doggface

I thought we were a joy to watch, other than our poor finishing in the first half in particular. thankfully, j and rickie scored at crucial times and really at 2-0 it was game over. Against a better side we would have been punished for those misses. Newcastle really were appalling, I could see even from the huddles we wanted it more. you can only beat what was infront of you though, it's hard to conceive they were above us though. That said they have had a couple of late goals which has papered over the cracks a little. Elliott made some amazing saves, but the others were a disgrace. 10-0 would not have flattered us, but can't grumble too much. If we can keep this young team and coaching staff together, we could create history.

1st to admit I felt it was hindering his game last year and that rickie should have had it. Credit to lallana for his influence this season leading by example.

Saints never released details on length of deal just said it was 'long term' which is subjective IMO. I tried to find out more but at the time club would not comment. no idea if we are canning adidas as rumoured. Reading between the lines, the sounds are adidas again and all red shirt. One reuters journalist and saints fan Ossian shine, tweeted stripes will be back in 2015 but not next season as already signed off. Take it with a pinch of salt, but could be true.

He was probably bummed about playing on the left seeing less of the ball. I was glad gaston got a start in the hole though.

Only way we can become marketable abroad IMO would be to splash the cash ala city or Chelsea. Not going to happen therefore a load of cobblers. no one here in Toronto gives a **** about us. Arsenal Liverpool united rule

Each to their own, I think it looks ****e. FWIW the Montreal striped kit is 2013 and will be used this season too. MLS kit cycles are usually 2 years not one like the usual in england.

Also just noticed on the OS that the adidas logo has just been added back to the "rolling partner banner" at the bottom of the page. Could be nothing in it, but it could also have been pulled by the club due to the discrepancies. It had disappeared for a number of weeks.

No. There have been problems, that much is clear. Just a question if the objections have been resolved or have the ties been cut. I doubt the club will comment until close season (to protect sales)

Top one is a good effort, adding the centre red stripe kills it IMOIMO

We won't be as we are on 1 year cycles like most clubs. Plus it is the end of AAP3 deal, also "rumoured" and unconfirmed that deal with adidas is terminated.

Looking forward to a decent game of football, unlike today's effective but neanderthal opponents. bring in clyne, Dejan and gaston. Wanyama bench. Go for it

Liebherr's have been brilliant owners IMO. Ff is a glass half empty kind of guy as he would freely admit. Still livid about yesterday but I put the blame at pochs door mainly, no rant at the everyday running a IMO.

This would be a quality chant lol

Best to rotate depending on oppo. Chambers much better in the air and stronger, but clyne the better all rounder for me. Much better going forwards. thought chambers was a bit hit and miss tonight especially 2nd half.

My mom tonight, he seems a good lad and always gives 100% he had jelavic and long in his pocket. He looked super calm in possession and won his headers. Always felt that cb is a the toughest position to play, if you make a mistake it's generally a goal at this level. Every player needs games to get a rhythm, especially centre backs. I have doubted him at times, but he is more than adequate back up for lovren.

Confident we will get something, probably a draw 1-1

im implying he is talking ****. IMO he has already agreed an exit at the end of the season or he has a verbal agreement on a new contract.... I know, I know, nothing like hedging your bets! which one I have no idea, but there is no way they have only spoken for 5 mins, no way, horse ****. Poch has some idea of what the future holds he is not stupid and blind.

IMO something is going on regarding long term plans but I'm not sure what. Poch is certainly being economic with the truth. It is a fact that he was in st Mary's at least 30 mins before speaking to saints player and then doing the presser when he met katherina for "5 mins". wasnt it also common knowledge they recently met for dinner? Also she has been at every home game since cortese left (very encouraging) and they've not spoken? Sure.....

palace have signed a deal from next season with macron I think. I'm not a fan of macron

Chambers was back in full training today and Wanyama has been training well all week according to PochPoch

Terrible news, condolences to sam's family. Glad he saw his 1st goal for the 1st team

Great news. A lot of twisting and turning required for head tennis so can't be far away. Well done medical team

Seems no one has heard anything concrete then, just that there have been a number of issues. Fwiw I hope we stick with them but I'd still be fairly surprised if we make our own. puma,adidas,Nike are very competitive at the moment as the Bpl is big business and we are a great catch ATM. surprised but delighted to see umbro back again with Everton, massive deal for them I thought they were toast.

Well they will be likely paying us a six figure sum each year so that helps but we get a smaller cut of the sales than if we produced our own. Also no overheads as adidas design all the products. Premier league is still booming so no doubt contract value will only be going one way. Arsenals deal with puma for example is about 20 mil per season (I know that's at the higher end) Also I think it raises our profile.

Just wanted to pick up on something that Matthew Le Tissier mentioned on another thread which may have gone under the radar. Has been said that our "long term" kit deal is due to be cancelled in the summer as cortese fell out with Adidas. Allegedly we will be going back to our own branded kit instead. I know that mlt is in the business of selling match worn shirts and don't doubt he has heard something, just wondered if anyone else had heard anything more concrete. i asked the media guys on twitter who are usually pretty good at responding but was met with a wall of silence. Wattsy the photographer did respond saying "NO can't" which makes me think there maybe something in this. does anyone know anymore? thanks