VectisSaint

Not fringe players, finishers rather than starters. 😉

much more like Edozie/Archer, and I wouldn't be worried about either or both of them being off.

I suggest the important point is whether he has accepted. Don't believe for one moment that this would have happened if there was any mileage in the FA "investigation" of his being "bullied". More signs to me that nothing is going to happen and that the club already know where they stand with the FA. Hope I'm not proved wrong.

Charles is not due back yet due to international duties in June (world cup warm-up friendlies). I thought the same would have applied to our 3 Irish internationals but note that none of them were involved in the Irish squad.

I don't think that's how it works, but yes if a particular manager had brought the game into disrepute (LOL) or similar they could be charged. I don't know the Man City charges in detail but I've never heard of any of their managers being individually responsible for any of the alleged financial misdemeanours. As you alluded to though they would not bring any charges while the PL "investigations" continue, otherwise it could be seen to compromise the due process. As I've already said several times I am pretty sure that the FA are only really interested in the alleged "bullying", because it brings into disrepute their "inclusivity" goals. They may include other charges but thats the thing they "care" about, being seen to be a fully inclusive (woke) organisation.

The charges by the EFL were against the Club (same as PL have charged Man City). The FA deal with individuals.

Hydration breaks

Played 31 of 46 EFL matches, started 27, from bench 4. Hamstring injury kept him out of the squad for 15. It's a complete myth that he was not a starter last season. Previous season started 42 for Wednesday.

Our very own Hassan Kachloul giving his views on the Beeb.

FA Disciplinary regulations on Misconduct would suggest otherwise. If you fancy going through the 115 page document to satisfy yourself that it's all made up as they go along be my guest.

Bringing the game into disrepute, misconduct. As I've said before, the thing that the FA will be most interested in (not saying it's right but because they are woke) is the allegation of bullying.

Must be some sort of Shakespeare fan

Unless of course they've already completed their investigation (or decided not to do one). I still think that Dragan would not have said what he did about Tonda without a word to the wise. I do think though that some sort of statement should be issued by the FA either way.

Just an idle thought but maybe he realised he wasn't going to get much game time given we have 4 good players in his position(s). Maybe he was sold a situation which has now changed.

Well he was completely out of sorts in the Switzerland match, looked as if he was carrying some sort of injury for most of it, hardly had a touch and was subbed after 58'. Wasn't surprised really given Canada's game plan which was based on very dynamic, attacking play.

Beats the Mexican wave

Was beginning to think I'd imagined that. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25691250.southampton-fc-option-extend-shea-charles-contract/

We have an option to extend for another year, not clear whether that has been exercised. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25691250.southampton-fc-option-extend-shea-charles-contract/

If you mean do I offer wider, more spacious seating, then yes, but otherwise no, more like a sleeper.

Some of us are also coaches 😉

Cyle is struggling clutching his side, pulled something by the looks.

I was toying with the idea that we should be looking for a THB replacement, perhaps Upameccano would fit the bill.

Perhaps he could hookup with the Channons when he is away from home.

I'm not saying anything, I'm not in the know, just recognising what he is reported to have said in a well respected news paper with no axe to grind. Shea is highly thought of in Northern Ireland (where I have "contacts") and deserves a bit more respect here from some of our "so-called" fans, bit like Ross Stewart. Shea was not treated the best last season (24/25) though shipping him out to Wednesday may have actually done him the world of good, so perhaps he isn't best inclined to stay with us, but he is certainly looking at being back for pre-season.

Perhaps he will when the players are back for pre-season. It's not long. He already has a contract. The Club and players are clearly on their holidays at the moment. Sheesh.