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He may only be 33, but no. He's not the man he was at Barcelona. A colleague of mine in Brazil supports Mineiro and he loves him, yet, he is loving life back in Brazil... to move away again would be totally bizarre. He has reinvigorated himself by going home. He can earn millions there and be a hero. It makes no sense for him to leave, especially when he has essentially nothing to prove. And yes: I also would be happy to 'cope' with Osvaldo! haha.

In terms of profile... yes. But in terms of motivation, there is a world of difference.

Just need a pre-match interview with Poch where he is directly asked about the player...... yet he leaves only a wry smile. I do miss Nigel Adkins sometimes.....

You know it!

A subtle difference that Del Piero would still need to be at full tilt in his own homeland. In Australia any decline in ability will mean nothing, just like with Ronaldinho in his native Brazil. can't compare Serie A with the A league.

Creepy.... yet awesome.

Bold words.

"Crowning a long pursuit....." Yes, we've all been there.

It's all in the eyes.

It's so bizarre. We (and most of the premier league) are more ambitious then Arsenal.

He is enjoying being a hero in his home country. With his career winding down why would he leave?

Noble, but hopefully not foolish. If the form dries up the manager's past good deeds mean little.

I'm as excited now as am I am before any season. That great point where destiny is ours to take.

Best bet may be to catch a train to Southampton.

For shame Turkish.

Yes, I would like to actually identify the shirts we wear as being in traditional colours. Don't let my compulsive behaviour fool you! Better to up front about these things from day one rather then have it hidden. Just surprised i'm the only one who actually has tried to make the majority desire to see our kit as stripes more visible.

At least this hasn't erupted into full blown abuse yet! Where's "CB Fry" when you need him.....

I'm still trying Phil.....

Your inbox is full you plum!!! I've been trying to send the questions to you all evening.

I collect them. I am only one shirt shy of owning an example of every replica home shirt since I've been alive. If anyone knows of an original air florida shirt for sale in good condition let me know. Lets face it, if it wasn't for my interest in them then I probably wouldn't have cared about the design change.

If only insight and resource went hand in hand.

Yes. Certainly not wearing the new kit, that's staying in the wardrobe with the rest of the collection.... never to see daylight again.

We're digging in for the long haul, don't you worry.

http://www.creativemidfielder.co.uk/shop.php?p=save-our-stripes

Really is a poor show this year. The Saints fan's perspective season preview is going to be quite sparse.