trousers

Did they do it to make savings per se or just to make it fairer to the average UK taxpayer? (I've no idea btw)

Because people with a natural tendency to protest against the state prefer not to do it when a Labour government is in power but instead save up their angst until the Tories (or in this case a coalition involving the Tories) get back in? Edit: not counting the protest against the Iraq war of course :-)

Humble apologies. My age and IQ crossed paths this year

Cheers. Can't see Cortese bothering with it then if it's not enforced by anyone.

Obliged by who? The FA? What's the penalty for not having one?

The interviews I saw were them saying what they knew BEFORE the notion of forming a coalition came onto the radar. Maybe I didn't hear it right but I'm pretty sure that's what they were saying they were apologising for. How long before the election did they make the pledge btw? (I can't remember)

I saw interviews with both Clegg and Cable over the weekend and both said they were "sorry" for signing up to a pledge that they knew at the time they couldn't afford to keep. Their words not mine.

An organisation highlighting out of date information that has this on their website.... http://www.fsf.org.uk/ground-guide/stadiums/portsmouth/fratton-park/

Bradford at home. Not because its the easiest tie but I have a Bradford supporting mate so a good night out to be had.

Exactly. Which is why he didn't need to apologise for ditching the pledge but for making an unfundable pledge in the first place. Who's more stupid? Clegg for making the pledge in the first place or students for actually believe it was achievable...?

I think we've all got takeover fatigue. I don't think I could spend more than another 2 years on here if I'm honest.

[TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]13:55 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Portsdown Phil Neil - i'll use the Tiger approach and ask again - is liquidation still an option? [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]13:56 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Neil: No. All along there has been at least one bid on the table, mostly two. Even now there are other bids, although they have come too late. No administrator will seek liquidation is there are bidders supposedly queuing up. Pompey will not be liquidated. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

We're ball No.6

13 mins highlights now up on Saints Player http://www.player.saintsfc.co.uk/latest-news/article/2930624/date/20120926133300/page/0/name/Extended-Highlights:-Saints-2-0-Sheff-Wed

Different earlobes sadly

[TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]13:04 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Rob Stevenson HI Neil, to cut a long story sort...any news from PKF today? [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]13:06 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Neil: As mentioned by the paper since Monday, Portpin are heading for control of the club once again. Matt Slater from the BBC today also voiced the same opinion and it appears now a matter of when it is announced. There has still to be anything official, let me make that absolutely clear. However, the indications ever since the weekend are it is going to be Portpin. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]13:06 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Borneo Is it true Birch originally made PST preferred bidder till Portpin intervened ? [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]13:06 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Pompeymk Do you believe TB is taking so long with making a decision is because he is looking at other bids more seriously as both the Trust bid and BC bids are not the best offer on the table [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]13:08 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Neil: Plenty of rumours flying around about the alleged sidelining of Birch and the behaviour of PKF this week has been curious. They have been excellent to deal with all along, approachable, helpful and very, very transparent. Suddenly calls are not being returned, lips have been buttoned, communications are being carried out via e-mail and we are hearing 'no comment' when asking about the latest situation. Clearly things are going on at both PKF and in the preferred bidder process. But, in a nutshell, PKF have in media terms gone completely to ground. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Looks like the webchat will usher in the 1500 page landmark then....

Just listened to the post match interview with Crosby from last night and he said Lee has an elbow injury which is "expected to keep him out for a week or so"

That's almost too brilliant sir

@pn_neil_allen: Oh look I'm doing a web chat at 1pm on http://t.co/WcKZX2ZV Do #Pompey fans and any rivals who hilariously want to join in have questions?

@pn_neil_allen: Vernon-Jackson fears #Pompey could be in admin again in a year if Portpin return. Take it he didn't ask them back then! http://t.co/kMYpmQJr

My hunch is still with Boruc for Saturday, assuming the paperwork is sorted of course.

@solentsport: RT @BBCRadioSolent: Here's @mattslaterbbc explaining the latest twists at #Pompey to @bbcradiosolent... http://t.co/XpC7lKiT

@mattslaterbbc: #Pompey fans, if you're up, I'm due on BBC Solent v soon with latest news, 7.25ish Did anyone tune in?

^ This Pompey fans. Forever with their heads in the sand.