Micky

Hello, because that information has come from unofficial sources. Sources 'supposedly' ITK from outside the club. Sources in the media that are guessing to fill column inches. Sources that sit where you are now, guessing and speculating. SFC 'The Club' have told you (us) nothing officially about this player - they have not lied.

Exactly - coupled with the fact that the club has not (to my knowledge) commented officially about this particular player as well, makes it somewhat difficult to see where we have been lied to by SFC.

So you are not a lawyer (my, I'm surprised..!), but somebody who just makes assumptions. Nobody in the club has even commented on the player joining (officially) - everthing on here and in the press is hearsay. So, how have you been lied to - did the club phone you and tell you that the work permit has been sorted? Naaah I thought not. We, or indeed some other club, might yet surmount this problem which will allow him to play - and if that is so then good luck to all parties. But to suggest, without one iota of substance, that the club is lying to the fans is rubbish. My how Markus must be happy to know that we are 100 percent committed to the club and not at all fickle.

They have given you honesty ffs, they haven't commented..! Other sources have... you sure don't live up to your username. Duuuh...!

Ohhhhhh pooooooooo....!!!

Remind me never to do 'Dinner at Ponty's' - far too dangerous...!

Lounge & Main Board (Pub). Rarely go to the lounge, hence most of what happens there is lost. Spends moucho moucho time in the Pub (Main Board) 'chewin' the fat', 'earwigging' and interacting with the lads - know pretty much everything that is going down. In immenent danger of losing (as Wes points out) one to the most subscribed posts in recent times, a post which will come to a natural conclusion anyway come the start of the season. A good topic - moved from the mainstream - not the best editorial decission - all IMHO of course.

What Wes said - it is Saints related as it's purpose is to show the comparison between the two clubs who find themselves at opposite ends of the FL, whilst also being in very different financial / stability positions which belie each clubs current plight.

Brilliant game - but don't forget, Bruce was in goal for them - Lawrie could've bunged him a tenner before the game...! No, joking really, honestly....

Yeah - could get Maradonna too - don't think that he's going to the Skates anymore...!

Well I for one wish you good luck next season, when we overtake you (and we will ), I would like us both to be in the top league. That can only be good for South Coast football in general. Whilst your plight may seem critical right now, you never know how people are going to react to adversity - as I stated elsewhere on this thread - it makes some stronger. I think that you have to adopt a 'last year Hull City' approach, in that everybody is going to think that you are the whipping boys - but you go out with nothing to prove and effectively nothing to loose, and give it a right good go. Yes Hull stayed up by the skin of thier teeth last season - but right now that is probably your number one objective. (Apart of course from your deluded few who are probably still thinking that European football is a goer...!). Personally, I think you could pull it off as well. Do I want you to feel the pain and suffering that we have over the last 5 years or so - damn right I do. But I want us to inflict that suffering on you fair and square next time we both meet at your dump... sorry - I meant ground, honest..! Good Luck.

And there appears to be internal strife too: http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=424&fid=203&sty=2&act=1&mid=2125121317 or here if you're adverse to actually visiting thier board... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204354/Portsmouth-stars-David-Nugent-Marc-Wilson-drunken-brawl-shame.html

Nope - but it may for them. BTW if anybody is interested, they are currently talking about pompey on talksport atm.

About sums it up for me too - I'm pretty indifferent about them to be honest. That said, I would like to see all South Coast clubs doing well and I really don't wish extinction on any club. Personally, I don't think they will go down this season either, adversity can sometimes make you stronger.

Would you stop sitting on the fence and tell us how you really feel eh...!

Mongadill...???

Look at me....!

Hundreds hopefully, make mine a double....!

Do you win a cup, or a tin..?

Yeah right - I'm over 50, you get the drummer and I'll play fukkin' lead guitar for you too - then we'll see how many decibels you can hack!! I would like to think that we can generate enough atmosphere and noise at SMS without the need for glorified cheeleaders bashin' drums.

No room for sentiment here. Forever grateful for Killers contribution to the club - he was immense for us. But the club too reciprocated during his long fight to get fit again. To intimate that we should be offering him a coaching contract based on the fact that he did well for us during his playing days is foolish. Go down that road and we'd just as well give MLT, Franny, Doddsy, Shilts, Shearer & Razor a call and offer them all 'posts' somewhere in the club. Forever grateful for his contribution to the club - but there is a time to leave the stage.

Ahhhh another journeyman - been there, seen it, dunit - that's (largely) how we got here, so unlikely to be the answer to our problems.

Stick in there Snowballs - it can be beaten, will be willing you on mate - take care.

Don't worry, pre-season friendlies are all about fitness - allegedly...!!

Better news by the sounds of it, not out of the woods by a long chalk - but, as he did as a player, sounds like he's fighting this one all the way. Good luck to him: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/John-Hartson-Condition-Of-Ex-Arsenal-Celtic-And-Wales-Football-Improving-Gets-Support-From-Troops/Article/200907415350988?lpos=UK_News_First_Home_Article_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15350988_John_Hartson%3A_Condition_Of_Ex-Arsenal%2C_Celtic_And_Wales_Football_Improving%2C_Gets_Support_From_Troops