Guan 2.0

Cutting through the hand-holding, it's clear that some people just don't like Cortese. It doesn't matter that he convinced Marcus to buy (and save) the club, for some he is just a 'rat faced foreigner', and always will be. Some people dislike him for the ticket tax, some people don't like it because they used to get their Tummy tickled by Wilde when they were on the board of fans that got Wilde's shares proxied to them, legitimising their stance on how things should be run ( until he disagreed and took them back, lol). Some don't like him for the so-called 'Ticket Tax' (Crime of the century!!!!111111one). And some don't like the way he closed the book the job's for the boys (Lawrie mac), jobs for the girls (Mary Corbett), and Job's for the Club historians (*winky thing here*) So you read a lot of crap, such as: - Cortese Banned Nick Illingsworth FROM THE STADIUM OMG! (A lie) - Cortese Banned the Squad from an official 'Ex Saints' event (Another lie - He didn't, and It wasn't) - Cortese has only as important as a bog cleaner to the club, and he bought a club on the verge of destruction and has invested in plans to build training facilities purely to make money, with no concern for the team or fans (I don't know where to start). These claims are made repeatedly in the hope that they will become 'fact', by repetition, much like 'Lowe only gave Redknapp 90k to spend' or 'Clive Woodward sent us down' so the next thing is "I can't believe any real fans would sing for a chairmen. Not us proper saints fans at any rate", in an effort to put people off. Of course, some actually advocate this regardless, which is ludicrous within itself, and reminds me of 'What have the romans ever done for us'. It's 'cringe worthy' to sing about Cortese? Would we have won the JPT, would we be in second now, would we even have a club? But no, you're right, let your sensibilities only allow you to repeat "Sit down, if you love Pompey" 500 times a match.

Winning at a canter is never a bad thing! And it shows the depth of the squad that 2 goal JQ couldn't get on the pitch tonight! Dickson sounded like a model pro post match regarding team selection, no wonder Puncheon was drummed out for refusing to Play. Reading did us a massive favour by all but killing the skates play off hopes. Oh and Solent read out my text about having the smell of goals and Minted lamb in our nostrils (form a queue for autographs). All in all, good result and a great night. Carry on Nigel and Cortese!

3-2 Saints. At least one overdue pen for us.

Can anybody else only get half an hour, as opposed to the full hour on this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00fmt7m/BBC_Radio_Solent_Sport_The_reaction_02_04_2011/ Oh, and what was the half time entertainment yesterday?

DENNIS ROFE IN THE HOUSE! Bloody typical I have to leave at 3.30.

Oh LB... Consistent at least!

Zimbabwe is landlocked, good luck getting permission to use other countries airspace! But, you're right - Just because we can't/won't tackle Mugabe, means we shouldn't tackle anyone. Let the slaughter continue!

I honestly can't believe some of the anti-interventionist rhetoric written on here and seen in public polls. History has shown that policies of isolationism only result in a country turning inward, being unable to affect positive change anywhere in the world outside their territory, and suffering as a society. Not to mention that it's just, legal, and in the hope of toppling a dictator and bringing democracy, but that hasn't seemed to convince the 'I'm alright jack crowd'.

Or "Should've used a condom".

Amy

Mark Hughes His first name is Leslie He played for Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Chelsea. He Won 14 major cups and League titles in his playing career. He was a useless budgie for us and somehow started every game.

3-1 hth

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12725838 You're right! But I'm guessing he would just trot out the line that 'nothing has been decided yet' again and again. The only thing I agreed with was that the BBC '"should not be in a race to the bottom". I'm sure BBC 3 was set up as a channel dedicated to weaning off Morons from the main BBC channels, but has failed with BBC1 now just as bad. Much like How the Bowling/Cinema comlex in Eastleigh hasn't reduced the number of Chavs in Southampton by any great number.

Poor Guy.

Did anybody else hear the solent commentator allude that future coverage may be no more uunder BBC Trust plans?

*Lawrie MAC* obviously

Anybody know if peace broke out today?

Excellent Result. I still think Boro and Brighton will start losing games qiuicly, while we've gone from 'either play brilliantly and win by 4 or five, then lose to **** teams' to 'Win ugly if you have to' I'll take the latter all the live long day..... The run was long but you ran it, Lambert If there's a shot to take then you slam it, Lambert If there's a free kick to take then you man it, Lambert Now I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Lambert, We love you...

Went to the Game alongside K Billy's Supersound, (and only a few seats across from Bart, who looked quite Spry and Happy with some Polish Friends) First Half wasn't that great, as we all know. Not helped by yeovil playing Hoof or head (in fact I didn't see their left back (who launched into oxo later) control the ball it for the first half an hour with his feet *****il he skied it). They played very negatively, with only one up front, and only keeping one in our half some of the time *****il they were 3 down, and switched to 3 up front, how odd!). Their supporters were tard-ish, what with "premier league you're having a laugh". Just seemed desperate for attention. Our midfield was bypassed for the first half half well by hoofing, and Chaplow's wrongful booking (if anybody has seen the video and it a foul, I stand corrected, but it looked like he had won the ball fairly), neutered his aggressive game. Adkins spent the first 20-25 minutes screaming at 'deano' because he wasn't doing anything, and returning to the dugout with a face like Thunder several times. Our Silent captain gradually improved. How Butterfield (or Fonte in his absence) is not Captain is beyond me. Several times, Danny would rollick and instruct the back line, as well as coach those in front of him, whilst Hammond was having to be reminded of basics of pass and/or move, and didn't say a peep to help the team! Great vision from Danny on the first goal, too! Barnard worked hard and deserved a hat trick, though I would have preferred to see Lambert go for goal rather than tee up his mate for a third. One thing I liked about Oxo's was that he had a pop from distance, which IMO we don't do enough! Thought Gobern was good when he came on , and seems to be improving all the time whilst I was really willing Fonte in that one-on-one to get the monkey off his back (seems a confidence player). Oxo made me worry when he went down injured (anybody know what happened?) and his attempted cross that left him spinning into the ground was lolsome. Like many others, I like Martin as a player, but he looked nervous on Tuesday, Jhaidi on Saturday please! And Prof and Charlie Wayman, not being funny but you two are either trolls or mental. A solid 3-0 win were we don't get out of second gear but comfortably win in a warm up for Saturday, is not irrefutable proof that we will miss out on the playoffs. I'm sure there are certain mewing 'fans' on here that would prefer a loss to Bournemouth tomorrow so they can engage in a negativo ****fest against Adkins.

4-1.

Some stray observations on the 'Great Escape' 2-0 The heroes of the Blackburn 3-3, Marian and CMFG are vital once again. IIRC, Marsden had been slaughtered by most Saints fans before then. "but it's saints who be sweating on a trip to the bescott stadium to play wallsall next season" Oh how times change. As questionable as his recent actions are, you can really see how much Le tiss cares in his after shot reactions. Oliver Dacourt was the only player to care for them, and took us on all by himself! As pointed out by Crab Lungs - The excellent 'One Vision' complete with 'Dell Crackle' to lead the team out! Kachloul! I don't care about the Ipswich/villa affair. Still got big love for the Man. Unlike Hughes, who I can't belive some fans were chanting his name. Useless, egotisitcal Budgie!

Amy has sent it to Wikileaks?

Seize the Private Message. Back from when Keef ran the Forum!