John Boy Saint

Just read this bit in the Echo link "Albert's back in and around the club. I think he's had an Achilles issue, which we're hopeful will be coming to a conclusion soon, and we can get him back on the grass." Made me think that he's either playing World Cup Hide and Seek - or the reporter slipped a random groundsman at the far edge of Staplewood a tenner through the fence in return for a juicy nugget of news.

Well those old enough to remember would say not. Saints strip a good few years ago was the traditional red and white stripes with Blue shorts. Back then fabric technology wasn't what it is today and as the season rolled through the shorts would get lighter and lighter with each wash, so it was decided to switch the shorts (or knickers as they were referred to on the programmes back then) to black as the dye held better. So you could say that the blue on that is a nod to the past, as for the gold text, Saints away colours were "old Gold" and black - bit like Wolves. Anyway I wouldn't want to see our badge changed, its unmistakable, its unique, and I think that it has withstood the test of time.

The attendance was pretty impressive too at 38,000 - there was quite a bit of excitement at getting to the final locally in North Hampshire.

I know - I knew I’d prime someone 😀

That is something he IS very good at. The League Cup Final he was giving Ibrahimovic a bit of chirp, which was entertaining to watch. Zlatans face was “you’ve got some minerals”.

Wow how about that! 3rd Clean sheet in 48 games apparently!

I am amazed, given how our defence seems to have more holes than Swiss cheese, that someone hasn’t taken us “to the f**king cleaners” - (to vaguely quote the opening of Life of Brian)

They should bag this up and sell it in the club shop - my Roses would love it and as for my Rhubarb, it would be spectacular!

Me too, flying toy gliders, ice cream, swings and things with a giggling little 4 year old character - priceless.

Far more joy on a grand tour of the village play parks with my 4 year old Grandson - thanks lad for giving me something better to do.

Why didn’t I just go to bed! I’ve been following the live text here in China where it’s now Sunday, Night

Golly gosh - out in the Far East with work, woke up to the Leicester 9-0, listened to the Chelsea cup final loss at last I go to bed with a cheeky last minute draw.

Likely to break a nail before kick off and get ruled out! 😳😜

That might well be the case, the amount we are paying him off might well be more than what other clubs are willing to pay him to get out of bed in the morning. Having seen some of the madcappery SR seem to apply to business, I could imagine his contract extension, having just gotten us promoted to the Premier League, upped his remuneration handsomely.

Glad we opted for the IPL

As an aside Fulham having fun in the sun against the bin dippers 3-1 ‘pool defence looking like ours every week.

The trapdoor looks to have been unlocked.

That was a great afternoon- his first attempt at playing the ball was a swing and a total miss to mass groaning in the ground - seconds later the redemption began. entertaining times

Woohoo - I’m off to get s**tfaced to celebrate

Blimey them girls on there will be catching a nasty chill 😳

Probably thinking it would be a walk in the park and only having to turn up.

If the league was upside down we'd be top!

.............always use to be a better informed level of article in Mayfair..............................................oh!

Good to see the wise words from “Our Nige” encouraged some of you to elevate your reading matter beyond Razzle! 🤪

It is a bit Catch 22 - Toon tip it for me as the bin dippers are more entitled knobs, most of whom have never been to Anfield.