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The opening of the Markus Liebherr pavilion. A lasting and fitting tribute to the man who sadly isn't here to see his vision taking shape as we sit in 4th place at the turn of the year.

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Koeman (today's pre-Arsenal press conference): "I looked back at the video and it was 100% a penalty, but that's football"

@SouthamptonFC: Koeman says he will have the same squad for tomorrow as on Sunday, apart from the absence of the suspended @SchneiderlinMo4. #saintsfc

Koeman: "The players can have a nice glass of wine this evening. It's probably better than Coca Cola"

@SouthamptonFC: Koeman on @AlderweireldTob: "The situation is very clear. I spoke to Toby and I'd like him to stay, but it's up to the player." #saintsfc

Koeman: "We will only be bringing players in during January, not losing players. If we need another player it will be an attacker"

@bigadamsport: CONGRATULATIONS to former #pompey defender Linvoy Primus on his MBE for services to football and charity in Portsmouth

Given the referee didn't have the benefit of 17 (slight exaggeration) different camera angle replays, his decision for the Targett / Fabregas incident was perfectly valid.The decision to not award a penalty can't be called 'wrong' or 'bad' as his interpretation was based on what he saw in real time. Another referee might have interpreted it differently, which would have been equally valid. Referees are human and as such, borderline naked eye decisions are always going to be subjective. One thing's for sure, we wouldn't be having this debate if replays didn't exist.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2890588/Referee-Anthony-Taylor-apologised-Jose-Mourinho-failing-award-penalty-Cesc-Fabregas-trip-Southampton.html

Difficult for the officials to spot this one...

Table after tonight's game:

No hattrick tonight then.... subbed on 76 mins

Fair points

When both are on top form its a close call.

Swansea clueless 4-1

Great goal from Lallana to make it 3-1

2-1 (53 mins)

Jake Flannigan? http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/06082014-201415-squad-numbers-1807762.aspx

Tonight's game.... Liverpool 1 Swansea 0 (33 mins)

http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/laws/football-11-11/law-12---fouls-and-misconduct Given Targett slipped and then Fabregas fell over his outstretched leg, it is debatable that his challenge was "careless, reckless or using excessive force" ergo the referee's interpretation wasn't unreasonable IMO. I guess it could be argued that Targett "tripped an opponent" by being "careless", but given he may not have made contact if he hadn't slipped then that's also debatable. It's possible to have an accident without being "careless".

Video of training today: https://amp.twimg.com/v/243f8c8a-3e77-4d20-979e-f8aa1e4dd22d

I disagree