Whitey Grandad

Oh dear. Does that mean away trips in August to countries we've never heard of in former communist republics?

Hmm... Goes to clear a ball that was going in anyway and the ball rattles between his legs. Not in the same class as Vergini's.

I'm coming round to the opinion that it's Pellè's goal. True, it was hit strongly enough but it squirmed out under the keeper and then rattled between Bridcutt's legs before creeping over the line. If Bridcutt had been standing on the line and the ball had gone into the goal via the inside of both legs then there'd be no argument. Ostenstad's shot was going in anyway.

Surely objective 2 leads to objective 1?

I do hope the old chap is ok. It's unlike him to stay away for long.

Or you cancel your subscription.

Or too old to panic or worry

Yes indeed. At half time in the 6-3 we were singing 'have you got another kit?'

I was going to say the same thing. I didn't notice at the time but it was Long's run across the face of the goal that opened up the big hole at the far post for Cork.

Wasteful today, I thought

A prîcket

Vergini' was pure class. I could see from the way he shaped up to kick it that it was going to go inside the post but the way he curled it round the 'keeper was outstanding. Apparently he played for Argentina in a friendly in Hong Kong so it's not surprising he was a bit confused.

LOL As somebody sent In to a Radio Solent: the Sunderland fans have got an hours journey for each goal

It's almost as though it was planned this way all along

Looking at the replays at the stadium it seemed that the goalkeeper saved it and the ball was going away from goal until the defender made a hash of the clearance and bundled the ball over the line.

SNF game of the day just starting. I'm just finishing my second pint

I can respect your opinions, along with all others. It's a good thing we're all different.

I have always maintained that there was no need to panic but even I never imagined a start like this. I won't get too carried away but I must admit I'm enjoying it at the moment

'We don't buy success, we breed it'.

Isn't that the de-militarised zone between the fans?

Directors' seats?

I couldn't see many empty seats. Dutch fans from Rotterdam = Papalotti?

Clean sheet: luvverly Things you don't hear very often: ...and the eighth goal for Saints scored by...

According to the Mail we have conceded fewer goals than any other English league club this season, which surprised me.

Very pleased for him, well deserved.