NickG

and the forum smiled.

Cortesse to Liebherr and then to Oldknow.

James' call-up is a significant marker for the Academy, whose policy of producing players to the highest standard continues to show. Academy Manager Matt Crocker said: "James has done exceptionally well in his time here, and he is a player who we have earmarked for the future. We are in a fortunate position where we have been able to fast-track him in terms of his development, which would not have been possible without the support of Nicola Cortese, who maintains progression of the Academy at the forefront of his vision for the Club." > The Saints Academy is also further encouraged by the news that 17 year-old goalkeeper Jack Dovey, has been invited to take part in an England goalkeeping development programme for two days at the National Sports centre in Lilleshall next month. The training is due to take place before he starts his second year as a scholar in the Under-18's set up.

Saints are delighted to announce that youngster James Ward-Prowse has received an international call-up to the England Under-17's squad. The 15 year-old schoolboy has enjoyed a rapid rise in the Academy set up at the Club, having already appeared in a handful of Under-18's fixtures at the sharp end of last season playing in midfield, as Saints' youth side ended the campaign five games unbeaten. Portsmouth based Ward-Prowse, who joined the set up at Under-9's level, will be involved in the squad which was recently crowned European Champions at their level, making it another feather in the cap for the youngster and for the Saints Academy. England's Under-17's will be playing in the Nordics tournament held in Latvia during August, with Finland, Denmark and Iceland the Three Lions' opponents.

it could work the other way, when Markus was around him and Nicola could have had a falling out or difference in opinion and Markus could have changed his view. Now the family are aware of the affection that their father had for Nicola- and that will never go away. They already may have a different view on him to that of their father but want to honour their father's wishes.

apart from the restraining order!

solent saying he is back with Bournemouth today due to turmoil at Blackpool. The accepted bid was £600,000.

good supportive and genuine statement.

his family and think post on here, think he does now and again

got mine at ticket office lunchtime today, didn't realise they were on sale only went for Bolton one

+1

Not sure what you mean. 2 points per game would be good season. Am hoping for great season. Last season was good performance on key measurables for Cortesse - hopefully will continue.

you would have to find one you could take out first!

Did last season, as soon as got this team together did well in cups - including winning one and consistently gaining 2 points per game - pretty good in anyones book. People don't have to wait until end of season to judge his success was just trying to give you simple example to understand. Cut the 5 year old comments.

team had good season good team set up, good manager, ticket sales are good He is doing well. Judge again at the end of the season if we fail to get promoted crowds down been sacking managers for example He would be doing badly Quite simple this football lark!

He sounds a "real man", see that Moat documentary last night? Totally insignificant trying to prove himself and managed it by assualting children and woman to unsuccessfully prove his manhood.

tbf he apologised and have moved on.

don't know how accurate the ticket office's figures are but no reason dispute it. my guess is around 24,000

That must have been busy half hour for ticket office!

I posts some cr@p and stats etc on here, but pleased I did this thread after reading that.

I have just been to get my cup tickets for Bolton / Swindon asked friendly chap how sales are going for Saturday, he replied " we are just getting towards 20,000 so hopefully by Saturday will be decent crowd"

prem top ten? yes, scraped for one season - never seen as established top flight team

all that for 7 good years as a better team than us in a lifetime before they return to their position in lower leagues with few fans

have been regularly quoting AP and players recently. the dispute with echo was resolved last season think its just photo thing that remains - which echo were going to agree with until industry pressure

they have only banned outside photographers from St Marys.