Danish Saint

I'll take that bet!

With deals for Sharp and apparantly Maynard falling through, which other targets could be interesting for us? (...and please leave out the obvious Messi etc.)

Field Supervisor and Archaeologist.

Nail, meet head!

That's one way of looking at it Another could be, that we are not ready to spend large amounts on wages on players, who are at the same level as our current squad or players looking for a final years worth of money. Neither Sharp, Mackail-Smith or Maynard are by far better than Barnard and Lambert. Riise is well above 30 and we're got good and younger players at left back. In so far, I agree with you view, that if nothing has changed by mid-August, I too would get seriously worried. But here in the beginning of July....not so much...

Isn't The News printing anything that comes from PFC without critism? PFC might have confirmed it, but what did they confirm? That they had a plus in cash flow, or that they had a plus on their income statement? Again, the two things are not related.

I think people are being blinded at the moment with the apparant lack of transfers. NC has shown us time and time again, that he likes to do things the quiet, professional way. And no amount of silly season is going to change that. We've re-signed Lambert, Martin, Connolly, Jaidi.... we've kept Lallana and Alex. We have a core of players intact, that played magnificent during the last half of the season. We're developing our training facilities, we've taken on the largest group of youngsters ever, and have two or three players ready to make the jump from Academy to the squad. I believe we're in for maybe two players during the off-season and offloading Puncheon. The media has us linked to a variety of targets from Maynard, Sharp to John-Arne Riise. People here are having a moan about us not signing Nugent. I believe we're in for far better players than him.

Adding to that: 1 is a back-up keeper.

I guess we now know, why it took him so long to reply in the first place. He was busy hacking the protocols of the internet in order to disguise his IP. In my book, that would be easier to do, than trying hopelessly to defend the actions of Pompey.

...a certain Francis Benali also scored a goal at some point.

Ulrich van Gobbel and his tackles!

Love how Clotterill is talking about signing...well...everyone. But taking a look at unknown players and trialists, that may come cheap? Naaaahhh... flick the V's at that ****e....

....and in other news: SAAB is starting to sell their factories at Trollhättan, Sweden.

It's actually gone very, very quiet indeed.... A bit unusual for a supposed millionaire takeover. Guess we will know, wether they are actual millionaires or just the usual tire kickers....

This thread will not die, just because CSI apprantly are on the verge of completing a take-over. It'll be Al-Fahim, Al-Mirage and Chanrai all over again....

So if the supposed new owners of Pompey has a gaping hole of a few hundred millions in one of their other businesses, how much can they invest in Pompey?

