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I purchased a 20gb Xbox 360 in Oct 06. I suffered one breakdown which happened out of warranty, but Microsoft repaired it for free (I said it looked like overheating probs so they must have happily processed it under the extended warranty scheme for the RROD probs). I have just taken it in and swapped it for one of the new 250gb slim models to benefit from the extra storage as 20gb was becoming a little too tight. The other, additional features on the PS3 (Bluray, iplayer and the like) were all slightly tempting, but I still think the Xbox is the superior gaming machine. I like the Dashboard and the Xbox Live system, which I'm quite happy to pay a token £40 per annum to benefit from. I personally prefer the controller on the Xbox360 as it feels more substantial compared to the rather lightweight and flimsy PS3 offering. I've seen several reviews of games which have been released on both systems which seem to suggest that the Xbox360 versions offer a smoother experience, both gameplay-wise and graphically. I know both systems attract their 'fanboys' and we're not all going to agree on the matter, but the Xbox360 remains the best GAMES console in my opinion. If you want a bluray player and all the other media gubbins, that might make you favour the PS3.

I always liked the idea of a Lambretta when I was too young to have one. Recently I had to decide how I was going to make the daily commute and I started seriously considering a motorbike or scooter. I decided against a bike because of all the additional kit needed and opted for a practical but fun new Yamaha. So now I've got one of these and I love it. I know it's not an old, original Italian model but I was after bullet-proof reliability and under-seat storage that will store a full face helmet and gloves.

What a tight arse fred.

nut roast

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Even if it was a reason like this there should have been a 'can be recalled' clause in the loan contract and he should have been brought straight back to do a job once Holmes wen on the long-term injured list.

So IYO why on earth was he sent out on loan?

You watch; Puncheon will be another player deemed 'not good enough' for Saints who goes on to put in perfectly acceptable performances for a club above us in the league structure. As others have said, it's ridiculous that the Saints management cannot get Puncheon back here to put in a couple of professional performances until a replacement can be found. We're short of players due to injuries and sending Puncheon out on loan.

i like the bit from the end of 24hour party people when tony sees God.

Christ! He scored a goal in a meaningless friendly. With him we will walk this league. I remember Skacel looking amazing on Youtube.

I don't think there was a full blown op as such. Adkins spoke of their being a couple of treatment options and that one had been used experimentally to see how he gets on. I'm guessing an op is the second, more major, option.

Ah .... the much maligned MkIV Golf GTI in 125bhp spec. Not quite the 2.0l 'monster' but still ****.

As long as Park Road Powerbikes keeps going I don't mind!

No you can't .... definitely not!

Put your money where your mouth is then and stop being a gob****e. £50 says Fonte won't follow Pardew. If he doesn't follow Pardew, you pay the money to charity and post proof on here. I'll do the same if Fonte does sign for Pardew. So, care to back up your claims or are you just another internet warrior?

There is absolutely no way Fonte will go anywhere with Pardew after what happened between the pair of them.

I think "not ****ing off your season ticket holders rules" also permit you from reducing things too much too often. My ticket has cost me about £18 a game and it needs to remain the most cost-effective way of buying a ticket to make it viable.

In a day of firsts, I agree with Semen DullDays. Chaplow, wide man and striker please.

It seems to me we've had more this season.

I thought the advance booking charge was £3 per transaction whereas the match day extra free was £2 per ticket.

You still miss the point! 1) I have no idea whether your allegations are correct because I can't be arsed to go back and look at them. Whether I'm old, young, fat, thin, drink tea or eat tofu doesn't bear any relevance to the discussion. 2) This too has bearing on the discussion. As it happens I have snapped up my own seats, but this is down to luck that they just so happened to be available, not because the club were helpful enough to hold them for 24hours for me. 3) So you agree with me anyway... I have no idea what you've been rambling on about then. Why shouldn't the club give ST holders 24 hours to claim their usual seats before all tickets go on sale? What possible disadvantages are to this happening?

You completely miss the point and make yourself look a bit of a berk by assuming things about people who sit in specific areas of the ground. The idea of what is and isn't a good view is subjective. Many ST holders obviously feel one view is better than another, hence why they choose to sit in a specific part of the ground. To dismiss their opinion on what is or isn't a good view is ignorant. As I said before, I've clearly showed that there are benefits for ST holders in being able to secure their own seat and I'm still waiting to hear how other people are disadvantaged by said facility. I can't see any reason why the club no longer do it.

It is not non-season ticket holders' place to criticise season ticket holders for wanting the privilege of being able to claim their own seat. It costs the club nothing to give season ticket holders a small amount of time (even 24 / 48hours) to claim their own seats before general sale. Some season ticket holders feel their are benefits for them in being able to do this. For instance, it is nice to be surrounded by the same people game upon game. I go with one mate and have quite enjoyed gradually also getting to know a couple of the other people around me. Having a brief natter with these familiar faces is part and parcel of going to SMS now. Equally, for ST holders who have purchased premium seats, there is some disadvantage at being forced to sit in other areas of the ground. In my opinion, my ST seats gives me the perfect view; I am slap bang on the halfway line and about three quarters of the way back. I cannot buy this view in the opposite area of the ground so I'm left with a battle on my hands as I desperately try to secure one of those premium seats. I've sat in other areas of the ground and the view isn't as good; I'm either facing across one end of the pitch and forever craning my neck, or I'm right an end so at a disadvantage when play is at the other end. Ultimately then, being able to secure my st seat gives me perks and doesn't cause anybody else a disadvantage, so why on earth shouldn't the club offer that option?

That fanzine hasn't been on sale for a while so I wondered if it had folded.

No, proven PL strikers just turned 30 definitely couldn't cut it in the 3rd Div.