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I know the history. But this is too indirect for this to be the straw that breaks the camel's back, it would be too petty on our part. Atleti are the ones being dishonourable should the smoke signals be accurate.

Why? They havn't done anything wrong. If anyone has dropped the ball it's Atletico.

It would be one hell of a sign of progress if we can tempt a player to come here over Spurs,even considering the relationship that already exists. Fingers crossed.

Then why did you argue with yourself in the previously posted link? Clearly an habitual liar, just do one.

Do I really need to link to it again? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?50215-The-New-Manager-Thread&p=1957533#post1957533 What a prat.

Marcus f**king Bent.... On the same lines... Stewart Downing for 'Boro in Twitchy's first game and our very own Steven Davis for Villa. That Everton goal was just the putrid icing on a festering cake of a season.

The goal that made no difference, at all, to anything. It is hilarious in hindsight.

Adam le Fondre, Reading at home in 2012.

It's out today, has anyone received theirs yet? (Hope no-one pre-ordered one with Clyne on the back.) Also, confirmation on the club website of the JD sports locations where our kit will be sold: Newport IOW London Oxford Street Gatwick South Departures Eastleigh Southampton West Quay Southampton Above Bar

Jos Hooiveld. In fairness, all of the goals in that game could apply to this thread for me. Some other personal favourites: McGoldrick at Preston North End (2-3) Guly at Coventry (2-4, That was quite specific to me, finally beating the Sky blues in their own back yard after years of the locals comments) Lambert v Huddersfield (4-1, He was having a bit of a crap spell, but that strike on the turn was excellent! And against my then bosses side.)

A million times this. The eruption of noise and hysteria when that went in will stay with me forever.

Gold star for you sunshine. Bravo.

Excellent!

Seems familiar somehow.

Football Manager this isn't. For that reason, i'm out.

What a horrible way to see us out. We were brilliant, deserved to win. The girls have done us proud. On to the third place game v the Germans. This tournament has been so refreshing, it's easy to support a side when you see they actually give a sh*t.

25m outlay = 60k a week. Include the transfer fee too.

Damn, best me to it!

Based on a combination of smoke in the media and what we require; I'm going defensive midfielder, shortly followed by another defender.

FFP is the key here, it was brought-in in good faith I believe, I do not think it was done in order to specifically consolidate the top four but it does have that bi-product as those earning the most will be allowed to spend the most. The new TV deals which kick in next year will break down some of the top-four's advantage by making Premier League Status more powerful compared to Champions League qualification, ensuring that the chasing pack are more powerful by being richer then essentially any other club (excluding those at the very top of the Italian, Spanish and German leagues, and the top 4 + Liverpool, Spurs) in the world. The challenge to break the Top 6 stronghold is massive but not in my opinion as big a task as before.

I can see the point to a degree, Gaston and Osvaldo looked a bit 'Robinho to Man City.' They didn't work out, yet this set a marker for our intent, albeit to a more limited extent.

Just so long it was cheaper then him running the contract down, but my god, what a waste of space, time and effort that guy was. Time to draw a line underneath and move on.

3 Good years out of him, 10.5m profit and he helped us stabilise nicely in the top flight in the process. Not a bad spell, good luck to him.

In summary: This thread has gone well.