John Boy Saint

I also think many faces in this team would do well in the Championship, but as has been said already first we need to get there, and increasingly we will come up against stubborn teams tactics set up to primarily stop us scoring heavily against them. Take Oldham last season when the play off dream finally came to an end, up to that point we had built up a head of steam, Oldham turned up with the sole intention not to be battered. That night was the first time in a long time that I had seen Saints throw the kitchen sink at a side (probably every kitchen sink in Hampshire), and we ended up being thwarted. We have the firepower and the ability, we just need to ensure we have the guile to make it and see who is good enough.

He was great in Brassed off, I also recall him playing a great roll alongside Frank Finlay based around (quite aptly) a Funeral Parlour business. Whoever he played he always made that character seem that he really was him. RIP Pete

I think the slower pace of the Premiership would allow him to flourish, add to this the fact that there are less meathead defenders he would do well: I would like to see him get there with us though, just as I would AoC.

Probably for the benefit of some of the numpties on here who might not have understood the way it was stated in the first instance. ..................and still don't. The reoccurring message is that they will not spend money for spendings sake.

My Missus had that This Morning omnibus on the other Sunday, and they had Ms Katona on going on about getting herself sorted out. I just told the wife to turn it off as it was all self inflicted, someone elses fault b s, and anyone who was entralled by it all was in need of serious help. That said if I could get stinking rich very quickly for doing something Vacuous, that the shallow masses bought into. I would not say no!!

Ah well wall to wall cloud in the morning guaranteed then.

Something with the last 2 games we start slowly and build, by oppression, to a point where the last 20 minutes today Saints play like they are teasing a kitten ( the opposition) with a piece of wool. Someone is going to be smashed to pieces by us before this season is out.

My only sticky encounter came not with a player but a past Goal keeping coach, nipped into the local off licence go asked how I thought Saints would do tomorrow at Villa by the Saints supporting owner, I replied "depends how much glue they put on Jonahs gloves" at which point he turns round and say do you know who this is? "nope". It was David Coles then Saints now skate goalie coach. He had a sneer, I stood my ground, told him a couple of Jonahs Faults 2 weeks later he stopped making them. So not that uncomfortable apart from at the beginning.

Heavy Snow forecast on Friday night in Hampshire:24" in and hour and a half Enjoyed today's game well played Saints. Always a pleasure to see us spank team without breaking much of a sweat.

Portsmouth City Council..................... With the strap line "investing in class!".

Jaidi for me......... The man is immense in stature and presence. He may not be the most mobile but it is chuffin miles to get round him. Rickie may have had the best game in ages but Jaidi goal topped a great performance.

Blimey there is pot of they hidden in the kitchen having the drinking munchies that it quite a tempting midnight snack. Back to the subject at hand: Pigs in blankets without doubt Too many roast spuds so you can eat them cold later Christmas Pud with one of those brandy laced creams (that my Dad adds to) Got to have money in too Without doubt Sprouts with Pannacetta and Chestnuts................. The active ingredient when blended with Turkey to ensure a gale warning is issued around about half 3 - 4 o'clock! Paarrrrrrrrp! Merry Christmas

Just heard on the Radio London that the congestion charge is suspended from tomorrow right the way through to the 4th Jan, when I swear that's what they just said......I thought that's very nice of Boris.

Where was Mike Reed to say "I have just taken a look at this cover, take a look at this cover! I am not playing this: sorry!". A week ago thus propelling them to number 1 by manufacturing a network ban.

Just hope we have a good Sloe season again like this last autumn, as for your tree plant a couple just incase you get one that does not fruit. We had 2 in our garden that were self setters both were fruitless.

I have to say that it is complete cobblers that this thread is still so high up in the posts list ( yes I know that I have not helped with this) so many folks have to pull their heads out of their backsides and give one of the most promising young English managers a chance. Some folks need reminding that Sir Alex was on his last chance and now Man U are a team we would all like Saints to emulate. We are in league one partly because of the revolving door policy with managers. Get off Adkins back

Get a long stick with a couple of bags tied to the end a brush it off!! ;-)

Bonanza is regularly on one of the Sky channels in the evenings, I often spot it while scanning through. My choice to come back: The Herbs Hectors House The Clangers

It's just no fun driving these days. Another speed camera to look out for, seems strange to see another new one when the Gatso ones appear to be being taken away, the most effective one does appear to be the Average Speed Cameras through roadworks, surprised they are not rolling more of those out: lots of them on A roads in Nottinghamshire.

Blimey that's a shocker at 64. Condolences to his family especially so close to Christmas. I only thought of him the other day as I followed a TWR Jaguar. Those Le Mans wins with Jaguar were very impressive as with Ross Brawn they formulated a strategy that had them going backwards down the field at the start of the race, but as everyone racing at Le Mans knows you can be the fastest car on the track but you have to be still running when the flag falls.

I think the way he fired The Brand highlighted the cobbler Lord Sugar knew he had dropped firing Liz. Stella gets my vote Sunday night. Just as an aside I thought Ms Brady looked very pleasing on the eye in the "Your Fired" show on BBC 2.

If it ain't snow a frozen pitch will probably scupper us, bit of shame if it does succumb to the weather. If it does survive they will be doing a roaring trade in Bovril!

I thought that he looked like a 1st team regular in the JPT final, he has always impressed when he is given a run out. My Daughter will be please he's back, bit upset when he was sent out on loan....................... No idea why?!

Do you think he goes home to his palatial abode after a busy day at Staplewood sits in a large imposing chair and strokes a white cat sat on his lap with a rye smile on his face?

If he is,that is a damn fine example of Hypermiling.