Whitey Grandad

It wasn't broke so why did they 'fix' it?

It's a good idea but somebody has to sit on the Itchen in a rowing boat to go and get all the balls back.

Great report Chez, as usual. I must point out in fairness to Puncheon that is was Morgan who got the yellow card. My two-halfpence, for what it's worth: Kelvin flapped at one too many crosses and we got punished for it. At half time I was expecting another Leicester type of night but second half was much improved. There was too much 'after you Claude' in front of goal and far too many overhit crosses under no pressure. We were lacking a bit of drive from the midfield. At one point about 10 mins from the end we were in a promising position the ball was worked back three passes which allowed Cardiff to push upfield and the whole momentum of the attack was lost with our front four having to come back with them. Some bizarre decisions from the ref who sometimes seemed to want to be the centre of attraction. A better performance but I doubt whether this level will be enough for automatic promotion. An interesting three months ahead. And it was bloody cold. I must wear a thicker coat next time.

At my age you tend to take a longer-term view. Which one would you bet on scoring next?

Agreed. Hammond is worth it for his goals alone. Morgan is a reactive player, watching him is like watching a square-rigger trying to beat upwind.

The shares have halved in value over the last year and that was when he was expecting a bonus.

Didn't something similar happen with Birmingham a couple of seasons ago when they were promoted back up after one season? Ah, I've found this: http://www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~2053777,00.html It seems that there would be no extra money coming our way if they went under.

It would be asking a lot for him to slot into the team immediately. He won't have trained much with the others and it will take him a few sessions to establish working partnerships.

Is he any good?

If we can get our 'A' team back from injuries then we can expect a run of results similar to the first three months of the season and the points table will take care of itself, no matter what the results are this week.

Spot on.

Is that rhyming slang?

15 to choose from: http://www.ikeafans.com/directory/category/ikea-stores/location/United-Kingdom-/ (and before you ask, no I don't subscribe to this forum.)

I collect £50 notes. If you have any spare I'll take them.

It makes sense. I saw that van once on the M27 near Portsmouth, round about the time that 'Arry was there.

We've got to beat Millwall first. Let's hope so because I shall be away for the scheduled game with Derby.

We shall be ball number 3: http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2012/Jan/fa-cup-fifth-round-draw.aspx ... And the draw is at 3:40 this afternoon live on itv Live update @thefadotcom on Twitter

How old is he?

So long as you're not getting wet, what's the problem?

Well we have failed to match their expectations.

Vote for her?

Perhaps he should have been paid on results, or on a basic with a bonus, or even piecework. If only he'd put the job out to tender I could have offered him a better deal.

In which case I take back all I said.

How about bells and tattoos? Are they allowed?

Without pace you need the passes forward to stick to the front players which then gives time for the midfield to get up and provide support. Last night Connolly was always trying to dummy or flick the ball on whilst Guly always seemed to have three players pounce on him whenever he got given the ball.