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Yep, the £300m figure first came to light on here a couple of years ago. From a reputable source IIRC.

@bigadamsport: I still think #pompey can make a good fist of staying up if they keep Connolly & Benson together up front - promising partnership at Walsall

Mr Allen was never a man for mere details....

Calm down, calm down....the intrepid Portsmouth News had this story covered last summer... @pn_neil_allen: Prospect of #Pompey leaving Eastleigh and returning to the city to save money was reported on back in July. http://t.co/51Tj8igP

Jonny Barrett ‏@BarrettJonny Tired of Scummers comparing what they took to places to us. Their form was better and they go but don't sing #qualityoverquantity #Pompey

Yep...instant denial by the Trust on Twitter

Neil Allen ‏@NeilAllenPN Would you pay £1000 to play in an actual League game for #Pompey? See details of a revolutionary new fundraising drive in tomorrow's paper. (yes, I know its not the real Neil Allen....although it is difficult to tell the difference between the parody and the real thing sometimes....)

Nope....I've checked all the threads on the main board tonight and can't find a single one about any CBs we might be about to sign....

Bang goes our chances in the fair play league if he signs

@alex_crook: There will never be a greater fall from grace in the history of football than that of #pompeyfc loyal and passionate fans do not deserve it

@Average_Skate: At least the fans are doing us proud ! I'd like to see the Facking Scummers take 400 to Wallsall! FACKING SCUMMERS! #pompey

@Sgazmandoogle: You have to tip your hat to the #pompey fans. Despite everything, they've taken twice as many supporters to #walsall, as #fulham did to #wba

@SteveClaridge: At wallsall for game, might be one or two PFC players who need reminding how lucky they are to play for such a great club!

@solentsport: #Pompey Supporters’ Trust Chairman Ashley Brown: “timescales we think we’re working to at the moment mean 10 points will hit us this season”

No idea if this says anything new.... http://www.gianlucadimarzio.com/calciomercato/cagliari-ce-linteresse-del-southampton-per-astori/

You're mistaking me for someone who's thought this through before posting...

How about the option of playing 3 centre backs + two wing backs?

@blueballoo2000: Walsall - 100% empty of home fans currently. Was it something we said?:-) http://t.co/sttwb8Ui

Uh-oh... @tancredipalmeri: Re Southampton-Astori: the player has reached an agreement with the club,that now is working to pay less than the 10m € asked by Cagliari

Twitter awash with 'done deal' posts

Is the word count for "plucky" up into double figures yet?

Southampton FC ‏@officialsaints Aaron Martin has today returned to Saints after it was mutually agreed to end the defender's loan spell at @Official_CPFC. #saintsfc

Spoilsport

It's not about the rest aspect per se, it's more of a precautionary measure to ensure your key players aren't injured for the (arguably) more important games. For example, you wouldn't enter your prize marrow in the fruit and vegetable competition at the local village fete a few days before the National Giant Vegetable Championship.... http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/uk-gears-up-for-national-giant-vegetables-championship/