Greedyfly

I am lead to believe that this is the way it works in the football league anyhow. It's not just because it is us but because transfer fees are paid direct to the football league and then paid on behalf of the club. I am happy to be proved wrong. OTHERWISE: Slow news day I guess. Getting a bit bored of the wait...And a touch nervous. Any news that might help this?

People in glass houses... http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=13545

Likewise...Nice birthday present.

It all doesn't quite add up does it. Either the Echo hasn't got a clue (always a distinct possibilty) OR someone is playing some pretty big games. If MJ and crew have been allowed this level of access one can only assume that if Pinnacle and those from abroad are serious then they too shall be asking for the same access at some point no? If so...The only conclusion I can draw is that this will/should/has-been-done to speed up the whole process. Any takers on this theory?

A clever ploy to speed up the process possibly? I wouldn't ever get my hopes up about Saints but could this make for some actual news for next week?

As was demonstrated last season with Wotte, 'talk is cheap'. He can say all the right things he needs but ultimately he failed to make any improvements throughout his whole involvement last season. Wotte can not continue.

I would take a stab and say not much. Seems a given that talks were still going on last night (after 11:25am) and as such this would probably coincide with the ultimatum issued by Fry yesterday morning. Anyone want to clarify my interpretation?

Muy muy funny, congrats.

Well that went to the right fighter but only Freddie Roach believed it would be as easy as it was. I maintained that Pacquiao could punch up the weights and thats's exactly what happened. P4P King. This is a great situation now as Mayweather has to prove his worth against a very dangerous opponent before Pacman has to consider him. The boot is firmly on the other foot I feel. It used to be Mayweather callling the shots on who he could fight but now Pacman can play the waiting game. Marquez is the only one who has given Pacquiao a real problem out of his last few opponents and I think at light-welter weight and lower he'll give Mayweather the same issues (think the fight is at catch weight of 143lb - half way between light welter and welter which may be a bit heavy for Marquez). He's a real nasty, resilient scrapper and it should be a great fight. If Marquez wins then we could see Marquez Pacman III if not it'll be the one I am looking forward too...P4P past vs P4P present....And I'll get my bet in early...Manny to win by knockout.

http://hammersmashface.mybrute.com/fight/?d=ronnie-kray;k=e89d8505adc3 Messed up Ronnie http://hammersmashface.mybrute.com/fight/?d=reggie-kray;k=cc6b58b761df Smashed up Reggie http://hammersmashface.mybrute.com/fight/?d=sister-kray;k=4cce5dcee9d1 And fooked Sister Kray in the ass.... I am sooooooo bored at work today.

It really is a complete no brainer though isn't it. I mean opinion isn't even divided on this thread yet our government in their infinite wisdom can't see it. Chumps. Lastly I chuffing love the expression 'wedding vegetables' and will be using it on a more frequent basis. Nice work John Boy.

That is the single biggest thing Ricky has a clear advantage compared to Pacquiao. Technical ability, speed, lateral movement he loses outright but he's a puncher and a half at Light-welter. For this reason I find this fight harder to call than most.

OK you sound as though you've taken offence with something somewhere and also seem to be having trouble reading what I have typed. I didn't say the fight would be pointless (Hatton v Pacman) I said if Hatton beats Pacman (which, thanks, I am aware he has more than a chance at) then the Mayweather v Pacman fight would be pointless. It would prove nothing for them to arrange a bout, Mayweather would stay retired and in the interest of the sport itself that would be a shame...hence I am cheering for Pacman. I feel no unconditional sense of patriotism where most sports are concerned preferring to concentrate on those that bring something else to the game...

http://hammersmashface.mybrute.com/fight/?d=earthwood;k=79c470d68ede Pwnage (christ that's a **** word - I should have been on the Echo website when that verbal scrap broke out) of Pankcake http://hammersmashface.mybrute.com/fight/?d=hairy-nutsack;k=17ea195b7558 Raped Scudamore And got ***** slapped by ***** Bruut... 2/3

I thought it was fairly obvious what I was saying but I'll try again. Personally I like Hatton. As a boxer I like Hatton, typical English brawler, though technically not sound. If it were anyone other than Pacquaio (or Cotto - I'd be neutral for this as I love watching Cotto box) I would be cheering on Hatton. However I like seeing the biggest boxers in the world fight. Back in the day when Benn and Eubank would go at it without a second thought. When Tyson would take on anyone without a care as a 19 year old crushing machine. When Ali made a mockery off all that stepped before him. Before all boxers were interested in were the '0's' on their record (days which I am glad to say are slowly returning). And for me the most mouth watering fight out there would be Pacquaio vs Mayweather Jr. (has to be at 140 - junior welter). BUT if Hatton wins then this fight would be pointless, as having crushed Hatton at 140lbs, Mayweathers decision to retire and probably then stay retired will remain vindicated. As such I will be cheering for Pacquaio. As an aside Pavlik to take on Mora in June.....MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA funny stuff.

10 points to that man...Which is more than my brute got today having been hammered three on the trot. Useless ***t.

Always thought Froch was all mouth and no trousers but it seems he's prepared to back up that undeniably large gob of his. I Think Taylors heart is no longer in it though and he's been less than convincing since he fought Cory Spinks, a fight which I felt he lost... still beating him was no easy feet and he's done just that. Moving on and I am betting, and in truth hoping, that Pacman beats Hatton. It's nothing against Hatton and I like him. I was rooting for him against Mayweather but in the interest of seeing the previous P4P vs the current P4P go at it (which if Hatton wins I think is less likely) then I hope and expect Pacman to have too much for him. He's a big hitter because of his technique not his size and weight and at the end of the day he is just faster and busier than Hatton.

'HammerSmashFace'...Catchy hey....And to think this was a song...Any takers by whom?

Absolutely not. ****ing terrible idea. Clueless idiot springs to mind.

F14 Tomcat - F15 Eagle...HTH

And if Saint Paul C doesnt mind swinging past Sydney on his way...I'll be there too.

Did mine at the very last minute (and I mean minute) when I completed mine. IF you have all stats and questionaires and research sorted....and you know the structure of your work then actually you should complete with very little problem. I too had a 9 - 5 job whilst doing my final year. It wasn't pretty.

Think he was referring to the fact that America and it's inhabitants third favourite past-time, after eating and being utterly ignorant of anything else outside their 'world', is suing each other and bringing about utterly pointless lawsuits over sweet FA. HTH

Oo oo oo and a couple of Amiga classics in: Moonstone (crashed more times than Ukyo Katayama) North and South Chuck Rock

I'll say Magicland Dizzy as I just prefered it but the whole Dizzy series was just brilliant. Will also add: Street Fighter 2 Golden Eye (multiplayer only) Age of Empires or the more geeky one for me Star Wars Galactic Battleground Modern Day Classic: COD4