trousers

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/barker-s-thankless-task-to-change-a-club-used-to-losing-1-5753654

Maybe they wouldn't be called "holidays" in that scenario...

And therein lies the reason why these "lowest common denominator" rules exist....

If only parents had the ability to teach their kids how to count and spell stuff...

Back in my day, we used to get detention or the cane if we misbehaved in class....we never got anything quite as bad as this punishment though... Donald Vass ‏@donaldvass Thanks to @engagePompey & @PompeyITC for making my #Pompey poster a reality. Taking 45 kids I teach to today's game! pic.twitter.com/fcGLXDCVsX

Carlsberg don't do self-parodies, but if they did.... Micah Hall ‏@engagePompey Understand natural disappointment at today's result. Now is the time for us to show again with our backs to the wall we are different class. mathew thorn ‏@p9mpymatt @engagePompey don't think players are actually good enough #Pompey #ptid Micah Hall ‏@engagePompey @p9mpymatt had two shots cleared off the line today and hit the post - small margins make a big difference. mathew thorn ‏@p9mpymatt @engagePompey they are intimidated,it's a cup final for everyone else Micah Hall ‏@engagePompey @p9mpymatt be interesting to see a league 2 table after 60 minutes, bet we would be near top, which shows we ARE good enough.

If I was to put a bet on Lallana, would my bet be refunded if he doesn't go due to injury rather than due to non-selection? A bit like a non-runner in a horse race?

These 'nanny state' rules are there to cater for irresponsible parents who would take the p**s if there were no rules. Responsible parents ensure that their children aren't disadvantaged by taking them out of school on rare occasions. It's a shame there has to be a one-size-fits-all rule for this kind of thing but most rules and laws exist to cater for the lowest common denominator. Such is life.

Enjoyed watching that. Cheers for posting

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@jordansibley: Great media department planning meeting today, plenty of new and exciting projects coming up over the next few weeks #saintsfc

So, Pochettino to Spurs and Zola to Saints then....

Oh yes it was

Daniel Storey ‏@danielstorey85 Early standout Spurs manager price: Pochettino 33/1 (BetVictor). Cracking value I'd say.

The post I commented on was referring to their next league game but I'll give you a point anyway

Their next game is away...

Cue improved performance at the weekend. Damnation

As long as you don't take the kids out of school for as many days as strikes, training and snowflake days add up to then you should be fine...

http://twitchy.com/2013/12/13/snow-in-the-middle-east-amazing-photos-tell-the-story/

I've just noticed we've got the best defence in the premier league again (joint with Everton)

@officialpompey: Attendance: 15,295 (864 Newport fans) #Pompey

https://audioboo.fm/boos/1797772-pompey-boss-richie-barker-speaks-to-mrandrewmoon-after-2-0-defeat-by-newport-county