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I'd just like to take a moment to remember the poster on the Newcastle forum, who said this about Ashley, only to find the new owners took him up on his post.

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Newcastle FC would like to strongly deny that two birds were killed. No two birds were even near the club that day, despite the video evidence. No two birds chatted on the phone to any Prince during their visit to the club, which didn't happen. It's been at least a few years since our last stoning. I'd like to think Saints wouldn't have manipulated the system in this way to get the game called off. I'd like to think we're better than that.

If he thumped it over the stand, a replacement ball would be provided quickly. By putting it just out, more time is taken retrieving the ball that's just gone out of play, and then getting it to the opponent player. It's a tactic that combines Ralph cunning, with the precision kicking we've come to expect from Saints goalkeepers. Or he might have sliced them...

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Danny Murphy decides to mix it up for the next Match of the Day.... Over on BBC2, Donald Pleasence saves Haddenfield, in Halloween 2021, only to find he's killed someone in a Covid mask.

>gasp!< Pilchards whispered that there was Chinese involvement to travelling supporters! Pass it...no hang on, that was last time... stupid game anyway...🙂

I changed my mind from the first time I saw it, when I thought FF had made a right ricket of it. It took a couple of replays for me on that one. 🙂

No we don't! 🙂 I'm in the it was a foul camp, but that FF didn't have the control over it, he should have. Super finish though.

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So, Steve Winwood's classic Valerie seems like a no brainer to me for Valery. 😀 Thanks MLG 🙂

Steve Winwood's Valerie seems a no brainer for Valery. Valerieeeeee, pass to me.... 🙂

Conte: You can lose your identity if you rotate to much. He had mentioned the 2 games in quick sucession and the choice between stivking with tired players or making large scale rotation. He doesn't seem to trust his squad depth to do the job. Contrast to the changes Ralph made and their intensity.

He just ranted at his defence for all 5 they conceded to Arsenal. The defence didn't seem too bothered with him either. Not a good place to be.

Perry Groves: I did a little fist pump when JWP scored. Because I was a Southampton player. Well, I put on a Southampton shirt. Even if I was a complete waste of money. 😀

I teally hope so too. He was someone I was really hoping would break through to be a regular. We've 2 good RBs in front of him, but perhaps his versatility can open up other options.

Ralph: Super aggressive, super intense in first half. Gave away too many fouls, perhaps. But couldn't have been more proud. Second half did look to keep shape and play out where they could, but this was harder as legs tired. Looking for recovery after the two games in quick succession.

Valery interview: Message at half time was to fight, concentrate and to use their bodies. All that important as some players were tired after West Ham and some hadn't had much game time. Loves playing in the premier league.

Uh oh.... 🙂

Seeing squad players do so well, was also a big plus. So often, so many changes results in a disjointed performance, with added rustiness and whatever personal baggage from some players who already have one boot towards the exit bring. Not with us, where we were better 11 vs 11 (12 including the ref), and really well drilled in the second half. Says a lot about the training and spirit in the camp.

Really pleased to see the team's hard work earn them a point. It would have been gutting to have conceded, and they thoroughly deserved something.

Alvin Martin: Bednarek is someone who leads from the front.

Whew! Well done Forster

Disallowed again!

Offside!