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Everton 1 West Ham 0

Chelsea 2 West Brom 0

Yes

Man City 1 Swansea 1

Stoke 0 Burnley 2 Second goal for Ings

Chelsea 1 West Brom 0 Stoke 0 Burnley 1

Boruc vs Bialkowski

Don't feel you need to keep reminding us how right you are all the time Turkish me ol' mucker. Everyone already knows how wonderful you are and your contributions are always fully appreciated.

I drove down to a village near Pau in one shot 6 or 7 years ago. Took about 15 hours in total (including stops) IIRC. Slightly bonkers admittedly. My in-laws joined us but broke the journey over two days. Memory is a tad hazy but I think they stayed in a Campanile (Travelodge equivalent) in Le Mans which was roughly a half way point for the journey. Cheap and cheerful. http://www.campanile.com/fr/hotels/campanile-le-mans-centre?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_content=FRA21949&utm_campaign=Campanile

Koeman didn't rule out Davis or Schneiderlin being available but I guess those 3 would be the likeliest line up if Morgan and Davis fail to make it.

Koeman said "Maybe January, maybe February. He won't be rushed back." when asked about likely return date for Jrod at this afternoon's press conference.

Was in response to a loaded question by the journo. Maybe he didn't use the word "rumour". Just me paraphrasing but was brushed aside with Dutch aplomb anyway

Koeman: "Steven Davis doubtful for Monday (definitely wouldn't play if game was tomorrow). Hope Morgan will be fit for Monday but not fit enough to train today" Komena refused to discuss Cork or Clyne contract situations in any detail, although he elaborated more on wanting Clyne to re-sign than he did about Cork. On JRod: "Difficult so say when he'll be ready. Will only come back when he's 100% fit. Won't be hurried. Maybe January, maybe February" Koeman: "Any rumours of getting Lambert back on loan are untrue." On Tadic: "He's fit. Did a normal training session today. Will play on Monday" On JWP: "He's doing well. Will hopefully be back in around 3 weeks, but again, won't be rushed back"

He looks and sounds very jaded there IMO

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/ched-evans-pfa-understand-and-respect-sheffield-uniteds-decision-to-retract-training-offer-but-hope-convicted-rapist-will-find-a-new-club-9875714.html Anyone else thinking what I'm thinking....?

This is definitely the best plaice for fish puns.

http://www.myoldmansaid.com/ronald-koeman-saints-acheived-months-paul-lambert-years/

@SouthamptonFC: LIVE: Watch coverage of @RonaldKoeman's pre-@AVFCOfficial press conference right here from 3pm GMT - http://t.co/38fFdYoMDl/s/yqy0 #saintsfc [video=youtube_share;y4039_HpRsU]

So, Villa will be celebrating their 140th anniversary in the build up before the game, with a parade of past stars etc. A distraction or a morale booster for them I wonder....?

Google search result #1 for "Saintsweb" and "bandstand". Gotta love the internet

Just be thankful it wasn't a nasty Tory. There'd be riots on the streets by now....

Things you couldn't make up No.187.... "Fish arrives at Pompey" http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-make-double-swoop-1-6430856

http://www.sportingintelligence.com/2014/11/21/upgraded-saints-alive-with-potential-but-now-to-handle-the-crunch-211101/ Have only skim read through this but looks like a good piece. Apologies if its just a rehash of existing info though.

Probably about time the old dear made another appearance....