Micky

What on earth is that all about? I don't normally take too much notice of the few anymore - but Jesus, that Neil Allen sounds as though he is about to jump off the Itchen bridge....! P.S. I do now understand what people mean when they highlight the word 'paragraphs' for this rag though.

Cheers Jimmy - I feel empowered and enlightened to have learned at least something from the last 12 pages...!

So - could somebody explain to me the 2nd phase offside rule please, so that I can at least understand one post that I read tonight...???

So are we therefore saying that because of the fact that the ethnic makeup of employees in the media doesn't reflect the population as a whole, that this would indicate that the BBC has, in the past, discriminated against the black, Asian and non-white ethnic minority, by giving jobs that should have gone to them, to the majority white ethnicity? I'm not trying to be antagonistic with this issue, but simply trying to see why 'the best person for the job' is not being considered. I fully understand that these are internships, but by definition they are opportunities that could very well lead to full time jobs.

And so this is good reasoning (fair and legal) for the agency to apply it's "no whites" policy for all of the positions advertised...???

Highly unlikely, Stoke have been awful for the last couple of months, they have nothing to play for - easy West Ham win. Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

First off, I didn't even try to understand the legislation - too complex for me I'm afraid. But looking at the positions advertised, I can see no reason as to why they would not be open to people of all ethnicities - there appear to be no valid reasons as to why the positions are to be filled by "UK nationals from a black, Asian or non-white ethnic minority." I would be quite interested to hear the BBC's reasoning for this to be honest. That said, the website does make it abundantly clear that it is working to "provide opportunities for paid internships in the creative industries for young people of graduate (or equivalent standard) from under-represented black, Asian and other non-white minority ethnic backgrounds". However - this still sits a little uneasy with me, what happened to hiring the 'best qualified person' for the job irrespective and any E & D protected characteristic that they may possess?

Personally don't believe in 'what if's' - you can do them after every single game to be fair. What if.... We hadn't hit the woodwork 3 times Victor hadn't got sent off The ref had of given the pen And so on, and so on. All of these thing happen every game, but once the ref has blown the final whistle it's done - you can't change it (normally) - so just move on to the next game. That said - there are probably supporters up and down the country doing 'what if's'. Personally I'm just very happy with a very good season, where we've played some good stuff, and bloodied a few big boys noses. 'What ifs' - not for me, just imagine what Villa fans are 'what iffing' right now and be thankful for a very good season once again.

You've not been a Saints fan for very long have you? Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

Not really that controversial - it was common knowledge that Emu was not happy with his share of the royalties...!

Great, great achievement, gives hope to all of the clubs outside of the big 4 or 5, well done - enjoy the party...!

You don't do humour very well do you....? Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

I doubt very much that RK is bothered about who he loses this summer, don't forget, he's off to Arsenal anyway.... allegedly....

Yes and No. His latest..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00Z49XWqv_I

Minute in stature, massive in talent.... A brilliant wordsmith, thanks for the memories. RIP

We are a mid table side, simple as that. Talk of top 4 and Europe is pie in the sky. What Leicester have done this season is great, but it's a one off in 30 years. Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

I know I shouldn't, but it deserves to be here: http://news.sky.com/story/1656775/gun-sense-mum-shot-in-back-by-four-year-old

If we really do harbour European ambitions then we really do need to be winning games such as these. I fear though that they will want it more due to their predicament. I'm not saying that I'd take a point, but I fear a loss if I gamble. 2 - 1 to the Cherries I fear. Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

Some logic in this whole sorry mess. Probably not, but perhaps a little self pacification for those who partake: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/features/magazine-35590249/35590249

You guys need to get a room. Or perhaps get over to the Muppet Show where one of you can set up a 'Who wants a fight?' thread, then you can throw your childish jibes around all day, all night, whenever. No need to stalk each other around looking to score petty points - keep it all in one place. Turkish recently asked a very valid question on, and about, this forum - you've pretty much given him, and others, the answer. The 'Weekend 6/7 Feb - Other Games' thread, where you come to get the latest on that very subject - you think.

What Turkish said. Although I don't entirely blame the mods, more the people who called for bans instead of being more thick skinned and just 'scrolling on by'. I have never put anybody on ignore, but if I came across somebody that I knew was trolling or I didn't particularly like, then I would just ignore the post. Even Turkish got ignored when he went off on one. The point being, i moderated my browsing myself. I don't know what's going on over at PAP's place, haven't looked in for months, but I think many of the 'characters' defected to that site. Will always be grateful to those people whose efforts go into running this place, but I feel perhaps less stringent moderation and freer speech might be considered forth with. Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

You probably need to get over the fact that Liverpool are a much bigger club than us, and therefore an attractive proposition for most of our players. Don't let it bother you. As for cup finals, again you're wrong. I had a great day out at Wembley a couple of years ago with about 45,000 other Saints fans - we won too..! Football, it's all relative you know. Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

I hope he's been ****in exterminated, boring tedious tw at..... Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

Really feel the need to contribute to this thread....... Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

Koemans lost it, totally lost it, if I could start threads I'd have started a "Koeman out" thread weeks ago...! ? Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk