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Don't be so harsh on yourself

More memory invigoration..... Wasn't the "Salz" consortium separate from the "Fulthorpe" consortium, albeit from the same 'side'? i.e. the former was supposedly waiting in the wings should the latter fail - some sort of gentleman's agreement that one wouldn;t step on the toes of t'other? So, perhaps the answer to my "What's changed?" question is that the protracted approach of the Fulthorpe consortium has finally collapsed leaving the Salz cavalry free to do what they were planning to do a year ago? On the Line: Rich Brit has eyes on £40m Saints Last updated at 22:39 22 December 2007 Southampton are close to agreeing a £40 million takeover and, just for a change, the investor is British. Sources close to the deal confirm that a London-based businessman, who is one of the country's 200 richest people, hopes to complete the transaction by mid-February. This follows extensive work behind the scenes by Leon Crouch, who is back in role of football club chairman. The new regime could effectively be in control by mid-January, in time to use further cash to pay the wages of Premier League players who have been lined for loan deals. It is promising news at the end of another week of turmoil at the Championship club. The executive group of Jim Hone, Ken Dulieu and Andrew Oldknow resigned in protest at shareholders' refusal to sell out to SISU Capital, who have now agreed to buy into Coventry. As delicate negotiations continue with shareholders, including the group led by former chairman Rupert Lowe which speaks for 29 per cent, Crouch should soon be assisted in the rescue mission by lawyer turned banker Anthony Salz, a former BBC vice-chairman and a lifelong Southampton fan. He is set to become acting chairman of the plc." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-504188/On-line-Rich-Brit-eyes-40m-Saints.html

What's the difference between Salz and Co mobilising themselves now compared to when they were mobilising themselves 12-18 months ago? Lots of mobilising, little action. Why should we believe that Salz attending the next home game is any more or less significant than all the other games he's attended over the last 18 months when his appearances were supposedly ushering in a new dawn.... What's changed (in your honest opinion) ? cheers

When was the last time we fielded an unchanged line-up?

Just noticed that Kelvin Davis joined in the 3rd goal celebrations....that's got to be the quickest he's ever come off his line, surely?!

lol

Is that an upmarket version of 'dogging'?

Get Kelvin Davis to hide his mobile phone

They get a rebate of £7 due to the consequent saving on laundry costs....

....and then JP woke up....."what a weird dream", he said to himself...

Evidence at last that Rupert lost his thumbs when he last stuck them in a dyke

"The former-Fulham manager Chris Coleman said, "Southampton passed the ball around as well as anyone in the league. You can see the Dutch mentality that has been brought to them by their manager. They play without fear. For the first 15 minutes at the Ricoh we couldn't get the ball off them. I admire Southampton for how they try to play. A lot of the football in this division is physical and it's all about long balls and second balls, but they're not like that and for me they are the best passing team in the league." http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=10818 Surely even TSW can't turn that one into a negative.....can we....?

Good to see a club with a sense of humour....perhaps we should sign their Number 13...? http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10306~19591,00.html

Name: Alan Bennett (on loan to Brentford) Nationality: Rep of Ireland Date of Birth: 04/10/1981 Height: 6' 2" (187cm) Weight: 12st 8lbs (80.0kg) Previous Clubs: Brentford (loan), Southampton (loan), Cork Position: Defender Irish international centre half who became the third player to join from Cork City when he signed in January 2007. Had gained plenty of experience at Turner's Cross, playing in the UEFA Cup in their successful team. His first few months at Reading were spent playing for the reserves, and he earned a call-up to Steve Staunton's full Ireland squad, playing every minute of two post-season games in America. In 2007/8 he started the season on loan at Southampton, and performed well for the Saints after a difficult start. Came back to Reading and was on the bench for the League game at Chelsea. Ended the season on loan at Brentford, and again joined the Bees in the summer of 2008 on a loan deal until January.

http://www.canaries.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetails/0,,10355~1229772,00.html READING KIDS JOIN ON LOAN Posted on: Thu 31 Jan 2008 GLENN Roeder this morning made it three loan signings in less than 24-hours by securing the services of teenage Reading stars Alex Pearce and James Henry. Pearce, a centre back, and Henry, a winger, arrive just hours after the Canaries' boss added Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates to his squad. Pearce, 19, is described as a dominant centre back with strong aerial presence and an eye for goal. He made his debut for the Royals in an FA Cup win over Burnley last season, his only senior appearance for Reading to date. A Scottish youth international, Pearce also spent time on loan at Northampton last season, making 15 league appearances and scoring one goal. This season he was also loaned to Bournemouth, where he played 11 times.

http://www.soccerdata.net/BokotoMolami/34011742 Bokoto, Molami (M C) Club: LOSC Nation: France - Uncapped Date of Birth: 10.06.1990 Estimated Value: Not Much Ability: Sunday League Potential: Passable Bokoto, Molami is a soccer (football) player. Currently playing for LOSC in France. His best position is M C and he uses his right foot predominantly. He is a model professional within the game,

Re: Pearce Joins Saints on Loan double d, 30 Oct 2008 12:51 Ithought something happened to him he was playing amazing then just dissappearfed. hope he does play for saints hes a class defender and i do prefer him to ivar however.

...and we play Reading twice in the loan period

Mike Wilde said in his programme notes on Tuesday that we were close to signing a new CB

Morph seems to rate him.... http://hobnob.royals.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=81706&sid=8c184b80c2d7c9020b2e3b14e3ea6e11

From Reading's OS: "Pearce makes Southampton move Posted on: Thu 30 Oct 2008 Reading defender Alex Pearce has agreed to join Championship side Southampton on loan until 1st January. During the loan period Reading face the Saints on both 22nd November and 28th December, but Alex will not be permitted to play in either fixture. Alex can be recalled by Steve Coppell at any time after the first month of the loan - in keeping with League regulations. Director of Football Nick Hammond told readingfc.co.uk, "Alex is a very talented young centre half who needs to be playing regular first team football at this stage of his development. "With this loan he is joining a good club with good people, and the experience should get him right up to speed and ready if Steve Coppell wishes to recall him." The 19-year-old centre back has made 42(+8 ) career appearances so far, including 7(+5) for the Royals; the remainder while on loan at Northampton, Bournemouth and Norwich over the last two seasons. He had a run in the first team during the early part of this season, and his last appearance was in the Carling Cup defeat to Stoke on 23rd September."