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If they had some infrastructure to work with they may have had a chance. Initially they went to Man City, then it was us and Cov. They ended up with the one of the three that didn't have anything of material worth and the income stream it could bring was utterly compromised.

Their plan was get to the Premier League, pick up the stadium/training ground with the PL money, sell a Premier League spot and infrastructure to someone who actually wanted a football club; Enjoy the profit. They however didn't have the initial capital/staff/competence to get promotion, undermining the whole shebang. The Council at that point wouldn't sell the stadium to them as they (rightly) saw them as asset stripers causing the conflict of unsustainable rent and a fading football club, which saw the Ricoh Arena eventually being sold to Wasps RFC instead. So, SISU have run out of money, there's no point in selling the football club as all it really is now is a membership of League 1 and some player registrations. They have no home, no infrastructure and no worth.

On the Saints Sportswear shirts from a fair while ago the Font used for that was away from the Times New Roman type script that's in there. Looked quite contemporary (although I suspect it was due to the limitations of the stitching process.)

Haha, No, I'm saying that he has been rotating based on the fixture congestion. He will be able to pick his strongest side more regularly when the fixture intensity dies down. So, your second paragraph I wouldn't consider to be a separate note! Very pertinent, but every side in League 1 had the same congestion baring cup runs. Combining Europa/League Cup/PL has been a comparative strain compared to some of our peers. Chelsea this season must be benefiting from having their players totally focused on the league for instance. Leicester too last year.

That and over half a season of league football. Be disappointed with your perception of how we play if you wish, but I'm going to continue enjoying my hobby and will give Puel more time. His Nice team was celebrated for it's style, when the fixtures calm down and he is given license to be less pragmatic in his team selections then we will see what he can really do.

Considering the upheaval in the Summer, that Koeman, in a more settled position had such a 'shaky' start reflects poorly on him not Puel. I have no expectations on us improving after losing our manager and the players we did after our most successful season for a generation. As things stand we are entirely safe with players trying to get back into form in important areas while still being in striking distance of last season's achievements. This has been achieved despite a better run in the league cup then last year and a Europa league campaign. Knee jerk reactions based on disappointment that we may not match last years success would be entirely foolish. Last season was unprecedented.

So many 'poor' performances, yet only 3 points behind where we were at this point last season and within striking distance of the European places. Just imagine if we clicked. I'm happy to give him time.

Kasper Dolberg please.

I won't disagree! haha. I would like to see him have the opportunity to do it again. I see this as ideal. Davis for Hojbjerg. Wouldn't be unhappy with that, but.......... I want to see him also have the chance. We shall see after the game! (Hopefully positively.)

I disagree, Ward-Prowse ran the show v Inter and Hojbjerg has been working well when given license to go forward. Use Romeu as the anchor, give those two license to push up and they would support the attack nicely. It also ensures a reasonable shield in front of our back four.

Now on loan at Real Vallecano. And Osvaldo, technically Italian? Either way, tonight for me I would go as follows: GK: Forster LB: McQueen RB: Cedric CB: Van Dijk CB: Yoshida DM: Romeu MC: Ward-Prowse MC: Hojbjerg F: Sims F: Austin F: Long Worth putting Cedric and Austin in due to what's at stake. If Boufal is fit put him in for Long.

All this time I thought you were a Saab enthusiast! R.I.P. to Dave.

Yep.

They have been around for those games, handing out leaflets on the southern way towards the Chapel stand. Also around for various league games. Nothing wrong with their right to protest, hope it does stay peaceful.

I'm actually at the point of thinking let him go. He is in the closing stages of his career and has at most only one or two moves after us. I would rather he left to have one last challenge on a bigger stage (not f**king Everton) then simply fade away to the Portuguese league. He has done us more then proud in the last 6/7 years. We had the best of him, he really helped us get where we are today. I'm not going to let this sour the memory of one of my favourite players. If we are willing to let him go then there must be a replacement in the wings.

Barrow away. Just for the convenience. Would far rather have Eastleigh though, that would be superb.

Yoshi would have easily earned it on that basis. He would start. Has done so well this year, really composed. Hopefully he can continue as such. Always liked him, great option to have in the squad.

Which way do you go on the M4? When they shut the M3 i'm in the habit of darting down the A3/Hogsback.

This is not a drill people!!!! Get in!!!

Well, should we overcome Arsenal. Hull in the semis please.

Lets just drink this in. They have been in the fourth tier for four years. Look back to the start of the thread, the bluster, the arrogance. The absolute cast iron certainty they had as to their profile, their importance. They are, and have proven to be, on the back of their own highly self-publicised fanbase (the bestest)...... nothing but a consistent fourth tier club. Dreaming of League One. All they have, and will ever have now is their history. A history that caused their current status, the most phyrric of victories ever seen in football. Moreso then Leeds' charge at the Champions League or anything even remotely similar. Icarus flew at the sun, Icarus sank. In our lowest ebb we were streets ahead of them. In their current incarnation they will find it impossible to come near us, constrained by their own pride, arrogance and self absorbed nonsense. I do believe it's fine to forget this 'rivalry.' In footballing terms it's dead. As irrelevant as Shrewsbury v Hereford, Port Vale v Stoke. Coventry City v Leicester. It is time to move on from the Skates, they are ancient history.

Technically correct, but as football fans... and human beings who can empathise with those who will be going through hell. This is surely on topic. Thoughts to everyone associated with Chapecoense. What a horrifying tragedy.

What do you mean by 'Call Money?' Think something has been lost in translation here.

Fits very well with the line 'We're drinking in Milan' which I remember from the San Siro visit.

That's no age to go. Condolences to all his friends and family. R.I.P. Chap.