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Whilst I've no reason to disbelieve the Mirror's slant on who said what vs their perception of reality, a more independent analysis of their election pledges would be more useful. That said, election manifestos are a list of aspirations rather than a list promises so technically its incorrect to describe an unfulfilled election aspirations a "lie" (although I appreciate why a left wing red top would choose to describe it thus)

I think we need to start with Pelle and Long to give them as much chance as possible of forming a decent partnership up front. I also think its time to give Gardos a crack of the whip, assuming he's now 100% fit. And sticking my neck out that we'll have a 'new winger' in time to feature. So, I'd go for... Forster Clyne - Fonte - Gardos - Bertrand Cork/Morgan* - Wanyama JWP - Long - Tadic Pelle Subs: K Davis, Targett, Yoshida, Cork/Reed*, S Davis, Taider, Ramirez, New Winger *Dependent on the current whereabouts of Morgan's head All of which highlights we're missing another 'centre forward' to come off the bench (assuming Gallagher is still injured)

I've mulled over that conundrum too (without coming to any conclusions) Another thing to ponder on is how does the 2015 UK general election work if the Scots vote for separation? Surely Scots couldn't be involved in a general election for a country that they'll leave part way through a parliament? Or would there be another rUK general election on 'Scottish independence day'? And what if we vote in a UK government in 2015 who have a different stance on the separation negotiations that will have started by then? Do the negotiations get scrapped and start again from square one, thus derailing Salmond's target of Spring 2016? Lots of "what ifs" for sure

What plans did they lie about pap? (Not fishing, genuine question as I can't remember)

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Meanwhile..... MK 4 Utd 0

PELLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MK 3 Utd 0

Anyone know what Taider has to do to get some game time?

Lol @ Man Utd Another Ben Reeves assist

Nicely set up by Ben Reeves

No sign of Ramirez coming back from injury either

It was indeed "a bit like watching Saints" at times.

@bigadamsport: RT @BBCSport: West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says captain Kevin Nolan could be sidelined for six weeks with a fractured shoulder

Just watched Spurs v QPR on MotD2. Not a bad manager that Pochettino fella....

If you want a good example of how fickle the average football fan is, do a forum search for all threads with 'Lambert' in the title then add up the number of times he was written off during his 5 years here.

I do it quite often. Using an extreme to illustrate a point, if someone was to offer you £10 million cash or a Saints win against West Ham at the weekend, which would you choose?

Forster Clyne - Fonte - Gardos - Bertrand Cork - Wanyama Taider - Long - Tadic Pelle Subs: Davis, Targett, Yoshida, Reed, Isgrove, Ward-Prowse, McQueen

We're both as likely to get relegated as West Ham

'One of those games'. It could be a lot worse....we could be Fulham WBA came for one result and got it.

Cork coming on

Great save Forster

This has got 0-0 written all over it

Shane Long coming on for Davis