Crab Lungs

Yes, where is Corp? Strange that we used to see him so regularly during Pompey's "glory" years. I'd love a lowdown on that new stadium as well - 250,000 all seater, wasn't it?

This certainly sounds a little like what AP was alluding to in one of his interviews the other day. He said the signings will come, but is waiting to see what happens; he emphasised that he didn't want to bring in a player only to discover 2 weeks later a better one came available. So maybe that is what we're waiting on and sensibly, we're playing the market quite cutely.

Brilliant. Love it.

Seriously though... what indication does a good or bad pre-season give anyone? In many respects, very little. Every summer, clubs go through excellent pre-seasons, subsequently following that form up with terrible league form. Conversely, some teams are dreadful in the build up to a campaign but hit the ground running come the first fixture. I take your point regarding playing well, I really do. I'm an advocate of "the better you play, the more chance you've of winning" (sounds quite obvious really though these days there is a growing popularity for the "win at all costs" mantra), believe me. However, I'm really not too concerned with majestic performances or humbling sides - I'm more interested in the energy/fitness levels and understanding building gradually, culminating and peaking in the first league game.

LMFAO, ****ing hell, looks like the suicude squads are out in force again. Think we'll probably lose a few of you before the 7th August...

...and I'm still looking into! If hamster wants to drop me a PM I'll tell him what I know...

Afar more comforting sound than... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZZ504TGDpE ...I really do hate the Stuka siren

I recently said there is nothing more annoying than seeing a Saints fan in bewilderment when they finally see Bournemouth's retarded hostility/imaginary rivalry with us. It's still evident on this thread and it's also evident on second of those videos, with Saints fans openly congratulating them on promotion. Now, I wish I could share the same feelings and make my own congratulatory remarks for AFCB fans, but I cannot. Sadly, Bournemouth is like Portsmouth's tiresome little brother; constantly squeaking out "Scummer" comments hoping that their big brother in Blue, Pompey, will look over and give them a reassuring and commemorative pat on the head. Their obsession with us is also unnervingly weird. You're from Dorset, we're from Hampshire. We sliced you away from the county years ago..... now go away. Oh, and whilst you're at it, find your own radio station. Still, some of us remain oblivious to their warped and contorted hatred towards Saints. Yet we still "clapped" when they got promotion. Bizarre. They are not OUR little brother. They're Portsmouth's bastard sibling so let's treat them as such.

If it were based on a conversation with what I perceived a very normal german, I think so. That said, I paid no heed to his comments

Oh dear... both the first post and the riposte from the AFCB fan was nothing but embarassing.

Hmmm, yes, I toyed with the idea of omitting him from my generalisation - maybe I should have but I think that gross outpacing he took in the Germany game is just burned to my mind!

Brilliant, truly brilliant. Joe Cole is still in his prime, Crouchie's style of play will be useful beyond the age of 30 anyway and we're keeping useless 'tards such as Gerrard, Barry and Lampard. Nice one, Fabio.

I can only think Lampitt is there to cover up a lot of criminal and illegal activity which would bring shame upon the Premier League. That's the only reason I can see why he is there. It's no coincidence.

WTF! I don't recognise her...

A good shout though I've heard he's being operated on and spliced with a gentleman called Lewis Apsey. Apparently, the combination of this strange hybrid will contribute to an almost identical Rickie Lambert clone. It's just a rumour though, mind.

Absolutely bloody awesome! De Ridder is immense! I think Morgan will also be bumped from the "female fancies" top spot, too...

I don't know. Lambert-alikes (although RL is by far more competent) are not as common as people think. Howard's one, Henderson is possibly another, Jon Parkin is one, as is Ben Burgess... I can't think of any other alternatives?

I think we missed a trick with Ben Burgess (now Notts County) to be honest. Would have been an ideal stop-gap for Rickie

Asia. Go, Asia!

Basically, what you've just said - you've saved me writing it out myself. Unbelievable arrogance and... stupidity. "Four awesome goal threats" LMAO Ummm..... Morrison, Heffernan, Mellor and Tudgay? Hardly in the prolific category of Lambert, Lallana, Barnard and Connolly! FWIW, just looked at their team... yes, it looks as if it's quite strong - no guarantee for success though, especially in these murky dpeths....

Oh dear... they really are in for a shock. Yes, we suffered a very similar fate. We thought in the Champ (at times) and L1 would be easy. It wasn't. Try telling that to Leeds and Forest, too. We'll see. I think we'll finish abbove them, personally..

Worse still, I just had visions of Ant 'n' Dec, Simon Cowell and a reality-tv type show with JLS winning the official vote to pen a new anthem...

Haha, was just thinking how annoyed I get when Steven Gerrard is picked for England and had to come back here to be among people who feel the same. Can't stand his "Roy of the Rovers" attitude. If there is one person ****ing things up for people, it's him. Whenever in the middle, trots around and leaves Lampard to do the dirty work and whenever wide, he leaves Ashley Cole to defend the left side all by himself (Cole, it has to be said, done a bloody good job of it too - no wonder the poor bugger couldn't get forward that much..) I can only hope that come the Hungary game, we'll have a fresher looking line up... no more hangers on, the "golden generation" have to be binned. They've had their chances, they've continually ****ed them up.

On a side note, other than my own national anthem, I always found "Uber Alles" an awesome anthem... not the Nazi version though... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEdoLKknCi0

This has been discussed quite alot amongst my friends before but I thought I'd bring it to the board to garner opinion. How would you feel about a new national anthem? Would you prefer one, or are you happy with God Save The Queen? Personally, the current one still gives me goosebumps listening to it but part of me would like something more relevant to the country and not the Royal Family. Besides, it's more of a "British" thing than an English thing IMO. It'll probably never happen, but I'm going to throw these suggestions at you and see the feedback. Option A "God Save The Queen" : Option B "Jerusalem" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfqRh0D72f8&feature=related Option C "Land Of Hope & Glory" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=podh1wht9RY Option D "I Vow To Thee, My Country" : And for the more traditional.... Option E "Rule Britannia" (sung by Brian Blessed?) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UcvBLd06wA&feature=fvst On a personal level, I do love "I Vow To Thee, My Country" but can see the merits of the other suggestions. And, besides, "Jerusalem" is always rousing for the Cricket Nominations for anything by James Corden/Dizzee Rascal or mentioning "German Bombers" is not accepted