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Eric Abidal is being released by Barcelona. Has had serious health issues and not the youngest but still a harsh move by Barca. HCDAJFU!

I see what you mean about NY Red Bulls and it's franchise origin, it was however a rebrand of the NY Metrostars who were originally known as Empire Soccer Club, but yes in America this kind of thing is more accepted. Red Bull also did a rebrand of small german side SSV Makranstadt to form RB Leipzig.... although owing to German rules regarding company branding in sport the RB stands for "Rasen Ballsport" or "Pitch Ball Sporting" Leipzig.... very clumsy.... what on earth could they do to get around that here?

No. Given the globalisation of the modern game, the profile of the premier league and the behaviour of companies such as Red Bull in other european and international leagues it's far from pointless. This will be happening in the English game at some point, of that I have no doubt. Considering what would happen from our perspective should it happen is worthy of discussion for me... especially as it's the off season and I need something to distract me from reality. .

Prompted by rumours of Red Bull sponsorship I have been considering the possible implications of the involvement of the drinks company. They seem to have a philosophy of taking over the football clubs they sponsor, Red Bull Salzburg and the NY Red Bulls being the most prominent examples, in the process the stadium, kit and identity of the club gets essentially wiped out to make way for the White and Red trappings of the drinks empire. Would this be possible here, or do English league regulations make it impossible for a team to have corporate naming along the lines of 'Red Bull Southampton,' or to a lesser example Total Network Solutions? Could that be a saving grace? Under what circumstance, if any, would this be acceptable? Could you still support Saints should similar happen to us? For me, I see it as not quite a franchise fc scenario if the club stays in Southampton and plays in White/Red. Attempts to brand the team as the 'Red Bulls' would be initially futile as we would still hold on to our 'Saints' identity but I would understand why a breakaway club would be desired by many. The club would still be a direct continuation of Southampton, playing within the city and therefore I would still support it.

If this has any credibility at all. Would be sorry to see him go. Like the way we play under him, just needs a little strengthening to really take off for me. Cortese.... time to show your ambition lad...

Interesting. I'm 29.

Pleased with 8. Just the two foreign ones got me

For something maybe more funky yet dancy... some later Moloko? The Time is Now, Pure Pleasure Seaker, Indigo?

Fair play mate... my enthusiasm overtook me a little.

I loved dance in the late 90's 00's. My favourites: Binary Finary: 1999 Barthezz: On the Move Mauro Picotto: Lizard Mauro Picotto: Like This Like That Supercar: Tonight Tomcraft: Loneliness Lucid: I can't Help Myself. Art of Trance: Madagascar Gouryella: Gouryella Royksopp: Remind Me (Radio Edit only... check the music video) Bang!: Shooting Star Moonman: Don't Be Afraid (Pink Bomb Remix) So many memories!

Ha! It's always something with us isn't it!!

The only PC game I play is Football Manager. Real life is crowding out time for most other games..... although any future Mass Effect games will have a really heavy draw!

No. And based on the second hand market of the Xbox One being a dead duck and my reluctance to trust Sony after their security issues, it looks like my days of console ownership are reaching their end.

Give the lad his privacy.

Birmingham City - Chicken Balti.

Working from the Kings Worthy offices I take it?

Hull, so I never have to do it again. Palace, Never been... time to put that right. Spurs, Again, not been.

Not sure. I believe their involvement in football tends to be all or nothing. Maybe why they have essentially left the english game alone due to costs, although as RB Leipzig show they are not afraid to take over someone small with the intention of growing it.

Booo....

Probably reading far too much into things now, but, clubs that Red Bull sponsor: RB Leipzig: Adidas kit NY Red Bulls: Adidas Kit Red Bull Salzburg: Adidas Kit Red Bull Brasil: Adidas Kit Red Bull Ghana: Adidas Kit And all play with white shirt with red adidas detailing with red shorts and white socks. The rumours are we are to be sponsored by an F1 team/drinks company and will be using a predominantly one colour shirt supplied by Adidas next year of a design that will not please everyone.....

Someone I trust.

I understand that someone has bought the contract out.

Would anyone with a modicum of photoshop ability adapt the above mock-up with a red bull logo please?

Also ties into the 'F1 team' rumour. It could be a case of hearing rumours and going 1+1=3, I have had the same thoughts on who would fit that profile... which F1 team would want to sponsor a football club? And based on Red Bull's background in sport sponsorship it made perfect sense. It is however all conjecture.

Just seen it mentioned. Thought it best to detail here as i'm sure a few of us will be eagerly awaiting them!