AK

Hard to disagree with that, but I still think he needs to improve his strength/aerial ability. We were discussing against Hull whether he could play alongside Romeu in centre midfield,he's so technically accomplished and a great reader of the game. Some similarities to Morgan ,maybe.

There is plenty of reasonable debate to be had about Puel- personally I'm in the undecided camp-but what a load of nonsense. Those players were replaced with the exception of Virgil.I know it's true because it was stated here endlessly last August/September.

Very good away performance- so does that mean our players aren't on the beach as everyone said last week? Still not 100% convinced but it's only fair to review after we've played the next 4. Puel has to show he can make things happen at home as well as grind out away draws. This chap enjoyed it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760509

Well in that case does that mean Puel and Silva are about the same ?

So you agree they were better.

Not that I particularly want Silva but following your logic where does that put Puel, the guy that couldn't even beat the team that lost to the worst team in the league etc

Thanks for this -good news. Enjoy an update whilst you can folks before its lost in the plethora of idiotic posts by the usual suspects.

Spot on as usual Pal-You carry on belligerently making the wrong assumptions. the FA suggested Mings could face an increased ban for his offence. An FA statement said: "The FA has submitted a claim that the standard punishment that would otherwise apply for the misconduct committed by the Bournemouth defender is 'clearly insufficient'." http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39182905 This is obviously completely contradictory to your statement that they both would have received the same punishment if they had entered the same plea.

That's not correct, Mings was not given an extra two game ban for pleading not guilty or whatever the terminology is. The FA Stated before hearing his plea that the three game ban would be insufficient punishment if found guilty. The additional ban some times used for frivolous appeals was not used in this instance.

That's how I understand it, it will be illegal in the UK for any ISP to allow the streaming. As others have said is remarkable its taken this long. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/10795317/premier-league-granted-court-order-to-stop-streaming-of-games

My guess is that VVD broke a metatarsal and the info coming out does fit that theory. Not quite sure why Saints are being so secretive about it. Interesting to note Man City's reaction to Jesus' injury very open and frank about it.

Oh ok ,didn't spot anyone saying that, didn't realise there aren't any QF replays in FA Cup.

The Man City game works out quite nicely for me as I've booked corporate for that game, but its a pain for The Bournemouth match. We are waiting for dates for United and Arsenal at home. Could either of those be the proposed FA Cup replay night, if not required ?

Looks like the home matches on 1st April v Bournemouth and 15th April v City have been moved to 5.30pm kick offs. Apologies if this is posted elsewhere but I had not noticed it anywhere . http://www.football365.com/news/sky-bt-announce-latest-fixtures-schedule-changes

Yes but I know due to the size of group and mix of ages plus my general reluctance to leave we'll end up staying in Wembley.

We will be in Wembley, getting a private coach up that a mate has organised so just have to make do with a massive queue for overpriced pints of carlsberg in a plastic container! Mind you I quite like the hassle free option of getting there early it's swings and roundabouts I guesss.

These were flags as in stadium flags not the car ones don't know the size but I'd guess a a couple of feet square so I guess the pole could be 2-3 foot. Not a massive issue I know but if anyone else has ordered online and is expecting a delivery just check your merchandise isn't waiting in store.

I don't know- I phoned up to find out where the order was and guy looking into it who was very helpful said "because of the poles" I assume he meant something to do with breakages or cost of posting rather than the nationality. He did also say he wasn't aware of this restriction until he looked into my order.

Not that it will effect many on here but I ordered my kids some of the Wembley tat/merchandise from the mega store having been prompted by one of those marketing emails-along the lines of order now ,delivery guaranteed for Wembley. Anyway it turns out as my order included flags they don't post out any items on the order even though that's isn't made clear on any of the purchase info. I have to collect the lot from SMS. Not a real issue apart from we are away for half term until Saturday night. Just thought I'd give heads up in case anyone else has bought anything. Online it just says my order has been fulfilled but someone was checking at home and nothing had been delivered.

I think you are wrong there are no rights to cancel tickets. Exemptions There are some contracts where you won’t have a right to cancel a service. For example, hotel bookings, flights, car hire, concerts and other event tickets, or where the trader is carrying out urgent repairs or maintenance.

Thanks for the reply. Do you think they'll all the scan the same , ie it doesn't matter who's is who or will I have to make sure our group of 8 has the correct ticket as per the delivery card?

Has anyone else got concession tickets ? I have an adult plus 2x U18 season tickets , all three of the final tickets look identical and all carry the adult price not the amount I actually paid.

The media team have left the live feed and Mic on from the press conference. Some technicians are talking away don't think they realise its being broadcast live ! Not that anything interesting is being said apart from a brief comedy impression of CP. https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-02-09/press-conference-part-one-claude-puel-sunderland-southampton

Even discounting The JPT Final which was less than 7 years ago , where the hell did you get first final in 30 years from ? 2003 FA Cup Final ?

Spurs v Stoke that day at 1:30pm. Not sure it will have much of an impact on us but certainly won't help.