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I was more referring to the boxes. Just behind where I sit there were only a couple unoccupied. Compared that to the one that was usually used by the WAG's which was the only one in consistent use until recently.

Interesting comment on the shortfall coming from spaces in the executive area from Steve, it appeared to me that there while certainly not being 100% full there was a vastly increased take up of seats up there for the Newcastle game.

Purely on the basis that football is inhabited by competitive and ambitious people, yep. Most professionals will not want to be at a club that is just surviving, there will need to be a drive and desire to be as good as we can be within the means we have imposed. Ralph Krueger's big challenge will be to get that balance right, in an environment when you are competing with organisations who will be looking to circumvent financial fair play, rather then embrace it then it could be impossible.

Nonetheless it did require outlay (let's face it, that was clear as day given how quickly we rebuilt after administration) to get us here in the first place. It seems to me at least that Cortese wanted us to keep pushing up on the back of investment from the family before stabilising at as high a level as possible. Be it through an appreciation that we have realistically hit a glass ceiling or through simple lack of desire to sink any further millions in we are now appearing to be moving away from this. Consolidation makes a lot of sense right now to ensure that we are stable going forward but treading water in football can be very unsatisfying in the context of the recent good times we've had.

This redirection to the apps store has begun happening on my work phone (iPhone 5.) Only when using Saintsweb, it takes me to the store to download a game or similar. Quite annoying.

Not too bad overall. The transfer fees already owed are a concern but the value of the playing staff should offset them should the sh*t hit the fan. There does appear to be a shift in income emphasis, trying to make the club more self reliant. The hospitality boxes at the Newcastle game appeared to be nearly 90% taken, a stark contrast to earlier in the season. The intention is clearly for us to be self sufficient away from the Leibherr's fortunes and now steps can be taken to make that happen. The lasting legacy of the academy and infrastructure is a wonderful gift to behold. (Worth noting that the transfer fees owed would have been mostly offset by the increase in academy project spend..... I wonder how big a point of contention that was?)

His fitness is astonishing, never have any concerns when he comes off early as he clearly works his damnedest to cover every blade of grass.

Epic stuff today. The complete performance. Best of the season so far. Buzzing right now!

Oh good..... Asda.

To be fair, you can tell how simple he must be by his writing style inability to gain a greater perspective. Poor fool.

I often find myself overtaking people in these just by applying the cruise control at the speed limit and just going with it. People drive so conservatively in them.

Jobsite

Comments on radio Solent: They were chasing external applicants to replace Barker but no-one was interested. Beautiful!

The only guy crazy enough would have been Martin Allen.... and he's gone back to Barnet for another spell.

What the f**k is wrong with you? Seriously? I didn't say he was a home fan in the away end, just stated it as a possibility. And then made it clear that affiliation is immaterial really if he was spouting racist language, they should be punished anyway. Let the f**ker rot.

Couldn't get a ticket in the home end perhaps. There were tickets in the away end so why not! Regardless, if the guy was spouting racist bile then affiliation doesn't matter. They should be thrown to the wolves, it's unacceptable.

Oh Northampton you utter shower!!! So close.... ....Yet we still have seven games....

The Skates are still out of the bottom 2 according to the BBC. Come on Rochdale.....

Marvelous!!

I gave the powers that be on there my word that I wouldn't post. I'm respecting the rules they gave me.

You need to be registered but here you go. http://www.pompeyonline.com/forums/index.php?threads/match-thread-rochdale-vs-pompey.66437/page-10

They are crying, no... screaming for Barker out and Claridge in on the Skate forums. It's like the desperately poor-mans Shearer at Newcastle not long ago. That worked out well!

Right, time for the Cobblers to make this perfect.

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