Doctoroncall

Only a true blue would come out with "I know it's no excuse but the Inland revenue did very well out of our flirt with fame, yer they might loose out a bit at the end but over the last 7 years they've had plenty of cash out of us due to our gross overspending on wages. If we had been run well they wouldn't have got anywhere near as much!" or "Whilst I understand the pro-HMRC comments, it has to be remembered that the taxman was happy to keep the bill going upwards and did precious little about it until they woke and realised what a mess PFC were in. This has been going on for years and years, and PFC have not been making the payments. They really should have managed their debt a lot more proactively and not drawn up such a big debt. After all the banks tend to take action once they realise that the condition is only going to go worse."

none taken.

The academy concept has been around for ~12 years. Things in football in this country do not change quickly over time, or certainly not progressive. You only need to look at the FA for that. There have been 3 or 4 initiatives since the PL were set up to help with the development of young players, only the academy concept has been used which has had a negative impact at grassroot level which the FA are responsible for, the others have either been ignored or dragged down in the politics of having so many interested parties - clubs, PL, FL and FA.

What is being put in place at the club is NOT like what we had before. The academy has been completely restructured as has the reserve side, all under the development umbrella head by Les Reed. This is a continental approach where players will be coming through the various youth teams on a more regular basis to play in the first team. It's not to produce the odd player every so often. The bar is being raised to identify and produce players that go all the way to the first team, hence the focus of securing top coaches in the country.

The reserve league is in a bit of chaos: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/7880181/Premier-League-to-reshape-reserves-league-structure-as-clubs-vote-with-their-feet.html

Good luck, I hope she sorts it out and she is able to move to her new school ok. Something to remember is that electronic records are considered equivalant to paper records when access requires a password, unless it can be proved that can be bypassed. I thought in FB (I don't have an account) that you can set up groups so you can share certain information to those groups? Also, they get to hear it how she wants it to be told and be in control of the situation.

Typical, didn't do a proper job of killing him. Fatso out!

No, it would go to the npower league for distribution.

what app/website will be used to collect the bets and work out results?

What got me is after the first 15 minutes anyone could tell what the Dutch were up to, Webb should have had a quiet word with the Dutch captain about the aggressive tackles and getting a player set-off would not do them any favours. The Dutch brought it on themselves and by the time De Jong did his Karate stamp on Alonso, they couldn't have complained if he was sent off but Webb bottled it.

Great WC? You must have seen different games to the ones I saw. Awful WC, too much negative play, shoddy passing and a few dodgy pitches. New Zealand were the only unbeaten side in the WC, which just illustrates what happen at this WC - endeavour, negative tactics and organised teams may get good results but are a bore to watch.

Maybe the contract Saints have offer is subject to this medical condition, hence he's looking around. With KD not getting any younger a decent back up is required. Where did Forecast go on loan to last season btw?

Does it come with a whistle or flag?

My thoughts as well, he's taking up a place and not a good example of a footballer. Lincoln fans didn't rate him when he was on loan with them.

We're discussed that... you're obviously have'nt read through all 574 pages!

...and they are chipping away at that £15m transfer sales figure. It must be about £14.65m to go after this second sale.

... did I miss a smiley?

He had 6 months to impress Pardew here and he didn't do enough. An average player for league one, good going forward with plenty of pace but defensively lacking (positioning, tackling and concentration).

From my days of playing hockey, there are two sorts of 'plastic' pitch the base is on - sand or water. Water is far better as it doesn't shred the skin!

Nearly ran over Brucie when working at Wentworth. The older bugger had a bit more zip in him than I thought. Fortunately, the top of the golf buggy was up so he couldn't recognise me.

Thanks for that, most enjoyable while waiting for my flight to SF in the BA lounge! As a frequent traveller, it's always nice to travel on a reputable airline.

Top bloke for putting in his own cash like that. Glad he's back to see a promotion chasing season.

I wonder what sort of medical set up European (ie. continental) clubs have? It seems NC is more influenced on what these clubs are doing than Bristish ones so far in his remodelling of Saints. I don't understand all this NC bashing when not all the facts have been presented. I'm not saying there are critical points which the club seemed to have ignored (ST payment plan) in their lack of communication/dialog with the fans but some of the comments are over the top (sacking people FOR FUN AGAIN) and not based on fact. Let's not forget the club has tightened up on any leaks and any speculation could be half baked or ill-informed. To paraphrase NC: Various posters have been quick to voice their opinions, which they are entitled to do so of course. However, it must be remembered that running a major football club is a rather different matter from writing about doing so. Our fans and staff should be reassured that any decisions affecting Saints will be based on sound football and business thinking. Perhaps when all the facts are known we can then judge NC, but why string him up before then?

When the road gets dark And you can no longer see Just let my love throw a spark, baby Have a little faith in me When the tears you cry Are all you can believe Just give these loving arms a try, baby Have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me When your secret heart Cannot speak so *easily* Come here darlin' From a whisper start To have a little faith in me When your back's against the wall Just turn around, you will see I will catch ya, I will catch your fall Just have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me Have a little faith in me Well, I've been loving you for such a long, long time baby Expecting nothing in return Just for you to have a little faith in me You see time, time is our friend *for you and me* Cause for us there is no end All you gotta do is have a little faith in me I said I will hold you up, I will hold you up Your strength gives me enough So have a little faith in me Hey baby, oh, baby All ya gotta do is have a little faith in me All ya gotta do is have a little faith in me A little faith in me

He's the best a man could get so I'm waiting for a top side to sign him. Meanwhile, James has been on trial with Colchester.