Costa del Solent

also available in hot pink??

Just seen the new Forest Green Rovers kits… can’t really complain about a stripe-less back.

I canter believe it either. But let’s not foal ourselves, we’re not exactly saddled with transfer news.

Well it’s a good job we did or he wouldn’t be our manager

This thread has just become unbridled chaos.

I’d be interested to know how much the club make on shirt sales. For £65, I fear that a lot of people, quite understandably, will look for knock-offs. There must be some sort of football shirt laffer curve?? They must lose a considerable amount of potential purchases by making them so expensive but figure this is made up in the profit from the higher cost?

Well, you see, the thing about feelings is that they are highly subjective. That’s not to say I am engaging in a sort of moral relativism, just to note how one’s disposition and value system aligns with how such things are expressed. I think maybe it’s a little crass, most probably disagree. Isn’t it wonderful to live in and of a world in which we are free to both express our views and practice an element of emotional autonomy.

You’re probably right. Just feels a little crass.

I’d delay any launch today with the Jota news

Leave it out. A privately educated former investment banker turned multimillionaire using populist, reactionary dog whistle politics trying to whip up a groundswell of working-class anger against people you have far more in common with than you do with him. The guy is not only financially and politically illiterate (stop all foreign aid to major trading partners being an obvious example, inter alia) but also demonises whole communities and demographics of people in order to garner political support from a base largely (and understandably) frustrated at increasing wealth inequality (which, if you read Wilkinson & Pickets’ study ‘The Spirit Level,’ comes with a whole host of social problems: rises in crime, drug use, poor mental and physical health, etc.). The irony is, if you’re pissed off at the above, it’s people like Rupert Lowe who exasperate the social issues, not the people he demonises for your support. Hate-filled, uninformed, economically bankrupt and culturally divisive trash form a hugely privileged bourgeois dickhead, bemoaning how he is a victim from his significantly large platform.

Am I the only one who isn’t bothered about Dibling. Obviously the Kid is very good but, having watched him half-arsing and skulking his way around the pitch for half a season, the thought of him sulking his way through a championship campaign becomes highly likely.

Hate is a strong word. I’d never hate a person, especially not over something so trivial as football… however. Jermaine Wright tested me

‘…but is he Jonno quick?’

Serious question: does Paul Onuachu get a trophy for being golden boot (on four goals)?

Likewise, I’m feeling positive about Still… what else is there to feel after such a shite season where, worse than anger, most of us have been driven to apathy?? Still seems highly regarded by those with the most informed opinions, presents as tactically astute and, perhaps most importantly, dynamic. Let’s hope he has the time and resources to build a renewed squad capable of playing his style and one that can quickly bring back a more positive culture after this season’s absolute car wreck.

Oh, my friend, I am super positive… positive that Saints are shit

In the context of the Championship, there’s one or two I’d keep on (acknowledging that KWP, Fernandez and Ramsdale will all be gone) Tall Paul. Have shown he can score goals in the equivalent of lower leagues abroad. Wouldn’t be devastated if he left but could provide a useful outlet in the championship. Wellington. Could be a player in there. A year of getting kicked about in the championship might bring him on. Charles. Made waves at Sheff Wed so worth another look in the championship Archer. I like archer, a step up from Armstrong. Think he’d be a threat in the championship For the record, I also wouldn’t have let SAA go. Again, would mind if these players went, but I’d be open to looking at them. The rest can literally walk away for nothing. Clown show

Fuck off with JWP. Later on, in some distant future. He can get his applause. For now, however, he was our captain. Team is relegated on his watch. He should have stayed and showed some character. For me, captain goes down with the ship. You accept that when you accept the armband. No hard feelings. I’m sure he is a thoroughly likeable bloke. But couldn’t get out of here fast enough when we went down. He chose to warm benches for mid-table premier league clubs. Fine. Move on.

Yes, I said as much to matey sat next to me. ‘That looks like a goodbye, no?’

Is that a Spoons? For God’s sake, man. Have some self-respect.

Got his cock out and did a ‘windmill’ in front of the family section. Heard shouting, ‘come on then, Burnley; you want some? Come get some’ Nice to see a bit of passion.

TP a revelation. One goal and the floodgates will open

Click batty? Sign me up.

Children’s Carol service was tonight. Saw Martin’s pre-match comments however. Looking forward to getting home in time for the second half to see how brave we have been. No spoilers but I suspect we might even be a goal up.

Saw a post earlier that said: ’Russell Martin is treating Southampton the same way Vincent Kompany treated Burnley. Sacrificing his current club with an unachievable playing style to boost their own personal careers.’ This nails the current situation with Martin. He is CV building at saints and he will not care about us going down if he can appeal to prospective employers as a man that plays attractive football. High possession statistics. Blame lack of quality in the squad and individual errors. Martin will sink us and then move on to a better role without losing a wink of sleep.