Crazy Diamond

Way to pollute the thread. Oasis? ****ing hell.

Saints as ever trying to give me a heart attack in added time during an away game. Great win, keep up wins at horrible places like that and there is no reason why we can't go a long way.

If anyone just heard Eddie Mitchell on Radio Solent, I hope you agree we are very lucky to have Mr. Cortese.

This isn't new though is it? There was talk of this months ago.

Reactions from Burnley fans: "I really don't understand what all the fuss is about. Danny Fox was one of Laws' signings- over-rated and overpaid! We have made some money on him and already have a replacement in Easton who is a far better player. Fox is totally one footed, not at all creative and usually out of position. DannyWho?" "He was good but not that good, excellent business!" "Fox wasn't the best, let's be honest - he was a couple of stray passes away from being #1 target of the boo boys. If the board and EH don't have someone good lined up to replace him, however, then without a shadow of doubt they will be the target" "Fox was Laws best signing but wasn't fit to lace (Stephen) Jordans boots"

And the agent has just told me on Twitter "£3-4 Million"

This just in from an agent on Twitter: "Been quite busy. Maynard looks like he is off to Southampton, also Thomas Hitzlsperger is off his holiday & looks set to join Wolverhampton."

He seems to know his stuff. God knows where he's getting it from. He usually says things right before they happen, or he makes a call on a possible a few days in advance and it comes to fruition. Don't really know how much we can read into Maynard's attitude as my friend reported. I'm not massively excited about the possibility of signing him I have to say - I would much rather have Ebanks-Blake. As for Jay Rodriguez, don't know enough about him. I imagine Burnley will be holding out for a hefty fee - is Fox worth the £2 million that we apparently paid for him? From what I've seen of him, I'm not all that sure. They most likely wanted to price us out of a move but we were willing to meet their inflated demands.

A fellow hack and friend of mine supports Bristol City and is quite close to people at the Club having worked for them a few years ago. I asked what he thought about the possibility of signing him for £4.2 million...

By sheer coincidence, Adu is rhyming slang for a description of his ability. "Freddy? He's a bit Adu"

I have to say I was against spending big to buy anyone - but if it's coming out of the money we've just earned from Chamberlain's exit? Go for it. Let's just make our squad as strong as possible.

Odds on Thurrock keeping a clean sheet this weekend anyone?

Yes, unfortunately it's making my job a lot harder. By all accounts Henry enjoyed himself, but he's keen not to make a habit of buying tickets for every Football League game he attends in the future. Then again he doesn't go to FL games that often...

Is it possible to establish what was 'confirmed on Radio Solent'? If he's in good shape and over his recent injuries, great signing.

Well, want to hear an even better transfer? Benjani (former Skate and Man City player) to Stockport. They've offered him a contract, he's been training with them. May very well sign.

With no money to give out on wins, presumably.

Ha.

Yeah well, we've been to a League Cup final, it's a bit boring now. Have you? Nope, didn't think so. Oh and cheers for the heads up lads. I'll see if I can find some sewing kits so you can stitch up your sides.

Love how BBC News has the 'local' time when reporting from Birmingham. Says '01:25', should read '1981'.

I used to work there. Not in a prostitution capacity, I might add.

Just been sent this... "The photos from Portsmouth after the riots show utter devastation, with the streets full of rubble and the stench of poverty and resentment in the air. Lawlessness and chaos run the streets. Fratton Park has been left to resemble a run down shell of a building... Oh Hang on, there wasn't a riot in Portsmouth? Sorry, my bad..."

Would think Charlton are under pressure. Spent a lot of money in pre-season.

Wish I still had that GIF of his howler vs Gillingham in the Carling Cup a few years back.

Apparently not. Elsewhere... Skates 0 - 1 Barnet Brighton 0 - 0 Gillingham Derby 1 - 3 Shrewsbury Bury 1 - 1 Coventry Ipswich 1 - 2 Northampton Stevenage 1 - 1 Peterborough

Leeds 1 - 2 Bradford Hull 0 - 2 Macclesfield Barnsley 0 - 1 Morecambe