's and 00's! Who doesn't love a Great Escape?

Absolutely! Thats the coldest I have ever felt in my life! Wind, rain, sleet, no cover, no goals...

Apparently £5mil... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43174002

Not sure why we would want/need an App when we have a responsive website? Apps are useful for some businesses, but for us it would likely just replicate the website.

Shall we just forget all of the good work and progress that he's helped bring us over the last few years then? Its too easy to just blame one person, he didnt have the sole decision on the players we sold (because they wanted out) or the Managers that have left us (because they wanted out). Would he be the best thing ever if Poch or Koeman hadnt walked out on us and we were still Top 10? P.S Im not a happy clapper, and im certainly not happy with the current state of affairs! It just frustrates me when we decide to blame people (via guesswork) without knowing what really goes on behind the scenes. Maybe he is the only one who fought to keep these players when the rest of the board wanted to sell?

I dont think we even have any 'youthful talent' coming through anymore.... it was inevitable that our model (develop > sell) couldnt be sustained forever, it was always going to catch us up

Theo Walcott & Jack Wilshere Two players who could add flair and goals to our midfield/attack, and who will both be motivated to play games and get a World Cup place. Two talented players who were flying a few years back and very highly regarded, but have had a poor couple of seasons. We are often good at turning these sorts of players around (Crouch, Palmer, Romeu, etc) who have maybe struggled a bit at their previous club. And I think realistically we would appeal to them both, maybe with wages being the only stumbling block.

Apologies if thats the case, and there is inside info that the squad and football community believe he is a very poor coach. Personally I've not heard anybody speak badly of him or his ability, but I've heard many on here put 2 + 2 together because we've been crap for a couple of seasons now (since he joined us) - forgetting we've lost all of our best players in recent seasons

How do you know that then? I assume you're guessing/assuming!? How do you know we wouldnt be even worse without his coaching... oh you dont, you're just speculating.

Exactly this! And dont forget how cr@p Graziano Pelle and his goals were too...

All about opinions as they say, as I agree with you. I believe over a season we would perform better with Long and Boufal.

I'm not saying you are wrong as we definitely lack pace in the squad, but could Shane Long not play as part of a front 3? He gets beyond the defenders more often and seems to create/have more chances than Redmond, and his conversion rate (although poor) is surely better than Redmond's?

I'm not one for bashing our own players, but I completely agree. I just cannot see it with Redmond, I never feel confident he's going to score when he has a chance.

..... and in the scene with Le Tissier you can see Kevin Keegan in the background in the Rank Xerox kit!

BTW, thats not me saying 'anyone' could do better, it was my attempt at humour I think Les is doing a fine job, and has played his part in establishing us as a Top 10 Premier League team, which I would take every season.

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Sorry I wasn't directing that solely at you, yours was just the most recent post to quote However.... - You seem to think Les holds all of the power and thats simply not true. The owners/financial board decide what bids to accept (with some input from Les). - You say he lost the best manager in the league in Poch!? Again, how was that his fault? Im sorry, but look at Spurs now... Poch knew that the opportunity was bigger there and resigned from the club. - He got lucky with Koeman!? Did he really? Looks a shrewd appointment to me and a great judgement that he would fit well with Saints, as he hadnt been great in his last role. And FWIW I know of a few senior members of staff at the club who have all told me that Koeman fell out with most at the club. - You didnt say you 'expected' him to stay, but you clearly think VVD 'should' be staying and that Les is just "stripping the first team of star players and fan favourites every year purely to make dosh and weaken the team" - otherwise what exactly are you blaming Les for? The point Im trying to make is that the club is a lot bigger than Les Reed, there are people higher up the food chain who make the big financial decisions, trust me. The club are able to attract players of this calibre and potential, because we do allow them to use us as a stepping stone. Its a win-win as we get to use these great talents, get unbelievable league finishes (6th, 7th & 8th is superb for a club as small as us) and also reap the financial benefits when they move on. Its a bit cr*p I know, as we keep seeing our favourite players leave, but I cant see it changing. Spain have it with their Top 2 and we have it with our Top 6 or 7 - there is a pecking order. P.S I have a Mrs and kids at home, so I have no need to come here for an argument. I just wanted to point out that this is not Les Reed's fault, as easy as it his to blame him.

And im sorry but no Director of Football (or whatever Les is) in the world could keep a player of that class with those ambitions at a club like Saints for the long term. Its always going to be inevitable and a matter of 'when' they leave, with every superstar we grow/develop (unless we get investment the size of Man City one day).