Micky

Great idea. Or we could just top the b@st@rds and be done with it. Oh shyte, right back to square one...!

Occasionally a dog will drop a bone, you know...!

Luckily I can differentiate between REASONABLE and NO doubt, and see both sides of the argument. Indeed doubt has been cast on the validity of evidence in a number of cases: http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/executed-possibly-innocent That said - it is a failing of the justice system, and it is they that should address such miscarriages. As for the cost aspect, unfortunately many are missing the point. Yes, it does cost millions to administer the death penalty, but the majority of those costs are attributable to the long drawn out legal process that most death row prisoners undergo. As for being a deterrant - I think it may have a small impact, but is by no means effective in curtailing violent crime. However, I believe that those that perpetrate violence against others for no reason other than their own gratification or personal gain deserve the same medicine. Therefore, where NO doubt exists as to thier involvement, and without any mitigating circumstances, I agree with the death penalty. I agree that I am not on terra firma, but like others here, it sickens me that the likes of Ian Huntley and Fred West are given custodial sentences, whilst in effect the victims (parents, relations & friends) of those that were killed, actually serve much worse sentences.

Great post. Hopefully the majority would agree with this. The club has gone through the mill over the last couple of years, and now, as we have great backing and are building a successful team, the last thing that we need is to be associated with is football violence. The Spirit of Southampton and Family Club are terms synonimous with the club - for them to remain so, there is absolutely no room for the mindless thug element.

Right site...? Right thread...? Right planet even...?

Ahhh well, it ain't the first, and it won't be the last time. Perhaps my opinion was clouded by Red and White bias, which given it was our first win of the season, is forgivable. Next time - I will endeavour to perhaps submit a more informed opinion - or perhaps just keep my gob shut...!

I thought all of his offsides were called wrong, I wasn't within 1000 miles of SMS at the time, but like others I'm allowed an opinion...!

So, in other words, the much maligned LLS aka Marc Jackson, by his actions, was pivotal in saving our club, and ensuring that we got the best possible deal.

Yep, we will - and Kelvin will save it yet again...!

I think there is some 'do's' and don'ts' mixed up there somewhere...!

Have just registered. I see that you managed to get yourself banned after just one thread and two posts..!!! Must be an all time record. Reading it though - the Blue Few are far from happy it would appear - anarchy reigns. I'm not sure it would be wise to post anything under my user name of St Micky - looks like they just ban Saints fans on the spot, whether coming in peace or not.

Errrr...?

As I predicted a 2 nil win. Not too worried about how the goals come at the moment so long as we win. Clean sheet as well - all positives really.

Time for a Lambert hat trick yet though....

No, really, I would never have guessed. This is the most slurred post I have ever seen here..!

It's called freedom of speech - this is an internet forum, potentially open to every internet connected person on the globe. NC is entitled to his opinions, they may not all be mainstream and he often finds himself in the minority. That said, I personally think that he makes some valid points and tries (in the main) to contribute. It may not be what you want to hear, it may differ vastly from your own opinion - but sometimes that is just life. As for banning him - I vote not. Like a TV set, you have the option to change the channel or use the 'on/off' button if it is not to your taste. Here you might consider the 'ignore' option.

I don't think they said that they had a punt actually, but then again like you, my hearings not too good....!

I agree. Would also like to know where this 1 million pounds is coming from? I take it that we have no operating budget now and can just snap up players for silly money. Damn easy to spend other peoples money - my, life is grand now!

Actually it's worse than that - he got hold of a copy of LLS brilliant 'Blueprint for Success' - can't go wrong with that, Beckham, Bridges and all sorts on it...!

You summed it up there NC, you are guessing, assuming, sticking a finger in the air, whilst all the time allowing a guess to form your opinion and pass judgment. Does anybody know the facts?

Met him once and he was an absolute gentleman - took time to chat to me and my two boys. Got to agree with FTF, he gave us everlasting great memories and built a side that played some great stuff.

You may well be right actually. Whatever, perhaps I was just feeling a little homesick whilst in my Germany hotel room, and it was nice to see a friendly German name plastered all over the TV...!

Decent stuff - nice read - only read the Charlton bit but I'll venture back for more later.

Big game, all round confidence could take a massive dive if we lose this one (won't do a lot for confidence if we only manage a draw either) - that said, Saints to win 2 - 0.

Would appear that the Leibherr name is associated with other sports as well. I am currently in Germany and was watching German Eurosport last night, looks like they are the main sponsor for the world championships as well: Hopfully when Saints are competing for the world team championships as well, the Liebherr name will adorn many an advertising hoarding..!