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@pn_neil_allen: #Pompey ownership getting closer to finally being settled. Appleton agrees. http://t.co/sWf4hs3O

Cheers guys. Is this something I ought to get sorted quickly or can it be left a while without causing any long term harm? Reason being that we're due to go on holiday in a week or so and as such would rather get it sorted in September after we get back. There's someone house sitting while we away so the hot water system will still be in use during that time. Thanks again - appreciated

A question for any plumbers out there... Recently we've noticed that one of the upstairs radiators is getting warm when we have the hot water switched on (but the central heating switched off). Is this likely to be the onset of a drastic problem or maybe it's something as 'simple' as the system needs flushing out or rebalancing in some way. I know zilch about how household hot water systems work so be gentle with me! Cheers, The Trousers Household

"Adkins hopes to add to his squad, but Southampton's history means that they do not need the example of Portsmouth to know what can go wrong when a club overreaches in search of success. Adkins preaches evolution rather than revolution, with the club's highly regarded academy continuing to play its part. "Finance is there, but in the right, structured way. We've learned the lessons of administration. It was a horrible time for the football club and a lot of people suffered. "As a manager you sometimes think of winning the next game and needing money for a player, and you forget about the heart and soul of the club. If we get the structure right then there'll be a production line for many years to come of players playing the Southampton way, which will be financially right for this club. Whether I am still the manager at that time is another question, but you've got to think above that."

Cheers for posting Dan - great article

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/adkins-prepares-saints-for-the-best-8007891.html "If Portsmouth want a sign of hope in their present predicament, they need only look a few miles up the M27 at their greatest rivals. Three years ago, Southampton were also newly relegated to League One, in administration and facing a points deduction." You're missing one subtle difference Mr Journalist....

http://audioboo.fm/boos/908612-the-postmatch-views-of-asst-manager-andy-crosby-after-southampton-beat-wolves-2-0?playlist_direction=reversed

He said he "hopes The Trust or Portpin can give him the finances he needs to make the team competitive so they don't become a laughing stock"... Another lap of the vicious Pompey circle beckons... Sigh.

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@solentsport: Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton reflects on the 3-0 preseason win over Bolton on @audioboo #pompey http://t.co/x7y39fvw via @solentsport

@meridiantonight: Harry Redknapp speaks out as Portsmouth faces liquidation - "The supporters need their club" #pompey #football http://t.co/dtk878lz

@officialsaints: Another double substitution by #SaintsFC as Steven Davis and James Ward-Prowse replace Chaplow and Lallana for the final 20 minutes.

@officialsaints: GOAL! SAINTS 2-0 WOLVES (PUNCHEON 69) #saintsfc

@officialsaints: We'll have a #SaintsFC debutant coming on very shortly...

With Pompey being 3 up I make that c.£50m creditors' debt per goal. Superb value for money to keep them going...

@officialsaints: Attendance: 3,978 (420 away fans) #saintsfc

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They will have printed it like that on purpose as (a) to get a sympathy vote from 'the nation' and (b) to send a shot across the Football League's bows to say "look, if you don't let us sign more players we can't afford soon YOUR league is going to be a laughing stock. " In other words, they want people to laugh at them as an attention seeking ploy. Cue the Football League taking pity on them next week. A smart move by Pompey in the knowledge the FL will roll over like a puppy.

Yeah, but he'll become a hero (again) if he does. And it means he'll no longer be intimidated by fans whipped up into an aggressive verbal frenzy by local journalists...

@pn_neil_allen: Birch on Kanu: "I have spoken to his rep and am very hopeful of something being agreed over the weekend". Would settle £3m dispute. #Pompey

£300 quid? Blimey, what did you threaten him with? A night out at Fratton Park in the company of John Westwood?