Minsk

The weapon used was definitely an SA80. Armed sentries have been around since waaayy before 9/11.

You are, of course, absolutely correct. The vodka last night was affecting my already addled memory. I'm still certain that the shoot out was during a crimbo leave period and on a Pompey based Leander though. I chose the Passive route because the only ship with it at the time (Lowestoft) was Pompey based. Obviously, coming from the better end of the M27, that suited me as I was close to family and could get to the Dell for all home fixtures when were in port. However, once TA was accepted into the fleet all ships with it were then based in Guzz......

This pretty much confirms it was a browning 9mm, crap gun! In the 'duel' incident, at 10 paces, the guy who was shot lost a lung but is still alive. Had it been an SA80............ Whatever occurred, RIP the person who died and condolences to his family; also, I hope the injured man makes a full recovery.

I'm pretty sure the 'duel' incident was on a Pompey based Leander, as an old oppo of mine was the Duty PO at the time of the incident. From memory, it was during Xmas leave period, I think on New Year's Eve. They had had a few tinnies (beers) which is a strict no, no when carrying weapons. I am trying hard now to remember the suicide incident. I was one of the first Towed Array operators in the RN. My first ship was Lowestoft, when Towed Array was being trialed. I was on her for the first ever operational Towed Array patrol. I seen to recall though that the Leanders were Pompey based (Lowestoft definitely was) and that the subsequent TA Ships, Type 22's, were Guzz based. Their replacements, type 23's, were split between Pompey and Guzz. For sure, I concur that the QM and BM were always armed with Browning 9mm pistols and the Upper Deck Sentry had an SA80. N.B. My avatar is the Towed Array (Passive SONAR) crest - which was designed by an AB® called Spider Webb (I was sat next to him as he drew the original draft).

Deffo not the same guy then, as the one I know is in his 30s and built like a racing snake.

I know a Mark Barstow, who is a Saints supporter. (Only an 'i' away.) Obviously didn't see the Watchdog program. What did this guy do/is he doing?

Good win for Reading tonight. Poopey now 9 points behind them (effectively 10 given Reading's far superior goal difference) with 7 matches to go... Plus the little matter of Forest, Millwall, Burnley, et al, in between them both.... I am going to enjoy this thread all throughout the summer!

The fact that they are going for the play-offs mean both matches should be nice and open, which suits us.

Darn, you type quicker than I do!!

Dale Stephens kick to achilles, couldn't carry on, too early to tell if he will be okay for Saturday. Adam Lallana felt his groin tightening. Sounds like he should be alright for the weekend.

This thread is great, I hope it doesn't get locked. Some real LOLs!!!!!!

2 points behind Udders with 2 games in hand. Happy with that. Hope Adam is okay for Saturday!!!!

Might as well join in.... We're the Belarus over here!!!

Giving a lesson about bones, to bones, or just to bone students?

Get in there Barney.... and set up by Guly..... They should name and shame the person who sent the sms

Obviously they are saving the other 5 goals for the 2nd half.......

Jaidi scissor kick?? (to clear a Charlton corner) That must have been a sight....

Chappers on for Stephens

Smart save from a Barney shot. Come on Saints, I want a 2nd before half-time.... Now 'keeper saves from Rickie........

Saints corner, comes to nothing

I am mightily relieved to hear this....

Shakira is here in Minsk this month.

and here

Fantastic, just switched on as they reading a sms complaining about Guly starting tonight and straight away he goes and scores...... What did happen to his taxi? Oh, and someone send an sms now complaining about Lambert, the Narney, then Lallana, etc, etc.........

I wasn't at the game today, but listened to the entire match on SaintsPlayer. Having read all of the above posts, it comes as no surprise that those who regularly diss Cortese and Adkins say we were **** until Forte came on (but then still fail to give Adkins credit for the substitution) whilst everyone else says we were playing well. Ho Hum, life as usual on here then!!!