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F*ck me Charlie, are you on a wind up!? Is this one of those Star Trek TNG 'Four Lights' scenarios!?

And here is an article in the echo specifically referencing the photo you linked as Dale. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9030372.Dale_s_in_demand/?action=complain&cid=9366719 I had to research this delicately when we signed him to make sure I didn't get the news article for this website wrong, knowing we had just signed Jack, another Stephens, from Plymouth. Charlie, mate. You have it the wrong way round. Not me.

No, they are really not! Dale played for Oldham (with the fatter face), Jack played for Plymouth (thinner face.) Dale has never played for Plymouth and Jack has never played for Oldham.

Sorry, you are wrong mate. This is Dale Stephens (Pictured as an Oldham player prior to joining us) https://www.google.co.uk/#q=dale+stephens http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?172-saints-sign-dale-stephens This is Jack (during one of his appearances for Plymouth as a raw 16 year old):

Sorry Charlie, just distracted by the former midfielder. I think they should be showing more around the first team if there are to make the grade. They have looked unconvincing and not especially confident in the u21 games i've seen. Worth giving time but I would expect them to be playing professionally at League 1/2 level in the future. I did believe that Jack Saville was a better prospect though and he's now ended up at Ebbsfleet on loan from Barnett. They can't all be a Shaw or Chambers.

Isn't that Dale Stephens in the picture? Loaned from Oldham now at Charlton I believe.

When you boil it down, that is essentially it. The first few episodes were however clumsily done as Fox ordered a second pilot, after that though it really gathers it's own momentum and developing the characters. Eventually the series ends with 'Heart of Gold' and 'Objects in Space,' two of my favourite TV episodes ever. It really frustrates me how this series was killed before it could fulfill it's promise. At least we got the brilliant film Serenity as a conclusion.

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.