Whitey Grandad

We need him on the bench if Davis is playing.

I think it depends on the outcome of Barnard's local difficulties. If we lose him for a couple of months things could look different.

That's how I feel about him.

Home draw please, my daughter and her family are coming to stay that weekend and she's only coming for the football.

I once asked Richard Hall if the crowd made any difference. He said that most of the time he was concentrating so hard that he did't notice us.

I was just having a dig. They should change the FA Cup rules such that if the host club doesn't get paid the ticket money then the away team forfeit the tie.

Some of us don't need magic charms or potions.

Fom the Nationalrail website. I suspect that most disruption will be on Sunday, but best to check direct with the train operators. Engineering work in the Southampton Central area on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 January 2011 Start date 08/01/2011 End date 09/01/2011 Route affected Download map of route affected - map All routes through Southampton Central Train operators affected CrossCountry , South West Trains , Southern , First Great Western Description Train operators affected CrossCountry, South West Trains, Southern, First Great Western CrossCountry Buses replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth.The 09:15 (Sunday) Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly and the 09:40 Bournemouth (Sunday) to Manchester Piccadilly services will both be replaced by buses between Southampton Central and Eastleigh. First Great Western Trains between Cardiff Central / Bristol / Westbury / Romsey and Portsmouth Harbour / Brighton will be diverted between Romsey and Fareham and will be unable to call at Southampton Central. Trains will call additionally at Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh. Customers are advised to change at Eastleigh for connecting buses between Eastleigh and Southampton Central. South West Trains Buses replace trains between: Eastleigh / Southampton Airport Parkway and Totton (with some buses running to and from Bournemouth) Woolston and Southampton Central Romsey and Southampton Central Journey times will be extended by at least 30 minutes. Southern Buses replace trains between Woolston and Southampton Central. Planning your Journey To get options for your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries real time Journey Planner

It's showing as operating on thewebsite: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/s/timetable/details?id=1&return=false&callingPage=t I think it's only partial closures to some services and this website is supposed to be up to date. Aren't they working on the tunnel?

By the way, have we been paid the money due on the ticket sales for the (illegal) 4-1 win yet?

That's not how I remember it. The image-rights claims are subject to another pre-existing court investigation and could not therefore be considered in this case. There was no mention of them being 'not valid'.

I went a couple of times in the early 80s when I did some work for Dolby. My missus came for the first visit and spent the day doing the Bay tours whilst I was working. I think she went to Alcatraz twice, well worth a visit. We hired a car and did 1800 miles in 8 days. Over the Bridge to Muir Woods for the redwoods, 300ft high, south to the Mariposa Grove for the giant sequoias, Carmel and Pebble Beach are a must as is Yosemite, fabulous place. You can get to Reno & Carson City in Nevada. I always wanted to go to Bodie, the ghost town, but didn't have time. North to the wineries in Sonoma and Simi might be a laugh. Sausalito is very twee but it is a centre of the gay community. All this is more for touring with a loved one but I'm sure you and your mates will have a ball.

Just for you: www.google.co.uk HTH

I'm afraid that when it comes to buying quality players Saints are at the bottom of the food chain, snapping up the crumbs from the rich men's tables. It's not until the Premier League teams sort out their striking options that the Championship get their turn and then we get to fight over the leftovers with the other League 1 outfits. Our financial clout might get us a bite at the next level up, but I suspect that it won't be until the end of the window that we hear any substantial news.

Bless, he's got to have something to cling to or he might go insane. (Corp that is, not mog)

Indeed. That's why the red card offence was changed from 'foul and abusive language' to 'offensive, abusive, or insulting language or gestures'. It is quite possible for one player to swear at another, but if no offence is taken then an offence may not have been committed. On the other hand, you can insult an opponent without swearing.

If he's out of contract then can't he join at any time, even outside the transfer window?

But that would cup-tie him and reduce his value.

For a moment there I thought you meant Glenn Hoddle. Don't let Dalek know, he might have a seizure.

Something happens to young lads when they get a few mates in their car. They feel that they have to show off. This is a lot more difficult with a moped. I used to drive a moped yself, a NSU 'Quickly' (don't let the name fool you) back in the sixties and I think my insurance cost £5 a year. Driving across north london to see my missus (not then) in january was the coldest that I have ever been, but at least it gives you mobility.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/currentAndFuture.html?nojs=true&action=true&txtTravelDate=08%2F01%2F2011&toc=sw and click on 'Update'.

We stayed there in February a couple of years ago for three nights on the way back from the Maldives. The El Habtoor was the only place we could get, but there are lots better (and pricier). My wife loved the sybaritic excess of it all. It was a bit chilly to sit outside in the evenings, you would have need a jacket or jumper, and the sea was too cold for even a paddle but sitting around the pool in the daytime with the temperature in the mid twenties was very pleasant. I'm afraid that the Maldives have spoilt us for anywhere else, but it was well worth the stop on the way back.

Hmmm... a plum draw in the 4th round away at Old Trafford, say, could strengthen the old transfer kitty somewhat. I'll leave such matters to the experts. I'm sure there are quite a few who read this board.

It's well worth considering legal protection for an extra £20 to £25 a year. It will help you to reclaim uninsured losses.

Look at it this way.... If we buy him then it stops Brighton from strengthening their squad.