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2 Purchased for Dad and I, not sure how the sales are going.

Yes, to a lesser extent he was our 'Robinho,' a sign that we are serious about chasing talent rated on the world stage and not just content to play second fiddle to names seen as more established. Neither player will have justified their price tag for the respective clubs (assuming he does move on, naturally I would love him to fulfill his obvious talent here) but the role they have played is a little more subtle then simply playing, it was arguably more important.

That's no age. A pity. Thoughts to his family/friends.

Fair play!

Are you implying Steve that the Pardew/Fonte wife thing was an intentional plant by someone?

This is true, but personally I always get more of a buzz from a Saints goal or victory, regardless of opposition. There have been England games where I have actively cheered on a plucky underdog (Northern Ireland a few years ago is a good example) who is giving our national team a bit of a lesson, that would never happen for me when watching Saints. I've just totally fallen out of love with the national game in recent years, only the recent inclusion of Rickie in proceedings has helped to revive any real interest.

Always club over country. It's great watching England play in major tournaments but if it had to be any kind of choice between a Saints win or an England win it'll be Saints every time. Thankfully life doesn't work like this though.

Well, presumably if it had happened at Old Trafford there would be some clauses regarding professional behavior.

Or... Rome

Two episodes in. I'm not sure, I get the feeling it's trying to go back to it's series one roots but it is starting to feel a little contrived and slow paced.

Have to agree in an odd sort of way. It's the same kind of curiosity when you go to a cup game knowing the kids are playing, you look forward to seeing how the different options will work.

Has anyone started a crew for Xbox 360 players?

What did he say?

1-1 now. Good finish from Wallace. Wonder if they'll be able to hold onto him?

Plymouth 1-0 Skates. Truly, truly hilarious defending.

For the chances, I would say 4-1 is about right. Now; Poland.

Sturridge fouled, Penalty. Where's Rickie when you need him?

That **** can go suck a lemon, not that it would effect how he looks at all.

Lovely, Townsend deserves that goal.

Montenegro are bloody stubborn, can only respect that.

Now, that's a fine finish.

God Rooney didn't hit that cleanly, almost straight at the keeper. Thank f**k it scuffed in.

YESSS!!!!! Always loved that Wayne Rooney. Great from Townsend again!!!

Rooney you useless waste of skin. Lambert would have buried that. Townsend is at least looking lively.

Forza Azzurri!!!