Crab Lungs

The ITV commentator yesterday tried to pass off Welbeck's poor first touch as deliberate and something he does to fool the defenders. Pundits, commentators... almost all of them are not right in the head. Neither is Woy. Pace = completely pointless argument. His games not about pace besides, it didn't harm Klose or Sheringham, who, like Rickie, have quickness of thought. Age = inconsequential, providing Rickie keeps himself fit. His game isn't going to decline rapidly like Michael Owen's - he doesn't rely on a single, solitary attribute - he's well rounded as a footballer. Liverpool miss - Ridiculous argument. Players miss chances. Rickie's got 14 goals this season and made another 10 (I think?). How's Sturridge and Welbeck getting on? Or Rooney for that matter...

The Samoan's are big lads :-o

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4158639/Football-Confidential-Latest-news-in-brief-from-across-English-football.html

Personally, I quite like John Terry as a footballer and he's no-where near on a level of ****ishness compared to people like Ferdinand.

I'd imagine that was Cortese gently reminding him that we have Artur Boruc kicking his heels in reserve...

I didn't think they were particularly miserable at all... I certainly wasn't expecting to see them jumping around all over the place with no control of their emotion... I thought they were all quite personable, judging from both of the Matchday Uncovered's I've seen..

Big Radhi

Here comes Di canio... Will make for some interesting viewing!

If we survive, 40 points mid to late Marrch (in and around where Swansea/WBA are now)... then take it from there.

She has something about her, that's for sure. I'm more into my snub-nosed beauties these days... Sandra Bullock if I fancy a bit of mature or Caitlin Stasey if I'm going for around my age. Either way, I'd love to have their little snub noses rubbing against mine.

Here's my best assumption on what what happened to Adkins; 2010-11: Adkins takes over. Charged by Cortese to win the league. We come up just short. Summer 2011-12: Overlooking missing out on the L1 title, Adkins is advised that promotion is the target. A good start potentially undermines Adkins position a bit. Mid 2011-12: Given the commanding position, Cortese now wants the league title. Early 2013: Rumours that Adkins had been sacked after losing 0-2 to Leicester at home. Reed apparently the "peace maker" between the two. Relationship now strained. April 28th 2012: Saints promoted, Adkins makes his famous "eventual parting of ways" comment and is notably tearful in interview after promotion (relief of stress?). Icy handshake between Cortese and Adkins before the "parting of ways" comment. Rumours abound regarding Di Matteo - someone Cortese is personally close with. Chelsea put an end to this, agreeing a deal with Di Matteo to become FT manager after the Champions League triumph. Summer 2012: Transfer committee overrule Adkins' on his top transfer target. Little is known on how much input he had over Yoshida, Mayuka and Ramirez deals. Early 2012-13 Season: Brave performances fail to mask a woeful start, culminating in a showdown with Cortee after the defeat at WBA. Adkins appears to buy himself some more time. 18th January 2013: Despite improved performances and results, Adkins is sacked, presumably not meeting the target Cortese had set. Cortese appearing to want his Southampton to be totally fearless and competing, not just "brave losers". Reports of possible player mutiny, fans outraged. Pochettino brought in. Post-Adkins: Numerous players have since commented on the welcome arrival of Pochettino and his methods etc, leading to speculation that perhaps he wasn't well liked. Reading between the lines, I'd say Adkins was possibly a victim of his own success and Cortese's ruthless ambition. I don't believe for a second the players didn't buy into his methods or philosophy, or that he wasn't well-liked - especially considering how rapidly things improved after the WBA game... for me, they were playing for him 100%. However, like any workplace, he probably wasn't as liked by some as he was others. In addition to the above, I think a few of the senior/stalwart players had been sounded out (or had heard rumblings) that he was being lined up to be replaced. Players in the loop, such as Lambert, Schneiderlin, Fonte, Puncheon, Davis and Lallana (interestingly, all captains this year at some point) - players that have been with the club since the start of his tenure and could accurately gauge the dressing room feeling. Adkins' was great for us but perhaps, just perhaps and as much as it pains me to say it, Cortese has once again pulled a blinder? Who knows, it's only 9 games into Pochettino's tenure and it's still too early to say, but the signs are promising. Summary: Adkins failed to meet Cortese's targets (L1 and latterly, the nPC title) which strained their relationship. Stay of execution because RDM took the Chelsea job in May extended NA's stay, but he could have gone at any moment. Cortese had obviously had this in mind for some time as Pochettino was sounded out months before NA's dismissal, as were the players. NA was well-liked but understand NC's "vision" of competing with the top clubs (interestingly, this also matches all players ambitions I would have thought). Another observation made was that some of those senior players who may have been sounded out have earned a nice little extended contract for all of them. Aside from that conspiracy-laden reasoning, NA also couldn't meet Cortese's targets or convince him he could take Saints to the next level. No real player-driven agendas, IMO (apart from maybe the odd goalkeeper selections).

And what's more, that makes it all the more illogical. I see Grant Holt had another rant at the England setup - and he's bloody spot on, too. Glad someone will say something; He's obviously written off any chance he ever had but I just hope his words don't fall on deaf ears. They probably will though, such is the ridiculous, antiquated setup of the England squad.

Yup. I've also worked with those nutters too. Absolutely bonkers. They left me with a very confused opinion of Sweden. They did, however, introduce me to Swedish breakfasts, which is a positive.

As a swede, would you know who Olinda Borggren and Patrick Larsson is?

It's **** club, **** manager swap shop season .... ... hang on, that means we're been involved too

Mark Hughes...

I'm sure welbeck, Zamora or sturridge can do that. :S

I'll do the Brett Ormerod bit, you just head the ball in. It'll work out ok.

Oh, and btw... these findings are completely unbiased and can be viewed, as evidence here;

Call me Mr Boring, but I decided to take a look at how we rated against the bestest fans in the whole wide world TM in the eyes of opposition supporters... ladies and gents, these are impartial views from visiting fans over the past 2-3 years. No undercover scummahs - this should once again, prove yet another PortsMYTH to be false. Enjoy; On St Mary's and the faaaaaaaaaaaaaackin' scummah support Comments from a Skate; In interest of fairness, here's a (non too credible) account from a Villa fan; On Fratton Park and the bestest in the world TM Here's one of the best ones .... and in the interest of fairness, a positive experience; Well, kind of... anyway, I digress...;

Nickname: "Crabs" "Threemo" "Lungs" "CL" and "El Lungo" Position: Number 10 Preferred shirt number: 3 Playing Ability: Low-World Class (there's a lot of variation) Playing Style: Bale/Ibrahimovic Fitness Level: 6 months ago, superb - currently, awful. Likelihood of turning up: Unknown I'm sure you won't find too many discrepancies in the above.

I guess my post was removed for trolling/offensive reasons. It'll be interesting to see if any of MLG's trolling posts get removed in the future.

UEFA, FIFA are going to love this.

No qualms with his prediction, but I don't remember Liverpool going close 4-5 times? I do, however, remember us battering them and missing another 4-5 good chances aside of our goals.