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Nice touch. What with the video last night I'm fast joining the ranks of emotional grown men here!

Yep...it's what he would have wanted....

Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · We’ll have more coverage from the opening of the Markus Liebherr Pavilion at 12pm GMT today. #TheNextChapter

Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · #SaintsFC also announces plans to extend the Markus Liebherr Pavilion with the construction of a two-story annex building. Les Reed: “This is only phase one of a big project. We’re always looking forward.” #TheNextChapter http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20141105-markus-liebherr-pavilion-2063443.aspx "Most of the cost has come from Katharina’s wealth, so it is right that there is a lasting memory of Markus at the club."

Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · Ralph Krueger: “We are delighted to open our new facility and proud to pay tribute to the memory of Markus Liebherr.” Ralph Krueger: “Markus’s vision and legacy will live on in every player and member of staff.” Gareth Rogers: “Markus's vision was to create a sustainable football club and one that plays great football.” # Gareth Rogers: “Integral to that was the building of the training ground. The club is about sustainability.” #TheNextChapter #TheNextChapter

Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · BREAKING: #SaintsFC will pay tribute to Markus Liebherr’s memory by naming its new training facility in his honour. BREAKING: The Markus Liebherr Pavilion is now officially open! #TheNextChapter

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC HOSPITALITY: There are still a few places left in the Saints Bar for Saturday’s otherwise sold-out visit of #LCFC – http://sfcne.ws/LCFCSoldOut

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC HOSPITALITY: There are still a few places left in the Saints Bar for Saturday’s otherwise sold-out visit of #LCFC – http://sfcne.ws/LCFCSoldOut

Anyone recall how much Pompey shafted him for?

Selling out at home to one of the worst teams in the league? We'll be needing a stadium expansion before long....

Another Bertrand interview: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/408622/Ryan-Bertrand-Chelsea-Southampton

*** pedantry klaxon *** I reckon they'll go for "Markus" rather than "Marcus"....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29894003

How ridiculous would it be for me to throw the name "Theo Walcott" out there? Probably best if I kept my hunches to myself sometimes....

Morgan seems to have done a complete 360 degree turn. Would he have agreed to appear on this if his mind was still partly elsewhere?

You know where to report your ITK findings....

And Lallana notable by his absence.....

Likewise. I keep trying to tell myself "it's only football" but that was stirring stuff.

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[video=youtube_share;8794CqG58is]http://youtu.be/8794CqG58is

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/parklife-emerges-as-the-internets-favourite-way-to-mock-russell-brand-9838182.html

I blame the mods for not upholding the forum rules

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/announcement.php?f=5&a=1

"Mum. Help. They're ganging up on me." "Well, I did tell you to stick to posting drivel on the Pompey takeover thread, didn't I my cherub?"

That's surely not the right answer, but I'm glad to hear it. I was just surprised at how quickly pragmatism overcame your sadness to suggest... Perhaps you've read more about him than I? Perhaps you know that he isn't actively looking for work, but is instead happy to stay at home and watch daytime TV? If so, then I can understand your comment. If not, then you might look like you were dismissing the sad situation a fellow human being finds himself in, just so you could trot out a popular pejorative. No, I would feel even sadder if he was sat at home watching television whilst waiting to secure a full time job. If I was unemployed and looking for another job, I'd much rather my days in-between jobs were used used productively rather than sitting around twiddling my thumbs. That's got nothing to do with compassion or the lack of. That's just common sense in my humble opinion. I'm not looking to cast judgement on this one individual, or others in his position.