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Sorry to dredge up an old discussion but i've just seen this response. I am not arguing that Nicola Cortese hasn't put his own money in, he never had the wherewithal to do that. It is utterly indisputable that Leibherr's money wouldn't have gone into the club with Cortese's initial recommendation of Southampton FC and his ongoing commitment to manage the 'project' on Leibherr's behalf. The two were totally linked, they came in as either a pair or not at all. It wasn't just Leibherr's money that saved us, Nicola's commitment to the job also did. The initial statement which I shall post again to prevent further referral back to page one really is quite explicit.

Except when using the Skate Takeover Saga thread, of course!

Agreed. Come on Nicola, pay the man, he earned it.

Yep. Without Guly's tracking back he is more then likely to be overwhelmed. Lallana is a better footballer but cannot provide cover in the same way, it's just not a strength of his.

Especially as inviting a young player to join Chelsea's academy is as futile a gesture for their long term prospects as asking the skates to honour a payment schedule.

Now, the dry mouth effect you've described. I get that from White. Much prefer a good Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. White wine just reminds me of vinegar.

A great read. Enjoyed that. Interesting that the weaknesses described at Espanyol when things went wrong, vulnerability from set pieces, inability to hold possession also happened to us under Nigel Adkins during our poor patch. He must be here knowing that the main issue he experienced in his past role, lack of investment in the team, will not be a factor. His system needs a certain type of player, a certain degree of quality to work. If the players truly have that quality then we can look forward with optimism.

Wenger has obviously spoilt the look. As for Pochettino, he should go the whole hog. Raid the Saintsfc store for all it's worth, only wear club merchandise. Live the brand, live the club. Saints bedding and lunchboxes, even branded pencil sharpeners. If he wants to be taken seriously in his attempts to adapt to life in england he must not leave any item untouched. And yes, I even include the branded golf tees.

Gregory Vignal?

He has now left Newcastle United 'by mutual consent.' What a waste that kid is.

You and Alpine need to get acquainted.

Seriously? I mean, really?

Ok, that has surprised me!

My thoughts too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini#Speculation_on_an_Atlantis_connection

I will take nothing other then a crushing victory. I want to cause that twitchy b*stard as much difficulty as possible.

Really looking forward to Jonno Forte's book: 'Blink and you miss me'

Just wait, anything other then a win on Saturday and it'll be exponential.

Wouldn't be all for it if it was Southampton..... Come on you Solent Saints!!! At least TNS is easier to pronounce then Llansanffraid-ym-Mechain.

Oh no! Any idea why?

I believe they are approaching the end for those now.

For anyone interested. The Maltese Half marathon was completed in 2 hours, 16 minutes. Still feeling extremely sore but pleased, not quick but the first time I had ever managed the distance, paid a bit for the weather limited training.

The equivalent of me writing something libelous in a blog and expecting Steve to take the backlash. Hmmmm, I wonder.............. P.S... Come on you franchise.....

Well well well. Skates 1-0 Franchise David Connolly.

Now that was 13 minutes well spent.

Hasn't this been televised regularly anyway?