VectisSaint

No we didn't, that was bull**** being peddled by the fecking awful ITV commentator (Tyldesley). Trying to cover up the fact that apart from the first few minutes there was very little inventiveness or spark in the performance. I assume Tyldesley is Heskey's dad or something, his fawning every time the donkey touched the ball was frankly pathetic. Hopefully things will get better, first games in WCs are always boring, menaingless encounters, and clearly this wasn't the worst (France can take credit for that) but to say we played well last night is just plain wrong.

The away kit is just the same but without the sash. In 1885 sashes were often only worn to distinguish from the opposition.

I think half the team will play with the sash going right to left, and half left to right. That would be in keeping with tradition. And the keeper's shirt will have a roll neck.

Perhaps he just wanted to get Lucy Pinder back again

Difference is we currently have a squad that is the best in the division. We do not need new players to START the preseason or even the season as things stand (Harding can play RB if necessary with Mills LB). I'm not belittling the situation of course we need a proper RB or 2 and CM and we also need another lead striker (backup to Rickie) but to compare this situation with the shambles that was George Burley is frankly a complete and utter joke and you really should take a long hard look at yourself and consider why you want to continue making yourself look so silly.

There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's MasterCard (or any other 0% Credit Card) 1960 in answer to your question...

Are the Asda delivery drivers on strike? Empty shelves, hard to believe.

Could be, but if we're back there in 2 years maybe we won't be too unhappy, especially those who see the PL as the Holy Grail (I only want to be there if we can compete, not make up the numbers and avoid relegation). If its much longer than that then maybe £40 will be a bargain depending on inflation. How's about we cross that bridge when we come to it, instead of slitting our wrists now about something that may never happen.

While I largely agree with your sentiment, in fact a lot of people cannot get a credit card, either due to their age or their credit rating. I think you may be surprised how many this would impact. Getting a 0% credit card really is not an option for many people.

Why? No mortgage and no interest charges, and crowds averaging more than 21k? The break even point last season with mortgage was said to be 15k I believe. OK, our wage bill has gone up, but our income has also, and our other outgoings have reduced dramatically

can't believe you wrote this. What this says to me is just the opposite, and we have an owner who is wealthy enough that he doesn't disclose to the rags how wealthy he is. Not sure how the programmes issue could be seen as an indicator or not of wealth, just a ****-up with an advertiser or copyright. What is does show is that we are not going to be fed tittle-tattle every time something insignificant happens.

feel sorry for the lad, especially after the Sven fecked him about 4 years ago, but frankly anyone who is surprised clealry has not seen him play recently. Lots of pace and threat but appalling decision making and final passing. No surprise at all IMHO. Although I disagree with those who say he has not improved since he left Saints (because its total balls), he really hasn't developed his football brain as much as he should have done.

Nick Holmes and John Hoskins

68 days and counting...

I remember this time last year we had things to discuss

I was there, but left before the end to avoid the traffic (horses, who needs them), so missed Foster's 2 late goals. Missed Crawshaw's opening goal as well as the train was late, bloody LSWR.

Like these, but will be spoiled somewhat by having to have NPower badges on the sleeves (Coke was bad enough but preferable to NP)

C B Fry & Jack Robinson (both played for England against Ireland on 9 March 1901 at The Dell)

Don't think we have pulled out of the Academy league have we?

Good idea, reserve football in this country is rubbish nowadays. Still, I can't help thinking that these European teams will be running scared at the prospect of facing young Pulis

Change formation and add Dowie up front. Lawrie Mac can be manager again

"Best in class" means no lager at all, proper beer (ale) only.

Unheard of? Aris are one of the top teams in Greek, beaten cup finalists this season, played in Europe on many occassions. Of course he is owned by that unheard of Portuguese team Benfica.

is Dennis Wise doubly qualified?

Maik Taylor and Jim Magilton would boost that team - I really meant a Welsh team or an Irish team, not combined, but I think you knew that. Strange thing, I ignored Speedie in my previous post, not because he was crap, though he was, but because I was under the impression he was born in Belfast. Think this must be a typo in "In That Number" - shame on you Duncan