Before you start your boycotts, maybe you should get your facts straight: Marmite is NOT banned in Denmark. According to Danish law, any product that has added vitamins, minerals and other nutrients has to be approved by the ministry, before they are allowed to marked and advertise for their product in Denmark. Unilever, the producer of Marmite, has not applied for such a permit. Therefore, Marmite has been removed from the shelves. Marmite is only sold in specialty shops and not in supermarkeds in Denmark. Link to Danish Newpaper: http://politiken.dk/tjek/tjekmad/tjekmadartikler/ECE1291483/briter-i-danmark-mister-elsket-smoerepaalaeg/ According to Google Translate: The Danish Food Administration has decided that one of Britain's oldest and most beloved types of spreads to be eliminated from the Danish market, because manufacturers of Marmite, made from yeast and vitamins, has not sought to get the product approved in Denmark. "We got in March told to remove Marmite from the shelves along with Ovaltine, Horlicks and Shreddies" says Brian from Abigail's shop in Copenhagen politiken.dk. Abigail's is a Mecca for Brits living here who have homesick and miss home food. Marmite is at times also been sold in Danish supermarkets. Spreads developed from yeast The black, salts and vitamin-rich spreads were developed by Marmite Company in 1902 from brewer's yeast - which best comes from the brewery of Guinness. For millions of children in Britain and former colonies, the product is what pâté for Danish children. The name Marmite is believed to originate from the small earthenware jars in which the product was originally sold in (in French, is a marmite one pot). According to the Food Authority is the decision of slow sales of Marmite from the few Danish shops which carry the black gold that has added vitamins. "According to Danish regulations, foods with added vitamins, minerals and other substances may be approved by the Food Administration before they can be marketed in Denmark," writes National Food Administration in a press release. Has not sought approval from the Danish authorities Agency adds that Marmite as such is not prohibited, but the manufacturer, Unilever, has not sought approval from the Danish authorities and that the product must not be sold in Denmark. The same fate has reportedly surpassed Ovaltine - having previously sold in Danish pharmacies under the name Ovomaltine - Horlicks and Shreddies. Marmite has always been something that divides the waters, something you either love or hate. People smear a thin layer of toasted bread, using it as a quick spaghetti sauce or dilutes it even in water and consume it as a hot drink. Besides product culinary qualities have on vitamins kept the British forces in fighting form during two world wars. Used as dietary supplements in camps for prisoners of war During the First World War, Marmite part of soldiers' field rations, and hospitals and schools had it as a regular feature on the menu. During WWII it was used as supplements in camps for prisoners of war. In recent times, Marmite Company according to its own information sent large batches spreads to British troops in Kosovo to boost the morale among them. The British media are in turmoil over that Marmite has been 'banned'. In the Tuesday edition of the Daily Telegraph require multiple sources - with a twinkle his eye - a ban on importing Danish bacon to Britain as a countermeasure against Danish attacks on Marmite. "We'll have to ban the B & O facility (it's just Philips in a nice dress) and marinated herring. I can not think of any other of their things we need. We have our own excellent bacon. Ok, Sandy Toksvig may well be, "said one of the newspaper's sources. Sandi Toksvig, who is the daughter of Claus Toksvig, DR's former correspondent in London, a famous British comedian and radio host of the BBC.

Is it me, or can I faintly hear the fat lady warming up her beautifull voice?

A few good ones: Restaurant Latin, Aarhus, Denmark. Yaya's, Oslo, Norway. AlphaOmega, Alta, Norway. Emma's, Tromsø, Norway.

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Found an English article about it, with a nice little piece at the bottom about Mr. Antonov: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/05/saab-to-resume-production-after-short-term-loan.html

Interesting report about SAAB today. The future looks saved as the owners of SAAB, Spyker (owned by the Russians interested in Pompey) have secured a short-term loan of 30 mill euros. Production in Sweden is set to resume after three weeks of non-production after suppliers couldn't be payed. At the same time SAAB is set for a partnership with Chinese manufacturer Hawtai Group and is set to start another production line in China. SAAB has also applied for a loan of 29 mill Euros at the EU Investment Bank - not yet granted. Link (in Norwegian): http://www.aftenposten.no/okonomi/utland/article4110083.ece

There's a couple of talented Danish players becoming available this summer, and could be worth a go: Søren Rieks, 24 year old midfielder. Playing at Esbjerg fB, currently in danger of being relegated from Danish First Division. Rieks are on the fringes of the Danish National XI, has a very good character and could become a class act at Saints. Andreas Bjelland, 22 year old defender. Playing at FC Nordsjaelland, Bjelland is also on the verge of breaking into the National XI. Talented defender, and would be near perfect playing alongside Fonte. Mikkel Beckmann, 27 year old winger. Playing at Randers, Beckmann was part of the Denmark squad in South Africa, so would be interested in a move, as Randers are also in danger of being relegated. From Norway, it could not harm to have a look at the following players: Thomas Drage, 19 year old winger. Playing at Tromsø IL, Drage is a speedy and technically gifted left winger. Mads Stokkelien, 20 year old striker. Playing at Start Kristiansand. Not having a good season so far, but has loads of potential. Henning Hauger, 25 year old defensive midfielder. Playing at Stabæk Oslo, Hauger is a starting XI for Norway and is a solid defensive midfielder.

It's a bit silly to have a man crush though. He's just a man, not the Messiah

Hmmm... Bit early to start the silly season, wouldn't you say?