Alain Perrin

Jones was a good player for us but the way he left wasn't the best. However, if there was a religious angle to the pig prank then that's bang out of order and I don't see why we should give him abuse on it, however well it rhymes Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

She's going to be there, saluting the crowd so I suggest "Walking on Sunshine". .... C'mon, work with me people.... Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

I was there and TBH it was ********; granted it may be different on video, but I was disappointed. Cobain seemed well off his tits and gurgled his way through most of it. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

His wonder save kept QPR in it at SMS though... Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

Cortese has made single minded, single handed decisions over this club. People may not have liked the Adkins approach but in reality it allowed a manager to take over immediately (no limbo, caretaker bull****) and ultimately probably saved some points in the transition (look at Reading for how not to do it). I suspect the governance of the club is being questioned primarily because this asset is now worth a lot more than it was when that control was granted. Whether or not the emails that a few sent to the 'owners' (there was a thread on here a couple of days ago) have any bearing on this is anyone's guess. Either way, Cortese is unhappy that there is an attempt to dilute his authority hence the news of considering position. Personally I think Cortese is an important part of the project and, as has been said, it will disrupt preparations if he is in limbo or off. I've worked with several CEO's of different styles and two things occur to me: - Most are single minded - The best ones are bastards. I'd much rather have someone who makes decisions than someone who doesn't or having a board to hide behind; but then it's not my $XXm asset on the line. I hope he stays.

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Just off scoring form a little. Not surprising given the higher tempo game he's being expected to play under Poch. Anyone who thinks we should drop him needs there head checking, he contributes more to the side than just goals. I don't think he's been worked out, he's got more guile than a Grant Holt, but we do need someone to take the pressure off next season so he's not needed for every 90 minutes. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

Pity it didn't go to 120mins. But well done Wigan. We needed to get points anyway so I don't think this will change anything. Cracking result for them mind, pity they've got to cancel the **** up. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

Ironic given how the deal was so often used as a stick to beat Lowe with. Morgan has really turned into a cultured player and, as many a manager has said, got better as we played in higher leagues. It shows how those close to the players can spot talent, even if we fans don't see it. The one aspect of Morgan's game that has really developed is strength; it's really made a difference to him. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

To be honest better rid of the lot. Lambert didn't score today so off him too.... Or is that too kneejerk? Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

Early morning drug abuse is a fact in today's society.... Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

A point people miss is that CB is as much about the pair as it is the player. If you are playing with someone new, or someone who doesn't complement your style, then you can have a poor game no matter how good you are. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

I disagree. I think we'll finish 11th.... Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

Apparently as part of the work, Fulham will move the Michael Jackson statue to a plinth in the middle of the Thames. River traffic will not be affected because he'll be surrounded by small bouys... Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

Need to start slowly, say a Radio station Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

But that's true though, isn't it? There is a cost in executing the transaction and the charge reflects that. It may not be exact, but it is proportional to the way you buy the ticket. It's not as if we are running the club at a massive profit, any (minimal, if any) excess will get soaked up by player wages. It cracks me up how people get the hump about this charge or that yet still expect the club to sign big names on big salaries.

I don't think anyone is claiming Ramirez is value for money; if they are they are barking mad. However, lots are claiming we should give him time to settle before writing him off as you have done. History is littered with just as mainly slow burners as failures.

Regardless of the background, which in truth we'll never truly know (_if_ anyone tells it is likely to be spun), Adkins will be a good manager for Reading. He will get them playing good football - but I doubt he can do that by next week. Reading have been defensively suspect and reliant on luck / counterattacking of Le Fondre, they don't play the Adkins way; but give him a few months and he could get them promoted next season. Next week will be interesting, not least because he should be the best informed manager we play against. Conversely, how Reading will set up will likely be a bit of a mystery to us - will it be a refinement on old Reading, or will NA change things. If they play as they normally do, it'll be interesting to see how MP's style will work against a defensive Reading.

Glasgow_Saint, Peacey, Hypochondriac and Turkish all keep posting on the threads I post on. Freaks the lot of 'em. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express

Exactly. That's the problem with these immigrants.... ff he can't take a bit of light hearted banter he should **** off back to his own country.... [/sarcasm face thingy]

Personally I think he's past it and think signing him up on any deal is a waste. Firstly he is 43, secondly he is, at least for now, got another job to think about. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/03/22/southampton-hand-striker-paul-lambert-new-contract/? Cortese out FFS.

An interesting factor is who still has to play each other as those games could be a win win for us. On that basis I think only having one game that can benefit our fellow strugglers puts us in a good position. That, coupled with the fact we have been generally playing well without getting results (as opposed to being a car crash every week) is a reason to be hopeful. Reading Away is a crucial game for us.

I can see from NA's perspective that still being under contract to the club is a problem. He wants to be able to take on new roles and, as a manager, the longer you are out of the game, the more difficult it becomes (just ask Curbishley). However, from a purely hard nosed business decision I can see why Cortese is doing what he's doing. If you have to pay Adkins anyway (which we do and will have to regardless - that's in the contract), then why run the risk of him working for a Villa or a Reading when you don't have to? If the contract doesn't say we have to pay up in a lump sum then that's the fault of NA's agent, not Southampton FC. Emotionally, morally, perhaps it is a different answer, but in the interests of Southampton FC I can see why Cortese is doing what he's doing.

What a difference a day makes. In the space of a bad result against QPR suddenly we've got a team that can't play the system. Such a bunch of bedwetters, I only hope the team have got more spine. QPR have a good team on paper and Samba was immense on Saturday. That alone snubbed out Lambert who is our single most important player in terms of creativity and goals. They counteracted us well - but that doesn't mean others will be able to do likewise. Most worrying isn't our performance, it's whether this is a sign that QPR will kick on. If they do survive it is one more relegation spot to worry about (plus Redknapp will be a smug git). Don't get me wrong, we are in a relegation fight, but we haven't become rubbish overnight. Bad performance: move on.

In my opinion Yoshida is made for this style of game. Not the quickest but his positioning is very good