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Count yourself lucky it wasn't the mother in law you picked on!

Ok but sticking with midfielders, which ones? The only opposition midfielder that's stood out for me this season (and this is probably me being one eyed where Saints are concerned) is Hoolahan. I think Lallana could play his role so who else?

Marginally less realistic than at 3pm yesterday before all the doom and gloom descended for having dropped 2 points.

Seconded.

Do you know any that want to play in the 3rd division?

Yes it's all about expectations. I'm not saying the 5 year plan has become a 3 year plan but I believe expectations have ratcheted up with AP's statement about the play offs and the acquisition of Forte and maybe others in this window [rather than in the summer]. AP has managed expectations quite well up to now but it will become more difficult. I think it's positive.

The pressure will be on AP because the owner will have backed AP's judgement in spending big in a mid-season transfer window rather than next summer. Witness two comments in yesterday's interview with Solent: 1. About "hanging his hat" ,or some such phrase, on Lambert and Fonte taking us all the way to the PL and 2. About stating publically for the first time that the play offs is now the aim this season.

Yep Freudian.

Removed his kn*b? What kind of stunt's that?

I think he has potential as demonstrated at BR but he reminds me of a riderless horse. Down to the coaching staff to develop him.

Seems far too easy to get round the rules though VFTT. Could explain why Storey's still there when he doesn't seem to have a clue what's going on, unless and until that is, the outcome of his court case dictates otherwise.

Does anybody really know who is the beneficial owner of the club or probably more to the point the beneficial owner of the land on which FP stands? You wonder why any of these so called investors with no interest in football would go anywhere near this toxic club if there weren't something to be gained from seeing it fold.

I recall Saints first season down in the Championship, Luton away, probably first match. I think they'd just got promoted. Saints were up at half time (I think 0-2 but not certain) and that ridiculous "Easy" chant. They came out and hammered us second half and won the match. Different time, different circumstances but nonetheless a cautionary reminder of the dangers of underestimating teams. Another reason for playing our strongest team; it was reported there were words in the dressing room after Colchester. I suggest giving as many as possible of those that played against Colchester the opportunity to put right what went wrong in that defeat. Bigger picture; it's the third round of the FA Cup, the best round of the competition. Is there no romance left in football? Let's not devalue it by playing a weakened side.

I agree that it looks like a penalty on this clip so I can see how it was given, especially in the fog, but it happened right in front of me and I, and one or two around me, said immediately it was not a penalty. In any case it doesn't matter because it counts for nothing.

No I would not want Saints to play like that. Absolutely not.

That's how Boothroyd's teams play. What did you expect? Just accept the fact that he did us up like a Kipper and not for the first time. Oh and did you fail to spot the penalty we were gifted by the ref?

Sour Grapes.

This is a pretty accurate assessment of the game. Both their goals came by neat passing though our immobile CB's. And I agree that Connolly has to play alongside Lambert.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/leagueone/southampton/6867866/Alan-Pardew-back-on-the-march-with-Southampton.html? Ambitious Manager, ambitious club. Interesting that he's had no promises about funds to improve the team (but doesn't have to sell anyone). Canny or what?

Apparently "Alan said the same". Tongue firmly in cheek no doubt.

'bout time you stuck that up.

Can't see this posted elsewhere. http://www.epltalk.com/ron-davies-interview-epl-talk-podcast/13835?

I'm not overly bothered where I sit although I'd prefer a seat in the Kingsland so I'm going to wait to see if they open it. The game won't sell out of course but I think there may be more interest in it than the club anticipates. I hear Luton are expecting to bring around 3000.

The on line Oxford Shorter Dictionary: Legend: Noun:an extremely famous or notorious person I think MLT qualifies. In fact, NC, by this definition you seem to be enhancing his legendary status.

Another glowing reference: http://www.walsall-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=ED16&id=476136