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Also confirmed by Sam that they made an enquiry and were told that Huddersfield were not interested and so he would not take it any further especially as he would not have the funds to prise him away anyway. So Fat Sam confirms no further interest. Fat Sam has already said he has a very long short list, so what, it seems like his short list may be even shorter given WHU's lack of funds. I like it when big mouths like Fat Sam reveal what they do with regard to transfers, giving the game away, I prefer the approach of NC/NA where nothing is said until the deal is done, keeping everyone guessing and not showing their hands like some poker novice. However, it may be the NC may give NA the required funds.

I think you are just looking for trouble. The manager probably didn't get mentioned because he wasn't involved in the contract negotiations. Other than saying to NC, please get the man signed up, these sorts of things would not be handled by the manager. Its not like with some managers who shall remain nameless where negotiations with players have to involve decisions on the size and content of brown paper envelopes.

Not sure why. Surely the contract would be such that it provides different remuneration depending on where we are. Much like Lowe (spit) inserted a clause in most players contracts to reduce pay if we were relegated, so would NC if we are promoted. It really is not difficult to budget based on various outcomes.

Not at all, if he said something that some would consider derogatory then it would not materially change my opinion of Claridge, who I (and it seems most others on here) consider very knowledgeable, and usually very fair. One bad comment about a Saints player does not alter a general opinion of a person. As I don't know what was said, I can't comment on whether it was deserved or not, being a Saints player does not mean you are above criticism.

I thought it fell through because Lowe thought Drogba had an attitude problem. Still we had Brett Ormerod so no worries.

What about them? [i have no idea what he said and wouldn't change my opinion even if I did]

Actually the one thing they don't need to do is to dump Claridge. Its the other bloke that is the problem, knows nothing about football and is a real thrush. Claridge is actually very good, trouble is some on here are blinkered and can't see past his Skate connections, shame really because he is nearly always very complimentary about Saints.

May Day!! May Day!! (Perhaps you meant 3 months and 3 days)

Quite right, why would the Sun make things up when they can easily hack into people's phones and answering machines and get accurate information?

No ****, Shurlock

Looks like they have just missed him out, he shows up on other top scorers lists with 9. Correction, they have only credited him with 5 goals!! Why are all of our players so formally named, Richard Lambert, Guilherme do Prado, Daniel Fox? I assume Sharp will become William when he signs for us.

About as likely as signing the double European Footballer of the Year. To be honest I've never heard of him

springsteen

As always we should play to win the game. Winning breeds confidence. OK, make a small number of changes to rest some key players/give fringe players a run, but we should not be far short of our strongest team. Having a weekend off never seems to have the positive effect some folks expect, we usually look lethargic when we have not played. Most players prefer to play week in week out. The one thing we could do without would be a replay. Just a shame that the game is not exactly exciting (sorry Coventry).

This is why we are top of the league, we are very good, and the rest of the pack are utter dross. Nothing to fear from anyone, today has been a good day, 3 horse race now with Cardiff and Hull getting beat and Brum now so far behind even with games in hand. We've had a little blip and still are 3 points clear, 8 points clear of 4th and 12 points clear of 7th place.

Looks like we won't drop out of the top 2 this year then

Love to know what you think are difficult games. Apart from Birmingham (away) there is nothing in Jan/Feb that should really cause us any real concern. West Ham are average at home, better away, Leicester and Cardiff at our place (won 5 away games between them), Forest away (3 home wins), Burnley at home (OK, Clarets have a decent away record), Derby at home (3 wins) and Watford away (4 wins out of 12). Just leaves Brighton away, and they have not even won half of their home games this season. Actually a pretty good set of fixtures, apart maybe from Brum who are unbeaten in their 9 home games. I know it can look reasonable when we are top of the league, but really we should have nothing to fear playing anyone.

Did anyone else spend absolutely ages applying Letraset transfer numbers to the backs of players shirts (1-11 of course)? So fiddly, but made the individual players more, well individual. I had a Celtic team and that was even worse, trying to apply the numbers to their shorts. In hindsight, thank goodness it was before the days of players names on shirts.

http://www.peter-upton.co.uk/sub1.htm

Pah! Bloody kids. Subbuteo was just updated Newfooty. Actually me and my mates spent days with Subbuteo, local league. Trouble was one damn kid always cheated, not using the regulation flick. Still have Saints somewhere in a box, even though some players have lots of Airfix glue round their ankles!!!

Odd really, he really has.not been that good.this seaon very often. This seems.to be.largely based on how.good.he was last. He clearly now has a reputation. I expect he will be class from now on in.

No coincidence, Sharp will leave but not to join Saints. I thought it was a done deal with the Tractor Boys but seems someone else has trumped them, guessing Leicester or Sunderland.

I noted in his quotes that he said that his Dad is a Saints fan. He used to say he was and wanted to end his career here, seems to have changed his tune now, no evidence of him still being interested in Saints other than for the sake of upsetting his old man. My old man supported the Skates, I had other ideas.

Can't see how he has shown anything in the Prem, played a few decent games for a relegated team, and done nothing with Rangers and clearly isn't needed by mid-table (at best) team. Could be the worst thing to have around our dressing room, and NA has stated quite categorically that he will not play for us again. Can't see how anyone can come to a conclusion that he is a decent bloke based on Twitter, comes over as a complete knobhead if you ask me, but then most people come over as knobheads on Twitter. It really is just about the lowest form of communication these days, even teenager grunts are more expressive and intelligent.

You can't just ship players out, they have contracts, and didn't plan to get injured. You can pay them off, but what's the point? Jaidi and DC are contracted to the end of the season, for sure Jaidi's contract will not be renewed, but maybe DC's will (if he plays a good number of remaining games). As for shipping out Chaplow I do hope you are joking, but suspect you aren't.